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office he has held for two years in succession , was elected W . M ., and Bro . J . Spittall , P . M . Treas ., for the twelfth time . One candidate was then proposed for initiation , and " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors expressed , the lodge was closed in good harmony .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Terminus Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . T . F . Barrett , Prov . G . Reg ., presided , supported by the following brethren : Bros . VV . D . Merritt , S . W . ; C Floyd , W . M . 1 S 17 , as J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec ; G . R . Dawson , I . D . ; H . Beecher , I . G .
G . h . Jones , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P . ; L . Warren , jun ., H . Luker , VV . R . Fuller , and others . Bros . Edmund Kail , 315 , and J . M . Fair , I . P . M . 1 S 17 , Prov . G . S . B ., were unanimously elected as joining members , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed .
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . —Chorlton Lodge ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —This popular lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., when there were present Bros . John Dewhurst , VV . M . ; Robt . Davies , I . P . M . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., acting S . W . ; David Williams , J . W . ; VV . H . Milner , Treasurer ; J oseph Crompton , P . M ., Secretary : Chas . Heywood , S . D . ;
W . H . Hall , J . D . ; J . R . Blair , I . G . ; J . G . Batty , P . M . ; S . Bayley , William Squirrell , J . Stephenson , H . Marshall , P . M . ; Thos . Schofield , P . M . ; P . G . Steward , Robt . Crossland , A . J . Morris , W . Chesshyre , Tyler , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . Woodhall , P . M . 42 , and W . Parker , P . M . The lodge was ooened at 6 . 30 . and the minutes were read
and ratified . After which Bro . Morris answered the usual questions , and was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The working tools were delivered , and their operative and speculative applications explained in a very lucid and impressive manner by the J . W . At the conclusion of this ceremony , Bro . Crossland answered the questions
leading to the Third Degree , and was afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., by Bro . Batty , P . M . The lodge was then closed in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where speech , song , and recitation reigned till 11 p . m ., when the brethren one and all expressed themselves happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again .
MANCHESTER . —Ashbury Lodge ( No . 1459 ) . —The installation of Bro . W . J . Reynolds took place , and the St . John's Festival was celebrated , on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., at the Justice Birch Hotel , West Gorton . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . Wright , W . M . ; J . N . Newton , I . P . M . ; VV . J . Reynolds , S . W . ; VV . H . Beaston , J . W . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Roberts ,
S . D . ; W . Drabble , J . D . ; John Gallagher , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . Meadows , Tyler ; E . J . Cummings , P . M . ; Jas . Moores , P . M . ; T . Hughes , P . M . ; J . S . Wilson , S . C . Richardson , J . VV . Kidd , Jno . Storey , and Jno . Stanley . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Mottershead , VV . M . ion ; Henry Lambton , 10 S 3 ; Jas . Simmons , 1011 ; P . J . Brownridge , 210 ; T . H . Hall , W . M . 145 S ; W . Dumville , P . M . 1011 ;
P . Heaton , 1730 ; Ross , 1161 ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . 317 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , the annual balance-sheet was reported on by the Auditors and adopted . The VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . J . Reynolds , was presented to the Installing Master ( Bro . E . J . Cummings ) , and after
the usual preliminaries , inducted with all due rite and ceremony into the chair of K . S ., and was afterwards proclaimed and saluted by the brethren . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed his officers , and they were invested and addressed by Bro . John Gallagher , P . M ., as follows : Bros . W . H . Beatson , S . W . j Ewd . Roberts , J . W . ; W . Bee , Sec ; J . W . Abbott , P . M . Treas ., re-appointed ; W .
Drabble , S . D . ; J . S . Wilson , J . D . ; L . J . Cummings , P . M ., D . of C ; John Milligan , I . G . ; and J . Meadows , Tyler . The address to the W . M . was delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . E . J . Cummings , and to the Wardens and brethren by Bro . J . VV . Abbott , P . M . The whole of the work was well done and the members of the lodge are to be congratulated on possessing so able an exponent of
Masonic ritual as Bro . Cummings . "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John with a banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . In proposing "The Health of thcW . M . " Bro . James
Wright , I . P . M ., said he trusted the brethren would drain their glasses to the dregs in honour of Bro . Reynolds , who had the interest of their lodge thoroughly at heart , and who for many years had done his utmost for its welfare . The invitation was promptly complied with , and the W . M ., in reply , said he felt no words of his could express thc gratitude he felt towards them all for the hearty manner in
which they had responded to the toast of his health . When he looked back to the time when he was only J . D ., he could hardly realise his present position , but he assured them all , that while he held that position he should do his duty to the best of his ability , and trusted that when his term of oflice expired , he should deliver the chair of K . S . to his successor in the same untarnished manner as he
himself had received it . Bro . John Gallagher , in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , " said it was a great pleasure to him to have to propose the toast , inasmuch as Bro Cummings had performed the ceremony that day in a highly creditable manner , and they all felt proud of him . He had been much pleased to listen to the beautiful ceremony , and all those who had listened to it must likewise have been much impressed with its beauty , and have felt
that there was something in it worth leaving their homes and firesides for . He hoped for the credit and prosperity of their lodge that Bro . Cummings might long be spared to exhibit his talent amongst them . The toast was drank with much warmth . Bro . Cummings thanked Bro . Gallagher for his flattering remarks , and the brethren for so heartily responding to the toast , and said there was scarcely anything gave him greater pleasure than when rendering some service to his
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mother lodge ; and as each successive year rolled round it would be a pleasure to him to place each W . M . in the chair of K . S ., and the brethren might rely upon him being at all times ready and willing to do anything that woulS promote the welfare of the lodge . In proposing "The Health of Bro . Jas . Wright , I . P . M ., and the Past Masters of the Ashbury Lodge , " the W . M .
said he thought they could number some eight or nine Past Masters amongst those who had obtained that distinction , and whom , with the exception of Bros . Ingham and Hall , were then present . With regard to Bro . Wright , he ( the VV . M . ) said no words of his could sufficiently eulogise the satisfactory manner in which he had performed the duties
allotted him whilst in the chair , and consequently he felt great pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the members , with a Past Master's gold jewel , trusting he would be long spared to wear it amongst them , and that it would be a reminder to him of the many happy hours he had passed with them . The jewel , which was made of lS-carat gold , was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , and was much admired .
The I . P . M . returned thanks for the jewel , and Bro . John Gallagher replied on behalf of the Past Masters . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , including that of " The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Moores , P . M ., with his usual versatility and humour ; "The Masonic Charities ; " "The Oflicers , " & c , and an enjoyable evening terminated . The musical portion of the programme was entrusted to
that" entrepreneur , " Bro . J . H . Greenwood , who delighted his hearers with some humoursome songs , and also in a duet with Bro . Peers , " The moon has raised her lamp above , " which was finely rendered . Bro . R . Dottie contributed some Lancashire and American readings with his customary ability and success , and Bro . Daniel Donbavand completely rivetted his hearers with his artistic and natural rendering of "The Maniac . " b
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — There are very few lodges in West Lancashire which have shown so much vitality and substantial progress as the above lodge , which holds its meetings at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and the charity which it has dispensed inside and outside its borders has been one of the bri g htest features of its existence . The annual installation is invariably largely and influentially attendedand
, that which took place on Monday evening , the 27 th ult ., was in no way an exception to the general rule . There were nearly ninety brethren present , and the proceedings were eminently interesting and successful . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro . Morris Aronsberg , the retiring VV . M ., who was supported by a MI complement of Past Masters and
oflicers , including Bros . Past Masters A . J . Henochsberg , S . Schonstadt , Alex . Jones , Henry A . Tobias , R . Robinson , Alex . Levy , P . G . D . S . ; and Bros . S . J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; M . Hart , P . M .. Treas . ; H . F * . Wright , Sect ; D . Gabrielsen , S . D . ; H . M . Silver , J . D . ; M . Baum , I . G . ; P . S . Levy , H . Archer , and E . Capstick , Stwds . and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The list of members included
Bros . B . Woolf , M . H . Edwards , F . Jacobs , J . Winsor , P . M . 203 and 249 ; VV . Stern , O . Goldner , J . Phillips , G . P . Gabrielsen , David Stern , H . De Freece , R . Johnson , H . Sagar , R . Wilcock , L . Hart , I . De Freece , H . Ellis , A . Kirkpatrick , H . W . Crolon , J . Toope , A . Cohen , G . E . Robinson , VV . Surenbach , R . Abrahams , VV . Ehrenfeldt , A . Levy , P . Barnett , J . F . Doon , F . Hooker , H . Gabriel , G .
Brand , S . Simmons , O . Josephs , J . A . Muir . and J . Schoeps . The visitors included Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; C C Wilson , W . M . S 97 ; J . Woolf , late 1502 ; VV . Thorne , 1013 ; P . H . Davis , 1055 ; A . Isaac , late 1502 ; C . P ., Titherley , P . M , 1350 ; J . Tunstall , 1035 ; J . VV . Ballard , P . P . G . R ., P . M . 724 ; F . R . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; W . f . Kewman . P . P .
G . Reg . ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1 G 09 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1609 ; VV . Marquis , P . P . J . VV . Cheshire ; J . Davies , Treas . 1035 ; J . Brotherton , J . W . 241 ; A . H . Correlli , 5 G 9 and 12 S 6 ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; R . Williams , 216 ; VV . Lewis , 203 ; D . E . Davis , C Tiedemann , 5 g 4 ; ' E . Phillips , P . M . 171 ; and F . Smitton , P . M . 13 S 0 .
After some preliminary business , Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., presented by Bros . Maurice Hart , P . G . S ., P . M ., and A . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., was duly installed W . M . of the lodge for the second time during a most honourable Masonic career , an appointment which has given the greatest satisfaction to the whole of the brethren . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by
Bro . M . Aronsberg , and the addresses to the following officers were given with much impressiveness by Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., who came from London to take part in the interesting ceremony : Bros . M . Aronsberg , I . P . M . ; H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . ol * VV ., S . W . ; S . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., appointed J . W . ; M . Hart , P . G . S ., Treas . and M . C . ; D . Gabrielsen , Sec . ; H . M . Silver , S . D . : H .
Baum , J . D . ; Dr . W . Stern , Chap . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., Org . ; Philips . Levy , I . G . ; H . Archer , S . S . ; E . Capstick , J . S . ; and Bro . W . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . The First Degree was given by the newly-installed VV . M ., and afterwards the brethren adjourned to a banquet . The catering was entrusted to Bro . VV . VVoodhouse , 1 G 75 , tlie House Steward , whose serving was in every respect of the most satisfactory nature .
In the course of the evening a very artistic and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . M . Aronsberg , I . P . M ., in recognition of the admirable services he has rendered to the Lodge of Israel as W . M . and in other offices . An excellent musical programme was given by Bro . Bryan , P . G . O ., and a number of other musical brethren from other lodges . The speeches were brief and to the point , enabling the brethren of the " Israel" to separate at an early hour .
LIVERPOOL . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 1505 ) . —The first monthly meeting of this lodge after the installation was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . Thc lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . II . H . Smith , supported by Bros . R . Fool , I . P . M . ;
II . Coulson , P . M . ; Kev . H . G . Vernon , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap , of Cheshire and West Lancashire ; J . T . Callow , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; P . Thomas , S . W . ; L . Kretschman , I . W . ; W . Parry , Sec ; Wm . Foulkes , S . D . ; A . H . Hallwood , J . D . ; J ohn Lancaster , I . G . ; W . Burnett , Org . ; Thos . Blundell , S . S . ; W . B . Swietman , J . S . ; John Hall-
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wood . S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; and a number ot brethren and visitors . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , Bro . S . S . Harper was passed to the Degree of KC by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . After the transaction of the usual routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . During the evening the W . M . presented to the 1 . 1 . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , a massive marble clock , bearing the following inscription on a silver plate , "Presented to Bro . Robert Foote , P . M ., by the members of the Emulation Lodge , No . 1505 , of Ancient Free and Accented Masons , on thr- nnlratmn n ( ! . ; = ........
of oflice , as W . M ., as a mark of respect and regard , and with every good wish for his future prosperity , October 26 th , iSS 2 . ' The above present is in addition to a very handsome enamelled and diamond mounted iS-carrat gold , Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Liverpool and London ) , that was presented at " the installation meeting in October .
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonicrooms , Queen ' s Hotel , ' on Monday evening . There was an unusually large attendance , this being the first lodge held since the installation of the W . Master . Bro . M . Millington , VV . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland . P . M . : C .
Balmford , P . M . ; and b y the Wardens and the whole of the oflicers as well as many brethren . There were also many visitors , including a large party from the Piinress Charlotte of Wales , 5 th Dragoon Guards Lodge , Bro . Foil , 15 , and brethren from 23 G . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . Child to the Second Degree , an anticipated raising bein <* dpfprrpH
owing to the inability of the candidate to be present . The brethren therefore adjourned early to refreshment with the result of a thorough musical evening , to which many present contributed . Bros . J . S . Cumberland , T . Humphries , J . E . Wilkinson , Mennell , Davis , Child , Foil , and otheis performed a beautiful selection of glees , part songs and solos , to the great delight of the brethren . A
number of toasts were also drank , including " The Health of the absent members of the lodge , " amongst whom were named Bros . Hughan and Broadley , and other distinguished members of the Craft . During the honouring of this toast it was mentioned by the Secretary that Bro . Horner , who had sailed a few weeks before [ for New York , had been seized with fever on his arrival , and had been tmW-rr-h *™
, of by a brother Mason in New York , a complete stranger to him , and who had written to say that he should make it his duty to attend to Bro . Horner during his illness . I he Tyler s toast was followed by the whole of the brethren joining in " May we all meet again in the Grand Lodge above , and a most happy evening was thus appropriately terminated . « - « - •« - j
HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lod ge ( No . i 5 < 5 V , "rT * *; , S m ( - ' « " * tl ** - * despatch of business at the While Hart Hotel , on the 13 th ult . Among those present were Bros . J . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , 179 ,, P . G . P . Middlesex , VV . M . ; T C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . fliddies ^ PD ^ V ' ; , fn tonC 'i * , * ; the Rev * C * du Crespigny , Prc ^*/" * ^ ' JP- & c ' - T * W * Ockenden I . G . S . Middlesex , Sec ; I'orge , P . M . 1 793 S . D . Piller
, ; , W {( V * ' 793 , J . D . ; VVorthmglon , M . C ; Chandler , A . W . S . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middlesex ( Hon ! Member ); » nd Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex ; Watson , P . M . 11 ; S . Kantlebury , 975 ; Collier , 1 793 ; and others . I lie minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . Spooner , Madders , andT . 1 . Smith initiated
were amy into the Craft mysteries by the W . M . It was then moved , seconded , and unanimously passed , that bye guineas be subscribed from the lodge funds to the Roval Masonic Institution for Boys . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most excellent banquet , which reflected great credit upon the caterer . Upon the removal of the cloth , a few toasts were given . ^ : W ? " * responded upon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Oflicers
. " Bro . Baldwin , in a neat speech , then gave "The W . M . " nrZmt i ? . ? - - r , , " ? . duly acknowled ged the compliment , proposed "The Initiates ; " and they having responded , the toast of "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hopwood and Watson , followed ,- and those brethren ^ T £ P lled * "The Health of the Oflicers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Featherstone , who briefly responded , brought the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , to a close .
BOLTON .-St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) .-IM T w S ' T t thlS L * -re for the P' *^ year was -till " Cdn f i ' vx , ? , ?* ult *> at the Commercial K ' -C ? ti , M'f' , ; Cou ^ W . M . ; VV . I W ' ¦ I l i ¦ R Z k f" ? ' * * i J ° " ^ rrett , J . W . ; John Priestley , Chaplain ; Geo . Ferguson , P . M ., treasurer : N . *** J . rhr , lc « n D \ r c . _ ' .-. ~ * ¦— " # ¦ 1
H T c-i- » - - «> ., . » ,., oecrerary ; v ., u . arwood , S . D .,- A . Cosgrave , IU 1 \ v T-, vl ,. r P Prov G Org D of C S . E , Smith , Organist ^ . B ' . C £ ' n i ! I Wi . V- ! , - v T >* , er > * T . JVIorris . P . M . ; P ' ' - ? U * !* ' .- * - 't fi lc 0 V 7 G * S * D * J * M- Rutter , ' 1 kkJ I'f ' if D ' , - * * J- H * Greenhalgh , P . M . J . Biomley , P . M ; Parkmson , Goulbourn , Arden , Morris v £ *?„ i ? * , ? , ' , Forbes . Derham , and Naylor Visitors : Bros . J . Boothroyd . VV . M . 221 Willi ™ * < z , t
, doon 22 i ; VV . Flitcroft P . M . 221 ; James Naylor , 37 ; VV . Crankshaw , 34 S ; and Thomas Higson , P . M . 34 S til . A T "' - ' - ^ , " * . * - ; last „ , . eeti "ff were read and confirmed , af er which Bro . Blain , I . P . M ., very effectively delivered the Lecture on the tracing board in the First ^ ; 4 , 1 , , * ' ea £ S " ? t , fica t' ° n of the brethren , who admired the pluck of this veteran brother in mastering this ceremonial after being so long out of oractice . ThS
Z , T \ * r , * , ? ° \ * G » - Marwood , who had been installed , on the gth ult ., as Mayor of Bolton , having taken his accustomed place as a junior officer in the lodge , was highly complimented and congratulated by the members ? i , «? ,. 1 [ , ' i nfir -n , Cd p , ° * l" * ' !; f ° * vhich he had attained , and a beautifully illuminated address was presented to him conveying the sentiments of the brethren on the occasion . uro . Harwood made an appropriate reply . Th * i i ^ ° - ^ Lod S ( N ° * * 75 < 5 )—Ihe installation meeting of this young and flourishing lodge
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office he has held for two years in succession , was elected W . M ., and Bro . J . Spittall , P . M . Treas ., for the twelfth time . One candidate was then proposed for initiation , and " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors expressed , the lodge was closed in good harmony .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Terminus Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . T . F . Barrett , Prov . G . Reg ., presided , supported by the following brethren : Bros . VV . D . Merritt , S . W . ; C Floyd , W . M . 1 S 17 , as J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec ; G . R . Dawson , I . D . ; H . Beecher , I . G .
G . h . Jones , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P . ; L . Warren , jun ., H . Luker , VV . R . Fuller , and others . Bros . Edmund Kail , 315 , and J . M . Fair , I . P . M . 1 S 17 , Prov . G . S . B ., were unanimously elected as joining members , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed .
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . —Chorlton Lodge ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —This popular lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., when there were present Bros . John Dewhurst , VV . M . ; Robt . Davies , I . P . M . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., acting S . W . ; David Williams , J . W . ; VV . H . Milner , Treasurer ; J oseph Crompton , P . M ., Secretary : Chas . Heywood , S . D . ;
W . H . Hall , J . D . ; J . R . Blair , I . G . ; J . G . Batty , P . M . ; S . Bayley , William Squirrell , J . Stephenson , H . Marshall , P . M . ; Thos . Schofield , P . M . ; P . G . Steward , Robt . Crossland , A . J . Morris , W . Chesshyre , Tyler , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . Woodhall , P . M . 42 , and W . Parker , P . M . The lodge was ooened at 6 . 30 . and the minutes were read
and ratified . After which Bro . Morris answered the usual questions , and was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The working tools were delivered , and their operative and speculative applications explained in a very lucid and impressive manner by the J . W . At the conclusion of this ceremony , Bro . Crossland answered the questions
leading to the Third Degree , and was afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., by Bro . Batty , P . M . The lodge was then closed in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where speech , song , and recitation reigned till 11 p . m ., when the brethren one and all expressed themselves happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again .
MANCHESTER . —Ashbury Lodge ( No . 1459 ) . —The installation of Bro . W . J . Reynolds took place , and the St . John's Festival was celebrated , on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., at the Justice Birch Hotel , West Gorton . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . Wright , W . M . ; J . N . Newton , I . P . M . ; VV . J . Reynolds , S . W . ; VV . H . Beaston , J . W . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Roberts ,
S . D . ; W . Drabble , J . D . ; John Gallagher , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . Meadows , Tyler ; E . J . Cummings , P . M . ; Jas . Moores , P . M . ; T . Hughes , P . M . ; J . S . Wilson , S . C . Richardson , J . VV . Kidd , Jno . Storey , and Jno . Stanley . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Mottershead , VV . M . ion ; Henry Lambton , 10 S 3 ; Jas . Simmons , 1011 ; P . J . Brownridge , 210 ; T . H . Hall , W . M . 145 S ; W . Dumville , P . M . 1011 ;
P . Heaton , 1730 ; Ross , 1161 ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . 317 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , the annual balance-sheet was reported on by the Auditors and adopted . The VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . J . Reynolds , was presented to the Installing Master ( Bro . E . J . Cummings ) , and after
the usual preliminaries , inducted with all due rite and ceremony into the chair of K . S ., and was afterwards proclaimed and saluted by the brethren . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed his officers , and they were invested and addressed by Bro . John Gallagher , P . M ., as follows : Bros . W . H . Beatson , S . W . j Ewd . Roberts , J . W . ; W . Bee , Sec ; J . W . Abbott , P . M . Treas ., re-appointed ; W .
Drabble , S . D . ; J . S . Wilson , J . D . ; L . J . Cummings , P . M ., D . of C ; John Milligan , I . G . ; and J . Meadows , Tyler . The address to the W . M . was delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . E . J . Cummings , and to the Wardens and brethren by Bro . J . VV . Abbott , P . M . The whole of the work was well done and the members of the lodge are to be congratulated on possessing so able an exponent of
Masonic ritual as Bro . Cummings . "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John with a banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . In proposing "The Health of thcW . M . " Bro . James
Wright , I . P . M ., said he trusted the brethren would drain their glasses to the dregs in honour of Bro . Reynolds , who had the interest of their lodge thoroughly at heart , and who for many years had done his utmost for its welfare . The invitation was promptly complied with , and the W . M ., in reply , said he felt no words of his could express thc gratitude he felt towards them all for the hearty manner in
which they had responded to the toast of his health . When he looked back to the time when he was only J . D ., he could hardly realise his present position , but he assured them all , that while he held that position he should do his duty to the best of his ability , and trusted that when his term of oflice expired , he should deliver the chair of K . S . to his successor in the same untarnished manner as he
himself had received it . Bro . John Gallagher , in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , " said it was a great pleasure to him to have to propose the toast , inasmuch as Bro Cummings had performed the ceremony that day in a highly creditable manner , and they all felt proud of him . He had been much pleased to listen to the beautiful ceremony , and all those who had listened to it must likewise have been much impressed with its beauty , and have felt
that there was something in it worth leaving their homes and firesides for . He hoped for the credit and prosperity of their lodge that Bro . Cummings might long be spared to exhibit his talent amongst them . The toast was drank with much warmth . Bro . Cummings thanked Bro . Gallagher for his flattering remarks , and the brethren for so heartily responding to the toast , and said there was scarcely anything gave him greater pleasure than when rendering some service to his
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mother lodge ; and as each successive year rolled round it would be a pleasure to him to place each W . M . in the chair of K . S ., and the brethren might rely upon him being at all times ready and willing to do anything that woulS promote the welfare of the lodge . In proposing "The Health of Bro . Jas . Wright , I . P . M ., and the Past Masters of the Ashbury Lodge , " the W . M .
said he thought they could number some eight or nine Past Masters amongst those who had obtained that distinction , and whom , with the exception of Bros . Ingham and Hall , were then present . With regard to Bro . Wright , he ( the VV . M . ) said no words of his could sufficiently eulogise the satisfactory manner in which he had performed the duties
allotted him whilst in the chair , and consequently he felt great pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the members , with a Past Master's gold jewel , trusting he would be long spared to wear it amongst them , and that it would be a reminder to him of the many happy hours he had passed with them . The jewel , which was made of lS-carat gold , was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , and was much admired .
The I . P . M . returned thanks for the jewel , and Bro . John Gallagher replied on behalf of the Past Masters . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , including that of " The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Moores , P . M ., with his usual versatility and humour ; "The Masonic Charities ; " "The Oflicers , " & c , and an enjoyable evening terminated . The musical portion of the programme was entrusted to
that" entrepreneur , " Bro . J . H . Greenwood , who delighted his hearers with some humoursome songs , and also in a duet with Bro . Peers , " The moon has raised her lamp above , " which was finely rendered . Bro . R . Dottie contributed some Lancashire and American readings with his customary ability and success , and Bro . Daniel Donbavand completely rivetted his hearers with his artistic and natural rendering of "The Maniac . " b
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — There are very few lodges in West Lancashire which have shown so much vitality and substantial progress as the above lodge , which holds its meetings at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and the charity which it has dispensed inside and outside its borders has been one of the bri g htest features of its existence . The annual installation is invariably largely and influentially attendedand
, that which took place on Monday evening , the 27 th ult ., was in no way an exception to the general rule . There were nearly ninety brethren present , and the proceedings were eminently interesting and successful . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro . Morris Aronsberg , the retiring VV . M ., who was supported by a MI complement of Past Masters and
oflicers , including Bros . Past Masters A . J . Henochsberg , S . Schonstadt , Alex . Jones , Henry A . Tobias , R . Robinson , Alex . Levy , P . G . D . S . ; and Bros . S . J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; M . Hart , P . M .. Treas . ; H . F * . Wright , Sect ; D . Gabrielsen , S . D . ; H . M . Silver , J . D . ; M . Baum , I . G . ; P . S . Levy , H . Archer , and E . Capstick , Stwds . and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The list of members included
Bros . B . Woolf , M . H . Edwards , F . Jacobs , J . Winsor , P . M . 203 and 249 ; VV . Stern , O . Goldner , J . Phillips , G . P . Gabrielsen , David Stern , H . De Freece , R . Johnson , H . Sagar , R . Wilcock , L . Hart , I . De Freece , H . Ellis , A . Kirkpatrick , H . W . Crolon , J . Toope , A . Cohen , G . E . Robinson , VV . Surenbach , R . Abrahams , VV . Ehrenfeldt , A . Levy , P . Barnett , J . F . Doon , F . Hooker , H . Gabriel , G .
Brand , S . Simmons , O . Josephs , J . A . Muir . and J . Schoeps . The visitors included Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; C C Wilson , W . M . S 97 ; J . Woolf , late 1502 ; VV . Thorne , 1013 ; P . H . Davis , 1055 ; A . Isaac , late 1502 ; C . P ., Titherley , P . M , 1350 ; J . Tunstall , 1035 ; J . VV . Ballard , P . P . G . R ., P . M . 724 ; F . R . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; W . f . Kewman . P . P .
G . Reg . ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1 G 09 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1609 ; VV . Marquis , P . P . J . VV . Cheshire ; J . Davies , Treas . 1035 ; J . Brotherton , J . W . 241 ; A . H . Correlli , 5 G 9 and 12 S 6 ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; R . Williams , 216 ; VV . Lewis , 203 ; D . E . Davis , C Tiedemann , 5 g 4 ; ' E . Phillips , P . M . 171 ; and F . Smitton , P . M . 13 S 0 .
After some preliminary business , Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., presented by Bros . Maurice Hart , P . G . S ., P . M ., and A . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., was duly installed W . M . of the lodge for the second time during a most honourable Masonic career , an appointment which has given the greatest satisfaction to the whole of the brethren . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by
Bro . M . Aronsberg , and the addresses to the following officers were given with much impressiveness by Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., who came from London to take part in the interesting ceremony : Bros . M . Aronsberg , I . P . M . ; H . A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . ol * VV ., S . W . ; S . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., appointed J . W . ; M . Hart , P . G . S ., Treas . and M . C . ; D . Gabrielsen , Sec . ; H . M . Silver , S . D . : H .
Baum , J . D . ; Dr . W . Stern , Chap . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., Org . ; Philips . Levy , I . G . ; H . Archer , S . S . ; E . Capstick , J . S . ; and Bro . W . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . The First Degree was given by the newly-installed VV . M ., and afterwards the brethren adjourned to a banquet . The catering was entrusted to Bro . VV . VVoodhouse , 1 G 75 , tlie House Steward , whose serving was in every respect of the most satisfactory nature .
In the course of the evening a very artistic and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . M . Aronsberg , I . P . M ., in recognition of the admirable services he has rendered to the Lodge of Israel as W . M . and in other offices . An excellent musical programme was given by Bro . Bryan , P . G . O ., and a number of other musical brethren from other lodges . The speeches were brief and to the point , enabling the brethren of the " Israel" to separate at an early hour .
LIVERPOOL . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 1505 ) . —The first monthly meeting of this lodge after the installation was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . Thc lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . II . H . Smith , supported by Bros . R . Fool , I . P . M . ;
II . Coulson , P . M . ; Kev . H . G . Vernon , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap , of Cheshire and West Lancashire ; J . T . Callow , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; P . Thomas , S . W . ; L . Kretschman , I . W . ; W . Parry , Sec ; Wm . Foulkes , S . D . ; A . H . Hallwood , J . D . ; J ohn Lancaster , I . G . ; W . Burnett , Org . ; Thos . Blundell , S . S . ; W . B . Swietman , J . S . ; John Hall-
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wood . S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; and a number ot brethren and visitors . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , Bro . S . S . Harper was passed to the Degree of KC by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . After the transaction of the usual routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . During the evening the W . M . presented to the 1 . 1 . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , a massive marble clock , bearing the following inscription on a silver plate , "Presented to Bro . Robert Foote , P . M ., by the members of the Emulation Lodge , No . 1505 , of Ancient Free and Accented Masons , on thr- nnlratmn n ( ! . ; = ........
of oflice , as W . M ., as a mark of respect and regard , and with every good wish for his future prosperity , October 26 th , iSS 2 . ' The above present is in addition to a very handsome enamelled and diamond mounted iS-carrat gold , Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Liverpool and London ) , that was presented at " the installation meeting in October .
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonicrooms , Queen ' s Hotel , ' on Monday evening . There was an unusually large attendance , this being the first lodge held since the installation of the W . Master . Bro . M . Millington , VV . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland . P . M . : C .
Balmford , P . M . ; and b y the Wardens and the whole of the oflicers as well as many brethren . There were also many visitors , including a large party from the Piinress Charlotte of Wales , 5 th Dragoon Guards Lodge , Bro . Foil , 15 , and brethren from 23 G . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . Child to the Second Degree , an anticipated raising bein <* dpfprrpH
owing to the inability of the candidate to be present . The brethren therefore adjourned early to refreshment with the result of a thorough musical evening , to which many present contributed . Bros . J . S . Cumberland , T . Humphries , J . E . Wilkinson , Mennell , Davis , Child , Foil , and otheis performed a beautiful selection of glees , part songs and solos , to the great delight of the brethren . A
number of toasts were also drank , including " The Health of the absent members of the lodge , " amongst whom were named Bros . Hughan and Broadley , and other distinguished members of the Craft . During the honouring of this toast it was mentioned by the Secretary that Bro . Horner , who had sailed a few weeks before [ for New York , had been seized with fever on his arrival , and had been tmW-rr-h *™
, of by a brother Mason in New York , a complete stranger to him , and who had written to say that he should make it his duty to attend to Bro . Horner during his illness . I he Tyler s toast was followed by the whole of the brethren joining in " May we all meet again in the Grand Lodge above , and a most happy evening was thus appropriately terminated . « - « - •« - j
HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lod ge ( No . i 5 < 5 V , "rT * *; , S m ( - ' « " * tl ** - * despatch of business at the While Hart Hotel , on the 13 th ult . Among those present were Bros . J . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , 179 ,, P . G . P . Middlesex , VV . M . ; T C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . fliddies ^ PD ^ V ' ; , fn tonC 'i * , * ; the Rev * C * du Crespigny , Prc ^*/" * ^ ' JP- & c ' - T * W * Ockenden I . G . S . Middlesex , Sec ; I'orge , P . M . 1 793 S . D . Piller
, ; , W {( V * ' 793 , J . D . ; VVorthmglon , M . C ; Chandler , A . W . S . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middlesex ( Hon ! Member ); » nd Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex ; Watson , P . M . 11 ; S . Kantlebury , 975 ; Collier , 1 793 ; and others . I lie minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . Spooner , Madders , andT . 1 . Smith initiated
were amy into the Craft mysteries by the W . M . It was then moved , seconded , and unanimously passed , that bye guineas be subscribed from the lodge funds to the Roval Masonic Institution for Boys . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most excellent banquet , which reflected great credit upon the caterer . Upon the removal of the cloth , a few toasts were given . ^ : W ? " * responded upon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Oflicers
. " Bro . Baldwin , in a neat speech , then gave "The W . M . " nrZmt i ? . ? - - r , , " ? . duly acknowled ged the compliment , proposed "The Initiates ; " and they having responded , the toast of "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hopwood and Watson , followed ,- and those brethren ^ T £ P lled * "The Health of the Oflicers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Featherstone , who briefly responded , brought the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , to a close .
BOLTON .-St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) .-IM T w S ' T t thlS L * -re for the P' *^ year was -till " Cdn f i ' vx , ? , ?* ult *> at the Commercial K ' -C ? ti , M'f' , ; Cou ^ W . M . ; VV . I W ' ¦ I l i ¦ R Z k f" ? ' * * i J ° " ^ rrett , J . W . ; John Priestley , Chaplain ; Geo . Ferguson , P . M ., treasurer : N . *** J . rhr , lc « n D \ r c . _ ' .-. ~ * ¦— " # ¦ 1
H T c-i- » - - «> ., . » ,., oecrerary ; v ., u . arwood , S . D .,- A . Cosgrave , IU 1 \ v T-, vl ,. r P Prov G Org D of C S . E , Smith , Organist ^ . B ' . C £ ' n i ! I Wi . V- ! , - v T >* , er > * T . JVIorris . P . M . ; P ' ' - ? U * !* ' .- * - 't fi lc 0 V 7 G * S * D * J * M- Rutter , ' 1 kkJ I'f ' if D ' , - * * J- H * Greenhalgh , P . M . J . Biomley , P . M ; Parkmson , Goulbourn , Arden , Morris v £ *?„ i ? * , ? , ' , Forbes . Derham , and Naylor Visitors : Bros . J . Boothroyd . VV . M . 221 Willi ™ * < z , t
, doon 22 i ; VV . Flitcroft P . M . 221 ; James Naylor , 37 ; VV . Crankshaw , 34 S ; and Thomas Higson , P . M . 34 S til . A T "' - ' - ^ , " * . * - ; last „ , . eeti "ff were read and confirmed , af er which Bro . Blain , I . P . M ., very effectively delivered the Lecture on the tracing board in the First ^ ; 4 , 1 , , * ' ea £ S " ? t , fica t' ° n of the brethren , who admired the pluck of this veteran brother in mastering this ceremonial after being so long out of oractice . ThS
Z , T \ * r , * , ? ° \ * G » - Marwood , who had been installed , on the gth ult ., as Mayor of Bolton , having taken his accustomed place as a junior officer in the lodge , was highly complimented and congratulated by the members ? i , «? ,. 1 [ , ' i nfir -n , Cd p , ° * l" * ' !; f ° * vhich he had attained , and a beautifully illuminated address was presented to him conveying the sentiments of the brethren on the occasion . uro . Harwood made an appropriate reply . Th * i i ^ ° - ^ Lod S ( N ° * * 75 < 5 )—Ihe installation meeting of this young and flourishing lodge