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P . G . M ., Lord Lathom , and the restof the Masonic Rulers . " In doing so he congratulated the lodge on its great prosperity , and also upon thc fact that in the midst of their progress the members had been specially mindful of . their Masonic Charities : He wished the VV . M . the greatest
success and comfort during his year of office , and hoped still further success would attend his occupancy of the chair .. Bro . T . K . Hughes gave the toast of "The * VV . M ., . " which was received with immense enthusiasm and Masonic
honours . ' . The compliment was acknowledged by Bro . Johnson , VV . M ., who expressed great pleasure at . seeing so many distinguished brethren present at his installation , assuring them that he would do ajl in his power to maintain the dignity arid true prosperity of the lodge . Other toasts followed , and in the course of the
proceedings a valuable Past Masters jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , was prcsented-to Bro . Squire Chapman , I . P . M ., as a mark of the appreciation of the brethren of the Victoria Lodge . An excellent musical programme was given during the evening by Bros . Major Nicholls , J . A . Muir , VV . Lewis , A . Child , D . . Keith , J . P . Bryan , T . VV . Edwards , Wilkinson , and J . D . Cockerton , and Bra . J . Snell gave a recitation with good effect .
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS . — Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —The annual installation ' meeting of this lodge was held at the Howard Arms Hotel , Whittle-le-Springs , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., the following being present : Bros . R . Irving , I . P . M . j A . Hall , P . M . ; James Lawrence , P . M . 7 ^ , 0 and 1032 ; John Heald . P . M . 71 , 0 and 1032 , Treas . ; J .. M . Kerr , P . M . P . G . S . ; A . G . Leigh ,
S . VV . ; A . G . Bird , S . D . ; Jos . Hopkinson , Sec . ; and R . Clayton . Visitors : Bros . E . Leigh , P . M . 147 G , Installing - Master ; J . D . Murray , P . M . 1335 , as J . W . ; E . Sale , P . M . 17 S ; and others . The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Arthur George Leigh , S . VV ., W . M . elect , was then presented ,
and having assented to the ancient charges , was , on the retirement of the brethren below the rank of P . M ., duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony throughout being efficiently performed by his brother , Bro . E . Leigh , P . M . 147 G . On the re-admission of the brethren the usual salutes and Masonic greetings were given in the three degrees , and the appointment and investiture of officers
then took place as follows : Bros . S . Fowler , S . VV . ; A . G . Bird , J . W . ; J . B . Cardwell , I . P . M . ; R . Irving , Treas . ; T . F . Jackson , Sec ; Jos . Hopkinson , S . D . ; anil VV . C P . Grimshaw , J . D . James Lawrence then presented the lodge with a receipt for ten guineas , paid in the name of the VV . M . of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at the recent Festival of which Bro . Lawrence
was- Steward . After " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large banquet room , where a sumptuous dinner awaited them , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ¦ duly honoured . — -- —— . LIVERPO . OL . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . I ° 35 ) . —Another of the numerous pleasant runs into the
country which form part of the summer , programmes of the majority of the Masonic lodges in this division of the county was made , on the 2 Gth ult ; , by the members of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1035 , as supplementary to the interesting installation proceeding which took place three weeks ago at the Skelme ' rsdale Hall , Westminster-road . Much wisdom was shown by the Committee of Selection in
choosing Chirk as the scene of the day ' s festivities , and as early as eight o ' clock in the morning upwards of 100 ladies and ' brethren started from the Woodside Station , and this party was numerously supplemented at a later period of the day , the entire company then , numbering about 200 . The weather fortunately was of the most delightful nature , and
immediately on reaching Chirk the ladies and gentlemen entered with zest into the day ' s enjoyment so liberally provided by the thoughtful care of the Committee charged with the arrangements . Amongst the chiefs of the Craft present were : Bros . J . J . Smith , W . M . ; Lewis Peake , I . P . M . ; G . Sculthorpe , P . M . ; A . Willis , P . M ., Treas . ; R . R . Forshaw
P . M . ; J . Tunstall , S . W .,- G . Mitchell , J . W . ; VV . Addison , Sec ,- T . Burchall , S . D . ; T . Macreavey , J . D . ; S . E . Davies , I . G . ; - Morris Solomon , S . S . ; E .-Gregory , J . S . ; and J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ,, D . C . Amongst the visitors were Bros . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Ballad , P . P . G . P . ; VV . Wilkinson , W . M . 10 SG ; ' J . Clarke , Org . 10 SG : VV . Roberts , S . VV . 10 SG ; Isaac
Evans , J . D . 10 SG ; W . Savage , I . P . M . 1 G 09 ; VV . Ashley , S . VV . 135 G ; T . Hatton , P . M . 203 j J . Hilton , P . M . 203 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D ., and others . _ The numerous and varied objects of interest in the surrounding neig hbourhood were visited in the course of the afternoon , chief amongst the sights of . the district being the ancient castle , the scat of Sir Thomas Biddulph . By
the kindness and courtesy of Mr . E . Griffiths , agent to the proprietor , permission was granted to the picnic party to inspect the splendid picture gallery and other parts of the castle . The charming walks and drives which abound in the immediate vicinity were greatly enjoyed , and general admiration was excited by the picturesque scenery of Chirk's surroundings .
Dinner and tea were served in the schoolroom , under the direction of Miss Hayward , proprietress of the Hand Hotel , whose catering could hardly have been excelled in quality and the satisfactory nature of the service . A quadrille band was in attendance in the grounds of the
hotel , and the younger branches of . the happy family gathering enjoyed themselves in dancing during a part of the day . ' The VV . M . and his officers did everything in their power to make the day ' s " out" successful and enjoyable ; and at the close of the picnic the party returned to Liverpool , a section by the G . 50 , and the remainder by the 9 . 35 trains .
* RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — There was a good gathering of members on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., and the work incidental to the meeting was ably carried out by liro . C . 1 " ... Birch , VV . M ., assisted by his principal oflicers . The lodge being closed , the brethren
adjourned from the schoolroom , which at present gives shelter to the lodge , to the Amherst Arms Hotel , where refreshment was supplied in the accustomed * excellent style , and the visitors present—one of whom hailed from Kurrachee—were entertained with that hospitality for which the Amherst Lodge is renowned .
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In the course of the evening , the Worshipful Master congratulated Bro . Durtnell , Treas ., on his appointment as Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , Kent , and expressed the hope that ere his term of office expired he might prove the fitness of the choice made by obtaining for his lodge more adequate and suitable buildings in which to work .
A hearty greeting was given to the visitors , and a very enjoyable evening was passed . Some of the London members arrived at Sevenoaks early in the forenoon , and paid a visit to * Bro . Sparrowhawk , J . D ., at his farm , * Ide Hill . The invigorating air and freshening breezes " were most grateful , and enabled thein to undergo the fatigue which subsequent work put upon them .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The members of this lodge met on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , where over 50 members and visitors attended to assist a ' t the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by Bro . George Wynn , VV . M ., supported by Bros . J . Holme I . P . M . ; R . B . Burgess , P . M . ; J . H . Bradshaw , P . M .
and the following officers : Bros . T . P . Chapman , S . W . ; John Davies , J . W . ; Thos . J . Jarman , Treas . ; Isaiah Leather , Sec . ; M . Brown , S . D . ; P . Dickinson , J . D . ; Wm . White ,-1 . C ; and VV . Henry Ball , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; Thomas Hatton , P . M . 203 ; L . Herman , P . M . 6 73 ; VV . C . ErwinP . M . 1393 ; John
, Barnes , S . VV . 157 O ; and W . T . Oversby , S . D . 1333 , After some preliminary business / the W . M . elect , Bro . T . Chapman , was presented by Bros . R . R . Burgess and John Holme , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . J . H . Bradshaw , who , in a most effective and efficient manner , installed him in the chair , according to ancient custom . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested the
following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . George Wynn , I . P . M . ; J . H . Bradshaw , P . M ., D . of C . - John Davies , S . W . ; W " . Brown , J . W . ; T . J . Jarman , Treas . ( re-elected ); Thomas Guile , Sec . ; W . Barnes , S . D . ; Wm . Ellis , J . D . ; Wm . VVhite , I . G . ; j . Boyle , S . S . ; Isaiah Leather , J . S . ; Wm . Henry Ball , Tyler ( reelected ) . The newly-installed Master then initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremony being performed in a highly satisfactory manner .
At the banquet which followed , Bro . George Wynn was presented with a very handsome Past Master's jewel , as a mark of esteem and in appreciation of the services rendered by him to the lodge . Bro . J . Holme , P . M ., was also presented by the members of the lodge with a Past Master's apron . A very enjoyable selection of glees and songs was given by . Bro . T . Hatton , P . M ., and the members of the
Hamer Glee Union ( Bro . Erwin , P . M ., & c ) , under the direction of Bro . G . S . Shenton , the Organist of the lodge . Bro . Casey , the efficient House Steward , catered very satisfactorily . On the following day the members held their first annual picnic at Eccleston Ferry , near Chester . The party left Lime-street by the 10 . 40 a . m . train , arriving at Chester at noon , where waggonettes were in readiness to convey them
to Eaton Hall ; permission having been obtained , the party viewed the magnificent conservatories and gardens ; After their visit to the gardens the party returned to Eccleston Ferry , where an excellent dinner and tea were provided for them by the worthy host , Mr . Enoch Partington . The remainder of the day was spent in dancing , boating , & c The party returned home by special train from Chester at nine p . m ., after spending a most enjoyable day .
PARKGATE . —Dee Lodge ( No . 1576 ) . —The installation meeting of th ' s lodge was held on Thursday week at the Union Hotel , when there was a large attendance of members and visitors . Among those present were Bros . T . Munnerley , W . M " . ; John Barnes , the VV . M . elect : T . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; H . Chesworth , P . M . ; W . Jones , P . M . ; the Hon . H . Holbrook , P . P .
Officer of Canada ; T . H . Tebbs , S . VV . ; Ramsden , VV . M . 425 ; H . Ellis , I . P . M . 721 ; -C S . Dean , I . P . M . 12 S 9 ; Rev . Bruster , 12 S 9 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 127 G ; Thorburn , P . M . 477 ; J . Jones , W . M . 605 ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . 1675 ; C . Birchall , S . D . 1035 ; M . E , Edwards Sec . of Royal Victoria ; W . M . Richmond , 721 ; James Clarke , J . W . G 65 ; and others .
I he lodge room having been elaborately decorated since the last installation , and a massive Master ' s chair and pedestals having been kindly presented by Bro . Richardson , the room had a very handsome appearance . The VV . M . elect , Bro . John Barnes , was presented by Bro . H . Chesworth , P . M ., and the Hon . H . Holbrook to the father of the lodge and Treas ., Bro . T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . C ,
who performed the installation ceremony in his usual efficient manner . The W . M . afterwards proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing * year as follows : Bros . T . Munnerley , I . P . M .. ; W . Taylor , S . VV . ; J . Morris , J . W . ; G . M . i Lloyd , Sec ; T . Chesworh , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . F . Bird , S . D . ; G . B . Richmond , J . D . ; I , Leary , I . G . ; J . Clarke , S . S . ; -VV . F . Richardson , J . S . ; VV . M . Phipps , Org . ; J . -Dutton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,
M . C . Bro . Craft was unanimously , re-elected Tyler . The proceedings of the lodge having concluded the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Acton in his usual satisfactory rhanner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to , and the VV . M . presented the I . P . M ., Bro , T . Munnerly , with a P . M . ' s jewel which had been subscribed for by the lodge , and for which he suitably thanked thebrethren .
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TWICKENHAM .-Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel . Among those present were : Comps . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . H . Middx . ; P . Z ., M . E . Z ., in the chair , in the absence of Ex . Comp . W . II . Saunders , T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., H . ; W . Taylor , P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z ., acting J ., Treas . ; T . R . Richnell , S . E . ; Rev . S . Saunders , S . N . ; Dunkley , Org . ; and others .
The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Rivett , 1503 , for exaltation , and it proved to be unanimous . Letters of apology for numerous absent companions having been read , a vote of condolence was . passed to Ex .-Comp . VV . II . Saunders , M . E . Z ., upon the great loss he has sustained by the death of his wife . The chapter was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
Mark Masonry.
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BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . ) . —A regular meeting was held at the-Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ,, under the ruling of Bro . Lawson Howts ,-assisted * by Bros . John Dutton , Treas . and P . M ., as I . P . M .,-Dr . Hopkins , P . G . W ., P . M . 26 and 74 , Chap . ; E . J . B . Mercer , P . G . S . Wks ., Sec , as M . O . ; J . J . Dutton , P . M ., as S . VV . ; F . VV . Dingle , J . W . ; VV . " H . Young , S . D ., as ' S . O . ; C , E . Davis , as J . O . ; Knightas I . G . ; and
Big-, wood , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Letters of apology for absence from eight officers and brethren wcre announced by the VV . M . No special business offering the Bye-laws were read . On the proposition of the Chaplain , seconded by the I . P . M ., a resolution was passed congratulating Bro . C W . Radway , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., on his appointment to the office of G . J . D . in the Grand Mark
Lodge , a well-merited honour conferredon him , and also a compliment to this lodge . The Secretary was directed to communicate this to him , and also to write to Bro . P . Braham , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W ., in kindly and fraternal terms , offering him the congratulations and best wishes of the brethren on his marriage , which having taken place on the previous day caused his unusual absence from the meeting .
1 he writer ot this report did not see the letter of apology . for absence , which might have been appropriately expressed in the scriptural words : " I have married a wife and there - fore cannot come . " By a vote of the lodge the Treasurer was directed to send one guinea as a contribution to thc fund for the widow of the late Bro . Dewar , Asst . Grand Secretary . The lodge was closed in an hour from the time of assembling .
Consecration Of The Apollo Lodge, No. 2042.
CONSECRATION OF THE APOLLO LODGE , No . 2042 .
A lodge specially organised for the numerous musical brethren resident in the city of Liverpool has been the " talk of the town " for a considerable period ; but onlv very recently has the scheme come to full fruition , culmfnating in the consecration of the Apollo Lodge , No . 2042 , on Monday , the 30 th ult . It mav be said that , with thp
exception of its charity , there is hardly any feature of Freemasonry in the Western Division of the Province of Lancashirewhich is more remarkable than the progresswhich marks the musical services in . the various lodges ; and it was therefore considered proper to take steps towards the establishment of a lodge which would largely embrace the musical talent which has thus done so much to improve and advance the services and interest of Masonry throughout the province .
Several well-known professors and adherents , of the musical art in Liverpool were largely instrumental in carrying out the necessary preliminaries , with the satisfactory result that the M . W . G . M . * , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , granted a charter for the consecration of the Apollo Lodge , numbered 2042 on the registry of the Grand Lodge of England . The roll of the extensive Province of West Lancashire , over which the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M .,
Prov . G . M ., rules with so much success , is increased to 52 lodges by the most recent accession , more than one-third of the number meeting in Liverpool . It may be interesting to note that no consecration has taken place in West . Lancashire since 1 S 79 , when the Worsley Lodge , No . 1814 , was added to the number , and that in Liverpool the last consecration was that of the Antient . Briton , No . 16 75 , in 1 S 77 , preceded by the
Marlborough , No . 1620 , in 1876 , and the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , No . 1609 , in the same year ; the latter has had one of the most prosperous histories in local Masonic records , being instituted , like the Apollo . Lodge , forthe accommodation of professional brethren , extending to musicians , dramatic artistes , and literary brethren . The new lodge starts under the most promising auspices , and there are several brethren holding offices in the
" Apollo " who have already won their * Masonic spurs . in other lodges . The consecration , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , was looked forward to . with much interest , and there was accordingly a large and thoroughly representative attendance of Prov . Grand Officers , Masters , Past Masters , from othe / lodges in the province and throughout the . United Kingdom . The proceedings were fixed to commence at two o'clock , and about
that hour there was a totalattendance of about 100 brethren , who , after assembling in the large lodge room , received the representatives of ihe Prov . Grand Lodge in due form . These included Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Dr . Francis J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . 7 S 6 ; Joseph Bell , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 1609 ; Richd . Brown , P . P . G . Treas . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , R . M . 241 , 13 S 0 ; Thomas Davies , P . G . P ., P . M . 11 S 2 ;
James P . Bryan , Prov . G . O . ; J . B . MacKenzie , Prov . G . S . D . ; Thomas Evans , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Wylie P . P . G . S . D . ; Richard Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Foote , P . G . S . ; John Pemberton , P . P . G . S : of W . ; Maurice Hart , P . G . D ., D . C ; and Councillor E . Paull , P . G . S . The following brethren , chiefly identified with the formation of the Apollo Lodge , were also present : Bros . ] ' . Skeaf , W . M .
designate ; Sergeant , P . M . ; T . Hatton , P . M . ; H . H . Smith . P . M . ; Joseph Oueen , James A .. Muir , Major H . J . Nicholls , ** D . Keith , W . Lewis , VV . Brogden , Colonel W . Townshend , John Bain , W . H . Ouayle , T . Cox , R . Martin , P . M ., E . Graham , J . BHsfield , field , J . H . Kelly , and J . Irving . The general attendance included Bros . P . Thomas , P . M . 1 505 ; G . Hutchin , P . M . 241 ; W . Parry , J . W . 150 s ; A . Bencdirt , 241 :
Walter Burnett , 1393 ; J . Beesley , I . P . M . S 23 ; . J . N . Cain , I . P . M . 594 ; P . B . Deuchar , P . M . 7 SG ; VV . H . Smith , I . P . M . 1393 ; F . A . Rainbow , J . D . 1393 ; R . Bethel , J . D . 1094 ; R . A . Davies , W . M . 13 S 0 ; Edward Ford , P . M ., Treas . 13 S 0 ; ] . Thompson , 203 ; Thomas Cretney , S 23 ; J . M . Smythe , W . M . 98 ; Geo . Godfrey , W . M . 673 ; John Williams , P . M . 11 S 2 ; A . Child , 1505 ; W . Ireland , J . S . 7 S 6 ; Robert Harley , VV . M . 1473 ; W . Leslie
Glassey , 1547 ; Major , 1205 ; D . Gumming , 1 G 09 ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . M . 1350 ; H . Burrows , P . M . C' 73 ; ° - J' Davies , 1675 ; . Thomas Roberts , P . M . G 73 ; Richard R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; James Bowyen , GG 7 ; David VVilliams , 16 75 ; J . W . Edington , 135 G ; J . Wannop , 1547 ; W . Foulkes , Sec . 1505 ; and others . ' After the lodge had been opened in due form , Bro . H . S . . Alpass , Past Grand St . ' B ., P . G . Sec , who occupied the position of Acting Provincial Grand Master , in the absence
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P . G . M ., Lord Lathom , and the restof the Masonic Rulers . " In doing so he congratulated the lodge on its great prosperity , and also upon thc fact that in the midst of their progress the members had been specially mindful of . their Masonic Charities : He wished the VV . M . the greatest
success and comfort during his year of office , and hoped still further success would attend his occupancy of the chair .. Bro . T . K . Hughes gave the toast of "The * VV . M ., . " which was received with immense enthusiasm and Masonic
honours . ' . The compliment was acknowledged by Bro . Johnson , VV . M ., who expressed great pleasure at . seeing so many distinguished brethren present at his installation , assuring them that he would do ajl in his power to maintain the dignity arid true prosperity of the lodge . Other toasts followed , and in the course of the
proceedings a valuable Past Masters jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , was prcsented-to Bro . Squire Chapman , I . P . M ., as a mark of the appreciation of the brethren of the Victoria Lodge . An excellent musical programme was given during the evening by Bros . Major Nicholls , J . A . Muir , VV . Lewis , A . Child , D . . Keith , J . P . Bryan , T . VV . Edwards , Wilkinson , and J . D . Cockerton , and Bra . J . Snell gave a recitation with good effect .
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS . — Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —The annual installation ' meeting of this lodge was held at the Howard Arms Hotel , Whittle-le-Springs , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., the following being present : Bros . R . Irving , I . P . M . j A . Hall , P . M . ; James Lawrence , P . M . 7 ^ , 0 and 1032 ; John Heald . P . M . 71 , 0 and 1032 , Treas . ; J .. M . Kerr , P . M . P . G . S . ; A . G . Leigh ,
S . VV . ; A . G . Bird , S . D . ; Jos . Hopkinson , Sec . ; and R . Clayton . Visitors : Bros . E . Leigh , P . M . 147 G , Installing - Master ; J . D . Murray , P . M . 1335 , as J . W . ; E . Sale , P . M . 17 S ; and others . The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Arthur George Leigh , S . VV ., W . M . elect , was then presented ,
and having assented to the ancient charges , was , on the retirement of the brethren below the rank of P . M ., duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony throughout being efficiently performed by his brother , Bro . E . Leigh , P . M . 147 G . On the re-admission of the brethren the usual salutes and Masonic greetings were given in the three degrees , and the appointment and investiture of officers
then took place as follows : Bros . S . Fowler , S . VV . ; A . G . Bird , J . W . ; J . B . Cardwell , I . P . M . ; R . Irving , Treas . ; T . F . Jackson , Sec ; Jos . Hopkinson , S . D . ; anil VV . C P . Grimshaw , J . D . James Lawrence then presented the lodge with a receipt for ten guineas , paid in the name of the VV . M . of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at the recent Festival of which Bro . Lawrence
was- Steward . After " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large banquet room , where a sumptuous dinner awaited them , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ¦ duly honoured . — -- —— . LIVERPO . OL . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . I ° 35 ) . —Another of the numerous pleasant runs into the
country which form part of the summer , programmes of the majority of the Masonic lodges in this division of the county was made , on the 2 Gth ult ; , by the members of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1035 , as supplementary to the interesting installation proceeding which took place three weeks ago at the Skelme ' rsdale Hall , Westminster-road . Much wisdom was shown by the Committee of Selection in
choosing Chirk as the scene of the day ' s festivities , and as early as eight o ' clock in the morning upwards of 100 ladies and ' brethren started from the Woodside Station , and this party was numerously supplemented at a later period of the day , the entire company then , numbering about 200 . The weather fortunately was of the most delightful nature , and
immediately on reaching Chirk the ladies and gentlemen entered with zest into the day ' s enjoyment so liberally provided by the thoughtful care of the Committee charged with the arrangements . Amongst the chiefs of the Craft present were : Bros . J . J . Smith , W . M . ; Lewis Peake , I . P . M . ; G . Sculthorpe , P . M . ; A . Willis , P . M ., Treas . ; R . R . Forshaw
P . M . ; J . Tunstall , S . W .,- G . Mitchell , J . W . ; VV . Addison , Sec ,- T . Burchall , S . D . ; T . Macreavey , J . D . ; S . E . Davies , I . G . ; - Morris Solomon , S . S . ; E .-Gregory , J . S . ; and J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ,, D . C . Amongst the visitors were Bros . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Ballad , P . P . G . P . ; VV . Wilkinson , W . M . 10 SG ; ' J . Clarke , Org . 10 SG : VV . Roberts , S . VV . 10 SG ; Isaac
Evans , J . D . 10 SG ; W . Savage , I . P . M . 1 G 09 ; VV . Ashley , S . VV . 135 G ; T . Hatton , P . M . 203 j J . Hilton , P . M . 203 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D ., and others . _ The numerous and varied objects of interest in the surrounding neig hbourhood were visited in the course of the afternoon , chief amongst the sights of . the district being the ancient castle , the scat of Sir Thomas Biddulph . By
the kindness and courtesy of Mr . E . Griffiths , agent to the proprietor , permission was granted to the picnic party to inspect the splendid picture gallery and other parts of the castle . The charming walks and drives which abound in the immediate vicinity were greatly enjoyed , and general admiration was excited by the picturesque scenery of Chirk's surroundings .
Dinner and tea were served in the schoolroom , under the direction of Miss Hayward , proprietress of the Hand Hotel , whose catering could hardly have been excelled in quality and the satisfactory nature of the service . A quadrille band was in attendance in the grounds of the
hotel , and the younger branches of . the happy family gathering enjoyed themselves in dancing during a part of the day . ' The VV . M . and his officers did everything in their power to make the day ' s " out" successful and enjoyable ; and at the close of the picnic the party returned to Liverpool , a section by the G . 50 , and the remainder by the 9 . 35 trains .
* RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — There was a good gathering of members on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., and the work incidental to the meeting was ably carried out by liro . C . 1 " ... Birch , VV . M ., assisted by his principal oflicers . The lodge being closed , the brethren
adjourned from the schoolroom , which at present gives shelter to the lodge , to the Amherst Arms Hotel , where refreshment was supplied in the accustomed * excellent style , and the visitors present—one of whom hailed from Kurrachee—were entertained with that hospitality for which the Amherst Lodge is renowned .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
In the course of the evening , the Worshipful Master congratulated Bro . Durtnell , Treas ., on his appointment as Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , Kent , and expressed the hope that ere his term of office expired he might prove the fitness of the choice made by obtaining for his lodge more adequate and suitable buildings in which to work .
A hearty greeting was given to the visitors , and a very enjoyable evening was passed . Some of the London members arrived at Sevenoaks early in the forenoon , and paid a visit to * Bro . Sparrowhawk , J . D ., at his farm , * Ide Hill . The invigorating air and freshening breezes " were most grateful , and enabled thein to undergo the fatigue which subsequent work put upon them .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The members of this lodge met on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , where over 50 members and visitors attended to assist a ' t the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by Bro . George Wynn , VV . M ., supported by Bros . J . Holme I . P . M . ; R . B . Burgess , P . M . ; J . H . Bradshaw , P . M .
and the following officers : Bros . T . P . Chapman , S . W . ; John Davies , J . W . ; Thos . J . Jarman , Treas . ; Isaiah Leather , Sec . ; M . Brown , S . D . ; P . Dickinson , J . D . ; Wm . White ,-1 . C ; and VV . Henry Ball , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; Thomas Hatton , P . M . 203 ; L . Herman , P . M . 6 73 ; VV . C . ErwinP . M . 1393 ; John
, Barnes , S . VV . 157 O ; and W . T . Oversby , S . D . 1333 , After some preliminary business / the W . M . elect , Bro . T . Chapman , was presented by Bros . R . R . Burgess and John Holme , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . J . H . Bradshaw , who , in a most effective and efficient manner , installed him in the chair , according to ancient custom . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested the
following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . George Wynn , I . P . M . ; J . H . Bradshaw , P . M ., D . of C . - John Davies , S . W . ; W " . Brown , J . W . ; T . J . Jarman , Treas . ( re-elected ); Thomas Guile , Sec . ; W . Barnes , S . D . ; Wm . Ellis , J . D . ; Wm . VVhite , I . G . ; j . Boyle , S . S . ; Isaiah Leather , J . S . ; Wm . Henry Ball , Tyler ( reelected ) . The newly-installed Master then initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremony being performed in a highly satisfactory manner .
At the banquet which followed , Bro . George Wynn was presented with a very handsome Past Master's jewel , as a mark of esteem and in appreciation of the services rendered by him to the lodge . Bro . J . Holme , P . M ., was also presented by the members of the lodge with a Past Master's apron . A very enjoyable selection of glees and songs was given by . Bro . T . Hatton , P . M ., and the members of the
Hamer Glee Union ( Bro . Erwin , P . M ., & c ) , under the direction of Bro . G . S . Shenton , the Organist of the lodge . Bro . Casey , the efficient House Steward , catered very satisfactorily . On the following day the members held their first annual picnic at Eccleston Ferry , near Chester . The party left Lime-street by the 10 . 40 a . m . train , arriving at Chester at noon , where waggonettes were in readiness to convey them
to Eaton Hall ; permission having been obtained , the party viewed the magnificent conservatories and gardens ; After their visit to the gardens the party returned to Eccleston Ferry , where an excellent dinner and tea were provided for them by the worthy host , Mr . Enoch Partington . The remainder of the day was spent in dancing , boating , & c The party returned home by special train from Chester at nine p . m ., after spending a most enjoyable day .
PARKGATE . —Dee Lodge ( No . 1576 ) . —The installation meeting of th ' s lodge was held on Thursday week at the Union Hotel , when there was a large attendance of members and visitors . Among those present were Bros . T . Munnerley , W . M " . ; John Barnes , the VV . M . elect : T . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; H . Chesworth , P . M . ; W . Jones , P . M . ; the Hon . H . Holbrook , P . P .
Officer of Canada ; T . H . Tebbs , S . VV . ; Ramsden , VV . M . 425 ; H . Ellis , I . P . M . 721 ; -C S . Dean , I . P . M . 12 S 9 ; Rev . Bruster , 12 S 9 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 127 G ; Thorburn , P . M . 477 ; J . Jones , W . M . 605 ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . 1675 ; C . Birchall , S . D . 1035 ; M . E , Edwards Sec . of Royal Victoria ; W . M . Richmond , 721 ; James Clarke , J . W . G 65 ; and others .
I he lodge room having been elaborately decorated since the last installation , and a massive Master ' s chair and pedestals having been kindly presented by Bro . Richardson , the room had a very handsome appearance . The VV . M . elect , Bro . John Barnes , was presented by Bro . H . Chesworth , P . M ., and the Hon . H . Holbrook to the father of the lodge and Treas ., Bro . T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . C ,
who performed the installation ceremony in his usual efficient manner . The W . M . afterwards proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing * year as follows : Bros . T . Munnerley , I . P . M .. ; W . Taylor , S . VV . ; J . Morris , J . W . ; G . M . i Lloyd , Sec ; T . Chesworh , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . F . Bird , S . D . ; G . B . Richmond , J . D . ; I , Leary , I . G . ; J . Clarke , S . S . ; -VV . F . Richardson , J . S . ; VV . M . Phipps , Org . ; J . -Dutton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,
M . C . Bro . Craft was unanimously , re-elected Tyler . The proceedings of the lodge having concluded the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Acton in his usual satisfactory rhanner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to , and the VV . M . presented the I . P . M ., Bro , T . Munnerly , with a P . M . ' s jewel which had been subscribed for by the lodge , and for which he suitably thanked thebrethren .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
TWICKENHAM .-Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel . Among those present were : Comps . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . H . Middx . ; P . Z ., M . E . Z ., in the chair , in the absence of Ex . Comp . W . II . Saunders , T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., H . ; W . Taylor , P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z ., acting J ., Treas . ; T . R . Richnell , S . E . ; Rev . S . Saunders , S . N . ; Dunkley , Org . ; and others .
The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Rivett , 1503 , for exaltation , and it proved to be unanimous . Letters of apology for numerous absent companions having been read , a vote of condolence was . passed to Ex .-Comp . VV . II . Saunders , M . E . Z ., upon the great loss he has sustained by the death of his wife . The chapter was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . ) . —A regular meeting was held at the-Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ,, under the ruling of Bro . Lawson Howts ,-assisted * by Bros . John Dutton , Treas . and P . M ., as I . P . M .,-Dr . Hopkins , P . G . W ., P . M . 26 and 74 , Chap . ; E . J . B . Mercer , P . G . S . Wks ., Sec , as M . O . ; J . J . Dutton , P . M ., as S . VV . ; F . VV . Dingle , J . W . ; VV . " H . Young , S . D ., as ' S . O . ; C , E . Davis , as J . O . ; Knightas I . G . ; and
Big-, wood , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Letters of apology for absence from eight officers and brethren wcre announced by the VV . M . No special business offering the Bye-laws were read . On the proposition of the Chaplain , seconded by the I . P . M ., a resolution was passed congratulating Bro . C W . Radway , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., on his appointment to the office of G . J . D . in the Grand Mark
Lodge , a well-merited honour conferredon him , and also a compliment to this lodge . The Secretary was directed to communicate this to him , and also to write to Bro . P . Braham , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W ., in kindly and fraternal terms , offering him the congratulations and best wishes of the brethren on his marriage , which having taken place on the previous day caused his unusual absence from the meeting .
1 he writer ot this report did not see the letter of apology . for absence , which might have been appropriately expressed in the scriptural words : " I have married a wife and there - fore cannot come . " By a vote of the lodge the Treasurer was directed to send one guinea as a contribution to thc fund for the widow of the late Bro . Dewar , Asst . Grand Secretary . The lodge was closed in an hour from the time of assembling .
Consecration Of The Apollo Lodge, No. 2042.
CONSECRATION OF THE APOLLO LODGE , No . 2042 .
A lodge specially organised for the numerous musical brethren resident in the city of Liverpool has been the " talk of the town " for a considerable period ; but onlv very recently has the scheme come to full fruition , culmfnating in the consecration of the Apollo Lodge , No . 2042 , on Monday , the 30 th ult . It mav be said that , with thp
exception of its charity , there is hardly any feature of Freemasonry in the Western Division of the Province of Lancashirewhich is more remarkable than the progresswhich marks the musical services in . the various lodges ; and it was therefore considered proper to take steps towards the establishment of a lodge which would largely embrace the musical talent which has thus done so much to improve and advance the services and interest of Masonry throughout the province .
Several well-known professors and adherents , of the musical art in Liverpool were largely instrumental in carrying out the necessary preliminaries , with the satisfactory result that the M . W . G . M . * , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , granted a charter for the consecration of the Apollo Lodge , numbered 2042 on the registry of the Grand Lodge of England . The roll of the extensive Province of West Lancashire , over which the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M .,
Prov . G . M ., rules with so much success , is increased to 52 lodges by the most recent accession , more than one-third of the number meeting in Liverpool . It may be interesting to note that no consecration has taken place in West . Lancashire since 1 S 79 , when the Worsley Lodge , No . 1814 , was added to the number , and that in Liverpool the last consecration was that of the Antient . Briton , No . 16 75 , in 1 S 77 , preceded by the
Marlborough , No . 1620 , in 1876 , and the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , No . 1609 , in the same year ; the latter has had one of the most prosperous histories in local Masonic records , being instituted , like the Apollo . Lodge , forthe accommodation of professional brethren , extending to musicians , dramatic artistes , and literary brethren . The new lodge starts under the most promising auspices , and there are several brethren holding offices in the
" Apollo " who have already won their * Masonic spurs . in other lodges . The consecration , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , was looked forward to . with much interest , and there was accordingly a large and thoroughly representative attendance of Prov . Grand Officers , Masters , Past Masters , from othe / lodges in the province and throughout the . United Kingdom . The proceedings were fixed to commence at two o'clock , and about
that hour there was a totalattendance of about 100 brethren , who , after assembling in the large lodge room , received the representatives of ihe Prov . Grand Lodge in due form . These included Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Dr . Francis J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . 7 S 6 ; Joseph Bell , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 1609 ; Richd . Brown , P . P . G . Treas . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , R . M . 241 , 13 S 0 ; Thomas Davies , P . G . P ., P . M . 11 S 2 ;
James P . Bryan , Prov . G . O . ; J . B . MacKenzie , Prov . G . S . D . ; Thomas Evans , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Wylie P . P . G . S . D . ; Richard Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Foote , P . G . S . ; John Pemberton , P . P . G . S : of W . ; Maurice Hart , P . G . D ., D . C ; and Councillor E . Paull , P . G . S . The following brethren , chiefly identified with the formation of the Apollo Lodge , were also present : Bros . ] ' . Skeaf , W . M .
designate ; Sergeant , P . M . ; T . Hatton , P . M . ; H . H . Smith . P . M . ; Joseph Oueen , James A .. Muir , Major H . J . Nicholls , ** D . Keith , W . Lewis , VV . Brogden , Colonel W . Townshend , John Bain , W . H . Ouayle , T . Cox , R . Martin , P . M ., E . Graham , J . BHsfield , field , J . H . Kelly , and J . Irving . The general attendance included Bros . P . Thomas , P . M . 1 505 ; G . Hutchin , P . M . 241 ; W . Parry , J . W . 150 s ; A . Bencdirt , 241 :
Walter Burnett , 1393 ; J . Beesley , I . P . M . S 23 ; . J . N . Cain , I . P . M . 594 ; P . B . Deuchar , P . M . 7 SG ; VV . H . Smith , I . P . M . 1393 ; F . A . Rainbow , J . D . 1393 ; R . Bethel , J . D . 1094 ; R . A . Davies , W . M . 13 S 0 ; Edward Ford , P . M ., Treas . 13 S 0 ; ] . Thompson , 203 ; Thomas Cretney , S 23 ; J . M . Smythe , W . M . 98 ; Geo . Godfrey , W . M . 673 ; John Williams , P . M . 11 S 2 ; A . Child , 1505 ; W . Ireland , J . S . 7 S 6 ; Robert Harley , VV . M . 1473 ; W . Leslie
Glassey , 1547 ; Major , 1205 ; D . Gumming , 1 G 09 ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . M . 1350 ; H . Burrows , P . M . C' 73 ; ° - J' Davies , 1675 ; . Thomas Roberts , P . M . G 73 ; Richard R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; James Bowyen , GG 7 ; David VVilliams , 16 75 ; J . W . Edington , 135 G ; J . Wannop , 1547 ; W . Foulkes , Sec . 1505 ; and others . ' After the lodge had been opened in due form , Bro . H . S . . Alpass , Past Grand St . ' B ., P . G . Sec , who occupied the position of Acting Provincial Grand Master , in the absence