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Owing to the brevity with which the after-dinner business was conducted , an opportunity was offered for a stroll on to Orrest Head above the hotel , before the train started on its homeward journey , and the rich and varied scenery of the lake district was seen to great advantage from this lofty prominence , under the rays of the setting sun .
¦ LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and there was a fair assembly of Past Masters and brethren . Bro . Geo . Gordon , W . AL , occupied the chair , and after the minutes of the May meeting had been duly confirmed , initiated two gentlemen who had
previously been proposed and balloted for , after which Bro . Thos . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Chester , ably installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Pendleton , S . VV ., the new VV . M . being presented by Bro . J . W . Ballard , P . AL , P . P . G . P .. and Bro . Henry Trevitt , P . M . After the usual honours , the following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Geo . Gordon , I . P . M . ; 1 . Comins , S . VV . ; J .
Humphreys , J . VV . ; Geo . Beekin . P . M .. Treas . ; D . Davis , Sec ; Henry Ellis , S . D . ; Jos . Sharpies , J . D . ; E . R . Hoblyn , I . G . ; John Blenkinsop , S . S . ; Edward Ellis , J-S . ; and J . Green , A . S . Bro . AI . Williamson being re-elected Tyler . The statement of accounts having been read by the Auditors ; on the motion of Bro . Chesworth , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire , two guineas were voted to the West
Lancashire Relief Fund , after which the new W . M . presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to the LP . AL on behalf of the lodge . Thebrethren afterwards dined together , and during the evening the usual Masonic toasts were given and duly
responded to . A Past Master ' s apron was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Gordon , by the VV . AI ., in the name of a few members of the lodge . During the evening Bros . Pusfield , Humphreys , Hannah , H . Ellis , and J . Ellis contributed to the harmony , Bro . Skeef , P . G . O ., accompanying in his usual brilliant manner .
MALDON . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1024 ) . — This Essex lodge , which is happily in possession of a welladapted hall ( one part of the ancient church ot St . Peter *) , held its installation meeting therein on the patron saint ' s day . The opening ode having been sung , the lodge was duly opened by the VV . M ., VV . Bro . D . J . Wright , assisted bv the Wardens , Bros . F . Bird ( W . AL elect ) and T . I .
Cramphorn , who then raised Bro . E . J . Smith and passed Bro . N . F . Christie . The lodge then received the R . VV . D . P . G . M . of Essex , VV . Bro . F . A . Philbiick , Q . C , P . G . D ., and he then proceeded to install Bro . Bird into the chair of K . S ., which ceremony he performed with such masterly ability as to elicit frequent marks of admiration from the brethren . The new VV . M . then invested the
following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . J . Cramphorn , S . VV . ; John Hutley , J . VV . ; Rev . E . R . Horwood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . ] . Sansom , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Secretary ; Edmund Gowers , P . G . Org ., Organist and S . D . ; A . VV . Garrood , J . D . ; Caleb S . Blyth , I . G . ; and G . Huxtable , Tyler . The Deputy
Provincial Grand Master then delivered with much eloquence the three addresses . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by representatives of lodges 51 , 160 , 27 G , 050 , 6 97 , 1543 , and 1734 . Two new members were proposed for initiation , and the closing ode having been sung , and the broken pillar passed round , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . During the intervals and procession various musical
selections were played on the valuable organ belonging to the lodge by Bros . Gowers , Turner , and Bowles . The brethren then adjourned from labour to refreshment , at the Blue Boar Hotel . The banqueting room had been handsomely decorated by Bro . E . J . Smith and assistants , the beautiful banner of the lodge being a considerable feature in the work . Aluch satisfaction was
expressed to the hostess at the excellent menu provided and the manner of service , and full justice was done by the brethren to the viands . There were present , in addition to those already named , the following brethren of the lodge and visitors : Bros . T . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , P . G . Sec . ; W . Humphreys , P . AL 1024 , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . Aldham , P . M . 1024 , P . P . G . P . ;
Rev . E . H . Crate , P . M . 697 , P . P . G . C ; W . Sowman , W . M . 51 ; I . J . T . Turner , P . M . 21 , P . P . G . Org . ; Jas . Nicholls , M . D ., P . M . 276 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . P . Lewin , I . P . M . 276 , P . G . S . of VV . ; F . Wiseman , P . M . 1714 , P . G . J . D . ; C Osmond , J . VV . si , P . P . G . O . ; A . S . B . Sparling , Org . 51 ; E . J . Bridge , John Baker , VV . II . de Cean , R . Nightingale , H . F . Christie , E . J . Smith , and others .
The loyal toasts were received with tne usual heartiness , and that of "The Deputy Provincial Grand Master " was drunk with great enthusiasm . In responding , Bro . Philbrick , Deputy Prov . G . M ., referred at some length to the work of revision of the Book of Constitutions which Grand Lodge had recently and for some time been engaged in—a work which would not
alter in the slightest degree the grand principles of the Craft , but simply improve matters of detail , and make the Constitutions more easily understood . This toast , as well as the others , was accompanied with capital firing . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Provincial Grand Organist ( Bro . Gowers ) , and were Well carried out . A platform was erected at one end of the 00
¦ m , and during the banquet a string band discoursed a well selected programme , and a full programme of vocal and instrumental music enlivened the subsequent proceed'" gs , the entertainers being the W . M ., Bros . Osmond , ¦ j 'parling , Gowers , Turner , Bird , Lewin , and Alaster Ibbs ; "ros . Wiseman and Smith also gave recitations .
fro . Philbrick expressed to the P . G . Organist Ins belief that he had never remembered so complete and effectivearrangement before , in a private lodge , either in town or country . Altogether the brethren enjoyed a very pleasant evening , and one whicli will long be remembered as one of the most successful in the annals of 1024 .
EGREMONT . —Kenlis Lodge ( No . 1267 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tues-S ? V , the 27 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . W . L . ' owerson as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a good "sterol members and visitors . The lodge was opened by i , * J ; I '" . Kirkconel , VV . M ., with the following oflicers : Ores . J . Fearon , as S . W . ; VV . L . Towerson , J . W . ; Rev .
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G . B . Amies , Chap ., P . G . Chap . ; L . Chapman , Treas . ; VV . Sharp , See and Org . ; S . Braithwaite , S . D . ; J . Black , ) . !) . ; ] . Lewthwaite , I . G . ; S . Braithwaite , Tyler ; Ed . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Aluncaster , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; J . ] . Robson , P . M . ; G . Douglas , H . Ashley , Ed . Satterthwa ' ithe , T . H . Walker , VV . Rowe , j . Jackson , I . Dyson , B . Grey , VV . J . Blythe , T .
Richardson , J . Killey , A . E . Lamb , VV . Burnyeat , T . Vincent , J . Smith , J . J . Wilson , R . 'Tyson , Ed . Bromley , J . Dickinson , and VV . Armstrong . Visitors : Bros . J . VV . . Montgomery , VV . M . 119 ; J . McArthur , J . VV . ; C . Mossop , VV . F . Hunter , G . Dalrymple , VV . AI . S 72 , P . G . A . D . C ; F . Hodgson , P . M . ; H . Burns , J . D . ; J . S . Braithwaite , H . Cooke , 1350 ; VV . Bradley ,
VV . M . 1390 ; G . Hill , Sec ; R . Black , S . D . ; Jordan Ashworth , VV . M . iCfio ; B . Craig , J . W . ; F . T . Allatt , J . D . ; C . Gowan , LG . ; and J . Johnston , Tyler . Bros . Clarke and Muncaster performed the duties of Installing Alasters in a most effective manner , and the newlyinvested VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . I . F . Kirkconel , I . P . M . ; Dr . Braithwaite ,
S . VV . ; R . Tyson , J . VV . ; li . Satterthwaite , Treas . ; E . Bromley , See ; Rev . VV . Thwaites , Chap . ; J . Black , S . D . ; J . Lewthwaite , J . D . ; R . Baxter , P . M ., D . C ; A . E . Lamb , Org . ; VV . J . Blythe , LG . ; VV . Burnyeat , G . Douglas , J . Kelley , and VV . Rowe , Stewards ; and S . Braithwaite , Tyler . With " Hearty good wishes " from the many visitors , the
lodge was closed in form , and the brethren , at the invitation of Bro . Towerson , adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where an excellent spread awaited them , which was presided over by the W . AL , faced by his Wardens . Ample justice was done to the loyal and Masonic toasts , and with a long list of songs and recitations , a very pleasant evening was spent ; the Tyler ' s toast bringing the proceedings to a ciose
. LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . — The members of this lodge mustered in strong force at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 20 th ult ., to assist at the installation of the W . AL The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . N . Robertson , who was supported by Bros . J . Holms , S . VV ., * Geo . Wynn , J . VV . ; R . B .
Burgess , I . P . M . ; J . IL Bradshaw , P . AL Treas . ; F . Knight , P . AL Sec . ; J . Cook , J . D . ; J . P . Chapman , LG . ; M . Brown , S . J . Hodgson , Org . ; and VV . H . Bell , Tyler . Among a numerous array of visitors we noticed Bros . R . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; H . Ashmore , P . M . S 23 ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Berch , P . M . 203 ; J . P . Bryan , W . M . 1035 ; J . King , Sec .
S 23 ; and others . The W . M . elect ( Bro . J . Holme , S . VV . ) , a very popular member of the lodge , was presented by Bros . J . Bradshaw and R . B . Burgess , and efficiently installed by Bro . F . Knight , P . M . Alter the usual honours the following officers were invested : Bros . N . Robertson , LP . AL ; J . II . Bradshaw , P . M ., S . VV . ; G . Wynn , J . VV . ; John Davies , Treas . ; F .
Knight , P . M . Sec . ( re-appointed ); J . P . Chapman , S . D . ; M . Brown , J . D . ; VV . Barnes , LG . ; John Hodgson , Hon . Org . ; P . Dickinson , XV . Ellis , and W . White , Stewards ; R . B . Burgess , P . M ., Al . C ; and XV . H . Ball was reelected Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , when the usual P . M . jewel was presented to the I . P . M ,, Bro . N . Robertson ; and a pair of gold spectacles and a handsome timepiece to the Hon . Organist , Bro . John Hodgson for his long and oflicient services at the organ .
ST . ALBANS . —Halsey Lodge ( No , 1479 ) . — A lodge of emergency was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., for the purpose of initiating two gentlemen connected with the Abbey Church , viz ., Rev . P . Deedes , M . A ., Senior Curate , and Mr . George Gaffe , F . C . O ., Organist . The ceremony was admirably performed by the W . AI ., Bro . C . D . Reynolds , P . P . G . A . P .. who also
gave the charge and explained the tracing board in such a manner as to call forth the hearty congratulations of every brother present . A supper was afterwards provided by Bro . Marks , P . M ., at the Peaton Hotel , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been drunk , the VV . M . proposed "The Health of the two Initiates , " and said that he and all the brethren
had had great pleasure in receiving into their ancient Order two gentlemen so closely connected with their glorious old Abbey Church , which was built in memory of our protomartyr , St . Alban , and who , with St . Amphibalus , is said to have first founded Freemasonry in this country , within almost a stone's throw of the room they were now in . There were a large number of brethren of the lodge
present , as also visiting Bros . Rev . I'inch , P . G . Chap . ; Dr . Mann , of Cambridge , and C . Masters , 32 , of St . John , N . B ., Canada . The lodge was represented on the following day at the Boys' School Festival b y Bro . Thomas Kent , ' P . AL , P . P . G . D ., who is the third Steward to the Festivals that the lodge has sent this year .
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ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —This lodge met at Bro . Yatton's , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E ., Bros . IT . Aarons , W . M . ; L . C . Haslip , S . VV . ; Alarks , J . W . ; J . Taylor , Deacon ; J . R . Shingfield , I . G . ; Jones P . AL ; Job , Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was ably worked , Bro . bhingfield being candidate . Bro . J . Taylor worked the First and Bro . Job the Second , Third , and Fourth Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Haslip was elected W . AL for the ensuing meeting , and a vote of thanks was passed in recognition of the able performance of Bro . Aarons in the chair for the lirit time in the lodge . All business being ended , lodge was closed in harmony .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . — Thc regular meetings of this lodge were continued on Tuesday , the . ( th inst ., at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney . Present : Bros . A . Waller , W . M . ; Harper , S . W . ; Ellingford , J . VV . ; Stephens , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; G . Price , I . G . ; Barnes , P . AL , Preceptor ; Berry , P . M . ; Gower , and Evans . Lodge was formally opened , and minutes read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was worked , Bio .
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Gower being the candidate . Bro . Taylor worked ^ thc First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture , " the brethren assisting . Bro . Ellingford was elected to perform the duties appertaining to the chair on the next lodge meeting , and Bro . Barnes , P . M ., gave a notice of motion in connection with the officers of the lodge , and lodge was closed .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 60 ) . — At the meeting of the above lodge , on the 4 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , there were present Bros . Jones , VV . M . ; Wardell , S . VV . ; Corbie , J . W . ; Smyth , Treas . ; *• . Carr , Hon . See ; Catling , S . D . ; Robinson , J . D . ; Bunker , LG . ; Pacfitt , Hammond , Forss , Christian , T . Clarkand others .
, Lodge was duly opened and minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony ot initiation was worked , Bro . Hammond being the candidate . The chair was then occupied by Bro . Christian , who , having regularly interrogated Bro . Hammond , advanced the lodge , and worked the ceremony of conferring the Second Degree . Lodge was resumed ,
whereupon Bro . l-orss worked the Third , and Bro . T . Clark the Fourth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wardell was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , when we are informed Bro . J . Stevens , P . AL , & c , will deliver a lecture explanatory ol the rituals and ceremonies of the hirst Degree , and the attendance of brethren is invited . Lodge will be opened at eight o'clock prompt .
UPTON LODGE ( No . I 22 ) .-An extremely well-attended meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . Gray ' s , the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , on the 29 th ult . Bro . T . E . Horlcy ably filled thc chair , and was well supported by Bros . Keyes , . S . VV . ; G . VV . Rowe , J . VV . ; G . Gieseke , Treas ., S . D . ; VV . Ford , I . D . ; I . Oxley , LG . ; A . ClarkW . M . 1227 as LP . AL ; C . ' ( .
, , Free , Hon . Secretary ; Benjamin , Kramm , A . G . Clements , Alorris , Welsh , Gray , Hambach , Moss , Perkins , Lane , Turbefield , Everett , G . IT . Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was next very creditably worked , Bro . Welsh , the
last initiate of the mother lodge , being candidate . The same brother was questioned for the Second Degree , and acquitted himself very efficiently . Bro . Stephens next worked several Sections , the brethren assisting . Bro . Keyes was elected W . M . for thc ensuing meeting , and a profitable meeting was closed in harmony . Bro . Walsh , 1227 , was admitted a member of the lodge .
DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —This lodge met , as usual , on the 30 th ult ., at the Bricklayers' Arms , Narrow-street , Limehouse . Present -. Bros . Waller , P . M ., W . AL ; Chapman , S . VV . ; Ettling , J . VV . ; Charlton , Treas . ; Buchan , P . M ., Sec . ; Rolfe , S . D . ; Saunders , J . D . ; Waterfield , LG . and Steward ; Atkins , P . AL , Preceptor ; Dixon , and Stephens . Visitor
: Bro . J . R . Shingfield , J . D . 554 . Lodge was duly opened and minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Charlton was subsequently questioned as an applicant for the Third Degree , and entrusted , and on lodge being fully advanced , the ceremony of raising was capitally rendered . Bro . Atkins , P . M ., next gave a lecture explanatory of the tracing board of the Degree , which was hihly
eng joyed , and was creditably rendered , for the Hrst time , by Bro . Atkins . Bro . Chapman , VV . M . S 9 S , was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . Bro . Shingfield , J . D . 554 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . After an exhaustive discussion , it was unanimously resolved
to continue the meetings of the lodge through the summer months , a course which the success of the lodge of late was deemed to warrant , especially in the interests of the officers of the mother lodge who attend , as otherwise when the parent commences its labours in the autumn , the officers would not be so well qualified for their duties .
STAR LODGE ( No . 1-375 )—This increasing lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday last , at the new home , the Five Bells , New Cross-road ( near New Cross Gate ) . The VV . AI . for the evening happened to be liro . J . R . Behenna , just elected W . AL of the Chislehurst Lodge , who worked the First Degree , assisted by Bros . Nunn , S . VV . ; Youngman , J . VV . ; Waterman , P . M ., S . D . ; Goodale , J . D . ; IT . B . Taylor , LG . ; Andrews ,
P . AL , Preceptor ; and Walter Martin , Sec , Bro . Rotheroe impersonating the candidate , and the thirty-five other brethren who were present were much pleased with the working of the W . M . It was afterwards agreed to appoint a peimanent paid Steward , so that the comforts of the brethren attending the lodge might , if possible , be increased during the necessary ceremonies . The lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned till next Saturday , when Bro . Nunn will occupy the chair of VV . AI .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 L—A good meeting of the members of the above lodge mustered at the bt . George's Hotel , Millwall Docks , under the presidency of Bro . Millington , W . M . ; Stapleton , S . VV . ; W . J . Bonner , J . VV . ; Carnaby , P . M ., Treas . ; S . G . Bonner , See ; McLeod , S . D . ; VV . Clark , j . D . ; Raiker , I . G . Past . Masters Delves , Preceptor ; Shayes , Bennett , Saundersand other
, lay members of the mother lodge . Ixidge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The VV . AI . gave a creditable rendering of the first ceremony , Bro . Saunders being the candidate . Afterwards the same brother practised trie questions for the next Degree , and the remainder of the evening was devoted to social enjoyment , at the conclusion of which lodge was closed in harmony .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) .-The regular meeting of the above lodge was continued on Monday last , at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgatestreet , E . C . Present : Bros . Goo ' cnougb , W . AL Hiscox , S . VV ; Freeman , J . VV . ; J . Laurence , Sec ; Wheelliouse , S . D . ; j . Young , j . D . j DuneKer , I . G . ; G . F . Gaudin , T . AlcButt , W . McButt , Stephens , and others .
Lodge was opened with all necessary formalities , and thc minutes of the previous lodge meeting submitted and confirmed , 'lhe ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Gaudin candidate . After this Bro . VV . M . worked the First , and Bro . Laurence , Secretary , the Second Sections of the Lecture , which were ably rendered with the assistance of thc brethren . Unfortunately Bro . Pennetather , thc esteemed Preceptor of thc lodge , was again unable to
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Owing to the brevity with which the after-dinner business was conducted , an opportunity was offered for a stroll on to Orrest Head above the hotel , before the train started on its homeward journey , and the rich and varied scenery of the lake district was seen to great advantage from this lofty prominence , under the rays of the setting sun .
¦ LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and there was a fair assembly of Past Masters and brethren . Bro . Geo . Gordon , W . AL , occupied the chair , and after the minutes of the May meeting had been duly confirmed , initiated two gentlemen who had
previously been proposed and balloted for , after which Bro . Thos . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Chester , ably installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Pendleton , S . VV ., the new VV . M . being presented by Bro . J . W . Ballard , P . AL , P . P . G . P .. and Bro . Henry Trevitt , P . M . After the usual honours , the following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Geo . Gordon , I . P . M . ; 1 . Comins , S . VV . ; J .
Humphreys , J . VV . ; Geo . Beekin . P . M .. Treas . ; D . Davis , Sec ; Henry Ellis , S . D . ; Jos . Sharpies , J . D . ; E . R . Hoblyn , I . G . ; John Blenkinsop , S . S . ; Edward Ellis , J-S . ; and J . Green , A . S . Bro . AI . Williamson being re-elected Tyler . The statement of accounts having been read by the Auditors ; on the motion of Bro . Chesworth , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire , two guineas were voted to the West
Lancashire Relief Fund , after which the new W . M . presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to the LP . AL on behalf of the lodge . Thebrethren afterwards dined together , and during the evening the usual Masonic toasts were given and duly
responded to . A Past Master ' s apron was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Gordon , by the VV . AI ., in the name of a few members of the lodge . During the evening Bros . Pusfield , Humphreys , Hannah , H . Ellis , and J . Ellis contributed to the harmony , Bro . Skeef , P . G . O ., accompanying in his usual brilliant manner .
MALDON . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1024 ) . — This Essex lodge , which is happily in possession of a welladapted hall ( one part of the ancient church ot St . Peter *) , held its installation meeting therein on the patron saint ' s day . The opening ode having been sung , the lodge was duly opened by the VV . M ., VV . Bro . D . J . Wright , assisted bv the Wardens , Bros . F . Bird ( W . AL elect ) and T . I .
Cramphorn , who then raised Bro . E . J . Smith and passed Bro . N . F . Christie . The lodge then received the R . VV . D . P . G . M . of Essex , VV . Bro . F . A . Philbiick , Q . C , P . G . D ., and he then proceeded to install Bro . Bird into the chair of K . S ., which ceremony he performed with such masterly ability as to elicit frequent marks of admiration from the brethren . The new VV . M . then invested the
following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . J . Cramphorn , S . VV . ; John Hutley , J . VV . ; Rev . E . R . Horwood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . ] . Sansom , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Secretary ; Edmund Gowers , P . G . Org ., Organist and S . D . ; A . VV . Garrood , J . D . ; Caleb S . Blyth , I . G . ; and G . Huxtable , Tyler . The Deputy
Provincial Grand Master then delivered with much eloquence the three addresses . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by representatives of lodges 51 , 160 , 27 G , 050 , 6 97 , 1543 , and 1734 . Two new members were proposed for initiation , and the closing ode having been sung , and the broken pillar passed round , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . During the intervals and procession various musical
selections were played on the valuable organ belonging to the lodge by Bros . Gowers , Turner , and Bowles . The brethren then adjourned from labour to refreshment , at the Blue Boar Hotel . The banqueting room had been handsomely decorated by Bro . E . J . Smith and assistants , the beautiful banner of the lodge being a considerable feature in the work . Aluch satisfaction was
expressed to the hostess at the excellent menu provided and the manner of service , and full justice was done by the brethren to the viands . There were present , in addition to those already named , the following brethren of the lodge and visitors : Bros . T . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , P . G . Sec . ; W . Humphreys , P . AL 1024 , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . Aldham , P . M . 1024 , P . P . G . P . ;
Rev . E . H . Crate , P . M . 697 , P . P . G . C ; W . Sowman , W . M . 51 ; I . J . T . Turner , P . M . 21 , P . P . G . Org . ; Jas . Nicholls , M . D ., P . M . 276 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . P . Lewin , I . P . M . 276 , P . G . S . of VV . ; F . Wiseman , P . M . 1714 , P . G . J . D . ; C Osmond , J . VV . si , P . P . G . O . ; A . S . B . Sparling , Org . 51 ; E . J . Bridge , John Baker , VV . II . de Cean , R . Nightingale , H . F . Christie , E . J . Smith , and others .
The loyal toasts were received with tne usual heartiness , and that of "The Deputy Provincial Grand Master " was drunk with great enthusiasm . In responding , Bro . Philbrick , Deputy Prov . G . M ., referred at some length to the work of revision of the Book of Constitutions which Grand Lodge had recently and for some time been engaged in—a work which would not
alter in the slightest degree the grand principles of the Craft , but simply improve matters of detail , and make the Constitutions more easily understood . This toast , as well as the others , was accompanied with capital firing . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Provincial Grand Organist ( Bro . Gowers ) , and were Well carried out . A platform was erected at one end of the 00
¦ m , and during the banquet a string band discoursed a well selected programme , and a full programme of vocal and instrumental music enlivened the subsequent proceed'" gs , the entertainers being the W . M ., Bros . Osmond , ¦ j 'parling , Gowers , Turner , Bird , Lewin , and Alaster Ibbs ; "ros . Wiseman and Smith also gave recitations .
fro . Philbrick expressed to the P . G . Organist Ins belief that he had never remembered so complete and effectivearrangement before , in a private lodge , either in town or country . Altogether the brethren enjoyed a very pleasant evening , and one whicli will long be remembered as one of the most successful in the annals of 1024 .
EGREMONT . —Kenlis Lodge ( No . 1267 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tues-S ? V , the 27 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . W . L . ' owerson as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a good "sterol members and visitors . The lodge was opened by i , * J ; I '" . Kirkconel , VV . M ., with the following oflicers : Ores . J . Fearon , as S . W . ; VV . L . Towerson , J . W . ; Rev .
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G . B . Amies , Chap ., P . G . Chap . ; L . Chapman , Treas . ; VV . Sharp , See and Org . ; S . Braithwaite , S . D . ; J . Black , ) . !) . ; ] . Lewthwaite , I . G . ; S . Braithwaite , Tyler ; Ed . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Aluncaster , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; J . ] . Robson , P . M . ; G . Douglas , H . Ashley , Ed . Satterthwa ' ithe , T . H . Walker , VV . Rowe , j . Jackson , I . Dyson , B . Grey , VV . J . Blythe , T .
Richardson , J . Killey , A . E . Lamb , VV . Burnyeat , T . Vincent , J . Smith , J . J . Wilson , R . 'Tyson , Ed . Bromley , J . Dickinson , and VV . Armstrong . Visitors : Bros . J . VV . . Montgomery , VV . M . 119 ; J . McArthur , J . VV . ; C . Mossop , VV . F . Hunter , G . Dalrymple , VV . AI . S 72 , P . G . A . D . C ; F . Hodgson , P . M . ; H . Burns , J . D . ; J . S . Braithwaite , H . Cooke , 1350 ; VV . Bradley ,
VV . M . 1390 ; G . Hill , Sec ; R . Black , S . D . ; Jordan Ashworth , VV . M . iCfio ; B . Craig , J . W . ; F . T . Allatt , J . D . ; C . Gowan , LG . ; and J . Johnston , Tyler . Bros . Clarke and Muncaster performed the duties of Installing Alasters in a most effective manner , and the newlyinvested VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . I . F . Kirkconel , I . P . M . ; Dr . Braithwaite ,
S . VV . ; R . Tyson , J . VV . ; li . Satterthwaite , Treas . ; E . Bromley , See ; Rev . VV . Thwaites , Chap . ; J . Black , S . D . ; J . Lewthwaite , J . D . ; R . Baxter , P . M ., D . C ; A . E . Lamb , Org . ; VV . J . Blythe , LG . ; VV . Burnyeat , G . Douglas , J . Kelley , and VV . Rowe , Stewards ; and S . Braithwaite , Tyler . With " Hearty good wishes " from the many visitors , the
lodge was closed in form , and the brethren , at the invitation of Bro . Towerson , adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where an excellent spread awaited them , which was presided over by the W . AL , faced by his Wardens . Ample justice was done to the loyal and Masonic toasts , and with a long list of songs and recitations , a very pleasant evening was spent ; the Tyler ' s toast bringing the proceedings to a ciose
. LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . — The members of this lodge mustered in strong force at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 20 th ult ., to assist at the installation of the W . AL The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . N . Robertson , who was supported by Bros . J . Holms , S . VV ., * Geo . Wynn , J . VV . ; R . B .
Burgess , I . P . M . ; J . IL Bradshaw , P . AL Treas . ; F . Knight , P . AL Sec . ; J . Cook , J . D . ; J . P . Chapman , LG . ; M . Brown , S . J . Hodgson , Org . ; and VV . H . Bell , Tyler . Among a numerous array of visitors we noticed Bros . R . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; H . Ashmore , P . M . S 23 ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Berch , P . M . 203 ; J . P . Bryan , W . M . 1035 ; J . King , Sec .
S 23 ; and others . The W . M . elect ( Bro . J . Holme , S . VV . ) , a very popular member of the lodge , was presented by Bros . J . Bradshaw and R . B . Burgess , and efficiently installed by Bro . F . Knight , P . M . Alter the usual honours the following officers were invested : Bros . N . Robertson , LP . AL ; J . II . Bradshaw , P . M ., S . VV . ; G . Wynn , J . VV . ; John Davies , Treas . ; F .
Knight , P . M . Sec . ( re-appointed ); J . P . Chapman , S . D . ; M . Brown , J . D . ; VV . Barnes , LG . ; John Hodgson , Hon . Org . ; P . Dickinson , XV . Ellis , and W . White , Stewards ; R . B . Burgess , P . M ., Al . C ; and XV . H . Ball was reelected Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , when the usual P . M . jewel was presented to the I . P . M ,, Bro . N . Robertson ; and a pair of gold spectacles and a handsome timepiece to the Hon . Organist , Bro . John Hodgson for his long and oflicient services at the organ .
ST . ALBANS . —Halsey Lodge ( No , 1479 ) . — A lodge of emergency was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., for the purpose of initiating two gentlemen connected with the Abbey Church , viz ., Rev . P . Deedes , M . A ., Senior Curate , and Mr . George Gaffe , F . C . O ., Organist . The ceremony was admirably performed by the W . AI ., Bro . C . D . Reynolds , P . P . G . A . P .. who also
gave the charge and explained the tracing board in such a manner as to call forth the hearty congratulations of every brother present . A supper was afterwards provided by Bro . Marks , P . M ., at the Peaton Hotel , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been drunk , the VV . M . proposed "The Health of the two Initiates , " and said that he and all the brethren
had had great pleasure in receiving into their ancient Order two gentlemen so closely connected with their glorious old Abbey Church , which was built in memory of our protomartyr , St . Alban , and who , with St . Amphibalus , is said to have first founded Freemasonry in this country , within almost a stone's throw of the room they were now in . There were a large number of brethren of the lodge
present , as also visiting Bros . Rev . I'inch , P . G . Chap . ; Dr . Mann , of Cambridge , and C . Masters , 32 , of St . John , N . B ., Canada . The lodge was represented on the following day at the Boys' School Festival b y Bro . Thomas Kent , ' P . AL , P . P . G . D ., who is the third Steward to the Festivals that the lodge has sent this year .
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ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —This lodge met at Bro . Yatton's , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E ., Bros . IT . Aarons , W . M . ; L . C . Haslip , S . VV . ; Alarks , J . W . ; J . Taylor , Deacon ; J . R . Shingfield , I . G . ; Jones P . AL ; Job , Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was ably worked , Bro . bhingfield being candidate . Bro . J . Taylor worked the First and Bro . Job the Second , Third , and Fourth Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Haslip was elected W . AL for the ensuing meeting , and a vote of thanks was passed in recognition of the able performance of Bro . Aarons in the chair for the lirit time in the lodge . All business being ended , lodge was closed in harmony .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . — Thc regular meetings of this lodge were continued on Tuesday , the . ( th inst ., at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney . Present : Bros . A . Waller , W . M . ; Harper , S . W . ; Ellingford , J . VV . ; Stephens , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; G . Price , I . G . ; Barnes , P . AL , Preceptor ; Berry , P . M . ; Gower , and Evans . Lodge was formally opened , and minutes read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was worked , Bio .
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Gower being the candidate . Bro . Taylor worked ^ thc First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture , " the brethren assisting . Bro . Ellingford was elected to perform the duties appertaining to the chair on the next lodge meeting , and Bro . Barnes , P . M ., gave a notice of motion in connection with the officers of the lodge , and lodge was closed .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 60 ) . — At the meeting of the above lodge , on the 4 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , there were present Bros . Jones , VV . M . ; Wardell , S . VV . ; Corbie , J . W . ; Smyth , Treas . ; *• . Carr , Hon . See ; Catling , S . D . ; Robinson , J . D . ; Bunker , LG . ; Pacfitt , Hammond , Forss , Christian , T . Clarkand others .
, Lodge was duly opened and minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony ot initiation was worked , Bro . Hammond being the candidate . The chair was then occupied by Bro . Christian , who , having regularly interrogated Bro . Hammond , advanced the lodge , and worked the ceremony of conferring the Second Degree . Lodge was resumed ,
whereupon Bro . l-orss worked the Third , and Bro . T . Clark the Fourth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wardell was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , when we are informed Bro . J . Stevens , P . AL , & c , will deliver a lecture explanatory ol the rituals and ceremonies of the hirst Degree , and the attendance of brethren is invited . Lodge will be opened at eight o'clock prompt .
UPTON LODGE ( No . I 22 ) .-An extremely well-attended meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . Gray ' s , the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , on the 29 th ult . Bro . T . E . Horlcy ably filled thc chair , and was well supported by Bros . Keyes , . S . VV . ; G . VV . Rowe , J . VV . ; G . Gieseke , Treas ., S . D . ; VV . Ford , I . D . ; I . Oxley , LG . ; A . ClarkW . M . 1227 as LP . AL ; C . ' ( .
, , Free , Hon . Secretary ; Benjamin , Kramm , A . G . Clements , Alorris , Welsh , Gray , Hambach , Moss , Perkins , Lane , Turbefield , Everett , G . IT . Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was next very creditably worked , Bro . Welsh , the
last initiate of the mother lodge , being candidate . The same brother was questioned for the Second Degree , and acquitted himself very efficiently . Bro . Stephens next worked several Sections , the brethren assisting . Bro . Keyes was elected W . M . for thc ensuing meeting , and a profitable meeting was closed in harmony . Bro . Walsh , 1227 , was admitted a member of the lodge .
DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —This lodge met , as usual , on the 30 th ult ., at the Bricklayers' Arms , Narrow-street , Limehouse . Present -. Bros . Waller , P . M ., W . AL ; Chapman , S . VV . ; Ettling , J . VV . ; Charlton , Treas . ; Buchan , P . M ., Sec . ; Rolfe , S . D . ; Saunders , J . D . ; Waterfield , LG . and Steward ; Atkins , P . AL , Preceptor ; Dixon , and Stephens . Visitor
: Bro . J . R . Shingfield , J . D . 554 . Lodge was duly opened and minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Charlton was subsequently questioned as an applicant for the Third Degree , and entrusted , and on lodge being fully advanced , the ceremony of raising was capitally rendered . Bro . Atkins , P . M ., next gave a lecture explanatory of the tracing board of the Degree , which was hihly
eng joyed , and was creditably rendered , for the Hrst time , by Bro . Atkins . Bro . Chapman , VV . M . S 9 S , was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . Bro . Shingfield , J . D . 554 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . After an exhaustive discussion , it was unanimously resolved
to continue the meetings of the lodge through the summer months , a course which the success of the lodge of late was deemed to warrant , especially in the interests of the officers of the mother lodge who attend , as otherwise when the parent commences its labours in the autumn , the officers would not be so well qualified for their duties .
STAR LODGE ( No . 1-375 )—This increasing lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday last , at the new home , the Five Bells , New Cross-road ( near New Cross Gate ) . The VV . AI . for the evening happened to be liro . J . R . Behenna , just elected W . AL of the Chislehurst Lodge , who worked the First Degree , assisted by Bros . Nunn , S . VV . ; Youngman , J . VV . ; Waterman , P . M ., S . D . ; Goodale , J . D . ; IT . B . Taylor , LG . ; Andrews ,
P . AL , Preceptor ; and Walter Martin , Sec , Bro . Rotheroe impersonating the candidate , and the thirty-five other brethren who were present were much pleased with the working of the W . M . It was afterwards agreed to appoint a peimanent paid Steward , so that the comforts of the brethren attending the lodge might , if possible , be increased during the necessary ceremonies . The lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned till next Saturday , when Bro . Nunn will occupy the chair of VV . AI .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 L—A good meeting of the members of the above lodge mustered at the bt . George's Hotel , Millwall Docks , under the presidency of Bro . Millington , W . M . ; Stapleton , S . VV . ; W . J . Bonner , J . VV . ; Carnaby , P . M ., Treas . ; S . G . Bonner , See ; McLeod , S . D . ; VV . Clark , j . D . ; Raiker , I . G . Past . Masters Delves , Preceptor ; Shayes , Bennett , Saundersand other
, lay members of the mother lodge . Ixidge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The VV . AI . gave a creditable rendering of the first ceremony , Bro . Saunders being the candidate . Afterwards the same brother practised trie questions for the next Degree , and the remainder of the evening was devoted to social enjoyment , at the conclusion of which lodge was closed in harmony .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) .-The regular meeting of the above lodge was continued on Monday last , at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgatestreet , E . C . Present : Bros . Goo ' cnougb , W . AL Hiscox , S . VV ; Freeman , J . VV . ; J . Laurence , Sec ; Wheelliouse , S . D . ; j . Young , j . D . j DuneKer , I . G . ; G . F . Gaudin , T . AlcButt , W . McButt , Stephens , and others .
Lodge was opened with all necessary formalities , and thc minutes of the previous lodge meeting submitted and confirmed , 'lhe ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Gaudin candidate . After this Bro . VV . M . worked the First , and Bro . Laurence , Secretary , the Second Sections of the Lecture , which were ably rendered with the assistance of thc brethren . Unfortunately Bro . Pennetather , thc esteemed Preceptor of thc lodge , was again unable to