Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — - LODGE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP , No 1 G 0 .

THIS Lodgo celebrated its annual Festival on Thursday , the 21 th nit ., ut tho Olil Ship Hotel , Rnehford . Tho Lodge was opened at two o'clock by the W . M . Pro . T . King Prov . G . P , who after the ordinary proceedings vacated tlio chair iu favour of Bro . A . Luckinc P . M . and P . Z . Prov . G . D . C , Avho proceeded to instnl Bro . John T . Harrington as W . M . for ensuing year . The following 1 wero invested

Officers , viz .. —Pros . H . Harper S . W ., W . V . Wilson J . W ., Rev . II . J . Hatch P . M . P . P . G . Chap ., H . Wood P . M . P . P . G . O . Treas , G . Burgess P . M . P . P . G . D . Sec , A . Harrington S . D , W . Kilpin J . D , T . Shelley l . G , A . Lucking D . C , J . K . Frostick Steward , A . Martin Tyler . Thero were also present Bros . , T . A . Wardell P . M . and P . Z . Prov . A . G . D . C , J . R . Hemmann P . M . 1000 P . P . G . D ., J . Reeve P . M ., G . P . Jones

W . M . 1000 , T . Shelley , Z . Pottitfc , W . Moore , , T . K . Frostick , & c . Visitors : —Bros . A . Durrant P . M . 276 P . P . S . G . W . Prov . G . Treas , F . G . Green P . M . 1024 P . P . S . G . W , J . S . Brown W . M . 276 , C . Elthnm W . M . 1817 , G . J . Glasscock S . W . 1817 , J . M . Farr J . W . 1817 , J . W . nan-is P . M . 1000 Sec . 1817 P . P . A . G . D . C , B . Tnrnor 1817 , C . Floyd 1818 . A cordial vote of thanks was proposed to Pro . A . Lucking for

the able manner in which ho had performed tlio dnties of Installing Master . The Lodgo was dnly closed , and snbseqnently tho brethren sat down to a banquet presided over by the newly Installed W . M . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given , and received with tho customary honours . The Tyler ' s toast concluded one of tho most successful meetings of the Lodge of Trne Friendship .

Eaton Lodge, No. 533, Congleton.

EATON LODGE , No . 533 , CONGLETON .

AT the general Lodge meeting on Wednesday , tho 23 rd Juno , tho following address was presented to Brother Andreas Edward Cokayno on his leaving Congleton for Bolton , Lancashire . To Brother A . E . Cokayno P . M . " Eaton Lodge , No . 553 P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire , P . Z . Chapter of Faith No . 821 , P . P . G . Standard Bearer Royal Arch Masons Cheshire , E . C . St . Salem ' s Preceptory No . 15 , P . E . C . Godefroi

de Bonillon Preceptory No . 2-1 , Prov . Registrar of Knights Templar Cheshire . The members of Eaton Lodge , No . 533 , desire to express to Bro . Cokayne , on the occasion of his leaving Congleton , their fraternal regard and grreat respect . While deeply regretting , in common with others , the loss to tho town of an able , upright ,

and high principled inhabitant , they aro pleased to believe that his removal to a larger sphere of bnsiness will result in greater and increasing prosperity ; and althongh no longer a resident in this old Borongh , the brethren rejoice that ho will remain a member of his Mother Lodgo , arid continue to aid them in their work with his Masonic knowledge and zeal . Thoy sincerely pray that the

blessing of the Great Architect of tho Universe may attend their Brother in his new home . Bro . Cokayno thanked the brethren very warmly for their kindness , and assured them that he intended to remain a member as usual of the Lodge , and to have tho continued p leasure of moeting his brethren in tho Province of Cheshire as heretofore . Thero Avas a large number of tho brethren prosent and the meeting was a most pleasant ono .

Fermor Lodge, No. 1313, Southport.

FERMOR LODGE , No . 1313 , SOUTHPORT .

THE Festival of St . John was celebrated b } ' the brethren of Termor Lodge , in their new and spacious rooms , Bank-buildings , East Bank-street , Soutbport , on Thnrsday , tho 21 th Juno . Tho Lodgo was opened punctually at 3 . 30 p . m . by the retiring W . M . Bro . Dr . Benson Baker . There wero also present Bros . W . E . Hobbs I . P . M ., J . F . Roberts P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . 1313 , T . H . Barrow W . M . 613 , J . W . J . Fowler 285 PM , James Piatt P . M G 13 1313 , W .

Henri S . W ., B . Wyles J . W ., C . E . Bryan Treasurer ( W . M . elect ) , J . H . Welsby S . D , P . M . Hunter J . D , W . Twist S . S ., George Sam . Smith 1633 , James Bryan 1035 213 , W . H . Johnson 613 , W . Bevors , W . Piatt , J . Kirkbridge , Charles H-sketh , J . Barratt , Walter Wilkinson , James Twist , C . D . Allen , J . G . Howard , A . W . Wooley , J . Evans , S . Boyce . After the completion of tho formal business , which chiefly

consisted of confirming the minutes of the last regnlar Lodge , receiving the report of the auditors , which showed that the Lodge was financially prosperous , tho Treasurer and Tyler Avcre elected . Bros . E . Burns Taylor , of St . Hugh Lodge 1386 , and Alfred W . Field , of Eclectic Lodge 1201 , were elected joining members . Mr . Arthur llalsall was also elected as a candidate for initiation . Two sums of

money were voted to brethren at a distance , who were placed in exceptional difficulties . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , when Bro . C . E . Bryan was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Dr . Benson Baker , by Bro . J . F . Roberts and Bro . J . W . Fowler P . M . ' s . Tho W . M . having delivered tho preliminary addresses , called upon the Secretary to read the Charges , to which the W . M . elect assented

in the usual manner , and likewise took the obligation . The Lodge was then opened in tlio third degree , and all below tho rank of Installed Master being dismissed , a Board of Installed Masters was duly opened , when the W . M . elect was admitted and installed into the chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom . Tho ceremony vvas most effectively and impressively rendered . Tho Board of Installed Masters was then closed , aud the M . M . 's wero admitted , and saluted the

W . M , and he was proclaimed and greeted . The Lodgo was then closed to tho second degree , the F . C . 's admitted , and the nsuul greetings and proclamations given , tho Lodge closed iu tho second degree , and the 1 < 1 . A . ' s were admitted , Again tiro nsanl covanwuha were repeated . This portion of tho proceedings was considerably heightened iu effect by tho exquisite rendering of a . Masonic Ode , set to mnsic by Bro . J . P . Bryan , and sung by a quartette of the brethren : —

Fermor Lodge, No. 1313, Southport.

" Support tho Master , who rules by Iho Square ; r . et Sons of tho Light to tho East now repair , With hearts for his aid united and free , Obedient wo labour and kindly agree . " Tho Book of Constitutions and the Warrant wero then presented to tho WM . by Bro . J . F . Roberts P . M ., who , in his usually finished and

impressive manner , fully explained the duties of tho W . M . and tho moral significance of the working tools . Tlio W . M . then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Biw . Benson Baker , M . D , I . P . M , li . Wvlis S . W , J . II . Welsbv J . W , J . V . Roberts P . M . Treasurer , James Piatt P . M . Seerotnry , T . Whitehead P . M . M . C . Rev . C . T . Porter , f . L . D , Chaplain , Hunter P . M . Hunter S . D , R . II . Johnson J . D ,

William Twist l . G , G . S . Smith Organist , W . W . P . Shatwell S . S , J . C . Evans J . S , G . Rockliffe Tyler ( re-elected ) . The addresses to the Officers , on receiving the respective insignia of their offices , were elcquontly delivered by Bro . J . F . Roberts P . M ., and rendered especially impressive by tho choir chanting tho following odes on placing tho S . W . or J . W . in their respective chairs : —

" Support the Warden , installed in tho West , Who works on the Lovol , where sorrows may rest . With hearts for his aid , united and free , Obedient wo labonr and kindly agree . " Support to tho Warden , by Plumb still aright ; Whoso Sun in tho South never hides its fair Light ; With hearts for his aid , united and free , Obedient we labour and kindly agree . "

A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to tho I . P . M . ; it boro tho following inscription : —•

" Presented by the Brethren of Fermor Lodge to Bra . BENSON BAKER , M . D , P . M ., As a token of esteem and respect . 2 ! th Juno 1880 . " Tho Anthem , " Behold , how good and how pleasant if ; is for brethren to dwell together in unity , " & c , was effectively rendered by Bros . Smith , Boyce , Bryan , Howard , Twist , & o . Tho Lodge was then

closed in peace and harmony , with solemn prayer , and tho brothrcn adjourned to tho snpper room , where a sumptuous banquet was spread , and tho tables beautifully adorned with tho choicest flowers and fruits of the season . At tbe closo of the banquet , the usnal Loyal and Masonio toasts wore given and received with that hearty enthusiasm wbirdi is characteristic of Masons . The musical brethren contributed to enhance the enjoymont of the evening bv

their orchestral and vocal performances . Fermor Lodge is well known throughout tho Piovinco of West Lancashire as excelling in vocal and instrumental mnsic : to lovers of music it is an exceptional treat to find such a , combination of mnsieal talent in a provincial town . Tho W . M . is to bo congratulated on entering on his year of office with every promise and prospect of a highly successful , happy and prosperous year of office .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 45 . —A mooting was held on Monday , the 28 th June , at George Hotel , Australian Avenue , Barbican . Present : —Bros . Fox J . D . 201 W . M , Appleton S . W , Hallam J . W ., Wing Treas , Fox Sec , Hallam jun . S . D , Pelican J . D , Tolmies Preceptor , Fontaine l . G . Lodge opeued in first and second degrees . Lodge opened in third degree , aud ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Brocklehnrst candidate . First section worked by Bro . Hallam sen . second Bro . Fox , third Bro . Hallam .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —A meeting was hold on Tuesday , 29 th June , at Bro . Bond ' s , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , W . C . Present : —Bros . Caton W . M , Linscott S . W , Kitchingman J . W , John Sopor Sec , Abell S . D , Snodin J . D ., Evans l . G , P . M . ' s Bingemann Preceptor ; Bros . Hallam , Baker , Stroud , Dickins , Dodson , Trigg , Scott , Smith , and Russell . Bro .

Tri ^ , a candidate for raisins , answered the usual questions , was entrnsted and raised . Tho following sections were then worked , first Bro . Abell , second Hallam . Bro . Robert Smith 201 , and Russell Elliott 9 , were admitted members . Bros . Linscott vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed and adjonmePtill Tuesday , 6 th Jnly , at seven p . m .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 26 th nit ., under the able presidency of Bro . J . Millington , who was well supported by Bros . J . Lorkin S . W , Gilliam J . W , Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , C . Lorkin S . D , W . Williams J . D ., E . Woodman l . G . ; also Bros . Weedon , D . Moss , Mendelsohn , Houghton , Mnllord ,

Brasted , Fysh , Trcwinnard , & c . Usnal preliminaries being duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearse- ! , Bro . Houghton candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked the first and fourth sections of tho lecture . Tho ceremony of passing was nextrehcarsed , Bro . Houghton candidate . Lodgo Avas resumed , and Bro . J . Lorkin vvas elected to

preside at the next meeting , which will bo held on tho first Saturday in September . A vote of thanks vvas cordially awarded to Bro . Pearcy for tho very excellent manner in which he had performed the dnties of Preceptor during tho past session . All Masonic bnsiness being ended , Lodge was closed in due form .

Candour Lodge , TTo . 337 . —A meeting was held on Thnrsday , 17 th ult , at tbo Commercial Inn , Upper Mill . Btw . B . B . Bradshaw W . M , Sam . Robinson S . W , Thos . Grisdale jnn . J . W , P . M . Thomas Gristlalo . sen . Treas , Jatni FS Lnn-ton P . M . Secretary , James S . Halt S . D , Thomas Drake J . D , John Buckley Steward , Joseph Berry I . G ., Amnion Hawkyard Tyler : P . M . ' s Bros . W . Blackburn P . M . P . P . S-G . D , John Hirst P . M . P . P . J . G . W , W . D . Hall , J . F . Tanner , James Robinson , John Shaw , Charles Shaw I . P . M ., E . W . Piatt and fourteen