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Bros . E . N . Dale , P . M ., and H . S . Foster , P . M ., also , » ni ; cd in appropriate terms . r X giving the toast of "The Initiates , " the W . M . stated that in every household great interest was shown on certain occasions . That nig ht they had triplets . No society could succeed without the ' infusion of new blood , but it should be . rood Those admitted that night were , he thought , of the best . One was a personal friend of his , and the

very others , looking to their proposers and seconders , would , no doubt , ' be a credit to the lodge and the Craft . Bro . !• B . Giolma replied , remarking that he was not used to speech making . He expected to have found something peculiar , but what he had undergone was a great surprise to him , and he hoped to make a good Mason . Bro . F . Soper also responded , observing that he was very much impressed with the beautiful ceremony and the the which he could

way it was carried out by W . M ., never Bro ! W . R . Hill also replied . He said that he walked into the lodge like a baby , but he left it as a man , and he trusted to become a valued member of the Order . The VV . M ., in a happy speech , gave the toast of "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . W . A . Scurrah , PMand A . E . ToddW . M .

.., , Bro . W . A . Scurrah responded . He said that visitors always had a hearty reception in that lodge , which was well known for its great hospitality . Might he refer to a subject , one which he thought was dear to the hearts of many present . It was a matter that no one could know more about than he did . Of course , they knew he meant the candidature of their good friend , Bro . VV . M . Stiles , who stood in a most unique position . He had documents

in his possession testifying that great numbers would make a point of attending to vote in March next , and he hoped that all would work their hardest . Bro . Stiles had been in the field for nearly two years . Many would perhaps abstain from voting thinking that his election was a foregone conclusion , but to those he would more than urge to make a point of attending to record their votes . Bro . A . E . Todd , W . M ., also replied . It was his first

visit , and he was very much impressed with the working of the VV . M . —he had never seen better . He was glad to be able to state that his lodge would go solid for Bro . Stiles . He resided in the north of London , and from what he had heard the brethren there would support their well-tried friend . Bro . C . Val Hunter also responded , remarking that he was glad to see true fraternal feeling in the lodge , and he

bore testimony to the good working of the W . M . He was a member of the Corporation , and he would do his utmost in the city to support Bro . Stiles , who he hoped would be elected as Grand Treasurer , as from what he had done in Masonry no one was more entitled to that high office . ¦ The W . M . gave "The Officers , " remarking that they were doing their work well , and would all go forward and keep up the great prestige of the lodge , to which suitable replies were made by Bros . Evans , S . W . ; VV . Merrett ,

J . W . ; W . S . Hooper , S . D . ; R . VV . Steggles , J . D . ; Campbell , D . C ; J . N . Hare , Buston , and Seary , Org . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful evening to a close , and the W . M . is to be congratulated on the great success of the gathering . During the evening Bros . Westcott , Steggles , Strutt , Stewart Walker , A . E . Todd , J . Soper , and Channing vocally and otherwise entertained the brethren , the two last-named deserving special mention .

St . Mark ' s College Lodge ( No . 2157 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Friday , the 19 th instant , the chair being taken by Bro . A . Preece Lye , VVorshipful Master , supported by the officers and brethren of the lodge and the following visitors : Bros . Wm . Markham , F . H . Griffiths , F . A . Devereux , A . F . Jeffery , C . II . Damant , R . Sebastian Hart , R . Greenwood , William Pile , H . W .

Clemow , William Hunt , Robert J . Voisey , F . Heddon , G . II . Silverwood , A . Lake , J . F . Saunders , P . F . Wallis , J . Parkham , E . G . Field , James Andrews , Henry Ball , Albert J . T . Tate , and W . Pearce . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . expressed his thanks to the officers for the assistance they had given him during his term of office . He appointed Bro . Wm . Pile , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , to act as

S . W . ; Bro . H . VV . Clemow , P . P . G . D . C . Buck' , as J . W . ; and Bro . A . F . Jeffery , P . P . J . G . W . Middlesex , as I . G . Bro . J . Raper Phillips , J . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . by Bro . Rev . J . H . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , Treasurer , and was duly installed in a most impressive and earnest manner . Bro . J . O'Connell , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Surrey , acted as D . C . The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros .

A . Preece Lye , l . P . M . ; R . H . Catling , S . W . ; J . Stanton , J . W . ; Rev . G . W . Gent , Chap . ; Rev . C J . Smith , Asst . Chap . ; Rev . J . H . Smith , P . M . 279 , 1920 , P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , Treas . ; T . Simpson , Sec ; H . R . Elkin , Asst . Sec . ; A . Streeter , S . D . ; j . L . Johnson , J . D . ; W . T . Thompson , I . G . ; L . H . Walker , Org . ; J . H . Stanton and | . Parry , Stwds . ; and J . WhitemanTyler . The W . M . then presented a Past

, Master ' s jewel to Bro . A . P . Lye on behalf of the officers and brethren , in recognition of his very efficient services to the lodge during his Mastership . The gift was suitably acknowled ged . After receiving the hearty congratulations of the brethren , the W . M . closed the lodge , and an adjournment was then made to the banqueting room . I he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given in felicitous

lermsb y the W . M . Ihe following brethren replied for "The Visitors : " « ros . F . A . Devereux , A . F . Jeffery , C . H . Damant , R . Sebastian Hart , R . Greenwood , William Pile , 11 . VV . Uemow , William Hunt , Robert J . Voisey , F . Heddon , and " ¦ _ H . Silverwood . 1 he proceedings were brought to a close by the Tyler ' s

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CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . — The annual Masonic concert for the benefit of the Charities took nn ^ ° " luesda y > the iCH ) inst . Bro . Harry Liston , the the . co , c ian was engaged and was most successful in old •i ! ° s "umerous representations of young and u < rich and poor . There was a large audience who

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seemed fully to appreciate the various songs , recitations , & c . Tho brethren appeared , by dispensation , in Masonic clothing . We anticipate a very nice balance to hand over to the Benevolent Fund . Previous to the concert the monthly lodge was held , when there were present : Bros . C . Fox , W . M . ; R . N . Brunigee , I . P . M . ; Wood , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . Constable , P . G . O ., Chap . ; T .

Stoneforth , P . G . W ., acting S . W . ; S . H . C . Ashlin , acting J . W . ; VV . Pickering , S . D . ; Chamberlain , acting J . D . ' ; j . Constable , acling Org . ; T . Wressle , I . G . ; VV . S . Scholey , J . Batty , W . P . Oates ; and G . Naylor , Tyler , Visitor : Bro . VV . Burton ( Minerva Lodge ) . A ballot was taken for Mr . W . Cundall , solicitor , which was declared to be unanimous , and he will accordingly be initiated at the February lodge .

DEVIZES . Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 663 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 16 th inst . The outgoing VV . M ., Bro . J . P . Martin , installed the S . W ., Bro . F . G . Billingham , as VV . M ., in a most able manner , and afterwards delivered the usual addresses . There was a good attendance of

members of the lodge , and the following visitors were present : Bros . W . S . Bambridge , P . M . ; P . J . G . W ., F . J . Leader , VV . M ., and H . Hillier , 1533 ; VV . J . Mann , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., H . Mundy , W . M ., H . White , I . P . M ., and F . M . Garlick , S . W . G 32 ; D . Strachan , P . M . 1066 ; andT . VV . Flint , J . D . 13 SS . The newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested the officers of the lodge for the

ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . P . Martin , l . P . M . ; F . Reynolds , S . W . ( by deputy ) ; F . Wyatt , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Humphrys , P . M ., Chap . ; Hancock , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Hopkins , P . M ., Sec . ; H . H . Baker , S . D . ; J . Hunt , J . D . ; H . Howse , P . M ., D . C ; VV . H . Bush , P . M ., Org . ;

S . W . Tayler , I . G . ; A . Sheppard and F . Rendell , Stwds . ; and C . R . Barnes , Tyler . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Bear Hotel , which was served up in excellent style by Bro . Reynolds , and for which Bro . Simon Watson Tayler sent his usual kind present ot venison .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 13 th instant , at the Didsbury Hotel . There was again a very large gathering of brethren , and plenty of work , as we see by the circular there were two initiations and three passings , the two former and one passing ceremonies were performed by Bro . G . A .

Myers , P . M ., P . G . D . C , VV . M ., and the others respectively b y Bros . Stretch , I . P . M ., and Towell , P . M ., Bros . J . M . Veal , J . W ., giving the address to the candidates , and A . K . Boothroyd , S . W ., presented the working tools in each Degree . After all business had been attended to , the lodge was closed . The following brethren were present : Bros . G . A . Myers , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , W . M . ; A . K . Boothroyd ,

S . W . ; J . M . Veal , l . VV ., J . Walker , Sec . ; F . Thomas , S . D . ; Jos . Ward , j . D . ; James Sharpies , I . G . ; C . li , Towell , P . M . ; F . Stretch , I . P . M . ; F . Morgan and J . Laurisch , Stwds . ; G . Metcalfe , Tyler ; Brett , Baldwin , Barker , Brundrett , Boddy , Dearnaley , Green , Kay ,

Lawrenson , K Myers , Moss , J . Moore , V . J . Ratchford , F . 13 , Ratchford , Roberts , Rowsell , Sayers , Shuter , Jos . Smith , Worstencroft , and Young . Visitors : Bros . C VV . Provis , P . M . ; S . Leighton ; J . Heyes , P . M . ; VV . E . Harwood , P . M . ; F . S . Nava , C . Shaw , J . E . Grundy , and R , Hilton .

GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this patriarchal lodge was held on Monday , the 22 nd inst .. when there was another brilliant assemblage of members and visitors . The VV . M ., Bro . VV . J . Jobson , presided , and was supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . M . R . Wright , I . P . M . ; Wm . Richardson ,

P . M . ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . C ; Wm . Dalrymple , P . M ., I . G . ; Smith , P . M . ; Robt . Whitefield , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M . ; VV . Stafford , S . W . ; T . R . Jobson , P . M . 16 G 4 , as J . W . ; Rev . E . VV . Drage , Chap . ; A . Doods , Sec . ; t . W . Bagnall , S . D . ; 11 . JacksonJ . D . ; T . Chegwidden , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Vv . I . Campbell and Win . Holzapfel ,

Stwds . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; A . Ross , G . C . Potts , T . H . Armstrong , J . Neil , VV . BIythe , R . S . Hindmarsh , Tom Smilh . Richd . Hewett , W . Lee , C . Graham , J . Lightbown , J . Armstrong , N . B . Smith , R . Brason , Wm . Towers , and others . The visiting list was a lengthy one . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . F . Furnbull , VV . M . 4 S 1 ; T . Dinning , P . M . 4 S 15 T . Wright , W . M . 1342 ; Jos .

Cook , P . M . 1342 ; J . G . Cole , W . M . 1 G 7 G ; J . T . Stark , J . D . 16 7 G ; G . Donkin , S . D . 1 G 7 G ; H . Forster , I . G . 1 O 7 G ; R . Stewart , S . W . 424 ; J . H . Elliott , 424 ; VV . M . Lyon , P . M . 40 G ; W . F . Hall , 406 ; A . Wintei , 4 oG ; J . Cook , S . D . 40 G ; H . Rochester , W . M . 541 ; J . McGregor , S . W . 541 ; R . Renwick , J . D . 541 ; H . A . Wand , Stwd . 541 ; E . | . Harding , 541 ; E . Stephens , J . W . 541 ; S . S .

Wiggins , I . G . 541 ; Geo . Wilsfln , P . M . 541 ; Henry Miller , 541 ; J . C Featonby , 424 ; Wm . Lyall , 40 G ; L . C . Guthrie , 40 G ; J . Seymour Bell , P . M . 1 G 2 G ; and many others . After some preliminary business , the ballot was taken for four candidates , and Messrs . W . E . Peacock , Richd . Dobson , and Robt . Kelley being in attendance , were duly

initiated by the W . M . The acting J . W . explained the working tools , and Bro . Win . Brown , P . M ., D . C , explained the tracing board of the Degree in a manner that agreeably surprised and pleased the assembly . The names of the brethren eligible for the chair were read , and the usual nominations for Committees , & c , followed , after which the proceedings closed , and an adjournment was made to the refreshment board .

IIEATON MOOR . Prince Edward Lodge ( No . 2109 ) . The annual installation meeting and Festival of St . John was held in the Assembly Hall of the Conservative Club , on Thursday , the nth inst . The lodge was opened by the

W . M ., Bro . I . Ihornhill Miann , and formal business transacted , after which the ceremony of Installing the W . M . elect , Bro . A . \ V . Reynolds , S . W ., was most impressively rendered by Bro . J . W . Berra , P . M . 'Ihe following are the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . W . Reynolds , W . M . ; J . Hurst , S . W . ; G . Garnett , J . W . ; Rev . J .

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Henn , B . A ., Chap . ; J . H . Wells , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; E . Broadhent , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . Coffey , S . D . ; VV McElroy , J . D . ; T . A . Hopewell , P . M ., P . D . G . D . C ., D . ofC ; W . H . Moitimer , Org . ; J . Spilsbury , I . G . ; Dr . F . W . Jordan , G . Hallmark and J . H . Watterson , Stwds . ; and J . R . Fletcher , Tyler . Other members of the lodge present on the occasion were

Bros . VV . Webster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Barton , P . M . ; S . 1 . Thomson , P . M . ; J . J . Neale , T . W . Stafford , A . Hilton , J . . A . Smith , ' J . J ackson , R . Lowndes , VV . ] . Sherlock , H . Dagnall , E . Dove , C W . Nasmith , C E . Roberts , and E . G . Archer . The visitors included Bros . G . A . Myers , W . M . 2359 , Prov . G . D . C . West Lanes . ; H . G . Small , P . M . 23 GS , Prov . G . D . C Cheshire ; Rev . J .

Watson . P . M . 152 , P . P . G . Chap . East Lanes . ; S . Brooks , P . M . 12 S 3 ; H . Perry , P . M . 10 G ; T . Walker , P . M . 1126 ; F . R . Cooper , P . M . 1000 ; T . H . Thomason , P . M . 739 ; W . A . Brabner , W . M . 23 G 3 ; J . Hinchcliff , 204 ; and G . Conolly , 1712 . In submitting his statement of accounts for the year , the Treasurer was able to report a fairly substantial balance

in the bank , and he gave the pleasing assurance that with the present number of members on the roll , income from subscriptions would adequately cover all working expenses . He , therefore , expressed a hope that in the future all initiation and joining fees should be entirely set apart for the Charities—a suggestion which was well received , and which will probably be acted upon forthwith . Business

concluded , " Hearty good wishes" were expressed all round , and the lodge was closed . Half-an-hour later the brethren and ladies , numbering about 90 , assembled in the drawing-room , and then proceeded to the large hall—richly and tastefully decorated for the occasion—where the banquet was held . The customary list of loyal and Masonic toasts were

submitted and duly honoured . In proposing "The Worshipful Master , " Bro . T . T . Shann said that it was unquestionably the toast of the evening . Bro . Reynolds—initiated in the iodge at the same time as himself—had every brother ' s best wishes , and every lady's too , for success in his next year ' s work . From the humblest position in the lodge , he had gradually worked his

way upwards , until now he enjoyed the highest distinction that his brethren could confer upon him . He had risen by merit , the character of his work during the many years of his official career being , as was well known , of the highest possible order . He full y deserved the confidence of the brethren , and he ( Bro . Shann ) was sure that the honour and dignity of the lodge were in safe keeping for the next \ l months .

Bro . Reynolds , in reply , sincerely thanked the l . P . M . and all the assembled ladies and brethren for the flattering terms in which his name had been introduced , and the hearty manner in which it had been received . It was gratifying to feel that his work had merited their kindly acknowledgment , and to know that during the ensuing year he had the full privilege to claim assistance and advice from

the Past Masters of the lodge , under many of whom he had served , and strict loyalty and forbearance from the brethren whom he was now called upon to rule and guide Masonically . He was particularly pleased , and indeed considered it a great honour , to have for l . P . M . so sterling a brother as Bro . Shann . They had worked together and been associated in various ways for many years , but their

Masonic bond of union had been stronger than any other . Bro . Shann had only to be intimately known to be appreciated . In the lodge he was well known ; hence the abundant manifestations of respect and regard exhibited during the past year . He trusted that he would be spared with health and strength , and that the lodge might enjoy the benefit of his wise counsels for many years to come .

He had the greatest pleasure in asking his acceptance of a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel the inscription on which would explain itself : "Presented to Bro . l ' . Thornhill Shann , P . M ., by the brethren of Prince Edward Lodge , No . 2109 , in recognition of his valuable services . 1 S 93 . " Bro . Shann , in a few well-chosen remarks , suitably acknowledged the gift .

Other toasts , interspersed by appropriate songs from Bros . J . H . Greenwood , Thomson , Brabner , Mortimer , and others , followed . "The Ladies" ( Bro . A . Hilton ) , " The Visiting Brethren" ( Bro . G . Garnett , J . W . ) , "The Newly Invested Officers" ( Bro . W . Webster , P . M . ) , "The

Masonic Chanties " ( Bro . T . T . Shann ) , and the Tyler ' s toast ( Bro . J . R . Fletcher , Tyler ) . Subsequent to the banquet , an entertainment of about an hour ' s duration was given in the drawing-room , after which dancing was indulged in until a late hour . Bro . W . II . Mortimer catered ia his usual satisfactory manner . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

MANCHESTER . Duchess of York Lodge ( No . 2482 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Victoria Hotel . Bro . T . Archer Lowe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., W . M ., opened the lodge , and was supported by his officers . The following were present : Bros . J . W . Shaw , I . P . M . ; Robert Fox , S . W . ; Peter Bratt , J . W . ; P . VVhyman , Treas . ; J . Walmsley , Sec . ; E . Archer Lowe , J . D . ; I .

Beardmore , P . M . ; F . Evans , Oswald Dearden , G . Brietley , J . II . Russell , J . Howorth , VV . T . Scholield , P . M . ; R . Telford , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . D . Hooper , | P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; and G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Visitjrs : Bros . T . Hulme , J . Walton , P . M . ; J . R . Bromley , Thos . Pike , P . M . ; S . Mamelock , P . M . ; B . Steul , W . Bowden , J . T . VVhaite , T . Guest , and W . VV . Holbrook . There was an initiation , two passings , and one raising , the ceremony being performed by the VV . M .

NORWICH . Social Lodge ( No . 9 J ) . — The installation meeting of this old lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., and proved of more than ordinary interest , there being over So brethren present to do honour to the new VV . M ., Bro . C Fasola , whose portrait we produce in another column . Amongst the visitors present

were Bros . Hamon Le Strange , D . P . G . M . ; Barnard , P . G . Sec . ; Harwell , White , Capt . Mills , and Baxter , P . G . Wardens ; Lacey , Baldry , Pearce , Butler , Riley , Olford , andS . Berry , all Past Prov . Grand Officers ; the W . M . ' s of the Union , Perseverance , Sincerity , and Walpole Lodges ; Payne , Neivhouse , Reeve , Palmer , Howitt , Morgan , Valenani , P . M . and Sec . Mentasti , and Faloj ( Rothesay LoJge , London ); Parker ( St . Paul's Lodge , London ) :