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S . W . ; CharlesH . Phillips , J . W . ; Henry Stokes , S . D ., J . W . Hartley , J . D . ; Herbert Hooper , I . G . ; A . Darch , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; the Rev . J . W . Haffenden , Chap . ; Edward Bye , Treas . ; H . Maunder Williams , Sec ; R . Rail ! Johnston , Org . ; G . W . Knight , W . S . ; and C . Thomas , Tyler . Amonpst others present were VV . Bros . James Terry . Sec . R . M . B . I ., and T . C . Walls , hon . members ; and Bros . Thomas Latchford , F . Wootton , W .
Bartlett , A . F . Crofts , R . Neilans , E . Mordey , J . Fuller , J . H . Worstencroft , C . Longhurst , T . Cox , VV . H . Simons , J . A . Gilbert , and others . The visitors were W . Bros . Frederick Binckes , P . G . S ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . L . Mather , P . P . G . D . C . Herts ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 , 1657 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , 142 G ; A . R . Cranch , W . M . 1669 ; Thomas Moody , VV . M . 1512 : W . Pound , P . M . 19 ; A . Westcott ,
P . M . 1365 ; VV . Hamblyn , W . M . 1622 ; C . VV . Fox , P . M . 1326 ; and Bros . S . F . Hill , 1216 ; E . A . Francis , 1 G 5 S ; J . A . Prince , 902 ; J . A . Clench , 453 ; J . H . Hudipohl , 1669 ; C . A . Mackrell , 172 S ; J . F . Salmon , 917 ; T . Clarkson , 1223 ; and A . W . S . Hoare , 7 63 . The lodge having been opened in the Three Degrees was resumed to the First , and ballots weie taken for Bros . W . Bartlett and VV . Cullen as joining members , and for Messrs .
W . H . O'Reilly , G . R . Langley , C . E . Pearson , and A . Pitman for initiation , all of which proved clear . The four gentlemen approved of being in attendance were then duly initiated into theOrder by Bro . Hopekirk . Bro . J . Hammond , S . W ., having waived his claim , by rotation of office , to the chair of K . S ., the brethren had at the previous meeting unanimously elected the J . VV ., Kro . Charles Henry Phillips , and , by the courtesy of the VV . M ., Bro . Hammond , as
Installing Master , now proceeded to install that worthy brother as W . M . for the ensuing year . At the request of Bro . Hammond the duty of M . C . was undertaken by Bro . Jas . Stevens . The interesting ceremony was most ably performed throughout by Hro . Hammond , who completed his work by the delivery of the addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren in his customary effective style . The officers for the year ensuinor were appointed and invested as
follows : Bros . H Maunder Williams , S . W . ; H . Stokes , J . VV . ; Walter Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hammond , I . P . M ., Sec ; the Rev . J . VV . Haffenden , Chap . ; J . VV . Hartley , S . D . ; H . Hooper , J . D . ; G . VV . Knight , I . G . ; A . Darch , P . M ., D . C ; Thos . Aldwinckle , W . S . ; F , France , A . VV . S . ; Hakim , P . M ., Asst . Sec . ; A . F . Crofts , jun ., Org . ; VV . H . Simons , Asst . Org . ; and C Thomas , Tyler . The newly-installed Master addressed each
brother on the nature of the duties relating to the office bestowed , and subsequently presented in open lodge a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , to the outgoing Master , Bro . Hopekirk , who warmly acknowledged the honour thus conferred on him . The thanks of the lodge were voted to W . Bro . John Hammond as Installing Master , and VV . Hro . James Stevens as D . C , for their services on this occasion . Propositions for initiation were
then received , and all Mar . onic business being ended , " Hearty good wishes" were given and the lodge was closed . An admirable selection of music , performed by the talented members of the lodge choir , gave considerable importance to the installation ceremony ; and the services of the same brethren at a subsequent period of the evening also deserve recognition .
Ihe banquet which followed labour was excellent and well served , and whether as regarded quality or quantity , reflected great credit on the hostelry , of which Bro . Edward Bye is the proprietor . The toast list comprised all usual loyal and Ma ^ nic toasts , and these were introduced by the W . M . with commendable brevity . Members and visitors alike were much pleased with the replies of the several initiates , which were somewhat out of the common , and
testified to the good effect of the initiation ceremony upon their minds . The speeches of Bros . Binckes and Terry in response to the respective toasts of " The Visitors" and _ " The Charities " were also of great interest , and despite the frequent calls upon these worthy brethren to address lodges on the same subject they both found " something
new to descant upon . Several capital songs were sung during the evening . Bro . Stevens held the attention of the Brethren whilst reciting his favourite " Level and Square , " and all too soon , for the inevitable last train for town was nearly due , the Tyler brought to a close a highly successful and enjoyable meeting , worthy of the past 12 months' progress , and bearing promise of grateful renewal in due season .
QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) . —The March regular meeting wis held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holborn , when there were present Bros . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; Strugnell , as S . W . ; R . Payne , J . W . ; C . Bellerby , Treas . ; C . Coop , Sec . ; H . C . Lambert , P . P . G . P . Herts , S . D . ; Brotheridgc , as J . D . ; Alex . Jones , I . G . j Watkin Brown , Stwd . ; and VV . Bayley , D . C . Bro .
Delevanti , VV . M . 1319 , again presided at the organ . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The VV . M . having thanked Bro . Delevanti for his services as Organist since the formation of the lodge , gave notice that it was his intention at the next meeting to propose that he be elected an honorary member of the lodge . Bros . Cannintr . Hunt , Merryweather , Kingdon , and Payne were duly raised to the Sublime Degree , the three
former by the W . M ., and the two latter b y Bro . R . Payne , J . W ., P . M . 1328 . Bros . Girdlestonc , Fowler , Godfrey , Currie , Russell , Rowe , Jordan , Walters , and Gibson were next duly passed to the Second Degree , and after several communications had been read by the Secretary , the lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form . There were present as visitors Bros . D . M . Dewar , P . M . 1415 ; R . Cross , P . M . 19 S ; A . Steng , 141 ; and Delevanti , W . M .
NOTTINGHAM . —Newstead Lodge ( No . 47 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . C Rogers , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following brethren Bros . Geo . Chapman , I . P . M . ; H . Vickers , S . W . ; A . 1 .
Barber , J . VV . ; H . E . Wilson , S . D . ; J . Brown , J . D . ; Mountcney , I . G . ; J . Toplis , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; and G . Baxter , Sec . About forty brethren were present , including the following visitors :. Bros . John Messent , P . G . S . B . ; W . St . L . Chubb , 231 ; R . Fitzburgh , P . M . 41 : ; A . Lawson , P . M . 1435 , P . G . P . ; Smith , P . M . 306 ; J . Prescott , P . M . 999 , and others . The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degress . Bro . G . Chapman , I . P . M ,,
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then took the chair and performed the ceremony of raising in his usual impressive and successful manner . The lodge was then lowered to the Second and First Degress , and after " Hearty good wishes" from all quarters , duly closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where a supper , which in its preparation reflected great credit on the stewardess of the hall , was duly served ; after
which the W . W . gave " The Queen and the Craft . " This toast being duly honoured , he then in appropriate and felicitous terms gave " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers , Present and Past , of the Grand Lodge . " Bro . John Messent , P . G . S . B ., in responding said it was one of the privileges of the Grand Officers to respond on such occasions as these for the distinguished toast ol H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , their Grand Master ; the
Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , and he gladly availed himself of that privilege , because he felt that from the manner in which the toast had been received by that distinguished company it had not been regarded as a simple act of duty to be discharged , but as an an act of compliment and pleasure in which all were glad to have part .
He ( Bro . Messent ) could say little indeed as to their distinguised Grand Master which had not been better said . His Royal Highness was a bright ornament to , and an ardent supporter of their Order , and he was ably seconded by the noblemen who held the other chief Craft appointments . It was indeed a good day for Freemasonry when such names as he had referred to could be found on its roll . In regard to the rest of the Grand Officers he felt sure
there was not one name on the long list of eminent brethren , now comprised in the title , who did not feel the importance of the post he held , and who did not desire to discharge the duties pertaining to it in such a way as to uphold its prestige and strengthen its character . He ( Bro . Messent ) was most glad to be with the Newstead Lodge that night . He desired as a martinet in Freemasonry to pay the members of the lodge , and the
VV . M . and officers especially , a compliment , which he believed was unusually well deserved , on the very correct and excellent working of the lodge . He had never seen the M . M . ' s degree more impressively and rigidly given . He was no stranger to the lodge ; but he was especially glad to be present that night to sec his old and valued friend Bro . Geo . Chapman raise his son , Bro . F . VV . Chapman , in the M . M . ' s degree . He trusted father and son would continue
to follow each other in the Newstead Lodge , and Freemasonry thus be transmitted from generation to generation . The toast of "The Prov . G . M . and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge" was responded to b y Bro . Lawson , Prov . G . l ' urst . He remarked upon the improved position of Masonry generally throughout the province since the appointment of his Grace the Duke of St . Albans to the office of Prov . Grand Master , which he attributed mainly to the
care and attention bestowed by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . Watson , in the first place , and also to the various officers who were from time to time appointed . Bro . Geo . Chapman , I . P . M ., then proposed what he no doubt rightly called the toast of the evening , viz ., " The Visitors . " He said that this toast always claimed precedence after the usual loyal toasts , for the Newstead Lodge never regarded a lodge meeting complete unless there was
a fair show of visitors . That night they were honoured with the presence of several brethren of distinction in the Craft , some of whom had at last fulfilled long-standing engagements and were present for the first tunc , while others whose faces were more familiar were none the less welcome , and , as in the past , the Newstead Lodge had earned a reputation fur unmistakeablcand cordial hospitality , so , no matter what brother sat in the chair , he hoped it
would always be in the future . Bra . Prescott , P . M . 999 , responded in a most interesting and humorous speech . He said that having a great respect for the Newstead Lodge , and a strong desire to be present at the raising of his old friend Bro . F . VV . Chapman , it had biought him all the way from Manchester . He not only congratulated Bro . F . VV . Chapman , who , so far as principles were concerned , was a true Mison long before he was
initiated into the Craft , but he also congratulated the lodge on the admission of such a brother . When on a visit there nearly 12 months ago he expressed his admiration of the very excellent working and management of the lodge , and he was pleased to find that the same efficiency he saw then had been fully maintained . Should the opportunity ever arise in the future for visiting them again he should gladly embrace it .
Bro . VV . St . Leonards Chubb , 231 , also responded . He said became from London tolulfil a long-standing engagement with Bro . George Chapman , who had invited him to visit the Newstead l-odge more than a year ago ; but circumstances had prevented his being able to accept the invitation until that evening . The way the work had been performed had greatly impressed him , and although he hoped that this , his first , would not be his last visit , yet he
should always have cause to remember that evening with pleasure . Bro . Messent , P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the kind and generous manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and after a few suitable remarks concluded by proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . George Chapman / ' who responded and proposed "The Healths of the Officers , " which was responded
to by Bro . Vickers , S . W . He said that it gave the officers great pleasure to know that any services which in the interest of the lodge they were able to render were not only accepted but appreciated . For himself , he joined Masonry with the determination to be a Mason , not merely a noncnity and known only by having his name on tne roll , but to follow as closely as possible in the footsteps of those brethren who had gone before him , and had done so much for Masonry in general and the Newstead
Lodge in particular . He felt proud of the appointments he had been privileged to hold , and regarded it as honour to serve the lodge in those offices , and while expressing his gratitude for the many kind things Bro . P . M . Chapman had said about the officers , he trusted that if their services had merited such recognition in the past they would conmand still greater commendation in the future . The T y ler ' s toast brought a successful evening ^ to a close . The singing of Bros . W . j . Adie , J . Jefferson , Sackett , A . Lawson , and A . R . Watson , added very materially to the enjoyment of the evening .
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DUKINFIELD . —Unanimity Lodge ( No . 89 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Astley Arms Hotel . Bro . W . T . Jackson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . John Holt , S . W . ; John R . Kenworthy , J . VV . ; John Clayton , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire , Treas . ; VV . Kenworthy , Sec ; John Rowly , S . D . ; W . L . Canfield , I . G . ; J . A .
Barlow , Stwd . ; Abel Darlington , Tyler ; Hugh Kenworthy , Michael Coffey , VV . T . Goddard , and Wm . Roe , P . Ms . ; also Bros . James Bullen , John Henshaw , Joseph Jeffreys , J . A . Barlow , VV . Blackwell , and Isaac Mellor . Visitors : Bros . Nathaniel Gee , 830 ; John Bottomly , 324 ; and Henry Payne , 430 . After the usual preliminary business , Mr . Thomas
Hague was initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Goddard , the ceremony being performed in a most excellent manner . Bro . VV . Kenworthy was appointed Secretary , vice Amos Ogden resigned , and the thanks of the meeting were voted to Bro . Ogden for his
most assiduous attention to the duties of the office for a period of eight years . Bros . Clayton , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., and W . Kenworthy , P . M ., were elected to represent the lodge at a meeting to be held at Birkenhead of the Cheshire Educational Institute . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed the lodge was closed .
SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda ' s Lodge ( No . 240 ) . —On Monday , the loth inst ., the ordinary monthly meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Fowler-street , when there was a large gathering of members and visiting brethren . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Thos . Binks , W . M ., who was supported on the dais by Bros . Thomas Coulson , P . M ., & c , P . P . G . I . D . ; T . G . Mabane ,
P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; George Hardy , S . W ., P . A . G . D . C ; William Wright , James Roddam , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . T . Wilson , P . M . ; John Hinde , P . M ., Treas . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., assisted by Bros . George Robson , S . W . ; A . E . Cowling , J . W . ; Francis L . Pearson , Sec , & c . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Wm . Whitfield , Adam Hook Brown , Wm . Kelsey , and Wm . Smith , all of whom were
declared to be duly elected . Messrs . Brown and Smith being in attendance were properl y prepared and regularly initiated into Masonry by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . Thos . Coulson , P . M ., & c , the working tools being explained by Bro . Cowling , J . W . Bros . J . M . Smith , John Nedwcll . and G . Borrows , were then raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons by Bro . James Roddam , P . M ., & c . A
long discussion subsequently took p lace respecting the plans of the proposed new Masonic Hall , which had been furnished by Bro . J . H . Morton , P . M ., and the formation of a Masonic Club for South Shields . Some objections was made to the expensive character of the plans .
Eventually on the motion of Bro . Thomas Coulson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Thomas Gentles , it was resolved that the architect be instructed to prepare new plans , the cost of the building not to exceed £ 2000 . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room . ———
PEMBROKE DOCK . —Loyal Welsh Lodge ( No . 378 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , when there present Bros . T . Scott Phillips , W . M . ; John Henry , S . W . ; Thos . Mason , J . VV . ; Arthur Trayler , Treas . ; II . Crane , Sec ; G . Edwards , S . D . ; J . Allen , J . D . ; Benj . Thomas , D . of C . j Chas . Shaddick , I . G . ; John Phillips , Stwd . ; VV .
Guilliam , Tyler ; Nathan John , P . M . ; Geo . I racy , P . M . ; A . Trayler , P . M . ; G . Stevens , P . M . ; G . Ford , P . M . ; VV . G . Phillips , P . M . ; M . Nicholson , P . M . ; J . Henderson , G . Jamieson , H . ; Thomas , II . Smith , G . Codd , S . Allen , E . G . Norris , T . Rogers , and S . Holtsketch . Visitors : Bro . A . Hills , 319 , and a brother from Malta . The lodge having been formally opened , and the usual
preliminaries observed , the VV . M . passed Bro . Smith to the Second Degree , and afterwards proceeded to present Bro . VV . G . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., with a jewel upon his retirement from the ofiice of Treasurer after many years ' valuable service . In presenting the jewel he said he had a p leasant , and still a difficult , duty to perform—pleasant , ( ,... •;,,, c «» VIA \\ nA fn rarru mil IVIA MMCIIAC nf ihf . Viri » lhri » n in
presenting to a distinguished brother a mark of their respect and citccm upon his retirement from the post of ' 1 rcasurer after many years' valuable service ; difficult , because he felt unfitted to do justice to the great talents and worth of the brother in question , who as a Mason was laws
distinguished by his extensive Knowledge ot tne ana ritual of the Fraternity , and whose zeal , tact , and amiability deserved their admiration and recognition ; who as a citizen had been elected by his fellows to the highest office in their gift—that of chief magistrate ; as a man noted for having every public and domestic virtue , a man whom to know was
to esteem . The Worshipful Master then pinned the handsome jewel of P . P . G . J . W . to the breast of Bro . Phillips , at the same time wishing him long life to wear it . Bro . Phillips made an able speech , thanking the brethren for their mark of confidence , and stated that he would always wear it with considerable pride and pleasure . After the customary questions the lodge was closed according to ancient custom .
SEAHAM HARBOUR . —Fawcett Lodge ( No . 6 G 1 . —On Monday afternoon , March 10 th , the installation meeting was held in the Masonic Hall . Bro . Joseph Scorfield , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . R . Candlish , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Forstcr , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Richardson , S . Cockburn , H . W . Emerson , T . Shepherd , and J . B . Wells , P . Ms . 661 ; C McNamara , P . G . Std . Br . ;
J . J . Clay , P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . Tonkinson , P . Ms . ; J . C . Moor , W . M ., 97 ; R . Kinmond , P . M . 80 , P . G . P . ; C . Cobham , W . M . 949 , P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Dixon , W . M . 94 ; G . Porteous , P . M . 049 , P . P . G . O . ; and W . Liddell , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . D . ; M . Douglas , P . M . 80 ; E . Clarkson , P . Stabler , and W . Birch . The W . M . elect , Bro . Edward Atkinson , S . W ., was
presented by Bro . H . W . Emerson to the installing master , Bro . C . McNamara , P . G . Std . Br ., by whom the ceremony was performed . 'The W . M ., Bro . Atkinson , afterwards invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Scorfield , I . P . M . ; D . G . Smith , S . W . ; T . C . Beatty , / un ., J . W . ; H . Wright , Sec ; J . Richardson , P . M . Treas . ; the Rev . D . W . James , Chap . ; J . R . Mitchell , S . D .: ] . T . Holmes , J . D . ; T . Richardson , I . G . ; B .
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S . W . ; CharlesH . Phillips , J . W . ; Henry Stokes , S . D ., J . W . Hartley , J . D . ; Herbert Hooper , I . G . ; A . Darch , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; the Rev . J . W . Haffenden , Chap . ; Edward Bye , Treas . ; H . Maunder Williams , Sec ; R . Rail ! Johnston , Org . ; G . W . Knight , W . S . ; and C . Thomas , Tyler . Amonpst others present were VV . Bros . James Terry . Sec . R . M . B . I ., and T . C . Walls , hon . members ; and Bros . Thomas Latchford , F . Wootton , W .
Bartlett , A . F . Crofts , R . Neilans , E . Mordey , J . Fuller , J . H . Worstencroft , C . Longhurst , T . Cox , VV . H . Simons , J . A . Gilbert , and others . The visitors were W . Bros . Frederick Binckes , P . G . S ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . L . Mather , P . P . G . D . C . Herts ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 , 1657 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , 142 G ; A . R . Cranch , W . M . 1669 ; Thomas Moody , VV . M . 1512 : W . Pound , P . M . 19 ; A . Westcott ,
P . M . 1365 ; VV . Hamblyn , W . M . 1622 ; C . VV . Fox , P . M . 1326 ; and Bros . S . F . Hill , 1216 ; E . A . Francis , 1 G 5 S ; J . A . Prince , 902 ; J . A . Clench , 453 ; J . H . Hudipohl , 1669 ; C . A . Mackrell , 172 S ; J . F . Salmon , 917 ; T . Clarkson , 1223 ; and A . W . S . Hoare , 7 63 . The lodge having been opened in the Three Degrees was resumed to the First , and ballots weie taken for Bros . W . Bartlett and VV . Cullen as joining members , and for Messrs .
W . H . O'Reilly , G . R . Langley , C . E . Pearson , and A . Pitman for initiation , all of which proved clear . The four gentlemen approved of being in attendance were then duly initiated into theOrder by Bro . Hopekirk . Bro . J . Hammond , S . W ., having waived his claim , by rotation of office , to the chair of K . S ., the brethren had at the previous meeting unanimously elected the J . VV ., Kro . Charles Henry Phillips , and , by the courtesy of the VV . M ., Bro . Hammond , as
Installing Master , now proceeded to install that worthy brother as W . M . for the ensuing year . At the request of Bro . Hammond the duty of M . C . was undertaken by Bro . Jas . Stevens . The interesting ceremony was most ably performed throughout by Hro . Hammond , who completed his work by the delivery of the addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren in his customary effective style . The officers for the year ensuinor were appointed and invested as
follows : Bros . H Maunder Williams , S . W . ; H . Stokes , J . VV . ; Walter Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hammond , I . P . M ., Sec ; the Rev . J . VV . Haffenden , Chap . ; J . VV . Hartley , S . D . ; H . Hooper , J . D . ; G . VV . Knight , I . G . ; A . Darch , P . M ., D . C ; Thos . Aldwinckle , W . S . ; F , France , A . VV . S . ; Hakim , P . M ., Asst . Sec . ; A . F . Crofts , jun ., Org . ; VV . H . Simons , Asst . Org . ; and C Thomas , Tyler . The newly-installed Master addressed each
brother on the nature of the duties relating to the office bestowed , and subsequently presented in open lodge a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , to the outgoing Master , Bro . Hopekirk , who warmly acknowledged the honour thus conferred on him . The thanks of the lodge were voted to W . Bro . John Hammond as Installing Master , and VV . Hro . James Stevens as D . C , for their services on this occasion . Propositions for initiation were
then received , and all Mar . onic business being ended , " Hearty good wishes" were given and the lodge was closed . An admirable selection of music , performed by the talented members of the lodge choir , gave considerable importance to the installation ceremony ; and the services of the same brethren at a subsequent period of the evening also deserve recognition .
Ihe banquet which followed labour was excellent and well served , and whether as regarded quality or quantity , reflected great credit on the hostelry , of which Bro . Edward Bye is the proprietor . The toast list comprised all usual loyal and Ma ^ nic toasts , and these were introduced by the W . M . with commendable brevity . Members and visitors alike were much pleased with the replies of the several initiates , which were somewhat out of the common , and
testified to the good effect of the initiation ceremony upon their minds . The speeches of Bros . Binckes and Terry in response to the respective toasts of " The Visitors" and _ " The Charities " were also of great interest , and despite the frequent calls upon these worthy brethren to address lodges on the same subject they both found " something
new to descant upon . Several capital songs were sung during the evening . Bro . Stevens held the attention of the Brethren whilst reciting his favourite " Level and Square , " and all too soon , for the inevitable last train for town was nearly due , the Tyler brought to a close a highly successful and enjoyable meeting , worthy of the past 12 months' progress , and bearing promise of grateful renewal in due season .
QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) . —The March regular meeting wis held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holborn , when there were present Bros . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; Strugnell , as S . W . ; R . Payne , J . W . ; C . Bellerby , Treas . ; C . Coop , Sec . ; H . C . Lambert , P . P . G . P . Herts , S . D . ; Brotheridgc , as J . D . ; Alex . Jones , I . G . j Watkin Brown , Stwd . ; and VV . Bayley , D . C . Bro .
Delevanti , VV . M . 1319 , again presided at the organ . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The VV . M . having thanked Bro . Delevanti for his services as Organist since the formation of the lodge , gave notice that it was his intention at the next meeting to propose that he be elected an honorary member of the lodge . Bros . Cannintr . Hunt , Merryweather , Kingdon , and Payne were duly raised to the Sublime Degree , the three
former by the W . M ., and the two latter b y Bro . R . Payne , J . W ., P . M . 1328 . Bros . Girdlestonc , Fowler , Godfrey , Currie , Russell , Rowe , Jordan , Walters , and Gibson were next duly passed to the Second Degree , and after several communications had been read by the Secretary , the lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form . There were present as visitors Bros . D . M . Dewar , P . M . 1415 ; R . Cross , P . M . 19 S ; A . Steng , 141 ; and Delevanti , W . M .
NOTTINGHAM . —Newstead Lodge ( No . 47 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . C Rogers , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following brethren Bros . Geo . Chapman , I . P . M . ; H . Vickers , S . W . ; A . 1 .
Barber , J . VV . ; H . E . Wilson , S . D . ; J . Brown , J . D . ; Mountcney , I . G . ; J . Toplis , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; and G . Baxter , Sec . About forty brethren were present , including the following visitors :. Bros . John Messent , P . G . S . B . ; W . St . L . Chubb , 231 ; R . Fitzburgh , P . M . 41 : ; A . Lawson , P . M . 1435 , P . G . P . ; Smith , P . M . 306 ; J . Prescott , P . M . 999 , and others . The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degress . Bro . G . Chapman , I . P . M ,,
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then took the chair and performed the ceremony of raising in his usual impressive and successful manner . The lodge was then lowered to the Second and First Degress , and after " Hearty good wishes" from all quarters , duly closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where a supper , which in its preparation reflected great credit on the stewardess of the hall , was duly served ; after
which the W . W . gave " The Queen and the Craft . " This toast being duly honoured , he then in appropriate and felicitous terms gave " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers , Present and Past , of the Grand Lodge . " Bro . John Messent , P . G . S . B ., in responding said it was one of the privileges of the Grand Officers to respond on such occasions as these for the distinguished toast ol H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , their Grand Master ; the
Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , and he gladly availed himself of that privilege , because he felt that from the manner in which the toast had been received by that distinguished company it had not been regarded as a simple act of duty to be discharged , but as an an act of compliment and pleasure in which all were glad to have part .
He ( Bro . Messent ) could say little indeed as to their distinguised Grand Master which had not been better said . His Royal Highness was a bright ornament to , and an ardent supporter of their Order , and he was ably seconded by the noblemen who held the other chief Craft appointments . It was indeed a good day for Freemasonry when such names as he had referred to could be found on its roll . In regard to the rest of the Grand Officers he felt sure
there was not one name on the long list of eminent brethren , now comprised in the title , who did not feel the importance of the post he held , and who did not desire to discharge the duties pertaining to it in such a way as to uphold its prestige and strengthen its character . He ( Bro . Messent ) was most glad to be with the Newstead Lodge that night . He desired as a martinet in Freemasonry to pay the members of the lodge , and the
VV . M . and officers especially , a compliment , which he believed was unusually well deserved , on the very correct and excellent working of the lodge . He had never seen the M . M . ' s degree more impressively and rigidly given . He was no stranger to the lodge ; but he was especially glad to be present that night to sec his old and valued friend Bro . Geo . Chapman raise his son , Bro . F . VV . Chapman , in the M . M . ' s degree . He trusted father and son would continue
to follow each other in the Newstead Lodge , and Freemasonry thus be transmitted from generation to generation . The toast of "The Prov . G . M . and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge" was responded to b y Bro . Lawson , Prov . G . l ' urst . He remarked upon the improved position of Masonry generally throughout the province since the appointment of his Grace the Duke of St . Albans to the office of Prov . Grand Master , which he attributed mainly to the
care and attention bestowed by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . Watson , in the first place , and also to the various officers who were from time to time appointed . Bro . Geo . Chapman , I . P . M ., then proposed what he no doubt rightly called the toast of the evening , viz ., " The Visitors . " He said that this toast always claimed precedence after the usual loyal toasts , for the Newstead Lodge never regarded a lodge meeting complete unless there was
a fair show of visitors . That night they were honoured with the presence of several brethren of distinction in the Craft , some of whom had at last fulfilled long-standing engagements and were present for the first tunc , while others whose faces were more familiar were none the less welcome , and , as in the past , the Newstead Lodge had earned a reputation fur unmistakeablcand cordial hospitality , so , no matter what brother sat in the chair , he hoped it
would always be in the future . Bra . Prescott , P . M . 999 , responded in a most interesting and humorous speech . He said that having a great respect for the Newstead Lodge , and a strong desire to be present at the raising of his old friend Bro . F . VV . Chapman , it had biought him all the way from Manchester . He not only congratulated Bro . F . VV . Chapman , who , so far as principles were concerned , was a true Mison long before he was
initiated into the Craft , but he also congratulated the lodge on the admission of such a brother . When on a visit there nearly 12 months ago he expressed his admiration of the very excellent working and management of the lodge , and he was pleased to find that the same efficiency he saw then had been fully maintained . Should the opportunity ever arise in the future for visiting them again he should gladly embrace it .
Bro . VV . St . Leonards Chubb , 231 , also responded . He said became from London tolulfil a long-standing engagement with Bro . George Chapman , who had invited him to visit the Newstead l-odge more than a year ago ; but circumstances had prevented his being able to accept the invitation until that evening . The way the work had been performed had greatly impressed him , and although he hoped that this , his first , would not be his last visit , yet he
should always have cause to remember that evening with pleasure . Bro . Messent , P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the kind and generous manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and after a few suitable remarks concluded by proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . George Chapman / ' who responded and proposed "The Healths of the Officers , " which was responded
to by Bro . Vickers , S . W . He said that it gave the officers great pleasure to know that any services which in the interest of the lodge they were able to render were not only accepted but appreciated . For himself , he joined Masonry with the determination to be a Mason , not merely a noncnity and known only by having his name on tne roll , but to follow as closely as possible in the footsteps of those brethren who had gone before him , and had done so much for Masonry in general and the Newstead
Lodge in particular . He felt proud of the appointments he had been privileged to hold , and regarded it as honour to serve the lodge in those offices , and while expressing his gratitude for the many kind things Bro . P . M . Chapman had said about the officers , he trusted that if their services had merited such recognition in the past they would conmand still greater commendation in the future . The T y ler ' s toast brought a successful evening ^ to a close . The singing of Bros . W . j . Adie , J . Jefferson , Sackett , A . Lawson , and A . R . Watson , added very materially to the enjoyment of the evening .
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DUKINFIELD . —Unanimity Lodge ( No . 89 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Astley Arms Hotel . Bro . W . T . Jackson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . John Holt , S . W . ; John R . Kenworthy , J . VV . ; John Clayton , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire , Treas . ; VV . Kenworthy , Sec ; John Rowly , S . D . ; W . L . Canfield , I . G . ; J . A .
Barlow , Stwd . ; Abel Darlington , Tyler ; Hugh Kenworthy , Michael Coffey , VV . T . Goddard , and Wm . Roe , P . Ms . ; also Bros . James Bullen , John Henshaw , Joseph Jeffreys , J . A . Barlow , VV . Blackwell , and Isaac Mellor . Visitors : Bros . Nathaniel Gee , 830 ; John Bottomly , 324 ; and Henry Payne , 430 . After the usual preliminary business , Mr . Thomas
Hague was initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Goddard , the ceremony being performed in a most excellent manner . Bro . VV . Kenworthy was appointed Secretary , vice Amos Ogden resigned , and the thanks of the meeting were voted to Bro . Ogden for his
most assiduous attention to the duties of the office for a period of eight years . Bros . Clayton , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., and W . Kenworthy , P . M ., were elected to represent the lodge at a meeting to be held at Birkenhead of the Cheshire Educational Institute . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed the lodge was closed .
SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda ' s Lodge ( No . 240 ) . —On Monday , the loth inst ., the ordinary monthly meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Fowler-street , when there was a large gathering of members and visiting brethren . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Thos . Binks , W . M ., who was supported on the dais by Bros . Thomas Coulson , P . M ., & c , P . P . G . I . D . ; T . G . Mabane ,
P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; George Hardy , S . W ., P . A . G . D . C ; William Wright , James Roddam , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . T . Wilson , P . M . ; John Hinde , P . M ., Treas . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., assisted by Bros . George Robson , S . W . ; A . E . Cowling , J . W . ; Francis L . Pearson , Sec , & c . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Wm . Whitfield , Adam Hook Brown , Wm . Kelsey , and Wm . Smith , all of whom were
declared to be duly elected . Messrs . Brown and Smith being in attendance were properl y prepared and regularly initiated into Masonry by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . Thos . Coulson , P . M ., & c , the working tools being explained by Bro . Cowling , J . W . Bros . J . M . Smith , John Nedwcll . and G . Borrows , were then raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons by Bro . James Roddam , P . M ., & c . A
long discussion subsequently took p lace respecting the plans of the proposed new Masonic Hall , which had been furnished by Bro . J . H . Morton , P . M ., and the formation of a Masonic Club for South Shields . Some objections was made to the expensive character of the plans .
Eventually on the motion of Bro . Thomas Coulson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Thomas Gentles , it was resolved that the architect be instructed to prepare new plans , the cost of the building not to exceed £ 2000 . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room . ———
PEMBROKE DOCK . —Loyal Welsh Lodge ( No . 378 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , when there present Bros . T . Scott Phillips , W . M . ; John Henry , S . W . ; Thos . Mason , J . VV . ; Arthur Trayler , Treas . ; II . Crane , Sec ; G . Edwards , S . D . ; J . Allen , J . D . ; Benj . Thomas , D . of C . j Chas . Shaddick , I . G . ; John Phillips , Stwd . ; VV .
Guilliam , Tyler ; Nathan John , P . M . ; Geo . I racy , P . M . ; A . Trayler , P . M . ; G . Stevens , P . M . ; G . Ford , P . M . ; VV . G . Phillips , P . M . ; M . Nicholson , P . M . ; J . Henderson , G . Jamieson , H . ; Thomas , II . Smith , G . Codd , S . Allen , E . G . Norris , T . Rogers , and S . Holtsketch . Visitors : Bro . A . Hills , 319 , and a brother from Malta . The lodge having been formally opened , and the usual
preliminaries observed , the VV . M . passed Bro . Smith to the Second Degree , and afterwards proceeded to present Bro . VV . G . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., with a jewel upon his retirement from the ofiice of Treasurer after many years ' valuable service . In presenting the jewel he said he had a p leasant , and still a difficult , duty to perform—pleasant , ( ,... •;,,, c «» VIA \\ nA fn rarru mil IVIA MMCIIAC nf ihf . Viri » lhri » n in
presenting to a distinguished brother a mark of their respect and citccm upon his retirement from the post of ' 1 rcasurer after many years' valuable service ; difficult , because he felt unfitted to do justice to the great talents and worth of the brother in question , who as a Mason was laws
distinguished by his extensive Knowledge ot tne ana ritual of the Fraternity , and whose zeal , tact , and amiability deserved their admiration and recognition ; who as a citizen had been elected by his fellows to the highest office in their gift—that of chief magistrate ; as a man noted for having every public and domestic virtue , a man whom to know was
to esteem . The Worshipful Master then pinned the handsome jewel of P . P . G . J . W . to the breast of Bro . Phillips , at the same time wishing him long life to wear it . Bro . Phillips made an able speech , thanking the brethren for their mark of confidence , and stated that he would always wear it with considerable pride and pleasure . After the customary questions the lodge was closed according to ancient custom .
SEAHAM HARBOUR . —Fawcett Lodge ( No . 6 G 1 . —On Monday afternoon , March 10 th , the installation meeting was held in the Masonic Hall . Bro . Joseph Scorfield , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . R . Candlish , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Forstcr , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Richardson , S . Cockburn , H . W . Emerson , T . Shepherd , and J . B . Wells , P . Ms . 661 ; C McNamara , P . G . Std . Br . ;
J . J . Clay , P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . Tonkinson , P . Ms . ; J . C . Moor , W . M ., 97 ; R . Kinmond , P . M . 80 , P . G . P . ; C . Cobham , W . M . 949 , P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Dixon , W . M . 94 ; G . Porteous , P . M . 049 , P . P . G . O . ; and W . Liddell , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . D . ; M . Douglas , P . M . 80 ; E . Clarkson , P . Stabler , and W . Birch . The W . M . elect , Bro . Edward Atkinson , S . W ., was
presented by Bro . H . W . Emerson to the installing master , Bro . C . McNamara , P . G . Std . Br ., by whom the ceremony was performed . 'The W . M ., Bro . Atkinson , afterwards invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Scorfield , I . P . M . ; D . G . Smith , S . W . ; T . C . Beatty , / un ., J . W . ; H . Wright , Sec ; J . Richardson , P . M . Treas . ; the Rev . D . W . James , Chap . ; J . R . Mitchell , S . D .: ] . T . Holmes , J . D . ; T . Richardson , I . G . ; B .