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On the return of the brethren Bro . Funston , VV . M ., was saluted in the several Degrees , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Clement , I . P . M . ; E . Walker , S . W . ; F . Matthews , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Henderson , Chap . ; D . King , Treas . ; J . Cox , Sec ; R . Drysdale , S . D . ; H . j . Thrower , J . D . ; L . A . Harrison , I . G . ; VV . BeasUy , D . C . -, G . C . Young , Org . ; E . T . Clark and

T . Douglass , Stewards ; Tind J . Very , Tyler . Bro . Stean then gave the usual Lectures in an impressive manner , ' after which Bro . Barr proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Stein , the senior P . M . of the lodge , for the service he had rendered as Installing Master . This was seconded by Bro . Matthews , and having been unanimously carried , was briefly responded to . Other routine business was

transacted , and the lodge closed in ancient form . Besides the members whose names appear above there were also present Bros . E . Benjamin , P . M . ; H . VVaynforth , J . Tames , J . Austin , H . Josephs , T . Weatherly , H . J . Scott , A . J . Heard , H . J . F . Gale , W . H . Brand , P . M . 1524 ; R . H . Drysdale , J . B . Burnard , W . M . Beaconsfield Lodge ; J . Tidball , E . J . Rose , J . W . Griffiths , C

Deacon , F . Meriton , Dr . VV . Holt , W . Edwards , B . Nicholson , G . Colls , VV . Strickland , R . S . Mendey , and VV . Jones . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . J . Woodman , P . M . 1599 ; J . A . Robson , W . M . 1445 ; G . J . Turner , P . M . 1 S 3 ; R . Senecal , P . M . 596 ; M . Levy , P . M . 1962 ; J . Gibson , P . M . 1420 ; L . Bamberger , P . M . 1366 ; A . McDowall , P . P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks ;

VV . S . Webster , P . M . 231 ; G . F . Snook , S . D . 1693 ; J . N . Heale , Sec . 45 ; E . H . Dowler , J . W . 1269 ; VV . H . Baker , S . W . 2030 ; John Lobb , 22 S ( member of the School Board for London ); E . Sims , S 61 ; G . Smith , 901 ; E . Heard , 05 ; G . F . Rowe , 1096 ; G . Batten , 16 93 ; T . VV . Francis , 55 ; J . J . Hough , 12 SS ; T . Hill , 813 ; H . Doubleday , 193 ; G . R . Gwynne , 1613 ; M .

Frank , iSS ; E . Pendergast , 569 ; and others . The installation banquet was served in splendid style by Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , from Westminster , under the personal management of Bro . Wood , 2030 , and gave universal satisfaction . Grace was sung , and an admirable selection of music performed by Bros . H . VV . Schartau , E . Dalzell , W . H . Baker , and Henry Baker . Bro . Schartau

accompanied on the pianoforte . The VVorshipful Master gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . VV . Clarke , P . G . P ., responding for "The Grand Officers . " Bro . Clarke observed that the Grand Officers took a much deeper interest in the welfare of the Craft than was formerly the case . Many questions had been settled bv the new Book of Constitutions . They

had rebuilt the Grand Temple , and were determined to maintain the prestige of a society whose Charities were unbounded , and whose principles allowed good men to meet on a common platform of brotherhood whatever were their religious views , financial position , or political bias . Bro . Clement , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of Bro . Funston , the newly-installed VV . M ., " who , as the

first initiate of the lodge in 1878 , had made a good start , and by his persevering endeavours to carry out the tenets of Freemasonry , had reached the honourable position of Master of his lodge . He augured for Bro . Funston a very successful year of office . The Worshipful Master , in reply , expressed his high appreciation of the kindly and genial manner in which the toast had been received , and observed that having

endeavoured faithfully and properly to carry out the duties of the offices to which he had been previously appointed , he hoped as VV . M . to continue to deserve and to receive the esteem and cordial assistance of every officer and member of the lodge . He was very proud of being the first initiate , and the more so that he had been initiated and installed by their respected Bro . Stean , P . M ., who was a very old

Mason , and highl y respected in the Craft . He had therefore great pleasure in proposing " The Health of the Installing Master . " Bro . Stean , in response , said it gave him a great amount of pleasure to do all in his power to promote the interests of the lodge of which he was " father , " and of whose progress in the Craft he was justly proud . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of

Bro . Clement , I . P . M ., and the Past Masters of the Lodge . " He observed that Bro . Clement had worked arduously during his year of office , and he ( the VV . M . ) had great pleasure in placing upon his breast the handsome jewel which the lodgahad cordially and unanimously voted as a mark of their esteem , and an acknowledgment of his valuable services as Master during the past year .

Bro . Clement acknowledged the compliment in terms of much appreciation , and said he held it to be a great honour to have been both a founder and Master of the Saint Leonard Lodge , and to have contributed in some degree to the comfort and pleasure of the brethren . He should wear the jewel * as another token of the kindness and support which he had received during his year of oflice .

Bros . Barr , Barham , Benjamin , and Jones also responded . The Worshipful Master then ' gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " coupling therewith the name of Bro . Clarke , who spoke in the interest of those noble Institutions—the Girls' School , the Boys' School , and the Royal Benevolent Institution , and urged that it was the duty of all Alasons in time of prosperity to assist the orphans and

the aged connected with the Craft . The further toasts were those of "The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . Levy , McDowall , Baker , Lobb , and Gibson ; "The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler's toast . The brethren [ separated , thc general verdict being that the meeting was one of the most successful and interesting in the history of the lodge .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge was held at the Brixton Hall , Acrelane , on Saturday last . Bro . VV . E . Farrington , W . M ., occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . H . Baldwin , S . VV . ; C . Kipling , J . W . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; H . B . Marshall , G . Treas . ; R . Poore , S . D . ; Ii . Newby , J . D . ; C . I . Axford . I . G . ; E . Albert . D . C . ; R .

Potter , Tyler ; and a number of brethren and visiters . Bros . McTay and Reece , of the Henry Levander Lodge , were passed . The ballot was taken for Mr . J . D . Sprague , and he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . * Bro . H . Baldwin , P . G . S . B . Middx ., was elected W . M ., and Bros . Day and Potter were elected Treasurer and Tyler respectively . A P . M . ' s jewel , of the usual design , with a collar jewel andcollar , werevoted to Bro . Farrington , W . M . 1 he brethren dined at the completion of the business , .

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STOCKPORT . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 104 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held and St . John ' s festival celebrated on Monday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . Geo . Balfe , VV . M . ; Francis Prestdn , I . P . M . ; | ohn Bell , S . W . ; E . Johnson , J . W . ; Geo . Gaskell , Sec . ; " J . Fox , S . D . ; VV . Cleave , J . D . ; Wm . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , D . C ; Thos . Davis , I . G . ; C . Clarkson , Shvd . ; John Scott , P . M ., Tyler ; J . Beresford ,

P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; G . Nyler , J . L . Newton , A . G . Cummines , H . A . Brook , J . D . Kaus , C . H . Andrew , Herbert Finch , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; S . Wilkinson , P . M .: G . S . Bowden , P . M . ; J . Emerson , S . Tilley , J . Wood ' G . Atherton , T . Torkington , and XV . Harrison , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Visitors : J . VV . Abbott , P . M . 1459 , 10 3 , P . G . A . D . C . East Lancashire ; J . G . Bromley , P . M . 1375 ; H . Darbyshire , P . M . 5 S 1 ; Thos . Banks , S . VV . 1354 ; Kenneth

McLean , VV . M . 1030 ; Thos . Thornilly , W . M . 2 S 7 ; XV . H . Mayfield , J . D . 1957 ; L . D . Bradbury , P . M . 323 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . W . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries the W . M . elect , Bro . George Bell , was presented to the Installing Master ( Bro . Geo . Balfe ) , and inducted into the chair of K . S . with due rite and ceremony . Upon the

re-admission ot the M . Ms ., the tact 01 Bro . Bell s installation was proclaimed to them by the Installing Master , and they forthwith saluted him the customary number of times , after which the W . M ., in a few well chosen sentences , presented the I . P . M . with an exceedingly handsome P . M ' s . gold jewel for his zealous , faithful , and efficient services to the lodge during the past year . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

The I . P . M . having acknowledged the kindness of the brethren , Bro . Beresford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., explained the significance and symbolism of the square and problem , which was attentively listened to by the brethren , who do not , as a rule , have the privilege of listening to the explanation , it being generally given at the Board of Installed Masters . Bro . Beresford invested the following brethren as oflicers for the ensuing year : Bros . Edmund Johnson , P . G . A . D . C , S . VV . ; J . Fox , J . W . ; C . H . Andrew , Treas . ; G . Gaskill , Treas . ; VV . Gleave , S . D . ; T . Davis

J . D . ; VV . Booth , P . M ., P . G . D . D . C , D . C . ; H . Collier , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; C . Clarkson , I . G . ; Jas . Tutton , S . S . ; J . C . Kain , J . S . ; and J . Scott , P . M . 322 , Tyler . Bro . Beresford also delivered the three addresses , and concluded the ceremony with prayer . From first to last tbe ceremony was well done , not the least gratifying portion being the chanting of various scriptural passages by those well-known Cheshire vocalists Mark Stafford , G . Gaskell ,

W . Booth , J . Tutton , H . A . Brook , and S . J . Hampson , the accompaniments being effectively played on the harmonium by Bro . Col . T . Wilkinson , P . M . Bro . H . Finch , P . G . D . C , as one of the Auditors appointed to examine the Treasurer's accounts with the lodge , moved the adoption of same , and remarked it was satisfactory to note that , in spite of very little work done during the past year , they had been able to vote the handsome sum of j (' 6 S 5 s . to the

Charities . The motion was seconded and carried . On the motion of the S . VV ., seconded by the J . W ., Bros . H . Finch , Harrison , and Booth were appointed members of the Charity Committee . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was

closed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John at a banquet , served in Hro . Bentley's best style , the table being ornamented with a profusion of choice chrysanthemums . After dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and some excellent ' glees and part songs sung by the brethren previously mentioned .

BOURNEMOUTH . —Hengist Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., Bro . Worth in the chair . Bro . Matthew Preston was elected W . M . for the forthcoming year j Bro . Scott Evans was re-elected Treas . Bro . Albert Dawes , P . P . G . O . Surrey , delivered an original and extremely interesting lecture , entitled " Masonic Milestones , * from the Creation to the Millennium ; or , the Antiquity and Purpose of Craft

Masonry , as shown in Biblical , Historical , Architectural , Astronomical , Astrological , and Heraldic Testimony . " Commencing with the Creation , he traced the gradual progress of Masonry through its various stages down to modern times , touching on its different collateral developments and showing the identity of its principles with those of the Jewish Oral or Esoteric Law of the symbolism of the Great Pyramid , and finally of Christianity . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —One of the most brilliant and successful meetings ever held in connection with this old lodge took place on the 10 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , the occasion being the installation of Bro . Henry Paulden . With those who are fortunate enough to have the friendship , or acquaintance even , of Bro . Paulden , there will be no cause for surprise that such a large concourse of

distinguished brethren assembled to do him honour on this memorable occasion . It is not more than five years since we had thc pleasure of seeing Bro . Paulden initiated in this lodge , and well remember the carefully phrased and sensible speech he made afterwards at the social board in response to the toast of the initiate . Ever since that night he has taken the greatest interest in his lodge , and has never wearied of doing his utmost at any time or place to

promote the welfare of his lodge and of Freemasonry generally , the well-merited result being his present proud position as W . M . of one of the most popular and wellworked lodges in Lancashire . This lodge also possesses amongst its members a brother who has been most active in his efforts for the good of Freemasonry for many years past , who observes outside his lodge the principles and precepts he is taught within it . VVe allude to Bro . John Roberts , P . M ., P . G . D . C , P . Z . of the chapter , who has

done his level best for his lodge , having never been absent more than twice therefrom during the many years he has been a member , and by carrying the principles of Freemasonry in his everyday life . Bro . Roberts has caused such an admiration at home lor our Order that his wife takes the most lively interest in it , and has been the means of inducing 12 of her worthy husband ' s friends to become Masons . Surely this lady deserves a jewel ! The following brethren were present on VVednesday : — Bros . T . Sawer , W . M . ; T . Shorrocks , I . P . M . ; Henry

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Paulden , S . VV . ; J . Cliffe , J . W . ; Rev . P . Hams , Chap . ; J . Roberts . P . M ., P . G . D . D . C , Treas . ; G . T . Mullock , Sec ; S . Lawton , S . D . ,- R . A . Eldershaiv , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Varley , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; S . Bramwell , I . G . ; R . Timperley , P . P . G . D . ; P . M . ; VV . Bagnall , P . M . ; J . Hill , P . M . ; T . Farrie , P . M . ; H . Guthrie , J . Cottingham , T . Guest , P . A . Kestordi , VV . Artingstall , Rev . Robt . H . Cotton , VV . Bagnall , P . C . Griffin , J . R . Lever , P . M . 317 ;

J . Pass , R . Spencer , VV . Dearsden , J . Artingstall , A . Burgon , P . D . Apostoli , C . Duckworth , B . Sudlow , J . Gregory , and J . Sly , Tvler . Visitors : Bros . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , P ' . G . D . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . G . J . W ., - J . Chadwick , P . M . 44 , P . G . Sec . ; T . II . Glendinning , P . M . 1055 , P . G . S . D . ; J . L . Hine , P . P . G . S . W . ; Geo : Carter , VV . M . 1009 ; W . Byway , VV . M . 1633 ; A . H . Jefferis , W . M . 11 O 1 ; J . T . Richardson , P . M ., " VV . M . 581 ;

T . Nelson , VV . M . 933 ; G . XV . Irving , W . M . 127 ( S . C ); T . Oliver , VV . M . 999 ; F . R . Cooper , VV . M . 1055 ; A . B . Whittaker , P . M . 1633 ; W . Corbett , P . M . 249 ; R . Hartley , P . M . 204 ; N . Dumville , P . M . 152 ; VV . VV . Dawson , P . M . 1219 ; J . Calverley , P . M . 1211 ; Frank A . Huet , P . M . Gg 6 and roog ; VV . H . Peak , P . M . 993 ; C . J . Schofield , P . M . 1219 ; F . Hollins , P . M . 5 S 1 ancfioog ; j . Sinclair , P . M . 1 O 3 ; B . R . Howell , S . VV . 1375 ; Ii . L .

Littler , b . W . 1375 ; A . 1 . 1-orrest , S . VV . 1633 ; J . G . Driver , 1633 ; D . Conway , Treas . 152 ; S . C . Lowe , S 15 ; C . West , 1 ( S . C . ) ; S . Ayland , I . G . 1134 ; S . J . Naphtali , 1147 ; J . D . Callison , 1219 ; F . Runshaw , 13 S 7 ; VV . P . Davies , 1496 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . W . 317 ( Freemason ) . "Ihe lodge was opened at 4 o'clock , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Mr . J . Ellis Roberts ( son of the brother to whom we have

referred ) and Mr . John H . Grimshaw were balloted for , and elected to become members of the lodge . Bro . S . Ayland , of the Newall Lodge , Salford , was elected a joining member of the lodge . By permission of the VV . M ., Bro . John Roberts , P . M ., P . G . D . C , took the chair of K . S ., and initiated his son into Freemasonry , after which the VV . M ., Bro . T . Sawer , initiated Mr . J . II . Grimshaw . Bro . VV . Bagnall ( son of Bro . VV . Bagnall , P . M . ) was passed to the

degree of a KC . by the W . M . ihe installation ceremony then commenced , and after being presented by Bro . Vi . A . Ellershaw , P . M ., the W . M . elect , Bro . Paulden , was inducted into the chair of K . S . with all due rite and ceremony by the Installing Master , Bro . G . T . Mullock , P . M . Upon the re-entrance to the lodge of the M . M . 's , the usual proclamation was made to , and salutes given by , them , after which the following brethren were appointed oflicers for the

ensuing year , and invested by Bro . Mullock : Bros . Jno . Cliffe , S . W . ; S . Lawton , J . W . ; Rev . P . Hains , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Roberts , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec ; Artingstall , S . D . ; Bramwell , J . D . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . Varley , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; C . Griffin , I . G . ; Guthrie , Burgon , and VV . Bagnall , Stwds . ; and J . Sly , Tyler . The three addresses were delivered by Bro . VV . Bagnall , P . AL , and Bro . the Rev . P .

Hains concluded thc ceremony with prayer . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren afterwards sat down to dinner , and , notwithstanding the unusual number of brethren , Bro . Phillips catered for them all in a very satisfactory manner . After dinner thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The Rev . Phillip Hains , P . M ., proposed " The Health

of the Initiates , Bros . Roberts and Grimshaw , " and , in alluding to the first named , said he was very pleased to sec a son of their highly esteemed . Bro . Roberts initiated in the Caledonian Lodge , and felt no doubt he would worthily walk in his father ' s footsteps . The toast was heartily drunk , and Bro . Martin Thomas sang "The Entered Apprentice ' s Song , " after which the Initiates responded ; Bro . Roberts remarking that he was

not much of a speaker , but more of a worker , and that he would endeavour to copy his father's example , and be a credit to the lodge . The toast of " The W . Dep . P . G . Master and Past and Present P . G . Officers" was responded to by Bro . T . H . Glendinning , P . S . G . D . Bro . J . Cottingham , barrister , proposed "The H . ealth of the VV . M . " in a capital speech , in the course of which

he regretted not being more intimately acquainted with Bro . Paulden , and thereby being enabled to speak more fully of his merits . At the same time , he felt sure that he possessed the confidence of his brethren , or they would not have elected him to his present high position ; and as it would be ridiculous to paint the lily or g ild refined gold , he would ask the brethren to stand to their glasses and drink the health of the VV . M .

It is needless to remark that the invitation was cheerfull y responded to , Bro . Thos . Shorrock , P . M ., singing "Here's to his health " in his usual inimitable style . The VV . M ., in response , said his feelings at the present moment were of a threefold character—viz ., regard for the past , pleasure in the present , and anticipation for the future . He should never forget the thrill of nervous excitement that ran through him , on the night of his initiation , when first

entering the lodge , and when later on at the social board he rose to respond to the toast of "The Initiate , " and similar feelings possessed him on the present occasion . His connection with the lodge had shown him an unlimited ( low of friendship and an unmitigated flow of pleasure , and he could never lose sight of the many kind actions that had been done him by the brethren , and he could safely say that no unkind word had ever been spoken to him . With

such pleasureable reminiscences as these , it was extra gratifying to find himself in his present proud position , surrounded by the largest number of faces ever seen in that room , and he was glad to know that all his officers were efficient and anxious to do their utmoit to assist him . He had lately been looking over some of llic old minute-books of the lodge , the first of which was dated 1 S 02 , and he was astounded to find how many great and gcod men had filled

the proud position he then occupied . He assured the brethren he appreciated the confidence they reposed in him , and felt that his pride would be very much humbled if he failed to acknowledge within himself the great and solemn responsibilities of his office . In conclusion , the VV . M . said he thanked Bro . Cottingham for his kind and generous

remarks , and was sure he should only express the wishes of every member of thelodge if he said heshould be pleased to see him ( Bro . Cottingham ) more often amongst them . The toast of " The . Masonic Charities " was gbly dilated upon by Bro . John Roberts , P . G . D . C , and responded to in a capital speech by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , P . J . G . W ., and Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . S . G . W . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to ,