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DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —This lodge held its first regular meeting alter the consecration em Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at their lodge-room , in Freemasons' Hall . There was a full attenelance of officees , viz , Bros . J . W . B . oeike , W . M . ; J . C . Corpe , S . W . ; W . G . Bott , J . W .. J . W . D . w-nap , Treas . ; Henry Cruse , Sec . ; G . F . Smith , jun ., S . D . ; Alfred Stokes , J . D . ; J . C .
Wilkins , I . G . ; A . Bauuann , Steward ; together with the following visiting brethren : —Bros . Peicklington , S . W . Camden Lodge , No . 704 ; Black , Temple Bar Lodge , No . 1728 ; and other brethren . After the loelge had been duly opened , the W . M . called upon the Si creiary to read the minutes of the consecration meeting , which being done , were unanimously confirmed . Th- ballot was then taken
for the admission of Bro . Baumann as joining member , which was cairied unanimously . The brethren then balloted for , and unanimously approved of , Capt . Wm . Furse and Mr . Alexander Williams , candidates for initiation , and they were accordingly introduced and regularly initiated . Bro . Baumann was then appointed Steward , and invested with the collar , and addressed by the W . M . on the nature
and duties of his office . The W . M . then called on the Secretary to read the bye-laws , which had been prepared for the approval of the Grand Lodge , after which the Secretary read a letter received from Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . C ., acknowledging the receipt of the resolution electing him an honorary member of the lodge , and expressing in suitable terms his grateful acceptance
thereof ; also a similar letter from Bro . W . M . Maloney , P . M . Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 , expressing regret that absence from London prevented him from attending the lodge , to which he had been invited by the W . M . All Masonic business being eneled , the brethren adjourned to partake of a banquet , supplied in the usual excellent manner , and the evening was spent in love and harmony .
DUBLIN . —Nassau Lodge ( No . 75 ) . —The members of this lodge met for refreshment at the Exhibition Palace on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., to pay a substantial tribute of fraternal affection to a brother who had contributed for so many years to the well-b ^ ing of their lodge , and we learn , with regret , the severance of so useful a member from the lodge . Bro . T . D . Lambert ,
W . M ., in the chair ; Bros . Peter Marshall , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Odbert , J . W . ; William Spcnce , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Gordon , Sec . After the usual loyal toasts were received and duly honoured , the following address was read by the Secretary : — " To Bro . Spencer Harty , P . M . Dear Sir and Brother , —We , the members of Masonic Lodge-No . 75 , cannot allow you to resign your
membership without taking occasion to express our deep regret on your retiring from amongst us . For a period of years , since the lodge was founded , you have occupied each of the different rhairs ; the manner in which you filled the various offices , including the Secretaryship of the lodge , is well known to many even outside our number . Firm , yet kind ; giving , not grudgingly , but open and generous ,
with that which is good , couiteous to all . Thoroughly understanding and appreciating the principles on which our Institution is founded , you , at all times , endeavoured , by precept and example , to fix them in the hearts of your brethren . To sum up , you have , by your uniform kindness , sound judgment , and knowledge of the rules of our Institution , left it a difficult , but noble task , for any
brother to imitate so good an example . We beg your acceptance of this small token of respect with our earnest prayer that you may be long spared , and that the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe may dwell with you and your family . —Signed on behalf of the lodge , Bros . T . D . Lambert , W . M . ; J . II . Morrison , S . W . ; James Odbert , J . W . ; W . Spence , Treas . ; W . D . Gordon , Sec . "
The W . M . then presented Bro . S . Harty ( P . M ., Sec ., andPrest , of B . of Genl . Purposes ) with a silver salver , accompanied with the foregoing address , beautifully illuminated , Bro . Harty replied as follows : Brethren , \ our more than kind and fraternal address , accompanied as it is by such a substantial token of your extreme good-will and friendship , places me in a dilemma as how best to return you the
thanks which really spring from my heart . When I laboured amongst you for so many years , and took such an interest in the advancement and welfare of our lodge , and may I be permitted to say in the advancement and welfare of each brother connected with | it , 1 did so , brethren , from the most sincere and simple motives , and had not the remotest idea that my conduct would merit or receive such
a reward as you , in your generous kindness , have thought fit to honour me with this evening . I can only say that you have always been courteous and indulgent to me . By your sufferance and g-ood-will I have passed through the several chairs of the lodge up to the W . M ., and afterwarels your Secretary , and finally your Representative at the Board of General Purposes , the highest honour in your power to
give , and the legitimate aspiration of every Past Master . Brethren , I woulel for ever be unworthy of this fluttering testimemial if I could forget such kindness and friendship I always recived freim each and every brother in the general working ol the lodge , even thougti in my anxiety I was sometimes a Utile iupetuous . For many years m si of us have- worked srtoeilder to shoulder , hand in han-i
togeiher lor the good of the Masonic Order , but more especially for Loelge 75 , and I tnink we can all say with truth that we have not laboured in vain , as the loelge from its very foundation has pio-pcied , and has always been foremost in every good work , either in giving to the widow or orphan , or in the help cheerfully given to the poor nnd distressed tin ther , or the word ol sympathy to
the hercaved one , to the kinellv help given to assist orhcr hn th . en in raising a Hall to work the Cralt , or even to the relirl given to trie distressed brethren in Canada—works Which every true and good Masemic lud ^ e should culrivate , and which Lodge No . 75 can always look back on with pleasure and profit j and now , brethren , once again , you have shown your generosity by presenting me with this
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beautiful testimonial , which shall always bring happy thoughts to my mind when thinking of my connection with the lodge . Again , brethren , I thank you most heartily and earnestly , and I am sure , if the Great Architect of the Universe spires us to old age , we may all look back to the lemembrance of this- evening with pleasure and happiness . And now , in taking farewell of my brethren ,
1 pray that the Mo .-t High shall always have you in His keeping , individually , each member , and collectively , as a lodge , and that you may always promote unity and charity as your watchword , and continue to be prosperous , as you have the elements of a good , sound working lodge amongst you , second tn none , and holding up an example to others to go and do likewise . Tne following brethren were
present : Bros . Spt-nce , Girardin , Mar-hall , Gilbert , Lambert , Gordon , Robertson , Raynor , Wentworth , Lovell , Longstaff , Young , Weatherup , Marchbank . Bolton , Maclvor , Crofton , Shaw , Bolster , Gater , Shea , Dagge , Milligan , Jarratt , and others . Bros . Wentworth and Odbert contributed towards the harmony of the evening , accompanied by Bro . Gater , Mus . Bac . Bro . Lovel supplied the refreshments , which gave universal satisfaction .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —The usual monthly meeiing ( after the adjournment ) of this prosperous lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , the 24 th inst . The brethren assembled at six o ' clock , and partoe . k of tea . At 6 . 45 they assembled in the lodge to the number of some forty-six , and presented a gratifying coup
d ' oeil to some of the visitors , who were in the habit of seeing , perhaps , only a third of this number at their own leidges on an ordinary night , and there is little eloubt but that the sight of such an array of spectators gives a'tditional energy to the worthy W . M . and his able officers to do their utmost to keep up the prestige this lodge has for its woiking . The following officers and members were
present : Bros . Henry Walley , W . M . ; W . Rome , I . P . M . ; Williams , jun ., S . W . ; Alfred Hcald , J . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , S . D . ; J . Senior , J . D . ; Wm . Siddeley , Sec ; H . H . W . rburton , P . M ., Org . ; J . Mackie , acting I . G . ; B . Williams , Tre-as . ; John Stud ! , W . D . Waddell , and William Livesey , Stewards ; J . Kiik , Tyler ; J . Wilelgoose , P . M . ; R . Ntild , P . M . ; Jno . W . P . Salmon , P . M ., I ' . P . G . D . C . E . L . ;
George F . East , P . M . ; John Taylor , Thus . Mather , W . Stolt , Thus . Howell , Jas . Collins , J . A . Gee , J . Wolfensberger , Alfred Youle , G . Kussell , Jas . Loundes , Thomas Sutcliffe , W . Colwell , Jno . Suance , Jno . B . Bennett , J . Clemmcv , W . Hilton , Robert Cryer , and Matthew 0 * en . Visitors : H . Bratt , W . M . 428 ; Geo . W . Wilson , S . W . icon ; J . W . Johnstone ; J . Bra < : snaw , 1375 ; J . R .
Edmonelson , P . M . 10 O 1 ; H . Lister , 1011 ; Wm . Dumville ; C . E . Austin , P . M . 1009 ; W . H . Landless , 126 ; J . B . Seel , 114 ; , 1730 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 { Freemason ) . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . L . McMillan , who was a candidate for raising , having been interrogated and answered the questions , withdrew for preparation .
On his re-admission he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The W . M . performed the ceremony , and , being the first time he had done so , great praise is certainly due to him for the commendable manner in which it was done . The efficiency too of the officers was exemplified by the thorough business-like style in which they went through their work , and the most cynical observer could
scarcely have found any fault . Bro . Geo . F . East , P . M ., gave the traditional history , which was well rendered by that assiduous breither . At the conclusion of the ceremony of raising , the lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and " Hfarty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony
at 8 . 30 . Tne brethren afterwards assembled at the social board , and passed a most enjoyable evening , being well entertained with some excellent solos and glees , given in irreproachable style by Bros . Dumville , Lister , Turner , Senior , Hcald , Salmon , and others , and separating before eleven o ' clock .
MALTA . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 515 , E . C . )—An emergency meeting was holden at the Masonic Hill , No . 27 , Strada-stretta , Valetta , on Wednesday , the 17 th ult . Present : V , W . Bro . A . M . Broadley , D . D . G . M . ; W . Bros . G . Scgond , W . M . ; R . V . V \ estrup , P . M . ; C . E . Coffey , W . M . 349 , acting S . W . ; Bros . Prolessor H . Stilon , J . W . ; G . H . Westrup , S . D . ; A . B . Tagliaferro , J . D . ; Major A .
Ewing , Organist ; R . Page Miller , Secretary ; W . Clare , Saville , I . G . ; R . Beck , Tyler ; Captain C . J . Blake , G . Williams Freeman , Kowlay'King , G . H . McLaughlin , A . T . Chapman , J . Walker , J . W . Starkey , C . Lippett , W . Pariente , O . E . Segond , J . Houghton , J . Davison , J . H . Hodgson , J . A . Mathews , R . Price , T . Jones , E . Barter , C . E . Mortimer , S . G . Yeoman , and W .
Farquharson . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer in the ancient manner in the Fiist Degree , and then ( i ^ sscd to the Second Degree , when Bio . Pariente , a candidate feir Master ' s IJ gree , was called to answer the neccs--ary questions before being raised . The lodge was then laiseel , and the D . D . G . M . kindly consented to hwnour the lodge and candidate by assuming the gavel and cotifcning
this ¦> ublime Degree . The ceremony wasver ) impressive , rmdered so by the exquisite manner in wnicn the Decree « as worked , also by the beautiful manner in which Bro . Ewing executed on the organ , at the special n quest of the W . M . The lodge was resumed tothe First Degree , when 1 he Secretary read a letter from the D . D . G . M ., warning ehc butheen freim countenancing certain persons styling
< nemsclves '' The Graii'l Orient or Council of tin Reformed r . gyptian Kite , " a lodge not recognised by the Grand Le . dgtof EiigWnd , or of Rome and Palermo . The D . D . G . M . spoke at some length as to the evil consequences that would result if the brethren inadvertently countenanced these persons . The lodge was then closed in the usual manner , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial
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repast , where the usual loyal and other toists were given . The D . D . G . M . on rising to respond to his toast , asked ' the brethren to toast "The W . M . of the Loelge , W . Bro Segond , " who was unable to attend the banquet on account of family bereavement , coupling with it W . Bro Westrup , the P . M . The D . D . G . M . spoke at great length 1 m the great merits of W . B : o . Segond , of his known
tjreat charity and zeal for Freemasonry ; he also spoke in high terms of the energetic endeavours of W . Bro . Westrup , who when he joined the lodge found it in anything hut a prosperous state , and gave it over to his successor in its present flourishing state . W . Bro . Westrup replied in a very appropriate speech , thanking the D . D . G . M . for the
flattering terms in which he was pleased to speak of Bro . Segond and himself . The Tyler's toast then brought to a close one of the most pleasant and successful meetings held in the hall . A vote of thanks was unanimousl y carried to the visiting brethren , who kindly came forward to ail in making the meeting a success .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The annual installation gathering of this celebrated lodge was held at the Masonic Hal ) , Hope-street , on Tuesday afternoon , the 23 rd ult ., when there were about 120 brethren present , including a very large representation of P . G . Loelge Officers . This lod ge , though only three years old , has had a most prosperous career ,
and now embraces some 130 members , amongst whom may be found a large percentage of brethren connected with the dramatic , musical , literary , and medical ¦ irofessions , for whose convenience the lodge was first specially consecrated , its meetings being invariably held in the aftetnoon . The attendance on this occasion was exceptionally numerous and brilliant , and
clearly flcmonstrated the popular position attained by the Dr imadc under the f jstering care of the three worthy Masters who have alreaely " passed the chairs . " About half-past 12 o ' clock , the post of honour in the east was taken by Bro . Lindo Courtenay , the retiring W . M ., who was supported by the following officers : —Bros . W . J . Chapman , P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . Std . ( P . G . J . D ,
designate ) ; B . B . Marson , P . M . P . P . G . St . B . ; J . B MacKcnzie , S . W . ; W . Sandbrook , J . W . ; Alfred Woolrich , Treas . ( W . M . 1356 ); John Atkinson , Sec . ; Fred , Wilkinson , S . D . ; Frank Emery , J . D . ; James Pyer , I . G . ; W . Savage , S . Steward ; H . P . Squire , J . Steward ; R . Burgess , Org . ; Joseph Skeaf , Prov . G . Org ., Hon . Org . ; and Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the members present
were Bros . H . S . Al . iass , P . G . Sec ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . E . Jackson , P . G . Superintendent of Works ; Charles Courtenay , George ( Jolly Little ) Lewis , Dr . Henry Y . Piits , Dr . A . W . Pierce , Robert Eyers , T . Walter , Dr . W . A . Whittle , Fredk . Duncanson , H . Holden , J . Keet , Peter Buck , W . Addis , J . F . Cowdell , John Wialt , P . W . Sanderson , W . Hildyard , J . A . Mercer , E . Ovenden ,
S . Mattison , P . Lowndes , E . H . Thomson , Wm . Heap , J . Pem . ey , Jas . Shrapnel ! , J . Ballard , J . W . R . Brown , Robt . Williams , W . Williams , J . Ashley , T . J . Avann , J . Reay , C . Campion , R . Williams , J . H . Owen , Jno . B . Gough , M . P . Tueski , Thos . S . Bailey , John Hill , R . Brown , P . M . 241 ( Hon Sec . W . L . M . E . I . ) , H . Round , Sam Hague , Dr . Williams , and others . The long and brilliant list of
visitors included Bros . J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 ( Mayor of Bootlt ); Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Reg . ; H . Robinson , P . G . Reg . ; W . B . Ackerley , P . M . 680 and 17 ( 3 ( P . G . J . W . designate ) ; Major Turner , P . P . G . Treas . ; T . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . T . Callow . P . G . Treas . ; U . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . ( Cheshire ); J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C ; W . S . Vines , P . T . G . D . C ; John Wells , P . G . D . C ; Wm . Pughe ,
P . eVl . 1620 ; H . R . Elston , 73 ; IV . T . G . Harman , 70 j Wm . Johnson , 241 ; Dr . F . j . Bailey , W . M . 786 ; Thos . Salter , W . M . 241 ; Dr . D . Dunlop Costine , J . W . 216 ; J . H . Greenwood , 16 3 ; Henry De Frece , 1502 ; R . E . Mitton , 1356 ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; T . B . Brown , J . W . 786 ; Jno . Williams , P . M . 1182 ; Arthur H . Fry , 609 ; Wm . Coxon , Treas . 1675 ; Thos . Evans , Sec . 1675 ; T . Wright ,
1182 ; R . Griffiths , 724 ; Captain Thos . Berry , P . M . 155 ; C . Du Val , 93 ; Thos . F . Hill , W . M . 220 ; Henry Hatch , S . W . 220 ; Charles Cogle , 594 ; H . C . Sidney , 95 ; Jno . Duncan , jun ., P . M . 1473 ; R . Thompson , 249 ; Edwin Paull , Treas . 1356 ; R . Casson , W . M . 995 ; Saml . P . Gore , 1336 ; Henry Firth , W . M . C 67 ; J . Buslield , 216 ; Jas . P . Bryan , 1035 ; A . Morrison , P . M . 1570 ; N . Green , 241 ;
Joseph Wood , 249 , Treas . 1094 { Freemason ) , and others . After the minutes had been confirmed and two candidates elected , the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Bell , P . M . 1609 , P . G . S . ( the P . G . J . D . designate ) , who immediately proceeded with the installation of Bro . James B . MacKenzie , S . W ., as the W . M . of the Dramatic Lodge for the ensuing year , the presentation being made by Bro . L .
Courtenay , the retiring W . M ., and Bro . \ V . J . Chapman , P . M . The ceremony of installation throughout was performed by Bro . Bell in an almost faultless and most impressive manner , eliciting general admiration and a cordial vote of thanks at the close , which wis directed to be recorded on the minutes . The Boar I of Installed Masters was most numerously attended , there being no fewer than sixteen
P . G . Lodge Officers and about twenty W . M 's and P . M . ' s present . Bro . MacKenzie having been duly placed in the chair , the brethren generally were re-admitted , and saluted nim in the Three Degrees , appropriate music being sung during the time the honour * were being paio to him . The newly-installed Master invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Lindo Courtenay , I . P . M . ; M . J . Chapman , P . M ., M . C . ; W . Sandbrook , S . W . ; J .
Atkinson J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth rime ); F . Wilkinson , Sec ; F . Emery , S . D . ; J . Pyer , J . D . ; W . savage , I . G . ; R . Burgess , Org . ( re-appointed ); J . ' 'f P . G . O ., Hon . Org . ( re-appointed ); H . P . Squire , S . S ; C . Courtenay , J . S . ; and W . H . Bali , Tyler ( re-elected ) , n . . lie conclusion of the investiture of officers , Bro . Skeaf ' s splendid anthem , "Behold , how good , " was sung with magnificent effect by Bros . Greenwood , Bryan , Busfield ,
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DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —This lodge held its first regular meeting alter the consecration em Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at their lodge-room , in Freemasons' Hall . There was a full attenelance of officees , viz , Bros . J . W . B . oeike , W . M . ; J . C . Corpe , S . W . ; W . G . Bott , J . W .. J . W . D . w-nap , Treas . ; Henry Cruse , Sec . ; G . F . Smith , jun ., S . D . ; Alfred Stokes , J . D . ; J . C .
Wilkins , I . G . ; A . Bauuann , Steward ; together with the following visiting brethren : —Bros . Peicklington , S . W . Camden Lodge , No . 704 ; Black , Temple Bar Lodge , No . 1728 ; and other brethren . After the loelge had been duly opened , the W . M . called upon the Si creiary to read the minutes of the consecration meeting , which being done , were unanimously confirmed . Th- ballot was then taken
for the admission of Bro . Baumann as joining member , which was cairied unanimously . The brethren then balloted for , and unanimously approved of , Capt . Wm . Furse and Mr . Alexander Williams , candidates for initiation , and they were accordingly introduced and regularly initiated . Bro . Baumann was then appointed Steward , and invested with the collar , and addressed by the W . M . on the nature
and duties of his office . The W . M . then called on the Secretary to read the bye-laws , which had been prepared for the approval of the Grand Lodge , after which the Secretary read a letter received from Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . C ., acknowledging the receipt of the resolution electing him an honorary member of the lodge , and expressing in suitable terms his grateful acceptance
thereof ; also a similar letter from Bro . W . M . Maloney , P . M . Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 , expressing regret that absence from London prevented him from attending the lodge , to which he had been invited by the W . M . All Masonic business being eneled , the brethren adjourned to partake of a banquet , supplied in the usual excellent manner , and the evening was spent in love and harmony .
DUBLIN . —Nassau Lodge ( No . 75 ) . —The members of this lodge met for refreshment at the Exhibition Palace on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., to pay a substantial tribute of fraternal affection to a brother who had contributed for so many years to the well-b ^ ing of their lodge , and we learn , with regret , the severance of so useful a member from the lodge . Bro . T . D . Lambert ,
W . M ., in the chair ; Bros . Peter Marshall , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Odbert , J . W . ; William Spcnce , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Gordon , Sec . After the usual loyal toasts were received and duly honoured , the following address was read by the Secretary : — " To Bro . Spencer Harty , P . M . Dear Sir and Brother , —We , the members of Masonic Lodge-No . 75 , cannot allow you to resign your
membership without taking occasion to express our deep regret on your retiring from amongst us . For a period of years , since the lodge was founded , you have occupied each of the different rhairs ; the manner in which you filled the various offices , including the Secretaryship of the lodge , is well known to many even outside our number . Firm , yet kind ; giving , not grudgingly , but open and generous ,
with that which is good , couiteous to all . Thoroughly understanding and appreciating the principles on which our Institution is founded , you , at all times , endeavoured , by precept and example , to fix them in the hearts of your brethren . To sum up , you have , by your uniform kindness , sound judgment , and knowledge of the rules of our Institution , left it a difficult , but noble task , for any
brother to imitate so good an example . We beg your acceptance of this small token of respect with our earnest prayer that you may be long spared , and that the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe may dwell with you and your family . —Signed on behalf of the lodge , Bros . T . D . Lambert , W . M . ; J . II . Morrison , S . W . ; James Odbert , J . W . ; W . Spence , Treas . ; W . D . Gordon , Sec . "
The W . M . then presented Bro . S . Harty ( P . M ., Sec ., andPrest , of B . of Genl . Purposes ) with a silver salver , accompanied with the foregoing address , beautifully illuminated , Bro . Harty replied as follows : Brethren , \ our more than kind and fraternal address , accompanied as it is by such a substantial token of your extreme good-will and friendship , places me in a dilemma as how best to return you the
thanks which really spring from my heart . When I laboured amongst you for so many years , and took such an interest in the advancement and welfare of our lodge , and may I be permitted to say in the advancement and welfare of each brother connected with | it , 1 did so , brethren , from the most sincere and simple motives , and had not the remotest idea that my conduct would merit or receive such
a reward as you , in your generous kindness , have thought fit to honour me with this evening . I can only say that you have always been courteous and indulgent to me . By your sufferance and g-ood-will I have passed through the several chairs of the lodge up to the W . M ., and afterwarels your Secretary , and finally your Representative at the Board of General Purposes , the highest honour in your power to
give , and the legitimate aspiration of every Past Master . Brethren , I woulel for ever be unworthy of this fluttering testimemial if I could forget such kindness and friendship I always recived freim each and every brother in the general working ol the lodge , even thougti in my anxiety I was sometimes a Utile iupetuous . For many years m si of us have- worked srtoeilder to shoulder , hand in han-i
togeiher lor the good of the Masonic Order , but more especially for Loelge 75 , and I tnink we can all say with truth that we have not laboured in vain , as the loelge from its very foundation has pio-pcied , and has always been foremost in every good work , either in giving to the widow or orphan , or in the help cheerfully given to the poor nnd distressed tin ther , or the word ol sympathy to
the hercaved one , to the kinellv help given to assist orhcr hn th . en in raising a Hall to work the Cralt , or even to the relirl given to trie distressed brethren in Canada—works Which every true and good Masemic lud ^ e should culrivate , and which Lodge No . 75 can always look back on with pleasure and profit j and now , brethren , once again , you have shown your generosity by presenting me with this
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beautiful testimonial , which shall always bring happy thoughts to my mind when thinking of my connection with the lodge . Again , brethren , I thank you most heartily and earnestly , and I am sure , if the Great Architect of the Universe spires us to old age , we may all look back to the lemembrance of this- evening with pleasure and happiness . And now , in taking farewell of my brethren ,
1 pray that the Mo .-t High shall always have you in His keeping , individually , each member , and collectively , as a lodge , and that you may always promote unity and charity as your watchword , and continue to be prosperous , as you have the elements of a good , sound working lodge amongst you , second tn none , and holding up an example to others to go and do likewise . Tne following brethren were
present : Bros . Spt-nce , Girardin , Mar-hall , Gilbert , Lambert , Gordon , Robertson , Raynor , Wentworth , Lovell , Longstaff , Young , Weatherup , Marchbank . Bolton , Maclvor , Crofton , Shaw , Bolster , Gater , Shea , Dagge , Milligan , Jarratt , and others . Bros . Wentworth and Odbert contributed towards the harmony of the evening , accompanied by Bro . Gater , Mus . Bac . Bro . Lovel supplied the refreshments , which gave universal satisfaction .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —The usual monthly meeiing ( after the adjournment ) of this prosperous lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , the 24 th inst . The brethren assembled at six o ' clock , and partoe . k of tea . At 6 . 45 they assembled in the lodge to the number of some forty-six , and presented a gratifying coup
d ' oeil to some of the visitors , who were in the habit of seeing , perhaps , only a third of this number at their own leidges on an ordinary night , and there is little eloubt but that the sight of such an array of spectators gives a'tditional energy to the worthy W . M . and his able officers to do their utmost to keep up the prestige this lodge has for its woiking . The following officers and members were
present : Bros . Henry Walley , W . M . ; W . Rome , I . P . M . ; Williams , jun ., S . W . ; Alfred Hcald , J . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , S . D . ; J . Senior , J . D . ; Wm . Siddeley , Sec ; H . H . W . rburton , P . M ., Org . ; J . Mackie , acting I . G . ; B . Williams , Tre-as . ; John Stud ! , W . D . Waddell , and William Livesey , Stewards ; J . Kiik , Tyler ; J . Wilelgoose , P . M . ; R . Ntild , P . M . ; Jno . W . P . Salmon , P . M ., I ' . P . G . D . C . E . L . ;
George F . East , P . M . ; John Taylor , Thus . Mather , W . Stolt , Thus . Howell , Jas . Collins , J . A . Gee , J . Wolfensberger , Alfred Youle , G . Kussell , Jas . Loundes , Thomas Sutcliffe , W . Colwell , Jno . Suance , Jno . B . Bennett , J . Clemmcv , W . Hilton , Robert Cryer , and Matthew 0 * en . Visitors : H . Bratt , W . M . 428 ; Geo . W . Wilson , S . W . icon ; J . W . Johnstone ; J . Bra < : snaw , 1375 ; J . R .
Edmonelson , P . M . 10 O 1 ; H . Lister , 1011 ; Wm . Dumville ; C . E . Austin , P . M . 1009 ; W . H . Landless , 126 ; J . B . Seel , 114 ; , 1730 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 { Freemason ) . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . L . McMillan , who was a candidate for raising , having been interrogated and answered the questions , withdrew for preparation .
On his re-admission he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The W . M . performed the ceremony , and , being the first time he had done so , great praise is certainly due to him for the commendable manner in which it was done . The efficiency too of the officers was exemplified by the thorough business-like style in which they went through their work , and the most cynical observer could
scarcely have found any fault . Bro . Geo . F . East , P . M ., gave the traditional history , which was well rendered by that assiduous breither . At the conclusion of the ceremony of raising , the lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and " Hfarty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony
at 8 . 30 . Tne brethren afterwards assembled at the social board , and passed a most enjoyable evening , being well entertained with some excellent solos and glees , given in irreproachable style by Bros . Dumville , Lister , Turner , Senior , Hcald , Salmon , and others , and separating before eleven o ' clock .
MALTA . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 515 , E . C . )—An emergency meeting was holden at the Masonic Hill , No . 27 , Strada-stretta , Valetta , on Wednesday , the 17 th ult . Present : V , W . Bro . A . M . Broadley , D . D . G . M . ; W . Bros . G . Scgond , W . M . ; R . V . V \ estrup , P . M . ; C . E . Coffey , W . M . 349 , acting S . W . ; Bros . Prolessor H . Stilon , J . W . ; G . H . Westrup , S . D . ; A . B . Tagliaferro , J . D . ; Major A .
Ewing , Organist ; R . Page Miller , Secretary ; W . Clare , Saville , I . G . ; R . Beck , Tyler ; Captain C . J . Blake , G . Williams Freeman , Kowlay'King , G . H . McLaughlin , A . T . Chapman , J . Walker , J . W . Starkey , C . Lippett , W . Pariente , O . E . Segond , J . Houghton , J . Davison , J . H . Hodgson , J . A . Mathews , R . Price , T . Jones , E . Barter , C . E . Mortimer , S . G . Yeoman , and W .
Farquharson . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer in the ancient manner in the Fiist Degree , and then ( i ^ sscd to the Second Degree , when Bio . Pariente , a candidate feir Master ' s IJ gree , was called to answer the neccs--ary questions before being raised . The lodge was then laiseel , and the D . D . G . M . kindly consented to hwnour the lodge and candidate by assuming the gavel and cotifcning
this ¦> ublime Degree . The ceremony wasver ) impressive , rmdered so by the exquisite manner in wnicn the Decree « as worked , also by the beautiful manner in which Bro . Ewing executed on the organ , at the special n quest of the W . M . The lodge was resumed tothe First Degree , when 1 he Secretary read a letter from the D . D . G . M ., warning ehc butheen freim countenancing certain persons styling
< nemsclves '' The Graii'l Orient or Council of tin Reformed r . gyptian Kite , " a lodge not recognised by the Grand Le . dgtof EiigWnd , or of Rome and Palermo . The D . D . G . M . spoke at some length as to the evil consequences that would result if the brethren inadvertently countenanced these persons . The lodge was then closed in the usual manner , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial
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repast , where the usual loyal and other toists were given . The D . D . G . M . on rising to respond to his toast , asked ' the brethren to toast "The W . M . of the Loelge , W . Bro Segond , " who was unable to attend the banquet on account of family bereavement , coupling with it W . Bro Westrup , the P . M . The D . D . G . M . spoke at great length 1 m the great merits of W . B : o . Segond , of his known
tjreat charity and zeal for Freemasonry ; he also spoke in high terms of the energetic endeavours of W . Bro . Westrup , who when he joined the lodge found it in anything hut a prosperous state , and gave it over to his successor in its present flourishing state . W . Bro . Westrup replied in a very appropriate speech , thanking the D . D . G . M . for the
flattering terms in which he was pleased to speak of Bro . Segond and himself . The Tyler's toast then brought to a close one of the most pleasant and successful meetings held in the hall . A vote of thanks was unanimousl y carried to the visiting brethren , who kindly came forward to ail in making the meeting a success .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The annual installation gathering of this celebrated lodge was held at the Masonic Hal ) , Hope-street , on Tuesday afternoon , the 23 rd ult ., when there were about 120 brethren present , including a very large representation of P . G . Loelge Officers . This lod ge , though only three years old , has had a most prosperous career ,
and now embraces some 130 members , amongst whom may be found a large percentage of brethren connected with the dramatic , musical , literary , and medical ¦ irofessions , for whose convenience the lodge was first specially consecrated , its meetings being invariably held in the aftetnoon . The attendance on this occasion was exceptionally numerous and brilliant , and
clearly flcmonstrated the popular position attained by the Dr imadc under the f jstering care of the three worthy Masters who have alreaely " passed the chairs . " About half-past 12 o ' clock , the post of honour in the east was taken by Bro . Lindo Courtenay , the retiring W . M ., who was supported by the following officers : —Bros . W . J . Chapman , P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . Std . ( P . G . J . D ,
designate ) ; B . B . Marson , P . M . P . P . G . St . B . ; J . B MacKcnzie , S . W . ; W . Sandbrook , J . W . ; Alfred Woolrich , Treas . ( W . M . 1356 ); John Atkinson , Sec . ; Fred , Wilkinson , S . D . ; Frank Emery , J . D . ; James Pyer , I . G . ; W . Savage , S . Steward ; H . P . Squire , J . Steward ; R . Burgess , Org . ; Joseph Skeaf , Prov . G . Org ., Hon . Org . ; and Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the members present
were Bros . H . S . Al . iass , P . G . Sec ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . E . Jackson , P . G . Superintendent of Works ; Charles Courtenay , George ( Jolly Little ) Lewis , Dr . Henry Y . Piits , Dr . A . W . Pierce , Robert Eyers , T . Walter , Dr . W . A . Whittle , Fredk . Duncanson , H . Holden , J . Keet , Peter Buck , W . Addis , J . F . Cowdell , John Wialt , P . W . Sanderson , W . Hildyard , J . A . Mercer , E . Ovenden ,
S . Mattison , P . Lowndes , E . H . Thomson , Wm . Heap , J . Pem . ey , Jas . Shrapnel ! , J . Ballard , J . W . R . Brown , Robt . Williams , W . Williams , J . Ashley , T . J . Avann , J . Reay , C . Campion , R . Williams , J . H . Owen , Jno . B . Gough , M . P . Tueski , Thos . S . Bailey , John Hill , R . Brown , P . M . 241 ( Hon Sec . W . L . M . E . I . ) , H . Round , Sam Hague , Dr . Williams , and others . The long and brilliant list of
visitors included Bros . J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 ( Mayor of Bootlt ); Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Reg . ; H . Robinson , P . G . Reg . ; W . B . Ackerley , P . M . 680 and 17 ( 3 ( P . G . J . W . designate ) ; Major Turner , P . P . G . Treas . ; T . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . T . Callow . P . G . Treas . ; U . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . ( Cheshire ); J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C ; W . S . Vines , P . T . G . D . C ; John Wells , P . G . D . C ; Wm . Pughe ,
P . eVl . 1620 ; H . R . Elston , 73 ; IV . T . G . Harman , 70 j Wm . Johnson , 241 ; Dr . F . j . Bailey , W . M . 786 ; Thos . Salter , W . M . 241 ; Dr . D . Dunlop Costine , J . W . 216 ; J . H . Greenwood , 16 3 ; Henry De Frece , 1502 ; R . E . Mitton , 1356 ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; T . B . Brown , J . W . 786 ; Jno . Williams , P . M . 1182 ; Arthur H . Fry , 609 ; Wm . Coxon , Treas . 1675 ; Thos . Evans , Sec . 1675 ; T . Wright ,
1182 ; R . Griffiths , 724 ; Captain Thos . Berry , P . M . 155 ; C . Du Val , 93 ; Thos . F . Hill , W . M . 220 ; Henry Hatch , S . W . 220 ; Charles Cogle , 594 ; H . C . Sidney , 95 ; Jno . Duncan , jun ., P . M . 1473 ; R . Thompson , 249 ; Edwin Paull , Treas . 1356 ; R . Casson , W . M . 995 ; Saml . P . Gore , 1336 ; Henry Firth , W . M . C 67 ; J . Buslield , 216 ; Jas . P . Bryan , 1035 ; A . Morrison , P . M . 1570 ; N . Green , 241 ;
Joseph Wood , 249 , Treas . 1094 { Freemason ) , and others . After the minutes had been confirmed and two candidates elected , the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Bell , P . M . 1609 , P . G . S . ( the P . G . J . D . designate ) , who immediately proceeded with the installation of Bro . James B . MacKenzie , S . W ., as the W . M . of the Dramatic Lodge for the ensuing year , the presentation being made by Bro . L .
Courtenay , the retiring W . M ., and Bro . \ V . J . Chapman , P . M . The ceremony of installation throughout was performed by Bro . Bell in an almost faultless and most impressive manner , eliciting general admiration and a cordial vote of thanks at the close , which wis directed to be recorded on the minutes . The Boar I of Installed Masters was most numerously attended , there being no fewer than sixteen
P . G . Lodge Officers and about twenty W . M 's and P . M . ' s present . Bro . MacKenzie having been duly placed in the chair , the brethren generally were re-admitted , and saluted nim in the Three Degrees , appropriate music being sung during the time the honour * were being paio to him . The newly-installed Master invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Lindo Courtenay , I . P . M . ; M . J . Chapman , P . M ., M . C . ; W . Sandbrook , S . W . ; J .
Atkinson J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth rime ); F . Wilkinson , Sec ; F . Emery , S . D . ; J . Pyer , J . D . ; W . savage , I . G . ; R . Burgess , Org . ( re-appointed ); J . ' 'f P . G . O ., Hon . Org . ( re-appointed ); H . P . Squire , S . S ; C . Courtenay , J . S . ; and W . H . Bali , Tyler ( re-elected ) , n . . lie conclusion of the investiture of officers , Bro . Skeaf ' s splendid anthem , "Behold , how good , " was sung with magnificent effect by Bros . Greenwood , Bryan , Busfield ,