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The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., Bro . G . Osborn presented Bro . Dr . W . T . Knight for installation as W . M . of the lodge during the ensuing year , and the ceremony was most admirably and impressively performed by Bro . J . C . Jones , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . There was a Board of about 20 Installed Masters present . The newly-installed VV . M . afterwards appointed and invested the following as

his officers during his year of office : Bros . H . W . Giles , p . p . G . P ., S . W . ; H . Packer , jun ., J . W . ; F . T . Clarke , Sec . ; G . Osborn , Treas . ; Rev . ] . Jenkins , P . M ., P . P . G . C , ChaD . ; H . T . Bradley , S . D . ; H . G . Fulcher , J . D . ; T . Maltinson , I . G . ; W . H . Welch , Stwd . ; J . C . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; and E . Snedker , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation a hearty vote of thanks

was accorded to Bro . Jones for the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremony , upon the motion of Bro . T . Oldham , seconded by Bro . M . Heslop . Bro . F . Billingham , on behalf of Bro H . Allmitt , of the Beneventa Lodge , who was unavoidably absent , presented to the Lodge of Fidelity a set of working tools in the Third Degree . The present was heartily accepted by the W . M .,

and Bro . Billingham was asked to convey the hearty thanks of the lodge to Bfb .. Allmitt for his kindness . A vote of thanks to Bro . Allni ""!' , was proposed and carried , and to be entered on the' minutes , on the proposition of Bro . Jones , seconded by Bro . Kingcombe . The lodge was then closed . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet at the Pomfret Hotel , and the catering of Bro .

McAusltn gave great satisfaction . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Dr . Knight , presided , and the number of the company was augmented by the presence of Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., and Secretary of the Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution ; Bros . A . Jones , P . M . 1764 ; and S . S . Campaion , 1764 . At the conclusion of the banquet the Worshipful Master

proposed The Queen and the Craft , " which was loyally honoured . The Worshipful Master next submitted the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Order , " and spoke in high terms of praise of the great interest shown in Alasonry by his Royal Highness . The toast of " The Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ,

M . W . Pro G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Alount Edgcumbe , R . W . Deputy G . M . ; and therestof the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " followed from the chair , and was replied to by Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . Bro . H . r . Bradley submitted the toast of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , R . W . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Butler VVilkins , Deputy Prov . G . M .: and the rest of the Prov .

Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The toast was acknowledged by Bro . A . Cockerill , P . P . G . Treas ., who expressed his regret at the absence of the D . P . G . M ., but his pleasure at the recovery from his recent illness . Bro . M . Heslop , I . P . M ., submitted the toa ^ t of the evening , that of "The Worshipful Master of the Lodge of

Fidelity . " In lodge and also out of lodge Bro . Knight , he said , was honoured as a brother , and in every sense of the word had been tried and found true . As a brother Mason , he said he could speak of him as one who had proved the truest and most disinterested friend any person could wish for . He felt the W . M . had not lived among them the number of years he had without their appreciating not only

his intellectual qualities , but those of heart and mind , which knitted them together in one great brotherhood , irrespective of class , creed , or country . They had known him in the past , and had proved his fidelity . They had proved his ability , and had learned of his charity , and he w is possessed of that great decision of character which would well enable him to carry out the high office to which he had been

elected . The toast was most heartily drunk . The Worshipful Master , in the course of his reply , said that was one of the happiest moments of his life . He thought every Mason felt proud when he reached the position in which they had placed him , and more especially must he teel happy when he found himself surrounded by

so many distinguished brethren and friends . It was a difficult matter , he said , to follow such a Master as Bro . Heslop , but still , he would do his best to carry out the duties of his office , and to follow the excellent example set him by the l . P . M . He hoped the officers and brethren of the lodge would give him all the assistance they could during his year of office , and that it might prove a most successful and

pleasant year . _ "The Visiting Brethren" was submitted by Bro . W . Whitton , and responded to by Bros . F . B . Whitford , J . J . Hart , H . Brown , A . Jones , J . Currall , the Rev . W . Holding , and S . S . Campion . Bro . H . G . Fulcher proposed "The Installing Master and Past Masters of the Lodge of Fidelity , " to which Bro . J- C . Jones , replied . ine i t \

reasurer" was given oy Bro . me Kev . w . Howes , and responded to by Bro . G . Osborn , who proposed " The Masonic Charities , which was replied to by Bro . James Terry . The Worshipful Master gave "The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge of Fidelity , " and the toast was acknowledged ° y Bro . H . W . Giles , S . W . The Tyler ' s toast brought the list to a close . Several excellent songs were sung at intervals .

WOLVERHAMPTON . Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers ( No . J 3 S ) . —On the Cth inst . the above lodge met at the Drill 1 Ull , and installed Bro . Capt . H . E . Proctor as W . M for the Fljsuing year . The Installing Master was Bro . F . Nokes . 'he VV . M . appointed and invested the following brethren ? s his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . H . Percy Smith ,

' ¦ P -M . j Right Hon . Earl of Dartmouth , S . W . ; J . D . Wassell , J . W . ; Rev . W . Prosser , M . A ., Chap . ; H . K'tson , Treas . ; T . Gill Bennet , J . P ., Sec ; W . Gough Alien , S . D . j T . Wolverson , L . R . C . P ., M . R . C . S ., J . D . ; Maj . G . W . Walker , D . C ; J . Roper , Mus . Bac Cantab ., Org . ; Capt . H . Staveley Hill , I . G . ; Lieut . C . L . N . w 'l = on and Surg .-Lieut . T . Ridley Bradley , M . D ., Stwds . ; a , i ( l Serg .-Instructor J . Ellis , Tyler .

WOKING . . Bisley Lodge ( No . 2317 ) . —The annual instal'ation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall j " Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when there was an unusually . ge attendance of distinguished brtthren present , includm fi" Bros . Colonel Noel Money , C . B ., Prov . G . AL ; Law ,

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R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; Dr . Eager , Tyler , Major Collins , Madeley , Hicks , Squire , Welch , AIossop , Harper , Passmore , Webb , Littleboy , and others . The W . M . installed his successor , Bro . C F . Passmore , Mus . Bac , in a most impressive manner , and Bro . Passmore afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Webb , S . W . ; Littleboy , J . W . ; Hoey , Treas . ; Lancaster , Sec . ; Hayes , S . D . ; Griffin , I . D .

Jackman , I . G . ; and Gale and Clinton , Stewards . Bro . Passmore then , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . Major Collins with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . At the banquet , at which about 40 sat down , the customary toasts were proposed by the W . M . During the evening an excellent programme of vocal music was contributed by Bros . Squire , Welch , Harper , "Webb , and Littleboy , Bro . Fisher , the Organist of the Abbey Lodge , having charge of the musical arrangements .

YORK . York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Alasonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on the 16 th instant , the W . M ., Bro . J . B . Sampson , presiding , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and other brethren : Bros . A . Jones , S . W . ; E . Carter , J . W . ; Rev . C Linley , Chap . ; J . Todd , Treas . ; A . Procter , Sec ; M . Bryson , S . D . ; F . S . Gramshaw , J . D . ; T . Sanderson ,

Org . ; F . W . Laughton , I . G . ; John Biscomb , D . of C ; E . R . Turner , Steward ; J . Hall , Tyler ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; S . Border , P . M . ; W . Draper , P . M . ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . M . ; G . Robinson , P . M . ; A . Buckle , P . M . ; G . Kirby , P . M . ; H . Foster , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; E . H . Purnell , l . P . M . ; J . W . Barstow , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; T . S . Brogden , P . M . ; J . T . Sellers , A . P . Skeat , Henry Scott , R . Hodgson , J . A . Askew , W . Hepper , R .

H . Oakley , C . Anderson , W . N . Stimpson , A . J . Rudgard , T . Smith , W . D . Rudgard , W . Bellerby , C . Hollander , Sir Joseph Terry , and J . G . Butcher , M . P . Visitors : Bros . G . Lamb , 1611 ; J . Shonksmith , W . M . 1611 ; B . Kilvington , 1611 ; W . J . Wilkinson , P . M . 1 S 4 S , P . S . G . W . ; J . V . Cooper , P . AL 1 S 4 S , P . P . G . R . ; W . H . Cooper , P . M . 602 , P . P . G . R . ; C Wilson , 1611 ; A . R . Wood , 1991 ; VV . Sykes , G . Pook , W . H . Dawson , E . Thackway , D . Scoby ,

W . Bean , Joseph Ankers , C . Garrood , E . Debenham , Jno . Ankers , Wm . Hornsey , J . Smith , T . H . Vaughan , T . Farmery , A . Archer , and W . T . Beckwith , of 1611 . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the Secretary , Bro . Alfred Procter , and confirmed . The election of a representative to serve on the Committee of the Masonic Charities Association of the province then took place , and Bro . Jos . Todd ,

P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas ., was unanimously re-elected . Bro . Todd , at the request of the W . M ., took the chair , and Bro . Butcher was raised to the Degree of M . M . by the acting VV . M ., who also delivered in his usual able manner the traditional history to the newly-raised brother . The working tools were explained by Bro . E . Carter , J . W . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the subsequent harmonious proceedings included the loyal and Masonic toasts and vocal and instrumental music .

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Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C , when there were present Comps . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., acting Al . E . Z . ; J . Taylor , P . Z ., acting H . ; VV . Hawcs , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; S . M . Banker , P . S . ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z . ; Holland

P . Z . ; H . Hughes , P . Z . ; W . R . Dixon , P . Z . ; W . H Dunn , Kent , and F . V . Goddard . Comp . Cooper , M . E . Z 144 6 , was a visitor . The minutes of the last convocation were read and con firmed . Bro . Frank Valentine Goddaid , 917 , was exalted

Three brethren were proposed lor exaltation at the next meeting . The following ollicers were duly elected for the ensuing year : Comps . VV . Hawes , Al . E . Z . ; S . AI . Banker , H . ; J . Taylor , P . Z ., J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; G . Grant , S . N . j F . V . Goddard , P . S . ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z ., Stwd . ; and J . J . Marsh , Janitor .

Kennington Chapter ( No . 1381 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing transpontine chapter was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , when there were present , among others , Comps . A . E . Austin , M . E . Z . ; W . Westley , P . Z ., acting H . ; J . Dennis , J . ; Henry Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., S . E . ; George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G .

P . S ., acting P . S . ; W . A . Dowling , I . P . Z . ; W . P . Webb , P . Z . ; H . Salter , P . Z . ; Hopkins , Org . ; Buxton , Colwell , Lundie , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . R . Henry Hale , F . S . I ., 829 , and it being unanimous , he was duly exalted as a R . A . A 1 . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . C . Sims ,

H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Ayling , P . Z . ; G . Gordon , P . Z . ; and others . The convocation was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . Comp . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded for "The

Grand Officers " with his usual felicity . The I . P . Z . gave "The M . E . Z . " in the course of his remarks he congratulated the M . E . Z . upon the manner in which he had exalted the candidate . He ( the speaker ) was fully aware that to master the details of the Degre : was by no means an easy matter , and any companion acquiring that proficiency was to be commended .

The Al . E . Z ., in reply , paid a high compliment to the Past Principals , who , at a moment ' s notice , had undertaken certain offices , and without whose assistance the work could not have been proceeded with . "The Second and Third Principals" followed , and to which toast Comp . Dennis replied .

In response to his health , the Exaltee made an interesting speech . The toast of " The Past Principals " . was coupled with the name of Comp . W . A . Dowling , who briefly acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the S . E . and Treasurer" came next in order . Comp . Gearge Everett , P . Z ., in replying to this toast ,

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said that he was proud of being associated with the Kennington Chapter , the meetings were always so harmonious and pleasant . That night , he thought , was one of the happiest he had sp » nt within those walls . The work had been well done , the dinner an I wines left nothing to be

desired , and the selections of harmony had not only been varied but excellent in quality . In conclusion , he wished to state that the finances were in a prosperous condition , and he had to thank his old friend and colleague , Comp . Higgins , their respected Scribe E ., for his valuable assistance .

" The Health of the Officers" was coupled with the names of Comps . Buxton , Colwell , and Hopkins . In the intervals of the toasts Comps . Everett , W . P . Webb , Hopkins , Buxton , and Lundie entertained the companions with instrumental , vocal , and dramatic selections .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The annual convocation was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 12 th instant . Amongst those present were Comps . M . Corbitt , Al . E . Z ; W . Richardson , H . ; T . R . Jobson , J . ; Wm . Brown , l . P . Z . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . Z . ; J . T . Wilson , P . Z . 240 ; VV . E . Moffett , P . Z . 240 ; J . Hunter , 240 ; M . Dodsworth , 24 ; T . Chegwidden ; and others .

The Principals were duly installed into their respective chairs as follows : Comps . W . Richardson , M . E . Z ., by Comp . W . Brown ; T . R . Jobson , H ., by the M . E . Z . ; and R . H . Holme , J ., by the H . The following officers wereJinvested for the ensuing year : Comps . M . Corbitt , I . P . Z . ; R . Stewart , S . E . ; W . Dalrymple , S . N . ; John Boazman , Treas . ; Hugh Jackson , P . S . ; T . H . Bagnall

1 st A . S . ; VV . J . Jobson , 2 nd A . S ., Wm . Brown , P . Z ., D . C ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . J . Holtzapfel , Stwd . ; and Joshua Curry , Janitor . A candidate for exaltation was proposed , after which the chapter was closed , and those present adjourned to the refreshment room , where the annual festival was held , and an agreeable evening was enjoyed .

MANCHESTER . Humphrey Chetham Chapter ( No . 645 ) . —The regular convocation was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Comp . J . E . Lees , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas ., M . E . Z ., opened the chapter .

The minutes were read and confirmed . There was a candidate balloted for , and , being favourable , he was exalted to the superior Degree by Comp . Arthur Jefferis , P . Z ., P . G . J ., in a very able manner , which was highly appreciated by the companions present .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel on the iSth instant . Among those in attendance were Comps . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., M . E . Z . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., H . ; VV . J . Hakim , J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; E .

W . Davis , S . N . ; W . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., Treas . ; and C Robinson , P . Z . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of Principals and officers for the ensuing year took place with the following result : Comps . A . Toulmin , iun ., M . E . Z . ; W . J . Hakim , H . ; VV . Taylor , J . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; E . W . Davis , S . N . ; C Robinson , P . S . ; and Hanson , Janitor . The S . E . was

directed to forward to Comp . C L . Smiles , P . Z ., a letter conveying the chapter's deep sympathy and condolence iii the great domestic bereavement that he ( Comp . Smiles ) has suffered . The chapter resolved to support Comp . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders as Steward to the R . M . I , for Boys in 1 S 94 . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

Comp . VV . Taylor , P . P . G . J ., acknowledged "The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers , " and subsequently proposed "The Al . E . Z . " In the course of his remarks he alluded to the fact of the First Principal ' s intention to represent the chapter at the Boys' Festival next year , when he trusted that his list would be beneficial to that deserving Institution , and creditable to No . 1503 . The M . E . Z ., having replied , gave "The Second and

Third Principals . " Comps . Toulmin , jun ., and Hakim , in their respective replies , trusted that they would be able to discharge their duties in a manner that would be satisfactory to the chapter . Comp . VV . Taylor responded on behalf of " The Past Principals , " and Comps . Davis and Robinson for " The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .

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ALTRINCHAM . Stamford Lodge ( No . 148 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the To . vn Hall on Monday , the 23 rd inst . The lodge was opened , in the absence of Bro . Wm . Ramsden , W . M ., who , we regret to say , was very ill , by Bro . Wm . Cartwright , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . The election of W . AI . took place , the choice falling upon Bro . the Rev . Chetwynd-Atkinson , S . W ., and he was unanimously elected to that honourable position . Bio . A . H . Gilbody , P . P . S . G . W ., was again elected Treasurer , and Bros . Fred . Broadsmith and R . Newhouse , G . D ., were elected Auditors . A Committee was formed to revise the by-laws . The following brethren were present : Bros . C .

Chetwynd-Atkinson , S . W . ; F . Broadsmith , P . G . Reg ., J . W . ; Harry Gordon Small , P . G . D . C , M . O . ; G . S . Smith , VV . M . 34 . J-D . ; A . H . Gilbody , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; S . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; J . L . Darbyshire , acting Deacon ; F . C Morgan , acting , I . G . ; R . Stephenson , acting S . O . ; and Richard Newhouse , P . G . D . Eng . Bro . Wm . Cartwright , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., was a visitor .