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such regard . Trusting that the Great Architect of the Universe may spare you for many years to share with him fcho blessings of this life . Signed on behalf of tho Lodge , Charles J . Martyn , Senior P . M . D . P . G . M . Suffolk . " The following members of the Lodge were present : —Bros . Hills , Wheeler , Pratt , Grimwood , Walford , Carlton , the Rev . David Hughes , Grant , and . others , as well as Mrs . Pratt , Miss H . Mason , and other members of fche doctor ' s family .

OLICANA LODGE , No . 1522 . THE annual festival was celebrated at Ilkley , on Tuesday , loth ult ., ^^ when Bro . A . Balfour was installed W . M . The ceremony of installation waa performed by Bro . W . G . Lupton , Bro . J . Gaunt presenting tho W . M . elect . Subsequently the newly-elected W . M .

invested the following Officers : Bros . Kayo I . P . M ., Bates S . VV ., Brotherton J . W ., James Chaplain , Gaunt Charity Representative , Critchley Treasurer , Kershaw Secretary , Bennett S . D ., Evens J . D ., Critchley Organist , Crow I . G ., Sykes O . G ., and Wedgwood Almoner .

DRAMATIC LODGE , No . 1609 .

SELDOM has fche regular monthly meeting of any Lodge been of a more interesting character than was the case with 1609 on the 22 ^ nlfc ., afc the Masonio Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool . There are present in the city a large number of Craftsmen , engaged in the Carl Rosa Company , at the Royal Court Theatre , and in the various ' pantomimes that are in progress ; and this knowledge had the effect

of making the number of those present at the usual monthly meeting of the Dramatic Lodge largely in excess of the ordinary attendance . Bro . Henry Round W . M . was supported afc the opening of fche Lodge by Bros . Cantor I . P . M ., Sanderson P . M ., Savage P . M ., Sandbrook P . M ., Mackenzie P . M ., Allen S . W ., Fineberg J . W ., Shrapnell P . M .

and Treas ., Heard Sec , Mein J . D ., Eaton Batty I . G ., Hughes S ., Stewart J . S ., Pulford A . S ., Workman Organist , Heginbotham A . Organist , and Ball Tyler . After the work of the Lodge bad been

disposed of , the brethren adjourned to the dining-hall for suitable refreshment , and an enjoyable programme was subsequently provided by Bros . Max Eugene , Payne Clarke , E . Edwards , S . Kirkham , J . Cantor , Eaton Batty , T . C . Fargher , and others .

HOTSPUR LODGE , No . 1626 .

ON Thursday , 24 th ult ., the annual meeting was held in the Masonio Hall , Maple Street , Newcastle , when Bro . J . H . Brown jun . was installed as W . M . for tbe ensuing year . The ceremony was conducted by Bro . G . H . Stansfield , the retiring W . M . The W . M . appointed the following as his Officers : —Bros . Stansfield I . P . M ., Bell S . W ., Daglish J . W ., Green Chaplain , Symonds Treas ., Martin

Sec , Challoner S . D ., Cackefcfc J . D ., Cray J . S ., Ferry Organist , Forster S . S ., Curry Tyler . The brethren , after all work had been faithfully performed , sat down fco dinner at the Crown Hotel , Clayton Street West ( Miss T . T . Robson ' s ) , when the usual Loyal and patriotic toasts were eloquently given and heartily responded to .

COLERIDGE LODGE , No . 1750 .

THE annual meeting of fche members was held on Thursday , fche 10 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Public Hall , Clevedon , when Bro . M . H . Clark S . W . was formally installed in the chair of K . S . The ceremony was performed by Bro . R . C Else D . P . G . M . of Somerset . The newly-installed Master invested the following Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Dawes I . P . M ., Rivers S . W ., Captain Rose

J . W ., Major-General Montague , C . B ., S . D ., Wickenden J . D ., Hayman I . G ., Barnes Treasnrer , Jupp Secretary , Somerton Organist , Stevens Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to Regent House , where upwards of 40 sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . Wickenden .

LODGE OP OBEDIENCE , No . 1753 . AT tbe ordinary meeting , beld at the White Hart Hotel , Okehampton , on 28 th ult ., there were present Bros . Newoombe W . M ., Sloman S . W ., Reddaway J . W ., Burd Treasnrer , Fulcher P . M . Secretary , Wonnacotfc S . D ., Pierce I . G ., Manual Organist , Coombes Tyler , P . M . ' s Yeo , Gregory , McMurray and Harris . After the usual business fche brethren took this opportunity of presenting their

Worshipful Brother William Burd with a handsome marble clock , on the occasion of hia recent marriage , and in recognition of the valued services he has rendered the Lodge . Thc presentation was made by Bro . J . Newcombe W . M ., and was feelingly acknowledged by the recipient , Bro . Burd . FIDELES LODGE , No . 1809 .

rpHE last of the annual meetings in connection with the Masonio -L body in the island of Guernsey was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., in the Temple , Le Marchant-streefc , the occasion being the installation of Bro . W . Entwistle as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . T . M . BichardP . M . 243 was the Installing Master , Bro . J . W .

Palmer acting as Director of Ceremonies , In this important duty Bro . Bichard was assisted by a board of 26 Installed Masters and about 50 members of the Craft . The work was conducted in strict accordance with ancient custom , after which the newly-installed Master appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Stranger S . W .,

Connellau , J . W ., Le Ray Treasurer , Bichard Secretary , H . Bichard Assistant Secretary , Brady S . D ., Garland J . W ., Bird I . Q ., Biddescombe Tyler , Ogier D . C , D . E . Ogier Steward . The Auditors' report

showed the Lodge , though the youngest , to be in a flourishing condition . Alter the business the brethren , on the invitation of the W . M ., adjourned fco the banqueting room , where a most re ' chercJie repast bad been provided by Mrs . Edwards .

St . Aubyn Lodge of Instruction , ITo . 954 . —A meeting of the members was held at the Ebrington Masonic Hall , Devonporr on Wednesday , 23 rd ult ., when the portion of thc ritual selected f or

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the occasion was ably rendered by the Officera of the Lodge , assisted by Bro . Allingham , the Preceptor . At the close of business the members retired to the refreshment roam , where a substantial repast had been provided by Bro . Boswor thick . Bro . Dngdale presided ,

supported by Past Masters C . Watson , Crosaby and Jolifee 954 . The Visitors included Bros . Whitford 230 , Drew , Perkins and Roberts . Apologies were received from Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , Devon , Lord , and Cawsey , who were prevented by previous Masonio engagements from attending .

Langton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1673 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th January , afc the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C Present : —Bros . C . W . C . Webb Preceptor , Brewer W . M ., Lea Smith S . W ., Toulmein J . W ., Mapleton Secretary , Hall S . D ., E . A . De Paiva J . D ., Webb I . G ., also Broa . Quick , Hobbs , Marshall , Jupo , Fraser , E . L . Axford , and J . T . Axford . After due

observance of preliminaries , tbe ceremony of raising waa rehearsed . Bro . Marshall took tbe W . M . 's chair ; tbe Lodge was resumed to the 2 nd degree and the ceremony of installation was rehearser ., Bro . Wobb acting as candidate . Bro . Jupe was elected W . M . for tl 0 next meeting . After routine work Lodge was olosed .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

— 'Ut—BELFAST CITY TEMPERANCE LODGE , No . 481 . THE first annual reunion of this promising Lodge was held on the 25 th ult ., in the Central Hall , Rosemary Street , Belfast . The

room was chastely decorated for the occasion , the walls being draped with crimson cloth , relieved afc intervals with trophies of flags , the spaces bearing such motfcies ns " Welcome fco our noble Leader , " "Union is strength . " This Lodge , it may be mentioned , is bnt a

few tmufchs in existence , and yet in thafc time ifc has acquired a fair membership . Bro . J . C Rainey , now P . M ., was the firsfc occupant of the chair , and under his direction and guidance the Lodge flourished . Bro . Edward Gregg has now been elected to that position , and under his control the career of prosperity will no donbt be continued . The

proceedings commenced with tea , which was admirably served by the ladies ( a large number of whom were present ) , ably assisted by the Officers of the Lodge , who acted as Stewards . Subsequently , Bro . Gregg assumed the chair , and after announcing apologies from Bro . Major Thompson D . P . G . M ., aud Bro . Meares Prov . Grand Lodge of

Down , and others , gave the Queen and the Craffc , and the Three Grand Masters , which were received in true Masonio fashion . Bro . Fraser , in responding to " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Down , " congratulated 481 on the progress it had made since inauguratedprogress almost amazing to those associated wifch fche Brotherhood .

Bro . Rainey , in proposing the Newly-installed Officers , said that Bro . Gregg deserved great credit for the formation of that Lodge , for if it had nofc been for him it would nofc now have had an existence . He had spent much time in its organisation , and if it increased in membership in the fnture as ifc had done in the pasfc , they would next

year require a much larger hall for their meeting . With such progress they would observe his labours had not been iu \ ain . The Officers had ably assisted Bro . Gre <* g in promoting the interests of the Lodge . Tbe W . M ., i _ iespor . cling , stated thafc , all things considered , they had gone on well since their formation ns a Lodge on

the other side of the liver , lnoy could not separate themselves from the brethren there , and he hoped thfy wt-uld not sever their connec . tion with fchem . With such an ncconnt to render , a ter only three months' existence , he expected tho report that day twelvemonth would be still more encouraging . Bros . W . J . Montgomery J . W .,

M'Cullough S . D ., Campbell J . D ., Swart I . G ., Allen Assist _ nfc Sec , and Martin Chaplain , briefly acknowledged tho compliment . The other toasts proposed were : —Our Past Masfcer , Our poor aud distressed brethren , the Visiting Brethren , fche Ladie ., and the Stewards . During the evening songs and recitations were given by Bros .

Campbell , Mabood , Stanley , llenchie , Roberts , Porter , M'Gahey , and Montgomery , all of which were heartily received . The catering was entrusted to Bro . Ritchie , of York Street , and was carried out iu such a manner as to leave no ground for complaint . The meeting , whioh was in every respect a credit fco fche young Lodge , was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem .

The Liverpool Masonic Hall Committee.

THE LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL COMMITTEE .

rpHE annual meeting of the members of this committee was held at J _ tho Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 25 fch ult ., Bro . 11 . Foofce Chairman . There was a numerous attendance of fche brethren . The minutes of fcho House Committee for the past quarter having been read by Bro . J . T . Callow Secretary , the balance sheet for fche year was presented by the Treasnrer ( Bro . Tyson ) , from

wbich ifc appeared that the rents received from Lodges meeting in the building amounted fco £ 469 , from Chapters £ 93 9 s 6 d , and fche income from other sources was £ 209 . After all necessary payments there remained a balance in hand of £ 225 lis Id . The statement of accounts was passed unanimously . Bro . A . D . Hesketh was

uuanimously elected Chairman for the coming year , Bro , T , II . W . Walker Vice-chairman , Bro . J . H . Tyson was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . T . Callow was again chosen Secretary , for the twelffch time . Bros . Gow , Neale , Coxon , and Leake were elected Auditors . The

following brethren were elected members of the House Committee : — Bros . Foote , Beesley , Pembertoo , Cotter , Smith , Molloy , Hallvvood , Bailoy , Broadbridge , G . Morgan , !_] . Morgan , Coxon , Jarmau , Martin , Jackson , Bradley , Neale , Leake , Salter , Latham , and Soldat . The usual voto of thanks terminated fche proceedings .

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FUNERALS properly curried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTOJN " , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C , Monuments erected , Valuations made .