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Sesqui-Centennial Anniversary Of The Relief Lodge, No. 42, Bury.
his life ; he should always consider it one of the most pleasing and interesting moments to have had the distinguished honour and privilege of presiding over a meeting like that . He thanked the brethren most heartily for their kind reception , and hoped that day's proceedings might never form anything but a pleasant and perhaps useful event in their lives . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . A . C . BUCKLEY , P . M ., submitted "Prosperity to
the Sister Lodges , " and Bros . LEES , SANDIFORD , andj . NEWBOLD responded . The latter brother said it was a proud moment for him , as a Freemason , to be present at those rejoicings . The lodge had acquired a proud position in the town . When Bury was a different place , when it was almost what he might call out of the world , its people commenced Freemasonry , and it had been kept up and increased until now . 1 hat spoke well for the vitality of
Freemasonry . They had now five lodges in the town , and were numerically as strong as any town in East Lancashire , except Manchester . ( Cheers . ) The work they had done during that long period could not be estimated , and therefore not adequately appreciated . ( Cheers . ) Several other toasts were honoured , and the entire proceedings , which were of the most hearty character , were concluded shortly after 11 o ' clock .
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Craft jirXasourg * EUPHRATES LODGE ( No . 212 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above old lodge was held on the 16 th inst . at Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street , E . C . Bro . D . Glass , W . M ., was well supported by Bros . Martin , S . W .: Cooper , J . W . ; May , P . M ., Treas . ; Coverly , P . M ., Sec . ; P . Ms . Carter , Rushton , Cutler , Recknell , L . Stean , Wood , Halsey , and Droscher ; also BoydenWalduckCopson
, , , Riches , Gobby , Burstow , Alliston , Swift , Pryer , McLean , J . J . Mar > h , Tyler ; and others . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . J . West , D . of C . 933 ; H . Stewart , 7 S 6 J and others . The summons convening the meeting having been read , the business named therein—of a very important character —was ably dealt with , Bro . F . G . Bui stow receiving the
third Degree , Bro . T . Boyden the Second , and , alter a favourable ballot , four gentlemen—Messrs . R . Sivifr , S . Alliston , G . Pryer , and VV . VV . McLean—were admitted to the privileges of the Order . The entire working was most ably tendered by Bro . Glass , whose Mastership of the lodge has proved highly successful . The brethren aooeared in
mourning in consequence of the lamentable death of Bro . Millett , S . D . Bros . Carter , P . M ., officiated as S . D . Recknell , P . M ., as J . W . ; and Cutler , P . M ., as I . G . ; and Bro . Schartau , the Organist , played the Dead March ( "Saul" ) very impressively , after which lodge was closed and the brethren dispersed .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — On Thursday , the 12 th inst ., the regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , the W . M ., Bro . C . McNamara , in the chair . The other officers present were Bros . J . H . Leech , l . P . M . ; H . Tonkinson , P . M . ; VV . Beattie , P . M . ; G . C . Watson , P . M . ; J . C . Moor { Freemason ) , S . W . ; M . Frampton ,
P . M . 94 , acting J . W . ; Robt . Singleton , Hon . Sec ; E . Clarkson , S . D . ; C . M . Wake , J . D . ; J . G . Nasbet , I . G . ; W . Brown , Tyler ; M . Douglass , P . M . 80 ; J . Murphy , W . M . 1389 ; W . Bousfield , W . M . 124 ; J . G . Kirtley , S . W . 949 ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , and Mr . Peter Dove having been duly balloted for
and accepted , was initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Graham was next passed to the Degree of a F . C . by Bro . M . Douglass , P . M ., Bro . Clifford being afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ., who also gave the third tracing board and working tools in this 'Jegree . Two gentlemen were then proposed for initiation . A petition was presented from the widow of a deceased
brother , who was in distress . Afterbeing duly discussed it was ordered to stand over until further inquiries were made into the circumstances , and to be brought up at the next lodge . '' Hearty good wishes " having been conveyed to the W . M . by the brethren from the sister lodges , the lodge was then closed and the brethren retired to the banqueting nail , where a very enjoyable evening was spent .
MANCHESTER . —Yarborough Lodge ( No . oMj . —Bro . W . G . Watson ' s installation took place on the 18 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when the following members were present : Bros . Cartwright , W . M . j Watson , S . W . ; Hughes , J . W . ; Aspland , Treas . ; bwain , Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Davidson , J . D . ; Macpherson , ' G . ; Nathan , Sallon , Witton , Smedley , Rohmer , Broadbent , Walkden . Duncan , and Slv . Tvler . Visitors : Bros .
Arensberg , P . M . iifii and 1798 , P . P . G . P . ; Williams , urm , 6 3 i Hunter , P . M . 10 SS ; Mottershead , W . M . ion ; Williams , J . W . 163 ; and Lee , 163 . the lod ge having been opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The accounts for the Past year were placed before the lodge , and their consideration was adjourned to next meeting . Bro . Duncan was
next duly raiSed to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason oy the W . M . A Board of fnstalled Masters was then ; £ -Ti \ » nd Bro - Wima ™ Cibb Watson was installed Worbv K Ja Ster of the lot ) ge f ° the ensuing twelve months oy pro . Nathan , P . M ., in solemn form and according to H '^ in . The brethren having saluted the newly-« israued
Master in the Three Degrees , the proclamations Snl ^ " !?? 7 Bro - Nathan , and the officers appointed and Sw ^ , &! ' , W'M- as loll ° ws > Bros - Hugnes , S . W . ; Sn . J -V V P land . Treas . ; Davidson , Sec ; Wilson , » -D . ; MaCpherson , I . G . ; and Sly , Tyler . brerhr »» y 5 ° ? , wishcs " were expressed by the visiting emren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . On W ^ CO ,, RN —EUesmere Lodge ( No . 758 ) .-Bro E M day / ven . ' . ' t ,, e lSth ' " installation of Fre ^ rna ^ l " u ° , „ W M f this lod was Held at the S & M Br , 8 , Mellor officiated in a veryab , e anner as Installing Master , There were present Bros .
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G . Moss , I . P . M . ; W . Mellor , P . M . ; E . Marwood , P . M . ; R . Olbury , S . W . ; J . Torkington , J . W . ; Geo . Bell , S . D . ; Geo . Summcrfield , J . D . ; F . A . Lake , I . G . ; John Coxhill , Treas . ; G . Roberts , Sec . ; Rev . j . Lockwood , Chap . ; VV . Houghton , Tvler ; Robt . Rigby , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; W . R . Bass , P . M . ; John Le Conteiir , I ' . H . Annctt , J . S . Davies , W . Ritchie , T . Knight , John Hollingworth , f . [ .
Batesworth , R . Evans , John Cooper , R . T . Lowe , L . Rosenberg , R . R . Clarke , J . H . Sackcls , and the following visitors Bros . J . P . Piatt , 537 , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . H . Taylor , I . G . 13 SG ; T . Shenton , 13 S 4 ; Jonas Foster , P . M . 13 S 4 ; A . G . Kyle , VV . M . 13 S 4 ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; John Hough , 13 S 4 ; VV . E . Lee , and VV . Garnett . The VV . M . electBro . Marwoodhaving been duly
in-, , stalled into the chair of K . S . he appointed the following as his officers for the ensuingyear : Bros . Geo . Moss , I . P . M ., D . of C ; Richard Oldbury , S . W . ; J . Torkinuton , J . W . ; Rev . J . Lockwood , Chap . ; John Coxhill , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph H . Salkeld , Sec ; George Bell , S . D . ; George
Summerfield , J . D . ; F . A . Lake , I . G . ; Thos . H . Annett , Org . ; Sami . Williamson , Almoner ; and VV . Houghton , Tyler . At the subsequentbanquet Bro . Moss , the retiring W . M ., was presented with a silver Past Master's jewel and a Life Governorship ol the Boys'School , in token of the brethren ' s appreciation of his past services .
I he following day the brethren and their friends had a picnic to Llangollen , visiting Valle Crucis Abbey and Plas Newydd , and the other sights of this beautiful vale .
__ LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of the Everton Lodge , No . S 23 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Wednesday evening , the iSth inst ., and was attended by a numerous gathering of Grand Lodge Officers and others . The visitors included Bros . T . Evans , P . G . S . D . ; A . Lew , P . D . G . T . Griqualand : F . I .
Bailey , P . G . S . D . ; R . Washington , P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . H . Bucknell , P . G . D . C . Stafford ; j . Parkes , P . P . G . S . B . Hants , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . William Brassey , was impressively installed by the retiring Master , Bro . John Beesley . The following officers were afterwards appointed : Bros . John Beesley , l . P . M . ; J . M . King , S . W . ; Councillor VV . J . Lunt , P . G . T . Treas . ( re-elected ); R . H . Webster , J . W . ; John Galley , Sec . ; R . W . Gow ,
S . U . ; VV . Maddox , J . U . ; R . S . Milne , I . G .,- R . T . Britten , S . S . ; C . H . Ashton , J . S . ; J . Mantle and John Gertrey , A . S . ; and John Holding , P . P . G . R ., D . C . During the evening the brethren presented Bro . T . H . Carefull , P . M ., with a beautifully illuminated address bearing testimony of his zealous services in promoting the cause of charity , one of the noblest distinguishing characteristics of the Craft . A valuable Past Master's jewel was also presented to the retiring Master .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and was a most pleasant and successful affair . The lodge was opened in due form by the Bro . G . Beaver , W . M ., and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . J . Warren , P . M ., took the chair as Installing officer ,
and Uro . J . H . Roberts , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair ot K . S ., and saluted by the brethren . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . Ovenden , S . W . ; Ross , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas ; C . Norman , P . M ., Sec ; C . Sweeting , S . D . ; VV . Lacey , J . D . ; J . Sanderson , I . G . ; VV . Bidgood , Org . ; and R . J . Naylor , W . S . Bro . Warren then finished his work by
giving the addresses both eloquently and with deep feeling , being heartily applauded for his admirable working , and it was resolved that a vote of thanks should be tendered him , and inscribed upon the minutes of the fodge , to show the brethren ' s appreciation of his services as Installing officer . Bro . Warren having returned thanks , it was proposed that a Past Secretary ' s jewel of the value of ten
guineas should be presented to Bro . Norman , Sec , as a mark of recognition of the valuable services rendered by him lo the lodge during the past five years , To this Bro . Morman objected , but after seeing that the resolution was carried " nem dis , " requested that the ten guineas might be spent in procuring a Life Governorship to one of the charities , and it was resolved that a Life Governorship
should be presented to Bro . Norman instead of a jewel . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon Hotel , at Gravesend , where Bro . Hubbard had prepared a most sumptuous and tempting repast . "The Queen and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master af England , " "The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters and the rest of the Grand
OHicers" having been honoured , the l . P . M . took the gavel , and said the brethren knew the reason of his assuming it again , although it had passed perhaps for ever out of his hands . He had to propose the toast of "The VV . M ., " and to wish him happiness and success during his year of office . They all knew the great interest Bro . Roberts took in everything Masonic ; that had been
shown most unmistakeably during the time he had held office in the lodge , through each office of which he had honourably passed up to the proud yet onerous position he that day had arrived at ; and that interest would be now even more intensified , because Bro . Roberts was a conscientious Mason , and what he did he did with his whole heart and soul . He had been a constant attendant at the
lodges of instruction , so then they might expect a good year lor their lodge . He asked them to drink the toast with enthusiasm , Bro . Roberts , -who is exceedingly popular with the brethren , was heartily cheered on rising to respond . He said he rose with a great deal of diffidence to respond to the toast , in the first place because he was so new a VV . M ..
and felt so deeply impressed with the responsibilities attached to the office , and in the next place from a natural inability to find words sufficient to properly explain the feelings of pride and gratitude that strove for mastery within him ; Jiut he did thank them , and from his heart , for their kindly good wishes , and could assure them that it would be his aim to be worthy of their confidence and keep
up the high prestige of the Nelson Lodge , it would be his earnest endeavour so to do his duty that at the end of his year of office they would when they nextyear met him at the festive board say " Bro . Roberts , you have done well for the honour and prosperity of the Nelson Lod ge . " A handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value of 10 guineas was then presented to Bro . Beaver by the VV . M .,
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who , in pining it on his breast , wished him many years of health to wear it as a token of the esteem in which he is held in by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Beaver having feelingly returned thanks , . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The P . Ms ., " paying a high compliment to them , especially to Bros . Butt and Norman , the Treasurer and Secretary , for their earnest work for the benefit of the lodge .
Bro . Graham in response said the Past Masters felt deeply indebted to the VV . M . and brethren for the kind expressions of regard tendered them . The VV . M . had spoken of the constant attention of the Past Masters to the interests of the lodge , and the instruction of the brethren ; but they ( the Past Masters ) were onl y doing their duty , and following in the footsteps of those grand ' old Masons who had gone before . The highest ambition of a Master Mason
was to reach the chair their W . M . had reached that day , and the teaching of the Past Masters was the foundation of all success 111 that direction , and although it was not given to every Mason to reach to such a hei ght , yet the very teaching they received while seeking the chair was of so noble and excellent a nature that if it did not land them on the happy shores of Mastership it made them better men and better Masons . Ittaught them to feel for the sorrows andunhappiness of others ; it opened their hearts to the claims of
charity—a noble example of which they had seen in the self-abnegation of one of the Past Masters that day , who , sooner than be decorated with a jewel , gave the 10 guineas to the cause of charity . He earnestly asked the younger brethren to strive to reach those heights , and work for it , so that when the last dying throb should come they might close the chapter of life and say " it is well finished ; " and the brother who had then done his duty would never regret the work so nobly worked through the teaching and example of the Past Masters .
1 he Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of the " Visitors , " and in so doing assured them that a hearty welcome always awaited them at the Nelson Lodge . Bro . Matham , as VV . M . of the Florence Ni ghtingale Lodge , one of the kindred lod ges to the Nelson , spoke highly of the splendid working both of the I . P . M ., Installing Officer , and the W . M . and his officers , and also of the generous hospitality extended to the visitors . He
cordially wished the VV . M . a successful year of office and the lodge every prosperity . Bro . Kenneday for the United Military , and Bra . Ayres for the Crystal Palace Lodges , having responded briefly , Bro . Manning , as one of the grandchildren of the lodge , having been initiated in the Henley Lodge , an offspring of the Nelson , and of which he was Treasurer , wished to thank the VV . M . and brethren for their hospitality to him
and all the visitors , while , as for the working , if their grandchildren would onl y take a notch from their grandmother they would do better than they do now . Bro . Hayes , of the Pattison Lodge , averred that the installation had been simpl y an intellectual treat to him , while the working of the lod ge from I . G . to VV . M . was perfect . 1 heir lodge had a grand old historical name ; the very name of . "Nelson" recalled the word "duty , " and nobly had
the Nelson answered to the call . He felt sure by the officers who were following the W . M . that the lodge had a long and honourable career before it . Bro . Richey , an old Past Master , related his Masonic experiences since some seven years ago he left Woolwich on service and went to Colchester , and the success that had attended him as Master and First Principal of the Angel Lodge and Angel Chapter there were due to the
admirable lessons he had received in the Nelson Lodge , Bros . Weston and Reece also responded . The other toasts were "The Installing Officer , " for which Bro . Warren returned thanks ; "The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Ovenden , who responded ; "The Masonic Press ; " "The Host , " Bro . Hubbard , receiving a high eulogy from the W . M . for his excellent catering . Mr . H . J . Roberts , son of the W . M ., presided at the
piano , and some good singing filled the pauses between the speeches . Among the brethren present as visitors and Past Masters of the lodge were Past Masters Bros . G . Crawford , W . J . Graham , E . Bowles , VV . Richey , C . W . Hobson , J . Warren , J . Wilkins , E . B . Hobson , A . Woodley , and G . Beaver ; and Bros . W . Weston , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . S . Br . Kent ; A . J . Manning , P . M . and Treas . 1472 , P . G . S . D . Essex ; G . C . Mathams , W . M . 706 ; G . Kennedav .
VV . M . 1 536 ; J . Hatham , VV . M . 1714 ; E . Ayres , W . M . 742 ; J . Childs , W . M . 453 ; E . Farwig , P . M . 180 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; j . Andrews , P . M . 1227 ; T . Holleyman , P . M . 1536 ; Capt . J . Sculley , S . W . 706 ; Dr . C . H . Y . Godwin , J . W . 706 ; W . Rees , S . W . 913 ; W . Sargent , S . W . 1227 ; A . Ives , J . W . 1472 ; W . Moulds
, J . W . 1536 ; J . Aillud , J . W . 615 j C . Hollond , S . D . 946 ; G . Letton , S . D . 913 ; G . Mitchell , J . D . G 15 ; H . De Gray , 706 " ; G . Nichols , 13 C 7 ; Capt . Jos . McCaf'")'> ' 53 < 5 ; F . Hayward , 913 ; Jas . Butler , 153 G ; T . Cooper , 1536 ; VV . H . Popplcstone , 1536 ; J . Bilton , 1536 ; H . Hammond 913 ; T Appleby , 13 ; G . J . t-alton , 158 ; and C . Jolly , 913 { breemasori ) .
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled in good numbers on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Howard Arms . The lodge was opened by Bro . Robt . Irving , W . M ., and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . lames Winsor , P . M . 203 and 241 , assumed the chair , The W . M . elect , Bro . James Bryham Cardwell . was then oresented hv
Bro . J . Lawrence , P . M ., for installation , and Bro . Winsor duly installed him in the chair of K . S . in a masterly maner . Bro . Cardwell invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . living , l . P . M . ; A . G . Leigh , S . W . ; J . A . Atherton , J . W .,- J . Heald , P . M ., t reas . ( re-elected ); J . Hopkinson , Sec . ; A . G . Bird , S . D . ; J . Bners , J . D . ; H . Gardner , I . G . ; andj . Atherton , P . M . as lyler . The following members and visitors were also present : Bros . J . Wmsor , P . M . 203 and 241 ;
W . Corbitt , S 4 , P . M . 1032 ; E . Sale , P . M . 178 ; J . Shaw , S . W . 269 ; T . Gardner , 1032 ; I . Jacobs , 1609 and 1182 ; W . Williams , 1909 ; T . Forrester P . P . G . J . D .. P . M . 730 ; W . H . Deighton , P . M . 113 ; j . Pollard , W . M . 26 9 ; I . G . Christian , 113 ; J . Thompson , 1032 ; H . Hall , 249 ; John Worthy , 1505 ; and others . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by the hostess , Mrs . Garstang , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the VV . M . Bros . Webster Williams , James Winsor , J . Worthy , I . G .
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his life ; he should always consider it one of the most pleasing and interesting moments to have had the distinguished honour and privilege of presiding over a meeting like that . He thanked the brethren most heartily for their kind reception , and hoped that day's proceedings might never form anything but a pleasant and perhaps useful event in their lives . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . A . C . BUCKLEY , P . M ., submitted "Prosperity to
the Sister Lodges , " and Bros . LEES , SANDIFORD , andj . NEWBOLD responded . The latter brother said it was a proud moment for him , as a Freemason , to be present at those rejoicings . The lodge had acquired a proud position in the town . When Bury was a different place , when it was almost what he might call out of the world , its people commenced Freemasonry , and it had been kept up and increased until now . 1 hat spoke well for the vitality of
Freemasonry . They had now five lodges in the town , and were numerically as strong as any town in East Lancashire , except Manchester . ( Cheers . ) The work they had done during that long period could not be estimated , and therefore not adequately appreciated . ( Cheers . ) Several other toasts were honoured , and the entire proceedings , which were of the most hearty character , were concluded shortly after 11 o ' clock .
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Craft jirXasourg * EUPHRATES LODGE ( No . 212 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above old lodge was held on the 16 th inst . at Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street , E . C . Bro . D . Glass , W . M ., was well supported by Bros . Martin , S . W .: Cooper , J . W . ; May , P . M ., Treas . ; Coverly , P . M ., Sec . ; P . Ms . Carter , Rushton , Cutler , Recknell , L . Stean , Wood , Halsey , and Droscher ; also BoydenWalduckCopson
, , , Riches , Gobby , Burstow , Alliston , Swift , Pryer , McLean , J . J . Mar > h , Tyler ; and others . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . J . West , D . of C . 933 ; H . Stewart , 7 S 6 J and others . The summons convening the meeting having been read , the business named therein—of a very important character —was ably dealt with , Bro . F . G . Bui stow receiving the
third Degree , Bro . T . Boyden the Second , and , alter a favourable ballot , four gentlemen—Messrs . R . Sivifr , S . Alliston , G . Pryer , and VV . VV . McLean—were admitted to the privileges of the Order . The entire working was most ably tendered by Bro . Glass , whose Mastership of the lodge has proved highly successful . The brethren aooeared in
mourning in consequence of the lamentable death of Bro . Millett , S . D . Bros . Carter , P . M ., officiated as S . D . Recknell , P . M ., as J . W . ; and Cutler , P . M ., as I . G . ; and Bro . Schartau , the Organist , played the Dead March ( "Saul" ) very impressively , after which lodge was closed and the brethren dispersed .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — On Thursday , the 12 th inst ., the regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , the W . M ., Bro . C . McNamara , in the chair . The other officers present were Bros . J . H . Leech , l . P . M . ; H . Tonkinson , P . M . ; VV . Beattie , P . M . ; G . C . Watson , P . M . ; J . C . Moor { Freemason ) , S . W . ; M . Frampton ,
P . M . 94 , acting J . W . ; Robt . Singleton , Hon . Sec ; E . Clarkson , S . D . ; C . M . Wake , J . D . ; J . G . Nasbet , I . G . ; W . Brown , Tyler ; M . Douglass , P . M . 80 ; J . Murphy , W . M . 1389 ; W . Bousfield , W . M . 124 ; J . G . Kirtley , S . W . 949 ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , and Mr . Peter Dove having been duly balloted for
and accepted , was initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Graham was next passed to the Degree of a F . C . by Bro . M . Douglass , P . M ., Bro . Clifford being afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ., who also gave the third tracing board and working tools in this 'Jegree . Two gentlemen were then proposed for initiation . A petition was presented from the widow of a deceased
brother , who was in distress . Afterbeing duly discussed it was ordered to stand over until further inquiries were made into the circumstances , and to be brought up at the next lodge . '' Hearty good wishes " having been conveyed to the W . M . by the brethren from the sister lodges , the lodge was then closed and the brethren retired to the banqueting nail , where a very enjoyable evening was spent .
MANCHESTER . —Yarborough Lodge ( No . oMj . —Bro . W . G . Watson ' s installation took place on the 18 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when the following members were present : Bros . Cartwright , W . M . j Watson , S . W . ; Hughes , J . W . ; Aspland , Treas . ; bwain , Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Davidson , J . D . ; Macpherson , ' G . ; Nathan , Sallon , Witton , Smedley , Rohmer , Broadbent , Walkden . Duncan , and Slv . Tvler . Visitors : Bros .
Arensberg , P . M . iifii and 1798 , P . P . G . P . ; Williams , urm , 6 3 i Hunter , P . M . 10 SS ; Mottershead , W . M . ion ; Williams , J . W . 163 ; and Lee , 163 . the lod ge having been opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The accounts for the Past year were placed before the lodge , and their consideration was adjourned to next meeting . Bro . Duncan was
next duly raiSed to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason oy the W . M . A Board of fnstalled Masters was then ; £ -Ti \ » nd Bro - Wima ™ Cibb Watson was installed Worbv K Ja Ster of the lot ) ge f ° the ensuing twelve months oy pro . Nathan , P . M ., in solemn form and according to H '^ in . The brethren having saluted the newly-« israued
Master in the Three Degrees , the proclamations Snl ^ " !?? 7 Bro - Nathan , and the officers appointed and Sw ^ , &! ' , W'M- as loll ° ws > Bros - Hugnes , S . W . ; Sn . J -V V P land . Treas . ; Davidson , Sec ; Wilson , » -D . ; MaCpherson , I . G . ; and Sly , Tyler . brerhr »» y 5 ° ? , wishcs " were expressed by the visiting emren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . On W ^ CO ,, RN —EUesmere Lodge ( No . 758 ) .-Bro E M day / ven . ' . ' t ,, e lSth ' " installation of Fre ^ rna ^ l " u ° , „ W M f this lod was Held at the S & M Br , 8 , Mellor officiated in a veryab , e anner as Installing Master , There were present Bros .
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G . Moss , I . P . M . ; W . Mellor , P . M . ; E . Marwood , P . M . ; R . Olbury , S . W . ; J . Torkington , J . W . ; Geo . Bell , S . D . ; Geo . Summcrfield , J . D . ; F . A . Lake , I . G . ; John Coxhill , Treas . ; G . Roberts , Sec . ; Rev . j . Lockwood , Chap . ; VV . Houghton , Tvler ; Robt . Rigby , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; W . R . Bass , P . M . ; John Le Conteiir , I ' . H . Annctt , J . S . Davies , W . Ritchie , T . Knight , John Hollingworth , f . [ .
Batesworth , R . Evans , John Cooper , R . T . Lowe , L . Rosenberg , R . R . Clarke , J . H . Sackcls , and the following visitors Bros . J . P . Piatt , 537 , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . H . Taylor , I . G . 13 SG ; T . Shenton , 13 S 4 ; Jonas Foster , P . M . 13 S 4 ; A . G . Kyle , VV . M . 13 S 4 ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; John Hough , 13 S 4 ; VV . E . Lee , and VV . Garnett . The VV . M . electBro . Marwoodhaving been duly
in-, , stalled into the chair of K . S . he appointed the following as his officers for the ensuingyear : Bros . Geo . Moss , I . P . M ., D . of C ; Richard Oldbury , S . W . ; J . Torkinuton , J . W . ; Rev . J . Lockwood , Chap . ; John Coxhill , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph H . Salkeld , Sec ; George Bell , S . D . ; George
Summerfield , J . D . ; F . A . Lake , I . G . ; Thos . H . Annett , Org . ; Sami . Williamson , Almoner ; and VV . Houghton , Tyler . At the subsequentbanquet Bro . Moss , the retiring W . M ., was presented with a silver Past Master's jewel and a Life Governorship ol the Boys'School , in token of the brethren ' s appreciation of his past services .
I he following day the brethren and their friends had a picnic to Llangollen , visiting Valle Crucis Abbey and Plas Newydd , and the other sights of this beautiful vale .
__ LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of the Everton Lodge , No . S 23 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Wednesday evening , the iSth inst ., and was attended by a numerous gathering of Grand Lodge Officers and others . The visitors included Bros . T . Evans , P . G . S . D . ; A . Lew , P . D . G . T . Griqualand : F . I .
Bailey , P . G . S . D . ; R . Washington , P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . H . Bucknell , P . G . D . C . Stafford ; j . Parkes , P . P . G . S . B . Hants , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . William Brassey , was impressively installed by the retiring Master , Bro . John Beesley . The following officers were afterwards appointed : Bros . John Beesley , l . P . M . ; J . M . King , S . W . ; Councillor VV . J . Lunt , P . G . T . Treas . ( re-elected ); R . H . Webster , J . W . ; John Galley , Sec . ; R . W . Gow ,
S . U . ; VV . Maddox , J . U . ; R . S . Milne , I . G .,- R . T . Britten , S . S . ; C . H . Ashton , J . S . ; J . Mantle and John Gertrey , A . S . ; and John Holding , P . P . G . R ., D . C . During the evening the brethren presented Bro . T . H . Carefull , P . M ., with a beautifully illuminated address bearing testimony of his zealous services in promoting the cause of charity , one of the noblest distinguishing characteristics of the Craft . A valuable Past Master's jewel was also presented to the retiring Master .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and was a most pleasant and successful affair . The lodge was opened in due form by the Bro . G . Beaver , W . M ., and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . J . Warren , P . M ., took the chair as Installing officer ,
and Uro . J . H . Roberts , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair ot K . S ., and saluted by the brethren . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . Ovenden , S . W . ; Ross , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas ; C . Norman , P . M ., Sec ; C . Sweeting , S . D . ; VV . Lacey , J . D . ; J . Sanderson , I . G . ; VV . Bidgood , Org . ; and R . J . Naylor , W . S . Bro . Warren then finished his work by
giving the addresses both eloquently and with deep feeling , being heartily applauded for his admirable working , and it was resolved that a vote of thanks should be tendered him , and inscribed upon the minutes of the fodge , to show the brethren ' s appreciation of his services as Installing officer . Bro . Warren having returned thanks , it was proposed that a Past Secretary ' s jewel of the value of ten
guineas should be presented to Bro . Norman , Sec , as a mark of recognition of the valuable services rendered by him lo the lodge during the past five years , To this Bro . Morman objected , but after seeing that the resolution was carried " nem dis , " requested that the ten guineas might be spent in procuring a Life Governorship to one of the charities , and it was resolved that a Life Governorship
should be presented to Bro . Norman instead of a jewel . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon Hotel , at Gravesend , where Bro . Hubbard had prepared a most sumptuous and tempting repast . "The Queen and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master af England , " "The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters and the rest of the Grand
OHicers" having been honoured , the l . P . M . took the gavel , and said the brethren knew the reason of his assuming it again , although it had passed perhaps for ever out of his hands . He had to propose the toast of "The VV . M ., " and to wish him happiness and success during his year of office . They all knew the great interest Bro . Roberts took in everything Masonic ; that had been
shown most unmistakeably during the time he had held office in the lodge , through each office of which he had honourably passed up to the proud yet onerous position he that day had arrived at ; and that interest would be now even more intensified , because Bro . Roberts was a conscientious Mason , and what he did he did with his whole heart and soul . He had been a constant attendant at the
lodges of instruction , so then they might expect a good year lor their lodge . He asked them to drink the toast with enthusiasm , Bro . Roberts , -who is exceedingly popular with the brethren , was heartily cheered on rising to respond . He said he rose with a great deal of diffidence to respond to the toast , in the first place because he was so new a VV . M ..
and felt so deeply impressed with the responsibilities attached to the office , and in the next place from a natural inability to find words sufficient to properly explain the feelings of pride and gratitude that strove for mastery within him ; Jiut he did thank them , and from his heart , for their kindly good wishes , and could assure them that it would be his aim to be worthy of their confidence and keep
up the high prestige of the Nelson Lodge , it would be his earnest endeavour so to do his duty that at the end of his year of office they would when they nextyear met him at the festive board say " Bro . Roberts , you have done well for the honour and prosperity of the Nelson Lod ge . " A handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value of 10 guineas was then presented to Bro . Beaver by the VV . M .,
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who , in pining it on his breast , wished him many years of health to wear it as a token of the esteem in which he is held in by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Beaver having feelingly returned thanks , . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The P . Ms ., " paying a high compliment to them , especially to Bros . Butt and Norman , the Treasurer and Secretary , for their earnest work for the benefit of the lodge .
Bro . Graham in response said the Past Masters felt deeply indebted to the VV . M . and brethren for the kind expressions of regard tendered them . The VV . M . had spoken of the constant attention of the Past Masters to the interests of the lodge , and the instruction of the brethren ; but they ( the Past Masters ) were onl y doing their duty , and following in the footsteps of those grand ' old Masons who had gone before . The highest ambition of a Master Mason
was to reach the chair their W . M . had reached that day , and the teaching of the Past Masters was the foundation of all success 111 that direction , and although it was not given to every Mason to reach to such a hei ght , yet the very teaching they received while seeking the chair was of so noble and excellent a nature that if it did not land them on the happy shores of Mastership it made them better men and better Masons . Ittaught them to feel for the sorrows andunhappiness of others ; it opened their hearts to the claims of
charity—a noble example of which they had seen in the self-abnegation of one of the Past Masters that day , who , sooner than be decorated with a jewel , gave the 10 guineas to the cause of charity . He earnestly asked the younger brethren to strive to reach those heights , and work for it , so that when the last dying throb should come they might close the chapter of life and say " it is well finished ; " and the brother who had then done his duty would never regret the work so nobly worked through the teaching and example of the Past Masters .
1 he Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of the " Visitors , " and in so doing assured them that a hearty welcome always awaited them at the Nelson Lodge . Bro . Matham , as VV . M . of the Florence Ni ghtingale Lodge , one of the kindred lod ges to the Nelson , spoke highly of the splendid working both of the I . P . M ., Installing Officer , and the W . M . and his officers , and also of the generous hospitality extended to the visitors . He
cordially wished the VV . M . a successful year of office and the lodge every prosperity . Bro . Kenneday for the United Military , and Bra . Ayres for the Crystal Palace Lodges , having responded briefly , Bro . Manning , as one of the grandchildren of the lodge , having been initiated in the Henley Lodge , an offspring of the Nelson , and of which he was Treasurer , wished to thank the VV . M . and brethren for their hospitality to him
and all the visitors , while , as for the working , if their grandchildren would onl y take a notch from their grandmother they would do better than they do now . Bro . Hayes , of the Pattison Lodge , averred that the installation had been simpl y an intellectual treat to him , while the working of the lod ge from I . G . to VV . M . was perfect . 1 heir lodge had a grand old historical name ; the very name of . "Nelson" recalled the word "duty , " and nobly had
the Nelson answered to the call . He felt sure by the officers who were following the W . M . that the lodge had a long and honourable career before it . Bro . Richey , an old Past Master , related his Masonic experiences since some seven years ago he left Woolwich on service and went to Colchester , and the success that had attended him as Master and First Principal of the Angel Lodge and Angel Chapter there were due to the
admirable lessons he had received in the Nelson Lodge , Bros . Weston and Reece also responded . The other toasts were "The Installing Officer , " for which Bro . Warren returned thanks ; "The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Ovenden , who responded ; "The Masonic Press ; " "The Host , " Bro . Hubbard , receiving a high eulogy from the W . M . for his excellent catering . Mr . H . J . Roberts , son of the W . M ., presided at the
piano , and some good singing filled the pauses between the speeches . Among the brethren present as visitors and Past Masters of the lodge were Past Masters Bros . G . Crawford , W . J . Graham , E . Bowles , VV . Richey , C . W . Hobson , J . Warren , J . Wilkins , E . B . Hobson , A . Woodley , and G . Beaver ; and Bros . W . Weston , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . S . Br . Kent ; A . J . Manning , P . M . and Treas . 1472 , P . G . S . D . Essex ; G . C . Mathams , W . M . 706 ; G . Kennedav .
VV . M . 1 536 ; J . Hatham , VV . M . 1714 ; E . Ayres , W . M . 742 ; J . Childs , W . M . 453 ; E . Farwig , P . M . 180 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; j . Andrews , P . M . 1227 ; T . Holleyman , P . M . 1536 ; Capt . J . Sculley , S . W . 706 ; Dr . C . H . Y . Godwin , J . W . 706 ; W . Rees , S . W . 913 ; W . Sargent , S . W . 1227 ; A . Ives , J . W . 1472 ; W . Moulds
, J . W . 1536 ; J . Aillud , J . W . 615 j C . Hollond , S . D . 946 ; G . Letton , S . D . 913 ; G . Mitchell , J . D . G 15 ; H . De Gray , 706 " ; G . Nichols , 13 C 7 ; Capt . Jos . McCaf'")'> ' 53 < 5 ; F . Hayward , 913 ; Jas . Butler , 153 G ; T . Cooper , 1536 ; VV . H . Popplcstone , 1536 ; J . Bilton , 1536 ; H . Hammond 913 ; T Appleby , 13 ; G . J . t-alton , 158 ; and C . Jolly , 913 { breemasori ) .
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS Townley Parker Lodge ( No . 1032 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled in good numbers on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Howard Arms . The lodge was opened by Bro . Robt . Irving , W . M ., and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . lames Winsor , P . M . 203 and 241 , assumed the chair , The W . M . elect , Bro . James Bryham Cardwell . was then oresented hv
Bro . J . Lawrence , P . M ., for installation , and Bro . Winsor duly installed him in the chair of K . S . in a masterly maner . Bro . Cardwell invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . living , l . P . M . ; A . G . Leigh , S . W . ; J . A . Atherton , J . W .,- J . Heald , P . M ., t reas . ( re-elected ); J . Hopkinson , Sec . ; A . G . Bird , S . D . ; J . Bners , J . D . ; H . Gardner , I . G . ; andj . Atherton , P . M . as lyler . The following members and visitors were also present : Bros . J . Wmsor , P . M . 203 and 241 ;
W . Corbitt , S 4 , P . M . 1032 ; E . Sale , P . M . 178 ; J . Shaw , S . W . 269 ; T . Gardner , 1032 ; I . Jacobs , 1609 and 1182 ; W . Williams , 1909 ; T . Forrester P . P . G . J . D .. P . M . 730 ; W . H . Deighton , P . M . 113 ; j . Pollard , W . M . 26 9 ; I . G . Christian , 113 ; J . Thompson , 1032 ; H . Hall , 249 ; John Worthy , 1505 ; and others . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by the hostess , Mrs . Garstang , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the VV . M . Bros . Webster Williams , James Winsor , J . Worthy , I . G .