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FILEY . —Royal Lodge ( No . 643 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the lodge room , Foord ' s Hotel , on Monday evening , Feb . 10 th . The W . M ! , Bro . J . Johnson Field , in the chair . Thc lodge was ened at 3 . 1 $ p . m . Thc following brethren were prel ^ . _ w . Budd , I . P . M . ; W . G . Long , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; R . M . Taylor , P . M ., Chaplain ; W . Fisher , P . M .,
Hon Sec . ; W . H . Porrett , P . M ., S . W . ; J . McFaden , J . W . ; Val . Fowler , J . D . ; C . W . Scrivener , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Jefferson , Tyler ; W . B . Jackson , Thos . M . Lee , James Barwick , H . A . Darby , R . Dobson , P . M . ; R . Land , Wm . Cranswick , C . Ireland , C . Nicholson , E . Nesfitld . Visitors : —Bros . W . H . Smyth , P . M . 712 , P . G . M . Lincolnshire ; G H . Walshan , W . M . 1760 , P . P . G . D . C ; these were
Installing Masters in the place of Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., who , by the death of his father the day before , could not attend ; Sir W . L . Fielden , Perseverance , 345 ; G . Wilkinson , P . M . 350 ; A . E . Hudden , P . M . 818 , South Africa ; R . H . Peacock , P . M . 200 ; C . W . Winterbottom , 734 , Sec . ; Fred Hogg , British , 8 ; J . C . Lamb , 1610 ; G . Dixon , Org . 1760 ; G . O . Crowther , 1248 ; H . H . Prince ,
zn 8 , P . P . G . S . B . Lin . ; B . Shaw , Org . 200 ; W . B . Richardson , S . W . 200 ; A . S . Kirk , 304 . Bro . W . B . Jackson , P . S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the current year , the ceremony having been most ably performed by the Installing Master . After a most excellent dinner , presided over by the newly-appointed W . M ., and served hy Host Bro . Welborn , in his usual profuse and liberal style , the W . M .
proposed the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " which was most loyally received . " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of all England " was thc next , and after that " The Provincial Grand Officers , " which was ably responded to by Bro . Long , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . The I . P . M . then gave "The W . M ., " and , in an eloquent speech , took thc opportunity of highly complimenting the members of
the lodge resident in Filey , and also thc Scarbro * brethren , and concluded by calling for musical honours , which were duly accorded . The W . M . responded in very warm and genial terms , thanking the brethren for having placed him in so high and coveted a position , and promising to do his utmost for the support and well-being of the lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Retiring W . M . and his
Officers , " to which Bro . Field , the I . P . M ., responded in a very appropriate speech . Bro . Land , 200 , here favoured the brethren with an excellent song , which was highly applauded . Bro . Taylor , P . M ., the highly respected Chaplain of the lodge , gave " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . Field responded in his character of Steward , and in a most feeling and impressive manner , calling upon the brethren
present to exert themselves to the utmost to sustain those who , less fortunate than themselves , needed the kindly assistance and support of all such as could lend them a helping hand . Bro . McFaden , S . W ., gave " The Visiting Brethren , " to which Bros . Prince , Hogg , and Lamb , severally responded . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Darby , " as the oldest member of the lodge , who
acknowledged the compliment by expressing the very great pleasure it afforded him , at his advanced age , in still being able to come amongst his highly esteemed brethren . Thc I . P . M . then called upon all present to drink " The Health of Bro . Fisher , P . M ., " the very efficient and painstaking Secretary , and warmly thanking him for his valuable and untiring exertions on behalf of the Royal Lodge . Bro .
Fisher briefly , but forcibly replied , expressing the pleasure he always felt in doing everything within his power to promote the interests and welfare of his mother lodge . The next toast proposed by the W . M . was that of" Bro . Woodale , P . M ., " who was to have acted as Installing Master , but was prevented doing so by thc death of his father , the highly respected banker of Scarbro' , and upon the deceased
gentltman the W . M . pronounced a high and deserved culogium . The toast was drunk in solemn silence . Bro . Shaw , Organist of Old Globe , 200 , and Bro . Dixon , of Leopold , 1760 , greatly promoted the pleasure of the evening by their admirable rendering of solos and concerted pieces , each receiving an encore and the warmest thanks and applause of all the brethren . This very joyous and
harmonious meeting was then brought to a close , amidst the heartfelt expressions of nearly fifty brethren who were present , that they might all meet again at thc next anniversary in the same spirit of fraternal amity as now united them . The W . M . elect must have been highly gratified with the support accorded him by representatives from lodges situated in distant parts of the kingdom , and by the full attendance of Masons from the immediate
neighbourhood , and a gratifying fact was also announced by the Treasurer , that the lodge , in the face of every outward depression , was in a flourishing financial condition . The "W . M . appointed as his oflicers : —Bros . J . McFaden , S . W . ; V . Fowler , J . W . ; R . M . Taylor , P . M ., Chap ; W . G . Long , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; R . Land , S . D . ; T . M . Lee , J . D . ; W . Budd , P . M ., E . Wesfield , Stewards ; W . Cranswick , I . G . ; W . Jefferson , Tyler .
"WINDSOR . — "Windsor Castle Lodge ( No . 7 ? 0- —The annual festival of this lodge took place on Tuesday , February nth , at the Masonic Hall , St . Alban ' sstreet , Bro . W . V . Brown , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , Bros . Fleck , S . W . ; Cantrell , J . W . ; J . S . Barton , S . D . ; Manley , J . D . ; R . G . Barton , I . G ., and Past Masters Tolley , P . P . G . D .,- Captain Cutler , P . P . G . J . W . ;
Grisbrook , P . P . G . D . ; Bingham , P . P . G . D . ; Powell and Nixon , together with Whitehouse , Treas ., and P . P . G . S . of W . ; Ralph Thorowgood , and others . The visitors were , Bros . Wilson , P . M . 209 ; Ashby , 162 ; Roberts , W . M . 209 ; R , C . Hallowes , 33 ; W . Seward , jun ., 1612 ; Wheeler , P . M . ; Norman , P . M . G . Stewards' Lodge ; Smith , 152 ; Glover ,
100 , 305 , 574 , P . P . G . O . The ballot was taken for Bro . Dr . Wm , ljrown Holderness as a joining member , and for Mr . F . B . Kitto as a candidate for initiation . Both proved to be unanimous , and the latter gentleman was duly admitted . Bros . Vogtl and Spooner were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the ceremonies being most
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ably carried out by the W . M . The next business was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Fleck , which was most impressively done by Bro . Tolley , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Powell . The officers invested were , Bros . Cantrell , S . W ; J . S . Barton , J . W . ; Whitehouse , Treas . ; J . S . Tolley , P . M ., Sec . ; Manley , S . D . ; R . G . Barton , J . D . ; John Goddard , I . G . ; W . H . Powell , D . C . ; Hannis , A . D . C . ; Ashby ,
Willett , and Seymour , Stewards . A P . M's . jewel was presented to the retiring Master as a mark of appreciation of the manner ir . which he carried out his duties during his year of office , which has been signalised by the re-decoration , at a cost of nearly a hundred pounds , of the beautiful little hall which belongs to this lodge , of which its members are so justly proud . One great improvement effected is the
introduction of a centre sun light ( with the letter " G " pendant ) , the light from which falling upon the newly decorated walls is most effective , while over the stalls , with which the hall is seated , the names of the Past Masters of the lodge since its formation have been inserted , leaving space for additions to be made for twenty years to come . The whole cost has been raised by the private subsciiptions
of the members and a few friends , together with a contribution from the Etonian Lodge , which meets in the same building . Too much credit cannot be given to Bro . Brown for his exertions in the matter , nor should the name of the indefatigable and deservedly popular Secretary , Bio . Tolley , be o . nitted . .-The banquet was held at that well-known hotel , the Castle , where a most sumptuous banquet was put upon the table by Bro . Kemsley , the excellent fare ,
wines , and particularly the waiting , giving the greatest satisfaction . Afterwards the usual toasts were honoured , interspersed with music , under the direction of Bro . Tolley , by Bros . Thornton , of St . Paul's , Smith , Eton College , Tolley and Thorpe Briggs , St . George ' s Chapel , while Bros . Glover and Kemsley contributed to the harmony of thc evening , the former singing , by special desire , his Masonic song , " Woman , Dear Woman . "
KNUTSFORD . —De Tabley Lodge ( No . 941 ) . —The annual festival of St . John the Evangelist of this flourishing lodge was held in their splendid lodge-room , at the Royal George Hotel , on Monday 10 th inst ., for the installation of the Worshipful Master elect , and the appointment of thc officers for the ensuing year . Besides a large attendance of the brethren of De Tabley Lodge ,
including the R . W . P . G . M . Lord De Tabley , there were present , Bros . Rev . R . Hodgson , P . M ., P . G . C . ; Rev . N . Tanner , P . P . G . C ; J . Siddeley , P . M ., Stamford ; J . H . Evans , W . M . Earle of Chester Lodge ; H . Bratt , Lodge of Sincerity ; J . F . Smith , W . M . 1009 ; G . Fairhurst , J . Weston , J . Jackson . Bro . W . Leigh , S . W . having been unanimously elected was duly installed . and invested . Bro . W .
Nicholls , P . M ., was the Installing Master , and was highly congratulated by the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord de Tabley , and the brethren for the efficient and impressive manner in which he performed that duty . The Worshipful Master then appointed the following offi ; ers : —Bros . W . Nicholls , P . M ., I . P . M . ; D . Kinsey , S . W . ; W . Taberer , J . W . ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , P . M , P . G . C , Chaplain ; J . Siddeley ,
P . M ., P . P . J . D ., Treasurer and Secretary ; C Sherwin , S . D . ; J . Partington , J . D . ; A . M . Palmer , I . G . ; J . Tuiss , Organist ; M . Alcock , Tyler ; W . Fair , P . M . ; J . B . Cutter , P . M . ; J . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; A . Noakes , Stewarels . The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren sat down to a most excellent banquet , provided by the worthy hostess , Mrs . Caldccutt , which reflecteel the highest credit
upon her capability for catering upon such occasions . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with all the Masonic honours , and some excellent speeches were given upon the beauties of Masonry and its Charities . Bro . Farr , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord De Tabley , " in a most feeling and interesting speech , giving a full account of the position the province
stood with reference to our Masonic Chanties , and the progress that had been made since his lordship had held the government of the Province of Cheshire . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm and applause , with all Masonic honours . The R . W . P . G . M . Lord Dc Tabley responded to the toast in a most eloquent and feeling speech , advocating the cause
of the Masonic Charities at great length . The R . W . P . G . M ., Lord dc Tabley , in rising to propose " The Health of the Worshipful Master of thc Lodge " said , Worshipful Master and brethren , it gives mc the greatest pleasure to be here to-day , and visit the lodge which does mc thc honour to bear my name ; and being the first Worshipful Master of the lodge , 1 have always
felt a deep interest in its working and prosperity , and am very glad to find it stands in so good a position with regard to our Masonic Charities , and earnestly hope the lodge will never lose sight of those noble Institutions , the pride of our Order , and the glory of our land ; it therefore afforels me great pleasure to propose " The Health of Bro . Leigh , the Worshipful Master of the Lodge . " To me it is
the greatest satisfaction to sec such a good attendance of the brethren , such excellent working , and the efficient and impressive manner in which the Installing Master , Bro . J . Nicholls has performed that duty to-day is worthy of imitation , and gives credit to the lodge . I hope you will follow the example set you to-day , and at the end of your year of office be able to take the position he now occu .
pies . I also trust you will have a pleasant and prosperous year of office , and that the peace and harmony of the lodge will in no way be disturbed , but will be more closely cemented by fraternal fiiendship and brotherhood . Bro . Leigh having responded in suitable and feeling terms for thc honour , the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord De Tabley , had done
him in proposing his health , and the brethren for having placed him in the proud position of Worshipful Master of the De Tabley Lodge , assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the dignity and lustre of the lodge , and hand it down as pure and unsullied to his successor as he had received it . Bro . Siddeley , P . M .
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1045 , m proposing " The Health of the Installing Master " said , Worshipful Master and brethren , it gives me the greatest possible pleasure to be present upon this occasion , and have the honour of proposing " 'The Health of thc Installing Master , Bro . Nicholls . " The able manner in which he has performed that duty , and gone through the ceremony to-day , reflects the highest credit upon himself
and the lodge , and is worthy of your imitation , and I hope you will all follow , and take him as a pattern for your future progress . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiam and Masonic honours . Bro . Nicholls returned thanks in a suitable and feeling speech , assuring them it was for the love he had for the Craft which he had deeply at heart , that he worked to promote its best interests , and
maintain the honour and dignity of the lodge to which he had the honour to belong , and so long as it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to give him health and strength , he should continue to do so , and his best services would be always at their command . A most enjoyable evening was spent , enlived by a selection of vocal and instrumental harmony , by Bros . Young , Pearson , Burgess , and Fairhurst .
KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge , postponed from the previous monthly meeting , on account of a serious accident to the W . M . elect , was held on Monday evening , the 1 oth inst . The lodge has recently removed to its old quarters at the Keswick Hotel , which is a decided improvement on the cheerless , uncomfortable , and utterly
unsuitable nature of the previous quarters at the County Court Rooms , whatever sceptics may say to the contrary . Without for a moment attempting to bolster up the practice of lodges holding their meetings in hotels , in this instance it was a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils , for we are thoroughly convinced that , had the late lodge premises been keenly inspected by some high authority ,
they woulel at once have condemned the building on Masonic structural grounds . Greta Lodge , we may add , although , for the first few years of its existence , a flourishing concern , has latterly fallen into decay ; but it is to be hoped that a new era of prosperity has dawned upon Masonry in the " capital of the lakes ; " indeed , there is now every indication that such will soon be a fait accompli .
To revert to the business of Monday , the members were summoned for five o'clock , but , although there was an initiation on the summons , it was half an hour ere the lodge was opened . The members present were : —Bros . William Lamonby , W . M ., P . P . G . Tyler ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; E . Hinks , W . M . elect ; D . Pape , S . W . ; Jos . Barron , Treas . ; W . Wilson , Sec . ; Jon . Scott , S . D . ; G . P .
Abraham , Org . ; W . Gaspey , D . C ; J . Armstrong , I . G . ; C . Thompson , Tyler ; J . Wales , F . Jackson , W . Thornton , J . Rushford . T . Usher , D . Crowden , and A . Pettitt . The visitors were : —Bros . H . Cook , P . M ., 119 Whitehaven , and 1225 , Barrow-in-Furness , P . G . S . W ., Cumberland and Westmorland ; W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . G . Secretary ; J . C . Hunter , P . M ., 9 62 , Workington , and 1225 ; R .
Hooker , P . M ., 1225 ; J . Huartson , P . M . and Treas ., 1021 , Barrow-in-Furness ; J . T . Mcintosh , 1225 , and W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G , Reg . ( Freemison ) Bro . Hinks , the W . M . elect , it should be stated , attended the meeting under very disadvantageous circumstances , he having pluckily travelled all the way from Barrow-in-Furness , a complete cripple , the result of the accident
before noted . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , including alteration of the date of meeting from the Monday before full moon till the first Tuesday in each month , Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , was invited to take the chair , when Mr . James Coward , who had previously been balloted for , was admitted , and regularly initiated into Masonry . The initiate
having retired , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Cook , P . M . 119 and 1225 , assumed the presiding officer ' s position , and performed the whole ceremony of installation , inclusive of the investiture of the officers and charges , with a correct and rhetorical ability s : arcely to be excelled anywhere . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : —Bros . W . Lamonby , I . P . M . ; D .
Pape , S . W . ; D . Crowden , J . W . ; J . Barrow , Treasurer ; ( re-elected ); J . Wales , Sec . ; W . Hodgson , S . D . ; W . Wilson , J . D . ; G . P . Abraham , Org . ( re-appointed ); J . Rushford , I . G . ; T . Usher , D . C ; C . Thompson , Tyler ( re-elected ) . On the proclamations being put from thc chair , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master for his kindness in coming so far , and
the elaborate manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . A vote of thanks was also given to the Provincial Grand Secretary for his presence on the occasion . Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 having been elected an honorary member of Greta Lodge , in recognition of his willingness at all times to assist in the work of the lodge , hearty good wishes were tendered from
the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in form . The brethren then adjourned to a splendiel banquet , which was duly discussed , and an hour and a half was spent in toast and song , the proceedings , however , coming to an abrupt conclusion at ten o ' clock , when thc programme was little more than half through , in consequence of the discovery that the hotel , being situated to the north of the River Greta , and therefore out of the
boundary of Keswick , must be closed at that early hour . The idea of an extension for an hour or two , it seems , had never entered the minds of the lodge committee , and unfortunately no justice of the peace was of the party , else he might have been prevailed on to hold a special licensing session . It was with deep regret , therefore , that the happy patty were forced to separate in the very midst of their harmony and conviviality .
DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — \ . very distinguished gathering of Freemasons took pi ice at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday , the 5 th
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FILEY . —Royal Lodge ( No . 643 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the lodge room , Foord ' s Hotel , on Monday evening , Feb . 10 th . The W . M ! , Bro . J . Johnson Field , in the chair . Thc lodge was ened at 3 . 1 $ p . m . Thc following brethren were prel ^ . _ w . Budd , I . P . M . ; W . G . Long , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; R . M . Taylor , P . M ., Chaplain ; W . Fisher , P . M .,
Hon Sec . ; W . H . Porrett , P . M ., S . W . ; J . McFaden , J . W . ; Val . Fowler , J . D . ; C . W . Scrivener , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Jefferson , Tyler ; W . B . Jackson , Thos . M . Lee , James Barwick , H . A . Darby , R . Dobson , P . M . ; R . Land , Wm . Cranswick , C . Ireland , C . Nicholson , E . Nesfitld . Visitors : —Bros . W . H . Smyth , P . M . 712 , P . G . M . Lincolnshire ; G H . Walshan , W . M . 1760 , P . P . G . D . C ; these were
Installing Masters in the place of Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., who , by the death of his father the day before , could not attend ; Sir W . L . Fielden , Perseverance , 345 ; G . Wilkinson , P . M . 350 ; A . E . Hudden , P . M . 818 , South Africa ; R . H . Peacock , P . M . 200 ; C . W . Winterbottom , 734 , Sec . ; Fred Hogg , British , 8 ; J . C . Lamb , 1610 ; G . Dixon , Org . 1760 ; G . O . Crowther , 1248 ; H . H . Prince ,
zn 8 , P . P . G . S . B . Lin . ; B . Shaw , Org . 200 ; W . B . Richardson , S . W . 200 ; A . S . Kirk , 304 . Bro . W . B . Jackson , P . S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the current year , the ceremony having been most ably performed by the Installing Master . After a most excellent dinner , presided over by the newly-appointed W . M ., and served hy Host Bro . Welborn , in his usual profuse and liberal style , the W . M .
proposed the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " which was most loyally received . " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of all England " was thc next , and after that " The Provincial Grand Officers , " which was ably responded to by Bro . Long , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . The I . P . M . then gave "The W . M ., " and , in an eloquent speech , took thc opportunity of highly complimenting the members of
the lodge resident in Filey , and also thc Scarbro * brethren , and concluded by calling for musical honours , which were duly accorded . The W . M . responded in very warm and genial terms , thanking the brethren for having placed him in so high and coveted a position , and promising to do his utmost for the support and well-being of the lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Retiring W . M . and his
Officers , " to which Bro . Field , the I . P . M ., responded in a very appropriate speech . Bro . Land , 200 , here favoured the brethren with an excellent song , which was highly applauded . Bro . Taylor , P . M ., the highly respected Chaplain of the lodge , gave " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . Field responded in his character of Steward , and in a most feeling and impressive manner , calling upon the brethren
present to exert themselves to the utmost to sustain those who , less fortunate than themselves , needed the kindly assistance and support of all such as could lend them a helping hand . Bro . McFaden , S . W ., gave " The Visiting Brethren , " to which Bros . Prince , Hogg , and Lamb , severally responded . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Darby , " as the oldest member of the lodge , who
acknowledged the compliment by expressing the very great pleasure it afforded him , at his advanced age , in still being able to come amongst his highly esteemed brethren . Thc I . P . M . then called upon all present to drink " The Health of Bro . Fisher , P . M ., " the very efficient and painstaking Secretary , and warmly thanking him for his valuable and untiring exertions on behalf of the Royal Lodge . Bro .
Fisher briefly , but forcibly replied , expressing the pleasure he always felt in doing everything within his power to promote the interests and welfare of his mother lodge . The next toast proposed by the W . M . was that of" Bro . Woodale , P . M ., " who was to have acted as Installing Master , but was prevented doing so by thc death of his father , the highly respected banker of Scarbro' , and upon the deceased
gentltman the W . M . pronounced a high and deserved culogium . The toast was drunk in solemn silence . Bro . Shaw , Organist of Old Globe , 200 , and Bro . Dixon , of Leopold , 1760 , greatly promoted the pleasure of the evening by their admirable rendering of solos and concerted pieces , each receiving an encore and the warmest thanks and applause of all the brethren . This very joyous and
harmonious meeting was then brought to a close , amidst the heartfelt expressions of nearly fifty brethren who were present , that they might all meet again at thc next anniversary in the same spirit of fraternal amity as now united them . The W . M . elect must have been highly gratified with the support accorded him by representatives from lodges situated in distant parts of the kingdom , and by the full attendance of Masons from the immediate
neighbourhood , and a gratifying fact was also announced by the Treasurer , that the lodge , in the face of every outward depression , was in a flourishing financial condition . The "W . M . appointed as his oflicers : —Bros . J . McFaden , S . W . ; V . Fowler , J . W . ; R . M . Taylor , P . M ., Chap ; W . G . Long , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; R . Land , S . D . ; T . M . Lee , J . D . ; W . Budd , P . M ., E . Wesfield , Stewards ; W . Cranswick , I . G . ; W . Jefferson , Tyler .
"WINDSOR . — "Windsor Castle Lodge ( No . 7 ? 0- —The annual festival of this lodge took place on Tuesday , February nth , at the Masonic Hall , St . Alban ' sstreet , Bro . W . V . Brown , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , Bros . Fleck , S . W . ; Cantrell , J . W . ; J . S . Barton , S . D . ; Manley , J . D . ; R . G . Barton , I . G ., and Past Masters Tolley , P . P . G . D .,- Captain Cutler , P . P . G . J . W . ;
Grisbrook , P . P . G . D . ; Bingham , P . P . G . D . ; Powell and Nixon , together with Whitehouse , Treas ., and P . P . G . S . of W . ; Ralph Thorowgood , and others . The visitors were , Bros . Wilson , P . M . 209 ; Ashby , 162 ; Roberts , W . M . 209 ; R , C . Hallowes , 33 ; W . Seward , jun ., 1612 ; Wheeler , P . M . ; Norman , P . M . G . Stewards' Lodge ; Smith , 152 ; Glover ,
100 , 305 , 574 , P . P . G . O . The ballot was taken for Bro . Dr . Wm , ljrown Holderness as a joining member , and for Mr . F . B . Kitto as a candidate for initiation . Both proved to be unanimous , and the latter gentleman was duly admitted . Bros . Vogtl and Spooner were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the ceremonies being most
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ably carried out by the W . M . The next business was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Fleck , which was most impressively done by Bro . Tolley , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Powell . The officers invested were , Bros . Cantrell , S . W ; J . S . Barton , J . W . ; Whitehouse , Treas . ; J . S . Tolley , P . M ., Sec . ; Manley , S . D . ; R . G . Barton , J . D . ; John Goddard , I . G . ; W . H . Powell , D . C . ; Hannis , A . D . C . ; Ashby ,
Willett , and Seymour , Stewards . A P . M's . jewel was presented to the retiring Master as a mark of appreciation of the manner ir . which he carried out his duties during his year of office , which has been signalised by the re-decoration , at a cost of nearly a hundred pounds , of the beautiful little hall which belongs to this lodge , of which its members are so justly proud . One great improvement effected is the
introduction of a centre sun light ( with the letter " G " pendant ) , the light from which falling upon the newly decorated walls is most effective , while over the stalls , with which the hall is seated , the names of the Past Masters of the lodge since its formation have been inserted , leaving space for additions to be made for twenty years to come . The whole cost has been raised by the private subsciiptions
of the members and a few friends , together with a contribution from the Etonian Lodge , which meets in the same building . Too much credit cannot be given to Bro . Brown for his exertions in the matter , nor should the name of the indefatigable and deservedly popular Secretary , Bio . Tolley , be o . nitted . .-The banquet was held at that well-known hotel , the Castle , where a most sumptuous banquet was put upon the table by Bro . Kemsley , the excellent fare ,
wines , and particularly the waiting , giving the greatest satisfaction . Afterwards the usual toasts were honoured , interspersed with music , under the direction of Bro . Tolley , by Bros . Thornton , of St . Paul's , Smith , Eton College , Tolley and Thorpe Briggs , St . George ' s Chapel , while Bros . Glover and Kemsley contributed to the harmony of thc evening , the former singing , by special desire , his Masonic song , " Woman , Dear Woman . "
KNUTSFORD . —De Tabley Lodge ( No . 941 ) . —The annual festival of St . John the Evangelist of this flourishing lodge was held in their splendid lodge-room , at the Royal George Hotel , on Monday 10 th inst ., for the installation of the Worshipful Master elect , and the appointment of thc officers for the ensuing year . Besides a large attendance of the brethren of De Tabley Lodge ,
including the R . W . P . G . M . Lord De Tabley , there were present , Bros . Rev . R . Hodgson , P . M ., P . G . C . ; Rev . N . Tanner , P . P . G . C ; J . Siddeley , P . M ., Stamford ; J . H . Evans , W . M . Earle of Chester Lodge ; H . Bratt , Lodge of Sincerity ; J . F . Smith , W . M . 1009 ; G . Fairhurst , J . Weston , J . Jackson . Bro . W . Leigh , S . W . having been unanimously elected was duly installed . and invested . Bro . W .
Nicholls , P . M ., was the Installing Master , and was highly congratulated by the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord de Tabley , and the brethren for the efficient and impressive manner in which he performed that duty . The Worshipful Master then appointed the following offi ; ers : —Bros . W . Nicholls , P . M ., I . P . M . ; D . Kinsey , S . W . ; W . Taberer , J . W . ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , P . M , P . G . C , Chaplain ; J . Siddeley ,
P . M ., P . P . J . D ., Treasurer and Secretary ; C Sherwin , S . D . ; J . Partington , J . D . ; A . M . Palmer , I . G . ; J . Tuiss , Organist ; M . Alcock , Tyler ; W . Fair , P . M . ; J . B . Cutter , P . M . ; J . Hodgkinson , P . M . ; A . Noakes , Stewarels . The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren sat down to a most excellent banquet , provided by the worthy hostess , Mrs . Caldccutt , which reflecteel the highest credit
upon her capability for catering upon such occasions . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with all the Masonic honours , and some excellent speeches were given upon the beauties of Masonry and its Charities . Bro . Farr , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord De Tabley , " in a most feeling and interesting speech , giving a full account of the position the province
stood with reference to our Masonic Chanties , and the progress that had been made since his lordship had held the government of the Province of Cheshire . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm and applause , with all Masonic honours . The R . W . P . G . M . Lord Dc Tabley responded to the toast in a most eloquent and feeling speech , advocating the cause
of the Masonic Charities at great length . The R . W . P . G . M ., Lord dc Tabley , in rising to propose " The Health of the Worshipful Master of thc Lodge " said , Worshipful Master and brethren , it gives mc the greatest pleasure to be here to-day , and visit the lodge which does mc thc honour to bear my name ; and being the first Worshipful Master of the lodge , 1 have always
felt a deep interest in its working and prosperity , and am very glad to find it stands in so good a position with regard to our Masonic Charities , and earnestly hope the lodge will never lose sight of those noble Institutions , the pride of our Order , and the glory of our land ; it therefore afforels me great pleasure to propose " The Health of Bro . Leigh , the Worshipful Master of the Lodge . " To me it is
the greatest satisfaction to sec such a good attendance of the brethren , such excellent working , and the efficient and impressive manner in which the Installing Master , Bro . J . Nicholls has performed that duty to-day is worthy of imitation , and gives credit to the lodge . I hope you will follow the example set you to-day , and at the end of your year of office be able to take the position he now occu .
pies . I also trust you will have a pleasant and prosperous year of office , and that the peace and harmony of the lodge will in no way be disturbed , but will be more closely cemented by fraternal fiiendship and brotherhood . Bro . Leigh having responded in suitable and feeling terms for thc honour , the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord De Tabley , had done
him in proposing his health , and the brethren for having placed him in the proud position of Worshipful Master of the De Tabley Lodge , assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the dignity and lustre of the lodge , and hand it down as pure and unsullied to his successor as he had received it . Bro . Siddeley , P . M .
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1045 , m proposing " The Health of the Installing Master " said , Worshipful Master and brethren , it gives me the greatest possible pleasure to be present upon this occasion , and have the honour of proposing " 'The Health of thc Installing Master , Bro . Nicholls . " The able manner in which he has performed that duty , and gone through the ceremony to-day , reflects the highest credit upon himself
and the lodge , and is worthy of your imitation , and I hope you will all follow , and take him as a pattern for your future progress . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiam and Masonic honours . Bro . Nicholls returned thanks in a suitable and feeling speech , assuring them it was for the love he had for the Craft which he had deeply at heart , that he worked to promote its best interests , and
maintain the honour and dignity of the lodge to which he had the honour to belong , and so long as it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to give him health and strength , he should continue to do so , and his best services would be always at their command . A most enjoyable evening was spent , enlived by a selection of vocal and instrumental harmony , by Bros . Young , Pearson , Burgess , and Fairhurst .
KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge , postponed from the previous monthly meeting , on account of a serious accident to the W . M . elect , was held on Monday evening , the 1 oth inst . The lodge has recently removed to its old quarters at the Keswick Hotel , which is a decided improvement on the cheerless , uncomfortable , and utterly
unsuitable nature of the previous quarters at the County Court Rooms , whatever sceptics may say to the contrary . Without for a moment attempting to bolster up the practice of lodges holding their meetings in hotels , in this instance it was a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils , for we are thoroughly convinced that , had the late lodge premises been keenly inspected by some high authority ,
they woulel at once have condemned the building on Masonic structural grounds . Greta Lodge , we may add , although , for the first few years of its existence , a flourishing concern , has latterly fallen into decay ; but it is to be hoped that a new era of prosperity has dawned upon Masonry in the " capital of the lakes ; " indeed , there is now every indication that such will soon be a fait accompli .
To revert to the business of Monday , the members were summoned for five o'clock , but , although there was an initiation on the summons , it was half an hour ere the lodge was opened . The members present were : —Bros . William Lamonby , W . M ., P . P . G . Tyler ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; E . Hinks , W . M . elect ; D . Pape , S . W . ; Jos . Barron , Treas . ; W . Wilson , Sec . ; Jon . Scott , S . D . ; G . P .
Abraham , Org . ; W . Gaspey , D . C ; J . Armstrong , I . G . ; C . Thompson , Tyler ; J . Wales , F . Jackson , W . Thornton , J . Rushford . T . Usher , D . Crowden , and A . Pettitt . The visitors were : —Bros . H . Cook , P . M ., 119 Whitehaven , and 1225 , Barrow-in-Furness , P . G . S . W ., Cumberland and Westmorland ; W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . G . Secretary ; J . C . Hunter , P . M ., 9 62 , Workington , and 1225 ; R .
Hooker , P . M ., 1225 ; J . Huartson , P . M . and Treas ., 1021 , Barrow-in-Furness ; J . T . Mcintosh , 1225 , and W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G , Reg . ( Freemison ) Bro . Hinks , the W . M . elect , it should be stated , attended the meeting under very disadvantageous circumstances , he having pluckily travelled all the way from Barrow-in-Furness , a complete cripple , the result of the accident
before noted . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , including alteration of the date of meeting from the Monday before full moon till the first Tuesday in each month , Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , was invited to take the chair , when Mr . James Coward , who had previously been balloted for , was admitted , and regularly initiated into Masonry . The initiate
having retired , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Cook , P . M . 119 and 1225 , assumed the presiding officer ' s position , and performed the whole ceremony of installation , inclusive of the investiture of the officers and charges , with a correct and rhetorical ability s : arcely to be excelled anywhere . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : —Bros . W . Lamonby , I . P . M . ; D .
Pape , S . W . ; D . Crowden , J . W . ; J . Barrow , Treasurer ; ( re-elected ); J . Wales , Sec . ; W . Hodgson , S . D . ; W . Wilson , J . D . ; G . P . Abraham , Org . ( re-appointed ); J . Rushford , I . G . ; T . Usher , D . C ; C . Thompson , Tyler ( re-elected ) . On the proclamations being put from thc chair , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master for his kindness in coming so far , and
the elaborate manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . A vote of thanks was also given to the Provincial Grand Secretary for his presence on the occasion . Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 having been elected an honorary member of Greta Lodge , in recognition of his willingness at all times to assist in the work of the lodge , hearty good wishes were tendered from
the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in form . The brethren then adjourned to a splendiel banquet , which was duly discussed , and an hour and a half was spent in toast and song , the proceedings , however , coming to an abrupt conclusion at ten o ' clock , when thc programme was little more than half through , in consequence of the discovery that the hotel , being situated to the north of the River Greta , and therefore out of the
boundary of Keswick , must be closed at that early hour . The idea of an extension for an hour or two , it seems , had never entered the minds of the lodge committee , and unfortunately no justice of the peace was of the party , else he might have been prevailed on to hold a special licensing session . It was with deep regret , therefore , that the happy patty were forced to separate in the very midst of their harmony and conviviality .
DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — \ . very distinguished gathering of Freemasons took pi ice at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday , the 5 th