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( Craft iffiasonvg * JOHN HERVEY LODGE ( So . 1260 ) . —On Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., this lodge met at Freemasons ' Hall for the transaction of business set forth on the agenda , and after labour an adjournment took place , but not to the usual place , for refreshment ; the adjournment being until the following day , which was the date fixed for the annual summer excursion . On the morning of the 13 th inst . a goodly number of the brethren , with several visitors , met
at Paddington , whence they were conveyed in a comfortable saloon carriage to Taplow Station by the Great Western Railway . Here vehicles were in readiness to transport them to the Ray Mead Hotel , Maidenhead , where they had a hearty greeting from Bro . Deacon , whose attention to the party was such as to call forth well-deserved praise . After a frugal luncheon—but not meagre—all went on board a steam launch , which swiftly bore the visitors to the most
beautiful reach of the Thames , viz ., that part about and just above Marlow . Thc feasting of the eye did not , however , satisfy the natural cravings of the inner man , and so when Ray Mead was again sighted , no one was disinclined to obey the summons to the banquet in readiness . The " good creatures " were enjoyed to the full , and under the genial p' -sidency of Bro . Gifford T . Salmon , W . M ., all passed oli" most pleasantly . Bro . Deacon fully maintained
the reputation which he has gained for doing all things well , and the festival was a complete success . To the great regret of all , Bro . Dr . Hogg , Treasurer of the lodge , was not able to be present . The arrangements for the day were admirably planned by the W . M ., Bro . Baker , S . W . ( who was a host in himself ) , and the worthy Secretary , * - Bro . Latreille , ( P . M . Bro .
Potter , who is as efficient an Organist , in theestimationof the John Hervey Lodge , as he is a journalist , in the opinion of thousands in a Northern suburb of the Metropolis , adds to his many gifts that of taking " sun pictures . " Having grouped—some might say " squared "—the company , he "took" them , and has kindly promised to send each a copy as a souvenir of a happy day .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Church-street . Bro . Richard Stanton , VV . M ., occupying the chair of K . S ., the other officers present were Bros . Bayley , I . P . M . ; A . McRaith , S . W . ; R . Nicholson , J . W . ; B . Gregson , P . M ., acting S . D . ; J . Heald , J . D . ; J . Relph , as I . G . ; and A . K . Allinson , Tyler . There was a good attendance of Past
Masters , and amongst the visitors present were Bros . Goodacre , P . M . 155 , 15 SS , 1730 , Prov . G . Sec . West Lane . ; R . Gregson , P . M . 51 ; and W . Johnson , S . W . 104 . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Gilchrist , and proving unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry by the W . M ., the working being carefully gone through by all the oflicers who took part therein . During the evening
Bro . Goodacre , who has recently been appointed to the ofiice of Prov . G . Sec . of West Lane , expressed his pleasure at being present for the first time in his official capacity at the lodge meeting , and congratulated the lodge and the officers on the working of the initiation ceremony . Other business having been transacted , and a candidate proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . ———
GOOLE . — -Aire and Calder Lodge ( No . 45 S ) . — At the regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Boothferry-road , on the 13 th inst ., the following address , which had been previously unanimously adopted by the brethren , was presented by the W . M ., Bro . William Brook , to Bro . the Rev . C . E . Storrs , vicar of Snaith , there being on thc occasion a large muster of brethren , including visitors from other lodges : — "Aire and Calder Lodgeof
Free and Accepted Masons . No . 45 S . To the Rev . C . E , Storrs , vicar of Snaith and Rural Dean ; Chaplain of St . Oswald's Lodge , No . 910 . Rev . Sir and Brother , —We , the Master , Wardens , and brethren of the Aire and Calder Lodge of Freemasons , No . 45 S . are desirous of expressing to you a heartfelt and fraternal farewell on your leaving the vicarage of Snaith for the living of Bedminster ; and of wishingyou and yourfamily a happy and prosperous future ;
assuring you it is with very great regret that we have heard of your intended departure from this neighbourhood . The indefatigable manner in which you have worked for the church , and in the service of the Great Architect of the Universe , has won for you the respect and admiration of all with whom you have come in contact ; and we trust that the many good works that you have begun and carried on may be continued by your successor , and be a help and blessing to the oeople of Snaith . That He , in whose
service and for whose glory you have laboured , may abundantly bless you in your new sphere of life is the fervent prayer of thc brethren of this lodge . Signed on behalf of the lodge : Bros . William Brook , W . M . ; W . Everatt , S . W . ; E . J . Foster , J . W , ; R . Dayson , Secretary . Goole , iCth July , 1 SS 5 . " Bro . Storrs replied in a excellent speech , in the course of which he referred to the pleasant associations he had had with the Aire and Calder Lodge , and the brethren connected with it .
HUDDERSFIELD—Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , at C o ' clock prompt , by the W . M ., Bro . Jno . W . Turner , and the following brethren : Bros . A . Armitage , S . W . ; A . Graham , J . W . ; James Brierley , Treas . j J . E . Cooper , Sec ; J . Eccles , S . D . ; J . H . Sterry , J . D . * , H . Wood , I . G . ; Geo . Jackson , A . D . C . ; J . B . Matthewman , P . M . ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; Jos . Varley , P . M . ; Jos . Graham ,
P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; George Marshall , P . M . ; E . A . Beaumont , S . Crossley , F . S . Wilkinson , G . Banks , J . Kendrew , Joe Lancaster , Herman Field , jno . Dawson . T . Harrison , W . E . Jowett , J . F . Shearrl , W . Wood , G . Moxon , J . Swallow , ' S . But ' terworth , and the following visitors : Bros , [ onas Craven , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; C . II . Riley , 17 S 3 ; Jno . Shoe-smith , P . M . 17 S 3 ; P . J . Hartley , 204 ; and John Snowball , 1418 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
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and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Johnson , and being favourable , he was initiated into the mysteries by Bro . Joseph Varley , P . M ., Bro . A . Graham , J . VV ., presenting and explaining the working tools . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ; Bros . Wilkinson and Lancaster answered the test questions and retired . On being readmitted they were raised by Bro . Allen Jackson , P . M ., and the W . M . ; Bro . George Marshall , P . M ., delivered the traditional history and presented and explained
the working tools . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M ., in accordance with a resolution unanimously passed , instructed the Secretary to write a letter of condolence to the widow of Bro . H . W . Wrigley on the great loss she had sustained by the death of bee husband . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visitors the lodge was closed , after which the brethren partook of an excellent supper provided by the purveyors .
ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( Xo . 615 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Town Hall , and was remarkable for the number of visitors present , many of whom have made themselves famous in the Craft , not only for good earnest work , but in thc cause of Charity ; of these we especially allude to Bros . F . Binckes , Secretary to the Boys'School ; C . Hogard , P . M . 205 , P . P . G . S . W .
Essex ; ] . Tickle , P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; E . West , P . M . 1072 , P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; G . Graham , P . M . 1 S 51 , P . G . Org . Surrey ; Dr . Flaxman Spurrell , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent- ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 915 ; G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . G . S . B . Kent ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 ,- and the VV . M ., Bro . J . Aillud , all of whom wore the emblems of good labour done for the Masonic Charities and the Craft generally . Bro . Aillud opened the lodge , and in due course Bro .
G . VV . Mitchell , J . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and that brother having been installed , was saluted in due form . He appointed his officers as follows : Bros . R . W . Bilby , S . W . ; VV . L . Doddrell , J . W . ; R . Stone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Kent , Treas . ( by proxy ); J . Aillud , P . M ., Sec ; S . E . Waldegrave , S . D . ; C . H . Barham , J . D . ; C . Watkins , I . G . ; G . Churchley , P . M ., VV . Stwd . ; and Martin , Tyler .
The installing Officer then gave the charges most impressively , and the ceremony was concluded . A vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Aillud , to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and he was also presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas , for both of which he returned thanks . Bro . Mitchell was appointed to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and then , after" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was
closed and the brethren adjourned to the Prince of Wales Hotel , Erith Avenue , where a banquet awaited them . The toast of "The Queen and Craft Masonry" was the first toast , and was followed by that of" H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " In giving these toasts the W . M . alluded , in eloquent terms , to the long and glorious reign of her Majesty , and to the unquenchable zeal of our Grand Master for the welfare of the Craft , and we need hardly
say that the toasts were drunk heartily . The toast of "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Binckes , who , in the course of a vigorous response , disclaimed any pretention to the rank of a Grand Officer , as a Steward of Grand Lodge was only in office for one year , and held no rank or privilege after that year ; although Bro . Mclntyre ,
their late esteemed Grand Registrar , once told him that in the absence of any other Grand Officer , a Grand or Past Grand Steward might respond for the Grand Officers j he , therefore , heartily thanked them for the cordiality with which they had received the toast , and assured them that he felt it a great honour to have his name attached to it . With reference to Lord Carnarvon and the rest of the Grand Officers , he did not know whether Masonry was the
nursery of Statesmanship , but certainly if they looked to the number of Masons holding positions in the Cabinet , and in fact on both sides of the House , they must come to the conclusion that it was at least a matter for speculation . Masonry inculcated loyalty , and loyalty was the first attribute of Statesmanship . The great Duke of Wellington said years ago that the only way to govern was by sacrificing individual interests to the general interest and
welfare of the State , and that was what their Masonic brethren were doing , whether in or out of office ; of which fact Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale , and a host of other good and true Masons , were brilliant examples . As to whether grand honour was within the reach of them all , he could not say , but there was a French proverb which said " Everything comes to him who waits . " He did not know whether they could wait long enough , but this he did know ,
that even if they abided as " hewers of wood and drawers of water " to the end , they would have done something for the good of Freemasonry , and as their grand ritual told them that " some must rule and govern while others must learn to submit and obey , " so they , by submitting and obeying were teaching a great and grand lesson that would bear fruit in good season . He again thanked them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid great cheering .
"The Health of Lord Holmesdale , Prov .. G . M of Kent , " having been drunk with enthusiasm , that of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Oflicers , Present and Past" was given , and , in response , Bro . Spinks said it was a great honour to be a P . G . Officer of such a province as that of Kent , with its 52 lodges , and under such a Grand Master as Lord Holmesdale . He had been a Mason for 27 years , and had , during
that time , visited lodges not only throughout most of the garrison towns of England , but also in Malta , Gibraltar , Natal , and other places , and had always found friends in Masonry , and could assure any brother who might travel abroad , that they would find an amount of fraternal love and good feeling that would surprise them . Bro . Spurrell also briefly responded . The I . P . M . then proposed "The Health of the W . M ,, " and in so doing spoke of their early intimacy at school
and of the pleasure he had in introducing Bro . Mitchell into the lodge , the crowning of which was the installing him into the chair that day . The lodge had been under a cloud for some time , but brighter days were in store , and he could see a way to steer the good old ship out of the troubled waters . They had that day put a good pilot to the helm , and by fair sailing they would soon reach harbour , lie asked them to drink the toast in bumpers . Bro , Mitchell , who was received with cheers , said he
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thanked them very heartily for their kind and generous reception of the toast . At present he had not done anything to deserve it , but trusted that under his care the lodge would prosper , and that when they met again that day twelve months , they would hear a better report than they had heard that day . Nothing should be wanting on his part ; nothing should be relaxed ; and he asked them all to put their shoulders to the wheel , and then success
was assured . He heartily thanked them for the toast . Bro . Tickle responded for " The Visitors , " and , although not a young Mason , that was the first time he had ever visited a Kent lodge . From what he had seen that day he felt sure that the Kent lodges held their own in Masonry . He trusted that the day of the lodge ' s tribulation was past , and that a brighter future was in store for it . He was proud to see his old friend , Bro . Bilby ,
among the officers , and in a good position . Hcthen spoko of other matters connected with the election of Provincial Grand Treasurers , and concluded by cordially thanking the lodge for its reception of him and the visitors generally . Bro . Hayes and Crompton also returned thanks ; and after the toasts of "The Installing Officer , " " The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Senior and Junior Wardens , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast had been drunk , the proceedings closed .- »
Bro . Graham presided at the piano , and delighted everyone by his rendering of some good songs , and especially by his " whistling obhligato . " The others present were Bros . E . Palmer , VV . M . 912 ; W . Moulds , W . M . 1536 ; J . Pinch , P . M . 1702 ; H . Stephens , P . M . 752 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; J . J . Gould , J . VV . 16 S 5 ; H . F . Huddlestone , 1744 ; G . Tedder , 11 ; G . Crampton , S 61 ; W . Harris , 913 ; A . D . Capon , 913 ; T . Corder , 913 ; F . Hambrook , 913 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) .
SIDCUP . —Sydney Lodge ( No . 839 ) . —The first meeting of the above lodge after the installation of Bro . James Etheridge as W . M . took place on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Black Horse Hotel , and was a most pleasant and enjoyable affair . The W . M . was present , and was assisted by the following brethren : Bros . A . R . Britten , I . P . M . ; S . Gore , P . M . ; R . J . Hanson , P . M . ; J . Parsons , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Kent ; J . Coombes , P . M . ; H .
Greener , S . VV . ; J . Seaton , j . W . ; T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , Treas . ; W . Moulder , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Smith , I . G . ; H . Martin , D . C . ; A . Sharpe , G . Kenneday , G . Gregory , S . D , McClellan , XV . Etheridge , J . Swanson , G . Kent , W . Myson , and T . Knight , all of the lodge j J . Pakes , P . M . S 70 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , a brother was passed , and Mr . Emms , an approved
candidate , was initiated , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in good style . After enjoying a well-served banquet , the usual loyal and and Craft toasts were given , and that of " Lord Holmesdale , G . M . Kent , " was received and drunk as it deserved . To the toast of " Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bros . Parsons and Hastings responded , the latter saying he had known Bro . Eastes , and sat under the banner of Lord Holmesdale
for many years , and a more perfect gentleman he never knew . Bro . Eastes was a grand Mason ; his whole heart and soul was in the work . He ( Bro . Hastings ) could safely say that he had never been at Prov . Grand Lodge without seeing Bro . Eastes there . So far as the Sydney Lodge was concerned , they had not been forgotten in the allotment of the purple , and although they had never had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Eastes at the lodge , yet they trusted to have that pleasure at the next installation . He cordially thanked them for the toast .
1 he Worshipful Master , in response to the toast of his health , expressed the pleasure it gave him to preside over the lodge . It was a position he had worked hard for , and now that he had achieved it , meant to hold it pure and unsullied . He asked the officers to help him make his year
of office one of the most successful in the history of the lodge . He cordially thanked them for their expression of goodwill , and would ever try to be worthy of their continued esteem and confidence . Several other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent in harmony .
LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 . )—The annual celebration ofthe festival of St . John by the members of this lodge took place on August 13 th , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was a large and influential attendance . Bro . J . H . Tyson , the retiring W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and amongst those present were Bros . John P . Rea , I . P . M . ; Thomas O . Dutton , P . M . ; John Williams , P . M . ; Thomas Davies
, P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; R . Martin , P . G . Treas ., P . M . ; Thomas Wright , S . W ., W . M . elect ; George B . Kirkland , j . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pittaway , Sec ; I . B . Galloway , S . D . ; J . Edwards , J . D . j E . Paul ! , P . G . S ., W . Rawsthorne , I . G . ; A . Barclay , P . M . ; D . C . W . Hudson , Org . ; A . Morris , Stwd . ; and Peter Ball , Tyler . The visitors present included Bros . W . Goodacre , P . G . Sec .: J . B . M'Kenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Richard Washington
, P . P . G . S . D . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; T . Buxton P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Foote , P . M . 1505 , P . P . G . S . ; H . M . Molyneux , P . M . 155 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 66 7 ; S . W . H . Halse , I . P . M . G 73 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; J . Brotherton , I . P . M . 241 ; A . Woolrich , P . M . 135 G ; I . Ashley , I . P . M . 135 G ; W . H . Veevers , I . P . M . 594 ; j . Hug he ^ I . P . M . 1675 ; H H . Hughes , Sec . 135 G ; J . Rawsthorne , lreas . 1325 ; James Lees , S . W . 667 ; lames Bailev .
W . M . 6 G 7 ; W . Lewis , 2042 ; J . Busfield , 2043 ; Thomas J . Jarman , S . D . 1325 ; D . Gumming , 1609 ; J . Shield , J . VV . 10 SG ; John Lees , VV . M . 1356 ; D . W . Caughley , I . P . M . 249 ; J . M . King , I . P . M . 823 ; J . B . Parker , S . D . G 73 ; C . Robeson , S . W . G 73 ; ] . H . W . Walker , VV . M . 1 G 75 ; R . G . Bradley , VV . M . 249 ; H . J . Nicholls , S . D . 2042 ; and others . At the close of the ordinary business , the W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Wright , was presented for installation bv
Bros . R . Martin , P . G . Treas ., and A . Barclay , P . M ., after which Bro . Wright was duly installed as VV . M . of the lodge . The introductory portion of the ceremony was performed by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . II . Tyson , and the subsequent part by Bro . A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., the work being performed in a most efficient manner . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the newly-installed VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Tyson , I . P . M . ; G . 13 . Kirkland , S . W . ; J . Pittaway , J . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ,, Treas . ; J . I ) . Galloway , Sec . ; W . Hudson ,
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( Craft iffiasonvg * JOHN HERVEY LODGE ( So . 1260 ) . —On Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., this lodge met at Freemasons ' Hall for the transaction of business set forth on the agenda , and after labour an adjournment took place , but not to the usual place , for refreshment ; the adjournment being until the following day , which was the date fixed for the annual summer excursion . On the morning of the 13 th inst . a goodly number of the brethren , with several visitors , met
at Paddington , whence they were conveyed in a comfortable saloon carriage to Taplow Station by the Great Western Railway . Here vehicles were in readiness to transport them to the Ray Mead Hotel , Maidenhead , where they had a hearty greeting from Bro . Deacon , whose attention to the party was such as to call forth well-deserved praise . After a frugal luncheon—but not meagre—all went on board a steam launch , which swiftly bore the visitors to the most
beautiful reach of the Thames , viz ., that part about and just above Marlow . Thc feasting of the eye did not , however , satisfy the natural cravings of the inner man , and so when Ray Mead was again sighted , no one was disinclined to obey the summons to the banquet in readiness . The " good creatures " were enjoyed to the full , and under the genial p' -sidency of Bro . Gifford T . Salmon , W . M ., all passed oli" most pleasantly . Bro . Deacon fully maintained
the reputation which he has gained for doing all things well , and the festival was a complete success . To the great regret of all , Bro . Dr . Hogg , Treasurer of the lodge , was not able to be present . The arrangements for the day were admirably planned by the W . M ., Bro . Baker , S . W . ( who was a host in himself ) , and the worthy Secretary , * - Bro . Latreille , ( P . M . Bro .
Potter , who is as efficient an Organist , in theestimationof the John Hervey Lodge , as he is a journalist , in the opinion of thousands in a Northern suburb of the Metropolis , adds to his many gifts that of taking " sun pictures . " Having grouped—some might say " squared "—the company , he "took" them , and has kindly promised to send each a copy as a souvenir of a happy day .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Church-street . Bro . Richard Stanton , VV . M ., occupying the chair of K . S ., the other officers present were Bros . Bayley , I . P . M . ; A . McRaith , S . W . ; R . Nicholson , J . W . ; B . Gregson , P . M ., acting S . D . ; J . Heald , J . D . ; J . Relph , as I . G . ; and A . K . Allinson , Tyler . There was a good attendance of Past
Masters , and amongst the visitors present were Bros . Goodacre , P . M . 155 , 15 SS , 1730 , Prov . G . Sec . West Lane . ; R . Gregson , P . M . 51 ; and W . Johnson , S . W . 104 . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Gilchrist , and proving unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry by the W . M ., the working being carefully gone through by all the oflicers who took part therein . During the evening
Bro . Goodacre , who has recently been appointed to the ofiice of Prov . G . Sec . of West Lane , expressed his pleasure at being present for the first time in his official capacity at the lodge meeting , and congratulated the lodge and the officers on the working of the initiation ceremony . Other business having been transacted , and a candidate proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . ———
GOOLE . — -Aire and Calder Lodge ( No . 45 S ) . — At the regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Boothferry-road , on the 13 th inst ., the following address , which had been previously unanimously adopted by the brethren , was presented by the W . M ., Bro . William Brook , to Bro . the Rev . C . E . Storrs , vicar of Snaith , there being on thc occasion a large muster of brethren , including visitors from other lodges : — "Aire and Calder Lodgeof
Free and Accepted Masons . No . 45 S . To the Rev . C . E , Storrs , vicar of Snaith and Rural Dean ; Chaplain of St . Oswald's Lodge , No . 910 . Rev . Sir and Brother , —We , the Master , Wardens , and brethren of the Aire and Calder Lodge of Freemasons , No . 45 S . are desirous of expressing to you a heartfelt and fraternal farewell on your leaving the vicarage of Snaith for the living of Bedminster ; and of wishingyou and yourfamily a happy and prosperous future ;
assuring you it is with very great regret that we have heard of your intended departure from this neighbourhood . The indefatigable manner in which you have worked for the church , and in the service of the Great Architect of the Universe , has won for you the respect and admiration of all with whom you have come in contact ; and we trust that the many good works that you have begun and carried on may be continued by your successor , and be a help and blessing to the oeople of Snaith . That He , in whose
service and for whose glory you have laboured , may abundantly bless you in your new sphere of life is the fervent prayer of thc brethren of this lodge . Signed on behalf of the lodge : Bros . William Brook , W . M . ; W . Everatt , S . W . ; E . J . Foster , J . W , ; R . Dayson , Secretary . Goole , iCth July , 1 SS 5 . " Bro . Storrs replied in a excellent speech , in the course of which he referred to the pleasant associations he had had with the Aire and Calder Lodge , and the brethren connected with it .
HUDDERSFIELD—Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , at C o ' clock prompt , by the W . M ., Bro . Jno . W . Turner , and the following brethren : Bros . A . Armitage , S . W . ; A . Graham , J . W . ; James Brierley , Treas . j J . E . Cooper , Sec ; J . Eccles , S . D . ; J . H . Sterry , J . D . * , H . Wood , I . G . ; Geo . Jackson , A . D . C . ; J . B . Matthewman , P . M . ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; Jos . Varley , P . M . ; Jos . Graham ,
P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; George Marshall , P . M . ; E . A . Beaumont , S . Crossley , F . S . Wilkinson , G . Banks , J . Kendrew , Joe Lancaster , Herman Field , jno . Dawson . T . Harrison , W . E . Jowett , J . F . Shearrl , W . Wood , G . Moxon , J . Swallow , ' S . But ' terworth , and the following visitors : Bros , [ onas Craven , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; C . II . Riley , 17 S 3 ; Jno . Shoe-smith , P . M . 17 S 3 ; P . J . Hartley , 204 ; and John Snowball , 1418 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
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and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Johnson , and being favourable , he was initiated into the mysteries by Bro . Joseph Varley , P . M ., Bro . A . Graham , J . VV ., presenting and explaining the working tools . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ; Bros . Wilkinson and Lancaster answered the test questions and retired . On being readmitted they were raised by Bro . Allen Jackson , P . M ., and the W . M . ; Bro . George Marshall , P . M ., delivered the traditional history and presented and explained
the working tools . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M ., in accordance with a resolution unanimously passed , instructed the Secretary to write a letter of condolence to the widow of Bro . H . W . Wrigley on the great loss she had sustained by the death of bee husband . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visitors the lodge was closed , after which the brethren partook of an excellent supper provided by the purveyors .
ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( Xo . 615 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Town Hall , and was remarkable for the number of visitors present , many of whom have made themselves famous in the Craft , not only for good earnest work , but in thc cause of Charity ; of these we especially allude to Bros . F . Binckes , Secretary to the Boys'School ; C . Hogard , P . M . 205 , P . P . G . S . W .
Essex ; ] . Tickle , P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; E . West , P . M . 1072 , P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; G . Graham , P . M . 1 S 51 , P . G . Org . Surrey ; Dr . Flaxman Spurrell , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent- ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 915 ; G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . G . S . B . Kent ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 ,- and the VV . M ., Bro . J . Aillud , all of whom wore the emblems of good labour done for the Masonic Charities and the Craft generally . Bro . Aillud opened the lodge , and in due course Bro .
G . VV . Mitchell , J . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and that brother having been installed , was saluted in due form . He appointed his officers as follows : Bros . R . W . Bilby , S . W . ; VV . L . Doddrell , J . W . ; R . Stone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Kent , Treas . ( by proxy ); J . Aillud , P . M ., Sec ; S . E . Waldegrave , S . D . ; C . H . Barham , J . D . ; C . Watkins , I . G . ; G . Churchley , P . M ., VV . Stwd . ; and Martin , Tyler .
The installing Officer then gave the charges most impressively , and the ceremony was concluded . A vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Aillud , to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and he was also presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas , for both of which he returned thanks . Bro . Mitchell was appointed to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and then , after" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was
closed and the brethren adjourned to the Prince of Wales Hotel , Erith Avenue , where a banquet awaited them . The toast of "The Queen and Craft Masonry" was the first toast , and was followed by that of" H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " In giving these toasts the W . M . alluded , in eloquent terms , to the long and glorious reign of her Majesty , and to the unquenchable zeal of our Grand Master for the welfare of the Craft , and we need hardly
say that the toasts were drunk heartily . The toast of "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Binckes , who , in the course of a vigorous response , disclaimed any pretention to the rank of a Grand Officer , as a Steward of Grand Lodge was only in office for one year , and held no rank or privilege after that year ; although Bro . Mclntyre ,
their late esteemed Grand Registrar , once told him that in the absence of any other Grand Officer , a Grand or Past Grand Steward might respond for the Grand Officers j he , therefore , heartily thanked them for the cordiality with which they had received the toast , and assured them that he felt it a great honour to have his name attached to it . With reference to Lord Carnarvon and the rest of the Grand Officers , he did not know whether Masonry was the
nursery of Statesmanship , but certainly if they looked to the number of Masons holding positions in the Cabinet , and in fact on both sides of the House , they must come to the conclusion that it was at least a matter for speculation . Masonry inculcated loyalty , and loyalty was the first attribute of Statesmanship . The great Duke of Wellington said years ago that the only way to govern was by sacrificing individual interests to the general interest and
welfare of the State , and that was what their Masonic brethren were doing , whether in or out of office ; of which fact Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale , and a host of other good and true Masons , were brilliant examples . As to whether grand honour was within the reach of them all , he could not say , but there was a French proverb which said " Everything comes to him who waits . " He did not know whether they could wait long enough , but this he did know ,
that even if they abided as " hewers of wood and drawers of water " to the end , they would have done something for the good of Freemasonry , and as their grand ritual told them that " some must rule and govern while others must learn to submit and obey , " so they , by submitting and obeying were teaching a great and grand lesson that would bear fruit in good season . He again thanked them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid great cheering .
"The Health of Lord Holmesdale , Prov .. G . M of Kent , " having been drunk with enthusiasm , that of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Oflicers , Present and Past" was given , and , in response , Bro . Spinks said it was a great honour to be a P . G . Officer of such a province as that of Kent , with its 52 lodges , and under such a Grand Master as Lord Holmesdale . He had been a Mason for 27 years , and had , during
that time , visited lodges not only throughout most of the garrison towns of England , but also in Malta , Gibraltar , Natal , and other places , and had always found friends in Masonry , and could assure any brother who might travel abroad , that they would find an amount of fraternal love and good feeling that would surprise them . Bro . Spurrell also briefly responded . The I . P . M . then proposed "The Health of the W . M ,, " and in so doing spoke of their early intimacy at school
and of the pleasure he had in introducing Bro . Mitchell into the lodge , the crowning of which was the installing him into the chair that day . The lodge had been under a cloud for some time , but brighter days were in store , and he could see a way to steer the good old ship out of the troubled waters . They had that day put a good pilot to the helm , and by fair sailing they would soon reach harbour , lie asked them to drink the toast in bumpers . Bro , Mitchell , who was received with cheers , said he
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thanked them very heartily for their kind and generous reception of the toast . At present he had not done anything to deserve it , but trusted that under his care the lodge would prosper , and that when they met again that day twelve months , they would hear a better report than they had heard that day . Nothing should be wanting on his part ; nothing should be relaxed ; and he asked them all to put their shoulders to the wheel , and then success
was assured . He heartily thanked them for the toast . Bro . Tickle responded for " The Visitors , " and , although not a young Mason , that was the first time he had ever visited a Kent lodge . From what he had seen that day he felt sure that the Kent lodges held their own in Masonry . He trusted that the day of the lodge ' s tribulation was past , and that a brighter future was in store for it . He was proud to see his old friend , Bro . Bilby ,
among the officers , and in a good position . Hcthen spoko of other matters connected with the election of Provincial Grand Treasurers , and concluded by cordially thanking the lodge for its reception of him and the visitors generally . Bro . Hayes and Crompton also returned thanks ; and after the toasts of "The Installing Officer , " " The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Senior and Junior Wardens , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast had been drunk , the proceedings closed .- »
Bro . Graham presided at the piano , and delighted everyone by his rendering of some good songs , and especially by his " whistling obhligato . " The others present were Bros . E . Palmer , VV . M . 912 ; W . Moulds , W . M . 1536 ; J . Pinch , P . M . 1702 ; H . Stephens , P . M . 752 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; J . J . Gould , J . VV . 16 S 5 ; H . F . Huddlestone , 1744 ; G . Tedder , 11 ; G . Crampton , S 61 ; W . Harris , 913 ; A . D . Capon , 913 ; T . Corder , 913 ; F . Hambrook , 913 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) .
SIDCUP . —Sydney Lodge ( No . 839 ) . —The first meeting of the above lodge after the installation of Bro . James Etheridge as W . M . took place on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Black Horse Hotel , and was a most pleasant and enjoyable affair . The W . M . was present , and was assisted by the following brethren : Bros . A . R . Britten , I . P . M . ; S . Gore , P . M . ; R . J . Hanson , P . M . ; J . Parsons , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Kent ; J . Coombes , P . M . ; H .
Greener , S . VV . ; J . Seaton , j . W . ; T . Hastings , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , Treas . ; W . Moulder , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Smith , I . G . ; H . Martin , D . C . ; A . Sharpe , G . Kenneday , G . Gregory , S . D , McClellan , XV . Etheridge , J . Swanson , G . Kent , W . Myson , and T . Knight , all of the lodge j J . Pakes , P . M . S 70 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , a brother was passed , and Mr . Emms , an approved
candidate , was initiated , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in good style . After enjoying a well-served banquet , the usual loyal and and Craft toasts were given , and that of " Lord Holmesdale , G . M . Kent , " was received and drunk as it deserved . To the toast of " Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bros . Parsons and Hastings responded , the latter saying he had known Bro . Eastes , and sat under the banner of Lord Holmesdale
for many years , and a more perfect gentleman he never knew . Bro . Eastes was a grand Mason ; his whole heart and soul was in the work . He ( Bro . Hastings ) could safely say that he had never been at Prov . Grand Lodge without seeing Bro . Eastes there . So far as the Sydney Lodge was concerned , they had not been forgotten in the allotment of the purple , and although they had never had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Eastes at the lodge , yet they trusted to have that pleasure at the next installation . He cordially thanked them for the toast .
1 he Worshipful Master , in response to the toast of his health , expressed the pleasure it gave him to preside over the lodge . It was a position he had worked hard for , and now that he had achieved it , meant to hold it pure and unsullied . He asked the officers to help him make his year
of office one of the most successful in the history of the lodge . He cordially thanked them for their expression of goodwill , and would ever try to be worthy of their continued esteem and confidence . Several other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent in harmony .
LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 . )—The annual celebration ofthe festival of St . John by the members of this lodge took place on August 13 th , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was a large and influential attendance . Bro . J . H . Tyson , the retiring W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and amongst those present were Bros . John P . Rea , I . P . M . ; Thomas O . Dutton , P . M . ; John Williams , P . M . ; Thomas Davies
, P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; R . Martin , P . G . Treas ., P . M . ; Thomas Wright , S . W ., W . M . elect ; George B . Kirkland , j . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pittaway , Sec ; I . B . Galloway , S . D . ; J . Edwards , J . D . j E . Paul ! , P . G . S ., W . Rawsthorne , I . G . ; A . Barclay , P . M . ; D . C . W . Hudson , Org . ; A . Morris , Stwd . ; and Peter Ball , Tyler . The visitors present included Bros . W . Goodacre , P . G . Sec .: J . B . M'Kenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Richard Washington
, P . P . G . S . D . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; T . Buxton P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Foote , P . M . 1505 , P . P . G . S . ; H . M . Molyneux , P . M . 155 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 66 7 ; S . W . H . Halse , I . P . M . G 73 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; J . Brotherton , I . P . M . 241 ; A . Woolrich , P . M . 135 G ; I . Ashley , I . P . M . 135 G ; W . H . Veevers , I . P . M . 594 ; j . Hug he ^ I . P . M . 1675 ; H H . Hughes , Sec . 135 G ; J . Rawsthorne , lreas . 1325 ; James Lees , S . W . 667 ; lames Bailev .
W . M . 6 G 7 ; W . Lewis , 2042 ; J . Busfield , 2043 ; Thomas J . Jarman , S . D . 1325 ; D . Gumming , 1609 ; J . Shield , J . VV . 10 SG ; John Lees , VV . M . 1356 ; D . W . Caughley , I . P . M . 249 ; J . M . King , I . P . M . 823 ; J . B . Parker , S . D . G 73 ; C . Robeson , S . W . G 73 ; ] . H . W . Walker , VV . M . 1 G 75 ; R . G . Bradley , VV . M . 249 ; H . J . Nicholls , S . D . 2042 ; and others . At the close of the ordinary business , the W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Wright , was presented for installation bv
Bros . R . Martin , P . G . Treas ., and A . Barclay , P . M ., after which Bro . Wright was duly installed as VV . M . of the lodge . The introductory portion of the ceremony was performed by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . II . Tyson , and the subsequent part by Bro . A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., the work being performed in a most efficient manner . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the newly-installed VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Tyson , I . P . M . ; G . 13 . Kirkland , S . W . ; J . Pittaway , J . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ,, Treas . ; J . I ) . Galloway , Sec . ; W . Hudson ,