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one or two'distinguished brethren of this lodge—Bro . T . Wilton , ex-Mayor of Bath , P . P . G . J . W . Somerset ; as also Bro . Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire—the latter loss will long be felt ; his great love for Masonry , and his assistance to the Charities , will keep his name alive , let us hope , for some years . Bro . Hopkins delighted in teaching the ritual cf our Order , and one of

his most promising pupils , Bro . Wm . Peach , is now in possession of the chair of No . 41 , and a brilliant Master will be enrolled on the lodge board , and it is fully expected his year of office will act as a stimulant to the younger officers to perform their duties in as perfect a manner as their W . M . is wont to discharge all duties connected with our beautiful ritual .

WARWICK . —Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 2 S 4 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Room on Tuesday , 9 th inst . Present : Bros . Herbert Spens , VV . M . ; VV . Caleb VVilliams , S . VV . ; Col . Swynfen , J . VV . ; Rev . Thurston R . Jervis , Chap . j Brabazon Campbell , M . A ., P . M ., Treas . j S . VV . Cooke , P . P . G . S . W ., Sec ; VV . Chase , S . D . ; E . Nettlefold , J . D . ; Hon . R . Lyttelton ,

I . C ; J . VV . Bullock , Stwd . ; and VV . Mann , Tyler ; Bros . F . H . Haynes , P . M . ; Herbert Mayatt , J . N . Smyth , Bernard Rice , VV . Dutton , and L . H . Kendall . The ballot was taken for Bro . J . VV . R . Bowyer , M . D ., of the Ancient Union Lodge , as a joining member . Messrs . R . Saindby and John Wilkes were initiated . Bros . Herbert Mayett and Bernard Rice were raised .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The first meeting after the installation was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet , when there were present Bros . R . R . Lisenden , W . M . ; J . W . Edwards , I . P . M . ; J . Garside , S . VV . ; VV . B . Akerman , J . VV . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., Treas . ; Edward Smith , Sec ; J . Robinson , S . D . j E . J . Chesuiaaon iu tt t

worth , J . U . ; John , r .., r . r . u .. u . <_ ., u . _ . j Vasil M . Vultchoff , S . S . ; Wm . Rennie , J . S . j J . Sly , Tyler j James Dawson , P . M . ; John Smethurst , P . M . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . ; James VVilson , P . M . ; J . G . Elderton , G . E . Swindells , S . Staton , F . Spencer , A . Wild , and E . Wihl . Visitors : Bros . J . D . Murray , P . M . 1335 , P . G . D . C , West Lane ; G . A . Coleman , P . M . 277 ; W . H .

Hughes , VV . M . 6 33 ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 1 C 3 ; J . Pollitt , P . M . 633 ; J . M . Johnson , P . M . 5 S 1 ; Capt . F . C . Mawer , 349 ( Malta ); VV . C Moss , 241 ; J . R . Leven , P . M . ; andG . Wolstencroft . The lodge was opened , and after the Secretary had read the somewhat lengthy minutes of the previous meeting , they were confirmed . Bro . F . Spencer , being ready and

willing to take his Second Degree , was interrogated by the VV . M . as to his proficiency in the former , and , having answered , withdrew . After the usual preliminaries , the VV . M . interrogated Bro . S . Staton ( who was a candidate for raising ) as to his proficiency in the Second Degree . The VV . M . then vacated his position in favour of Bro . J . VV . Edwards , I . P . M ., who passed Bro . Spencer to the

Degree of a Fellow Craft ; after which Bro . Lisenden , VV . M ., raised Bro . Staton to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., £ Bro . John Bladon presenting the working tools . At the proper time set apart for such business , Bro . VV . J . Cunliffe , I . P . M ., Treas ., rose in support of his motion , particulars of which appeared on the circulars , viz ., that the sum of £ 20 be voted from the lodge funds towards the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Benevolent Institution .

The motion was seconded by Bro . VV . Nicholl , P . M ., and carried unanimously . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards supped together , and on the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were honoured , including " The Healths of the Newly Passed and Raised Brethren , Bros . Spencer and Staton , " who responded .

DERBY . — Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —A meeting was held on VVednesday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . J . Copestick , VV . M . ; Edgar Home , S . W . ; A . Woodiwiss , J . W . ; VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . VV . Brigg , Sec ; John Brown , P . M ., as S . D . ; Severn Taylor , J . D . ; VV . Forman , Org . ; John Walker , D . C ; Geo . Sutherland , I . G . ; John Jones ,

Stwd . ; Thos . Day , Tyler ; G' . T . Wright , P . M ., P . G . S . VV . ; Thos . Cox , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Thos . R . Gee , P . M . ; J . Bland , P . M . ; C . Webster , P . M . ; F . G . Sanderson , P . M . ; James'laylor , P . M . ; James Worsnop , P . M . ; Alfred Smi : h , G . C . Copestick , H . Home , G . H . Ward , E . H . Claye , VV . H . Wright , H . Tarnpest , F . Rail , VV . Knight , J . A . Linacre , and J . E . Kaye . Visitors :

Bros . W . J . Piper , W . M . S 02 ; C . D . Hart , P . M . 10 S 5 ; and VV . H . Munow , 1269 . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the VV . M . for the ensuing year , the choice of the brethren falling upon the highly-esteemed S . W ., Bro . Edgar Home , VV . Bro . VV . Whittaker , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer ,

and Bro . Thos . Day , Tyler . Mr . Samuel Tinkler , who was proposed at the last meeting , was elected . Mr . D . Woollatt , was initiated by the VV . M ., who also prsented the working tools . The charge was afterwards very ably delivered by the J . VV . Apologies for non-attendance were received from the Chaplain , the S . D ., and the W . M . of No . 253 . A sum of money was voted towards the cost of

tuning and repairing the grand piano ; and VV . Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., gave notice that at the next meeting , that a sum not exceeding five guineas be taken from the lodge funds for the purpose of providing a Past Master ' s jewel , to be presented to the retiring VV . M . The usual enquiries having been made , and "Hearty good wishes" tendered , lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

' 1 he brethren afterwards met in the lower hall for refreshment , after which the VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ; also that of "The Prov . G . Lodge of Derbyshire , " which was very heartily received , and suitably responded to by the Prov . G . S . W . and Treasurer . 'The Senior Warden then proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " saying he was sure it would meet with a very

hearty reception , as , under his genial rule , the time has passed so rapidly it scarcely seemed possible twelve months had passed since he was elected . He fully believed the success of the lodge was due to thc VV . M . and P . M . 's always showing the greatest interest in the lodge , and attending so well . This having been heartily responded to by the brethren , the VV . M . said , he thanked all most cordially for the hearty

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manner the toast of his health had been received ; he wished he deserved half what had been said , but he certainly had done his " best to do the work well . Heshould never loose his interest in the lodge . The Worshipful Master then submitted the toast of "The VV . M . Elect , " which met with quite an ovation . He said , our esteemed Bro . Home had worked his way well from the

lower offices , and would , he was sure , do his work well , and fulfil all the duties of the chair in a proper , genial , and efficient manner . There never has been a more zealous officer , nor one who has had more the interests of the lodge at heart . Bro . W . J . Piper , S 02 , asked to be allowed to say a few words before the toast was drunk . He had always worked

shoulder to shoulder with Bro . Home , and now each would be VV . M . of their respective lodges in the same year , and he anticipated for his friend and brother , a most prosperous year , trusting each would do their utmost to visit one anothers lodge frequently . The toast was heartily received . The W . M . elect said , it was not given to all to demand success , but he would do his best to deserve it , and try in

all ways to make the year a happy and prosperous one . He should rely very strongly on the assistance of the Past Masters and brethren , and he trusted his efforts would justify the confidence they had placed in him . The Treasurer then proposed " The Initiate , " which he thought the most important toast , their newly-initiated brother was well known to some of them , and had not the

tongue of good report been heard in his favour , he would not have been tliere . He advised him to make a study of the ritual , as every symbol had a meaning , and everything in Masonry was good . Bro . Woollatt briefly thanked the VV . M . and brethren for receiving him . "The Past Masters" was the next toast . TheW . M . said no one knew better than him how much depended

upon the Past Masters , one and all had assisted him all they could , and through their help , his year had been rendered pleasant and prosperous . Bros . T . R . Gee and Sanderson suitably responded . Bro . S . T . Wright , P . M ., then proposed "The Visitors , " saying it was most unusual for them to have so few , but still they were very glad to have the highly esteemed VV . M .

of Ihe Repose Lodge , No . S 02 , present , they who saw him installed so recently , would well know the esteem in which he was held , as evidenced in the very large attendance on that night , he had worked well in his various offices , and gone steadily up . He particularly hoped that as many as could , would visit the Repose Lodge as often as possible . Bro . Piper , in response , said that before really saying

anything of his lodge , he should like , as it were , to welcome the coming , and speed the parting guest . He would be wanting in courtesy , when taking leave of his esteemed Bro . Copestick , if he did not bear testimony lo the efficient way he had performed all his duties during the year . He saw him installed , as far as allowed , and should hope to be able to be present at that of his successor . He could thank

them all for alluding to his lodge , and expressed a sincere hope that they would work well and harmoniously together . "The Officers" was proposed by Bro . J . Bland , P . M ., who paid all a high tribute of praise for their attendance and careful working . Bros . J . VV . Brigg , Secretary , and J . Walker , D . of C

suitably responded . The Tyler's toast shortly after closed a very enjoyable meeting . During the evening the following brethren by their singing greatly added to the pleasure of the brethren : Bros . J . W . Brigg , D . VV . H . Wright , W . J . Piper , VV . Forman , and F . G . Sanderson .

MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge ( No . 815 . )—The monthly meeting * of this lodge was held at the Hulme Town Hall , on the 12 th inst . There were present Bros . Dr . Riley , VV . M . ; Jas . F . Anderson , I . P . M . ; J . L . Preestnall , S . VV' . ; Bryce Blair , J . VV . ; VV . R . Salter , P . M ., Treas . ; H . W . Riley , Sec ; " VV . J . Helling , J . D . ; H . L . Rocca , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., D . C " ; H . Walter , I . G . ; Jas . Sly ,

Tvler ; E . Harris , P . M . j J . Sheldrick , P . M . ; C . Oldham , P . M . ; and R . Partington , M . Davies , Jos . Kay , L . VV Jones , D . Foulkes , VV . Waine , J . H . Wrigley , J . C Lowe , "j . Summers-Held , J . VV . VVhite , I ) . Macluman , and T . Walsh . Visitors : Bros . Col , T . B . Shaw-Hellier , P . M . 295 ; Sergt .-Major J . Sullivan , VV . M . 295 ; Sergt . A . J . Moad , J . D . 295 ; Sergt . | . VVatling , I . G . 295 ; Sergt . J . Gladman , ' 295 ; C . A . Hodklnson , 4 G 1 ; VV . Corbett , P . M . 249 ; H .

Elliot , 1147 . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . Dr . Riley , who , on account of professional duties , had to retire . During his absence , the chair was most ably occupied by Bro . II . L . Rocca , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., D . C , who opened the lodge in the Second Degree , when Bro . J . VV . VVhite , having proved himself , was entrusted and retired , and , subsequently ,

admitted to the 1 hird Degree . I he working of this sublime degree was given in an admirable manner by the acting VV . M . ; and the working tools were explained in a clear and distinct wav , not readily to be forgotten , by Bro . Harris , P . M . ln due course , " Hearty good ' wishes " were expressed bv

the visiting brethren , after which the lodge was closed in peace . 'The brethren then sal down to thc festive board ; and , after the removal of tin ; cloth , the usual patriotic and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . A most enjoyable- evening was spent by every brother present .

SALFORD . —Lodge of Harmony ( N ' o . 935 ) . — The installation of Bro . J . M . Graham took place and the St . John ' s Festival was celebrated on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-street , when the following were present : Bros . J . H . Clarke , W . M . ; J . M . Graham , S . W . ; W . II . Malkin , J . VV . ; B . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; J . Sudren , S . D .: J . L . Griffiths , J . D . ; A . A ., » r ., So ,- . I Time 1 P . Wm . RirMpll P iCl Tvlor . jmm j

.. m . j , - . / .. - .... m , -. — ., ....... - j . m . , J . Hooper and W . Egerton , Stwds . ; and others . The visitors were Bros . J . H . Jenkins , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . G 4 and 999 ; A . B . Leigh , late of 935 ; P . J . Donohoe , 1055 ; J . C . Whittington , P . P . G . Org . ; J . B . Stansfield , W . M . 1134 ; VV . Sharp , 1993 ; E . Hampson , W . M . 152 ; A K . Statham , 325 ; J . H . Moore , W . M . 325 ; G . T . Bowes ,

Sec . 993 ; R . Walker , VV . M . 1052 ; A . 'Taylor , 1213 ; J . Chadderton , W . M . 1213 ; VV . Nicholls , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; D . I . evenstcin , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 1474 ; E . VVilliams , P . M . 325 ; J . Young , P . M . 852 ; C . Turner , W . M . 1011 ; S . W . Ballantync , W . M . 852 J T . Oliver , I . P . M . 999 j and R . R . Lisenden , VV . M . 317 .

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After the lodge had been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Mr . M . Williams , who was balloted for and elected at the last meeting , was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The ceremony of installation was next gone on with , Bro . B . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., occupying his old post of Installing Master . The VV . M . elect , Bro . J . M . Graham , was , after the usual preliminaries , presented to

the Installing Master , and subsequently inducted into the chair of K . S , as VV . M . for the ensuing 12 months . He was proclaimed to , and saluted by , the M . M . 'son their re-entry to the lodge , and next appointed his officers , who were invested byrBro . ' "' aylor , as follows : Bros . W . H . Malkin , S . W . j J . Sudren , J . W . j B . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; J . Hooper , Secj J . L . Griffiths , S . D . j W . Southern . J . D . j J . West , I . C . j and VV . Riddell , Tyler .

The addresses were given in the usual capital manner heard in this lodge , and , there being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the numerous visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The Festival of St . John was subsequently celebrated in the banquet room , where a capital dinner had been prepared for the brethren by Bro . Phillips , who is so well known for his admirable catering at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . Many of our London brethren who are

celebrities in the Craft , and who occasionally visit Manchester , would , we feel sure , if required , bear testimony to the painstaking care which Bro . Phillips always exhibits when a larger repast than usual is being served , and also to the attention he pays to the smallest orde " r . After the usual preliminary loyal toasts , that of "Thc V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . G . Mellor , and the Provincal Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed , and responded toby Bros . Alderman Jenkins , P . P . G . P .,- J . C Whittington , P . P . G . Organist East Lane j and D . Levenstein , P . P .

G . P . "The Health of the Initiate" was next proposed by Bro . D . Levenstein , and drunk with enthusiasm , after which Bro . M . Williams replied in suitable terms . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . J . H . Clarke , I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms , and was heartily drank , and responded to by Bro . Graham , who in the course of his remarks , after thanking Bro . Clarke for his kind

remarks and the brethren for so kindly responding , said he was very proud of his position as W . M . of the Harmony Lodge , and hoped that at the expiration of his year of office the title of the lodge would in every sense have proved a true one . He felt highly honoured by being elected to his present position—a position which , in his opinion , no unworthy person ought ever to occupy . He would ask as a favour , during his tenure of office , should

any brother have , or imagine he had , a grievance , to come boldly and state the grievance to him personally and privately , when he ( the W . M . ) felt sanguine it could be adjusted satisfactorily to both parties , as the success of a W . M . could be summed up in a few words , viz ., unity and good fellowship with the brethren of his lodge j and he assured them nothing should be wanting on his part to promote harmony and give satisfaction .

The W . M . proposed "The Health of thc I . P . M ., " who , he said , had been at once painstaking , hard working , diligent , and done his best to promote harmony and good feeling amongst the brethren . As a slight acknowledgment of his services , he ( Bro . Graham ) felt the greatest pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the brethren , with a handsome P . M . 's gold jewel , and in so doing would convey to him the desire of all , that he might enjoy long life and

prosperity to wear it amongst them . 'The health of Bro . Clarke was heartily drunk with manifest enthusiasm , and the jewel was passed round for inspection and much admired , being a richly engraved square and problem , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . Bro . Clarke , who seemed very pleased with the jewel , in returning thanks for the same , said if he had given

satisfaction to the brethren in the manner hc had performed his duties , that alone would be a source of pleasure ; at the same , time he should always regard the jewel they had given him with great pride . " 'The brethren would find when comparing the balance sheet with those presented the last few years , that it would compare very favourably indeed , particularly the items which showed the amount of subscriptions and donations given to the Masonic Charities .

In conclusion , he warmly thanked his officers for their able support , and trusted the Harmony Lodge would go on and prosper . Bro . J . Sudren , J . D ., proposed " 'The Health of thc Visitors " in eulogistic terms . 'The toast was well received , and responded to by several of their number . Bro . Alderman Jenkins , P . P . G . P ., proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Bern . Tavlor : " and .

after thanking Bro . Griffiths for his kind invitation , referred to the pleasure it gave him to see many well-known faces that evening around the table . Respecting the Installing Master , he ( Bro . Jenkins ) said he could fearlessly state that no lodge , in his experience , possessed tho honour of ranking amongst its members so able a worker as Bro . 'Taylor . The lodge ought to be , as , no doubt , they were , proud of him , and the manner in which he had performed the installation that day left nothing to be desired , and could not bc excelled .

Bro . 1 aylor , in reply , after thanking Bro . Jenkins for his kind remarks , said he had performed the ceremony of installation no less thai ) lO times . He assured tbe brethren he felt a true pleasure in the work , and , in fact , of doing all and everything he could for the welfare of the lodge . He was the oldest P . M . of the lodge , and one of the founders , and it was only natural that his interest in it should be keen . He was delighted to find such good feeling existing amongst

the members , and hoped it would long continue , and that he himself might long be spared to lie of service to them . Several other toasts were proposed , including "The Masonic Charities , " "The Officers , " & c , & c 'The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs , recitations , & c , from Bros . 'Turner , Clarke , Oilier , Henllcy , Malkin , Hooper , and Lisenden . ¦ SWANSEA . —Talbot Lodge ( No . 1333 ) . —The

annual installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Mackworth Hotel , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . There was a goodly attendance of the brethren , and the interesting proceedings of the installation passed off in the usual impressive and gratifying manner . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by the fifteenth W . M ., Bro . R . Capper . The D . P . G . M . was present , and amongst those who attended wcre Bros . Robert Capper , W . M . j J . G . Hall , P . M . j G . Allen , P . M . ; R .