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through illness . A vote of condolence was passed to Bros . G . and G . E . Hertslet , on trie recent death of their mother . A notice of motion was given to vote to guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , per Bro . A . B . Brown , I . P . M . Apologia * - for non-attendance were received from Bros . E . Tompsett , I . W . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . M . ; W . Fisher , P . M . ; G . Hertslet , G . E . Hertslet , H . H . Roo * n , P . G . Std . Br . ( hon . member ) * . and others . Refreshment followed labour . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . W . Taylor acknowledged the toast of "The Provincial Gram * O"Hears . "

"The Health of the W . M . " was llitteringly proposed b / the 1 . P . M ., in which he expressed his regret that Bro . D .-. Hinton had not an opportunity that evening of showing his capabilities as a worker of the ritual of initiation . The W . M ., in reply , said that it had been a source of great disappointmint : to him Mr . Kendrick had been prevented through illness from attending that div . however , he hoped that , at'the next meeting that gentleman would be thoroughly restored to health and would enter the portals of Fieemasonry under ths distinguished banner of the Sir Francis Burdett Lodge . _

. .. The toast of " The Joining Member " followed , and Bro . Col . Hemming expressed his acknowledgments . Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders replied to the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . j . T . Briggs for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bros . Bright , Binney , Dobson , and Hemming for " The Officers . " The proceedings then teiminated .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Himpton Court , on the ioth instant . Among those present were Bros . W . R . Flack , W . M . ; H . J . Bond , P . M ., Stwd ., as S . W . ; D . A . Ross , J . VV . ; J . Featherstone . P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Maior T . C . Wall ? , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; A . S . lehu , S . D . ; J . H , Gaunt , J . D . ; T . Grant . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . of C . ; W . T . Peat , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; and R . W . Rice , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Williams , P . M .

1767 , P . P . G . D . ; S . Meech , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Harris . VV . M . 1310 ; T . Nichols , 144 ; R . Henderson , 777 J R . Allerton , 975 ; G . E . Whitman , 2032 ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . J . Moore wis raised to the Third Degree ,-and Bros . Cordery aid Cole passed to the Second Degree . A petition to the Provincial Grand Lodge Charity Committee in favour of a distressed widow of a late member of the lodge was signed and recommended . The

names ol five candidates for initiation at the next meeting were duly proposed and seconded . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Crozier , P . G . Std . Br . Egypt , S . W . ; H . Sapsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . W . Simpson , P . M ., and others . Votes of condolence were passed to the respective wido ws of Bros . J . Spooner , P . M ., and T . Crocker . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . . . . Uoon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice .

Bro . T . Grant , P . P . G . Std . Br ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand "The Health of the W . M . " was submitted by the I . P . M . In the course of his remarks he said that Bro . Flack had proved himself to be thoroughly conversant with the work of Freemasonry . His rendering that day of the ceremony of raising was bevond all oraise . He was also an excellent President at the convivial board .

The W . M ., in reply , brielly said that he had accepted the ofiice of Master with a certain degree of trepidation ; however , he had found that the duties were not so arduous as he had expected . He was pleased to know that the funds were in so flourishing a condition , and that at the next meeting thev would be greatly increased by the fees consequent on the advent of five candidates for initiation . "The Health of the Visitors" followed , and was duly acknowledged by Bros , HarrisWilliamsand Meech .

, , The toast of " The Past Masters " was coupled with the name of Bro . R . W . Rice , I . P . M ., and he duly responded . . Thc toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The OUlcers " terminated the During Ihe evening several brethren vocally entertained the members , and Bro . D . Jones ccntributed an excellent recitation .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., on Friday , the 21 st instant , when there were present Bros . R . S . Fairbank , W . M . ; W . Turner , S . VV . ; 11 . T . Taylor , J . W . ; W . A . Bowser , Sec . and I . P . M . ; A . D . Jones , S D . ; I . Davidson , J . D . ; V . M . S . Lewin , as I . G . ; J . H . Lavies , P . M . ; G . Budd , G . B . Flux , N . B . Vakil , F . J . Robinson , J . H . Dallas , VV . A . Bird , and C . Ryall . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . N . B . Vakil and G . B . Flux were

examined as to their proliciency , and passed to the Second Degree . The fiat of the W . M . having been read , the ballot was taken and pro / ed unanimous in favour of J . F windilk , M . D ., who , being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries and privi * leges of Freemasonry , according to ancient custom , and in an admirable manner , bv the W . M ., the charge to the initiate being impressively delivered by Bro . J . H . Lavies , P . M . The recent further communication from Grand Lodge in reference to the Grand Lodge of Peru having been readBro . Bowser , I . P . M . and Sec , stated that Article B . of C

, required that " every lodge shall keep a register of its members . " by which he understood to be meant a complete register ofthe members past and present , and not simply a register ol the members for the time being . However that might be—and he did not think that many lodges kept such a register — he was sure that a complete record of the membership of the lodge since its consecration , arranged in convenient form for reference , would be both interesting and useful , and he had , therefore , much roleasure in asking the lodge to accept a register of members which he had

designed , and in which he had entered , in chronological order of initiation , or joining , and from official records , full details respecting every brother who had been member of Ihe lodge , showing , in addition to the particulars required by Article 173 of the Book of Constitutions , the dates of appointment or installation to each office he had held both in the lodee and in Grand Ledge , with the date , it any , of his resignation , exclusion , or

death . 'Ihe register being indexed , the lodge history of each member , presenter past , could been seen at a glance . lt had taken him—Bro . Bowser—considerable time and labour to compile the register , but it was as complete as circumstances would permit , and could now be kept up with the greatest ease , and he ventured to think that , in years to come the members of the lodge would be glad that he had started such a register . A hearty vote ol thanks was , on the proposition of Bro . Lavies , P . M ., accorded to Bro . Bowser for his useful gilt and for the labour and care he had expended in compiling the

book . The lodge was then closed ; and the brethren afterwards dined together informally

St . Lawrence Lodge , No . 2078 . A lodge of emergency was held in the Masonic Rooms , Scunthorpe , Lines , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., for the purpose of receiving a visit from thc Prov . G . VL , Uro . Lord Yarborough , and his Deputy , Bro . Dr . VV . 11 . Sissons . Present : Bros . R . J . Swabv VV . M . f T . Morrison , S . W . ; G . M . Walker , J . W .: Rev . E . M . Weigill , Cba 7 W . Campbell , Sec ; J . W . Hanby , S . D . ; F . F . B . Smith , I . G .: J . Long ,

Stwd •M . R . J . Behrendt , P . M . ; J . Wilkins , P . M . ; J . Constable , P . M . ; G . Cox , R S Richardson , S . Charlesworth , J . E . Chesman , and G . Spilman . Visitors : Bros . C A . Cheesman , 12 S 2 ; J . H . Cross , 12 S 2 ; H . Cooper , 12 S 2 ; R . Taylor , 12 S 2 ; W Sergeant , liSi ; F . A . Smith , 1282 ; C . Napier , I 2 b 2 ; P . Podmore , 9 G 2 ; J . Ka ' bciv 1100 j Rev . J . Blew , 4 22 ; and J . Smith , 792 . The loder was opened , and afterwards Bros , the Earl of Yarborough , P . G . W .,

Prrv CM . I VV . II . Sissons , P . A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M ., together with the Prov . Grand Office's ' were uctived into the lodge and honours accorded . Thebrethren adjourned to the Blue Bell Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had been provided by the host , Bro . R . J . Swaby . After grace had been sung , and the usual Masonic toasts of Ihe ( Jueen and

^ Theto ^ t ' of the evening , "The Earl of Yarborough , P . G . W . Eng ,, and R . W . P . G M . Lines , " was proposed by the W . M . and duly responded to by the noble earl , and the W . M . also called upon the Deputy , Bro . Sissons , who made one ofhis eloquent and stirring speeches .

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The toast of "The W . M . was given by Bro . Constable , who spoke in eulogistic terms of his truly Masonic character . The W . M . having duly replied , Bro . the Rev . E . M . Weigall gave "The Visitors , " and as thev had distinguished ones on that occasion he called for another speech in reply from the D . P . G . M . * , and the brethren again had the pleasure of another oratorical treat .

Bro . the Rev . R . Blew proposed "The Charities , " which was received with accla mation . The National Anthem brought a most pleasant evening to a close .

Stour Lodge , No . 2305 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Bank-street , Ashford , Kent , on Thursday , the 20 'h inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . B . Wood , W . M . The following officers were in attendance : Bros . W G . Held , S . W . ; W . J . Head , J . W . ; C S . Atkinson . P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; Julius Kingsford , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Walker , S . D . ; G . W . Meacher , J . D . ; J . Morton . I . G . ; Dr

George Wilks , M . B ., Org . ; J . Tappenden , Tyler ; and a large number of members and visitors , among the latter were Bros . Harry Price , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; J . Brig , hurst , P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Burrows , VV . M . 709 : Tannenborne , 127 ; J . Bennett * , 127 ; J . Court * , P . M . 7 S 4 ; J . Solomons , S . W . 77 ; J . Baw , 513 ; W . Hughes , W . M . 1436 , D . G . W . Malta ; W . Busbridge , P . M . 913 ; J . Lyle , 503 ; and J . Brothers , P . M . 700 .

The minutes of the last regular lodge having bien read and confirmed , Bro . W . G . Head , S . VV ., Master elect , was presented to the W . M . by Bro . T . Easton , D . C , to receive the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Misters being formed , Bro . W . G . Head was duly installed as W . M ., and appointed and invested his officers as foil ows : Bros . W . G . Head , S . W . ; F . 1 . Walker , J . W , ; C . S . A . Atkinson . P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; Julius Ivngsford . P . M ., Sec . ; E . Buss , P . VI ., Asst . Sec ; G . Meacher , S . D . ; J . Morton , J . D . ; T . Easton , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; Dr . George Wilks , M . B ., Org . ; C . Homewood , I . G ; C . Wind and A . Lyle , Stwds ; and J . A . Tappenden ,

Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . J . B . Wood , gave tie addresses in a most impressive manner . Bro . C . Atkinson , P . P . G . R ., was re-elected Charity Representative , and Bro . Dr . George Wilks , M . B ., Almoner , both brethren thanking the brethren for the honour done thi-m and pledging them : elves to carry out the r * uties tothe besto ? thiir abilities . Letters of regret at not being able to be present from Bro . J . S . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and other brethren were read . The musical portion of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . Dr . G . Wilks , Org ., assisted hy Bros . W . J . Head , J . Hardy , and G . Meacher , in a very efficient manner . After " Hearty good wishes " frou the visitors the lodge was closed .

The brethren adjourned to the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , where a well-served banquet was provided by Bro . Hisco ; k , the company numbering 54 . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the first toast , which he said was one that always called forth a cordial and hearty response , not only from Freemasons , but throughout the Empire , as in her Majesty we had one who whether as Queen , wife , or mother shone out a bril'iant example to the whole of her subjects . He stated that as her Majesty was a Patroness of our Masonic Charities he should couple with this toast the Craft , and asked all to rise and join him in drinking " Health and long life to her Majesty the Queen , and continued prosperity to the Craft . "

The W . M . gave the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who , he said , was a model Grand Master , and during whose rule Freemisoiry had made rapid strides . He also thought his Royal Highness , with his many other duties , devoted a large amount of attention to Freemasonry . Bro . C . Atkinson , P . P . G . R . Kent , proposed the toast ol "The Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past , " in a very happy manner . The toast was responded to by Bro . Harry Price , P . G . Std . Br . Eng .

Bro . J . Kingsford proposed " The Health of the Prov . G . M ., Eirl Amherst , " and Bro . Dr . G . Wilks proposed that of "The Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . S . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a very humorous manner . The toast was responded to by Bro . J . Brighurst , Prov . J . G . W . Kent , for the present ofiicers , and Bro . T . Easton , P . P . G . D . C . Kent , for the past . Bro . T . Easton , P . P . G . D . C ., proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " and gave a hearty welcome , and thanked them for their presence that day .

The toast was responded to by Bro . Burrows , W . M . 709 , and others , who thanked the brethren for their hospitality , and expressed the great pleasure it had given them to witness the excellent working in the lodge , particularly the perfect manner in which the I . P . M ., Bro . J . B . Wood , had rendered the installation ceremony . The I . P . M ., on rising to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " expressed the greit pleasure it gave him , and the difficulty he experienced tolfind words to express all he felt ;

he , however , congratulated the lodge on having elected so good a brother , and wished him a happy and successful year of office . The W . M . rose to respond to the toast , and was received with hearty and prolonged cheers . He thanked the LP . M . for the kind words he had used in proposing the toast , and also for his good wishes , and pledged himself to endeavour to carry out the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the brethren .

The toastof "Success to the Misonic Charities" was given by Bro . Knowles , P . M ., in a few well-chosen words . Bro . C Atkinson responded , and spoke of the grand result of the efforts of the lodge last year forthe Royal Masonic Institution for P . > ys , when the lodge sent up over £ 100 . He also thought that as a young lodge they could proudly boist of being in possession of 79 votes . The toasts of " The Ofiicers" and the Tyler brought to a close a most enjoyable meeting .

The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . W . J . Head , J . Hardy , and G . Meacher , Bro . Dr . G . Wilks , Org ., presiding at the piano .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The lodge , to overtake its work held an emergent meeting on the iSth ult ., when Bro . Andrew Lee was raised by the W . M . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J . B . Fearnley , W . M ., ably supported by his officers . The symbolical explanation of the working tools was given by Bro . Docksey , J . W . The charge in the Third Degree was delivered by the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Wilson , P . M . 1034 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Bros . A J . 'Taylor , Org . 2 GG 9 ; and J . II . Shelley , G 03 , were present as visitors .

A regular meeting of the Iodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., Bro . J . B . Featnley , W . M , presided , and was supported by Bros . J . W . Bland , Treas ., as S . VV . ; Wm . Docksey , J . W . ; J . S . Hedley , S . D . ; T . H . Bedford , J . D . ; R . B . Nicholls , LG . ; Fred Betteridge , B . A ., Chap . ; J . T . Last , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec ; S . A , Bailey , P . M . ; John Niven , P . M . ; Wm . Walker , John Harland , J . Ledgard , W . H . Townend , W . H . Barton , John S . Cooper , Tyler ; J . L . Turner , R . A . Hinchliffe , J . Wood , T . VV . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; and R . IT . Town . Visitors : Bros .

F . O . Gaulke , 302 ; Geo . Whittaker , W . M . 40 S ; G . W . Turner , P . M ., Sec . 40 S , P . P . G . P . ; J . W . Hartley , P . M . 40 S , Prov . G . D . C ; R . Barrett , S . D . 40 S ; W . Wagstaff , 40 S ; Wm . Leach , 40 S ; Joseph Smith , 40 S ; Jonas Bradley , 408 ; H . T . Firth , 9 63 ; H . Holland , W . M . 101 S ; F . Ronnfeldt , P . M . 101 S ; G . H . Field , P . M . 101 S ; Jas . Barraclough , P . S . W . 1648 ; A . B . Fisher , P . M ., Sec . 101 S ; W . H . Barker , 101 S ; F . Holland , 101 S ; S . H . Pellyc . S . W . 1736 ; James Booth , W . M . 2330 ; J . H . Turton , S . W . 2330 ; W . H . F . Schulee , P . M . and Sec . 2330 ; T . 0 . Salthouse , O . G . 2330 ; R . H . Wilson , 2330 ; J . Nicholson , 2330 ; T . Bray , 2330 ; E . Hutton , 2330 ; J . Taylor , Chap . 26 G 9 ; and A . J . Taylor , Org . 2 G 09 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes ot the previous meeting as well as ot a lodge ol emergency were conlirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . John Hardy and Herbert Wallace Whitley , candidates for initiation , which resulted in their electim . Bro . R . A . Hinchliffe was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Bailey , P . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Docksey , J . W ., an ! the charge

given by Bro . Bland , 1 reas . Notice was given of a proposed vote of 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Tne Secretary was directed to write letters of sympathy to two of the brethren who were confined to their homes by illnesi . "Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lo ige wis closed , after wnich justice was done to a well-served supper . The usual loyal and Misonic toists were duly honoured . The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by the W . M ., who expressed ,. the

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through illness . A vote of condolence was passed to Bros . G . and G . E . Hertslet , on trie recent death of their mother . A notice of motion was given to vote to guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , per Bro . A . B . Brown , I . P . M . Apologia * - for non-attendance were received from Bros . E . Tompsett , I . W . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . M . ; W . Fisher , P . M . ; G . Hertslet , G . E . Hertslet , H . H . Roo * n , P . G . Std . Br . ( hon . member ) * . and others . Refreshment followed labour . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . W . Taylor acknowledged the toast of "The Provincial Gram * O"Hears . "

"The Health of the W . M . " was llitteringly proposed b / the 1 . P . M ., in which he expressed his regret that Bro . D .-. Hinton had not an opportunity that evening of showing his capabilities as a worker of the ritual of initiation . The W . M ., in reply , said that it had been a source of great disappointmint : to him Mr . Kendrick had been prevented through illness from attending that div . however , he hoped that , at'the next meeting that gentleman would be thoroughly restored to health and would enter the portals of Fieemasonry under ths distinguished banner of the Sir Francis Burdett Lodge . _

. .. The toast of " The Joining Member " followed , and Bro . Col . Hemming expressed his acknowledgments . Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders replied to the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . j . T . Briggs for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bros . Bright , Binney , Dobson , and Hemming for " The Officers . " The proceedings then teiminated .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Himpton Court , on the ioth instant . Among those present were Bros . W . R . Flack , W . M . ; H . J . Bond , P . M ., Stwd ., as S . W . ; D . A . Ross , J . VV . ; J . Featherstone . P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Maior T . C . Wall ? , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; A . S . lehu , S . D . ; J . H , Gaunt , J . D . ; T . Grant . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . of C . ; W . T . Peat , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; and R . W . Rice , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . R . Williams , P . M .

1767 , P . P . G . D . ; S . Meech , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Harris . VV . M . 1310 ; T . Nichols , 144 ; R . Henderson , 777 J R . Allerton , 975 ; G . E . Whitman , 2032 ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . J . Moore wis raised to the Third Degree ,-and Bros . Cordery aid Cole passed to the Second Degree . A petition to the Provincial Grand Lodge Charity Committee in favour of a distressed widow of a late member of the lodge was signed and recommended . The

names ol five candidates for initiation at the next meeting were duly proposed and seconded . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Crozier , P . G . Std . Br . Egypt , S . W . ; H . Sapsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . W . Simpson , P . M ., and others . Votes of condolence were passed to the respective wido ws of Bros . J . Spooner , P . M ., and T . Crocker . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . . . . Uoon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice .

Bro . T . Grant , P . P . G . Std . Br ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand "The Health of the W . M . " was submitted by the I . P . M . In the course of his remarks he said that Bro . Flack had proved himself to be thoroughly conversant with the work of Freemasonry . His rendering that day of the ceremony of raising was bevond all oraise . He was also an excellent President at the convivial board .

The W . M ., in reply , brielly said that he had accepted the ofiice of Master with a certain degree of trepidation ; however , he had found that the duties were not so arduous as he had expected . He was pleased to know that the funds were in so flourishing a condition , and that at the next meeting thev would be greatly increased by the fees consequent on the advent of five candidates for initiation . "The Health of the Visitors" followed , and was duly acknowledged by Bros , HarrisWilliamsand Meech .

, , The toast of " The Past Masters " was coupled with the name of Bro . R . W . Rice , I . P . M ., and he duly responded . . Thc toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The OUlcers " terminated the During Ihe evening several brethren vocally entertained the members , and Bro . D . Jones ccntributed an excellent recitation .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., on Friday , the 21 st instant , when there were present Bros . R . S . Fairbank , W . M . ; W . Turner , S . VV . ; 11 . T . Taylor , J . W . ; W . A . Bowser , Sec . and I . P . M . ; A . D . Jones , S D . ; I . Davidson , J . D . ; V . M . S . Lewin , as I . G . ; J . H . Lavies , P . M . ; G . Budd , G . B . Flux , N . B . Vakil , F . J . Robinson , J . H . Dallas , VV . A . Bird , and C . Ryall . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . N . B . Vakil and G . B . Flux were

examined as to their proliciency , and passed to the Second Degree . The fiat of the W . M . having been read , the ballot was taken and pro / ed unanimous in favour of J . F windilk , M . D ., who , being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries and privi * leges of Freemasonry , according to ancient custom , and in an admirable manner , bv the W . M ., the charge to the initiate being impressively delivered by Bro . J . H . Lavies , P . M . The recent further communication from Grand Lodge in reference to the Grand Lodge of Peru having been readBro . Bowser , I . P . M . and Sec , stated that Article B . of C

, required that " every lodge shall keep a register of its members . " by which he understood to be meant a complete register ofthe members past and present , and not simply a register ol the members for the time being . However that might be—and he did not think that many lodges kept such a register — he was sure that a complete record of the membership of the lodge since its consecration , arranged in convenient form for reference , would be both interesting and useful , and he had , therefore , much roleasure in asking the lodge to accept a register of members which he had

designed , and in which he had entered , in chronological order of initiation , or joining , and from official records , full details respecting every brother who had been member of Ihe lodge , showing , in addition to the particulars required by Article 173 of the Book of Constitutions , the dates of appointment or installation to each office he had held both in the lodee and in Grand Ledge , with the date , it any , of his resignation , exclusion , or

death . 'Ihe register being indexed , the lodge history of each member , presenter past , could been seen at a glance . lt had taken him—Bro . Bowser—considerable time and labour to compile the register , but it was as complete as circumstances would permit , and could now be kept up with the greatest ease , and he ventured to think that , in years to come the members of the lodge would be glad that he had started such a register . A hearty vote ol thanks was , on the proposition of Bro . Lavies , P . M ., accorded to Bro . Bowser for his useful gilt and for the labour and care he had expended in compiling the

book . The lodge was then closed ; and the brethren afterwards dined together informally

St . Lawrence Lodge , No . 2078 . A lodge of emergency was held in the Masonic Rooms , Scunthorpe , Lines , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., for the purpose of receiving a visit from thc Prov . G . VL , Uro . Lord Yarborough , and his Deputy , Bro . Dr . VV . 11 . Sissons . Present : Bros . R . J . Swabv VV . M . f T . Morrison , S . W . ; G . M . Walker , J . W .: Rev . E . M . Weigill , Cba 7 W . Campbell , Sec ; J . W . Hanby , S . D . ; F . F . B . Smith , I . G .: J . Long ,

Stwd •M . R . J . Behrendt , P . M . ; J . Wilkins , P . M . ; J . Constable , P . M . ; G . Cox , R S Richardson , S . Charlesworth , J . E . Chesman , and G . Spilman . Visitors : Bros . C A . Cheesman , 12 S 2 ; J . H . Cross , 12 S 2 ; H . Cooper , 12 S 2 ; R . Taylor , 12 S 2 ; W Sergeant , liSi ; F . A . Smith , 1282 ; C . Napier , I 2 b 2 ; P . Podmore , 9 G 2 ; J . Ka ' bciv 1100 j Rev . J . Blew , 4 22 ; and J . Smith , 792 . The loder was opened , and afterwards Bros , the Earl of Yarborough , P . G . W .,

Prrv CM . I VV . II . Sissons , P . A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M ., together with the Prov . Grand Office's ' were uctived into the lodge and honours accorded . Thebrethren adjourned to the Blue Bell Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had been provided by the host , Bro . R . J . Swaby . After grace had been sung , and the usual Masonic toasts of Ihe ( Jueen and

^ Theto ^ t ' of the evening , "The Earl of Yarborough , P . G . W . Eng ,, and R . W . P . G M . Lines , " was proposed by the W . M . and duly responded to by the noble earl , and the W . M . also called upon the Deputy , Bro . Sissons , who made one ofhis eloquent and stirring speeches .

Craft Masonry.

The toast of "The W . M . was given by Bro . Constable , who spoke in eulogistic terms of his truly Masonic character . The W . M . having duly replied , Bro . the Rev . E . M . Weigall gave "The Visitors , " and as thev had distinguished ones on that occasion he called for another speech in reply from the D . P . G . M . * , and the brethren again had the pleasure of another oratorical treat .

Bro . the Rev . R . Blew proposed "The Charities , " which was received with accla mation . The National Anthem brought a most pleasant evening to a close .

Stour Lodge , No . 2305 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Bank-street , Ashford , Kent , on Thursday , the 20 'h inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . B . Wood , W . M . The following officers were in attendance : Bros . W G . Held , S . W . ; W . J . Head , J . W . ; C S . Atkinson . P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; Julius Kingsford , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Walker , S . D . ; G . W . Meacher , J . D . ; J . Morton . I . G . ; Dr

George Wilks , M . B ., Org . ; J . Tappenden , Tyler ; and a large number of members and visitors , among the latter were Bros . Harry Price , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; J . Brig , hurst , P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Burrows , VV . M . 709 : Tannenborne , 127 ; J . Bennett * , 127 ; J . Court * , P . M . 7 S 4 ; J . Solomons , S . W . 77 ; J . Baw , 513 ; W . Hughes , W . M . 1436 , D . G . W . Malta ; W . Busbridge , P . M . 913 ; J . Lyle , 503 ; and J . Brothers , P . M . 700 .

The minutes of the last regular lodge having bien read and confirmed , Bro . W . G . Head , S . VV ., Master elect , was presented to the W . M . by Bro . T . Easton , D . C , to receive the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Misters being formed , Bro . W . G . Head was duly installed as W . M ., and appointed and invested his officers as foil ows : Bros . W . G . Head , S . W . ; F . 1 . Walker , J . W , ; C . S . A . Atkinson . P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; Julius Ivngsford . P . M ., Sec . ; E . Buss , P . VI ., Asst . Sec ; G . Meacher , S . D . ; J . Morton , J . D . ; T . Easton , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; Dr . George Wilks , M . B ., Org . ; C . Homewood , I . G ; C . Wind and A . Lyle , Stwds ; and J . A . Tappenden ,

Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . J . B . Wood , gave tie addresses in a most impressive manner . Bro . C . Atkinson , P . P . G . R ., was re-elected Charity Representative , and Bro . Dr . George Wilks , M . B ., Almoner , both brethren thanking the brethren for the honour done thi-m and pledging them : elves to carry out the r * uties tothe besto ? thiir abilities . Letters of regret at not being able to be present from Bro . J . S . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and other brethren were read . The musical portion of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . Dr . G . Wilks , Org ., assisted hy Bros . W . J . Head , J . Hardy , and G . Meacher , in a very efficient manner . After " Hearty good wishes " frou the visitors the lodge was closed .

The brethren adjourned to the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , where a well-served banquet was provided by Bro . Hisco ; k , the company numbering 54 . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the first toast , which he said was one that always called forth a cordial and hearty response , not only from Freemasons , but throughout the Empire , as in her Majesty we had one who whether as Queen , wife , or mother shone out a bril'iant example to the whole of her subjects . He stated that as her Majesty was a Patroness of our Masonic Charities he should couple with this toast the Craft , and asked all to rise and join him in drinking " Health and long life to her Majesty the Queen , and continued prosperity to the Craft . "

The W . M . gave the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who , he said , was a model Grand Master , and during whose rule Freemisoiry had made rapid strides . He also thought his Royal Highness , with his many other duties , devoted a large amount of attention to Freemasonry . Bro . C . Atkinson , P . P . G . R . Kent , proposed the toast ol "The Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past , " in a very happy manner . The toast was responded to by Bro . Harry Price , P . G . Std . Br . Eng .

Bro . J . Kingsford proposed " The Health of the Prov . G . M ., Eirl Amherst , " and Bro . Dr . G . Wilks proposed that of "The Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . S . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a very humorous manner . The toast was responded to by Bro . J . Brighurst , Prov . J . G . W . Kent , for the present ofiicers , and Bro . T . Easton , P . P . G . D . C . Kent , for the past . Bro . T . Easton , P . P . G . D . C ., proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " and gave a hearty welcome , and thanked them for their presence that day .

The toast was responded to by Bro . Burrows , W . M . 709 , and others , who thanked the brethren for their hospitality , and expressed the great pleasure it had given them to witness the excellent working in the lodge , particularly the perfect manner in which the I . P . M ., Bro . J . B . Wood , had rendered the installation ceremony . The I . P . M ., on rising to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " expressed the greit pleasure it gave him , and the difficulty he experienced tolfind words to express all he felt ;

he , however , congratulated the lodge on having elected so good a brother , and wished him a happy and successful year of office . The W . M . rose to respond to the toast , and was received with hearty and prolonged cheers . He thanked the LP . M . for the kind words he had used in proposing the toast , and also for his good wishes , and pledged himself to endeavour to carry out the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the brethren .

The toastof "Success to the Misonic Charities" was given by Bro . Knowles , P . M ., in a few well-chosen words . Bro . C Atkinson responded , and spoke of the grand result of the efforts of the lodge last year forthe Royal Masonic Institution for P . > ys , when the lodge sent up over £ 100 . He also thought that as a young lodge they could proudly boist of being in possession of 79 votes . The toasts of " The Ofiicers" and the Tyler brought to a close a most enjoyable meeting .

The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . W . J . Head , J . Hardy , and G . Meacher , Bro . Dr . G . Wilks , Org ., presiding at the piano .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The lodge , to overtake its work held an emergent meeting on the iSth ult ., when Bro . Andrew Lee was raised by the W . M . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J . B . Fearnley , W . M ., ably supported by his officers . The symbolical explanation of the working tools was given by Bro . Docksey , J . W . The charge in the Third Degree was delivered by the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Wilson , P . M . 1034 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Bros . A J . 'Taylor , Org . 2 GG 9 ; and J . II . Shelley , G 03 , were present as visitors .

A regular meeting of the Iodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., Bro . J . B . Featnley , W . M , presided , and was supported by Bros . J . W . Bland , Treas ., as S . VV . ; Wm . Docksey , J . W . ; J . S . Hedley , S . D . ; T . H . Bedford , J . D . ; R . B . Nicholls , LG . ; Fred Betteridge , B . A ., Chap . ; J . T . Last , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec ; S . A , Bailey , P . M . ; John Niven , P . M . ; Wm . Walker , John Harland , J . Ledgard , W . H . Townend , W . H . Barton , John S . Cooper , Tyler ; J . L . Turner , R . A . Hinchliffe , J . Wood , T . VV . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; and R . IT . Town . Visitors : Bros .

F . O . Gaulke , 302 ; Geo . Whittaker , W . M . 40 S ; G . W . Turner , P . M ., Sec . 40 S , P . P . G . P . ; J . W . Hartley , P . M . 40 S , Prov . G . D . C ; R . Barrett , S . D . 40 S ; W . Wagstaff , 40 S ; Wm . Leach , 40 S ; Joseph Smith , 40 S ; Jonas Bradley , 408 ; H . T . Firth , 9 63 ; H . Holland , W . M . 101 S ; F . Ronnfeldt , P . M . 101 S ; G . H . Field , P . M . 101 S ; Jas . Barraclough , P . S . W . 1648 ; A . B . Fisher , P . M ., Sec . 101 S ; W . H . Barker , 101 S ; F . Holland , 101 S ; S . H . Pellyc . S . W . 1736 ; James Booth , W . M . 2330 ; J . H . Turton , S . W . 2330 ; W . H . F . Schulee , P . M . and Sec . 2330 ; T . 0 . Salthouse , O . G . 2330 ; R . H . Wilson , 2330 ; J . Nicholson , 2330 ; T . Bray , 2330 ; E . Hutton , 2330 ; J . Taylor , Chap . 26 G 9 ; and A . J . Taylor , Org . 2 G 09 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes ot the previous meeting as well as ot a lodge ol emergency were conlirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . John Hardy and Herbert Wallace Whitley , candidates for initiation , which resulted in their electim . Bro . R . A . Hinchliffe was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Bailey , P . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Docksey , J . W ., an ! the charge

given by Bro . Bland , 1 reas . Notice was given of a proposed vote of 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Tne Secretary was directed to write letters of sympathy to two of the brethren who were confined to their homes by illnesi . "Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lo ige wis closed , after wnich justice was done to a well-served supper . The usual loyal and Misonic toists were duly honoured . The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by the W . M ., who expressed ,. the

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