West Lancashire Alpass Benevolent Institution.

( NOTICES OF MEETINGS , continued from p 87 ) . its own whioh was working in acoord with the Grand Lodge of England , and they had tho pleasure that evening to welcome a Past Grand Master of that District . Brother Eemington , in reply , returned thanks for the hearty welcome he had received during his

stay in this country , and as he WPT now returning home his last pleasing Masonio reminiscent > wonld be in connection with tbe Savage Club Lc Jge . Brother Chapman had referrt 1 to a state of affairs that existed seventeen years ago in Australia , but through the instrumentality of Lord Carnarvon that had been changed ; and from the time that Lord Carrington had been installed as

Grand Master all the Lc Iges had come nnder ono banner . Freemasonry in Anstralia was now doing muoh more than many knew , and the members were worthy of the Craft . Australians did not want to be second rate Englishmen , they were part and parcel of the British Empire and were loyal to the orown . They onltivated the feeling of true brotherhood and prospered accordingly . He

oongratnlated the'Lodge npon its success , and was glad to notice that promotion went roond with the sun , so that every brother had his chance in his torn . Col . G . N . Money P . G . M . Surrey also acknowledged the toast . The W . M . then gave the Past Mas * era and Officers , which toast gave recognition to tho 3 e who had passed throngh the chair as well as to those in transition . As the years rolled on they were getting a goc lly nnmber of Past Masters , though ns a fact

all their P . M . ' a were at present Officers of the Li Ige . The members were formed of the right stuff to produce gocd Offiofrs , being persevering and earnest Masons who worked for the benefit of their Lclge . Bros . Catling and Northoutt having replied , the Tyler gave bis toast and the company dispersed . During the evening a most

enjoyable entertainment was given , in which the follow . ng brethren took part : —W . L . Barrett , Eugene Barnett , J . T . Carrodns , F . H Cheeaewright , Cbar ' es Coborn , Charles Convers , W . H . Denny , Walter Hedgecc jk , Arthur Oswald , Eugene Oudin , Courtioe Pounds , and Charles Townley .

LATHOM LODGE , No . 2229 . THIS Lodge holds a most unique and highly distinguished position in the Matonio world , and its annual meeting , on the 30 th nit ., at the Masonio Buildings , Southport , was attended by a gathering whioh was as brilliant as it was thoroughly representative . The membership of tbe Lodge , whioh bears the name of the distinguished Masonio chief of West Lancashire , is entirely constituted of Present

and Past Graud and Provincial Grand Officers—its chief object being to assist in good Masonio work and help for the Charities ; and it farther has the privilege of enjoying the possession of what is called a " moveable warrant , " which antborises the meetings to be held in various parts of the Province—Liverpool , Preston , and Southport having already been selected as places for meetings . Some fifty

brethren were present , including a number of Grand Offioers , and great disappointment was felt at the absence of Brother the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , G . C . B ., M . W . Pro G . M ., Provinoial Grand Master , who had consented to preside , but was prevented by the fact that he was to be present at the Parliamentary dinner given in the evening by Lord Salisbury . Letters expressing inability to be

present , and giving hearty good wishes to the Lodge , were alio received by the Worshipful Master from several distinguished brethren . Bro . the Rev . T . Barton Spencer , M . A ., Past Grand Chap , lain of England P . P . G . C . was installed Worshipful Master by Brother Letobwortb Grand Secretary of England , and the following were invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . Bonlding I . P . M ., Capt . Garnett

S . W ., Lambert J . W ., Rev . C . Hesketh Knowlys , M . A ., Chaplain , Pierpoint Treasurer , Goodacre Secretary , Johnston S . D ., Harradon Jnnior Deacon , Captain Murray Director of Ceremonies , W . Piatt Organist , Williams Inner Guard , J . Piatt , T . Forrester , Sumner , and Mossop Stewards . B'other Wylie was appointed Charity Representative . Substantial sums wer j voted in ai I of ad s-

tressed brother and the Alpa . ee Benevolent Institution , und a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Letobwortb as installing Master . Bro . E . H . Cookson called attention to the death of Bro . Dr . Costine , a member of the Lodge , since tbe last meeting , and moved that a vote of sincere condolence should be sent to the family of tbe deceased . All who were acquaintc i with Dr . Costine knew him to be a man of

amiable temper , most courteous in manner , and pressing in a large measmre those qualities which largely endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance , making bim a gcad man and an excellent Mason . He ( Bro . Cookson ) greatly regreiu 1 the loss whioh Freemasonry had sustained by the dr ith of their highly-respected brother—a loss which would be sincirelv felt in a very wide circle .

Bro . de Bels Adam , in seconding the resoln on , referred in eulogistic terms to the admirable manner in whioh Bro . Costine had performed his majesterial duties , and his large-hei i ; ed generosity in connection with Masonry and other schemes . Tnelve months ago Dr . Costine had installed Bw Honlding in the chair of W . M . in that Lodge , in a manner which elicit ? d the admiration of all who were present . He secured the love and es' : em of all with whom he came

in contact . He had long provr 1 a true friend to all Masonio Charities , and in this connection his loss would be severely felt . The resoli tion was passed unanimously ; and a similar vote was passed to the relatives of Bro . Majo" Whitehead and Bro . Britten , who had alfo died since the l » it meeting of the I vthom Lodge . After the dinner , which follow J , the L 3 oal Loyal and Maaonic toasts were propt . ed and responded to .

ACACIA LODGE , No . 2321 . A REGULAR monthly meeting of tbis Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Durley Street , Bradford , on Thursday , the 2 nd instaut . Tho Worshipful Master , Bro . John Niven , was supported by

West Lancashire Alpass Benevolent Institution.

Bros . Samuel A . Anty as I . P . M ., John Thornton S . W ., John T . Last Treasurer aa J . W ., C . H . Ellis S . D ., Samuel Robinson J . D ., John Morton I . G ., Henry Holmes Tyler , James B . Fearnley Seoretary , George Althorp P . M . P . P . G . P ., Joseph Wilson P . M . P . P . G . Standard Bearer , Samuel A . Bailey P . M ., Robert S . Hird , A . E . Harris , John Harland , Riohard Harland , Thomas P . Sykes , R . J . Graysdale ,

Jno . J . AVhitaker . Visitors—Bros . William Smith 47 , James Tilley 600 , Thomas Cantrill P . M . Secretary 1214 , John F . Bromley S . W . 1214 , and Harold Nickson J . D . 2231 . The Lodge having been opened , the minntes of the last regular Lodge were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Albert Swaine Organist 387 , who was duly elected and admitted a joining member . of the Lodge .

Bros . Graysdale and Whittaker were passed to the second degree , the former by the Worshipfnl Master , and the latter , by Rrb . Bradley P . M . The charge was delivered to the candidates by the Worshipfnl Master , and tbe Masonio signification of the working tools waa explained by Bro . Last aoting J . W . References were made to the widow of a lately deoeased member , also to a brother who was lying

very dangerously ill . Apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several brethren , and after hearty good wishes had been tendered by the visiting brethren tbe Lodge was closed . After refreshment , the nsnal Loyal and Masonio toasts ware dnly honoured . Our Joining Brother was proposed by Brother Last Treasurer , who referred to the many times Brother Swaine ( as a visitor ) bad

rendered musical services to tbe Lodge , and he was sure he ( Brother Swaine ) was reoeived with mnoh cordiality by the brethren as a member of the Lodge . In responding , Brother Swains remarked that it had afforded him much pleasure in the past to render any little services in his power to the Lodge , aa it wonld to be of any assistance in the fntnre , he had long had more than a sneaking

kindness for Lodge Acacia , and he now thanked the brethren for eleoting him a member of the Lodge . The Visitors was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who stated that the Ledge always accorded a hearty welcome to visiting brethren , and on that occasion it was a pleasure to welcome brethren who hailed from other Provinoes . Bro . Cantrill F . M . 1214 , in responding , thanked the brethren for the

cordial welcome the Visitors had reoeived . He oongratnlated the Worshipfnl Master on the manner in which the ceremonies had been rendered in the Lodge , and conolnded by offering the hospitality of tbe Scarborough Lodge to any of the brethren of Lodge Acaofa who oould conveniently visit his Lodge . Brother Nickson also responded , and acknowledged their generous hospitality , and referred to

the working in the Lodge whioh was somewhat different to the West Lancashire working ; personally , as an Offioer of hie Lodge , he had found the visit very instructive . The toast of the Worshipfnl Master was proposed by Brother Bromley S . W . 1214 , who thanked him for the opportunity of visiting the Lodge , and waa glad to be allowed the privilege of proposing the health of the Worshipfnl

Master , whom he knew to be a good fellow . Brother Niven W . M . briefly responded , and thanked the brethren for the hearty manner the toast had been reoeived . He wonld always endeavour to deserve the kind words that had been spoken of him . The Tyler ' s toast olosed an enjoyable evening ; Brothers Swaine , Tilley , Smith , and Fearnley contributed songs and musio , wbioh were mnoh appreciated .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

RECTITUDE CHAPTER , No . 581

A REGULAR meeting of this Chapter waa held at the Midland Hotel , Manchester , on 2 nd inst ., when there were present amongst others : —Comps . J . Kay 1 st Principal , R . Booth 3 rd Principal , J . Heys Prinoipal Sojourner , J . Goodman Soribe N ., J . Endj man Soribe E ., W . J . Melling P . Z . Provinoial Assistant Direotor of ' Ceremonies , J , Greenhough P . Z ., T . C . Lilly Treasurer , and W .

Rostron . The chief business of the evening was the confirming of the I minutes , aud the presenting to retiring Comp . G . E . Wand b y Comp . J . [ Kay of a beantiful P . Z . ' s jewel , which was almost an exact replica > of one presented to Companion E . J . Melling some time ago . The period of Comp . Wand ' s office as First Prinoipal expired in December

last , when Comp . Kay was installed in his stead , and the jewel , which bore a suitable inscription testifying to tbis faot , was given by the members of the Chapter in loving regard and appreciation of the very great interest which Comp . WanS had taken , not only in Aroh Masonry , , but also in anything connected with the Craft . So highly , indeed , were

his services valued , that Comp . Wand has been induced to again acoept office a 3 Second Principal , and Comp . Melling accordingly installed him into that office . Companion Wand , it is needless to say ,

was very deeply affected by these fraternal marks of regard , and promised to be unrelaxing in his efforts to advance tbe cause of Freemasonry . Comps . Melling and Lilly furnished some very admirable speeches , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— : o : — ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE , No . 75 .

ON Saturday afternoon , the 28 th ult ., the annual installation meeting was held in the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodge was opened by the Worshipfnl Master Brother J . C . Buckwell . Bro . J . Belcher waa installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the oeremony

being ably performed by the retiring W . M . Brother J . C . Buckwell . Tho W . M . appointed his Officers , those present being inveated with the insignia of their respeotive Offioers , as follow : —Brothers J . C . Buckwell I . P . M ., Hbted S . W ., T . Wiokham J . W ., Abell M . O ., Tebbs