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placed on the list of Bro . George Kenning , for the R . M . Benevolent Institution , who will represent the lodge at the forthcoming festivals of the three Charitable Institutions . During the course of the evening , a lecture upon some of the moral aspects and teachings of Freemasonry was delivered by Bro . Hyde Pullen with unusual eloquence and felicity of illustration . The brethren adjourned to a banquet , under the charge of the Rev . the W . M ., and spent an evening of more than ordinary enjoyment .
SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ,, at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , when there were present Bros . Louis Stean , W . M . ; G . T . Barr , S . W . ; C . F . Barham , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Henderson , Chap . ; C . Stevens , Treas . ; Joseph Cox , Sec . ; E . Benjamin , S . D . ; J . A . Jones , J . D . ; A . A . Clement , I . G . ; C . T . Speight ,
Tyler ; Funston , Beasley , Snellgrove , Laurence , Staft , Tidball , Matthews , Walker , Dr . Holt , Drysdale , Thrower , Plummer , Brand , Prevost , Mendey . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirm ed . Bro . J . Staft was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree , the ceremony being ably worked . Bro . G . T . Barr , unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bros . C . Stevens , Treasurer ; and Speight , Tyler .
CANTERBURY . — United Industrious Lodge ( No . 31 ) . —The first regular lodge meeting since the installation of the W . M ., Bro . William Tice , was held at the Masonic Hall , St . Peter ' s . -street , on Thursday , the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Tice , W . M . ; H . Ward , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; Rev . J . Mangan , D . D ., LL . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Chap . ; P . Higham ,
P . M ., P . G J . W ., Treas . ; Dr . Longhurst . S . W . ; J . E . Wiltshier , P . M ., J . W . ; T . H . Walkley , S . D . ; A . W . Cattclle , J . D . ; F . Horner , I . G . ; J . Plant , P . M . , Org . Visitors : Bros . G . Pilcher , P . M . 972 , P . G . D . C . ; H . Miskin , W . M . i 449 , andothers . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising Bro . Collard was performed by the W . M ., Bro . H . Ward explaining the Tracing Board
and presenting the tools . The ceremony was rendered in a most impressive manner by having the full musical service , the lodge having the great advantage of so many musical brethren , among them being Bros . Longhurst , Mus . Doc ; Plant , Rhodes , Moulding , and Higgins , Organist and lay clerk of the Cathedral . After other business the lodge was closed down , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —At the regular monthly meetine , held at the Masonic Hall , on ' 1 hursday , the 6 th inst ., the chair was taken at 7 . 30 p . m . by Bro . Braham , W . M ., supported by Past Masters Bros . F . Wilkinson , Brown , Moutrie , Clark , Ashley , Treas . ; and Dr . Hopkins , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , as J . W . ; Radway , Sec . ; Ruble , P . M ., as Dir . of Cer . ;
Mercer , S . D . ; Peach , as J . D . ; Holmes , I . G . ; Baldwin , Org . ; Ames , Steward ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Besides the members there were several visitors , among them Bro . Howes , W . M . of 906 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . L . Brown was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Second
Degree , and the candidate was . re-admitted , and passed to the rank of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., Bro . Mercer , S . D ., explaining the symbolism of the working tools , and the final charge being given by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . and S . W . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the Secretary was ordered to write a letter of condolence , on
behalf of the lodge , to the widow and , sons of the late Bro . Gummer , who died suodenly a week ago , being cut off in the prime of life ; after an illness of only a few days . Though , some months ago , he withdrew from membership of this lodge , he took all his Degrees in it , rose to the rank of S . D ., and had never joined any other lodge . The W . M . read a letter from the son of the aged Bro . Marsh ,
who occupied the first chair of No . 41 in 1828 , and was recently elected an honorary member of the lodge , offering to present a portrait of his father to it . The Secretary was directed thankfully to accept the proposal . Letters of apology for absence were read fiom Bros . Hunt , J . W ., and Cater , S . D . ; the former on account of domestic affliction , and the latter owing to pressing business engagements .
I he I reasurer announced success at the last election in obtaining admission to the Girls' Masonic School for a candidate from this province in the first attempt . The S . W . undertook , if possible , to ascertain all the changes in the number of this old lodge , with their dates , in order
that they may bc engraved on the silver jewels worn by the officers . The W . M . announced that the Prov . Grand Master had fixed the nth or 12 th of December for the annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge at Westonsuper-Mare . No other business offering the lodge was closed at 9 . 30 o'clock .
SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —The regular meeting of this loilge was held in the Masonic Hall , Freemason-street , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . The lodge was opened by W . M . Bro . Frampton , supported by Bros . Pearson and Surtees , Past Masters ; Watson , W . M . 97 ; Egglcston , W . M . 949 ; Douglass , P . M . 80 ( Freemason ) , lhe minutes of last
lodge were read and confirmed . The W . M , stated the time had now arrived fur the lodge to elect the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ballot was then Ukcn , when Bro . John Potts , P . M ., was duly elected . Bro . Riseborough , P . M ., was re-cltcted Treasurer ; Bro . Brown , re-elected Tyler . All business being done , the lodge was closed according 10 ancient custom in due and solemn form . LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The brethren were summoned to attend the Masonic
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duties of this lotlge on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Bro . W . Corbett , W . M ., was in his place in the east at the proper time , and his official supporters were Bros . F . Barnett , I . P . M . ; Jno . C . Robinson , P . M ., M . C ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . W . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; Robert Coliings , Sec ; Wm . H . Vernon , S . D . ;
J . Jeneway , J . D . ; Morris Davies , I . G . ; Alfred D . Ewart , Org . ; D . Cangley , Steward ; M . Haworth , Steward ; and Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . B . J . Parry , Thomas Grindall , Robt . H . Waggett , R . G . Bradley , Thos . Haliburton , John Pye , Alfred Samuels , Jas . Messenger , Henry Hall , Rd . Thompson , John Williams , J . Sykes , James Roberts , Henry J . Pye ,
Rd . Fitzgerald , Jas . Travis , Thos . Poyser , Wm . Mooney , J . W . Walker , James White , and others . The visitors wire Bros . E . S . Hall , 241 ; D . A . MacKenzie , 1806 ; Robt . H . Simpson , 343 ; Henry Firth , W . M . 66 7 ; and Webster Williams , 1609 . Mr . George James Harper was initiated , and Bro . R . H . Waggett was raised to the Snblime Degree of a Mason , the work being most
effectively and satisfactorily performed by the W . M . and his able staff of officers . Three guineas were voted from the funds of the lodge to assist the widow of a deceased brother who belonged to the Merchants' Lodge , No . 241 . On the motion of Bro . John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., seconded by Bro . W . Corbett , W . M ., it was
unanimously resolved to send a letter to Bro . Joseph Wood , Treas . 1094 , 249 ( Freemason ) , conveying the condolence of the brethren in connection vvith the loss he has recently sustained by the death of his wife . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and besides the toasts there were several capital songs by Bros . Webster Williams , M . Davis , R . Bradley , Messenger , and others .
W A R . W I C K .. —Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 284 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . There were present Bros . G . Wilson , M . D ., W . M . ; T . W . Thursfield , M . D ., S . W . ; Rev . A . II . Russell , J . W . ; Rev . P . Sidney Harris , Chap . ; Brabazon Campbell , M . A ., Treas . ; S . W . Cooke , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; Geo . Bond , J . D . ; T . J . B ' aker , I . G . ; S . C . Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cer ., Steward ; Purser , Tyler ;
A . Roberts , fas . Evers-Swindell , J . S . Moore , J . Yeoman , Robins , P . M ., P P . S . G . W . ; E . Pritchard , E . Stanley , J . W . Margett , P . P . G . R . ; and F . Haynes , P . M . Bro . A . R . Whiteway , No . 1008 , was a visitor . The minutes were read and confirmed , also the report of the Prov . Grand Steward was read . Several gentlemen were proposed as candidates far initiation . The W . M . gave a Lecture on the Tracing Board in the Second Degree .
MANCHESTER . — Lodge of Affability ( No 317 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was . held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . The members present were Bros . J . R . Lever , W . M . ; Mark Vickers , S . W . ; William Nicholl , J . W . ; R . Tomlins , S . D . ; J . Halliday , J . D . ; John Church , Sec . ; John Smethurst , Treas . ; J . Wilson , acting I . G . ; J . Sly ,
Tyler ; Daniel Donbavand , I . P . M . ; John Bladon , P . M . ; James Smith , E . de Gough , A . Forshaw , S . Percivals , Francis Hilton , Ellis Jones , and R . R . Lisenden ( Fi'eemason ) , There were no visitors . The lodge was opened at 6 . 30 and the minutes of the previous meeting read and
confirmed . The lodge was raised to the Second Degree , when Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., gave an explanation of the Second Tracing Board , which was listened to with earnest attention by the brethren . There being no work , the lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and closed in peace and harmony at 7 . 45 .
CROYDON . —East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 4 63 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , and in the absence of Bro . Yaxley , the W . M ., his position was taken by the M . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . C . W . Arnold , who worked the ceremonies of the Three Degrees , assisted by Bros . G . N . Price , P . M . and P . G . Treas ., who officiated as
S . W . ; Streeter , J . W . ; Hook , S . D . ; Byron H . Ridge , J . D . ; and Herbert Saxelby , I . G . At the close of the ceremonies Bro . Arnold announced that he had been deputed by the P . G . M . to offer to Bro . Vaxley , the W . M . of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , the honourable office of P . G . S . of W ., but as Bro . Yaxley was at tliat moment abroad on business , he had much pleasure in investing
Bro . C . H . Woodward on behalf of Bro . Yaxley . The brethren then saluted the M . W . D . P . G . M . with the usual honours , and the lodge having been closed in due form the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , an admirable banquet being served in an adjacent room , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured .
GLOSSOP . —Devonshire Lodge ( No . 625 ) . — The installation meeting and St . John's festival of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . Bro . David Davis , of Manchester , who was the W . M . elect , had spared no expense or personal inconvenience to make the proceedings throughout , what they proved to be , a complete success . The ordinary meetings of the lodge are held at the
Norfolk Arms Hotel , and , without doubt , the accommodation there is in every way equal to the requirements of the brethren , but Bro . Davis , with a view of not allowing the preparations for the St . John ' s festival to interfere in the slightest degree with the installation ceremony , had arranged that the latter should be held at the Town Hnll . There is no question but that this arrangement was wisely made ,
as at its conclusion the brethren had simply to walk across the road to the hotel , where everything was in readiness for the banquet . The following were present : —Bros . J . Collier , W . M . ; David A . Davis , S . W . ; W . Booth , J . W . ; S . Collier , Sec . ; John Hadfield , S . D . ; John Garlick , J . D . ; John Holt , Chap . ; W . H . Hodgson , I . G . ; W . Fielding , Tyler ; G . E . Cox , P . M . ; Wm . Dawson , P . M . ; J . Merry ,
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P . M . ; J . D . Calder , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Derbyshire ; Thos Dearnally , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Derbyshire ; John Hardman , P . M . ; Saml . Warhurst , Gej . Woodcock , Jos . Wright , J . Spruce , W . H . Irlim , J . H . Rosson , A . Rowbottom , Albert Andrew , A . Sturgeon , W . Swire , Jas . Bennett , S . Robinson , Jos . Robinson , D . Clarke , S . Rowbottom , T . Orme , Danl . Hesslegrave , Chas . Davis , J . B . Hallam , and
Henry Patchett . The visitors present were Bros . f . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ( Installing Master ); [ anus Hall , P . P . G . T . E . L . ; James Cole , jun ., J . D . 1588 ; W . Fell , 815 ; T . Broadsmith , W . M . 1166 ; Wm . Hadfirld W . M . 320 ; Wm . Cole , 1588 ; J . Roberts , 320 ; J . W , Bargess , P . M . 1325 ; J . E . Steward , W . M . 33 6 ; James Ollerenshaw , 266 ; Henry Heap , 300 ; T . R . " Williams ,
P . M . 1147 ; Lewis Wohnes , 1545 ; W . R . Browne , Sec . 1545 ; Robt . Hunter , 10 S 8 ; William Burton , 268 ; John G . Willan , 320 ; James Whitehead , S . W . 6 54 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 with prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary next read particulars of the financial position of the lodge , which were
very satisfactory , and a motion was put and carried that the same be adopted . Bro . Davis having oeen presented to the W . M . as the W . M . elect , was forthwith interrogated by the Secretary , and having given the customary icsponses , was installed by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe as Worshipful Master of the Devonshire Lodge for the ensuing year . On the re-admission of the M . M . ' s Bro Sillitoe announced
the fact to them of Bro . Davis ' s installation , and the usual salutations having been given , the Installing Master next proceeded to invest the newly-appointed officers as follows : Bros . W . Booth , S . VV . ; John Hadfield , J . W . ; John Garlick , S . D . ; W . H . Hodgson , J . D . ; W . Thorpe , Treas . ( re-appointed ); S . Collier , Sec . ; W . Swire , I . G . ; W . Dawson , D . of C . ; S . Robinson , I . Cooper , and J .
Spruce , Stewards ; and W . Fielding , Tyler . On the latter brothermaking his appearance , the W . M ., addressing him , said tnat a very pleasing duty devolved itself upon him , and that was , that in consideration of the many years that he ( Bro . Fielding ) had ably and zealously served the lodge in his capacity of Tyler , he had much pleasure on behalf of himself and the members of the lotlge in presenting him
with a silver " I ylei ' s " jewel and collar , and also a gold scarf pin from himself . The W . M . further stated that the brethren generally were so sensible of Bro . Fielding ' s long and well tried services , that they could not help signifying their appreciation of them by asking him to accept these humble offerings of their esteem . JBro . Fielding , who seemed quite overcome by surprise and pleasure , thanked
the brethren in a few appropriate sentences . On the conclusion of the ceremony of installation the W . M . proposed , and Bro . Calder seconded , a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , Bro . Sillitoe , for the great ability he had displayed in that capacity , having performed the whole of it unassisted , and also given the addresses . The motion was unanimously carried , and Bro . Sillitoe ivas warmly
applauded on quitting the lodge room . On the motion of Bro . Calder , seconded by Bro . Dr . Rose , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the lodge funds for the purchase of a vote in the Boys' School . Bro . Thorpe next proposed , and Bro . G . E . Cox seconded , a motion that a share in the Glossop Gas Company be purchased out cf the lodge funds . Some amusement was caused by a question being
put to a brother , who was known to be the possessor of several gas shares , as to whether he would sell one to the loilge at par , and in reply to which the worthy brother stated that he had already , as the lodge was aware , sold them some shares on the terms mentioned , and it would be against human nature to expect him to get rid of them all at the same price , but at the same time half-a-dozen ,
more or less , would not make a great deal of difference to him , and if the loilge would be benefited by the purchase , he had no objection to selling them three or four more on the same terms as the last . This announcement was received with applause , and it is needless to say that the motion was carried . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in
peace and harmony at 5 . 30 . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Norfolk Arms Hotel , and sat down to a recherche banquet , the serving of which did great credit to the fair hostess . The usual preliminary toasts having been proposed and duly honoured , the W . M . said he should have to depart a little from the routine order of the programme , as he wished to propose a toast which he knew
would be acceptable to them all , viz ., " The Health of Bro . J . H . Siilitoe , the Installing Master , " who unfortunately would very shortly have to leave them and return to Manchester , but before he did go , he ( the W . M . ) would like to show Bro . Sillitoe how fully the brethren , and himself , appreciated his kindness in coming so long a distance to instal him as the W . M . of the Devonshire Lodge , and
also the able manner he hail performed the ceremony , and without further preface he would ask them to drink the health of Bro . Sillitoe in a bumper . The toast was heartily responded to , and , in reply , Bro , Sillitoe said he thanked the W . M . and brethren for their hearty reception and hos . pitable treatment , and he assured them it gave him great pleasure to think his humble efforts had pleased them , and
he congratulated the W . M . on his attaining the proud position he now held , and which he had ably and honourably earned . There was no doubt that the W . M . had the advantage of capable officers to assist him in his duties , and this must be a gratifying fact to him , as it would , doubtless , help him to successfully steer through his year of office , and , in wishing him and the members of the Devonshire Lodge all prosperity , he assured them he should be
most happy at any time to render them any service . The I . P . M ., Bro . Collier , in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said it afforded him great pleasure in doing so , having known him for eleven years , during which time he had only been absent from the lodge two or three times . He had always been willing to promote the welfare and success of the Devonshire Lodge , and he hoped his year of office would be a successful one . The
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placed on the list of Bro . George Kenning , for the R . M . Benevolent Institution , who will represent the lodge at the forthcoming festivals of the three Charitable Institutions . During the course of the evening , a lecture upon some of the moral aspects and teachings of Freemasonry was delivered by Bro . Hyde Pullen with unusual eloquence and felicity of illustration . The brethren adjourned to a banquet , under the charge of the Rev . the W . M ., and spent an evening of more than ordinary enjoyment .
SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ,, at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , when there were present Bros . Louis Stean , W . M . ; G . T . Barr , S . W . ; C . F . Barham , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Henderson , Chap . ; C . Stevens , Treas . ; Joseph Cox , Sec . ; E . Benjamin , S . D . ; J . A . Jones , J . D . ; A . A . Clement , I . G . ; C . T . Speight ,
Tyler ; Funston , Beasley , Snellgrove , Laurence , Staft , Tidball , Matthews , Walker , Dr . Holt , Drysdale , Thrower , Plummer , Brand , Prevost , Mendey . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirm ed . Bro . J . Staft was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree , the ceremony being ably worked . Bro . G . T . Barr , unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bros . C . Stevens , Treasurer ; and Speight , Tyler .
CANTERBURY . — United Industrious Lodge ( No . 31 ) . —The first regular lodge meeting since the installation of the W . M ., Bro . William Tice , was held at the Masonic Hall , St . Peter ' s . -street , on Thursday , the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Tice , W . M . ; H . Ward , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; Rev . J . Mangan , D . D ., LL . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Chap . ; P . Higham ,
P . M ., P . G J . W ., Treas . ; Dr . Longhurst . S . W . ; J . E . Wiltshier , P . M ., J . W . ; T . H . Walkley , S . D . ; A . W . Cattclle , J . D . ; F . Horner , I . G . ; J . Plant , P . M . , Org . Visitors : Bros . G . Pilcher , P . M . 972 , P . G . D . C . ; H . Miskin , W . M . i 449 , andothers . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising Bro . Collard was performed by the W . M ., Bro . H . Ward explaining the Tracing Board
and presenting the tools . The ceremony was rendered in a most impressive manner by having the full musical service , the lodge having the great advantage of so many musical brethren , among them being Bros . Longhurst , Mus . Doc ; Plant , Rhodes , Moulding , and Higgins , Organist and lay clerk of the Cathedral . After other business the lodge was closed down , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —At the regular monthly meetine , held at the Masonic Hall , on ' 1 hursday , the 6 th inst ., the chair was taken at 7 . 30 p . m . by Bro . Braham , W . M ., supported by Past Masters Bros . F . Wilkinson , Brown , Moutrie , Clark , Ashley , Treas . ; and Dr . Hopkins , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , as J . W . ; Radway , Sec . ; Ruble , P . M ., as Dir . of Cer . ;
Mercer , S . D . ; Peach , as J . D . ; Holmes , I . G . ; Baldwin , Org . ; Ames , Steward ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Besides the members there were several visitors , among them Bro . Howes , W . M . of 906 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . L . Brown was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Second
Degree , and the candidate was . re-admitted , and passed to the rank of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., Bro . Mercer , S . D ., explaining the symbolism of the working tools , and the final charge being given by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . and S . W . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the Secretary was ordered to write a letter of condolence , on
behalf of the lodge , to the widow and , sons of the late Bro . Gummer , who died suodenly a week ago , being cut off in the prime of life ; after an illness of only a few days . Though , some months ago , he withdrew from membership of this lodge , he took all his Degrees in it , rose to the rank of S . D ., and had never joined any other lodge . The W . M . read a letter from the son of the aged Bro . Marsh ,
who occupied the first chair of No . 41 in 1828 , and was recently elected an honorary member of the lodge , offering to present a portrait of his father to it . The Secretary was directed thankfully to accept the proposal . Letters of apology for absence were read fiom Bros . Hunt , J . W ., and Cater , S . D . ; the former on account of domestic affliction , and the latter owing to pressing business engagements .
I he I reasurer announced success at the last election in obtaining admission to the Girls' Masonic School for a candidate from this province in the first attempt . The S . W . undertook , if possible , to ascertain all the changes in the number of this old lodge , with their dates , in order
that they may bc engraved on the silver jewels worn by the officers . The W . M . announced that the Prov . Grand Master had fixed the nth or 12 th of December for the annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge at Westonsuper-Mare . No other business offering the lodge was closed at 9 . 30 o'clock .
SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —The regular meeting of this loilge was held in the Masonic Hall , Freemason-street , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . The lodge was opened by W . M . Bro . Frampton , supported by Bros . Pearson and Surtees , Past Masters ; Watson , W . M . 97 ; Egglcston , W . M . 949 ; Douglass , P . M . 80 ( Freemason ) , lhe minutes of last
lodge were read and confirmed . The W . M , stated the time had now arrived fur the lodge to elect the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ballot was then Ukcn , when Bro . John Potts , P . M ., was duly elected . Bro . Riseborough , P . M ., was re-cltcted Treasurer ; Bro . Brown , re-elected Tyler . All business being done , the lodge was closed according 10 ancient custom in due and solemn form . LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The brethren were summoned to attend the Masonic
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duties of this lotlge on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Bro . W . Corbett , W . M ., was in his place in the east at the proper time , and his official supporters were Bros . F . Barnett , I . P . M . ; Jno . C . Robinson , P . M ., M . C ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . W . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; Robert Coliings , Sec ; Wm . H . Vernon , S . D . ;
J . Jeneway , J . D . ; Morris Davies , I . G . ; Alfred D . Ewart , Org . ; D . Cangley , Steward ; M . Haworth , Steward ; and Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . B . J . Parry , Thomas Grindall , Robt . H . Waggett , R . G . Bradley , Thos . Haliburton , John Pye , Alfred Samuels , Jas . Messenger , Henry Hall , Rd . Thompson , John Williams , J . Sykes , James Roberts , Henry J . Pye ,
Rd . Fitzgerald , Jas . Travis , Thos . Poyser , Wm . Mooney , J . W . Walker , James White , and others . The visitors wire Bros . E . S . Hall , 241 ; D . A . MacKenzie , 1806 ; Robt . H . Simpson , 343 ; Henry Firth , W . M . 66 7 ; and Webster Williams , 1609 . Mr . George James Harper was initiated , and Bro . R . H . Waggett was raised to the Snblime Degree of a Mason , the work being most
effectively and satisfactorily performed by the W . M . and his able staff of officers . Three guineas were voted from the funds of the lodge to assist the widow of a deceased brother who belonged to the Merchants' Lodge , No . 241 . On the motion of Bro . John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., seconded by Bro . W . Corbett , W . M ., it was
unanimously resolved to send a letter to Bro . Joseph Wood , Treas . 1094 , 249 ( Freemason ) , conveying the condolence of the brethren in connection vvith the loss he has recently sustained by the death of his wife . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and besides the toasts there were several capital songs by Bros . Webster Williams , M . Davis , R . Bradley , Messenger , and others .
W A R . W I C K .. —Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 284 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . There were present Bros . G . Wilson , M . D ., W . M . ; T . W . Thursfield , M . D ., S . W . ; Rev . A . II . Russell , J . W . ; Rev . P . Sidney Harris , Chap . ; Brabazon Campbell , M . A ., Treas . ; S . W . Cooke , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; Geo . Bond , J . D . ; T . J . B ' aker , I . G . ; S . C . Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cer ., Steward ; Purser , Tyler ;
A . Roberts , fas . Evers-Swindell , J . S . Moore , J . Yeoman , Robins , P . M ., P P . S . G . W . ; E . Pritchard , E . Stanley , J . W . Margett , P . P . G . R . ; and F . Haynes , P . M . Bro . A . R . Whiteway , No . 1008 , was a visitor . The minutes were read and confirmed , also the report of the Prov . Grand Steward was read . Several gentlemen were proposed as candidates far initiation . The W . M . gave a Lecture on the Tracing Board in the Second Degree .
MANCHESTER . — Lodge of Affability ( No 317 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was . held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . The members present were Bros . J . R . Lever , W . M . ; Mark Vickers , S . W . ; William Nicholl , J . W . ; R . Tomlins , S . D . ; J . Halliday , J . D . ; John Church , Sec . ; John Smethurst , Treas . ; J . Wilson , acting I . G . ; J . Sly ,
Tyler ; Daniel Donbavand , I . P . M . ; John Bladon , P . M . ; James Smith , E . de Gough , A . Forshaw , S . Percivals , Francis Hilton , Ellis Jones , and R . R . Lisenden ( Fi'eemason ) , There were no visitors . The lodge was opened at 6 . 30 and the minutes of the previous meeting read and
confirmed . The lodge was raised to the Second Degree , when Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., gave an explanation of the Second Tracing Board , which was listened to with earnest attention by the brethren . There being no work , the lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and closed in peace and harmony at 7 . 45 .
CROYDON . —East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 4 63 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , and in the absence of Bro . Yaxley , the W . M ., his position was taken by the M . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . C . W . Arnold , who worked the ceremonies of the Three Degrees , assisted by Bros . G . N . Price , P . M . and P . G . Treas ., who officiated as
S . W . ; Streeter , J . W . ; Hook , S . D . ; Byron H . Ridge , J . D . ; and Herbert Saxelby , I . G . At the close of the ceremonies Bro . Arnold announced that he had been deputed by the P . G . M . to offer to Bro . Vaxley , the W . M . of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , the honourable office of P . G . S . of W ., but as Bro . Yaxley was at tliat moment abroad on business , he had much pleasure in investing
Bro . C . H . Woodward on behalf of Bro . Yaxley . The brethren then saluted the M . W . D . P . G . M . with the usual honours , and the lodge having been closed in due form the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , an admirable banquet being served in an adjacent room , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured .
GLOSSOP . —Devonshire Lodge ( No . 625 ) . — The installation meeting and St . John's festival of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . Bro . David Davis , of Manchester , who was the W . M . elect , had spared no expense or personal inconvenience to make the proceedings throughout , what they proved to be , a complete success . The ordinary meetings of the lodge are held at the
Norfolk Arms Hotel , and , without doubt , the accommodation there is in every way equal to the requirements of the brethren , but Bro . Davis , with a view of not allowing the preparations for the St . John ' s festival to interfere in the slightest degree with the installation ceremony , had arranged that the latter should be held at the Town Hnll . There is no question but that this arrangement was wisely made ,
as at its conclusion the brethren had simply to walk across the road to the hotel , where everything was in readiness for the banquet . The following were present : —Bros . J . Collier , W . M . ; David A . Davis , S . W . ; W . Booth , J . W . ; S . Collier , Sec . ; John Hadfield , S . D . ; John Garlick , J . D . ; John Holt , Chap . ; W . H . Hodgson , I . G . ; W . Fielding , Tyler ; G . E . Cox , P . M . ; Wm . Dawson , P . M . ; J . Merry ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . M . ; J . D . Calder , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Derbyshire ; Thos Dearnally , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Derbyshire ; John Hardman , P . M . ; Saml . Warhurst , Gej . Woodcock , Jos . Wright , J . Spruce , W . H . Irlim , J . H . Rosson , A . Rowbottom , Albert Andrew , A . Sturgeon , W . Swire , Jas . Bennett , S . Robinson , Jos . Robinson , D . Clarke , S . Rowbottom , T . Orme , Danl . Hesslegrave , Chas . Davis , J . B . Hallam , and
Henry Patchett . The visitors present were Bros . f . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ( Installing Master ); [ anus Hall , P . P . G . T . E . L . ; James Cole , jun ., J . D . 1588 ; W . Fell , 815 ; T . Broadsmith , W . M . 1166 ; Wm . Hadfirld W . M . 320 ; Wm . Cole , 1588 ; J . Roberts , 320 ; J . W , Bargess , P . M . 1325 ; J . E . Steward , W . M . 33 6 ; James Ollerenshaw , 266 ; Henry Heap , 300 ; T . R . " Williams ,
P . M . 1147 ; Lewis Wohnes , 1545 ; W . R . Browne , Sec . 1545 ; Robt . Hunter , 10 S 8 ; William Burton , 268 ; John G . Willan , 320 ; James Whitehead , S . W . 6 54 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 with prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary next read particulars of the financial position of the lodge , which were
very satisfactory , and a motion was put and carried that the same be adopted . Bro . Davis having oeen presented to the W . M . as the W . M . elect , was forthwith interrogated by the Secretary , and having given the customary icsponses , was installed by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe as Worshipful Master of the Devonshire Lodge for the ensuing year . On the re-admission of the M . M . ' s Bro Sillitoe announced
the fact to them of Bro . Davis ' s installation , and the usual salutations having been given , the Installing Master next proceeded to invest the newly-appointed officers as follows : Bros . W . Booth , S . VV . ; John Hadfield , J . W . ; John Garlick , S . D . ; W . H . Hodgson , J . D . ; W . Thorpe , Treas . ( re-appointed ); S . Collier , Sec . ; W . Swire , I . G . ; W . Dawson , D . of C . ; S . Robinson , I . Cooper , and J .
Spruce , Stewards ; and W . Fielding , Tyler . On the latter brothermaking his appearance , the W . M ., addressing him , said tnat a very pleasing duty devolved itself upon him , and that was , that in consideration of the many years that he ( Bro . Fielding ) had ably and zealously served the lodge in his capacity of Tyler , he had much pleasure on behalf of himself and the members of the lotlge in presenting him
with a silver " I ylei ' s " jewel and collar , and also a gold scarf pin from himself . The W . M . further stated that the brethren generally were so sensible of Bro . Fielding ' s long and well tried services , that they could not help signifying their appreciation of them by asking him to accept these humble offerings of their esteem . JBro . Fielding , who seemed quite overcome by surprise and pleasure , thanked
the brethren in a few appropriate sentences . On the conclusion of the ceremony of installation the W . M . proposed , and Bro . Calder seconded , a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , Bro . Sillitoe , for the great ability he had displayed in that capacity , having performed the whole of it unassisted , and also given the addresses . The motion was unanimously carried , and Bro . Sillitoe ivas warmly
applauded on quitting the lodge room . On the motion of Bro . Calder , seconded by Bro . Dr . Rose , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the lodge funds for the purchase of a vote in the Boys' School . Bro . Thorpe next proposed , and Bro . G . E . Cox seconded , a motion that a share in the Glossop Gas Company be purchased out cf the lodge funds . Some amusement was caused by a question being
put to a brother , who was known to be the possessor of several gas shares , as to whether he would sell one to the loilge at par , and in reply to which the worthy brother stated that he had already , as the lodge was aware , sold them some shares on the terms mentioned , and it would be against human nature to expect him to get rid of them all at the same price , but at the same time half-a-dozen ,
more or less , would not make a great deal of difference to him , and if the loilge would be benefited by the purchase , he had no objection to selling them three or four more on the same terms as the last . This announcement was received with applause , and it is needless to say that the motion was carried . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in
peace and harmony at 5 . 30 . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Norfolk Arms Hotel , and sat down to a recherche banquet , the serving of which did great credit to the fair hostess . The usual preliminary toasts having been proposed and duly honoured , the W . M . said he should have to depart a little from the routine order of the programme , as he wished to propose a toast which he knew
would be acceptable to them all , viz ., " The Health of Bro . J . H . Siilitoe , the Installing Master , " who unfortunately would very shortly have to leave them and return to Manchester , but before he did go , he ( the W . M . ) would like to show Bro . Sillitoe how fully the brethren , and himself , appreciated his kindness in coming so long a distance to instal him as the W . M . of the Devonshire Lodge , and
also the able manner he hail performed the ceremony , and without further preface he would ask them to drink the health of Bro . Sillitoe in a bumper . The toast was heartily responded to , and , in reply , Bro , Sillitoe said he thanked the W . M . and brethren for their hearty reception and hos . pitable treatment , and he assured them it gave him great pleasure to think his humble efforts had pleased them , and
he congratulated the W . M . on his attaining the proud position he now held , and which he had ably and honourably earned . There was no doubt that the W . M . had the advantage of capable officers to assist him in his duties , and this must be a gratifying fact to him , as it would , doubtless , help him to successfully steer through his year of office , and , in wishing him and the members of the Devonshire Lodge all prosperity , he assured them he should be
most happy at any time to render them any service . The I . P . M ., Bro . Collier , in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said it afforded him great pleasure in doing so , having known him for eleven years , during which time he had only been absent from the lodge two or three times . He had always been willing to promote the welfare and success of the Devonshire Lodge , and he hoped his year of office would be a successful one . The