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live of the happy time I spent when occupying the honourable antl enviable position of Master of thc ancient Lodgeof Lights , No . 14 S . Thc Auditors having presented their report , which was most satisfactory , it was ordered to be printed antl circulated among the members . A vote ot condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . lames Hepherd , P . M ., after which the
" Hearty good wishes " of the visitors were tendered and gratefully accepted . A congratulatory telegram was received from Bro . Thos . W . Ockenden , of Fiiday-strect , London . After some routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Lion Hotel . Tbe banquet was of a recherche character , and excellent !) served in the handsome assembly room connectetl with the hotel .
After the cloths were withdrawn the W . M . briefly introduced the more formal toasts , and this treatment of them was highly appreciated by those present . Bro . Finney acknowledged thc toast of " The Prov . G . Master , Lord Skelmersdale , " and , in doing so , spoke highly of his lordship's Masonic worth and great anxiety for the success of the Craft in his large province . Brn . Finney ' s remarks
were well icceived , not only on account of his personal character , but also in appreciation of the well-merited honour which the Prov . G . Master hatl conferral upon him in appointing him Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Bowes proposed " Thc Health of the W . M ., Bro . Charles E . Hindley , " and said that he hatl for years noticed his Masonic zeal . Some time ago , when he occupied tbe
chair for the second time , he appointed Bro . Hindley Inner Guard , ami from that time lie had risen by regular gradations to the chair of K . S ., antl hc was sure that in that position he would discharge his duties wilh credit to himself and advantage to the lodge . The VV . M . responded at some length , and assured the brethren that he very highly appreciated the honour they had conferred upon
him—the hig hest in their power to bestow . He woultl tlo his best to merit their approbation , and to enable him to do this he looked for the counsel ami advice of his predecessors in office . Bro . Sharp had a pleasing duty to perform in proposing " The Health of the W . M . antl Brethren of No . 1250 . " That lotlge was an offshoot of the old lodge , and he believed it exceeded its " mother "
in numbers . They wished the Gilbert Greeuall every success . Bro . Thomas H . Sutton , W . M . 1250 , responded , antl , in doing so , saitl that they wiry , gratcltil to their mother leodge for the good example she set them in every respect . Bro . J . Rymer Young , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , " remarked that Bro Bowes was by no means a stranger among-i them , he
was no puling infant in Masonic ma'ters either , hut a well-seasoned anil experienced veteran of "The Square antl Compasses , " who had performed the beautiful ceremony of installation perhaps some dozens of times , and in such a manner that though they in No . 148 had heard him on several occasions , the ceremony in his hands never tired on their ears or their memories . Bro . Young had especial
pleasure in proposing this toast ( whicii doubtless would be received as it deserved ) , feeling much indebted to Bro . Bowes for having relieved him of the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Bowes briefly acknowledged the compliment , assuring thc brethren that it always afforded him great gratification to take part in Masonic ceremonials , and never more than in his mother lotlge . Before hc sat
down he was commanded by the VV . M . to propose the next toast , " The P . M . ' s and Officeis of No . 148 . " The ) werc a noble band , and well-sustained the rcputat . on of the lodge . No lotlge could prosper unless the P . M . ' s and officers wete able and willing to undertake and do the work . He begged to couple with the toast the name of the I . P . M . Bro . j . Rymer Young said : Unto this evening
I have found it somewhat difficult to realise that I am no longer your W . M ., but am , however , at length beginning to recognise thc fact , and not only recognise it , but I hope to thoroughly appreciate it , for it is a distinction of no mean order , well worlhy of appreciation to be permitted to join the noble army of Past Masters of which this lodge can boasl . When I sec around me so many " just and
upright men " who have filled the office of W . M . with such credit to themselves and advantage to cithers , and when 1 remember that some of these have -jained the coveted antl well-deserved dignity of Prov . Grand Lotlge distinction , 1 Icel prou . l to take even the lowest p ' ace among brethren who have winked so well and so hard in the Masonic cause . Brethren , I thank you very sincerely
on behalf of the Past Masters and officers of this good old lodge for the hearty manner in whicii you have been pleased to respond to this toast . The VV . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and , in so doing , saitl it was always a source of pleasure to see visiting brethren cither at labour or refreshment , or both . They were honoured that day by the presence of several distinguished brethren not of their
own lodge , and he bid them welcome . He then coupled the names of the visitors with the toast . Responses were made by Bros . Gonial ! , Cooper , Fleglc , J . Paul Rylands , W . H . Rylands , Schonstadt , VV . Simpson , and others . Bro . J . Paul Rylands saitl he had been a Mason for some years , but hc was only just now beginning to fathom its
beautiful mysteries . It only needed brethren to attend a well-worked lotlge like No . 148 , and they would soon be . gin to realise the b-autics of the Craft . Bro . VV . Simpson gave some interesting particulars of religious ceremonies which hc lu d witnessed abroad , antl showed how nearly tiie-v were allied to the Masonic ritual . Dr . Gonial ! said
he had renewed friendships that night which hatl for some time been dislocated . Bro . Schonstadt said he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit both in lotlge antl at the festive bo . ir . l . He had often heard the ceremony of installation p < rftirmid , antl had worked it himself , hut he must
confess that thc manner 111 which Bro . Bowes rendered tlie beautiful ceremony proved his own weakness . He only wished he had Bro . Bowes for his Preceptor , and then he might have hoped to discover to the full thc deep meaning of much they had heard that day . Bro . Jos . Pick-
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thall proposed "Thc Musical Brethren . " He dilated at some length on the influence that good music possessed , and then referred in particular to thc tasteful performances they had listened to that night . They were greatly indebted to Bros . Barton , Gaskin , Lockhart , and Taylor for coming amongst them . He , Bro . Pickthall , was veryfond of music , and olten had opportunities of listening to
that of a high character ; but it was a long time since he had such a treat as the musical brethren had afforded them that evening . He concluded by proposing the toast , which was responded to by Bro . Barton . Bro . Finney , in an interesting and instructive speech , proposed "The Charities . " He said that the Presilent at the next Boys '
School festival would be their own Prov . Grand Master , and he was greatly in hopes that at least two Stewards would be sent from Warrington to support Lord Skelmersdale . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , and it was conceded on all hands that the St . John's festival of 1879 was one of the most successful the lodge had experienced for some years .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —Thc installation meeting and celebration of the festival of St . John took place on Wednesday , the ,-, ist ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer at 3 . 20 o ' clock , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The following brethren werc present : —Bros . H . Walley , VV . M .
J . E . Williams , S . W . ; Alfred Heald , J . W . ; Joseph Senior , S . D . ; Geo . F . Smith , I . G . ; Geo . F . East , P . M . VV . Robinson , P . M . ; J . Mackie , P . M . ; J . AV . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ; B . Williams , l ' . M .-, J . Wildgoose , P . M . ; R . Neild , P . M . ; Wm . Rome , P . M . ; VV . D . Holbrook , N . Hilton , W . Livcscy , R . McMillan , Thos . Mather , Jno . B . Sumner , J . H . Greenwood , V . Gaggs , P . Casper , J . Studd ,
J . VV . VV ' olfensberger , Robt . Crycr , and Thos . Sutcliffe . Visitors : Bros . H . J . Pitt , Peter Loromlcs , 1609 ; VV . llollins , W . M , 11 * 2 ; Geo . Flanagan , 925 , IO ** I ; Benj . Taj lor , P . M . 935 , P . G . Treas .-, G . H . Bland , 1161 ; VV . linstock , P . M . 1213 , 1633 ; M . Nicholson , W . M . 1723 ; A . Love , VV . G . Watson , 6 33 ; Wm . Heap , 1609 ; D . Asgwith , 325 , 1773 i J - Chatlwick , P . M . 44 , Prov . G . Ss-c . ; Thos .
Heap , W . M . 1077 ; II . Listtr , P . M . ion ; N . Dumville , 152 , 322 ; and II . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . Thc lotlge having been raised to the Secontl Degree , Bro . J . E . Williams was presented to the VV . M . as the VV . M . elect for the ensuing year . The VV . M . then addressed Bro . Williams , and the Secretary afterwards put the usual questions from the Book of Constitutions . The lodge was
then raised to the Third Degree , and all below the rank of W . M . retired . A Board of Installed Past Masters was formed , and Br " . Geo . F . East installed Bro . Williams into the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of the M . M . ' s , the usual proclamation was made to them by the Installing Master , who called upon them to salute their new VV . M ., which was done . Bro . East then invested the following
brethren as officers for the year : Bros . A . Heald , S . W . ; J . M Sinclair , J . W . ( by deputy ); Joseph Senior , S . D . ; G . F , Smith , J . D . ; B . Williams , jun ., I . G . ; W . D . Waddcll , Secretary ; H . Walley , Treas . ; J . H . Greenwood , Org J . Mackie , P . M ., W , llivcsey , J . Studd , and Murray Thomson were appointed Stewards , but werc not invested . After thc lodge had been gradually lowered to the First Degree ,
Bro . East addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , and concluded thc ceremony with solemn prayer . We cannot refrain from again praising Bro . East for the earnest and able manner in which he performed the ceremony , and the brethren may well be proud in having such a gifted brother amongst them . Four gentlemen were proposed to become members of the lodge , and two
brethren as joining members , and should these gentlemen be elected , their numbers will materially help to swell that of the already large concourse of members , and verify the old saw of " There ' s nothing succeeds like success . " " Heatty good wishes " having been expressed by thc visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 . 15 . A most recherche banquet was served in
the large dining hall , and undisputed praise is due to Bio . Phillips for the manner in which the same was put on thc table , and for his able superintendence . The menu card was most tastefully designed in the Egyptian style , and we have not seen such an exquisite card , or anything approaching it , in the provinces . The usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , and Bros . Lister , Turner , and Dumville ( two ) added greatly to the brethren's enjoyment by the singing of a carefully selected programme of glees , part songs , and choruses , while Bro . J . H . Greenwood proved himself an accompanist par excellence . The brethren separated about 10 . 30 .
TORQUAY . —Lodge of St . John ( No . 328 ) . — The ceremony of installing the new Worshipful Master for the coming year , in the old and flourishing Lodge of St . John ' s , was conducted as usual on St . John ' s Day , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . The eldest son of Sir Lawrence Palk , Bart ., M . P ., Bro . Lawrence Hesketh Palk , had been unanimously elected to the
honour of presiding over the lodge as W . M . for the ensuing year , and a large number of Past Masters and brethren from neighbouring lodges were in attendance to honour the installation , the number of whom would have been considerably augmented had not an important Masonic meeting at Barnstaple , ' the same evening , necessitated the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master and ofliccrs . The brethren present who had pissed the chair
were Bros . Rev . R . Bowden , P . M . -528 , P . P . G . C ; Harland , P . M . 328 , P . P . G . D . ; Watson , * P . M . --28 , P . P . G . D . ; Greenfield , P . M . 328 and 1258 , P . P . G . D . ; Webber , I . P . M . 32 S ; Goss , P . M . 328 ; Oliver , P . M . 328 ; Piggott , P . M . 328 ; Burton , P . M . 328 ; Lambert , P . M . 142 ; Searle , VV . M . 710 ; Crook , P . M . 1614 ; Warren , P . M . 1-558 ; Olve-r , P . M . 1138 ; Stevens , P . M . 1138 ; W . A . Goss , W . M . 1402 ; Pratt , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; Colston , P . M . 248 ,
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P . P . G . S . Wks . ; and Hammick , P . M . 24 S . Thet elect , Bro . L . II . Palk , and fourteen members of ? lodges were also in attendance . 'The ceremony ! stallation was worked by Bro . Watson , assisted b-G Harland . Thc annual banquet was served at theS Hotel , which reflected great credit on thc capabiliti | kindness of the manageress , Mrs . Simpson . The 1
choir , under the able dir .-ction of Bro . Brooks , was plimented upon its able , rendering of some old gleel lodge music , and the newly-installed W . M . gave the and Masonic toasts with considerable ability and ! feeling ; hs also spoke of the interest he felt in the ! and for the lodge over which he had the honour t side , and promised the brethren that thc interests ani fare of St
. John ' s Lodge would have his anxious ! and solicitude . The W . M . having returned from a ? tinental lour , said he had visited many beautiful cititl places , but the farther he went , antl the more hc sa \ 3 served to convince him more thoroughly that there -J place in the wide worltl possessing the beautiei attractions , the charms , and the comforts of TorquaG
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lod ge * iooz ) . —Thc festival of St . John the Evangelist , uX nection with this lodge , was held on Tuesday ev | the 30 th ult . The brethren met at the Masonic Station-strect ,-at five o ' clock , there being present the fjj ing members , a number of otheis , resilient in the cog not daring to face the stormy night * . Bros . Capt . < j | Shilton
W . M . ; VV . , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Dr . Dodgson ; P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; Pearsonjt P . P . G . S . D . ; R . W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . antl Org ., j ! Org . ; W . K . Lamonby , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ( Frccim T . Bird , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; T . C . Robinson , Sefs Peacock , S . D . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; W . Paisley , St-jg J . Hewson , Tyler ; H . Carruthers , L . F . B . Dyk |
Mason , J . Fearon , J . C . Nicholson , J . BorrowscB Evening , E . L . Waugh , F . Raplcy , and S . ThwaitS visitors were-. Bros . A . Taylor , P . M . i . ;** 2 , P . P . G S J . VV . Irving , VV . M . 9 62 ; J . A . Salkcld , P . M . 9 § Dixon , P . M . 1400 ; A . Osbaldestone , Steward , o * 5 Wigham , 1400 ; J . Bait , 1400 ; D . B . VVinstoiiif 9 62 ; A . Holliday , 962 ; J . Lewthwaite , 9 62 ; atS
Wagg . T * , le r 9 ( 12 Thc minutes having been read a firmed , thc lodge was opened in the Second Degrei Ihe chair was taken b y Bro . R . Robinson , P . M ., tr Bro . Bin ! , W . M . elect , was presented for insta Woiking up the Third Degree , all below the rani stalled Master retired , when the chair was resumed VV . M ., Capt . Sewell , antl a Board of Installed
opened in complete form , the following being tbf officeis : Bros . R . Robinson , S . W . ; W . F . Laii J . W . ; A . Taylor , I . G . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , Orjl W . Shilton , Tyler . On the VV . M . elect being admi : j was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., ail claimed and greeted . After " calling off and tjj Board of Installed Masters was closed , and thc bul !* %
brethren re-admitted . The remainder of the cerfi including the investiture of the officers , presents pillars , and addresses , was performed by Bro . LaiJ P . M . The following were the new officers : Bros ;! Sewell , I . P . M . ; L . F . B . Dykes , S . W . ; II . Peacock . f Rev . Canon Hoskins , Chap . ; R , Robinson , P . M ., rT ( eighth time ) ; R . W . Robinson , Sec ( re-appointcdf
Paisley , S . D . ; T . Mason , J . D . ; W . H . Lewthwaite s Org . ( sixth time ); J . C . Nicholson , I . G . ; J . Borrlg antl H . Carruthers , Stewards ; J . Hewson , Tyler . I lie added that Bro . Dykes , the S . W ., is son of the I j F . L . B . Dykes , of Dovenly Hall , a former Grandl of the province , and there is no doubt that , with yo . § Masonic energy , wc may hope one day to sec Bro . J
occupy the honoured position occupied by his bele in the Craft . A hearty vote of thanks was ace . Capt . Sewell , for the able manner in which he 1 sided over Skiddaw Lodge during thc past year ; a resolutions of sympathy were ordered to he conveye . widow of a brother who recently came by his death 1 a terrible accident , and to a brother of the lodge
death by drowning of his eldest son whilst skat : lodge was closed with " Heaity gootl wishes " Ir visiting brethren present . Subsequently the 1 adjourned to the Old Hall Inn , a part ol the r mansion known as Cockermouth hall , and when fated Mary Queen of Scots was entertained by Si Fletcher , when 'a ' prisoncr in charge of Sir John L
A capital supper was provided , by thc host , Bro . Th waite ; and under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Dykes , a jovial evening was spent in ti harmony , Beo .: Uewthwaite , P . M ., as usual havim of the musical arrangements . Thc festivities were till close upon midnight , when the Tyler was su to the East to give the parting toast , "Toall distressed Masons . "
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METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . A meeting of this chapter took place at Anderton Fleet-street , on New Year ' s Day . In the uns absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . J . R . Stacey , E . Willing , I . P . Z . and Treasurer , occupied the chair werc also present E . Comps . VV . J . Ferguson , HStiles , J . ; C . Hudson , S . E . ; Edmonds , as S . N . ; I P . S . ; Sillis , as ist Asst . S . ; F . Johnson , as 2 nd
Deller , and Van Camp . Visitor : Comp . Wartl , Chapter , No . 22 , county Antrim , Ireland . The being read and confirmed , apologies were recti the M . E . Z ., Comp . Stacey , Comps . Douglass , two of the intending Exaltees . Bro . ' Field was im ; exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal -1 several names having been announced for bal ensuing meeting , the convocation was closed in ' -
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live of the happy time I spent when occupying the honourable antl enviable position of Master of thc ancient Lodgeof Lights , No . 14 S . Thc Auditors having presented their report , which was most satisfactory , it was ordered to be printed antl circulated among the members . A vote ot condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . lames Hepherd , P . M ., after which the
" Hearty good wishes " of the visitors were tendered and gratefully accepted . A congratulatory telegram was received from Bro . Thos . W . Ockenden , of Fiiday-strect , London . After some routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Lion Hotel . Tbe banquet was of a recherche character , and excellent !) served in the handsome assembly room connectetl with the hotel .
After the cloths were withdrawn the W . M . briefly introduced the more formal toasts , and this treatment of them was highly appreciated by those present . Bro . Finney acknowledged thc toast of " The Prov . G . Master , Lord Skelmersdale , " and , in doing so , spoke highly of his lordship's Masonic worth and great anxiety for the success of the Craft in his large province . Brn . Finney ' s remarks
were well icceived , not only on account of his personal character , but also in appreciation of the well-merited honour which the Prov . G . Master hatl conferral upon him in appointing him Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Bowes proposed " Thc Health of the W . M ., Bro . Charles E . Hindley , " and said that he hatl for years noticed his Masonic zeal . Some time ago , when he occupied tbe
chair for the second time , he appointed Bro . Hindley Inner Guard , ami from that time lie had risen by regular gradations to the chair of K . S ., antl hc was sure that in that position he would discharge his duties wilh credit to himself and advantage to the lodge . The VV . M . responded at some length , and assured the brethren that he very highly appreciated the honour they had conferred upon
him—the hig hest in their power to bestow . He woultl tlo his best to merit their approbation , and to enable him to do this he looked for the counsel ami advice of his predecessors in office . Bro . Sharp had a pleasing duty to perform in proposing " The Health of the W . M . antl Brethren of No . 1250 . " That lotlge was an offshoot of the old lodge , and he believed it exceeded its " mother "
in numbers . They wished the Gilbert Greeuall every success . Bro . Thomas H . Sutton , W . M . 1250 , responded , antl , in doing so , saitl that they wiry , gratcltil to their mother leodge for the good example she set them in every respect . Bro . J . Rymer Young , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , " remarked that Bro Bowes was by no means a stranger among-i them , he
was no puling infant in Masonic ma'ters either , hut a well-seasoned anil experienced veteran of "The Square antl Compasses , " who had performed the beautiful ceremony of installation perhaps some dozens of times , and in such a manner that though they in No . 148 had heard him on several occasions , the ceremony in his hands never tired on their ears or their memories . Bro . Young had especial
pleasure in proposing this toast ( whicii doubtless would be received as it deserved ) , feeling much indebted to Bro . Bowes for having relieved him of the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Bowes briefly acknowledged the compliment , assuring thc brethren that it always afforded him great gratification to take part in Masonic ceremonials , and never more than in his mother lotlge . Before hc sat
down he was commanded by the VV . M . to propose the next toast , " The P . M . ' s and Officeis of No . 148 . " The ) werc a noble band , and well-sustained the rcputat . on of the lodge . No lotlge could prosper unless the P . M . ' s and officers wete able and willing to undertake and do the work . He begged to couple with the toast the name of the I . P . M . Bro . j . Rymer Young said : Unto this evening
I have found it somewhat difficult to realise that I am no longer your W . M ., but am , however , at length beginning to recognise thc fact , and not only recognise it , but I hope to thoroughly appreciate it , for it is a distinction of no mean order , well worlhy of appreciation to be permitted to join the noble army of Past Masters of which this lodge can boasl . When I sec around me so many " just and
upright men " who have filled the office of W . M . with such credit to themselves and advantage to cithers , and when 1 remember that some of these have -jained the coveted antl well-deserved dignity of Prov . Grand Lotlge distinction , 1 Icel prou . l to take even the lowest p ' ace among brethren who have winked so well and so hard in the Masonic cause . Brethren , I thank you very sincerely
on behalf of the Past Masters and officers of this good old lodge for the hearty manner in whicii you have been pleased to respond to this toast . The VV . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and , in so doing , saitl it was always a source of pleasure to see visiting brethren cither at labour or refreshment , or both . They were honoured that day by the presence of several distinguished brethren not of their
own lodge , and he bid them welcome . He then coupled the names of the visitors with the toast . Responses were made by Bros . Gonial ! , Cooper , Fleglc , J . Paul Rylands , W . H . Rylands , Schonstadt , VV . Simpson , and others . Bro . J . Paul Rylands saitl he had been a Mason for some years , but hc was only just now beginning to fathom its
beautiful mysteries . It only needed brethren to attend a well-worked lotlge like No . 148 , and they would soon be . gin to realise the b-autics of the Craft . Bro . VV . Simpson gave some interesting particulars of religious ceremonies which hc lu d witnessed abroad , antl showed how nearly tiie-v were allied to the Masonic ritual . Dr . Gonial ! said
he had renewed friendships that night which hatl for some time been dislocated . Bro . Schonstadt said he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit both in lotlge antl at the festive bo . ir . l . He had often heard the ceremony of installation p < rftirmid , antl had worked it himself , hut he must
confess that thc manner 111 which Bro . Bowes rendered tlie beautiful ceremony proved his own weakness . He only wished he had Bro . Bowes for his Preceptor , and then he might have hoped to discover to the full thc deep meaning of much they had heard that day . Bro . Jos . Pick-
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thall proposed "Thc Musical Brethren . " He dilated at some length on the influence that good music possessed , and then referred in particular to thc tasteful performances they had listened to that night . They were greatly indebted to Bros . Barton , Gaskin , Lockhart , and Taylor for coming amongst them . He , Bro . Pickthall , was veryfond of music , and olten had opportunities of listening to
that of a high character ; but it was a long time since he had such a treat as the musical brethren had afforded them that evening . He concluded by proposing the toast , which was responded to by Bro . Barton . Bro . Finney , in an interesting and instructive speech , proposed "The Charities . " He said that the Presilent at the next Boys '
School festival would be their own Prov . Grand Master , and he was greatly in hopes that at least two Stewards would be sent from Warrington to support Lord Skelmersdale . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , and it was conceded on all hands that the St . John's festival of 1879 was one of the most successful the lodge had experienced for some years .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —Thc installation meeting and celebration of the festival of St . John took place on Wednesday , the ,-, ist ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer at 3 . 20 o ' clock , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The following brethren werc present : —Bros . H . Walley , VV . M .
J . E . Williams , S . W . ; Alfred Heald , J . W . ; Joseph Senior , S . D . ; Geo . F . Smith , I . G . ; Geo . F . East , P . M . VV . Robinson , P . M . ; J . Mackie , P . M . ; J . AV . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ; B . Williams , l ' . M .-, J . Wildgoose , P . M . ; R . Neild , P . M . ; Wm . Rome , P . M . ; VV . D . Holbrook , N . Hilton , W . Livcscy , R . McMillan , Thos . Mather , Jno . B . Sumner , J . H . Greenwood , V . Gaggs , P . Casper , J . Studd ,
J . VV . VV ' olfensberger , Robt . Crycr , and Thos . Sutcliffe . Visitors : Bros . H . J . Pitt , Peter Loromlcs , 1609 ; VV . llollins , W . M , 11 * 2 ; Geo . Flanagan , 925 , IO ** I ; Benj . Taj lor , P . M . 935 , P . G . Treas .-, G . H . Bland , 1161 ; VV . linstock , P . M . 1213 , 1633 ; M . Nicholson , W . M . 1723 ; A . Love , VV . G . Watson , 6 33 ; Wm . Heap , 1609 ; D . Asgwith , 325 , 1773 i J - Chatlwick , P . M . 44 , Prov . G . Ss-c . ; Thos .
Heap , W . M . 1077 ; II . Listtr , P . M . ion ; N . Dumville , 152 , 322 ; and II . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . Thc lotlge having been raised to the Secontl Degree , Bro . J . E . Williams was presented to the VV . M . as the VV . M . elect for the ensuing year . The VV . M . then addressed Bro . Williams , and the Secretary afterwards put the usual questions from the Book of Constitutions . The lodge was
then raised to the Third Degree , and all below the rank of W . M . retired . A Board of Installed Past Masters was formed , and Br " . Geo . F . East installed Bro . Williams into the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of the M . M . ' s , the usual proclamation was made to them by the Installing Master , who called upon them to salute their new VV . M ., which was done . Bro . East then invested the following
brethren as officers for the year : Bros . A . Heald , S . W . ; J . M Sinclair , J . W . ( by deputy ); Joseph Senior , S . D . ; G . F , Smith , J . D . ; B . Williams , jun ., I . G . ; W . D . Waddcll , Secretary ; H . Walley , Treas . ; J . H . Greenwood , Org J . Mackie , P . M ., W , llivcsey , J . Studd , and Murray Thomson were appointed Stewards , but werc not invested . After thc lodge had been gradually lowered to the First Degree ,
Bro . East addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , and concluded thc ceremony with solemn prayer . We cannot refrain from again praising Bro . East for the earnest and able manner in which he performed the ceremony , and the brethren may well be proud in having such a gifted brother amongst them . Four gentlemen were proposed to become members of the lodge , and two
brethren as joining members , and should these gentlemen be elected , their numbers will materially help to swell that of the already large concourse of members , and verify the old saw of " There ' s nothing succeeds like success . " " Heatty good wishes " having been expressed by thc visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 . 15 . A most recherche banquet was served in
the large dining hall , and undisputed praise is due to Bio . Phillips for the manner in which the same was put on thc table , and for his able superintendence . The menu card was most tastefully designed in the Egyptian style , and we have not seen such an exquisite card , or anything approaching it , in the provinces . The usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , and Bros . Lister , Turner , and Dumville ( two ) added greatly to the brethren's enjoyment by the singing of a carefully selected programme of glees , part songs , and choruses , while Bro . J . H . Greenwood proved himself an accompanist par excellence . The brethren separated about 10 . 30 .
TORQUAY . —Lodge of St . John ( No . 328 ) . — The ceremony of installing the new Worshipful Master for the coming year , in the old and flourishing Lodge of St . John ' s , was conducted as usual on St . John ' s Day , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . The eldest son of Sir Lawrence Palk , Bart ., M . P ., Bro . Lawrence Hesketh Palk , had been unanimously elected to the
honour of presiding over the lodge as W . M . for the ensuing year , and a large number of Past Masters and brethren from neighbouring lodges were in attendance to honour the installation , the number of whom would have been considerably augmented had not an important Masonic meeting at Barnstaple , ' the same evening , necessitated the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master and ofliccrs . The brethren present who had pissed the chair
were Bros . Rev . R . Bowden , P . M . -528 , P . P . G . C ; Harland , P . M . 328 , P . P . G . D . ; Watson , * P . M . --28 , P . P . G . D . ; Greenfield , P . M . 328 and 1258 , P . P . G . D . ; Webber , I . P . M . 32 S ; Goss , P . M . 328 ; Oliver , P . M . 328 ; Piggott , P . M . 328 ; Burton , P . M . 328 ; Lambert , P . M . 142 ; Searle , VV . M . 710 ; Crook , P . M . 1614 ; Warren , P . M . 1-558 ; Olve-r , P . M . 1138 ; Stevens , P . M . 1138 ; W . A . Goss , W . M . 1402 ; Pratt , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; Colston , P . M . 248 ,
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P . P . G . S . Wks . ; and Hammick , P . M . 24 S . Thet elect , Bro . L . II . Palk , and fourteen members of ? lodges were also in attendance . 'The ceremony ! stallation was worked by Bro . Watson , assisted b-G Harland . Thc annual banquet was served at theS Hotel , which reflected great credit on thc capabiliti | kindness of the manageress , Mrs . Simpson . The 1
choir , under the able dir .-ction of Bro . Brooks , was plimented upon its able , rendering of some old gleel lodge music , and the newly-installed W . M . gave the and Masonic toasts with considerable ability and ! feeling ; hs also spoke of the interest he felt in the ! and for the lodge over which he had the honour t side , and promised the brethren that thc interests ani fare of St
. John ' s Lodge would have his anxious ! and solicitude . The W . M . having returned from a ? tinental lour , said he had visited many beautiful cititl places , but the farther he went , antl the more hc sa \ 3 served to convince him more thoroughly that there -J place in the wide worltl possessing the beautiei attractions , the charms , and the comforts of TorquaG
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lod ge * iooz ) . —Thc festival of St . John the Evangelist , uX nection with this lodge , was held on Tuesday ev | the 30 th ult . The brethren met at the Masonic Station-strect ,-at five o ' clock , there being present the fjj ing members , a number of otheis , resilient in the cog not daring to face the stormy night * . Bros . Capt . < j | Shilton
W . M . ; VV . , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Dr . Dodgson ; P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; Pearsonjt P . P . G . S . D . ; R . W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . antl Org ., j ! Org . ; W . K . Lamonby , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ( Frccim T . Bird , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; T . C . Robinson , Sefs Peacock , S . D . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; W . Paisley , St-jg J . Hewson , Tyler ; H . Carruthers , L . F . B . Dyk |
Mason , J . Fearon , J . C . Nicholson , J . BorrowscB Evening , E . L . Waugh , F . Raplcy , and S . ThwaitS visitors were-. Bros . A . Taylor , P . M . i . ;** 2 , P . P . G S J . VV . Irving , VV . M . 9 62 ; J . A . Salkcld , P . M . 9 § Dixon , P . M . 1400 ; A . Osbaldestone , Steward , o * 5 Wigham , 1400 ; J . Bait , 1400 ; D . B . VVinstoiiif 9 62 ; A . Holliday , 962 ; J . Lewthwaite , 9 62 ; atS
Wagg . T * , le r 9 ( 12 Thc minutes having been read a firmed , thc lodge was opened in the Second Degrei Ihe chair was taken b y Bro . R . Robinson , P . M ., tr Bro . Bin ! , W . M . elect , was presented for insta Woiking up the Third Degree , all below the rani stalled Master retired , when the chair was resumed VV . M ., Capt . Sewell , antl a Board of Installed
opened in complete form , the following being tbf officeis : Bros . R . Robinson , S . W . ; W . F . Laii J . W . ; A . Taylor , I . G . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , Orjl W . Shilton , Tyler . On the VV . M . elect being admi : j was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., ail claimed and greeted . After " calling off and tjj Board of Installed Masters was closed , and thc bul !* %
brethren re-admitted . The remainder of the cerfi including the investiture of the officers , presents pillars , and addresses , was performed by Bro . LaiJ P . M . The following were the new officers : Bros ;! Sewell , I . P . M . ; L . F . B . Dykes , S . W . ; II . Peacock . f Rev . Canon Hoskins , Chap . ; R , Robinson , P . M ., rT ( eighth time ) ; R . W . Robinson , Sec ( re-appointcdf
Paisley , S . D . ; T . Mason , J . D . ; W . H . Lewthwaite s Org . ( sixth time ); J . C . Nicholson , I . G . ; J . Borrlg antl H . Carruthers , Stewards ; J . Hewson , Tyler . I lie added that Bro . Dykes , the S . W ., is son of the I j F . L . B . Dykes , of Dovenly Hall , a former Grandl of the province , and there is no doubt that , with yo . § Masonic energy , wc may hope one day to sec Bro . J
occupy the honoured position occupied by his bele in the Craft . A hearty vote of thanks was ace . Capt . Sewell , for the able manner in which he 1 sided over Skiddaw Lodge during thc past year ; a resolutions of sympathy were ordered to he conveye . widow of a brother who recently came by his death 1 a terrible accident , and to a brother of the lodge
death by drowning of his eldest son whilst skat : lodge was closed with " Heaity gootl wishes " Ir visiting brethren present . Subsequently the 1 adjourned to the Old Hall Inn , a part ol the r mansion known as Cockermouth hall , and when fated Mary Queen of Scots was entertained by Si Fletcher , when 'a ' prisoncr in charge of Sir John L
A capital supper was provided , by thc host , Bro . Th waite ; and under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Dykes , a jovial evening was spent in ti harmony , Beo .: Uewthwaite , P . M ., as usual havim of the musical arrangements . Thc festivities were till close upon midnight , when the Tyler was su to the East to give the parting toast , "Toall distressed Masons . "
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METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . A meeting of this chapter took place at Anderton Fleet-street , on New Year ' s Day . In the uns absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . J . R . Stacey , E . Willing , I . P . Z . and Treasurer , occupied the chair werc also present E . Comps . VV . J . Ferguson , HStiles , J . ; C . Hudson , S . E . ; Edmonds , as S . N . ; I P . S . ; Sillis , as ist Asst . S . ; F . Johnson , as 2 nd
Deller , and Van Camp . Visitor : Comp . Wartl , Chapter , No . 22 , county Antrim , Ireland . The being read and confirmed , apologies were recti the M . E . Z ., Comp . Stacey , Comps . Douglass , two of the intending Exaltees . Bro . ' Field was im ; exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal -1 several names having been announced for bal ensuing meeting , the convocation was closed in ' -