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¦ which was most impressively rendered by Bro . AV . AVatson , an admirable ode , expressly composed for the occasion by Bro . M . Cooke , on the principles of Freemasonry , was delivered by him with great effect . The installation was worked by Bros . W . AVatson and Jolm Thomas in a manner that left nothing to be desired , in the course of which Bro . H . W . Lindus was duly installed in the chair of K . Spursuant to the warrant of the
„ MAY . G . 3 I . Bro . Clifford was invested with the collar of S . AV ., ancl Bro . Kench with that of J . W . The AVAL then appointed Bro . Hart , Sec , and Bros . Jarvis and Ring , I . G . The other appointments were postponed to the next regular meeting of the loclge , ancl after several propositions for initiations and joining brethren , the lodge was closed at seven o ' clock , according to ancient custom . The banquet took place at eight o'clock . AYhevi
the cloth was removed , the AV . M . proposed the usual toasts . "The Queen and the Craft ; " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the 3 IAV . G . 3 I ., " with much earnestness , ancl the AVAL acknowledged with gratitude , the kindness of the M . AV . G . M . in granting the prayer of their petition and enabling them to meet as a regular lodge ; " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , 1 XG . 3 I ., and the rest of the Grand Officers past and present . " The AVAL then proposed the toast of " The
Consecrating and Installing Officer , Bro . AVatson , who had that day so admirably performed the ceremonies undertaken by him . " Bro . AVatson , in responding , bore testimony to the good qualities of the W . 3 I ., and observed that he had introduced ancl initiated liim into 3 Iasonry , ancl it gave him peculiar pleasure to take part in the consecration of the lodge and in the installation of the W . 3 I . He was quite sure the lodge had commenced well , and he hoped the W . 31 ., whom he congratulated upon being in
the chair , would live for a great many years to see the lodge of which he was the father grow ancl flourish . He therefore proposed the health of the W . M ., to which Bro . II . AV . Lindus replied in an effective aud appropriate speech , in the course of which he said it gave him peculiar pleasure to find himself in the proud position which he had thc honour to occupy . He confessed that he was much gratified to be placed by the favour of the 3 IAV . G . 3 I . in that chair , and he was much indebted to the other members of the lodge for their assistance which had contributed to that result . He could not accent the many
flattering observations which had been made by Bro . W . Watson in reference to his proficiency as a working member of the Craft ; he was yet untried , and it was at least premature to refer to its working , but he trusted that on some future occasion , ancl before lie vacated the chair , the brethren would be disposed to acknowledge that he was not altogether unworthy to preside over them . To the toast of "The Alsitors , " Bro . John Thomas responded in an excellent speech , and expressed his gratification
at having the privilege of assisting at tho ceremonies that day . He did not consider that he was doing a favour to the lodge by attending and bearing a part in the proceedings as the W . 31 . had suggested , because he thought it was the duty of every Mason to render any assistance of the kind whenever ho was called upon to do so . He felt highly pleased at the excellent manner in which the business of the lodge , so far as it had gone , had been conductedand he was confident thatwith such a
, , AVAL ancl such officers as he saw * gathered round him , the work would be conducted with the utmost skill and harmony , and he trusted that nothing would ever arise in the lodge to disturb the excellent feeling which ho was quite sure existed now and would continue to endure for many years to come . Bros . Cooke , Piatt , George Palmer , 3 Iagnus Ohren , ancl Kirkaldie also returned thanks on behalf of the visitors . The AV . M . then
proposed the toast of " The Officers " in complimentary terms , to which the S . and J . Wardens , I . G ., and W . S . responded . The toast of " The Secretary " was responded to by Bro . John Hart in an able speech . The duties of Tyler were efficiently displayed by Bro . Woodstock , PAL The banquet was served in excellent style by Bro . J . W . Lassam . From the very commendable way in which the AV . M . and his several officers set about their work ancl conducted the business of the lodge , ancl the admirable
arrangements made by them , as also by the worthy host , Bro . Lassam , to conduce to the comfort ancl convenience of their meetings , it leads one to hope that this was a very happy commencement of a long and prosperous future . There were 12 gentlemen of the highest respectability proposed and seconded for initiation , and four brethren for joining . After spending a most pleasant and harmonious evening , the brethren separated , with the most perfect feeling of brotherly love , to catch their trams and take their several conveyances to their respective
AVARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 1 , 031 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the 3 Iasonic Rooms , on Wednesday , July 11-th . Present : —Bros . J . Dixon Miller , AV . 31 . ; B . Purnell , I . PAL ; Rev . AY . B . Smith , Chap . ; E . Kent , S . AV . ; W . AV . Rose , J . W . ; C . Cooper , J . D . ; A . Rooke , Sec . ; J . L . KennedDirof CersJ . J . FullamStd . ; and many others . The
y , . . ; , lodge was opened according to ancient form , ancl the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bro . Charles 3 Iarris being a candidate for the third degree was examined as to his proficiency as a F . C , and having answered satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree . Bro . Marris being re-admitted , was duly raised to the sublime degree of a . M . M . The lodge vcas resumed to tho first
degree , when Mr . Edward 31 atthews was presented as a candidate for initiation , and received the benefit of the light of Alasonry , the ceremonies being worked with the care and proficiency proverbial to this lodge , now one of the most flourishing iu the province . In conformity with a notice of motion made by Bro . E . Kent , SAY ., a donation from the funds of the lodge was voted to constitute Bro . J . G . Bland , P . M ., a life subscriber to the Institution for Aged Freemasons , and Bro . B . Purnell ,
I . P . 3 I ., a life subscriber to the Masonic Boys' School . The sympathy of the brethren for the much esteemed Bro . Dr . Thomas Partridge , senr ., P . M . of the lodge , on his recent bereavement iu the death of his wife , was expressed in a vote of condolence , proposed by Bro . Purnell , PAL , ancl seconded by the AV . M . The S . AV . made an application for relief on behalf of a poor and distressed brother , which was responded to by a vote srom the Benevolent Fund . The lodge was then , closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . DEWSBURY . —Lodge of The Three Grand Principles 208 and St . John ' s Lodge 827 . —On Friday the 16 th ult ., the members of these lodges united together to celebrate the festival of St . John thc Baptist , at Kirkby , Overblow , near Harrowgate by the kind invitation of Bro . Mark Newsome , P . M . of the St . John ' s Lod . The brethren accompanied btheir ladfriends left
ge y y tho Dewsbury Station of the L . ancl N . W . Railway at 10 . 9 a . m . in three first class saloon carriages , arriving at Pannal Station N . E . Railway Company at 12 . The ladies were conveyed in waggonettes to the residence of Bro . Newsome , whilst the brethren walked over the hills to the same rendezvous . Having refreshed the inner man the brethren assembled in the Church of England School Room , put on their 31 tisonio costume and marched in procession through the village to the rectory , and
returned to the school room , where they put off their Masonic clothing , and went to enjoy the company of the ladies , in the grounds of thc rectory—the Rector , the Rev . Mr . Toogood having generously thrown them open for this occasion . At 2 . 30 p . m . the brethren and ladies sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by the hospitality of Bro . Newsome in a spacious marquee erected in a field adjoining the rectory . About one hundred , and fifteen were present , including the Rev . J . J . Toogood , Rev . Edmund Snowden , Rev . Mr . Copplesfcon , Mr . Haxworth ,
Sir-Brooke and Mr . Matthew Todd of Bradford . The presidential chair was occupied by Bro . Benjamin Blakeley , AY . 3 I . 827 , who was supported by the following brethren , viz .: Bros . James France , W . 31 . 208 ; Thomas Scbofield , W . 31 . 306 ; Rev . Jlayes , Chap . 380 ; Samuel Vaughan , P . Prov . G . Chap . 208 ; W . Appleyard , P . Prov . G . Chap . 827 ,- Charles Oldroyd , P . G . Treas . 208 ; John Booth , P . Prov . G . J . D . 258 ; John Kirk , P . Prov . G . Sunt , of Works 827 ; Mark Ward , I . G . 827 ; Walter AValker ,
Purst . 827 ; A . Wilson , P . M . 827 ; Richard Hewitt , P . 31 . 827 ; Jolin Lobley , P . M . 827 ; R . J . Critchley J . P . S . W . 208 ; John Wilson , J . D . 208 ; R . R . Nelson , P . G . Sec , 208 ; Fawcett , 258 ; Benjamin Gates , PAL Sec . 208 ; John Armitage , P . M . Sec . 827 ; Mark Newsome , P . M . 827 ; II . J . Fearnley , P . 3 I . 208 ; Joe Fox , S , AV . 827 ; Tliomas Chadwick , SAY . 827 ; A . F . E . Steigerwald , Treas . 827 ; John Spiking , PAL 208 ; Thomas Haliiwell , PAL 208 ; James Hunter , PAL 208 ; VY .
Hemingway , P . M . 208 ; John Haigh , I . G . 208 ; Lee , 208 ; Sheard , 208 ; Senior , 208 ; Crawshaw , 208 ; Wilkinson , 208 ; Johnson , 208 ; Speckling , 208 ; Gates , 208 ; Talbot , 208 ; Robinson , 208 ; Watts , 208 ; Rider , 208 ; Ratclifte , 208 ; Neville , 208 ; Alexander Miller , 208 ; AY . Machell , 827 ; Dixon , 827 ; J . J . Brearey , 827 ; Tliaekrali , 827 ; James Cm-dwell , 208 ; Jonathan Todd , 827 ; J . 31 . Fearnsides , 827 . After the cloth was drawn the followinu toasts were proposed "The Queen " by the AV . M . 827 , "H . R . IL
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Provincial.
¦ which was most impressively rendered by Bro . AV . AVatson , an admirable ode , expressly composed for the occasion by Bro . M . Cooke , on the principles of Freemasonry , was delivered by him with great effect . The installation was worked by Bros . W . AVatson and Jolm Thomas in a manner that left nothing to be desired , in the course of which Bro . H . W . Lindus was duly installed in the chair of K . Spursuant to the warrant of the
„ MAY . G . 3 I . Bro . Clifford was invested with the collar of S . AV ., ancl Bro . Kench with that of J . W . The AVAL then appointed Bro . Hart , Sec , and Bros . Jarvis and Ring , I . G . The other appointments were postponed to the next regular meeting of the loclge , ancl after several propositions for initiations and joining brethren , the lodge was closed at seven o ' clock , according to ancient custom . The banquet took place at eight o'clock . AYhevi
the cloth was removed , the AV . M . proposed the usual toasts . "The Queen and the Craft ; " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the 3 IAV . G . 3 I ., " with much earnestness , ancl the AVAL acknowledged with gratitude , the kindness of the M . AV . G . M . in granting the prayer of their petition and enabling them to meet as a regular lodge ; " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , 1 XG . 3 I ., and the rest of the Grand Officers past and present . " The AVAL then proposed the toast of " The
Consecrating and Installing Officer , Bro . AVatson , who had that day so admirably performed the ceremonies undertaken by him . " Bro . AVatson , in responding , bore testimony to the good qualities of the W . 3 I ., and observed that he had introduced ancl initiated liim into 3 Iasonry , ancl it gave him peculiar pleasure to take part in the consecration of the lodge and in the installation of the W . 3 I . He was quite sure the lodge had commenced well , and he hoped the W . 31 ., whom he congratulated upon being in
the chair , would live for a great many years to see the lodge of which he was the father grow ancl flourish . He therefore proposed the health of the W . M ., to which Bro . II . AV . Lindus replied in an effective aud appropriate speech , in the course of which he said it gave him peculiar pleasure to find himself in the proud position which he had thc honour to occupy . He confessed that he was much gratified to be placed by the favour of the 3 IAV . G . 3 I . in that chair , and he was much indebted to the other members of the lodge for their assistance which had contributed to that result . He could not accent the many
flattering observations which had been made by Bro . W . Watson in reference to his proficiency as a working member of the Craft ; he was yet untried , and it was at least premature to refer to its working , but he trusted that on some future occasion , ancl before lie vacated the chair , the brethren would be disposed to acknowledge that he was not altogether unworthy to preside over them . To the toast of "The Alsitors , " Bro . John Thomas responded in an excellent speech , and expressed his gratification
at having the privilege of assisting at tho ceremonies that day . He did not consider that he was doing a favour to the lodge by attending and bearing a part in the proceedings as the W . 31 . had suggested , because he thought it was the duty of every Mason to render any assistance of the kind whenever ho was called upon to do so . He felt highly pleased at the excellent manner in which the business of the lodge , so far as it had gone , had been conductedand he was confident thatwith such a
, , AVAL ancl such officers as he saw * gathered round him , the work would be conducted with the utmost skill and harmony , and he trusted that nothing would ever arise in the lodge to disturb the excellent feeling which ho was quite sure existed now and would continue to endure for many years to come . Bros . Cooke , Piatt , George Palmer , 3 Iagnus Ohren , ancl Kirkaldie also returned thanks on behalf of the visitors . The AV . M . then
proposed the toast of " The Officers " in complimentary terms , to which the S . and J . Wardens , I . G ., and W . S . responded . The toast of " The Secretary " was responded to by Bro . John Hart in an able speech . The duties of Tyler were efficiently displayed by Bro . Woodstock , PAL The banquet was served in excellent style by Bro . J . W . Lassam . From the very commendable way in which the AV . M . and his several officers set about their work ancl conducted the business of the lodge , ancl the admirable
arrangements made by them , as also by the worthy host , Bro . Lassam , to conduce to the comfort ancl convenience of their meetings , it leads one to hope that this was a very happy commencement of a long and prosperous future . There were 12 gentlemen of the highest respectability proposed and seconded for initiation , and four brethren for joining . After spending a most pleasant and harmonious evening , the brethren separated , with the most perfect feeling of brotherly love , to catch their trams and take their several conveyances to their respective
AVARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 1 , 031 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the 3 Iasonic Rooms , on Wednesday , July 11-th . Present : —Bros . J . Dixon Miller , AV . 31 . ; B . Purnell , I . PAL ; Rev . AY . B . Smith , Chap . ; E . Kent , S . AV . ; W . AV . Rose , J . W . ; C . Cooper , J . D . ; A . Rooke , Sec . ; J . L . KennedDirof CersJ . J . FullamStd . ; and many others . The
y , . . ; , lodge was opened according to ancient form , ancl the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bro . Charles 3 Iarris being a candidate for the third degree was examined as to his proficiency as a F . C , and having answered satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree . Bro . Marris being re-admitted , was duly raised to the sublime degree of a . M . M . The lodge vcas resumed to tho first
degree , when Mr . Edward 31 atthews was presented as a candidate for initiation , and received the benefit of the light of Alasonry , the ceremonies being worked with the care and proficiency proverbial to this lodge , now one of the most flourishing iu the province . In conformity with a notice of motion made by Bro . E . Kent , SAY ., a donation from the funds of the lodge was voted to constitute Bro . J . G . Bland , P . M ., a life subscriber to the Institution for Aged Freemasons , and Bro . B . Purnell ,
I . P . 3 I ., a life subscriber to the Masonic Boys' School . The sympathy of the brethren for the much esteemed Bro . Dr . Thomas Partridge , senr ., P . M . of the lodge , on his recent bereavement iu the death of his wife , was expressed in a vote of condolence , proposed by Bro . Purnell , PAL , ancl seconded by the AV . M . The S . AV . made an application for relief on behalf of a poor and distressed brother , which was responded to by a vote srom the Benevolent Fund . The lodge was then , closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . DEWSBURY . —Lodge of The Three Grand Principles 208 and St . John ' s Lodge 827 . —On Friday the 16 th ult ., the members of these lodges united together to celebrate the festival of St . John thc Baptist , at Kirkby , Overblow , near Harrowgate by the kind invitation of Bro . Mark Newsome , P . M . of the St . John ' s Lod . The brethren accompanied btheir ladfriends left
ge y y tho Dewsbury Station of the L . ancl N . W . Railway at 10 . 9 a . m . in three first class saloon carriages , arriving at Pannal Station N . E . Railway Company at 12 . The ladies were conveyed in waggonettes to the residence of Bro . Newsome , whilst the brethren walked over the hills to the same rendezvous . Having refreshed the inner man the brethren assembled in the Church of England School Room , put on their 31 tisonio costume and marched in procession through the village to the rectory , and
returned to the school room , where they put off their Masonic clothing , and went to enjoy the company of the ladies , in the grounds of thc rectory—the Rector , the Rev . Mr . Toogood having generously thrown them open for this occasion . At 2 . 30 p . m . the brethren and ladies sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by the hospitality of Bro . Newsome in a spacious marquee erected in a field adjoining the rectory . About one hundred , and fifteen were present , including the Rev . J . J . Toogood , Rev . Edmund Snowden , Rev . Mr . Copplesfcon , Mr . Haxworth ,
Sir-Brooke and Mr . Matthew Todd of Bradford . The presidential chair was occupied by Bro . Benjamin Blakeley , AY . 3 I . 827 , who was supported by the following brethren , viz .: Bros . James France , W . 31 . 208 ; Thomas Scbofield , W . 31 . 306 ; Rev . Jlayes , Chap . 380 ; Samuel Vaughan , P . Prov . G . Chap . 208 ; W . Appleyard , P . Prov . G . Chap . 827 ,- Charles Oldroyd , P . G . Treas . 208 ; John Booth , P . Prov . G . J . D . 258 ; John Kirk , P . Prov . G . Sunt , of Works 827 ; Mark Ward , I . G . 827 ; Walter AValker ,
Purst . 827 ; A . Wilson , P . M . 827 ; Richard Hewitt , P . 31 . 827 ; Jolin Lobley , P . M . 827 ; R . J . Critchley J . P . S . W . 208 ; John Wilson , J . D . 208 ; R . R . Nelson , P . G . Sec , 208 ; Fawcett , 258 ; Benjamin Gates , PAL Sec . 208 ; John Armitage , P . M . Sec . 827 ; Mark Newsome , P . M . 827 ; II . J . Fearnley , P . 3 I . 208 ; Joe Fox , S , AV . 827 ; Tliomas Chadwick , SAY . 827 ; A . F . E . Steigerwald , Treas . 827 ; John Spiking , PAL 208 ; Thomas Haliiwell , PAL 208 ; James Hunter , PAL 208 ; VY .
Hemingway , P . M . 208 ; John Haigh , I . G . 208 ; Lee , 208 ; Sheard , 208 ; Senior , 208 ; Crawshaw , 208 ; Wilkinson , 208 ; Johnson , 208 ; Speckling , 208 ; Gates , 208 ; Talbot , 208 ; Robinson , 208 ; Watts , 208 ; Rider , 208 ; Ratclifte , 208 ; Neville , 208 ; Alexander Miller , 208 ; AY . Machell , 827 ; Dixon , 827 ; J . J . Brearey , 827 ; Tliaekrali , 827 ; James Cm-dwell , 208 ; Jonathan Todd , 827 ; J . 31 . Fearnsides , 827 . After the cloth was drawn the followinu toasts were proposed "The Queen " by the AV . M . 827 , "H . R . IL