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He thanked them for proposing the toast , and again wished every prosperity to the Palatine Lodge , under whose auspices he first saw the light of Masonry . Bro . J . C . Moor , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " Uro . J . R . Pattison . " He believed that by courtesy and ability the newly-installed W . M . would ampl y verify the choice they had made , and uphold the dignity and
honour of the Palatine Lodge . In all the offices he had filled in the lodge , Bro . Pattison had displayed great attention aod ability , and he was sure they one and all wished him health and strength to fulfil the duties of his office . _ He had to hand over to his successor a valued jewel of the lodge , in the gold snuff boxwhich 50 years ago exactly , was presented
, by the lodge to Bro . Hardy , P . M ., who for 40 years very ably served the lodge , and on whose decease the box was purchased by Sir Henry Fenwick for 50 guineas and presented to the lodge . On the occasion of the presentation of the box , 50 years ago , Sir Cuthbert Sharp was the VV . M . At the festival , half a century ago , he was supported by the P . G . M . of the time , Lord Durham , also at the time
the D . G . M . of England , and by Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., M . P ., and other distinguished brethren , who at that distant date had honoured their lodge by their presence . He was sure they one and all wished the dignity and honour of the lodge to be maintained , and in the newlyinstalled VV . M . he was certain they had one who would remember the traditions of the Palatine , and do honour to
the chair . The toast was given with musical honours , after which , The W . M ., Bro . J . R . Pattison , in appropriate terms , acknowledged the kind way in which the toast had been proposed and received by the brethren . Bro . B . Levy , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . J . W ., proposed the toast of "The I . P . M . " He said : The few times I have
attended this lodge the brethren will agree with me the work has been done second to none of the predecessors who have been so highly spoken of this evening , lt has given me great satisfaction and p leasure to witness the able manner in which the ceremonies of our Order have been performed , and the courtesy and able manner in which the general business of the lodge has been conducted . Bro .
Moor has risen in the Craft very rapidly , and I am sure has done credit to the choice of the brethren who placed him in the chair of the Palatine Lodge . 1 _ am sure he gives up his office to his successor with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . 1 simply call upon you to drink the health and long life to our Bro . Moor . Bro . J . C . Moor , I . P . M ., in responding to the toast ,
thanked P . M . Levy for the handsome manner in which he had referred to bis past services . As the W . M . of the Palatine Lodge he had endeavoured to discharge the duties to the best of his ability , and was gratified if he had given satisfaction . He had been ably assisted by the Past Masters of the lodge , to whom he felt much indebted , and he should ever feel it a pleasure to give any services to
promote the future prosperity and success of the Palatine Lodge . The W . M . briefly proposed "The health of Bro . T . M . Watson , P . M ., " who had so ably and kindly assisted Bro . Moor in the installation ceremony . Bro . T . M . Watson , P . M ., suitably replied . Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . Sec , proposed the toast of "The Present and Past Oflicers of thc Lodge . " He said they
had duly honoured the toast of the VV . M ., and that of the I . P . M . —the one has his spurs to win in Freemasonry , while the other has fulfilled the duties with honour to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . He hoped all who had been appointed to oflice that day would do their best to discharge thc duties of their several offices , while the Wardens would remember how much they could assist the W . M . in the
duties of the lodge . Bros . Robt . Singleton , S . VV ., and VV . B . Ferguson , J . W ., replied in becoming terms . Bro . T . Jopling , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . J . J . Clay , P . M ., replied . The VV . M . gave "The Visiting Brethren , " to which
Bros . J . Dobson , VV . M . 80 ; J . Potts , P . M . 94 ; J . A . Hall , J . VV . 240 ; J . J . Bell , 541 ; D . G . Loraine ; J . Bailey , P . M . in ; J . G . Kirtley , VV . M . 949 ; T . Pinkney , W . M . 13 S 9 ; R . Hudson , W . M . 2039 , P . P . Sec . ; and L . Bruet , Macro Loge , Amenite , having suitably responded , tbe latter expressing in felicitous terms his appreciation of the kindly and fraternal reception he had met with .
BURSLEM . —St . Martin ' s Lodge ( No 98 ) . — The brethren of this lodge assembled on Thursday afternoon , the iSth inst , to celebrate the Festival of St . John and the installation of Bro . Thomas K . Pedley , W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened in the Boardroom , Town HaU , when the ceremony ol installation was performed by Bro . G . H . Pickburn , the retiring W . M .,
assisted by Bros . Frank Weston , P . G . S . B . ; J . Pierpoint , P . M . ; J . Thorburn , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Dain , P . P . G . D . C ; and S . Bennett , P . P . G . A . D . C . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . Woolf , S . VV . ; S . Watson , J . W . ; R . Dain , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Cope , Sec ; C . E . Woodstock , ; S . D . ; VV . Bainbridge , J . D . ; J . Godwin , LG . ; S . Bentley and E . Pearson , Stewards ; and Grocot , Tyler . After the investiture of the oflicers , an impressive
address was delivered to them by Bro . Thorburn , P . M . At the close of the lodge the brethren , numbering about 40 , adjourned to the Courtroom to a banquet provided by Bro . Morley and presided over by the VV . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , a selection of songs and glees were given by the Silverdale Glee Party , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . The visiting brethren included Bros . Tooth , 6 37 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Morris , VV . M . elect 451 ; and Dobson , 1914 .
YORK . —York , Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —The installation meeting and celebration of St . John the Evangelist in connection with this lodge was celebrated on the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place . The lodge was opened at half-past two , the VVorshipful Master , Bro . George Garbutt , occupying the chair . He was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . J . Todd ,
P . M . and Treas . 23 ( 1 , P . P . G . R . ; VV . Draper , S . VV . ; H , Foster , J . VV . ; the Very Rev . tbe Dean of York , P . G . C , Chap . ; VV , Smith , Sec ; T . G . Hodgson , S . D . ; S . Border , J . D . ; Geo . Davies , I . G . ; A . Sample , Org . ; H . S . Hopton , Stwd . ; W . G . Calvert , Tyler ; J . A . Barstow , P . M . ; Geo . Kirby , P . M . ; J . S . Rymer , P . M ., P . G . R . ; Mark Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; A . Buckle . B . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . 1 G 11 .
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P . P . G . S . W . ; Sir Frederick Milner , Bart ., M . P ., W . M . 1911 ; J . W . Woodall , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . W . Tew , D . P . G . M . West Yorks ; J . J . Needham , VV . M . 910 ; George Simpson , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . P . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . 1611 ; M . Millington , P . M . ifln ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . 1611 ; W . H . Gainforth , P . M . 236 ; Capt . Thomas , 236 ; J . Sampson , 236 ; G . Seller , 23 6 ; VV . B .
Dyson , 1611 ; J . B . Sampson , 23 C ; Purnell , 236 ; Lewis , 236 ; Haffner , 236 ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 1991 ; General Nason , 44 ; Wm . Brown , J . W . 1611 ; M . D . Jefferson , 236 ; J . C . Livesey , 236 ; E . Carter , 236 ; W . " Ward , 236 ; VV . H . Godby , 236 ; T . Watkinson , 236 ; J . Biscomb , 236 ; James Mennell , * li 6 n ; E . Thackray , 1611 ; H . R . Willis , 1449 ; W . F . Stroud , 3 S 2 ; W .
Starkey ; B . Langley Mills , 1611 ; H . Allison , 1 S 04 ; A . Jones , 250 ; T . Barnes , 294 ; VV . Wilson , 236 ; C . Anderson , 236 ; C . M . Forbes , 236 ; S . G . Crummack , 236 ; and C . Wardle , 23 G . The first business was the initiation of Lieut , and Adjutant the Hon . Cecil Bingham , the ceremony being performed in a meritorious manner by the W . M ., ably supported by
his officers . At four o'clock ; Bro . Todd was invited to occupy the chair in the position of Installing Master , the Senior Warden ' s chair being occupied by Bro . A . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., and that of Junior Warden by Bro . Mark Rooke , P . M . The VV . M . elect , Bro . W . Draper , S . W ., having been placed in the chair of K . S ., the brethren were called upon to give the usual salutes , and Bro . M . Rooke ,
P . M ., then explained the working tools of the M . M . Degree ; Bro . J . S . Rymer , P . M ., the F . C . Degree ; and Bro . S . Kirby those of the E . A . Degree . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following as his officers for the following 12 months : Bros . G . Garbutt , I . P . M . ; H . Foster , S . W . ; T . G . Hodgson , J . W . ; the Very Rev . A . Purey-Cust , D . D ., Dean of York , P . G . C , Chap . ; J . Todd
P . M ., P . G . R ., Treas . ; VV . Smith , Sec ; S . Border , S . D . ; G . Davies , J . D . ; C . Anderson , D . C ; A . Simple , Org . ; C M . Forbes , I . G . ; H . S . Hopton and S . G . Crummack , Stwds . ; and VV . G . Calvert , Tyler . Bro . G . Garbutt , P . M ., having given the charges to the officers on their being invested , Bro . Todd gave the addresses to the W . M . and the brethren , and Bro . M . Rooke tothe Wardens . The anthem was then sung , Bro . G . Kirby kindly taking the
solo . Bro . Todd and those who assisted him cannot be too highly complimented for the very efficient manner in which the ceremony was worked . Letters expressing regret at inability to be present were read from the R . VV . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Bell , J . P . ; Bros , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , Col . Inglis , Lieut . Long , W . J . Hughan , and others . I ! Bro . J . S . Rymer , P . M ., on behalf cf Bro . R . W .
Hollon , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., presented tothe lodge a very old and scarce plan of Jerusalem , for which a hearty vote of thanks was accorded , on the proposition of Bro . Todd , seconded by Bro . George Kirby . A banquet was held in the evening , supplied by Bro . Toes , at which the W . M . presided , and was supported by about 60 of his officers and brethren , including many visitors .
The toast list was as follows ; "The Oueen and the Craft , " proposed by the VV . M . ; " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " proposed by the W . M . ; " The R . W . Pro G . M . of England , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Dep . G . M . of England , the Earl of Lathom ; and the Grand Lodge , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro , the Very Rev . the Dean of York , P . G . C , and Bro .
T . W . Tew , Dep . Prov . G . M . VV . Yorkshire , P . G . D . ; " The R . W . the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . of the North and East Ridings ; the VV . Bro . Dr . Bell , D . P . G . M . ; and the Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , " proposed by Bro . Tew , and responded to by Bro . J . VV . Woodall , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . S . W . ; "The W . M . of the York Lodge , " proposed by the Dean of York , and responded to by the
W . M . ; "The I . P . M ., Bro . G . Garbutt , and the P . M . ' s of the York Lodge , " proposed by Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., and responded to by Bro . Garbutt ; "The Installing Master , Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., " proposed by Bro . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Todd ; " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . J . S . Ryiner , P . M ., P . G . R ., and responded toby Bro . J . W . Woodall as the
Charity Representative ; "The Sister Lodges and the Visitors , " proposed by Bro . Capt . Thomas , and responded to by Bro . Major McGacken , P . M ., and Bro . Needham , VV . M . ; "The Officers of the York Lodge , " proposed by Bro . M . D . Jefferson , and responded to by Bro . H . Foster , S . W . ; and "All Poor and Distressed Masons" brought the toast list to a close .
Several excellent songs and glees were contributed by Bros . Kirby , Sample , J . B . Sampson , Mennell , and others . Bro . Sample ably presided at the pianoforte , and one of the most successful and enjoyable evenings in the annals of the York Lodge was spent . 1 LEICESTER . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — A meeting was held on XVednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . R .
Michie , VV . M . ; R . Rowley , S . VV . ; F . Griffith , J . W . ; S . A . Marris , Treas . ; C . F . Wike , Sec . ; W . A . Fielding , S . D . ; H . J . Marshall , J . D . ; W . H . Williams , Org . ; J . Spurway . I . G . ; G . Collins and G . Clifton , Stwds . ; J . fauser , Tyler ; S . Cleaver , P . M . ; C E . Stretton , P . M . ; 1 . O . Law , P . M . ; C . Gurden , P . M . ; VV . H . Lead , J . H . Thompson , S . Wand , VV . H . Swinglee , VV . Bream , J . Young , J . Butcher , Anderson , H . Porklington , E . Snowden
A . Foster , H . H . Bastick , F . J . Brett , E . Newton , and W . T . Dogwell . Visitors : Bros . J . D . Harris , W . M . 15 ( 10 ; E . Mason , P . M . 1391 ; C . Oliver , P . M . 1007 ; H . P . Brown , J . W . 523 ; J . Harrison ; and J . Waring , 1391 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . R . Rowley , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bros . Duncan , Weatherburn , and Laken were passed to the Second Degree .
HANLEY . —Menturia Lodge ( No . 418 ) . —The Festival of St . John was celebrated at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., and Bro . J . Lovell Hamshaw was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . Upwards of 50 brethren were present on the occasion , the Board of Installed Masters consisting of the following : Bros . John Bromley , the retiring W . M . ; J . B . Piercy , P . G . S . W . ; VV .
H . Hales , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . W . ; Dr . J . S . Crapper , P . P . G . A . D . C ; F . Brandon , P . M . ; W . J . Carr , P . M . ; J . Stringer , P . M . ; and the following visiting brethren : Bros . J . Payne Hall , 456 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; E . H . Croydon , 4 G 0 , P . G . A . S . ; J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . G . J . D . ; F . Mountford , 460 , P . O . Org . ; F . Weston , 98 , P . G . S . B . ; VV . T . Aggutter , VV . M . 4 60 ; G . H . Pickburn , VV . M . 98 ; and D . H . Dunning , P . M . 6 37 . * " " The ceremony of installation was very impressively per-
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formed by Bro . Bromley , assisted by Bros . Hales , Piercy , Bickley , Crapper , and Brandon . The following were invested with the collars and badges of their respective offices : Bros . E . B . Jackson , S . W . ; E . V . Greatbach , J . VV . ; VV . H . Hales , Treas . ; , XV . Tunnicliffe , Sec . ; the Rev . E . D . Boothman , Chap . ; G . Barlow , S . D . ; J . Lobley , J . D . ; T . Taylor , D . C ; J . Wain , Org . ; H . Windle , I . G . ; J . Buckley and D . Heath , Stwds . ; and G . Wilkes ,
Tyler . After the close of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . J . Warrillow . Bro . Hamshaw presided , and at the conclusion of the repast proposed the loyal and other toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Spencer Lawton , P . M ., proposed "The Health of
the P . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Tudor , " and Bro . Beardmore , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . Gough , and the other Prov . Grand Oflicers , " for whom Bro . Piercy responded . The W . M . then spoke in highly complimentary terms of the manner in which Bro . Bromley had discharged the duties of VV . M . during the year , and of the hospitality
which he had displayed in connection with the jubileeof the lodge . He then in suitable terms , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Bromley a splendid Past Master's jewel . On the ribbon is a Neo Grec or Etruscan vase in gold , with a fillet from the verge of the shoulder , on which is inscribed the name of the lodge , the terminals of cover and foot being formed of the acanthus leaf . On the
obverse side of the jewel is a suitable inscription , viz .: — " Presented as a mark of esteem by the brethren of the Menturia Lodge , to their worthy brother , John Bromley , P . M ., December 16 , 1884 . " Bro . Bromley in a neat speech , which was cordially received , expressed his grateful thanks for the kindness of the brethren of the lodge . Afte . a short interval he
proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Hamshaw in responding declared that he had been very much impressed with the solemnity of the proceedings of the day . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . Bickley and acknowledged by Bros . Hall and Ingamells . The health of Bro . Hales having been drunk with great
cordiality , Bro . J . Charlesworth proposed " The Masonic Charities , " observing that the more he saw of Freemasonry the better he liked it . There was a sanctity and harmony about the proceedings in a Masonic lodge which made him anxious to devote some time to it . Charity was the very essence of Freemasonry , and the Masonic Charities were doing a splendid work , and it was gratifying to know that
they were well supported in Staffordahire , and particularly by the Menturia Lodge . Bro . Taylor , in an ; excellent speech in commendation of the Masonic Charities in London , and of the noble work done by the Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association , responded . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list . During the evening vocal music was supplied , and the proceedings were harmonious throughout .
CARMARTHEN . —St . Peter's Lodge ( No . 476 ) . —On the 16 th inst . there was ] a large assemblage of the members of the above lodge at the lodge room , and a very fair sprinkling of visitors , to witness the installation of Bro . Howell Howells as W . M . The W . M . has fairly earned his right to his position by his faithful service in subordinate positions in the lodge , and we were glad to see so many
Past Masters present to welcome him into their ranks . " lt goes without saying " that Bro . Howell Howells , having so faithfully ( served the lodge in the various offices he has filled , will take care that the honour of his lodge shall not suffer in his hands , but shall be handed down to his successor with , at least , undiminished splendour , for Bro . Howells now has the pleasure and honour of presiding over the
premier lodge of the Western Division of South Wales . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Hutchins , P . M ., in a very effective manner . The following is a list of the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Jones , I . P . M . ; W . Lewis Hughes , S . W . ; J . A . J . Timmins , J . W . ; Rev . T . Rus Walters , Chap . ; John Morris , Treas . ; H . Cadle , Sec ; Rev . C G . Brown , S . D . ; T . Walters ,
J . D . j W . Morris , [ LG . j E . H . Davis and C . Jones , Stwds . ; and F . Stokes , Tyler . After the ceremony of installation , the brethren adjourned to the May Bush Royal Hotel , where Bro . D . G . Williams had prepared a very capital spread , which was done full justice to , after which the usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the way usual amongst brethren of the Craft . Not the least
interesting of the musical portion of the evening ' s entertainment was a Masonic part song , composed by the son of the W . M . for the occasion . No onc was more surprised than the VV . M . at this , as he was unaware of the fact . Mr . Willie Howells is well known in London musical circles as a very promising tenor , and as a composer of no mean ability . This song , if Mr . Howells publishes it , cannot fail to become a favourite in the Masonic world . The company broke up after a most enjoyable evening .
GREAT DRIFFIELD . — Sykes ; Lodge ( No . 1040 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this ' lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., and was attended by an unusually large number of brethren . Bro . W . H . Porritt , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Elgey , P . M ., Treas ., P . G . A . P ., as S . W . 5 James Bordass , J . W . ; H . Wrigglesworth , as S . D . ; W .
Mignmoor , J . U . ; J . bcott Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; John Baines , Chap . ; Geo . S . Highmoor , D . C ; James Watson , I . G . ; John Tate , Org . ; W . House and Overend , Stwds . ; G . Potts , Tyler ; also Bros . J . Duner , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; H . Holgreaves , P . M . ; Stanley , Pulman , Atkin , Sellers , Dunning , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Bryan , P . M . 294 , P . G . D . C ; Kemp , P . M . 294 ; Sugden .
P . M . 294 ; Marshall , P . M . 294 , P . P . G . D . C ; Thompson Foley , 294 ; Winterbottom , P . M . 734 ; Timmins , W . M . 734 ; and Kemp , Tyler 734 . After the usual formal business of the lodge had been completed , minutes confirmed , and correspondence read , the brethren adjourned to the Falcon Hotel , where , under
the presidency of Bro . Elgey , P . M ., Treas ., the officers for the year entertained their esteemed W . M . to supper , provided in truly Yorkshire fashion by Bro . Atkin , this being the first occasion on which Bro . Atkin had the pleasure of entertaining the brethren , having only recently been initiated , and , so far , passed the degree of a Fellow Craft at the last meeting of the lodge .
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He thanked them for proposing the toast , and again wished every prosperity to the Palatine Lodge , under whose auspices he first saw the light of Masonry . Bro . J . C . Moor , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " Uro . J . R . Pattison . " He believed that by courtesy and ability the newly-installed W . M . would ampl y verify the choice they had made , and uphold the dignity and
honour of the Palatine Lodge . In all the offices he had filled in the lodge , Bro . Pattison had displayed great attention aod ability , and he was sure they one and all wished him health and strength to fulfil the duties of his office . _ He had to hand over to his successor a valued jewel of the lodge , in the gold snuff boxwhich 50 years ago exactly , was presented
, by the lodge to Bro . Hardy , P . M ., who for 40 years very ably served the lodge , and on whose decease the box was purchased by Sir Henry Fenwick for 50 guineas and presented to the lodge . On the occasion of the presentation of the box , 50 years ago , Sir Cuthbert Sharp was the VV . M . At the festival , half a century ago , he was supported by the P . G . M . of the time , Lord Durham , also at the time
the D . G . M . of England , and by Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., M . P ., and other distinguished brethren , who at that distant date had honoured their lodge by their presence . He was sure they one and all wished the dignity and honour of the lodge to be maintained , and in the newlyinstalled VV . M . he was certain they had one who would remember the traditions of the Palatine , and do honour to
the chair . The toast was given with musical honours , after which , The W . M ., Bro . J . R . Pattison , in appropriate terms , acknowledged the kind way in which the toast had been proposed and received by the brethren . Bro . B . Levy , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . J . W ., proposed the toast of "The I . P . M . " He said : The few times I have
attended this lodge the brethren will agree with me the work has been done second to none of the predecessors who have been so highly spoken of this evening , lt has given me great satisfaction and p leasure to witness the able manner in which the ceremonies of our Order have been performed , and the courtesy and able manner in which the general business of the lodge has been conducted . Bro .
Moor has risen in the Craft very rapidly , and I am sure has done credit to the choice of the brethren who placed him in the chair of the Palatine Lodge . 1 _ am sure he gives up his office to his successor with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . 1 simply call upon you to drink the health and long life to our Bro . Moor . Bro . J . C . Moor , I . P . M ., in responding to the toast ,
thanked P . M . Levy for the handsome manner in which he had referred to bis past services . As the W . M . of the Palatine Lodge he had endeavoured to discharge the duties to the best of his ability , and was gratified if he had given satisfaction . He had been ably assisted by the Past Masters of the lodge , to whom he felt much indebted , and he should ever feel it a pleasure to give any services to
promote the future prosperity and success of the Palatine Lodge . The W . M . briefly proposed "The health of Bro . T . M . Watson , P . M ., " who had so ably and kindly assisted Bro . Moor in the installation ceremony . Bro . T . M . Watson , P . M ., suitably replied . Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . Sec , proposed the toast of "The Present and Past Oflicers of thc Lodge . " He said they
had duly honoured the toast of the VV . M ., and that of the I . P . M . —the one has his spurs to win in Freemasonry , while the other has fulfilled the duties with honour to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . He hoped all who had been appointed to oflice that day would do their best to discharge thc duties of their several offices , while the Wardens would remember how much they could assist the W . M . in the
duties of the lodge . Bros . Robt . Singleton , S . VV ., and VV . B . Ferguson , J . W ., replied in becoming terms . Bro . T . Jopling , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . J . J . Clay , P . M ., replied . The VV . M . gave "The Visiting Brethren , " to which
Bros . J . Dobson , VV . M . 80 ; J . Potts , P . M . 94 ; J . A . Hall , J . VV . 240 ; J . J . Bell , 541 ; D . G . Loraine ; J . Bailey , P . M . in ; J . G . Kirtley , VV . M . 949 ; T . Pinkney , W . M . 13 S 9 ; R . Hudson , W . M . 2039 , P . P . Sec . ; and L . Bruet , Macro Loge , Amenite , having suitably responded , tbe latter expressing in felicitous terms his appreciation of the kindly and fraternal reception he had met with .
BURSLEM . —St . Martin ' s Lodge ( No 98 ) . — The brethren of this lodge assembled on Thursday afternoon , the iSth inst , to celebrate the Festival of St . John and the installation of Bro . Thomas K . Pedley , W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened in the Boardroom , Town HaU , when the ceremony ol installation was performed by Bro . G . H . Pickburn , the retiring W . M .,
assisted by Bros . Frank Weston , P . G . S . B . ; J . Pierpoint , P . M . ; J . Thorburn , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Dain , P . P . G . D . C ; and S . Bennett , P . P . G . A . D . C . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . Woolf , S . VV . ; S . Watson , J . W . ; R . Dain , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Cope , Sec ; C . E . Woodstock , ; S . D . ; VV . Bainbridge , J . D . ; J . Godwin , LG . ; S . Bentley and E . Pearson , Stewards ; and Grocot , Tyler . After the investiture of the oflicers , an impressive
address was delivered to them by Bro . Thorburn , P . M . At the close of the lodge the brethren , numbering about 40 , adjourned to the Courtroom to a banquet provided by Bro . Morley and presided over by the VV . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , a selection of songs and glees were given by the Silverdale Glee Party , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . The visiting brethren included Bros . Tooth , 6 37 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Morris , VV . M . elect 451 ; and Dobson , 1914 .
YORK . —York , Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —The installation meeting and celebration of St . John the Evangelist in connection with this lodge was celebrated on the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place . The lodge was opened at half-past two , the VVorshipful Master , Bro . George Garbutt , occupying the chair . He was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . J . Todd ,
P . M . and Treas . 23 ( 1 , P . P . G . R . ; VV . Draper , S . VV . ; H , Foster , J . VV . ; the Very Rev . tbe Dean of York , P . G . C , Chap . ; VV , Smith , Sec ; T . G . Hodgson , S . D . ; S . Border , J . D . ; Geo . Davies , I . G . ; A . Sample , Org . ; H . S . Hopton , Stwd . ; W . G . Calvert , Tyler ; J . A . Barstow , P . M . ; Geo . Kirby , P . M . ; J . S . Rymer , P . M ., P . G . R . ; Mark Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; A . Buckle . B . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . 1 G 11 .
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P . P . G . S . W . ; Sir Frederick Milner , Bart ., M . P ., W . M . 1911 ; J . W . Woodall , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . W . Tew , D . P . G . M . West Yorks ; J . J . Needham , VV . M . 910 ; George Simpson , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . P . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . 1611 ; M . Millington , P . M . ifln ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . 1611 ; W . H . Gainforth , P . M . 236 ; Capt . Thomas , 236 ; J . Sampson , 236 ; G . Seller , 23 6 ; VV . B .
Dyson , 1611 ; J . B . Sampson , 23 C ; Purnell , 236 ; Lewis , 236 ; Haffner , 236 ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 1991 ; General Nason , 44 ; Wm . Brown , J . W . 1611 ; M . D . Jefferson , 236 ; J . C . Livesey , 236 ; E . Carter , 236 ; W . " Ward , 236 ; VV . H . Godby , 236 ; T . Watkinson , 236 ; J . Biscomb , 236 ; James Mennell , * li 6 n ; E . Thackray , 1611 ; H . R . Willis , 1449 ; W . F . Stroud , 3 S 2 ; W .
Starkey ; B . Langley Mills , 1611 ; H . Allison , 1 S 04 ; A . Jones , 250 ; T . Barnes , 294 ; VV . Wilson , 236 ; C . Anderson , 236 ; C . M . Forbes , 236 ; S . G . Crummack , 236 ; and C . Wardle , 23 G . The first business was the initiation of Lieut , and Adjutant the Hon . Cecil Bingham , the ceremony being performed in a meritorious manner by the W . M ., ably supported by
his officers . At four o'clock ; Bro . Todd was invited to occupy the chair in the position of Installing Master , the Senior Warden ' s chair being occupied by Bro . A . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., and that of Junior Warden by Bro . Mark Rooke , P . M . The VV . M . elect , Bro . W . Draper , S . W ., having been placed in the chair of K . S ., the brethren were called upon to give the usual salutes , and Bro . M . Rooke ,
P . M ., then explained the working tools of the M . M . Degree ; Bro . J . S . Rymer , P . M ., the F . C . Degree ; and Bro . S . Kirby those of the E . A . Degree . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following as his officers for the following 12 months : Bros . G . Garbutt , I . P . M . ; H . Foster , S . W . ; T . G . Hodgson , J . W . ; the Very Rev . A . Purey-Cust , D . D ., Dean of York , P . G . C , Chap . ; J . Todd
P . M ., P . G . R ., Treas . ; VV . Smith , Sec ; S . Border , S . D . ; G . Davies , J . D . ; C . Anderson , D . C ; A . Simple , Org . ; C M . Forbes , I . G . ; H . S . Hopton and S . G . Crummack , Stwds . ; and VV . G . Calvert , Tyler . Bro . G . Garbutt , P . M ., having given the charges to the officers on their being invested , Bro . Todd gave the addresses to the W . M . and the brethren , and Bro . M . Rooke tothe Wardens . The anthem was then sung , Bro . G . Kirby kindly taking the
solo . Bro . Todd and those who assisted him cannot be too highly complimented for the very efficient manner in which the ceremony was worked . Letters expressing regret at inability to be present were read from the R . VV . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Bell , J . P . ; Bros , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , Col . Inglis , Lieut . Long , W . J . Hughan , and others . I ! Bro . J . S . Rymer , P . M ., on behalf cf Bro . R . W .
Hollon , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., presented tothe lodge a very old and scarce plan of Jerusalem , for which a hearty vote of thanks was accorded , on the proposition of Bro . Todd , seconded by Bro . George Kirby . A banquet was held in the evening , supplied by Bro . Toes , at which the W . M . presided , and was supported by about 60 of his officers and brethren , including many visitors .
The toast list was as follows ; "The Oueen and the Craft , " proposed by the VV . M . ; " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " proposed by the W . M . ; " The R . W . Pro G . M . of England , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Dep . G . M . of England , the Earl of Lathom ; and the Grand Lodge , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro , the Very Rev . the Dean of York , P . G . C , and Bro .
T . W . Tew , Dep . Prov . G . M . VV . Yorkshire , P . G . D . ; " The R . W . the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . of the North and East Ridings ; the VV . Bro . Dr . Bell , D . P . G . M . ; and the Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , " proposed by Bro . Tew , and responded to by Bro . J . VV . Woodall , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . S . W . ; "The W . M . of the York Lodge , " proposed by the Dean of York , and responded to by the
W . M . ; "The I . P . M ., Bro . G . Garbutt , and the P . M . ' s of the York Lodge , " proposed by Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., and responded to by Bro . Garbutt ; "The Installing Master , Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., " proposed by Bro . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Todd ; " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . J . S . Ryiner , P . M ., P . G . R ., and responded toby Bro . J . W . Woodall as the
Charity Representative ; "The Sister Lodges and the Visitors , " proposed by Bro . Capt . Thomas , and responded to by Bro . Major McGacken , P . M ., and Bro . Needham , VV . M . ; "The Officers of the York Lodge , " proposed by Bro . M . D . Jefferson , and responded to by Bro . H . Foster , S . W . ; and "All Poor and Distressed Masons" brought the toast list to a close .
Several excellent songs and glees were contributed by Bros . Kirby , Sample , J . B . Sampson , Mennell , and others . Bro . Sample ably presided at the pianoforte , and one of the most successful and enjoyable evenings in the annals of the York Lodge was spent . 1 LEICESTER . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — A meeting was held on XVednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . R .
Michie , VV . M . ; R . Rowley , S . VV . ; F . Griffith , J . W . ; S . A . Marris , Treas . ; C . F . Wike , Sec . ; W . A . Fielding , S . D . ; H . J . Marshall , J . D . ; W . H . Williams , Org . ; J . Spurway . I . G . ; G . Collins and G . Clifton , Stwds . ; J . fauser , Tyler ; S . Cleaver , P . M . ; C E . Stretton , P . M . ; 1 . O . Law , P . M . ; C . Gurden , P . M . ; VV . H . Lead , J . H . Thompson , S . Wand , VV . H . Swinglee , VV . Bream , J . Young , J . Butcher , Anderson , H . Porklington , E . Snowden
A . Foster , H . H . Bastick , F . J . Brett , E . Newton , and W . T . Dogwell . Visitors : Bros . J . D . Harris , W . M . 15 ( 10 ; E . Mason , P . M . 1391 ; C . Oliver , P . M . 1007 ; H . P . Brown , J . W . 523 ; J . Harrison ; and J . Waring , 1391 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . R . Rowley , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bros . Duncan , Weatherburn , and Laken were passed to the Second Degree .
HANLEY . —Menturia Lodge ( No . 418 ) . —The Festival of St . John was celebrated at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., and Bro . J . Lovell Hamshaw was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year . Upwards of 50 brethren were present on the occasion , the Board of Installed Masters consisting of the following : Bros . John Bromley , the retiring W . M . ; J . B . Piercy , P . G . S . W . ; VV .
H . Hales , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . W . ; Dr . J . S . Crapper , P . P . G . A . D . C ; F . Brandon , P . M . ; W . J . Carr , P . M . ; J . Stringer , P . M . ; and the following visiting brethren : Bros . J . Payne Hall , 456 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; E . H . Croydon , 4 G 0 , P . G . A . S . ; J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . G . J . D . ; F . Mountford , 460 , P . O . Org . ; F . Weston , 98 , P . G . S . B . ; VV . T . Aggutter , VV . M . 4 60 ; G . H . Pickburn , VV . M . 98 ; and D . H . Dunning , P . M . 6 37 . * " " The ceremony of installation was very impressively per-
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formed by Bro . Bromley , assisted by Bros . Hales , Piercy , Bickley , Crapper , and Brandon . The following were invested with the collars and badges of their respective offices : Bros . E . B . Jackson , S . W . ; E . V . Greatbach , J . VV . ; VV . H . Hales , Treas . ; , XV . Tunnicliffe , Sec . ; the Rev . E . D . Boothman , Chap . ; G . Barlow , S . D . ; J . Lobley , J . D . ; T . Taylor , D . C ; J . Wain , Org . ; H . Windle , I . G . ; J . Buckley and D . Heath , Stwds . ; and G . Wilkes ,
Tyler . After the close of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . J . Warrillow . Bro . Hamshaw presided , and at the conclusion of the repast proposed the loyal and other toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Spencer Lawton , P . M ., proposed "The Health of
the P . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Tudor , " and Bro . Beardmore , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . Gough , and the other Prov . Grand Oflicers , " for whom Bro . Piercy responded . The W . M . then spoke in highly complimentary terms of the manner in which Bro . Bromley had discharged the duties of VV . M . during the year , and of the hospitality
which he had displayed in connection with the jubileeof the lodge . He then in suitable terms , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Bromley a splendid Past Master's jewel . On the ribbon is a Neo Grec or Etruscan vase in gold , with a fillet from the verge of the shoulder , on which is inscribed the name of the lodge , the terminals of cover and foot being formed of the acanthus leaf . On the
obverse side of the jewel is a suitable inscription , viz .: — " Presented as a mark of esteem by the brethren of the Menturia Lodge , to their worthy brother , John Bromley , P . M ., December 16 , 1884 . " Bro . Bromley in a neat speech , which was cordially received , expressed his grateful thanks for the kindness of the brethren of the lodge . Afte . a short interval he
proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Hamshaw in responding declared that he had been very much impressed with the solemnity of the proceedings of the day . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . Bickley and acknowledged by Bros . Hall and Ingamells . The health of Bro . Hales having been drunk with great
cordiality , Bro . J . Charlesworth proposed " The Masonic Charities , " observing that the more he saw of Freemasonry the better he liked it . There was a sanctity and harmony about the proceedings in a Masonic lodge which made him anxious to devote some time to it . Charity was the very essence of Freemasonry , and the Masonic Charities were doing a splendid work , and it was gratifying to know that
they were well supported in Staffordahire , and particularly by the Menturia Lodge . Bro . Taylor , in an ; excellent speech in commendation of the Masonic Charities in London , and of the noble work done by the Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association , responded . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list . During the evening vocal music was supplied , and the proceedings were harmonious throughout .
CARMARTHEN . —St . Peter's Lodge ( No . 476 ) . —On the 16 th inst . there was ] a large assemblage of the members of the above lodge at the lodge room , and a very fair sprinkling of visitors , to witness the installation of Bro . Howell Howells as W . M . The W . M . has fairly earned his right to his position by his faithful service in subordinate positions in the lodge , and we were glad to see so many
Past Masters present to welcome him into their ranks . " lt goes without saying " that Bro . Howell Howells , having so faithfully ( served the lodge in the various offices he has filled , will take care that the honour of his lodge shall not suffer in his hands , but shall be handed down to his successor with , at least , undiminished splendour , for Bro . Howells now has the pleasure and honour of presiding over the
premier lodge of the Western Division of South Wales . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Hutchins , P . M ., in a very effective manner . The following is a list of the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Jones , I . P . M . ; W . Lewis Hughes , S . W . ; J . A . J . Timmins , J . W . ; Rev . T . Rus Walters , Chap . ; John Morris , Treas . ; H . Cadle , Sec ; Rev . C G . Brown , S . D . ; T . Walters ,
J . D . j W . Morris , [ LG . j E . H . Davis and C . Jones , Stwds . ; and F . Stokes , Tyler . After the ceremony of installation , the brethren adjourned to the May Bush Royal Hotel , where Bro . D . G . Williams had prepared a very capital spread , which was done full justice to , after which the usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the way usual amongst brethren of the Craft . Not the least
interesting of the musical portion of the evening ' s entertainment was a Masonic part song , composed by the son of the W . M . for the occasion . No onc was more surprised than the VV . M . at this , as he was unaware of the fact . Mr . Willie Howells is well known in London musical circles as a very promising tenor , and as a composer of no mean ability . This song , if Mr . Howells publishes it , cannot fail to become a favourite in the Masonic world . The company broke up after a most enjoyable evening .
GREAT DRIFFIELD . — Sykes ; Lodge ( No . 1040 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this ' lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., and was attended by an unusually large number of brethren . Bro . W . H . Porritt , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Elgey , P . M ., Treas ., P . G . A . P ., as S . W . 5 James Bordass , J . W . ; H . Wrigglesworth , as S . D . ; W .
Mignmoor , J . U . ; J . bcott Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; John Baines , Chap . ; Geo . S . Highmoor , D . C ; James Watson , I . G . ; John Tate , Org . ; W . House and Overend , Stwds . ; G . Potts , Tyler ; also Bros . J . Duner , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; H . Holgreaves , P . M . ; Stanley , Pulman , Atkin , Sellers , Dunning , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Bryan , P . M . 294 , P . G . D . C ; Kemp , P . M . 294 ; Sugden .
P . M . 294 ; Marshall , P . M . 294 , P . P . G . D . C ; Thompson Foley , 294 ; Winterbottom , P . M . 734 ; Timmins , W . M . 734 ; and Kemp , Tyler 734 . After the usual formal business of the lodge had been completed , minutes confirmed , and correspondence read , the brethren adjourned to the Falcon Hotel , where , under
the presidency of Bro . Elgey , P . M ., Treas ., the officers for the year entertained their esteemed W . M . to supper , provided in truly Yorkshire fashion by Bro . Atkin , this being the first occasion on which Bro . Atkin had the pleasure of entertaining the brethren , having only recently been initiated , and , so far , passed the degree of a Fellow Craft at the last meeting of the lodge .