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Riroivrs oi MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 33 S Mark Masonry .. 336 provincial Grand Loelge of Devonshire , 330 Freemasonry in the Air 33 $ The Conflict in the French Kite Eccosais 338 Exaggeration 339
C ORRESPONDENCE : — An Initiation in a Balloon 339 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 339 Charity Reform 339 Grand Lodge of Ireland . —Representative Clothing , & c 339 Reviews 34 °
Lodge of Benevolence 34 Summer Festival of the Berkhampsted Lodge 34 r Masonic and General Tidings 34 r Public Amusements 34 ' Lodge Meetings for Next Week 341 Advertisements i ., i ' w ' iii ., iv ., v .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft jftasonrrr * SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The regular meetiiag of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Towara-road , on Tuesday evening-, the iath inst ., at 7 . 30 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Newton . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Mr . James Summers , a candidate for Masonry , who was duly elected , and he was then admitted and made an E . A . Mason . Bro .
Craven proposed that each candidate be presented with the Book of Constitutions , which was seconded by Bro , Huntly , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Lowes , P . M ., was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Charity Committee for the ensuing year . Carried unanimously . All busibeing done , the lodge was closed , according to ancient custom , in due form . The brethren then retired to refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Freemason-street , on Wednesday evening , the 6 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened by the W . M . The ballot was taken for Mr . Jonathan Hollings , a candidate for Masonry , who was declared duly elected . Mr . Joseph
Cowan , a candidate previously elected , was then admitted and made an E . A . Freemason by the W . M ., who gave the charge in this Degree in a most impressive manner . The lodge was then raised to the Second Degree . Bros . Burns and Cawthorn were then examined and , gave satisfaction ; they then retired for preparation , when the lodge was raised to the Third Degree , when Bros . Cawthorn and
Burns were admitted separately , and raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . P . M . Pearson . The lodge was then closed to the Second , then to the First Degree . All business being done , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom in due form , when the brethren retired to refreshment , and a pleasant evening was spent .
LIVERPOOL . —Mariners' Lodge ( No . 249 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren , and the whole of the proceedings were marked by the true « t spirit of brotherhood and cordiality . Bio . W . Corbett , W . M ., was in his place
at the appointed time , and the attendance also included Bros . Fredk . Barnett , P . M . ; John C . Jobinson , P . M . ; J . Hayes , P . M . ; John Whaiky , S . W . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . W . ; J . Kcllett Smith , Treas . ; Robert Collings , Sec . ; W . H . Vernon , S . D . ; J . Jenaway , J . D . ; Morris Davies , I . G . ; Alfred D . Ewart , Org . ; David Cangley , S . ; Thos . Joseph , S . ; and Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were
Bros . B . J . Parry , J . Morrin , T . Grindell , J . P . Jones , M . W . Thornton , M . Goldstonc , Thos . Poyser , S . Johnson , John N . Pendleton , Frederick Cooper , James Whitney , J . Nicholas , Wm . Pye , John Baines , John Harries , W . Lothian , R . G . Bradley , j . Sykes , John Pyc , Henry J . Pye , Peter Ball , William Hazell , Alfred Samuel , J . Williams , J . Leather , Robert Thomas , Richd . Fitzgerald , William
Gamble , James Messenger , John Ciibhin , James White , John Harvey , J . H . Walter , Fredk . J . Porter , A . Draper , and IT . Hyman . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . Robert Jones , itSz ; J . Jacobs , 724 and 1576 ; Edwin Hartnell , 1264 ; Robert Bethel ! , 1094 ; C . Goble , 594 ! H . M . Davies , 6 C 7 ; John Corlett , 132 . 5 ; T . Gray , 1325 ; Wm . Flintoff , 64 , Scotch Constitution ; R . Scott ,
2 4 i ; Thos . Johnson , 823 ; Thos . Brown , 477 ; Wm , Leatham , 594 ; Wm . ' Arthur , 438 , Scotch Con . stitution ; R . MaiUox , 594 ; anQ J ° ' Crnmpton , 823 The lodge having been opened according to ancient form , 'he minutes of the last meeting were read anil ceanfirmed .
The ballot was then taken for two candidates , Messrs . H . jy agg « Tt and R . Roberts ; for an honorary member , Bro . Hugh Edwards , P . M . ; and for Bro . Alfred E . Ewart , Org ., as a joining member , and all were declared duly elected . » 'r . Griffith ? , who had been duly balloted for and elected at a previous meeting , and Messrs . Waggett and Roberts
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being in attendance , were admitted and initiated according to ancient custom . Two candidates for the Second Degree , Bros . Leather and Grindall , were examined , and proving themselves proficient , were entrusted with the test and retired . The lodge was during their absence opened in the Second Degree , when the above-named brethren were re-admitted and passed . Bros . Hazel and Pye having
proved their pr & hciency , were entrusted and retired . Curing their absence the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when they were re-admitted and the Third Degree was given them . The Three Degrees were worked in a manner which was highly creditable to all concerned , from the W . M . downwards . According to the circular two degrees , the First and Third , were only to be given , but as Bro .
Leather , who was initiated in October last , had just returned from sea , and had not had an opportunity of taking his Second , Bro . Corbett , W . M ., consielered it his duty to stretch a point in his favour ; hence the Three Degrees were given in one evening . The lodge was duly closed down to the Second and First Degrees . " Hearty good wishes " having
been given by the visiting brethren , and a gentleman proposed for initiation , the lodge was duly closed . The brethren then sat down to refreshment , provided by Bro . Chaplin , House Steward . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Owing to the am < 5 unt ot business gone through it was late before the brethren separated in peace and harmony .
CHINGFORD . —Chigwell Lodge ( No . 453 ) . —This old established lodge met on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at the New Forest Hotel , to inaugurate that building , ( prior to the public opening ) , which is oneof the handsomest structures in the county of Essex . It stands in the most romantic and picturesque part of what now remains of the grand old forest , that less than a hundreel years ago covered
60 , 000 acres , and is in close proximity to the ancient Hunting Box of Queen Elizabeth . This stately edifice , built in that fine style which matches so well with woodland scenery , the Elizabethan , commands extensive views over Epping and Hainault Forests , so rich in events and incidents connected with the history of England . It has been erected by Bro . John Egan , under the superintendence
of Bro . Saunders , whose architectural designs deserve the hig hest encomiums . Striking as the hotel is in outward appearance , it is no less effective in its internal arrangements . Built expressly for an hotel , it is replete with everything that can add to the comfort and convenience of visitors , and we learn that the tariff will be framed to meet the requirements of all classes . The lodge was opened in
due form by Bro . W . Glass , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Egan , I . P . M . ; Corbie , P . M . ; Martin , - S . W . ; Holloway , J . W . j Wrenn , S . D . ; Buck , J . D . Bros . Corbie , Sibley , Pearson , and Glass , were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . Prior to the closing of the lodge , Bro . R . Martin , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Corbie , P . M ., Treasurer . All Masonic business being ended , the
brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall of the old lodge , formerly occupied by Good Queen Bess , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . F . Gordon , of the Holborn Restaurant ( assisted by a very efficient staff ) , which gave great satisfaction to all the brethren present . The usual toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Frank Toole and others amused the brethren until nearly nine o ' clock , when the company separated . Twenty-three sat down to banquet .
LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this numerous and admirably conducted lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when Bro . George Musker , W . M . elect , was duly placed in the chair of K . S . in the presence of a gathering which numbered about 100 , " all told . " The
lodge was originally consecrated at Wavertree , and met there for several years , but for " sundry divers and important reasons " it was thought wise to remove its meetings to the Liverpool Masonic Hall , where it has greatly prospered in all its chief concerns , increased largely in numbers , and adding to its influence amongst the eighty lodges of the Province of West Lancashire . There were
no fewer than thirty-one W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present on this festival occasion , and the gathering was , therefore , one of no common interest . The retiring W . M ., Bro , Thomas Davis , took the chair , supported by Bros . John Williams , I . P . M . ; Capt . W . Williams , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , P . M . ; J . A . Edginton , P . M . ; George Musker , S . W . ; G . D . Hesketh , J . W . ; William Brown , Treas . ; H . Barclay , Sec
Thomas O . Dutton , S . D . ; John O . Rea , J . D . ; H . Haynes , I . G . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., D . C ; T . Wareing , S . ; T . C . Holden , J . S . ; and P . Ball , P . G . T ., Tyler . The members present included Bros . T . Wright , J . H . Tyson , S . Wilkinson , A . Barnes , T . Davis , R . Jones , J . Potter , IT . Finger , T . Ward , J . Roberts , T . H . Pierce , H . Sawyer , J . F . Jarvis , J . Holder , W . W . Chapman , J . Rushton , J . J . Ratchford ,
I . Maclntyre , J ^ Newport , J . Wilson , E . Paull , J . Coates , It . Hargreaves , J . P . Harvey , J . Waddell , T . J . Thursby , J . Jones , T . Banks , and others . The visitors present were Bros . John Jones , 1035 ; J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 1675 ; J . Johnson , J . W . 1675 ; J . IT . Hunter , 1 * 56 ; T . Whitfield , 203 ; G . W . Saul , W . M . 1201 ; W . Barley , W . M . 786 ; W * . Williams , 1609 ; D . Jackson , P . M . 67 ?; B .
Russell , 1393 ; J . Keet , J . W . 135 6 ; J . L . Houghton , P . M . 594 ; F . P . Hugo , io $ e , ; A . Morrison , P . M . 157 ° ; H . Firth , W . M . 6 77 ; J . W . Williams , P . M . 1356 ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 66 7 T . Salter , W . M . 24 r : W . C . Erwin , S . W . 1393 ; W . T . May , P . M .
6 73 ; J . T . Callow , P . G . Treas . ; L . Herman , S . W . 673 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; IT . Barrows , P . M . 673 ; A . Child , 150 s ; R . E . Mittor , 1356 ; f . E . Jackson , P . G . S . of W . ; A . Woolrich , W . M . 13 , 56 , Treas . 1609 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T . Roberts , P . M . 6 7 ' z ; J . Seddon , J . W , 6 73 ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 j W .
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Brackenbury , W . M . 673 ; T . Boswell , W . M . 594 ; R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; J . Jacolis , 724 ; W . Forrester , 1035 ;; J . Bryan , 203 ; C . Waterson , 1035 ; H . Duialavey , 594 , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . G . Musker , was presented by Bro . Captain Williams , P . M ., and Bro . T . B . Myers , P . M ., and effectively installed . The . first part o £ the ceremony was performed by Bro . T . Davis , and the
second by Bro . T . B . Myers , both doing their onerous duties in an admirable manner . The following officers were then invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . T . Davis , I . P . M . ; A . D . Hesketh , S . W . ; A . Barclay , J . W . ; W . Brown , Treasurer ( re-elected for the thirteenth year ); T . O . Dutton , Sec ; W . Davies , Organist ; J . O . Rea , S . D . ; H . C . Haynes , J . D . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., D . C ; T .
Wareing , I . G . ; T . Holden , ) . H . Tyson , F . Wright , and R . Baines , Stewards . Bro . P . Ba . ll was re-elected Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren sat down to dinner , provided by Bro . Chaplin . The usual loval and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Provincial Grand Master and Officers" was responded to by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary , who congratulated the
brethren on the progress made by their Udge since its formation , and its position in regard to the Masonic Charities . Their P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . would be set free from theic Parliamentary duties on the coming day , and he was sure the brithren would give them a hearty welcome back to Lancashire at the approaching P . G . Lodge meeting , which would this year beheld at Morecambe Bay , on Wednesday ,
the 1 st of October . He expected that Lord Skelmersdale would be present on that occasion , and that all the arrangements would meet with the approbation and conduce to the comfort of the brethren . It had given him . ( Bro . Alpass ) great pleasure to be present that evening at the installation of a lodge , at the consecration oE which at Wavertree he took an active part . It was started
under very good auspices , and although theie had been many changes he was glad to find the lodi > e had weathered the storm , and that it was still well worked and well officered . He was likewise pleased to find that the members had not neglected the duty of contributing something towards the Charities , as shown by the balance-sheet for the year , which would compare very favourably with others . As
Freemasons it was their duty to be always giving , to meet the circumstances which might arise , and he was glad to find that the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge did its duty in this respect . He concluded by appealing for thtir liberal support of the decoration scheme in connection with the Masonic Hall , and by wishing the W . M . a happy and prosperous rear . The " W . M . " was enthusiastically
honoured , and " The Installing Masters " was proposed by Bro , W . Williams , P . M „ and cordially received , the Installing Masters responding . " The Past Masters " followed , and the W . M ., in . afew hearty words , presented Bio . T . Davis , the I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge , a gift which was suitabl acknowledged by that brother . "The West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution and other Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . R . Brown , joint Hon . Secretary of "The West Lancashire , " P . M . 241 , who said that at the next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge a scheme for clothing as well as educating the children would be proposed . Bro . J . R , Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , also responded on behalf of the
Hamer Benevolent Fund and the Masonic Charities in London , appealing most impressively to the brethren to give these Institutions there cordial and continued support . " The Visitors , " given from the chair by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bros . W . T . May , P . M . 6 73 ; J . E . Jackson , P . G . S . of W . ; J . B . Mackenzie , S . W . 1609 ; A . Woolrich , W . M . 1356 ,
Treasurer 1609 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; and DuruYavy The toast of " The Officers , " proposed by Bro . E . Paull , Treasurer 1356 , in eloquent terms , wis acknowledged by Bro . A . D . Hesketh , S . W . Other coasts followed , and the harmony of the evening was greatly promote' ! by Bros . A . Child , 1505 ; C . Waterson , 1035 ; T . Foulkes W . M . ¦ 325 ! Webster Williams , 1609 ; John Hill , 1609 ; and
W . Forrester , 1035 ; the accompaniments being turnished by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O , and Bro . . ) . P . Bryan , 1035 . The annual pic-nicin connection with ttu-lodge look place at Lymm , near Warrington , last Thursday , the 21 st inst . A special train left Lime-strett Station , Liverpinl , at 10 . 30
a . m ., and arrived at Lymm at 11 . 15 a . m . Dinner was provided at the Plough Hotel , near the station , at 1 o ' clock , and tea was served at the same place at 6 o ' clock . A military band was in attendance . The . return train left Lymm at 8 . 50 p . m ., arriving in Lime-street Station about 10 . is p . m .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( Vo . 1326 ) . — The last regular meeting of this lodge for the present year was held at the Lion Hotel , on Saturday , the- 16 th inst ., Bro . John B . Shakelton , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1524 , W . M . ; Bro . E . Sjcop , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . John Hammond , officiating as S . W ., and the remaining offices were filled by the brethren appointed at the pievious
meeting , viz .: J . W . Baldwin , Prov . G . Sid . Br ., J . W . ; Fred . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Secretary ; H . Glnster , P . M ., S . D . ; Thos . Stone , J D . ; Steinhauer , I . G . ; F . Knight , D . C . ; and John Gilbert , Tyler . Amongst those present duiing the evening were Bros . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., hon . mem . ; T . W . Adams , John Thompson , C . W . Baker , J . E . Smith , F . Dye , J . Mc Naughten , W . J . Smith , A . J . Rogers , J . Lawrence , and
others . Visitors : Bros . W . A . Barrett , P . M . 7 6 ; T . Butt , J . W . 957 ; J . Hancock , 16 57 ; and T . M . Butt , 1623 . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , anil election made of Bro . C . Paulson , 1309 , as joining member . Bros . W . J . Smith and F . Dye were raised to the Degree of M . M . Fnur propositions for initiation at next meeting were submitted , and it was intimatrd that probably a lodge of emergency would be called for an early date . Three brethren were recommended to Prov . Grand
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
Riroivrs oi MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 33 S Mark Masonry .. 336 provincial Grand Loelge of Devonshire , 330 Freemasonry in the Air 33 $ The Conflict in the French Kite Eccosais 338 Exaggeration 339
C ORRESPONDENCE : — An Initiation in a Balloon 339 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 339 Charity Reform 339 Grand Lodge of Ireland . —Representative Clothing , & c 339 Reviews 34 °
Lodge of Benevolence 34 Summer Festival of the Berkhampsted Lodge 34 r Masonic and General Tidings 34 r Public Amusements 34 ' Lodge Meetings for Next Week 341 Advertisements i ., i ' w ' iii ., iv ., v .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach , the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by Six o ' clock p . m ., on Wednesdays .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft jftasonrrr * SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The regular meetiiag of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Towara-road , on Tuesday evening-, the iath inst ., at 7 . 30 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Newton . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Mr . James Summers , a candidate for Masonry , who was duly elected , and he was then admitted and made an E . A . Mason . Bro .
Craven proposed that each candidate be presented with the Book of Constitutions , which was seconded by Bro , Huntly , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Lowes , P . M ., was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Charity Committee for the ensuing year . Carried unanimously . All busibeing done , the lodge was closed , according to ancient custom , in due form . The brethren then retired to refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Freemason-street , on Wednesday evening , the 6 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened by the W . M . The ballot was taken for Mr . Jonathan Hollings , a candidate for Masonry , who was declared duly elected . Mr . Joseph
Cowan , a candidate previously elected , was then admitted and made an E . A . Freemason by the W . M ., who gave the charge in this Degree in a most impressive manner . The lodge was then raised to the Second Degree . Bros . Burns and Cawthorn were then examined and , gave satisfaction ; they then retired for preparation , when the lodge was raised to the Third Degree , when Bros . Cawthorn and
Burns were admitted separately , and raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . P . M . Pearson . The lodge was then closed to the Second , then to the First Degree . All business being done , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom in due form , when the brethren retired to refreshment , and a pleasant evening was spent .
LIVERPOOL . —Mariners' Lodge ( No . 249 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren , and the whole of the proceedings were marked by the true « t spirit of brotherhood and cordiality . Bio . W . Corbett , W . M ., was in his place
at the appointed time , and the attendance also included Bros . Fredk . Barnett , P . M . ; John C . Jobinson , P . M . ; J . Hayes , P . M . ; John Whaiky , S . W . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . W . ; J . Kcllett Smith , Treas . ; Robert Collings , Sec . ; W . H . Vernon , S . D . ; J . Jenaway , J . D . ; Morris Davies , I . G . ; Alfred D . Ewart , Org . ; David Cangley , S . ; Thos . Joseph , S . ; and Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were
Bros . B . J . Parry , J . Morrin , T . Grindell , J . P . Jones , M . W . Thornton , M . Goldstonc , Thos . Poyser , S . Johnson , John N . Pendleton , Frederick Cooper , James Whitney , J . Nicholas , Wm . Pye , John Baines , John Harries , W . Lothian , R . G . Bradley , j . Sykes , John Pyc , Henry J . Pye , Peter Ball , William Hazell , Alfred Samuel , J . Williams , J . Leather , Robert Thomas , Richd . Fitzgerald , William
Gamble , James Messenger , John Ciibhin , James White , John Harvey , J . H . Walter , Fredk . J . Porter , A . Draper , and IT . Hyman . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . Robert Jones , itSz ; J . Jacobs , 724 and 1576 ; Edwin Hartnell , 1264 ; Robert Bethel ! , 1094 ; C . Goble , 594 ! H . M . Davies , 6 C 7 ; John Corlett , 132 . 5 ; T . Gray , 1325 ; Wm . Flintoff , 64 , Scotch Constitution ; R . Scott ,
2 4 i ; Thos . Johnson , 823 ; Thos . Brown , 477 ; Wm , Leatham , 594 ; Wm . ' Arthur , 438 , Scotch Con . stitution ; R . MaiUox , 594 ; anQ J ° ' Crnmpton , 823 The lodge having been opened according to ancient form , 'he minutes of the last meeting were read anil ceanfirmed .
The ballot was then taken for two candidates , Messrs . H . jy agg « Tt and R . Roberts ; for an honorary member , Bro . Hugh Edwards , P . M . ; and for Bro . Alfred E . Ewart , Org ., as a joining member , and all were declared duly elected . » 'r . Griffith ? , who had been duly balloted for and elected at a previous meeting , and Messrs . Waggett and Roberts
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being in attendance , were admitted and initiated according to ancient custom . Two candidates for the Second Degree , Bros . Leather and Grindall , were examined , and proving themselves proficient , were entrusted with the test and retired . The lodge was during their absence opened in the Second Degree , when the above-named brethren were re-admitted and passed . Bros . Hazel and Pye having
proved their pr & hciency , were entrusted and retired . Curing their absence the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when they were re-admitted and the Third Degree was given them . The Three Degrees were worked in a manner which was highly creditable to all concerned , from the W . M . downwards . According to the circular two degrees , the First and Third , were only to be given , but as Bro .
Leather , who was initiated in October last , had just returned from sea , and had not had an opportunity of taking his Second , Bro . Corbett , W . M ., consielered it his duty to stretch a point in his favour ; hence the Three Degrees were given in one evening . The lodge was duly closed down to the Second and First Degrees . " Hearty good wishes " having
been given by the visiting brethren , and a gentleman proposed for initiation , the lodge was duly closed . The brethren then sat down to refreshment , provided by Bro . Chaplin , House Steward . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Owing to the am < 5 unt ot business gone through it was late before the brethren separated in peace and harmony .
CHINGFORD . —Chigwell Lodge ( No . 453 ) . —This old established lodge met on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at the New Forest Hotel , to inaugurate that building , ( prior to the public opening ) , which is oneof the handsomest structures in the county of Essex . It stands in the most romantic and picturesque part of what now remains of the grand old forest , that less than a hundreel years ago covered
60 , 000 acres , and is in close proximity to the ancient Hunting Box of Queen Elizabeth . This stately edifice , built in that fine style which matches so well with woodland scenery , the Elizabethan , commands extensive views over Epping and Hainault Forests , so rich in events and incidents connected with the history of England . It has been erected by Bro . John Egan , under the superintendence
of Bro . Saunders , whose architectural designs deserve the hig hest encomiums . Striking as the hotel is in outward appearance , it is no less effective in its internal arrangements . Built expressly for an hotel , it is replete with everything that can add to the comfort and convenience of visitors , and we learn that the tariff will be framed to meet the requirements of all classes . The lodge was opened in
due form by Bro . W . Glass , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Egan , I . P . M . ; Corbie , P . M . ; Martin , - S . W . ; Holloway , J . W . j Wrenn , S . D . ; Buck , J . D . Bros . Corbie , Sibley , Pearson , and Glass , were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . Prior to the closing of the lodge , Bro . R . Martin , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Corbie , P . M ., Treasurer . All Masonic business being ended , the
brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall of the old lodge , formerly occupied by Good Queen Bess , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . F . Gordon , of the Holborn Restaurant ( assisted by a very efficient staff ) , which gave great satisfaction to all the brethren present . The usual toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Frank Toole and others amused the brethren until nearly nine o ' clock , when the company separated . Twenty-three sat down to banquet .
LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this numerous and admirably conducted lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when Bro . George Musker , W . M . elect , was duly placed in the chair of K . S . in the presence of a gathering which numbered about 100 , " all told . " The
lodge was originally consecrated at Wavertree , and met there for several years , but for " sundry divers and important reasons " it was thought wise to remove its meetings to the Liverpool Masonic Hall , where it has greatly prospered in all its chief concerns , increased largely in numbers , and adding to its influence amongst the eighty lodges of the Province of West Lancashire . There were
no fewer than thirty-one W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present on this festival occasion , and the gathering was , therefore , one of no common interest . The retiring W . M ., Bro , Thomas Davis , took the chair , supported by Bros . John Williams , I . P . M . ; Capt . W . Williams , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , P . M . ; J . A . Edginton , P . M . ; George Musker , S . W . ; G . D . Hesketh , J . W . ; William Brown , Treas . ; H . Barclay , Sec
Thomas O . Dutton , S . D . ; John O . Rea , J . D . ; H . Haynes , I . G . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., D . C ; T . Wareing , S . ; T . C . Holden , J . S . ; and P . Ball , P . G . T ., Tyler . The members present included Bros . T . Wright , J . H . Tyson , S . Wilkinson , A . Barnes , T . Davis , R . Jones , J . Potter , IT . Finger , T . Ward , J . Roberts , T . H . Pierce , H . Sawyer , J . F . Jarvis , J . Holder , W . W . Chapman , J . Rushton , J . J . Ratchford ,
I . Maclntyre , J ^ Newport , J . Wilson , E . Paull , J . Coates , It . Hargreaves , J . P . Harvey , J . Waddell , T . J . Thursby , J . Jones , T . Banks , and others . The visitors present were Bros . John Jones , 1035 ; J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 1675 ; J . Johnson , J . W . 1675 ; J . IT . Hunter , 1 * 56 ; T . Whitfield , 203 ; G . W . Saul , W . M . 1201 ; W . Barley , W . M . 786 ; W * . Williams , 1609 ; D . Jackson , P . M . 67 ?; B .
Russell , 1393 ; J . Keet , J . W . 135 6 ; J . L . Houghton , P . M . 594 ; F . P . Hugo , io $ e , ; A . Morrison , P . M . 157 ° ; H . Firth , W . M . 6 77 ; J . W . Williams , P . M . 1356 ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 66 7 T . Salter , W . M . 24 r : W . C . Erwin , S . W . 1393 ; W . T . May , P . M .
6 73 ; J . T . Callow , P . G . Treas . ; L . Herman , S . W . 673 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; IT . Barrows , P . M . 673 ; A . Child , 150 s ; R . E . Mittor , 1356 ; f . E . Jackson , P . G . S . of W . ; A . Woolrich , W . M . 13 , 56 , Treas . 1609 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T . Roberts , P . M . 6 7 ' z ; J . Seddon , J . W , 6 73 ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 j W .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Brackenbury , W . M . 673 ; T . Boswell , W . M . 594 ; R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; J . Jacolis , 724 ; W . Forrester , 1035 ;; J . Bryan , 203 ; C . Waterson , 1035 ; H . Duialavey , 594 , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . G . Musker , was presented by Bro . Captain Williams , P . M ., and Bro . T . B . Myers , P . M ., and effectively installed . The . first part o £ the ceremony was performed by Bro . T . Davis , and the
second by Bro . T . B . Myers , both doing their onerous duties in an admirable manner . The following officers were then invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . T . Davis , I . P . M . ; A . D . Hesketh , S . W . ; A . Barclay , J . W . ; W . Brown , Treasurer ( re-elected for the thirteenth year ); T . O . Dutton , Sec ; W . Davies , Organist ; J . O . Rea , S . D . ; H . C . Haynes , J . D . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., D . C ; T .
Wareing , I . G . ; T . Holden , ) . H . Tyson , F . Wright , and R . Baines , Stewards . Bro . P . Ba . ll was re-elected Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren sat down to dinner , provided by Bro . Chaplin . The usual loval and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Provincial Grand Master and Officers" was responded to by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary , who congratulated the
brethren on the progress made by their Udge since its formation , and its position in regard to the Masonic Charities . Their P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . would be set free from theic Parliamentary duties on the coming day , and he was sure the brithren would give them a hearty welcome back to Lancashire at the approaching P . G . Lodge meeting , which would this year beheld at Morecambe Bay , on Wednesday ,
the 1 st of October . He expected that Lord Skelmersdale would be present on that occasion , and that all the arrangements would meet with the approbation and conduce to the comfort of the brethren . It had given him . ( Bro . Alpass ) great pleasure to be present that evening at the installation of a lodge , at the consecration oE which at Wavertree he took an active part . It was started
under very good auspices , and although theie had been many changes he was glad to find the lodi > e had weathered the storm , and that it was still well worked and well officered . He was likewise pleased to find that the members had not neglected the duty of contributing something towards the Charities , as shown by the balance-sheet for the year , which would compare very favourably with others . As
Freemasons it was their duty to be always giving , to meet the circumstances which might arise , and he was glad to find that the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge did its duty in this respect . He concluded by appealing for thtir liberal support of the decoration scheme in connection with the Masonic Hall , and by wishing the W . M . a happy and prosperous rear . The " W . M . " was enthusiastically
honoured , and " The Installing Masters " was proposed by Bro , W . Williams , P . M „ and cordially received , the Installing Masters responding . " The Past Masters " followed , and the W . M ., in . afew hearty words , presented Bio . T . Davis , the I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge , a gift which was suitabl acknowledged by that brother . "The West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution and other Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . R . Brown , joint Hon . Secretary of "The West Lancashire , " P . M . 241 , who said that at the next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge a scheme for clothing as well as educating the children would be proposed . Bro . J . R , Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , also responded on behalf of the
Hamer Benevolent Fund and the Masonic Charities in London , appealing most impressively to the brethren to give these Institutions there cordial and continued support . " The Visitors , " given from the chair by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bros . W . T . May , P . M . 6 73 ; J . E . Jackson , P . G . S . of W . ; J . B . Mackenzie , S . W . 1609 ; A . Woolrich , W . M . 1356 ,
Treasurer 1609 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; and DuruYavy The toast of " The Officers , " proposed by Bro . E . Paull , Treasurer 1356 , in eloquent terms , wis acknowledged by Bro . A . D . Hesketh , S . W . Other coasts followed , and the harmony of the evening was greatly promote' ! by Bros . A . Child , 1505 ; C . Waterson , 1035 ; T . Foulkes W . M . ¦ 325 ! Webster Williams , 1609 ; John Hill , 1609 ; and
W . Forrester , 1035 ; the accompaniments being turnished by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O , and Bro . . ) . P . Bryan , 1035 . The annual pic-nicin connection with ttu-lodge look place at Lymm , near Warrington , last Thursday , the 21 st inst . A special train left Lime-strett Station , Liverpinl , at 10 . 30
a . m ., and arrived at Lymm at 11 . 15 a . m . Dinner was provided at the Plough Hotel , near the station , at 1 o ' clock , and tea was served at the same place at 6 o ' clock . A military band was in attendance . The . return train left Lymm at 8 . 50 p . m ., arriving in Lime-street Station about 10 . is p . m .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( Vo . 1326 ) . — The last regular meeting of this lodge for the present year was held at the Lion Hotel , on Saturday , the- 16 th inst ., Bro . John B . Shakelton , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1524 , W . M . ; Bro . E . Sjcop , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . John Hammond , officiating as S . W ., and the remaining offices were filled by the brethren appointed at the pievious
meeting , viz .: J . W . Baldwin , Prov . G . Sid . Br ., J . W . ; Fred . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Secretary ; H . Glnster , P . M ., S . D . ; Thos . Stone , J D . ; Steinhauer , I . G . ; F . Knight , D . C . ; and John Gilbert , Tyler . Amongst those present duiing the evening were Bros . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., hon . mem . ; T . W . Adams , John Thompson , C . W . Baker , J . E . Smith , F . Dye , J . Mc Naughten , W . J . Smith , A . J . Rogers , J . Lawrence , and
others . Visitors : Bros . W . A . Barrett , P . M . 7 6 ; T . Butt , J . W . 957 ; J . Hancock , 16 57 ; and T . M . Butt , 1623 . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , anil election made of Bro . C . Paulson , 1309 , as joining member . Bros . W . J . Smith and F . Dye were raised to the Degree of M . M . Fnur propositions for initiation at next meeting were submitted , and it was intimatrd that probably a lodge of emergency would be called for an early date . Three brethren were recommended to Prov . Grand