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service , and proposed that a Secretary ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , be presented him in the name of the lodge . This was seconded , and supported by Bros . Fermor , Coupland , Penfold , and Chapman . Bro . Fermor said that it mig ht be made to set gracefully upon their brother ' s breast if they added something to it from their own pockeis , and started a subscription list with two guineas , for the
purpose , as he suggested , of presenting Bro . Denton with one , two , or more Life Governor -. hips in the Masonic Charities . A running fire of guineas and half-guineas followed , and a Committee was at once formed to carry out Bro . Fermor ' s suggestion . Bro . Denton thanked the brethren for their gift of a jewel , which , he said , would fully repay him for all his work for them , for it was truly a labour of love
to him . He was already a Life Governor of the three Institutions , but would leave their intention entirely to the Committee . Bros . Day and C . Jolly were then appointed from among the ranks on the annual Audit Committee , and after " Hearty good wishes " had been wished by the
representatives of the several lodges present , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren then adjourned to supper , and afterwards to the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts and some excellent singing passed the time along merrily , until the Tyler ' s toast and " Old Lang Syne" brought the meeting to an end .
WESTERHAM . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . —The members of this lodge met at the King ' s Arms Hotel , on Saturday , the 7 th inst . There were present the following brethren : Bros . Wm . Coppard Banks , W . M . ; C . J . Dodd , S . W . ; R . Durtnell , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . H . Jewell , P . M ., P . G . O . Kent , Secretary ; Smalman Smith , S . D . ; Thos . J . Baker , J . D , ; S . Lavis , D . C . ; Alfd .
S . Owen , I . G . ; H . L . Hall , W . S . ; R . B . Ncvvsomc , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; E . J . Dodd , P . M . ; P . M . IHdley , T . Cresscll , J . Waller , and J . Morgan . Visitors : John G . Horsey , J . W . 1619 ; and Jas . W . Lambert , P . M . 142 . The lodge was opened with prayer at half-past three o ' clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The Secretary then informed the brethren
that the W . M . had placed in his hands a very handsome and useful pair of compasses as a present to and for the use of the lodge . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . There were four candidates on the summons for initiation , but only one attended ; two having been approved at former meeting , the other two were now balloted for , viz ., Messrs
Chas . E . Birch and Thos . Fishenden , and both unanimously approved . Bro . John Morgan , a candidate for passing , having replied to the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired , and the lodge being opened in the Second , he was passed to the Degree of F . C The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Mr . C . E . Birch was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . A notice of motion was then given by Bro . E . J . Dodd , P . M ., for
the removal of the lodge from its present place of meeting . We congratulate the W . M ., Bro . W . C . Banks , on the able and impressive manner in which he gave the two ceremonies . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . and heartily responded to . Owing to many of the brethren having to return to London , the proceedings closed at about 8 . 30 .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — Whit-Monday was the annual installation day of the above lodge , and the members of the " good and true" old lodge assembled in strong force on the afternoon of that day ( notwithstanding the thousand and one attractions outside , enhanced by really splendid weather ) at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , where business commenced about
half-past three o ' clock . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . J . Korn , W . M ., and amongst others present were Bros . J oseph Healing , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; W . C . WebO , S . W ., A . C . Wylie , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Linaker , Sec ; T . H . Ardcn , S . D . ; C . Fothergil ' l , J . D . ; A . Cotter , D . C . ; J . S . Warden , I . G . ; J . Tickle , S . ; G . Crute , S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . The
members on the list of attendance included Bros . R . S . Coyle , A . Williamson , A . Soldats , R . Edwards , W . Robson , S . Cam ) . bell , G . W . Di'lore , J . C . Fish , H . Ravenscroft , J . W . Gaul , J . Shaw , W . Davies , J . Davies , J . A . Morton , W . Garner , D . Buchanan , W . Fish , and J . B . Barker . The numerous visitors present included Bros . J . Keet , Sec . 135 6 ; E . Gecrge , S . D . 135 6 ; J . N . Gotham . 823 ; J . L .
Houghton , W . M . 594 ; H . Jones , J . D . 1675 ; A . C . Forshaw , 1035 ; T . Peake , J . W . 66 7 ; J . Skcaf , P . G . O . ; R . Ciispe , 724 ; J . Brctherton , 241 ; T . Foulkes , 1 ^ 25 ; J . II . Gregory , S . W . 667 ; S . P . Gore , 1356 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 667 ; H . Burrows , P . M . 673 ; C " Wadsworth , S . 292 ; A . Child , 1505 ; J , T . Callow , P . G . Treas . ; J . Hocken , W . M . 1505 , P . M . 6 73 ; H . Firth ,
W . M . 667 ; J . B . MacKenzie , S . W . 1609 ; Joseph Wood , { Freemason ) . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M ., who proceeded to install Bro . Alexandra Cotter as W . M . of the Neptune , an honour which he once before had conferred upon him . The ceremony was well performed by Bro . Healing , who has
on previous occasions done similar service to the Neptune . The following were the officers invested for the tnsuing year : —Bros . J . Korn , I . P . M . ; A . C . Wylie , S . W . ; T . Arden , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Trcai . ( re-elected for the third time ) ; C . Fothergill , Sec . ; J . Healing , P . M ., D . C . ; J . S . Warden . S . D . ; G . Crute , J . D . ; J . Tickle , I . G . ; J . Ashworth , S . S . ; 1 . II . Linakei , J . S . ; J . Shaw , Asst . S . ;
and Peter Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . P . M . Gee moved that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Healing , and recorded on the minutes , for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the duties of the installation ceremony that afternoon . It required no words from him ( Bro . Gee ) to recommend that proposal to their hearty acceptance , as every
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one had witnessed the excellent way in which on that and other occasions this ceremony had been performed by Bro . Healing . Bro . Korn , I . P . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously , and the compliment was acknowledged by Bro . Healing , who remarked that his work that day had indeed been a labour of love to him , which he would be at all times happy to perform for the good of
the Neptune Lodge . " Hearty good wishes " were given from about a dozen represenratives of other lodges , and the business was afterwards brought to a close . The brethren afterwards dined together , and during the after-dinner proceedings a verj handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Joseph Korn , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge during his year in the chair , as well as during the period he has occupied other offices .-
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 26 th ult ., when there was a good attendance of members , the chief business of general interest being the election of W . M . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . H . Bradshavv , W . M ., and the officers present were Bros . F . Knight ,
P . M . ; T . Foulkes , J . W . ; J . W . Burgess , I . P . M .. Treas . ; R . B . Burgess , Secretary ; N . Robertson , S . D . ; A . Samuels , J . D . ; John Holme and M . Campbell , Stewards ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Henry Mallenson , Samuel Gordon , William J . Bell , James Ashton , Peter Dickenson , John D ivies , George Lewis , William J . Maxwell , John H . Ewing , John Corbett , Henry
Braddak , George Argyle , Isaac Thompson , J . Threlfal ) , William Johnson , Isaac Beckett , W . II . ( Auaylc , Peter S . Johnson , Thomas Rose , Richard B . Hughes , Thos . Gray , W . J . Constantine , M . Brown , Benjimin Littleton , and C . Cranwcll . The visiters included Bros . David Jackson , W . M . 673 ; A . D . Heskcth , J . W . 11 S 2 ; A . C . Forshaw , 1035 ; Joseph Barlow , 440 , Montreal ; James P . Bryan ,
103 s and 203 ; Joseph Boyle , 823 ; Fredk . S . Ililpin , 1086 ; Richard Washington , W . M . 1094 ; W . Kitchen , 175 6 ; R . R . Forshaw , S . W . 1035 ; John McWean , P . M . 1035 ; Alfred Woolrich , S . W . 135 6 ; 'J- Hodgson , 1350 ; and Joseph Wood , Treas . 1094 { Freemason ) . After the minutes had been confirmed , Mr . T . F . Powell was unanimously elected , and afterwards initiated into the mysteries
of the Order , and Bros . Davis , Dickinson , and Beckf tt were raised to the Degree of M . M ., the work of both Degrees being effectively performed . Bro . Thomas Foulkee , J . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the coming year , and Bro . J . W . Burgess , I . P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer nem . con . A letter was read by the Secretary from Bro . Win . skill , late S . W . of this lodge , thanking the brethren for the handsome testimonial with which they had presented
him on his retirement , on account of his going to reside permanently in Kendal . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjuurned to the banqueting hall , where an excellent supper was served by the House Steward . During the evening Bros . T . Foulkes , J . Hodgson , J . P . Bryan , and W . J . Bell contributed to the enjoyment of the company by singing several excellent songs . After a most enjoyable evening the brethren separated at an early hour .
FELTHAM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., when there was a good muster of the brethren . The officers present were Bros . J . Nichols , W . M . ; J . H . Pearson , S . W . ; T . W . Clarke , J . W . ; John Mason , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middx ., Treas . ; John Elliott , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Jacob , J . D . ; J . Davie , Org . ;
W . H . Goodall , I . G . ; and R . Potter , Tyler ; and the following brethren : Bros . W . W . Elliott , R . Schmidt , R . Pearse , J . Fletcher , D . Wilkins , E . E . Crombie , R . J . Fennell , F . Wadcson , R . C . Smith , G . R . Nichols , F . A . Pemberton , R- Wadsworth , A . Stevenson , J . Harris , R . Jones , J . Dixon , G . F . Lawrence , H . G . Samlers , and W . T . Price . The visitors were Bros . H . Leah , P . M . 193 ; T . W . Murby ,
S . W . 257 ; and W . Bradford , 862 . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., and after passing two of the brethren to the Fellow Craft Degree , he raised Bro . Wilkins to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and initiated Mr . Julius Hairy into the brotherhood . The lodge being closed in due form and with solemn prayer , a banquet was served in Bro . Harris ' s usual style ; it is needless to add , full justice was done to the same , and general approval expressed
thereof by the brethren . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . with commendable brevity , and well received by the brethren . The toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers" was acknowledged by Bro . Mason . Bros . Leah and Murby responded for "The Visitors , " and Bros . Clarke , Jacob , and Goodall for " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion a most enjoyable evening .
FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The installation festival of this young and flourishing lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Frizington , on Wednesday afternoon , the 4 th inst . Bro . W . Martin , the W . M ., presided , assisted by his officers , and the following visitors were present : —Bros . John Barr , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . D ., and Installing Master ; E . Tyson , W . M . 119 ; J . Rothery , J . W .
119 ; C . Hodgson , 119 ; W . F . Cox , P . M . 1021 , Barrowin-Furness ; Rowland Baxter , W . M . elect 126 7 ; F . Whittle , 1267 ; W . Walker , St . John ' s , 157 , B-ith , Scotland . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Edward Clark , P . M . Kenlis Lodge , 1267 , P . G . J . D ., was formally placed in the chair , saluted , and proclaimed
according to ancient custom , after which his officers were invested as follow . —Bros . W . Martin , I . P . M . ; R . Wilson , S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , J . W . ; J . Moffatt , Treas . ; J . Harris , Sec . ; Dr . Lice , S . D . ; W . Tremble , J . D . ; D . Dixon , I . G . ; B . Craig , Tyler . The charges having been delivered in a most effective manner by the Installing Master , followed by " Hearty good wishes " from the various visiting bre-
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thren , the lodge was closed in form . Subsequentl y the brethren partook of supper , and two or three hours were harmoniously spent in toast and song , till about ten o'clock . NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 1676 ) . —The regular meeting 0 f this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall ,
Grangesstreet , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened at three p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . J . T . Taylor , P . G . A . P ., assisted by the following brethren : —Bros . T . Cochrane ' I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . ; A . R . Taylor , S . W . ; M . E . Catch y ' , side , J . W . ; J . 'Mockay , S . D . ; F . Blencowe , Sec . ; W . Cummings , J . D . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; J . Cook , D . M ., P . M ., P . p G . S . W . Northumberland ; E . Marsten , I . G . ; J . Curry "
Tyler ; R . Veitch , S . S . ; J . B . Clark . J . S . ; J . H . Tanner R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., P . G . P . ; R . W . Cummins , R . Hempson , A . Ross , W . S . Armstrong , R . Muller , J . Beeby . Visitors : T . Walton , 1664 ; J . Probert , P . M . 424 ; B . p ' Ord , P . G . O ., W . M . 1427 ; T . Creuster , W . M . 036 ; W . M ' Bell , W . M . 15 : 7 ; R . C . Symonds , J . W . 1626 ; * R . Eynon W . M . 48 , PJ ' . G . AD . C Northumberland ; W . Walter '
681 , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . North-east Riding of Yorkshire ; G . S . Sims , 15 . The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer's report was received , showing the lodge to be in a prosperous condition , with a good balance in hand . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Arthur R . Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . R . L
Aimstrong , P . M ., P . G . P ., by the W . M ., to receive from him the benefit of installation . The W . M . elect having taken the obligation , the lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , when all below the rank of W . M . or Installed Master withdrew , and a Board of Installed Masters wis formed , and Bro . Arthur Reed Taylor was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro ., R . L . Armstrong , P . M .,
Installing Master . The brethren were then re-admittpil , and saluted the W . M . in the usual manner , the working tools in each degree being severally given by the Installing Master , Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., P . G . P . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros J . T . Taylor , P . G . A . P ., I . P . M . ; M . E . Catchyside , S . W . ; ' F . Blencowe , J . W . ; R . W . Cummins , sen ., Sec . ; R . w ' .
Cummins , jun ., S . D . ; E . Marston , J . D . ; J . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., M . C ; R . Veitch , I . G . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; J . B . Clark , S . S . ; R . Muller , J . S . The usual addresses Were given by the Installing Master in a most able and impressive manner , and bode well for the success of Masonry in this province . The ceremony was closed by a round of applause from the brethren for the
Installing Master , Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Douglass Hotel , where a most magnificent dinner was served in a manner seldom surpassed . After the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts where given by the W . M . The W . M . proposed " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland , " responded to by Bro . R . Evnen ,
W . M . 481 , P . P . A . D . C , who thanked the W . M . for the honour he had done him in coupling his name with this toast . He was quite sure he was unable to respond to the toast in the manner it merited , as he thought every one in the room was sufficiently acquainted with their P . G . M ., Earl Percy , and the officers of P . G . L ., to know chat everything was done by them to keep Masonry in
Northumberland in the position it merited , second to none in the provinces . The W . M . proposed " The P . G . Master of Durham , " responded to by Bro . Probert , P . M . 424 , who said : W . M ., I only regret how feebly the toast will be responded to in comparison with his labours in Freemasonry . I am proud to say we have the oldest P . G . M . in England over us , and he is always ready with his advice and well
known ability to help any brother as far as it is in his power , both in word or deed . Bro . R . L . Armstrong , Installing Master , propesid " The W . M . " and said : Brethren , at the formation of this lodge two years since , from his zeal and ability he was appointed the first J . W ., and he has worked steadily till he has arrived at the position of W . M . of this lodge ; and I must say I am proud to stand this day
as the Installing Master of so distinguished a brother as the W . M ., and I sincerely hope he may have as prosperous a year as his prcdecesssor . The W . M ., in reponse , said : I thank you , Bro . P . M . Armstrong and brethren , for the kind manner you have proposed my health and success in Masonry , and to the brethren in the manner they have responded to it . I can only say I will do my best to keep up
the prestige of this lodge , and it will be my greatest plea < - sure to hand it down to my successor in the same unsullied manner it has been handed to me this day , and I must ask of you to accord to my officers the same kindly feeling you have this day given to me , and that you will think of the saying , to be to our virtues kind , and to our faults generous , " The Health of the I . P . M . " Bro . John A . Taylor , was
proposed by Bro , Ord , P . G . O ., P . M . 1427 , in a feeling ami appropriate manner , to which the I . P . M . responded in a most able manner . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of P . M . Armstrong , Installing Master , P . G . P ., " and said : Brethren , you all know his kindness of manner , and 'l ability and zeal he displays in whatever he takes in hand in this province . He was one of the founders of this lodge ,
and from the manner he this day installed me into the chair of K . S . I can only think lie has a brilliant career before him , and that he is only on the first round of 'h ladder that leads to fame and success , as whatever he takes in hand always prospers , and I wish him health and long life to enjoy the laurels I am sure he will win . Bro . R . L . Armstrong , in responding , thanked the W . M . for the
kind manner he had proposed his health , and for the reception it had received from the brethren . There had been a great deal said about the part he took in the formation of the lodge , but I must say they were trivial in comparison with what my esteemed friend P . M . G . Thompsw ' -i whom we have so lately seen taken from amongst us , took iii the formation of this lodge , as he took the chair at
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service , and proposed that a Secretary ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , be presented him in the name of the lodge . This was seconded , and supported by Bros . Fermor , Coupland , Penfold , and Chapman . Bro . Fermor said that it mig ht be made to set gracefully upon their brother ' s breast if they added something to it from their own pockeis , and started a subscription list with two guineas , for the
purpose , as he suggested , of presenting Bro . Denton with one , two , or more Life Governor -. hips in the Masonic Charities . A running fire of guineas and half-guineas followed , and a Committee was at once formed to carry out Bro . Fermor ' s suggestion . Bro . Denton thanked the brethren for their gift of a jewel , which , he said , would fully repay him for all his work for them , for it was truly a labour of love
to him . He was already a Life Governor of the three Institutions , but would leave their intention entirely to the Committee . Bros . Day and C . Jolly were then appointed from among the ranks on the annual Audit Committee , and after " Hearty good wishes " had been wished by the
representatives of the several lodges present , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren then adjourned to supper , and afterwards to the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts and some excellent singing passed the time along merrily , until the Tyler ' s toast and " Old Lang Syne" brought the meeting to an end .
WESTERHAM . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . —The members of this lodge met at the King ' s Arms Hotel , on Saturday , the 7 th inst . There were present the following brethren : Bros . Wm . Coppard Banks , W . M . ; C . J . Dodd , S . W . ; R . Durtnell , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . H . Jewell , P . M ., P . G . O . Kent , Secretary ; Smalman Smith , S . D . ; Thos . J . Baker , J . D , ; S . Lavis , D . C . ; Alfd .
S . Owen , I . G . ; H . L . Hall , W . S . ; R . B . Ncvvsomc , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; E . J . Dodd , P . M . ; P . M . IHdley , T . Cresscll , J . Waller , and J . Morgan . Visitors : John G . Horsey , J . W . 1619 ; and Jas . W . Lambert , P . M . 142 . The lodge was opened with prayer at half-past three o ' clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The Secretary then informed the brethren
that the W . M . had placed in his hands a very handsome and useful pair of compasses as a present to and for the use of the lodge . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . There were four candidates on the summons for initiation , but only one attended ; two having been approved at former meeting , the other two were now balloted for , viz ., Messrs
Chas . E . Birch and Thos . Fishenden , and both unanimously approved . Bro . John Morgan , a candidate for passing , having replied to the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired , and the lodge being opened in the Second , he was passed to the Degree of F . C The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Mr . C . E . Birch was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . A notice of motion was then given by Bro . E . J . Dodd , P . M ., for
the removal of the lodge from its present place of meeting . We congratulate the W . M ., Bro . W . C . Banks , on the able and impressive manner in which he gave the two ceremonies . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . and heartily responded to . Owing to many of the brethren having to return to London , the proceedings closed at about 8 . 30 .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — Whit-Monday was the annual installation day of the above lodge , and the members of the " good and true" old lodge assembled in strong force on the afternoon of that day ( notwithstanding the thousand and one attractions outside , enhanced by really splendid weather ) at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , where business commenced about
half-past three o ' clock . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . J . Korn , W . M ., and amongst others present were Bros . J oseph Healing , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; W . C . WebO , S . W ., A . C . Wylie , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Linaker , Sec ; T . H . Ardcn , S . D . ; C . Fothergil ' l , J . D . ; A . Cotter , D . C . ; J . S . Warden , I . G . ; J . Tickle , S . ; G . Crute , S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . The
members on the list of attendance included Bros . R . S . Coyle , A . Williamson , A . Soldats , R . Edwards , W . Robson , S . Cam ) . bell , G . W . Di'lore , J . C . Fish , H . Ravenscroft , J . W . Gaul , J . Shaw , W . Davies , J . Davies , J . A . Morton , W . Garner , D . Buchanan , W . Fish , and J . B . Barker . The numerous visitors present included Bros . J . Keet , Sec . 135 6 ; E . Gecrge , S . D . 135 6 ; J . N . Gotham . 823 ; J . L .
Houghton , W . M . 594 ; H . Jones , J . D . 1675 ; A . C . Forshaw , 1035 ; T . Peake , J . W . 66 7 ; J . Skcaf , P . G . O . ; R . Ciispe , 724 ; J . Brctherton , 241 ; T . Foulkes , 1 ^ 25 ; J . II . Gregory , S . W . 667 ; S . P . Gore , 1356 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 667 ; H . Burrows , P . M . 673 ; C " Wadsworth , S . 292 ; A . Child , 1505 ; J , T . Callow , P . G . Treas . ; J . Hocken , W . M . 1505 , P . M . 6 73 ; H . Firth ,
W . M . 667 ; J . B . MacKenzie , S . W . 1609 ; Joseph Wood , { Freemason ) . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M ., who proceeded to install Bro . Alexandra Cotter as W . M . of the Neptune , an honour which he once before had conferred upon him . The ceremony was well performed by Bro . Healing , who has
on previous occasions done similar service to the Neptune . The following were the officers invested for the tnsuing year : —Bros . J . Korn , I . P . M . ; A . C . Wylie , S . W . ; T . Arden , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Trcai . ( re-elected for the third time ) ; C . Fothergill , Sec . ; J . Healing , P . M ., D . C . ; J . S . Warden . S . D . ; G . Crute , J . D . ; J . Tickle , I . G . ; J . Ashworth , S . S . ; 1 . II . Linakei , J . S . ; J . Shaw , Asst . S . ;
and Peter Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . P . M . Gee moved that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Healing , and recorded on the minutes , for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the duties of the installation ceremony that afternoon . It required no words from him ( Bro . Gee ) to recommend that proposal to their hearty acceptance , as every
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one had witnessed the excellent way in which on that and other occasions this ceremony had been performed by Bro . Healing . Bro . Korn , I . P . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously , and the compliment was acknowledged by Bro . Healing , who remarked that his work that day had indeed been a labour of love to him , which he would be at all times happy to perform for the good of
the Neptune Lodge . " Hearty good wishes " were given from about a dozen represenratives of other lodges , and the business was afterwards brought to a close . The brethren afterwards dined together , and during the after-dinner proceedings a verj handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Joseph Korn , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge during his year in the chair , as well as during the period he has occupied other offices .-
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 26 th ult ., when there was a good attendance of members , the chief business of general interest being the election of W . M . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . H . Bradshavv , W . M ., and the officers present were Bros . F . Knight ,
P . M . ; T . Foulkes , J . W . ; J . W . Burgess , I . P . M .. Treas . ; R . B . Burgess , Secretary ; N . Robertson , S . D . ; A . Samuels , J . D . ; John Holme and M . Campbell , Stewards ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Henry Mallenson , Samuel Gordon , William J . Bell , James Ashton , Peter Dickenson , John D ivies , George Lewis , William J . Maxwell , John H . Ewing , John Corbett , Henry
Braddak , George Argyle , Isaac Thompson , J . Threlfal ) , William Johnson , Isaac Beckett , W . II . ( Auaylc , Peter S . Johnson , Thomas Rose , Richard B . Hughes , Thos . Gray , W . J . Constantine , M . Brown , Benjimin Littleton , and C . Cranwcll . The visiters included Bros . David Jackson , W . M . 673 ; A . D . Heskcth , J . W . 11 S 2 ; A . C . Forshaw , 1035 ; Joseph Barlow , 440 , Montreal ; James P . Bryan ,
103 s and 203 ; Joseph Boyle , 823 ; Fredk . S . Ililpin , 1086 ; Richard Washington , W . M . 1094 ; W . Kitchen , 175 6 ; R . R . Forshaw , S . W . 1035 ; John McWean , P . M . 1035 ; Alfred Woolrich , S . W . 135 6 ; 'J- Hodgson , 1350 ; and Joseph Wood , Treas . 1094 { Freemason ) . After the minutes had been confirmed , Mr . T . F . Powell was unanimously elected , and afterwards initiated into the mysteries
of the Order , and Bros . Davis , Dickinson , and Beckf tt were raised to the Degree of M . M ., the work of both Degrees being effectively performed . Bro . Thomas Foulkee , J . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the coming year , and Bro . J . W . Burgess , I . P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer nem . con . A letter was read by the Secretary from Bro . Win . skill , late S . W . of this lodge , thanking the brethren for the handsome testimonial with which they had presented
him on his retirement , on account of his going to reside permanently in Kendal . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjuurned to the banqueting hall , where an excellent supper was served by the House Steward . During the evening Bros . T . Foulkes , J . Hodgson , J . P . Bryan , and W . J . Bell contributed to the enjoyment of the company by singing several excellent songs . After a most enjoyable evening the brethren separated at an early hour .
FELTHAM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., when there was a good muster of the brethren . The officers present were Bros . J . Nichols , W . M . ; J . H . Pearson , S . W . ; T . W . Clarke , J . W . ; John Mason , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Middx ., Treas . ; John Elliott , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Jacob , J . D . ; J . Davie , Org . ;
W . H . Goodall , I . G . ; and R . Potter , Tyler ; and the following brethren : Bros . W . W . Elliott , R . Schmidt , R . Pearse , J . Fletcher , D . Wilkins , E . E . Crombie , R . J . Fennell , F . Wadcson , R . C . Smith , G . R . Nichols , F . A . Pemberton , R- Wadsworth , A . Stevenson , J . Harris , R . Jones , J . Dixon , G . F . Lawrence , H . G . Samlers , and W . T . Price . The visitors were Bros . H . Leah , P . M . 193 ; T . W . Murby ,
S . W . 257 ; and W . Bradford , 862 . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., and after passing two of the brethren to the Fellow Craft Degree , he raised Bro . Wilkins to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and initiated Mr . Julius Hairy into the brotherhood . The lodge being closed in due form and with solemn prayer , a banquet was served in Bro . Harris ' s usual style ; it is needless to add , full justice was done to the same , and general approval expressed
thereof by the brethren . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . with commendable brevity , and well received by the brethren . The toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers" was acknowledged by Bro . Mason . Bros . Leah and Murby responded for "The Visitors , " and Bros . Clarke , Jacob , and Goodall for " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion a most enjoyable evening .
FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The installation festival of this young and flourishing lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Frizington , on Wednesday afternoon , the 4 th inst . Bro . W . Martin , the W . M ., presided , assisted by his officers , and the following visitors were present : —Bros . John Barr , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . D ., and Installing Master ; E . Tyson , W . M . 119 ; J . Rothery , J . W .
119 ; C . Hodgson , 119 ; W . F . Cox , P . M . 1021 , Barrowin-Furness ; Rowland Baxter , W . M . elect 126 7 ; F . Whittle , 1267 ; W . Walker , St . John ' s , 157 , B-ith , Scotland . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Edward Clark , P . M . Kenlis Lodge , 1267 , P . G . J . D ., was formally placed in the chair , saluted , and proclaimed
according to ancient custom , after which his officers were invested as follow . —Bros . W . Martin , I . P . M . ; R . Wilson , S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , J . W . ; J . Moffatt , Treas . ; J . Harris , Sec . ; Dr . Lice , S . D . ; W . Tremble , J . D . ; D . Dixon , I . G . ; B . Craig , Tyler . The charges having been delivered in a most effective manner by the Installing Master , followed by " Hearty good wishes " from the various visiting bre-
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thren , the lodge was closed in form . Subsequentl y the brethren partook of supper , and two or three hours were harmoniously spent in toast and song , till about ten o'clock . NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 1676 ) . —The regular meeting 0 f this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall ,
Grangesstreet , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened at three p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . J . T . Taylor , P . G . A . P ., assisted by the following brethren : —Bros . T . Cochrane ' I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . ; A . R . Taylor , S . W . ; M . E . Catch y ' , side , J . W . ; J . 'Mockay , S . D . ; F . Blencowe , Sec . ; W . Cummings , J . D . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; J . Cook , D . M ., P . M ., P . p G . S . W . Northumberland ; E . Marsten , I . G . ; J . Curry "
Tyler ; R . Veitch , S . S . ; J . B . Clark . J . S . ; J . H . Tanner R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., P . G . P . ; R . W . Cummins , R . Hempson , A . Ross , W . S . Armstrong , R . Muller , J . Beeby . Visitors : T . Walton , 1664 ; J . Probert , P . M . 424 ; B . p ' Ord , P . G . O ., W . M . 1427 ; T . Creuster , W . M . 036 ; W . M ' Bell , W . M . 15 : 7 ; R . C . Symonds , J . W . 1626 ; * R . Eynon W . M . 48 , PJ ' . G . AD . C Northumberland ; W . Walter '
681 , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . North-east Riding of Yorkshire ; G . S . Sims , 15 . The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer's report was received , showing the lodge to be in a prosperous condition , with a good balance in hand . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Arthur R . Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . R . L
Aimstrong , P . M ., P . G . P ., by the W . M ., to receive from him the benefit of installation . The W . M . elect having taken the obligation , the lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , when all below the rank of W . M . or Installed Master withdrew , and a Board of Installed Masters wis formed , and Bro . Arthur Reed Taylor was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro ., R . L . Armstrong , P . M .,
Installing Master . The brethren were then re-admittpil , and saluted the W . M . in the usual manner , the working tools in each degree being severally given by the Installing Master , Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., P . G . P . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros J . T . Taylor , P . G . A . P ., I . P . M . ; M . E . Catchyside , S . W . ; ' F . Blencowe , J . W . ; R . W . Cummins , sen ., Sec . ; R . w ' .
Cummins , jun ., S . D . ; E . Marston , J . D . ; J . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., M . C ; R . Veitch , I . G . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; J . B . Clark , S . S . ; R . Muller , J . S . The usual addresses Were given by the Installing Master in a most able and impressive manner , and bode well for the success of Masonry in this province . The ceremony was closed by a round of applause from the brethren for the
Installing Master , Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Douglass Hotel , where a most magnificent dinner was served in a manner seldom surpassed . After the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts where given by the W . M . The W . M . proposed " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland , " responded to by Bro . R . Evnen ,
W . M . 481 , P . P . A . D . C , who thanked the W . M . for the honour he had done him in coupling his name with this toast . He was quite sure he was unable to respond to the toast in the manner it merited , as he thought every one in the room was sufficiently acquainted with their P . G . M ., Earl Percy , and the officers of P . G . L ., to know chat everything was done by them to keep Masonry in
Northumberland in the position it merited , second to none in the provinces . The W . M . proposed " The P . G . Master of Durham , " responded to by Bro . Probert , P . M . 424 , who said : W . M ., I only regret how feebly the toast will be responded to in comparison with his labours in Freemasonry . I am proud to say we have the oldest P . G . M . in England over us , and he is always ready with his advice and well
known ability to help any brother as far as it is in his power , both in word or deed . Bro . R . L . Armstrong , Installing Master , propesid " The W . M . " and said : Brethren , at the formation of this lodge two years since , from his zeal and ability he was appointed the first J . W ., and he has worked steadily till he has arrived at the position of W . M . of this lodge ; and I must say I am proud to stand this day
as the Installing Master of so distinguished a brother as the W . M ., and I sincerely hope he may have as prosperous a year as his prcdecesssor . The W . M ., in reponse , said : I thank you , Bro . P . M . Armstrong and brethren , for the kind manner you have proposed my health and success in Masonry , and to the brethren in the manner they have responded to it . I can only say I will do my best to keep up
the prestige of this lodge , and it will be my greatest plea < - sure to hand it down to my successor in the same unsullied manner it has been handed to me this day , and I must ask of you to accord to my officers the same kindly feeling you have this day given to me , and that you will think of the saying , to be to our virtues kind , and to our faults generous , " The Health of the I . P . M . " Bro . John A . Taylor , was
proposed by Bro , Ord , P . G . O ., P . M . 1427 , in a feeling ami appropriate manner , to which the I . P . M . responded in a most able manner . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of P . M . Armstrong , Installing Master , P . G . P ., " and said : Brethren , you all know his kindness of manner , and 'l ability and zeal he displays in whatever he takes in hand in this province . He was one of the founders of this lodge ,
and from the manner he this day installed me into the chair of K . S . I can only think lie has a brilliant career before him , and that he is only on the first round of 'h ladder that leads to fame and success , as whatever he takes in hand always prospers , and I wish him health and long life to enjoy the laurels I am sure he will win . Bro . R . L . Armstrong , in responding , thanked the W . M . for the
kind manner he had proposed his health , and for the reception it had received from the brethren . There had been a great deal said about the part he took in the formation of the lodge , but I must say they were trivial in comparison with what my esteemed friend P . M . G . Thompsw ' -i whom we have so lately seen taken from amongst us , took iii the formation of this lodge , as he took the chair at