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Lodge on the 26 ih ult . was satisfactory in every respect . Several matters relating to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and other charities received attention , one result being the appointment as Steward of Bro . W . W . Popp lewell , to represent the lodge at the next festival of one of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institutions . There were two nominations of candidates ; and there was an
unusual amount of other business disposed of , affecting , more particularly , the internal affairs of the lodge ; an increase in the annual subscription being one of the most noticeable questions . The brethren after their long labours adjourned to the banquet room , there to enjoy a spread , provided in excellent style by Bro . S . Steele . Bros . Dodd and Hudson contributed to the harmony ot" the evening with some exquisite music .
MIRFIELD— Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . — The annual installation meeting was held on Friday , December 13 th , at the \ ssembly Rooms . The lodge was opened at 4 . 30 p . m ., prompt , by the W . M ., Bro . A . A . Stott , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros , j . K . Ibberson , P . M ., as S . W . ; John Crowthcr , J . W . ; Thomas Lang , P . M ., Secretary ; James Walmslcy , S . D . ; James Barker J . D . ; John Barker , P . M ., as I . G . ;
and Bros . G . Armitage , P . M . ; John Walmslcy , P . M . ; G . R . Harse , and James Simpson . The minutes oi the last regular lodge were read ) and confirmed . Mr . Robert Lister being in attendance he was duly initiated into Freemasonry , Bro . Stott performing the ceremony in an impressive and effective manner , and so
dosing his year of office . The lodge was then opened into the Second Degree , when the following brethren and visiters entered the lodge : —Bros . J . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Registrar ; Joseph Wainwright , P . M . ; H . R . Cousins , . Wright , W . Airton , C . Shcard , T . B . Fairclough , S . W ., W . M . elect . Bros . A . Williamson , 275 ; Ruddock , P . M . 275 P . S . G . D . ; John Booth , P . M . 258 , P . G . W . ; T .
, Pickles , P . M . 258 ; J . Woodsworth , P . M . 1019 . P . P . G . D . of Ceremonies ; T . Heron , P . M . 208 j M . Newsome , P . M . » o 8 , P . P . G . D . ; W . Whiteley , 208 ; C . Woollons , S . W . 108 ; A . Green , P . M . 208 ; R . Kelley , P . M . 750 ; W . Ishernood , 750 ; A . Wilmorc , 730 ; T . Greenwood , 750 ; G . S . Bull , 750 ; C . Arrson , P . M . 264 ; T . J . Inman , I . G . 164 ; C . Claston , P . M . 264 ; W .
Brearey , J . W . 264 ; C . Eastwood , 1214 ; E . Hemingway , P . M . 1214 ; W . B . Alderson , P . M . 495 , P . G . J . D . ; H . J . Holdsworth , W . M . 408 ; A . Gomersal , J . W . 498 ; J . Fozard , W . M . 971 ; J . Thompson , J . W . 171 ; A . Stott , 1301 ; D . A . Shaw , P . M . 827 ; T . H . Good , P . M . 1221 ; A . Cameron , 827 . The W . M . now vacated the chair in
favour of Past Master John Barker , to whom Bro . J . Ibberson , P . M ., and John Walmesley , P . M ., presented Bro . T . B . Fairclough , the W . M . elect . The customary ceremony having been completed in the Second Degree , the lodge was opened to the Third Degree , when all the hrethren below the rank of Installed Master retired . The
Board of Installed Masters was opened by Bro . J . Ibberson , P . P . G . Registrar , and Bro . Fairclough was duly installed into the chair of K . S . The W . M . having been saluted according to ancient form he invested the following brethren as his officers for thc year ensuing : —Bros . J . T . Barras , S . W . ( by deputy , he being delayed by the lateness of thetrain ) ; John Crowther , J . W . ; John Walmsley , P . M .,
Treasurer ; James Barker , Secretary ; James Walmsley , S . D . ; H . R . Cousins , J . D . ; John Barker , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies ; J . Kenworthy , I . G . ; W . Booth , O . G . The address to the Master was given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., to the Wardens by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . John Walmsley , P . M . The lodge was
then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , presided over by the W . M ., at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , the same being brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Brethren . " So ended another of these happy social gatherings which do so much to promote good fellowship and kindly feeling amongst the different lodges .
MANCHESTER . —Strangeways Lodge ( No . 1219 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday week , at the lodge room , Empire Hotel , Strangeways . The brethren assembled about half-past five o ' clock , tea being served shoitly after that time . The lodge was tyled about 6-15 , and after the usual preliminary business , two candidates were duly balloted for and
initiated as Entered Apprentices , Bros . P . M's . Needham and Schofield giving the charges in the most exemplary manner . Bros . Bond and Unsworth were afterwards passed to the degree of Fellow Ciaft , the W . M . ( Bro . Brandon ) performing the ceremony in a manner which was highly gratifying to the brethren present . The members then adjourned to the social board , the W . M . occupying the
chair , being supported by Bros . P . M . ' s Schofield , Rogers , and Needham , Bros . Leech , S . W ., and — Dareson , J . W ., occupying their respective places . Full honours were paid to the various loyal and Masonic toasts , the musical honours being conducted by Bro . W . Smith , S . S ., with great effect . The healths of the "Newly Initiated" and " Newly passed Brethren" were then proposed by the
W . M . in most flattering terms , which were gracefully acknowled ged by those brothers . No toast at any of the meetings of this lodge is more popular than that of the W . M . ( Bro . Brandon ) , who , from the hearty reception his name met with , must be assured of ihe high estimation be is held in by the brethren . Bro . Rogeis , P . M .,
responded in a most jocular manner to thc toast of the " Past Masters ; » and Bro . Leech , S . W ., on behalf of the " Offi . cers of the Lodge , " The " Visiting Brethren " was , as usual , given by Bro . Dawson , J . W ., and suitably responded to . The enjoyment cf the evening was greatly enhanced b y some excellent songs by Bros . Smith , Ruddock , a' ) d Russell .
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THIRSK . — Falcon Lodge ( No . 1416 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge for the installation of the Worshipful Master took place on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Thirsk , Yorkshire , when there was a good attendance of brethren , the compact little lodge room being pleasantly filled . The ceremony was announced to have been performed by Bro . George Marwood ,
Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master for North and East Yorkshire , but at the last moment he was unable to be present in consequence of domestic affliction , and his place was filled by Bro . S . B . Whytehead , Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies . The lodge was opened at 2 p . m ., by the M . W ., Bro . George Ayre , and after thc reading of the minutes , was opened in the Second Degree . The chair
was then assumed by the Installing Master , and Bro . Thomas J . Wilkinson , the S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented and installed according to ancient custom , and afterwards duly proclaimed in the Three Degrees . The working tools were presented by Bro . William Paley , P . M DeGrey and Ripon Lodge , 837 . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . George Ayre ,
LP . M . j W . Cottman , S . W . ; W . Hall , J . W . ; Rev . C . E . Camidge , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . Masterman , Treasurer ; J . Johnson , Secretary ; A . G . Duncombe , S . D . ; R . Bell , J . D . ; Charles Elsley , M . C . ; Z . Wright , Organist ; J . Walton , I . G . ; G . Anderson , P . M ., Almoner ; W . Ayre , and R . Long , Stewards ; J . Farmery , Tyler . A . banquet was afterwards held at the Fleece Hotel , to which about
thirty brethren sat down . The W . M . presided , and was supported by his Wardens and officers , and many visitors . In proposing the toast of " The Health of the Worshipful Master , and prosperity to the Falcon Lodge , " Bro . T . B . Whytehead said that the lodge was happy in having secured a Master to rule over its destinies , who was so thoroughly a Mason at heart , who was such a
deep student of archaeology , and who was in every sense such an intelligent Mason . It was impossible but that the Falcon Lodge should prosper under his guidance . He ( Bro . Whytehead ) had known Bro . Wilkinson now for some years as a Mason , and his only regret was that he had not known him sooner , that the privilege of his friendship might have been cflonger
duration . In replying to the toast of his own health , the Installing Master said , that whilst it had given him very great pleasure to have had the opportunity of installing his friend , yet he could not but sincerely express his regret at the circumstances that had led to the work being left in his hands . They would all have been only too glad to have seen that day in the chair he had so oiten occupied their
good and respected Bro . Marwood , for whom the entire province entertained such a sincere veneration and affection . Other toasts followed , and the evening was spent in a most pleasant manner . Amongst tlie visitors and members of the Falcon Lodge present besides those already named were Bros . Geo . Balmford , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . O . ; T . S .
Camidge , 236 , P . P . G . O . ; M . Knowles , P . M . 940 , P . P . G . S . O ., ( Durham ); J . Hunton , P . M . 940 , P . P . G . O . ( Durham ); J . Richardson , P . M . 1001 , P . P . G . A . P . ; J . Fairburn , P . M . 1337 ; J . W . Walmsley , 1337 ; G . J . Robinson , 1337 ; W . J . Husband , 1611 ; W . H . Gainforth , 236 ; G . Kirby , 236 ; J . Rhodes , P . M . 1416 ; H . Smith , 1416 ; C . G . L . Kipling , 1416 ; J . Marker , and others .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —North Woolwi h is not thc most pleasant spot upon the surface of the globe , but it has within its heart a good and perfect little home for those of the Craft who dare and desire to penetrate its mysteries . Should they be coming that way upon the second Tuesday of the forthcoming months up to June , and call at Bro . West ' s
the "Three Crowns " they will find a hearty welcome , and a brotherly reception , that will make them remember with pleasure and gratification their visit . We have been led into these remarks by the reception we and our brother visitors met with on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when in thc presence of a goodly muster , Bro . A . J . Mannring , the W . M ., opened the lodge with the
prospect before him of a good night's work , no less than the Three Degrees having to be worked by him before he could safely say his work was done . Besides the W . M . the following officers were present : —Bros . H . T . Turner , S . W . ; J . Plume , J . W . ; J . Ives , P . M ., Sec ; Dr . W . Vance , S . D . ; E . Lloyd , J . D . ; J . Elder , I . G . ; and A . W . Page , P . M ., O . G . ; The Past Masters present were
Bros . W . Steele , I . P . M . ; and W . West . The visitors composed Bros . R . P . Hogg , W . M . 1398 ; C . Roddam , 212 ; E . Dwelley , 933 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , ( Freemason . ) The work of the lodge consisted of the raising of Bro . Holloway , the passing of Bros . Lewis and Cash , and the initiation of Messrs . John James Young and William Ball , Bro . Walter James Burgess , of the " Wanderers' Lodge " No . 1604 ,
having previously been admitted as a joining member . The whole of the business being completed , and the ceremonies which throughout the Three Degrees were performed by the W . M . with that skill and ability that his previous career had so fully promised , having been finished , the brethren adjourned to an adjoining room , where a pleasant little unpretentious supper awaited them , and
having discussed it , a move was made to the lodge room , where every necessity for the perfect enjoyment of the inner man , was served with profusion . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured as they should be among Masons , and the W . M . in response to a cordial reception of his name made a fair W . Master ' s speech , introducing many little points worthy of notice , and when he gave
that of the " Visitors , ' always at this lodge made much of , he expressed the good it had done him through visiting lodges , and thc immense amount of good fellowship , and brotherly love which was gleaned from those visitations . Bros . Hogg , Dwclly , Jolly , and others replied for the usual remaining toasts . " The Initiates , " " The Past Masters , " and " Officers of the Lodge , " were severally responded to , and then the meeting closed .
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MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge took place on Friday week , at the Hall of the Metropolitan Societies Asylum , Balls Pond-road , Dalston , present Bros . Dr . John Symonds , W . M . ; John High , S . W . ; James Glaskin , acting J . W . ; W . Stephens , Treasurer ; W . J . Murlis , Secretary ; Charles Smith , I . G . ; Gilchrist , Tyler . There was no business on
the agenda but the balloting of a joining member , and this being the last meeting of thc year , the Treasurer made a special appeal on behalf of the institution in whose hall they met , and where they had been so comfortably located since its consecration , five years since . Nearly fifty years ago the Metropolitan Societies Asylum was established for the reception cf aged persons of both sexes . Members cl
any Benevolent Society are provided with a free residence , coals , gas , medical attendance , and a weekly allow ance towards maintainance . Her Majesty the Queen 1 : Patron , but the institution is but scantily endowed . It ha * been the usual custom , at Christmas time , to entertain the old folks with a dinner . He , therefore , urged the brethren , who had so nobly contributed to the Masonic Charities to
do something for the inmates of an institution , so worthy of their support . Bro . Henry Patient , the Secretary , member of this lodge , then prepared a list , and a sum of ten guineas was immediately collected , for which he most heartily thanked the donors . At the closing of the lodge , a plain supper took place , and the usual toasts were
proposed and honoured . Bro . Walford , C . C ., I . P . M ., responded for the P . M ' s ., Bro . Murlis for the Treasurer and Secretary , Jno . High for the officers , Stephens for the Charities , and the Tyler ' s toast ended at an early hour a very pleasant evening , most ably presided over by thc Worship , ful Master , Dr . jno . Symonds .
TWICKENHAM .-Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —On Wednesday , the nth inst , this lodge met at the Albany Hotel . There weie present Bros . H . Court , W . M . ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; Vaughan , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Norfolk , Treasurer ; Charles Horsley , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of Middlesex , & c . ; Ashley , S . D . j C . Palmer , J . D . ; A . Taylor , I . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , D . C . ; H . Court , junr ., Organist . The
minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . There were two candidates for passing and raising in the agenda , but as neither were in attendance , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a collation . The only toast honoured besides the customary preliminary ones were "The Provincial Grand Officers , " ( Bro . Horsley responded ) " The W . M ., " and " The Officers . " The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his duty the formal proceedings closed at an early hour . There were no visitors .
FELTH AM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above prosperous lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Feltham , on Saturday week , when there were present : —Bros . J . R . Nichols , W . M . ; John Mason . P . P . G . S . D ., acting as I . P . M ., Treasurer ; J . H . Pearson , S . W . ; T . W . Claike , J . W . ; John Elliott , P . M ., Secretary ; F . Jacob , J . D . ; W . H . Goodall , I . G . ; and the
following brethren : Bros . Randall , Pearce , Lawrence , Sanders , Jones , P «» berton , Dutton , Elliott , Chilvers and Wadeson . Bros . Wigley , Bubb , and Smith were present as visitors , Potter , Tyler . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and by the kind permission of the W . M . the V . W . Bro . John Mason raised Bro . Davey , to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was then resumed
to the Second Degree and Bros . Schmidt and Church were passed by the W . M . to the degree of Fellow Craft . The ballot having been taken for four candidates and declared unanimously in their favour , Messrs . R . A . Fraser and A . Stephenson , were duly initiated by the W . M . into thc mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The whole of the duties for which thc lodge was convened having been ably
performed , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . At the banquet , which was of the usual excellence which distinguishes Bro . Harris's catering , the usual Masonic toasts were given the V . W . Bro . John Mason responding for the " Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by thc V . W . Bro . J . Mason , who said , brethren , I approach
this toast with feelings of great pleasure and congratulation , you all know how short a time has elapsed since the installation of our esteemed brother the W . M . and many would have thonght it hard had they been called on to hold a lodge of emergency at so early a date as this ; but our W . M . did not hesitate to accede to the wishes expressed by several of the
brethren . I doubt not many of you were surprised at the able manner in which our W . M . worked the degrees of initiation and Fellow Craft and I am sure each one of you must have felt pride and gratification thereat . I did not doubt his ability , and you all know his zealous desire to do well all that the lodge entrusts him to do . I ask you to join me in drinking " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Nichols , " and
wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . The toast was received with unanimous applause and the W . M . returned thanks in a few well chosen sentences . " The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary" were given by the W . M . and responded to by Bros . J . Mason and J . Elliott , the former making some happy remarks in favour of a . more energetic support of the Charities . " The Officers of the Lodge , " was acknowledged by Bro . Pearton , S . W ., in a
brief but suitable speech and he was followed by Bros . Clarke , J . W . ; Jacob , | . D . ; and Goodall . I . G . The toast "The Initiates and thc Visitors , " both of which were well received , were acknowledged by Bros . Fraser and Stephenson , and Bros . Wigley and Bubb , respectively . Several brethren enlivened the banquet with songs and recitations and the Tyler's toast sbrought to a conclusion another of those happy gatherings for which the Elliot Lodge is so famous .
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Lodge on the 26 ih ult . was satisfactory in every respect . Several matters relating to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and other charities received attention , one result being the appointment as Steward of Bro . W . W . Popp lewell , to represent the lodge at the next festival of one of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institutions . There were two nominations of candidates ; and there was an
unusual amount of other business disposed of , affecting , more particularly , the internal affairs of the lodge ; an increase in the annual subscription being one of the most noticeable questions . The brethren after their long labours adjourned to the banquet room , there to enjoy a spread , provided in excellent style by Bro . S . Steele . Bros . Dodd and Hudson contributed to the harmony ot" the evening with some exquisite music .
MIRFIELD— Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . — The annual installation meeting was held on Friday , December 13 th , at the \ ssembly Rooms . The lodge was opened at 4 . 30 p . m ., prompt , by the W . M ., Bro . A . A . Stott , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros , j . K . Ibberson , P . M ., as S . W . ; John Crowthcr , J . W . ; Thomas Lang , P . M ., Secretary ; James Walmslcy , S . D . ; James Barker J . D . ; John Barker , P . M ., as I . G . ;
and Bros . G . Armitage , P . M . ; John Walmslcy , P . M . ; G . R . Harse , and James Simpson . The minutes oi the last regular lodge were read ) and confirmed . Mr . Robert Lister being in attendance he was duly initiated into Freemasonry , Bro . Stott performing the ceremony in an impressive and effective manner , and so
dosing his year of office . The lodge was then opened into the Second Degree , when the following brethren and visiters entered the lodge : —Bros . J . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Registrar ; Joseph Wainwright , P . M . ; H . R . Cousins , . Wright , W . Airton , C . Shcard , T . B . Fairclough , S . W ., W . M . elect . Bros . A . Williamson , 275 ; Ruddock , P . M . 275 P . S . G . D . ; John Booth , P . M . 258 , P . G . W . ; T .
, Pickles , P . M . 258 ; J . Woodsworth , P . M . 1019 . P . P . G . D . of Ceremonies ; T . Heron , P . M . 208 j M . Newsome , P . M . » o 8 , P . P . G . D . ; W . Whiteley , 208 ; C . Woollons , S . W . 108 ; A . Green , P . M . 208 ; R . Kelley , P . M . 750 ; W . Ishernood , 750 ; A . Wilmorc , 730 ; T . Greenwood , 750 ; G . S . Bull , 750 ; C . Arrson , P . M . 264 ; T . J . Inman , I . G . 164 ; C . Claston , P . M . 264 ; W .
Brearey , J . W . 264 ; C . Eastwood , 1214 ; E . Hemingway , P . M . 1214 ; W . B . Alderson , P . M . 495 , P . G . J . D . ; H . J . Holdsworth , W . M . 408 ; A . Gomersal , J . W . 498 ; J . Fozard , W . M . 971 ; J . Thompson , J . W . 171 ; A . Stott , 1301 ; D . A . Shaw , P . M . 827 ; T . H . Good , P . M . 1221 ; A . Cameron , 827 . The W . M . now vacated the chair in
favour of Past Master John Barker , to whom Bro . J . Ibberson , P . M ., and John Walmesley , P . M ., presented Bro . T . B . Fairclough , the W . M . elect . The customary ceremony having been completed in the Second Degree , the lodge was opened to the Third Degree , when all the hrethren below the rank of Installed Master retired . The
Board of Installed Masters was opened by Bro . J . Ibberson , P . P . G . Registrar , and Bro . Fairclough was duly installed into the chair of K . S . The W . M . having been saluted according to ancient form he invested the following brethren as his officers for thc year ensuing : —Bros . J . T . Barras , S . W . ( by deputy , he being delayed by the lateness of thetrain ) ; John Crowther , J . W . ; John Walmsley , P . M .,
Treasurer ; James Barker , Secretary ; James Walmsley , S . D . ; H . R . Cousins , J . D . ; John Barker , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies ; J . Kenworthy , I . G . ; W . Booth , O . G . The address to the Master was given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., to the Wardens by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . John Walmsley , P . M . The lodge was
then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , presided over by the W . M ., at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , the same being brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Brethren . " So ended another of these happy social gatherings which do so much to promote good fellowship and kindly feeling amongst the different lodges .
MANCHESTER . —Strangeways Lodge ( No . 1219 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday week , at the lodge room , Empire Hotel , Strangeways . The brethren assembled about half-past five o ' clock , tea being served shoitly after that time . The lodge was tyled about 6-15 , and after the usual preliminary business , two candidates were duly balloted for and
initiated as Entered Apprentices , Bros . P . M's . Needham and Schofield giving the charges in the most exemplary manner . Bros . Bond and Unsworth were afterwards passed to the degree of Fellow Ciaft , the W . M . ( Bro . Brandon ) performing the ceremony in a manner which was highly gratifying to the brethren present . The members then adjourned to the social board , the W . M . occupying the
chair , being supported by Bros . P . M . ' s Schofield , Rogers , and Needham , Bros . Leech , S . W ., and — Dareson , J . W ., occupying their respective places . Full honours were paid to the various loyal and Masonic toasts , the musical honours being conducted by Bro . W . Smith , S . S ., with great effect . The healths of the "Newly Initiated" and " Newly passed Brethren" were then proposed by the
W . M . in most flattering terms , which were gracefully acknowled ged by those brothers . No toast at any of the meetings of this lodge is more popular than that of the W . M . ( Bro . Brandon ) , who , from the hearty reception his name met with , must be assured of ihe high estimation be is held in by the brethren . Bro . Rogeis , P . M .,
responded in a most jocular manner to thc toast of the " Past Masters ; » and Bro . Leech , S . W ., on behalf of the " Offi . cers of the Lodge , " The " Visiting Brethren " was , as usual , given by Bro . Dawson , J . W ., and suitably responded to . The enjoyment cf the evening was greatly enhanced b y some excellent songs by Bros . Smith , Ruddock , a' ) d Russell .
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THIRSK . — Falcon Lodge ( No . 1416 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge for the installation of the Worshipful Master took place on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Thirsk , Yorkshire , when there was a good attendance of brethren , the compact little lodge room being pleasantly filled . The ceremony was announced to have been performed by Bro . George Marwood ,
Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master for North and East Yorkshire , but at the last moment he was unable to be present in consequence of domestic affliction , and his place was filled by Bro . S . B . Whytehead , Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies . The lodge was opened at 2 p . m ., by the M . W ., Bro . George Ayre , and after thc reading of the minutes , was opened in the Second Degree . The chair
was then assumed by the Installing Master , and Bro . Thomas J . Wilkinson , the S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented and installed according to ancient custom , and afterwards duly proclaimed in the Three Degrees . The working tools were presented by Bro . William Paley , P . M DeGrey and Ripon Lodge , 837 . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . George Ayre ,
LP . M . j W . Cottman , S . W . ; W . Hall , J . W . ; Rev . C . E . Camidge , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . Masterman , Treasurer ; J . Johnson , Secretary ; A . G . Duncombe , S . D . ; R . Bell , J . D . ; Charles Elsley , M . C . ; Z . Wright , Organist ; J . Walton , I . G . ; G . Anderson , P . M ., Almoner ; W . Ayre , and R . Long , Stewards ; J . Farmery , Tyler . A . banquet was afterwards held at the Fleece Hotel , to which about
thirty brethren sat down . The W . M . presided , and was supported by his Wardens and officers , and many visitors . In proposing the toast of " The Health of the Worshipful Master , and prosperity to the Falcon Lodge , " Bro . T . B . Whytehead said that the lodge was happy in having secured a Master to rule over its destinies , who was so thoroughly a Mason at heart , who was such a
deep student of archaeology , and who was in every sense such an intelligent Mason . It was impossible but that the Falcon Lodge should prosper under his guidance . He ( Bro . Whytehead ) had known Bro . Wilkinson now for some years as a Mason , and his only regret was that he had not known him sooner , that the privilege of his friendship might have been cflonger
duration . In replying to the toast of his own health , the Installing Master said , that whilst it had given him very great pleasure to have had the opportunity of installing his friend , yet he could not but sincerely express his regret at the circumstances that had led to the work being left in his hands . They would all have been only too glad to have seen that day in the chair he had so oiten occupied their
good and respected Bro . Marwood , for whom the entire province entertained such a sincere veneration and affection . Other toasts followed , and the evening was spent in a most pleasant manner . Amongst tlie visitors and members of the Falcon Lodge present besides those already named were Bros . Geo . Balmford , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . O . ; T . S .
Camidge , 236 , P . P . G . O . ; M . Knowles , P . M . 940 , P . P . G . S . O ., ( Durham ); J . Hunton , P . M . 940 , P . P . G . O . ( Durham ); J . Richardson , P . M . 1001 , P . P . G . A . P . ; J . Fairburn , P . M . 1337 ; J . W . Walmsley , 1337 ; G . J . Robinson , 1337 ; W . J . Husband , 1611 ; W . H . Gainforth , 236 ; G . Kirby , 236 ; J . Rhodes , P . M . 1416 ; H . Smith , 1416 ; C . G . L . Kipling , 1416 ; J . Marker , and others .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —North Woolwi h is not thc most pleasant spot upon the surface of the globe , but it has within its heart a good and perfect little home for those of the Craft who dare and desire to penetrate its mysteries . Should they be coming that way upon the second Tuesday of the forthcoming months up to June , and call at Bro . West ' s
the "Three Crowns " they will find a hearty welcome , and a brotherly reception , that will make them remember with pleasure and gratification their visit . We have been led into these remarks by the reception we and our brother visitors met with on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when in thc presence of a goodly muster , Bro . A . J . Mannring , the W . M ., opened the lodge with the
prospect before him of a good night's work , no less than the Three Degrees having to be worked by him before he could safely say his work was done . Besides the W . M . the following officers were present : —Bros . H . T . Turner , S . W . ; J . Plume , J . W . ; J . Ives , P . M ., Sec ; Dr . W . Vance , S . D . ; E . Lloyd , J . D . ; J . Elder , I . G . ; and A . W . Page , P . M ., O . G . ; The Past Masters present were
Bros . W . Steele , I . P . M . ; and W . West . The visitors composed Bros . R . P . Hogg , W . M . 1398 ; C . Roddam , 212 ; E . Dwelley , 933 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , ( Freemason . ) The work of the lodge consisted of the raising of Bro . Holloway , the passing of Bros . Lewis and Cash , and the initiation of Messrs . John James Young and William Ball , Bro . Walter James Burgess , of the " Wanderers' Lodge " No . 1604 ,
having previously been admitted as a joining member . The whole of the business being completed , and the ceremonies which throughout the Three Degrees were performed by the W . M . with that skill and ability that his previous career had so fully promised , having been finished , the brethren adjourned to an adjoining room , where a pleasant little unpretentious supper awaited them , and
having discussed it , a move was made to the lodge room , where every necessity for the perfect enjoyment of the inner man , was served with profusion . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured as they should be among Masons , and the W . M . in response to a cordial reception of his name made a fair W . Master ' s speech , introducing many little points worthy of notice , and when he gave
that of the " Visitors , ' always at this lodge made much of , he expressed the good it had done him through visiting lodges , and thc immense amount of good fellowship , and brotherly love which was gleaned from those visitations . Bros . Hogg , Dwclly , Jolly , and others replied for the usual remaining toasts . " The Initiates , " " The Past Masters , " and " Officers of the Lodge , " were severally responded to , and then the meeting closed .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge took place on Friday week , at the Hall of the Metropolitan Societies Asylum , Balls Pond-road , Dalston , present Bros . Dr . John Symonds , W . M . ; John High , S . W . ; James Glaskin , acting J . W . ; W . Stephens , Treasurer ; W . J . Murlis , Secretary ; Charles Smith , I . G . ; Gilchrist , Tyler . There was no business on
the agenda but the balloting of a joining member , and this being the last meeting of thc year , the Treasurer made a special appeal on behalf of the institution in whose hall they met , and where they had been so comfortably located since its consecration , five years since . Nearly fifty years ago the Metropolitan Societies Asylum was established for the reception cf aged persons of both sexes . Members cl
any Benevolent Society are provided with a free residence , coals , gas , medical attendance , and a weekly allow ance towards maintainance . Her Majesty the Queen 1 : Patron , but the institution is but scantily endowed . It ha * been the usual custom , at Christmas time , to entertain the old folks with a dinner . He , therefore , urged the brethren , who had so nobly contributed to the Masonic Charities to
do something for the inmates of an institution , so worthy of their support . Bro . Henry Patient , the Secretary , member of this lodge , then prepared a list , and a sum of ten guineas was immediately collected , for which he most heartily thanked the donors . At the closing of the lodge , a plain supper took place , and the usual toasts were
proposed and honoured . Bro . Walford , C . C ., I . P . M ., responded for the P . M ' s ., Bro . Murlis for the Treasurer and Secretary , Jno . High for the officers , Stephens for the Charities , and the Tyler ' s toast ended at an early hour a very pleasant evening , most ably presided over by thc Worship , ful Master , Dr . jno . Symonds .
TWICKENHAM .-Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —On Wednesday , the nth inst , this lodge met at the Albany Hotel . There weie present Bros . H . Court , W . M . ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; Vaughan , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Norfolk , Treasurer ; Charles Horsley , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of Middlesex , & c . ; Ashley , S . D . j C . Palmer , J . D . ; A . Taylor , I . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , D . C . ; H . Court , junr ., Organist . The
minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . There were two candidates for passing and raising in the agenda , but as neither were in attendance , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a collation . The only toast honoured besides the customary preliminary ones were "The Provincial Grand Officers , " ( Bro . Horsley responded ) " The W . M ., " and " The Officers . " The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his duty the formal proceedings closed at an early hour . There were no visitors .
FELTH AM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above prosperous lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Feltham , on Saturday week , when there were present : —Bros . J . R . Nichols , W . M . ; John Mason . P . P . G . S . D ., acting as I . P . M ., Treasurer ; J . H . Pearson , S . W . ; T . W . Claike , J . W . ; John Elliott , P . M ., Secretary ; F . Jacob , J . D . ; W . H . Goodall , I . G . ; and the
following brethren : Bros . Randall , Pearce , Lawrence , Sanders , Jones , P «» berton , Dutton , Elliott , Chilvers and Wadeson . Bros . Wigley , Bubb , and Smith were present as visitors , Potter , Tyler . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and by the kind permission of the W . M . the V . W . Bro . John Mason raised Bro . Davey , to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was then resumed
to the Second Degree and Bros . Schmidt and Church were passed by the W . M . to the degree of Fellow Craft . The ballot having been taken for four candidates and declared unanimously in their favour , Messrs . R . A . Fraser and A . Stephenson , were duly initiated by the W . M . into thc mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The whole of the duties for which thc lodge was convened having been ably
performed , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . At the banquet , which was of the usual excellence which distinguishes Bro . Harris's catering , the usual Masonic toasts were given the V . W . Bro . John Mason responding for the " Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by thc V . W . Bro . J . Mason , who said , brethren , I approach
this toast with feelings of great pleasure and congratulation , you all know how short a time has elapsed since the installation of our esteemed brother the W . M . and many would have thonght it hard had they been called on to hold a lodge of emergency at so early a date as this ; but our W . M . did not hesitate to accede to the wishes expressed by several of the
brethren . I doubt not many of you were surprised at the able manner in which our W . M . worked the degrees of initiation and Fellow Craft and I am sure each one of you must have felt pride and gratification thereat . I did not doubt his ability , and you all know his zealous desire to do well all that the lodge entrusts him to do . I ask you to join me in drinking " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Nichols , " and
wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . The toast was received with unanimous applause and the W . M . returned thanks in a few well chosen sentences . " The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary" were given by the W . M . and responded to by Bros . J . Mason and J . Elliott , the former making some happy remarks in favour of a . more energetic support of the Charities . " The Officers of the Lodge , " was acknowledged by Bro . Pearton , S . W ., in a
brief but suitable speech and he was followed by Bros . Clarke , J . W . ; Jacob , | . D . ; and Goodall . I . G . The toast "The Initiates and thc Visitors , " both of which were well received , were acknowledged by Bros . Fraser and Stephenson , and Bros . Wigley and Bubb , respectively . Several brethren enlivened the banquet with songs and recitations and the Tyler's toast sbrought to a conclusion another of those happy gatherings for which the Elliot Lodge is so famous .