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S . W ., Ackland J . W ., Morse P . M . P . Prov . Chap . Devon P . G . Chap . England Chaplain , Asoott P . M . Treaaurer , Burrow P . M . P . P . A . G . D . C . Seoretary , Rouse S . D ., Trapnell J . D ., Crofts I . G . ( Organist ) , Gooding D . C , Andrew Steward , Grant Tyler , Pollard P . M . representative on the Committee of Petitions . There waa a dinner at the New Inn Hotel in the evening .
LOYAL BERKSHIRE LODGE OF HOPE , No . 574
rpHE great assemblage of Freemasons recently held at Reading has JL been followed by a numerous but leas pretentioua gathering at Newbury , the occasion being the installation , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., of the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and the presentation to Past Master Stephen Knight , Provincial Grand Senior Deacon and Mayor of Newbury , with a very handsome and valuable
testimonial , subscribed for by the members of that Lodge , and also the brethren of the Porohester Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 27 . The brethren met in their Lodge room , at the Temporanae Hall , at three o ' clock , nnder the presidency of the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Joseph Newbery ) , and the ceremonies whioh took place inoluded the raising of Bro . G . R . Bungey , and the passing of Bros .
R . Beynon , and W . Jenner Clarke , after whioh the Worshipful Master installed , as hia successor , Bro . Dr . Reginald Maples , of Kingsolere , who appointed and invested his Officers for the ensuing year , aB followa : —Bros . F . J . Harrold Senior Wardon , Hill Junior Warden , Rev . J . Atkins Chaplain , W . H . Beloher Treasurer , Stephen Knight Secretary , J . H . Wilson S . D ., H . Kidd J . D ., W . Knight Director
of Ceremonies , Hubert G . Knight Organist , J . S . Liddle Inner Guard , J . B . Ingram and H . D . O'W . Astley Stewards , Legg Tyler . This portion of the business having concluded , the newly installed Worshipful Master , on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Nowbery , who , peaking with rnuoh emotion , briefly returned thanks .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 673
THE usual meeting , held at tho Masonio Hall , Hope Street , on the 6 th inst ., was rendered specially interesting by the presentation to Bro . J . 0 . Mallabar I . P . M . of a handsome and costly timepiece and ornaments . Bro . Robert Rawlinson , in making the presentation on behalf of the members , alluded in terma of enlogy to tha services rendered by Bra Mallabar to the Lodge Sor the past ten years and to hia well known contributions to the oauae of Masonio Charity .
ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 732
ON the 8 th inst ., the annual installation meeting waa held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . T . P . Harker , who was strongly supported . The ohief business of the afternoon was the installation of Bro . Bradford as W . M ., the ceremony being ably performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . Harker . The W . M . appointed hia Officera , viz . .- —Bros . Harker I . P . M ., Ledger S . W ., Field J . W ., Ridley Treaaurer , Bennett Seoretary , Booth S . D .,
Smith J . D ., Danie P . M . D . of C , Smith I . G ., Beves and Stonehouse Stewards , and Hughes Tyler . Bro . Harker was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of the admirable manner in which be had carried out the duties of W . M . during tbe past year . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where they sat down to an elegant banquet , supplied by
Messrs . Booth and Sons , of East-street . The newly-elected W . M . Bro . Bradford presided . The -usual Loyal and MaBonic toastB were duly honoured , the Prov . G . Seoretary responding on behalf of the Officers of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . The W . M ., iu proposing the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , expressed the hope that the Duke of Connaught , now that'he has come to reside in the
neighbourhood , would before long visit the Province , when he would receive a right royal Sussex welcome . The W . M . next gave the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . He regretted the absence of the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . the Rt . Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C , M . P ., Judge-Advocate-General ( who waB recruiting his health in tbe sunny south ) . He heartily wished Bro Marriott a
speedy return in robust health . He was pleased to see so many Provincial Grand Officers present , and begged to couple the names of Bros . Clowes and Botting with the toast . Bro . Clowes , in responding , said he had always been kindly received by the Sussex brethren , and thanked those present for the hearty reception they had given to the toast . Bro . Botting also acknowledged the toast . Bro . narker said
be had a toast to propose , which be was sure would receive a sincere and hearty welcome—that of the Worshipful Master . A few words would , he said , be sufficient to commend the toast . He congratulated the W . M . upon the distinguished company present , including , as it did , 21 out of the 29 Past Masters of the Lodge . To the W . M ., who was J . W . last year , the brethren were grateful for accepting office ,
when , from various reasons , the S . W . was unable to take the post of W . M . The brethren would assuredly give Bro . Bradford their heartiest support . Bro . Bradford , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He folt deeply indebted to Bro . Harker for hi 3 kind remarks , and gratified at tbe warm reception given to tho toast by the brethren . The Branswickers had apparently conspired
together to heap upon him all tho honours and laurels they had at their disposal . Bro . Harker ' s admirable work during the past year had made him ( Bro . Bradford ) deeply attached to Freemasonry . As W . M . he would do all he could for the Brunswick Lodge . He would not promise great things , but he trusted that during the year the lustre of his office would not be dimmed . Bro . Martin proposed the W . M . ' s of the Province of Sussex , to which Bros . Parsons and Buckwell
responded . The toast of the Visitors , proposed by Bro . Soper ( Mayor of Brighton ) was acknowledged by Bro 3 . Lee , Clark , aud Willett . The Initiates , given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . Burghope . The remaining toasta were the Past Masters , acknowledged by Bros . Harker and Martin j the Royal MaBonio Benevolent Institution , the Officers of the Lodge , and the Tyler's Toaat . During the evening a
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pleasing programme of vocal selections was sustained , under the direction of Bro . Roe P . P . G . O ., by Miss Bond , Miss Welling , Miss Freeman , Master Hobday , and Bros . Clements and Chapman . Bro . Nye contributed a recitation .
FOWEY LODGE . No . 977
ON Monday , the 6 th inst ., the annual festival took place at the Masonio Hall . Fowey . Bro . Albert H . Cossentine was installed W . M . by Bro . Wm . Tonkin P . P . G . S . Wks ., assisted by Bro . J . Doney P . P . G . D . 856 and a large Board of Masters . The newly-eleoted W . M . invested the following aa hia Officers : —Bros . Isbell S . W .,
Davis J . W ., Maw Treasurer , Mitchell Seoretary , Gale S . D ., Gamble J . D ., Coombea I . G ., Penter Organist , Cole Senior Steward , Scan tiebury Junior Steward , Graham Tyler . At the close of the Lodge tbe brethren adjourned to Bro . Richards's Commercial Hotel , where a most exoellent repast was provided .
BRIDGEWATER LODGE , No . 1213
THE annual festival was celebrated , on the 8 th inst ., at the Cross Keys Hotel , Eooles . Bro . Sheppard S . W . was installed W . M ., and the following brothren were invested as Officers : —Bros . Colbert S . W ., Brittain J . W ., Bowden P . P . G . Swd . Br . Treasurer , Adams P . M . Seoretary , Andrew P . P . G . D . C Dir . of Cers ., Collou S . D ., Hind J . D ., Daniels I . G ., Hasaall P . M . Organist , M'Mynn and Moring Stewards .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1247
rpHE installation meeting took place at the Masonio Hall , Plymouth , X on the 15 th inst . Bro . Mayne S . W . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bros . Eyre ( the retiring W . M . ) , Lord , Bond , and Major M . Traoey , assisted by a large board of installed Masters . The Officers appointed were Bros . Eyre I . P . M ., Parkhouse S . W ., Gurney J . W ., Bond Chaplain , Lord Treaaurer , Pearce Seoretary ,
Tucker S . D ., Maitland J . D ., Simmons I . G ., Cousins D . C , Bishop A . D . C , James Organist , Menhiniok , Tuok , aud Gee Stewards , and Phillips Tyler . Bro . Lord was re-eleoted repreaentative on the Committee of Petitions , and T . R . E . Oliver Charity Steward . It was decided to hold the annual banquet of the Lodge at the Masonio Club on Wednesday , 3 rd February .
LINDSAY LODGE , No . 1335
THE annual festival was held in the Masonio Hall , Wigan , on the 7 th inst . Bro . Rigby was installed Worshipful Master , the Installing Master being Bro . Betley P . M . P . P . G . A . S . The Worshipful Maater appointed the following Officera : —Bros . White S . W ., Knowlea J . W ., Riddlesworth I . P . M ., Tibbs Chaplain , Murray P . M . P . P . G . D . C Treasurer , CronBhaw Seoretary , Browne P . M . Dir . of Cera ., Potter Organist , Craston S . D ., Burland J . D ., Cookaon I . G ., Monka jun . S . S .,
Irving J . S ., Swalwoll Tyler . ANCHOR LODGE , No . 1337
THE annual festival waa held , on the 13 th mat ., at tho Masonio Hall , Northallerton , when Bro . William Bell W . M . Elect waa duly installed Master of the Anchor Lodge . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Brother T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , and Grand Sword Bearer of England . The newly installed Maater appointed his Officers , as follow : Bros . C .
Waistell P . P . G . R . I . P . M ., Jas . Ward S . W ., C . Tweedy J . W ., M . Walmsley P . M . Treasurer , G . J . Robinson P . G . D . C . Secretary , J . A . Hutchinson S . D ., J . T . Naylor J . D ., W . Stead P . M . D . C , W . S . Charlton I . G ., S . M » y S . S ., J . II . Robinsou J . S ., 0 . Pdliser P . M .
Charity Representative . After Bro . Eli Wilkinson had been reelected Tyler , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Golden Liou Hotel , where the annual banquet was held . Several Masonio toasts were given , aud the evening waa pleasantly spent .
MARLBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1620
BRO . Henry Peers was , en the 7 th inst ., at the Derby HalJ , Tusbrook , duly installed aa Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Among the Visitors were BroB . W . Goodacre , C . Bargery , Robert Foote , Thomas Vernon , C . Wadsworth , Joseph Sharpies , F . Foulkes , Joseph Shield , W . Savage , James Rankin , R . W . Chatham , W . J . Parrctt , and J . G . Haseell . The Worshipful Master elect was
presented for the benefits of installation by Bro . Bros . T . Delamero P . M . and R . Armitage P . M ., and he was duly installed by Brother Riohard Stirzaker P . M . Subsequently Bro . Peers invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Bros . Thomas Airey , I . P . M ., John Stubbs S . W ., James Gresham J . W ., Luke Bagnall Treasurer
( for the seventeenth time ) , William Naylor Seoretary , Edward T . Ingham D . C , James Tarbuck S . D ., F . T . Parry J . D ., Jamea Munro I . G ., Richard Parry aud Joseph Giiffiths Stewards , R . Nevillo Tyler , and W . Hudson Organist . Tho business of the Lodge being
concluded tho brethren partook of the annual installation dinner . The after proceedings were agreeably enlivened by the vocal contributions of members and visiting brethren , Bro . W . Hudson officiating as accompanist . During the evening Bro . Thomas Airey waa presented with a marble timepiece and a Past Master's jewel .
PRINCE EDWARD LODGE , No . 2109
BRO . Thomson waa , on the 8 th inst ., installed W . M . at the Conservative Hall , Heaton Moor . Bro . Hopewood was the Installing Master , and waB assisted in the ceremony by the P . M . ' s of the Lodge . Subsequently the Worshipful Master invested the following Officers : —Bros . Barton I . P . M ., Berra S . W ., Shann J . W .,
Henn , B . A ., and Smart , B . D ., Chaplains , Wells Treasurer , Broadbent P . M . Secretary , Reynolds S . D ., Seager J . D ., S . B . Broadbent P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Mortimer Organist , Hurst I . G ., Garnett , Coffey , Snilabury aud Jordau Stewards , Birohall Tyler ,
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S . W ., Ackland J . W ., Morse P . M . P . Prov . Chap . Devon P . G . Chap . England Chaplain , Asoott P . M . Treaaurer , Burrow P . M . P . P . A . G . D . C . Seoretary , Rouse S . D ., Trapnell J . D ., Crofts I . G . ( Organist ) , Gooding D . C , Andrew Steward , Grant Tyler , Pollard P . M . representative on the Committee of Petitions . There waa a dinner at the New Inn Hotel in the evening .
LOYAL BERKSHIRE LODGE OF HOPE , No . 574
rpHE great assemblage of Freemasons recently held at Reading has JL been followed by a numerous but leas pretentioua gathering at Newbury , the occasion being the installation , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., of the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and the presentation to Past Master Stephen Knight , Provincial Grand Senior Deacon and Mayor of Newbury , with a very handsome and valuable
testimonial , subscribed for by the members of that Lodge , and also the brethren of the Porohester Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 27 . The brethren met in their Lodge room , at the Temporanae Hall , at three o ' clock , nnder the presidency of the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Joseph Newbery ) , and the ceremonies whioh took place inoluded the raising of Bro . G . R . Bungey , and the passing of Bros .
R . Beynon , and W . Jenner Clarke , after whioh the Worshipful Master installed , as hia successor , Bro . Dr . Reginald Maples , of Kingsolere , who appointed and invested his Officers for the ensuing year , aB followa : —Bros . F . J . Harrold Senior Wardon , Hill Junior Warden , Rev . J . Atkins Chaplain , W . H . Beloher Treasurer , Stephen Knight Secretary , J . H . Wilson S . D ., H . Kidd J . D ., W . Knight Director
of Ceremonies , Hubert G . Knight Organist , J . S . Liddle Inner Guard , J . B . Ingram and H . D . O'W . Astley Stewards , Legg Tyler . This portion of the business having concluded , the newly installed Worshipful Master , on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Nowbery , who , peaking with rnuoh emotion , briefly returned thanks .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 673
THE usual meeting , held at tho Masonio Hall , Hope Street , on the 6 th inst ., was rendered specially interesting by the presentation to Bro . J . 0 . Mallabar I . P . M . of a handsome and costly timepiece and ornaments . Bro . Robert Rawlinson , in making the presentation on behalf of the members , alluded in terma of enlogy to tha services rendered by Bra Mallabar to the Lodge Sor the past ten years and to hia well known contributions to the oauae of Masonio Charity .
ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 732
ON the 8 th inst ., the annual installation meeting waa held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . T . P . Harker , who was strongly supported . The ohief business of the afternoon was the installation of Bro . Bradford as W . M ., the ceremony being ably performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . Harker . The W . M . appointed hia Officera , viz . .- —Bros . Harker I . P . M ., Ledger S . W ., Field J . W ., Ridley Treaaurer , Bennett Seoretary , Booth S . D .,
Smith J . D ., Danie P . M . D . of C , Smith I . G ., Beves and Stonehouse Stewards , and Hughes Tyler . Bro . Harker was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of the admirable manner in which be had carried out the duties of W . M . during tbe past year . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where they sat down to an elegant banquet , supplied by
Messrs . Booth and Sons , of East-street . The newly-elected W . M . Bro . Bradford presided . The -usual Loyal and MaBonic toastB were duly honoured , the Prov . G . Seoretary responding on behalf of the Officers of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . The W . M ., iu proposing the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , expressed the hope that the Duke of Connaught , now that'he has come to reside in the
neighbourhood , would before long visit the Province , when he would receive a right royal Sussex welcome . The W . M . next gave the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . He regretted the absence of the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . the Rt . Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C , M . P ., Judge-Advocate-General ( who waB recruiting his health in tbe sunny south ) . He heartily wished Bro Marriott a
speedy return in robust health . He was pleased to see so many Provincial Grand Officers present , and begged to couple the names of Bros . Clowes and Botting with the toast . Bro . Clowes , in responding , said he had always been kindly received by the Sussex brethren , and thanked those present for the hearty reception they had given to the toast . Bro . Botting also acknowledged the toast . Bro . narker said
be had a toast to propose , which be was sure would receive a sincere and hearty welcome—that of the Worshipful Master . A few words would , he said , be sufficient to commend the toast . He congratulated the W . M . upon the distinguished company present , including , as it did , 21 out of the 29 Past Masters of the Lodge . To the W . M ., who was J . W . last year , the brethren were grateful for accepting office ,
when , from various reasons , the S . W . was unable to take the post of W . M . The brethren would assuredly give Bro . Bradford their heartiest support . Bro . Bradford , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He folt deeply indebted to Bro . Harker for hi 3 kind remarks , and gratified at tbe warm reception given to tho toast by the brethren . The Branswickers had apparently conspired
together to heap upon him all tho honours and laurels they had at their disposal . Bro . Harker ' s admirable work during the past year had made him ( Bro . Bradford ) deeply attached to Freemasonry . As W . M . he would do all he could for the Brunswick Lodge . He would not promise great things , but he trusted that during the year the lustre of his office would not be dimmed . Bro . Martin proposed the W . M . ' s of the Province of Sussex , to which Bros . Parsons and Buckwell
responded . The toast of the Visitors , proposed by Bro . Soper ( Mayor of Brighton ) was acknowledged by Bro 3 . Lee , Clark , aud Willett . The Initiates , given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . Burghope . The remaining toasta were the Past Masters , acknowledged by Bros . Harker and Martin j the Royal MaBonio Benevolent Institution , the Officers of the Lodge , and the Tyler's Toaat . During the evening a
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pleasing programme of vocal selections was sustained , under the direction of Bro . Roe P . P . G . O ., by Miss Bond , Miss Welling , Miss Freeman , Master Hobday , and Bros . Clements and Chapman . Bro . Nye contributed a recitation .
FOWEY LODGE . No . 977
ON Monday , the 6 th inst ., the annual festival took place at the Masonio Hall . Fowey . Bro . Albert H . Cossentine was installed W . M . by Bro . Wm . Tonkin P . P . G . S . Wks ., assisted by Bro . J . Doney P . P . G . D . 856 and a large Board of Masters . The newly-eleoted W . M . invested the following aa hia Officers : —Bros . Isbell S . W .,
Davis J . W ., Maw Treasurer , Mitchell Seoretary , Gale S . D ., Gamble J . D ., Coombea I . G ., Penter Organist , Cole Senior Steward , Scan tiebury Junior Steward , Graham Tyler . At the close of the Lodge tbe brethren adjourned to Bro . Richards's Commercial Hotel , where a most exoellent repast was provided .
BRIDGEWATER LODGE , No . 1213
THE annual festival was celebrated , on the 8 th inst ., at the Cross Keys Hotel , Eooles . Bro . Sheppard S . W . was installed W . M ., and the following brothren were invested as Officers : —Bros . Colbert S . W ., Brittain J . W ., Bowden P . P . G . Swd . Br . Treasurer , Adams P . M . Seoretary , Andrew P . P . G . D . C Dir . of Cers ., Collou S . D ., Hind J . D ., Daniels I . G ., Hasaall P . M . Organist , M'Mynn and Moring Stewards .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1247
rpHE installation meeting took place at the Masonio Hall , Plymouth , X on the 15 th inst . Bro . Mayne S . W . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bros . Eyre ( the retiring W . M . ) , Lord , Bond , and Major M . Traoey , assisted by a large board of installed Masters . The Officers appointed were Bros . Eyre I . P . M ., Parkhouse S . W ., Gurney J . W ., Bond Chaplain , Lord Treaaurer , Pearce Seoretary ,
Tucker S . D ., Maitland J . D ., Simmons I . G ., Cousins D . C , Bishop A . D . C , James Organist , Menhiniok , Tuok , aud Gee Stewards , and Phillips Tyler . Bro . Lord was re-eleoted repreaentative on the Committee of Petitions , and T . R . E . Oliver Charity Steward . It was decided to hold the annual banquet of the Lodge at the Masonio Club on Wednesday , 3 rd February .
LINDSAY LODGE , No . 1335
THE annual festival was held in the Masonio Hall , Wigan , on the 7 th inst . Bro . Rigby was installed Worshipful Master , the Installing Master being Bro . Betley P . M . P . P . G . A . S . The Worshipful Maater appointed the following Officera : —Bros . White S . W ., Knowlea J . W ., Riddlesworth I . P . M ., Tibbs Chaplain , Murray P . M . P . P . G . D . C Treasurer , CronBhaw Seoretary , Browne P . M . Dir . of Cera ., Potter Organist , Craston S . D ., Burland J . D ., Cookaon I . G ., Monka jun . S . S .,
Irving J . S ., Swalwoll Tyler . ANCHOR LODGE , No . 1337
THE annual festival waa held , on the 13 th mat ., at tho Masonio Hall , Northallerton , when Bro . William Bell W . M . Elect waa duly installed Master of the Anchor Lodge . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Brother T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , and Grand Sword Bearer of England . The newly installed Maater appointed his Officers , as follow : Bros . C .
Waistell P . P . G . R . I . P . M ., Jas . Ward S . W ., C . Tweedy J . W ., M . Walmsley P . M . Treasurer , G . J . Robinson P . G . D . C . Secretary , J . A . Hutchinson S . D ., J . T . Naylor J . D ., W . Stead P . M . D . C , W . S . Charlton I . G ., S . M » y S . S ., J . II . Robinsou J . S ., 0 . Pdliser P . M .
Charity Representative . After Bro . Eli Wilkinson had been reelected Tyler , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Golden Liou Hotel , where the annual banquet was held . Several Masonio toasts were given , aud the evening waa pleasantly spent .
MARLBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1620
BRO . Henry Peers was , en the 7 th inst ., at the Derby HalJ , Tusbrook , duly installed aa Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Among the Visitors were BroB . W . Goodacre , C . Bargery , Robert Foote , Thomas Vernon , C . Wadsworth , Joseph Sharpies , F . Foulkes , Joseph Shield , W . Savage , James Rankin , R . W . Chatham , W . J . Parrctt , and J . G . Haseell . The Worshipful Master elect was
presented for the benefits of installation by Bro . Bros . T . Delamero P . M . and R . Armitage P . M ., and he was duly installed by Brother Riohard Stirzaker P . M . Subsequently Bro . Peers invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Bros . Thomas Airey , I . P . M ., John Stubbs S . W ., James Gresham J . W ., Luke Bagnall Treasurer
( for the seventeenth time ) , William Naylor Seoretary , Edward T . Ingham D . C , James Tarbuck S . D ., F . T . Parry J . D ., Jamea Munro I . G ., Richard Parry aud Joseph Giiffiths Stewards , R . Nevillo Tyler , and W . Hudson Organist . Tho business of the Lodge being
concluded tho brethren partook of the annual installation dinner . The after proceedings were agreeably enlivened by the vocal contributions of members and visiting brethren , Bro . W . Hudson officiating as accompanist . During the evening Bro . Thomas Airey waa presented with a marble timepiece and a Past Master's jewel .
PRINCE EDWARD LODGE , No . 2109
BRO . Thomson waa , on the 8 th inst ., installed W . M . at the Conservative Hall , Heaton Moor . Bro . Hopewood was the Installing Master , and waB assisted in the ceremony by the P . M . ' s of the Lodge . Subsequently the Worshipful Master invested the following Officers : —Bros . Barton I . P . M ., Berra S . W ., Shann J . W .,
Henn , B . A ., and Smart , B . D ., Chaplains , Wells Treasurer , Broadbent P . M . Secretary , Reynolds S . D ., Seager J . D ., S . B . Broadbent P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Mortimer Organist , Hurst I . G ., Garnett , Coffey , Snilabury aud Jordau Stewards , Birohall Tyler ,