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( Craft -plaSDitrn . NELSON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., atthe Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich . Bro . E . B . Hobson , VV . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and visitors * . Bros . F . \ . Dawson , P . M . ; VV . J . Graham , P . M . ; VVBowlesPAL * EB . HobsonP . M . ; C Norman ,
. , . , . , P . M ., See ; T . Butt , P . M .. Treas . ; A . Woodley , I . AL ; ] . VVarren , P . M . ; J . Wilkins , P . M . ; G . Beaver , S . W . ; J . H . Roberts , J . W . ; T . Ovenden . S D . ; W . Ro < s , J . D ; C . Sweeting , LG . ; VV . Lacey , D . C . ; VV J . Bidgood , Org . ; I . A . Elder , VV . M . . 47-5 , <*• H * Masters , S . D . , 3 ,- A . " F . Jewell , 115 S ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . A . Eton , K . C ., was raised to the Sublime Degree , and then utterly unanimous
was the vote that p laced Bro . G . Beaver , the respected S . VV .. in the position of W . M . elect tor the ensuing twelve months . Bro . T . Butt , P . M ., was also unanimously reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Lackland , lyler . It was then unanimously resolved that the annual installation banquet should be held at the New Falcon Hotel , Gravesend ; and Bro . Butt having given notice of motion that the meetings of the lod"e be in " future five , instead of nine , as at present ,
the lodge was closed in due form . After partaking of a pleasant little supper , the VV . M . gave the usual loval and Masonic toasts ; and then the I . P . M ., Bvo . Wilkins , proposed " The Health of the W . M " He said that this would be the last time that he should have the pleasure of proposing the toast , and could only repeat that which he had said so many times durin < r the oast vear as to the many excellent qualities of
their esteemed W . M . He ( the VV . M . ) . had been most genial at their social boards , and had carried out his duty with firmness and courtesy . He trusted it had been as happy a year to their W . M . as it bad been to them . The VV . M ., in reply , said : As this is the last time shall have the pleasure of responding to the toast so kindly put Wil
and so heartily received by you , brethren , and also as - is most probably the last time I shall have the honour of presiding over you as your VV . M ., I may be permitted to say that I can hardly find words to thank you for the reiterated expression of good will that has to-night greeted the toast , so ably moposed by Bro . Wilkins . All that 1 catdo is to thank you first most sincerely , both oflicers and
brethren , for your continued kindness to me , and the forbearance you have always shown to my shortcomings . Since I have been your VV . M ., I have never had cause to regret having striven for the office . 1 have met such good men and such excellent Masons , with , I may say , such jovial dispositions , that I account my year of office as the nroudest and hamiiest of my life , and I shall , so long as I
live , look back to the years 1 SS 0 and 1 SS 1 as the year when I only found out what true Masonry meant . I trust that 1 have "iven you every satisfaction , and when I vacate this chair , ° as I shall shortly , do to an excellent Mason and good brother , I shall be found worthy of ranking myself among that bright list of Past Masters for which the Nelson Lodge has for so many years past been famous . I thank you most
heartily for your toast . Tht toast of " The Past Masters " followed , and was responded to severally by the P . M . ' s present . In responding for "The Visitors , " Bro . Elder expressed his sorrow that he had not been able , on account of ill-health , to be more frequently at their meetings than he had been . He had had the pleaeure of seeing their W . M . and his
predecessor installed , and was sure that the promises made then by Bro . Hobson had been faithfully carried out . I hey were told by the Book of Constitutions to visit onc another s lodges , so as to have , if possible , the universality of working . So far as the VV . M . elect was concerned , he ( Bro . Elder ) felt sure that they had coming to their head a good , true , and capable Mason , and one who would by his rule of the Nelson
and government sustain thc high prestige Lodge . "The Health of the VV . M . elect" was then proposed , and , in response , Bro . Beavis said that he felt sure if he was supported by the oflicers and brethren as their esteemed W . M . had been , he should have a good year of office . He thoroughly intended to make himself acquainted with the dutiesso as to carry them out to the satisfaction
, of every brother in the lodge . He felt the responsibilities and knew they were heavy ones , but hoped so to follow them as to be able to leave the chair with the same good feeling from one and all with which he was sure he entered The toast of " 'The Officers " followed , and the 'Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 65 ) . —The installation meeting of this pleasant little lodge was held on the 21 st ult ., at the Town Hall , Hounslow , when the brethren met to greet their twenty first Master . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last lodgeconlirmed , and an earnest appeal was made to Bro . Richards , P . P j G . I . W . Middx ., who had signified his intention of resigning
the Treasurership of the lodge , after having held it for the past sixteen years , to consent to hold the office for another year , which proved successful , to the great delight of the brethren : Bro . Walter , who had been appointed to succeed him , kindly consenting to waive his election . Bro . Richards then proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . Corston , and performed the ceremony in such a manner as to show an intimate and perfect knowledge of the
ritual of Masonry . 'The retiring Master , Bro . Walker , was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . An adjournment was then made the Red Lion Hotel , where Bro . Arnold had provided a banquet in a style which elicited the congratulations of all , drawing from the visitors remarks that it excelled many banquets that were provided at lodges in town . In the coun-e of thc evening Bro . Kichards was presented with a table musical box , as a mark of respect and esteem from the members of the lodge .
FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge held a meeting on the 21 st ult ., at the Albany 1 lotel , Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . VV .
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'Tavlor , P . M ., in the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . R . Saunders , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , Chap ., acting J . VV . ; Briggs , LG ., acting S . D . ; and Clark , acting I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , Bro . Jenkyns was most impressively raised to the Degree of a M . M . by the acting VV . M . Several communications having been read , Bro . VV . Taylor was unanimously nominated to the R . W . P . G . M . for Provincial Grand honours . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . There were no toasts .
MOZART LODGE ( No . 1929 ) . —The regular July meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House , Croydon , on the ist inst . The VV . M ., assisted by the Wardens and brethren , opened the lodge in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . No candidates being present , and it being election meeting , the same was proceeded with , that for VVM .
resulting unanimously in favour of Bro . Edwin Moss , S . VV . ; Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M . 1745 , was re-elected 'Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison Tyler . Bro . Moss tendered his best thanks to the lodge for electing him W . AL He promised to do all in his power to render his year of office agreeable , pleasurable , and he hoped satisfactory to them , and the officers selected to
assist him in the discharge of the lodge duties he was sure would meet with their entire approbation . Bro . Moss , being the next scrior officer of the lodge , rose , as he said , with a great deal of pleasure , to propose to them that which was equally gratifying to the brethren as himself . Their VV . M ., liro . E . M . Lott , was already a P . G . O . of the province , P . G . J . W . Jersey , and P . M . of
Lodges 245 and 1765 , and the decorations he wore bore ample testimony to his distinguished services , therefore , it was needless for him to say more than that their VV . M . had faithfully discharged his duties to the lodge . He ( the VV . M . ) knew well how deeply he had liveted his affections in their hearts ; he , therefore , proposed a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of £ 10 ios ., be presented , with a
suitable inscription engraved thereon , to their retiring VV . M ., Bro . Lott , as a small mark of their estimation for the eminent services rendered by him before and during his year of office . Bro . J . J . Phillips , J . VV ., rose and seconded the proposition , endorsing all that had been said by the S . VV ., and the same was unanimously carried by the lodge . Masonic business being ended the lodge was duly closed .
After banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed and duly honoured , thc W . M . proposed " The R . VV . Bro . Genl . Studholme Brownrigg , Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past , " reiterating the fact that their Provincial Grand Master had been with them during the whole evening , and had expressed to him his entire satisfaction
of their working and progress . He , the W . M ., knew the brethren , in conjunction with himself , felt deeply the honour thus conferred on them by the visit of their distinguished P . G . Master , lt would ill become him , their VV . M ., to even attempt to do justice to the merits of their P . G . Master ; but one thing he could say , that he yielded to no one a greater dutiful respect , and no one could feel and
appreciate more thc greater compliment paid him that evening by his presence than himself . He had promised to again visit them before long . They would therefore unite with him in a bumping toast and an appreciable fire The P . G . Master , in responding , thanked them for their reception , and admonished them to go on as they had commenced , and hoped in their prosperity they would not
forget the Charities . He had enjoyed a very pleasant evening among them , and trusted to sec the lodge fully represented at the next Provincial Grand Lodge A few minutes later he retired , amidst a shower of app * lause . "The Visitors" came next , being well received and ably responded to by Bros . Capt . Compton , Edwards , and others .
Bros . E . Moss , S . W ., and T . T . Phillips , J . W ., returned thanks for " Thc Officers . " Bro . T . Tremere returned thanks for " 1 hc Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Thomas , I . C , replied to the toast of "Absent Members . The VV . M . proposed the toast of " The Lay Members , "
paying them high compliment . Bros , the Hon . Nelson Hood , Grundtvig , and Holdgate , in telling terms expressed their acknowledgments to the VV . M . and brethren for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . 'The'Tyler ' s toast closed one of the most pleasant evenings possible to conceive , the musical portion of the programme being ably sustained by Bros . Ashton ,
Moss , and Tremere . The following is a full list of the brethren present : Bros . E . M . Lott , VV . M . ; Moss , S . W . ; Phillips , J . VV . ; Tremere , See ; Dewar , P . M . ; Thomas . LG . ; Hon . N Hood , Holdgate , Grundtvig , Leipold , Rose , and Compton , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Capt . Compton , 1615 ; Edmunds , J . VV . 1 C 95 ; Goodenough , S . W . 1 O 45 ; VV . 11 . Searle . 490 ; and others .
LIVERPOOL . —Merchants Lodge ( No . 241 ) . — There is no lodge in the whole of the extensive Province of West Lancashire which bears a more deservedly honourable position than the Merchants Lodge , No . 241 ; and , under the extremel y popular and excellent Masters who have recently occupied the chair , there seems little chance that it will soon lose its capital position .
Among the numerous summer festivals held by our Masonic brethren at this , the brightest , merriest time of the whole year , there are none so brilliantly successful or more enjoyable than that which takes p lace in connection with the Merchants , and that held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., when the annual installation took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , was perhaps the most successful of the
series . The lodge celebrated the centenary of its consecration some two years ago , when Bro . the Harlot Lathom , D . G . M . and R . VV . P . G . M ., was present to give eclat to the proceedings , and the honour which comes of a good " old age " is still present in a large measure in the century-old lodge , which has numbered , and still embraces
many good and true brethren . The brethren were summoned to business at eleven o ' clock , at the Masonic Hall , where there was a large attendance . Bro . John Latta , VV . M ., presided at the opening , and amongst those present were Bros . R . Brown , P . P . G . Treas ., P . M . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ,
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P . M . ; J . Winsor , P . M . ; G . Hutchin , P . M . ; T . Salter P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; T . Whitehead , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; L Pendleton , J . VV . ; Dr . S . J . McGeorge , P . P . G . R ., Treas ., J . Brotherton , Sec . ; R . White , S . D . ; A . Luker , ] . D S . Jude , I . G .. P . Ball , Tyler ; R . Davis , J . Redfearn , H ! Bryant , C . Robson , J . Proctor , J . Macnab , John Winsor R . Johnson , T . D . Jones , VV . Hughes , A . Hather , T . VV . Bruce , J . Duthner , VV . Steddiford , P . M . ; A . Woolrich
W . McLachlan , R . Richards , G . VV . Dixon , and H . Rigo-. Amongst the visitors were Bros . S . Alpass , G . Std . B * r ? 5 J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; Councillor ] . Ball , W . M . 6 * 71 - Councillor VV . J . Lunt , P . AL S 23 ; R . " Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 J . Atkinson , W . M . 1 O 09 ; F . M . Barnes . VV . M . 13 S 0 ; Dr . Kisch , M . C . 216 ; W . J . Hughes , P . M . 1013 ; J . Lyon , 1 G 20 ; Major Nicholls , 203 ; J . Middleton , S 23 ; VV . Lewis , 203 ; J . Keet , W . AL 1356 ; VV . BurnettOrg . 1393
, ; J . B . MacKcnzie , P . M ., Treas ., 1609 ; ] . P . Bryan , W . M . 1035 ; J . H . Parsons , 1432 ; and J . McCall , 594 . After the minutes haa * been read , Bro . john Latta , the retiring W . AL , proceeded to instal Bio . Thomas Whitehead as his successor in the chair , the ceremony being performed in a very efficient manner . The oflicers were invested as follows : Bros . John Latta , I . P . M . ; James Pendleton , S . W . ; John Brotherton , J . VV .: Dr . S . 7 . M'Geor . o-p .
P . P . G . R ., Treas . ( re-elected ); Roger White , Sec ; C . A . Luker , S . D . ; Simon Jude , J . D * . ; A . Huther , I . G . ; Lieut . J . Macnab , S . S . ; J . Proctor , J . S . ; T . Salter , P . G , J . D ., M . C ; and P . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the VV . M ., in a few well-chosen terms , presented Bro . J . Latta with a valuable Past Alaster's jewel , in recognition of his excellent services during his year ' s occupancy of oflice .
The presentation was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Latta , who spoke of the pleasure which he had experienced in doing his best for the lodge during the past year . At the conclusion of the business portion of the proceedings , the brethren took train for Southport , where , after viewing the "lions" of the pleasant wateiing place , they adjourned to the Prince of Wales Hotel . Here a banquet was served under the direction of Bro . Marshallthe new
, manager , and the manner in which it was supplied gave universal satisfaction to all who were present . The chair was occupied by Bro . Thomas Whitehead , VV . M ., and he was supported by an unusually large number of P . G . Officers and other influential brethren . There were upwards of eighty present , by whom the banquet and the
afterentertainment were greatly enjoyed . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., the S . VV ., and J . VV . ; and Bro . H . S . Alpass , G . Std . Br ., responded for "The D . G . M . and the Grand Oflicers , Present and Past . " " The Oflicers of the Province" was responded to bv Bro . Callow . J
"The Masonic Charitable Institutions , " proposed by Bro . R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D ., was acknowledged by Bro . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , who stated thatat present there were nearly 150 children reaping the benefits of the West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution . Bro . R . Martin , P . M . 1182 , one of the Honorary Secretaries of the Institution , also replied ; and in the course of his speech he said that during the past year thc sum of
j ( , 937 had been expended in the educational advancement of children connected with the Institution . "The VVorshipful Master , " proposed by Bro . J . Latta , in flattering terms , was responded to by Bro . Whitehead , VV . M ., who spoke of the long list of distinguished Masons who had occupied the chief place of honour in the lodge during the last century . " The Visiting Brethren " was replied to bv Bros .
Councillor Ball , VV . M . 673 ; MacKcnzie , P . AL , Treas . 1609 ; and Dr . Kisch , M . C . 216 . J ' " The Installing Master and Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bros . J . Latta , I . P . M ., and R . Brown , P . M . "The Officers , " given by the VV . M ., was responded to by Bros . Dr . M'George , Treas ., and R . White , Sec . A capital musical programme was given by Bros . Major Nicholls , R . N . Hobart , J . P . Bryan , VV . Ouayle , VV . Lewis , and J . Pugmire * " *"
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( N 0 . 2 S 1 ) . —The brethren composing this lodge , which meets in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , celebrated the anniversary of St . John the Baptist , on the 28 th ult ., by dining together at Rigg's Hotel , Windermere . Several of the brethren left Lancaster by an early morning train for Barrow , and went through the iron and steel works , and also through the ship-building yard and its
many workshops , in that town , permission having been previously obtained for this purpose . The visit to these busy hives of industry was very interesting , and much appreciated by the party . Others of the brethren went by the noon train to Windermere , and after spending a few hours on "theQueen of English lakes , " all assembled at Rigg ' s Hotel about five , those present numbering about thirty .
Bro . John Pilkmgton , the VV . M . presided , the vicechair being occupied by Bro . B . Gregson , S . VV . Amongst those present were Bros . E . Simpson , James Hatch , J . Fenlon , John Hatch , John Atkinson , VV . Hall , T . Atkinson , G . Relland , VV . King , G . Cleminson , E . Clark , A . McRaith , and others .
On the removal of the cloth , thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , but , owing to the fineness of the evening , the speeches were exceedingly brief . The toast list was as follows : "Thc Oueen , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England , " proposed by the Chairman .
"The Pro G . M ., the D . G . AL , and Officers of Grand Lodge , and Provincial Grand Lodge , " proposed by bro . John Hatch , and responded to by Bro . VV . Hall . " The VVorshipful Master of the Lodge of Fortitude " was proposed by Bro . J . Atkinson , and acknowledged by the Chairman . Bro . Kelland gave the toast of " The Immediate Past Master , " which was responded to by Bro . John Atkinson . " The Healths of the 'Treasurer and Secretary " was
entrusted to Bro . Fenton , and acknowledged by Bro . John Hatch . Bro . Cleminson proposed " The Wardens , " to which Bros . Gregson and Bayley responded . Bro . Hall gave " The Junior Officers , " which was acknowledged by Bros . McRaith and Thistlethwaite . The list was completed by drinking " The Healths of the Visitors , " which was proposed by Bro . Clark , andV responded to by Bro . S . Satterthwaitc .
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( Craft -plaSDitrn . NELSON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., atthe Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich . Bro . E . B . Hobson , VV . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and visitors * . Bros . F . \ . Dawson , P . M . ; VV . J . Graham , P . M . ; VVBowlesPAL * EB . HobsonP . M . ; C Norman ,
. , . , . , P . M ., See ; T . Butt , P . M .. Treas . ; A . Woodley , I . AL ; ] . VVarren , P . M . ; J . Wilkins , P . M . ; G . Beaver , S . W . ; J . H . Roberts , J . W . ; T . Ovenden . S D . ; W . Ro < s , J . D ; C . Sweeting , LG . ; VV . Lacey , D . C . ; VV J . Bidgood , Org . ; I . A . Elder , VV . M . . 47-5 , <*• H * Masters , S . D . , 3 ,- A . " F . Jewell , 115 S ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . A . Eton , K . C ., was raised to the Sublime Degree , and then utterly unanimous
was the vote that p laced Bro . G . Beaver , the respected S . VV .. in the position of W . M . elect tor the ensuing twelve months . Bro . T . Butt , P . M ., was also unanimously reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Lackland , lyler . It was then unanimously resolved that the annual installation banquet should be held at the New Falcon Hotel , Gravesend ; and Bro . Butt having given notice of motion that the meetings of the lod"e be in " future five , instead of nine , as at present ,
the lodge was closed in due form . After partaking of a pleasant little supper , the VV . M . gave the usual loval and Masonic toasts ; and then the I . P . M ., Bvo . Wilkins , proposed " The Health of the W . M " He said that this would be the last time that he should have the pleasure of proposing the toast , and could only repeat that which he had said so many times durin < r the oast vear as to the many excellent qualities of
their esteemed W . M . He ( the VV . M . ) . had been most genial at their social boards , and had carried out his duty with firmness and courtesy . He trusted it had been as happy a year to their W . M . as it bad been to them . The VV . M ., in reply , said : As this is the last time shall have the pleasure of responding to the toast so kindly put Wil
and so heartily received by you , brethren , and also as - is most probably the last time I shall have the honour of presiding over you as your VV . M ., I may be permitted to say that I can hardly find words to thank you for the reiterated expression of good will that has to-night greeted the toast , so ably moposed by Bro . Wilkins . All that 1 catdo is to thank you first most sincerely , both oflicers and
brethren , for your continued kindness to me , and the forbearance you have always shown to my shortcomings . Since I have been your VV . M ., I have never had cause to regret having striven for the office . 1 have met such good men and such excellent Masons , with , I may say , such jovial dispositions , that I account my year of office as the nroudest and hamiiest of my life , and I shall , so long as I
live , look back to the years 1 SS 0 and 1 SS 1 as the year when I only found out what true Masonry meant . I trust that 1 have "iven you every satisfaction , and when I vacate this chair , ° as I shall shortly , do to an excellent Mason and good brother , I shall be found worthy of ranking myself among that bright list of Past Masters for which the Nelson Lodge has for so many years past been famous . I thank you most
heartily for your toast . Tht toast of " The Past Masters " followed , and was responded to severally by the P . M . ' s present . In responding for "The Visitors , " Bro . Elder expressed his sorrow that he had not been able , on account of ill-health , to be more frequently at their meetings than he had been . He had had the pleaeure of seeing their W . M . and his
predecessor installed , and was sure that the promises made then by Bro . Hobson had been faithfully carried out . I hey were told by the Book of Constitutions to visit onc another s lodges , so as to have , if possible , the universality of working . So far as the VV . M . elect was concerned , he ( Bro . Elder ) felt sure that they had coming to their head a good , true , and capable Mason , and one who would by his rule of the Nelson
and government sustain thc high prestige Lodge . "The Health of the VV . M . elect" was then proposed , and , in response , Bro . Beavis said that he felt sure if he was supported by the oflicers and brethren as their esteemed W . M . had been , he should have a good year of office . He thoroughly intended to make himself acquainted with the dutiesso as to carry them out to the satisfaction
, of every brother in the lodge . He felt the responsibilities and knew they were heavy ones , but hoped so to follow them as to be able to leave the chair with the same good feeling from one and all with which he was sure he entered The toast of " 'The Officers " followed , and the 'Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 65 ) . —The installation meeting of this pleasant little lodge was held on the 21 st ult ., at the Town Hall , Hounslow , when the brethren met to greet their twenty first Master . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last lodgeconlirmed , and an earnest appeal was made to Bro . Richards , P . P j G . I . W . Middx ., who had signified his intention of resigning
the Treasurership of the lodge , after having held it for the past sixteen years , to consent to hold the office for another year , which proved successful , to the great delight of the brethren : Bro . Walter , who had been appointed to succeed him , kindly consenting to waive his election . Bro . Richards then proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . Corston , and performed the ceremony in such a manner as to show an intimate and perfect knowledge of the
ritual of Masonry . 'The retiring Master , Bro . Walker , was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . An adjournment was then made the Red Lion Hotel , where Bro . Arnold had provided a banquet in a style which elicited the congratulations of all , drawing from the visitors remarks that it excelled many banquets that were provided at lodges in town . In the coun-e of thc evening Bro . Kichards was presented with a table musical box , as a mark of respect and esteem from the members of the lodge .
FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge held a meeting on the 21 st ult ., at the Albany 1 lotel , Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . VV .
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'Tavlor , P . M ., in the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . R . Saunders , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , Chap ., acting J . VV . ; Briggs , LG ., acting S . D . ; and Clark , acting I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , Bro . Jenkyns was most impressively raised to the Degree of a M . M . by the acting VV . M . Several communications having been read , Bro . VV . Taylor was unanimously nominated to the R . W . P . G . M . for Provincial Grand honours . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . There were no toasts .
MOZART LODGE ( No . 1929 ) . —The regular July meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House , Croydon , on the ist inst . The VV . M ., assisted by the Wardens and brethren , opened the lodge in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . No candidates being present , and it being election meeting , the same was proceeded with , that for VVM .
resulting unanimously in favour of Bro . Edwin Moss , S . VV . ; Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M . 1745 , was re-elected 'Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison Tyler . Bro . Moss tendered his best thanks to the lodge for electing him W . AL He promised to do all in his power to render his year of office agreeable , pleasurable , and he hoped satisfactory to them , and the officers selected to
assist him in the discharge of the lodge duties he was sure would meet with their entire approbation . Bro . Moss , being the next scrior officer of the lodge , rose , as he said , with a great deal of pleasure , to propose to them that which was equally gratifying to the brethren as himself . Their VV . M ., liro . E . M . Lott , was already a P . G . O . of the province , P . G . J . W . Jersey , and P . M . of
Lodges 245 and 1765 , and the decorations he wore bore ample testimony to his distinguished services , therefore , it was needless for him to say more than that their VV . M . had faithfully discharged his duties to the lodge . He ( the VV . M . ) knew well how deeply he had liveted his affections in their hearts ; he , therefore , proposed a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of £ 10 ios ., be presented , with a
suitable inscription engraved thereon , to their retiring VV . M ., Bro . Lott , as a small mark of their estimation for the eminent services rendered by him before and during his year of office . Bro . J . J . Phillips , J . VV ., rose and seconded the proposition , endorsing all that had been said by the S . VV ., and the same was unanimously carried by the lodge . Masonic business being ended the lodge was duly closed .
After banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed and duly honoured , thc W . M . proposed " The R . VV . Bro . Genl . Studholme Brownrigg , Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past , " reiterating the fact that their Provincial Grand Master had been with them during the whole evening , and had expressed to him his entire satisfaction
of their working and progress . He , the W . M ., knew the brethren , in conjunction with himself , felt deeply the honour thus conferred on them by the visit of their distinguished P . G . Master , lt would ill become him , their VV . M ., to even attempt to do justice to the merits of their P . G . Master ; but one thing he could say , that he yielded to no one a greater dutiful respect , and no one could feel and
appreciate more thc greater compliment paid him that evening by his presence than himself . He had promised to again visit them before long . They would therefore unite with him in a bumping toast and an appreciable fire The P . G . Master , in responding , thanked them for their reception , and admonished them to go on as they had commenced , and hoped in their prosperity they would not
forget the Charities . He had enjoyed a very pleasant evening among them , and trusted to sec the lodge fully represented at the next Provincial Grand Lodge A few minutes later he retired , amidst a shower of app * lause . "The Visitors" came next , being well received and ably responded to by Bros . Capt . Compton , Edwards , and others .
Bros . E . Moss , S . W ., and T . T . Phillips , J . W ., returned thanks for " Thc Officers . " Bro . T . Tremere returned thanks for " 1 hc Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Thomas , I . C , replied to the toast of "Absent Members . The VV . M . proposed the toast of " The Lay Members , "
paying them high compliment . Bros , the Hon . Nelson Hood , Grundtvig , and Holdgate , in telling terms expressed their acknowledgments to the VV . M . and brethren for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . 'The'Tyler ' s toast closed one of the most pleasant evenings possible to conceive , the musical portion of the programme being ably sustained by Bros . Ashton ,
Moss , and Tremere . The following is a full list of the brethren present : Bros . E . M . Lott , VV . M . ; Moss , S . W . ; Phillips , J . VV . ; Tremere , See ; Dewar , P . M . ; Thomas . LG . ; Hon . N Hood , Holdgate , Grundtvig , Leipold , Rose , and Compton , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Capt . Compton , 1615 ; Edmunds , J . VV . 1 C 95 ; Goodenough , S . W . 1 O 45 ; VV . 11 . Searle . 490 ; and others .
LIVERPOOL . —Merchants Lodge ( No . 241 ) . — There is no lodge in the whole of the extensive Province of West Lancashire which bears a more deservedly honourable position than the Merchants Lodge , No . 241 ; and , under the extremel y popular and excellent Masters who have recently occupied the chair , there seems little chance that it will soon lose its capital position .
Among the numerous summer festivals held by our Masonic brethren at this , the brightest , merriest time of the whole year , there are none so brilliantly successful or more enjoyable than that which takes p lace in connection with the Merchants , and that held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., when the annual installation took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , was perhaps the most successful of the
series . The lodge celebrated the centenary of its consecration some two years ago , when Bro . the Harlot Lathom , D . G . M . and R . VV . P . G . M ., was present to give eclat to the proceedings , and the honour which comes of a good " old age " is still present in a large measure in the century-old lodge , which has numbered , and still embraces
many good and true brethren . The brethren were summoned to business at eleven o ' clock , at the Masonic Hall , where there was a large attendance . Bro . John Latta , VV . M ., presided at the opening , and amongst those present were Bros . R . Brown , P . P . G . Treas ., P . M . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . M . ; J . Winsor , P . M . ; G . Hutchin , P . M . ; T . Salter P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; T . Whitehead , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; L Pendleton , J . VV . ; Dr . S . J . McGeorge , P . P . G . R ., Treas ., J . Brotherton , Sec . ; R . White , S . D . ; A . Luker , ] . D S . Jude , I . G .. P . Ball , Tyler ; R . Davis , J . Redfearn , H ! Bryant , C . Robson , J . Proctor , J . Macnab , John Winsor R . Johnson , T . D . Jones , VV . Hughes , A . Hather , T . VV . Bruce , J . Duthner , VV . Steddiford , P . M . ; A . Woolrich
W . McLachlan , R . Richards , G . VV . Dixon , and H . Rigo-. Amongst the visitors were Bros . S . Alpass , G . Std . B * r ? 5 J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; Councillor ] . Ball , W . M . 6 * 71 - Councillor VV . J . Lunt , P . AL S 23 ; R . " Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 J . Atkinson , W . M . 1 O 09 ; F . M . Barnes . VV . M . 13 S 0 ; Dr . Kisch , M . C . 216 ; W . J . Hughes , P . M . 1013 ; J . Lyon , 1 G 20 ; Major Nicholls , 203 ; J . Middleton , S 23 ; VV . Lewis , 203 ; J . Keet , W . AL 1356 ; VV . BurnettOrg . 1393
, ; J . B . MacKcnzie , P . M ., Treas ., 1609 ; ] . P . Bryan , W . M . 1035 ; J . H . Parsons , 1432 ; and J . McCall , 594 . After the minutes haa * been read , Bro . john Latta , the retiring W . AL , proceeded to instal Bio . Thomas Whitehead as his successor in the chair , the ceremony being performed in a very efficient manner . The oflicers were invested as follows : Bros . John Latta , I . P . M . ; James Pendleton , S . W . ; John Brotherton , J . VV .: Dr . S . 7 . M'Geor . o-p .
P . P . G . R ., Treas . ( re-elected ); Roger White , Sec ; C . A . Luker , S . D . ; Simon Jude , J . D * . ; A . Huther , I . G . ; Lieut . J . Macnab , S . S . ; J . Proctor , J . S . ; T . Salter , P . G , J . D ., M . C ; and P . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the VV . M ., in a few well-chosen terms , presented Bro . J . Latta with a valuable Past Alaster's jewel , in recognition of his excellent services during his year ' s occupancy of oflice .
The presentation was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Latta , who spoke of the pleasure which he had experienced in doing his best for the lodge during the past year . At the conclusion of the business portion of the proceedings , the brethren took train for Southport , where , after viewing the "lions" of the pleasant wateiing place , they adjourned to the Prince of Wales Hotel . Here a banquet was served under the direction of Bro . Marshallthe new
, manager , and the manner in which it was supplied gave universal satisfaction to all who were present . The chair was occupied by Bro . Thomas Whitehead , VV . M ., and he was supported by an unusually large number of P . G . Officers and other influential brethren . There were upwards of eighty present , by whom the banquet and the
afterentertainment were greatly enjoyed . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., the S . VV ., and J . VV . ; and Bro . H . S . Alpass , G . Std . Br ., responded for "The D . G . M . and the Grand Oflicers , Present and Past . " " The Oflicers of the Province" was responded to bv Bro . Callow . J
"The Masonic Charitable Institutions , " proposed by Bro . R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D ., was acknowledged by Bro . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , who stated thatat present there were nearly 150 children reaping the benefits of the West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution . Bro . R . Martin , P . M . 1182 , one of the Honorary Secretaries of the Institution , also replied ; and in the course of his speech he said that during the past year thc sum of
j ( , 937 had been expended in the educational advancement of children connected with the Institution . "The VVorshipful Master , " proposed by Bro . J . Latta , in flattering terms , was responded to by Bro . Whitehead , VV . M ., who spoke of the long list of distinguished Masons who had occupied the chief place of honour in the lodge during the last century . " The Visiting Brethren " was replied to bv Bros .
Councillor Ball , VV . M . 673 ; MacKcnzie , P . AL , Treas . 1609 ; and Dr . Kisch , M . C . 216 . J ' " The Installing Master and Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bros . J . Latta , I . P . M ., and R . Brown , P . M . "The Officers , " given by the VV . M ., was responded to by Bros . Dr . M'George , Treas ., and R . White , Sec . A capital musical programme was given by Bros . Major Nicholls , R . N . Hobart , J . P . Bryan , VV . Ouayle , VV . Lewis , and J . Pugmire * " *"
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( N 0 . 2 S 1 ) . —The brethren composing this lodge , which meets in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , celebrated the anniversary of St . John the Baptist , on the 28 th ult ., by dining together at Rigg's Hotel , Windermere . Several of the brethren left Lancaster by an early morning train for Barrow , and went through the iron and steel works , and also through the ship-building yard and its
many workshops , in that town , permission having been previously obtained for this purpose . The visit to these busy hives of industry was very interesting , and much appreciated by the party . Others of the brethren went by the noon train to Windermere , and after spending a few hours on "theQueen of English lakes , " all assembled at Rigg ' s Hotel about five , those present numbering about thirty .
Bro . John Pilkmgton , the VV . M . presided , the vicechair being occupied by Bro . B . Gregson , S . VV . Amongst those present were Bros . E . Simpson , James Hatch , J . Fenlon , John Hatch , John Atkinson , VV . Hall , T . Atkinson , G . Relland , VV . King , G . Cleminson , E . Clark , A . McRaith , and others .
On the removal of the cloth , thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , but , owing to the fineness of the evening , the speeches were exceedingly brief . The toast list was as follows : "Thc Oueen , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England , " proposed by the Chairman .
"The Pro G . M ., the D . G . AL , and Officers of Grand Lodge , and Provincial Grand Lodge , " proposed by bro . John Hatch , and responded to by Bro . VV . Hall . " The VVorshipful Master of the Lodge of Fortitude " was proposed by Bro . J . Atkinson , and acknowledged by the Chairman . Bro . Kelland gave the toast of " The Immediate Past Master , " which was responded to by Bro . John Atkinson . " The Healths of the 'Treasurer and Secretary " was
entrusted to Bro . Fenton , and acknowledged by Bro . John Hatch . Bro . Cleminson proposed " The Wardens , " to which Bros . Gregson and Bayley responded . Bro . Hall gave " The Junior Officers , " which was acknowledged by Bros . McRaith and Thistlethwaite . The list was completed by drinking " The Healths of the Visitors , " which was proposed by Bro . Clark , andV responded to by Bro . S . Satterthwaitc .