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the Lodgo was called from refreshment to labour , and finally closed in harmony . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and tho brethren dispersed , after spending a delightful evening . We subjoin the Bill of Fare : — Sovrs — spring ; mock turtle . Fisn — salmon ; turbofc . ENTKEES—ducklings ; cutlets ; spring chicken . BOASTS—lamb ; sirloin of beef . SAVEETS—blaucmanger ; rhubarb tart ; gooseberry tart ; jellies . DESSERT .
Everton Lodge , No . 823 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Wednesday , 19 th June . Present—Bros . John Honlding W . M ., H . Ashmore S . W ., J . S . Cnthbert J . W ., P . W . Glesby Sec , W . J . Lunt P . M . Treas ., T . Webster S . D ., J . Boyle J . D ., John Beesley Steward , T . H . Carefull I . G ., W . H . Ball Tyler . Past Masters
Bros . Holland , Cottrell , Shaw , and Wilson . Visitors— Bros . Eobinson W . M . 249 , Burgess P . M . 1325 , Wright W . M . 786 , & c Minutes of the last meeting having been read and declared correct , tho ceremony of initiating Mr . John Jackson was ably done by W . Bro . Honlding . The Lodge AVUS advanced , and Bro . Sumner was passed to the second degree of F . C . Tho AvorkiHg of Bro . Honlding in this degree
is as efficient and easy as in the first , and the Everton Lodge under his Mastership is ono of those Lodges in tho town that Ave never tire of visiting . The impression produced at our first visit to the Lodgo is unchanged to-day , and it is with great regret AA ' say that there are too foAV Lodges Avhich work so admirably as the Everton , in the ritual of the Order , and in the harmony that prevails . The
Lodgo Avas then lowered to tho first degree , nnd on the Worshipful Master retiring for a feAV minutes , Bro . Wilson occupied tho chair . In pursuance of a notice of motion , Bro . Cottrell P . M . proposed , and Bro . Holland seconded , that a sum of twelve guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel for the retiring Master , Bro . Honlding . Carried unanimously .
The ballot was now taken for tho election of Worshipful Master for the next twelve months . The result Avas the election of Bro . H . Ashmore to that high office . Tho ballot Avas next taken for Treasurer for the same term , but previous to tho vote being cast , Bro . Holland proposed , and Bro . Bagnall seconded , the re-election of Bro . Lunt , and the brethren , as well as the Worshipfnl Master , paid
a high tribute of praise for the very able manner in which Bro . Lunt had fulfilled that important office . On the ballot being taken Bro . Lunt was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bros . Callow and Gibb Avere elected Auditors for the samo term . Bro . Callow proposed , and Bro . Carefull seconded , thafc a sum of money bo voted from the funds of the ! Lodge to defray the expense of the
annual picnic . Bro . Lunt proposed an amendment , to tho effect that they have a picnic , but each brother pay his own expenses , so that more funds from the Lodge might go annually to the Charities . The amendment Avas . seconded by Bro . Bees ' ey . A lengthy discussion followed , and eventually Bro . Callow added to his motion that each brother
defray his railway expenses , which gave satisfaction . Other matters relative to tho picnic wore discussed afc some length . Thero were two votes of money from the funds of the Lodgo for benevolent purposes . The Lodgo was then closed , in harmony , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Wardell W . M ., M . Christian S . W ., Finch J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Gilham J . D ., Brasted I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., Allen P . M . Preceptor ; C . Lorkin , Borer , Polak , Tnrquand , Webb and others . Lodge opened and tho minntes wero read and confirmed , tho ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Webb candidate . Lodge was
opened in tho second degree ; Bro . Weigo ansAvered tho questions . Bro . Allen then occupied the chair ; he open ed the Lodge in the third degree , and raised Bro . Weige to the degree of M . M . Bro . Turquand gave the Traditional History . The W . M . resumed the chair . Bro . Webb worked tho third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was closed down . Bro . Borer of Lodge 102 Avas elected a member . Bro . Christian Avill preside at tho next meetinc .
Grey Eriars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 12 th of June , afc the Masonic Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . Arthur Welch W . M ., W . G . Flanagan S . W ., J . Early Danks J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , Eev . C . E . Honey Chaplain , W . Fergnson S . D ., E . J . BlackAvell J . D ., Thos . Newman D . C , J . II . Hawkes SteAvard , Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters
Bros . Margrctfc , Hurley , BroAvn ; Members—Bros . Pulley , Ehind , Ilickie , Hunt , Bailey , llolfe , Creed . Visitors—Bros . E . Baker W . M 414 , Withers , HaAvkes 414 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular Lodgo wero read and confirmed . The Lodge Avas opened iu the second degree , Bro . Hickie satisfactorily answered the usual questions leading to the third degree , and retired to be
prepared . The Lodge Avas opened in tho third degree , Bro . Hickie was admitted and raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . The W . M . performed the whole of the ceremony in a masterly manner ; ho gave the lecture on the Tracing Board with such effect that it rivetted the attention of every member present ; he appeared to feel every
word he uttered , and this it is Avhich gives such a beautiful effect and solemnity to this interesting ceremony . The Lodge was resumed in the second and first degrees , when the election of W . M . for the ensuing year took place ; Bro . Flanagan was elected . Bro . Stransom , Avho was absent through indisposition , was re-elected Treasurer . Both announcements Avere received . Avith acclamation . The
Worshipful Master elect returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him by the Lodge , and nominated Bros . W . Eidley , Ferguson , and Newman as his Banquet Stewards . Bro . Hemmings was re-elected Tyler , and returned thanks . Bro . Newman , having given notice , now moved , "Thafc the sum of twenty-five pounds per annum bo offered to the Lodge of Union , 414 , as a rent
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for the Hall , & c , & c , from Midsummer 1878 . " Bro . Hurley P . M seconded it After a very interesting discussion , Bro . Pulley moved , and Bro . Bailey seconded , " the previous question " as an amendment . This was put to the Lodgo and declared to be carried . The I . P . M . moved in a complimentary and appropriate speech , " That a
P . M . jeAvel be presented to the W . M ., in recognition of his services while occupying the chair , " this was seconded by the W . M . elect , and carried by acclamation . The labours of the evening being ended , the Lodge Avas closed and adjourned till the second Wednesday in October .
Lewis Lodge , No . 1185 . —A meeting was held on Saturday , 15 th June , at the Kings Arms Hotel , Wood-green . Present—Bros . W . Sayer W . M ., Thos . W . Bono S . W ., James W . Berrie P . M . 1293 J . W ., A . Leared P . M . P . Z . 1185 Sec , A . Dnrrant P . M . IT . 1185 Treasurer , G . D . Hooper S . D ., C . E . Lloyd J . D ., G . J . Eow P . M . M . E . Z . 1185 D . C , T . H . Turner P . M . 1185 Steward , T . Harrison I . G ., C . T . Speight
Tyler ; Past Master J . E . Cover , with many of the members . Visitors —Bros . C . L . Marsh 461 . , W . Woodward 1728 , Thomas Smith 8 , and IT . T . Thompson P . M . 742 . Bro . John Jefferey Drake , P . M . Morning Star 1396 , was elected as a joining member . Bros . Black and Hearson , of tho LeAvis Lodge , and Bro . W . Woodward , of the Temple Bar Lodgo , No . 1728 , wero raised to tho degree of Master Mason . Bro . Best was
passed to tho degree of FelloAv Craft . A petition was signed in favour of Emma Eliza Williams , as a candidate for the Girls' School . Her father , Bro . H . Williams , was initiated in the LeAvis Lodge ; he is noAV in a lunatic asylum , and this is a case in which tho support of the Craft is earnestly solicited by tho members of thafc Lodge . Proxies will bo thankfully received by the Secretary .
Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —On Friday , the 14 th of Juno , afc tho Finsbury Park Tavern , Seven Sisters-road , N . Present—Bros . T . Press W . M ., Bayley S . W ., Frampton J . W ., IT . B . D . Dunn Secretary , G . D . Edmunds S . D ., Pare J . D ., Old is I . G . Past Masters Bros . L . E . Eogers 902 Preceptor ,
John Walker 27 , J . Pigofc . Visitor—Bros . Oldis . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Walker candidate . The ceremony of passing Avas also gone through , Bro . Oldis candidate . Bro . Bayley Avas appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and a vote of thanks Avas passed to Bro . Press for tho ablo manner ia Avhich ho worked the ceremonies .
Square and Compass Lodge , No . 1336 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting at the Masonic Eooms , Public Hall , Wrexham , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . Bros . E . Smith W . M ., J . Eyton-Jones S . W ., J . C . Owen J . W ., J . Williams Sec , T . F . Edisbnry Treas ., H . Davies S . D ., J . AV . M . Smith J . D ., W . Garret Jones , William Pierce , and J . A . Chatlwick Stewards , 0 . K . Benson I . G ., Thomas Lee Tyler ;
Bro . E . Lovatt , J . Abbott Harris , John Bradshaw , Geo . Manley , Isaac Shone , J . Milligan , G . E . Woodford , E . W . Evans , J . B . Shirley , J . Edgar , & c The usual formal bnsiness having been disposed of , the Worshipfnl Master initiated , in his accustomed efficient ; and impressive manner , Messrs . James Francis Kelly , Abraham Williamson , and Charles James Gibbons into our glorious Order . Tho labours of the evening being ended , the Lodge Avas closed in duo and ancient
form , and the brethren , by command of tho Worshipfnl Master , adjourned for refreshment to tho Wynnstay Arms Hotol , where tho brethren were catered for by Bro . Murless . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , which were cordially received and duly responded to . A pleasant evening was spent , and tho Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
Permor Hesketh Lodge , No . 1350 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held in tho Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , Liverpool , ou Tuesday , the 11 th instant . Present—Bros . W . H . Cooper W . M ., J . M . Bennett P . M . S . W ., W . P . Evans J . W ., T . F . Cooper Sec , C . P . Tithorly S . D ., J . A . McMahon J . D ., E . Carruthers SteAvard , E . Thomas I . G ., P . Ball Tyler . The minutes of the previous
meeting having been read and found correct , the W . M ., in his usual capable manner , initiated Mr . II . B . Browne and Mr . William Charles Eiches into Freemasonry . Tho Lodge Avas then worked to the third degree , and Bro . T . H . Allbut was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . Tho Lodge Avas then lowered to the first degree , and the brethren proceeded to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year ; the
unanimous choice fell upon Bro . W . P . Evans to fill that important office . A pleasing feature of the evening Avas the presentation of a jewel to Bro . J . A . McMahon J . D ., on his leaving England for New Zealand . The jewel Avas presented to thafc brother by tho members of the Lodge , as a token of thoir fraternal regard . A P . M . 's jewel was voted to Bro . Cooper on his retiring from the chair . There was
a good muster of brethren present , and among the visitors were Bros . T . Marwood P . G . J . W . West Lancashire , J . E . Goepel P . P . G . Director of Ceremonies West Lancashire , and several W . M . ' s and Past Masters of Liverpool Lodges . The business of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
WeysideLodge , 1395 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on 11 th inst ., ab Woking . Bro . Street W . M . was supported by his Officers , and a large attendance of members and visitors . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . J . H . Parker Wilson was installed into the chair . Bros . Tyler and Lord Onslow were
appointed S . W . and J . W . respectively . Bro . Charington having resigned the office of Secretary , it was unanimously resolved that he be presented Avith an appropriate testimonial , in the shape of a jewel It was also resolved that a vote of thanks be recorded toiiim , expressing the regret of the members at his resignation . Bro . Eager P . M . was appointed Secretary in his stead . Several matters in
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the Lodgo was called from refreshment to labour , and finally closed in harmony . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and tho brethren dispersed , after spending a delightful evening . We subjoin the Bill of Fare : — Sovrs — spring ; mock turtle . Fisn — salmon ; turbofc . ENTKEES—ducklings ; cutlets ; spring chicken . BOASTS—lamb ; sirloin of beef . SAVEETS—blaucmanger ; rhubarb tart ; gooseberry tart ; jellies . DESSERT .
Everton Lodge , No . 823 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Wednesday , 19 th June . Present—Bros . John Honlding W . M ., H . Ashmore S . W ., J . S . Cnthbert J . W ., P . W . Glesby Sec , W . J . Lunt P . M . Treas ., T . Webster S . D ., J . Boyle J . D ., John Beesley Steward , T . H . Carefull I . G ., W . H . Ball Tyler . Past Masters
Bros . Holland , Cottrell , Shaw , and Wilson . Visitors— Bros . Eobinson W . M . 249 , Burgess P . M . 1325 , Wright W . M . 786 , & c Minutes of the last meeting having been read and declared correct , tho ceremony of initiating Mr . John Jackson was ably done by W . Bro . Honlding . The Lodge AVUS advanced , and Bro . Sumner was passed to the second degree of F . C . Tho AvorkiHg of Bro . Honlding in this degree
is as efficient and easy as in the first , and the Everton Lodge under his Mastership is ono of those Lodges in tho town that Ave never tire of visiting . The impression produced at our first visit to the Lodgo is unchanged to-day , and it is with great regret AA ' say that there are too foAV Lodges Avhich work so admirably as the Everton , in the ritual of the Order , and in the harmony that prevails . The
Lodgo Avas then lowered to tho first degree , nnd on the Worshipful Master retiring for a feAV minutes , Bro . Wilson occupied tho chair . In pursuance of a notice of motion , Bro . Cottrell P . M . proposed , and Bro . Holland seconded , that a sum of twelve guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel for the retiring Master , Bro . Honlding . Carried unanimously .
The ballot was now taken for tho election of Worshipful Master for the next twelve months . The result Avas the election of Bro . H . Ashmore to that high office . Tho ballot Avas next taken for Treasurer for the same term , but previous to tho vote being cast , Bro . Holland proposed , and Bro . Bagnall seconded , the re-election of Bro . Lunt , and the brethren , as well as the Worshipfnl Master , paid
a high tribute of praise for the very able manner in which Bro . Lunt had fulfilled that important office . On the ballot being taken Bro . Lunt was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bros . Callow and Gibb Avere elected Auditors for the samo term . Bro . Callow proposed , and Bro . Carefull seconded , thafc a sum of money bo voted from the funds of the ! Lodge to defray the expense of the
annual picnic . Bro . Lunt proposed an amendment , to tho effect that they have a picnic , but each brother pay his own expenses , so that more funds from the Lodge might go annually to the Charities . The amendment Avas . seconded by Bro . Bees ' ey . A lengthy discussion followed , and eventually Bro . Callow added to his motion that each brother
defray his railway expenses , which gave satisfaction . Other matters relative to tho picnic wore discussed afc some length . Thero were two votes of money from the funds of the Lodgo for benevolent purposes . The Lodgo was then closed , in harmony , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Wardell W . M ., M . Christian S . W ., Finch J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Gilham J . D ., Brasted I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., Allen P . M . Preceptor ; C . Lorkin , Borer , Polak , Tnrquand , Webb and others . Lodge opened and tho minntes wero read and confirmed , tho ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Webb candidate . Lodge was
opened in tho second degree ; Bro . Weigo ansAvered tho questions . Bro . Allen then occupied the chair ; he open ed the Lodge in the third degree , and raised Bro . Weige to the degree of M . M . Bro . Turquand gave the Traditional History . The W . M . resumed the chair . Bro . Webb worked tho third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was closed down . Bro . Borer of Lodge 102 Avas elected a member . Bro . Christian Avill preside at tho next meetinc .
Grey Eriars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 12 th of June , afc the Masonic Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . Arthur Welch W . M ., W . G . Flanagan S . W ., J . Early Danks J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , Eev . C . E . Honey Chaplain , W . Fergnson S . D ., E . J . BlackAvell J . D ., Thos . Newman D . C , J . II . Hawkes SteAvard , Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters
Bros . Margrctfc , Hurley , BroAvn ; Members—Bros . Pulley , Ehind , Ilickie , Hunt , Bailey , llolfe , Creed . Visitors—Bros . E . Baker W . M 414 , Withers , HaAvkes 414 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular Lodgo wero read and confirmed . The Lodge Avas opened iu the second degree , Bro . Hickie satisfactorily answered the usual questions leading to the third degree , and retired to be
prepared . The Lodge Avas opened in tho third degree , Bro . Hickie was admitted and raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . The W . M . performed the whole of the ceremony in a masterly manner ; ho gave the lecture on the Tracing Board with such effect that it rivetted the attention of every member present ; he appeared to feel every
word he uttered , and this it is Avhich gives such a beautiful effect and solemnity to this interesting ceremony . The Lodge was resumed in the second and first degrees , when the election of W . M . for the ensuing year took place ; Bro . Flanagan was elected . Bro . Stransom , Avho was absent through indisposition , was re-elected Treasurer . Both announcements Avere received . Avith acclamation . The
Worshipful Master elect returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him by the Lodge , and nominated Bros . W . Eidley , Ferguson , and Newman as his Banquet Stewards . Bro . Hemmings was re-elected Tyler , and returned thanks . Bro . Newman , having given notice , now moved , "Thafc the sum of twenty-five pounds per annum bo offered to the Lodge of Union , 414 , as a rent
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for the Hall , & c , & c , from Midsummer 1878 . " Bro . Hurley P . M seconded it After a very interesting discussion , Bro . Pulley moved , and Bro . Bailey seconded , " the previous question " as an amendment . This was put to the Lodgo and declared to be carried . The I . P . M . moved in a complimentary and appropriate speech , " That a
P . M . jeAvel be presented to the W . M ., in recognition of his services while occupying the chair , " this was seconded by the W . M . elect , and carried by acclamation . The labours of the evening being ended , the Lodge Avas closed and adjourned till the second Wednesday in October .
Lewis Lodge , No . 1185 . —A meeting was held on Saturday , 15 th June , at the Kings Arms Hotel , Wood-green . Present—Bros . W . Sayer W . M ., Thos . W . Bono S . W ., James W . Berrie P . M . 1293 J . W ., A . Leared P . M . P . Z . 1185 Sec , A . Dnrrant P . M . IT . 1185 Treasurer , G . D . Hooper S . D ., C . E . Lloyd J . D ., G . J . Eow P . M . M . E . Z . 1185 D . C , T . H . Turner P . M . 1185 Steward , T . Harrison I . G ., C . T . Speight
Tyler ; Past Master J . E . Cover , with many of the members . Visitors —Bros . C . L . Marsh 461 . , W . Woodward 1728 , Thomas Smith 8 , and IT . T . Thompson P . M . 742 . Bro . John Jefferey Drake , P . M . Morning Star 1396 , was elected as a joining member . Bros . Black and Hearson , of tho LeAvis Lodge , and Bro . W . Woodward , of the Temple Bar Lodgo , No . 1728 , wero raised to tho degree of Master Mason . Bro . Best was
passed to tho degree of FelloAv Craft . A petition was signed in favour of Emma Eliza Williams , as a candidate for the Girls' School . Her father , Bro . H . Williams , was initiated in the LeAvis Lodge ; he is noAV in a lunatic asylum , and this is a case in which tho support of the Craft is earnestly solicited by tho members of thafc Lodge . Proxies will bo thankfully received by the Secretary .
Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —On Friday , the 14 th of Juno , afc tho Finsbury Park Tavern , Seven Sisters-road , N . Present—Bros . T . Press W . M ., Bayley S . W ., Frampton J . W ., IT . B . D . Dunn Secretary , G . D . Edmunds S . D ., Pare J . D ., Old is I . G . Past Masters Bros . L . E . Eogers 902 Preceptor ,
John Walker 27 , J . Pigofc . Visitor—Bros . Oldis . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Walker candidate . The ceremony of passing Avas also gone through , Bro . Oldis candidate . Bro . Bayley Avas appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and a vote of thanks Avas passed to Bro . Press for tho ablo manner ia Avhich ho worked the ceremonies .
Square and Compass Lodge , No . 1336 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting at the Masonic Eooms , Public Hall , Wrexham , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . Bros . E . Smith W . M ., J . Eyton-Jones S . W ., J . C . Owen J . W ., J . Williams Sec , T . F . Edisbnry Treas ., H . Davies S . D ., J . AV . M . Smith J . D ., W . Garret Jones , William Pierce , and J . A . Chatlwick Stewards , 0 . K . Benson I . G ., Thomas Lee Tyler ;
Bro . E . Lovatt , J . Abbott Harris , John Bradshaw , Geo . Manley , Isaac Shone , J . Milligan , G . E . Woodford , E . W . Evans , J . B . Shirley , J . Edgar , & c The usual formal bnsiness having been disposed of , the Worshipfnl Master initiated , in his accustomed efficient ; and impressive manner , Messrs . James Francis Kelly , Abraham Williamson , and Charles James Gibbons into our glorious Order . Tho labours of the evening being ended , the Lodge Avas closed in duo and ancient
form , and the brethren , by command of tho Worshipfnl Master , adjourned for refreshment to tho Wynnstay Arms Hotol , where tho brethren were catered for by Bro . Murless . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , which were cordially received and duly responded to . A pleasant evening was spent , and tho Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
Permor Hesketh Lodge , No . 1350 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held in tho Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , Liverpool , ou Tuesday , the 11 th instant . Present—Bros . W . H . Cooper W . M ., J . M . Bennett P . M . S . W ., W . P . Evans J . W ., T . F . Cooper Sec , C . P . Tithorly S . D ., J . A . McMahon J . D ., E . Carruthers SteAvard , E . Thomas I . G ., P . Ball Tyler . The minutes of the previous
meeting having been read and found correct , the W . M ., in his usual capable manner , initiated Mr . II . B . Browne and Mr . William Charles Eiches into Freemasonry . Tho Lodge Avas then worked to the third degree , and Bro . T . H . Allbut was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . Tho Lodge Avas then lowered to the first degree , and the brethren proceeded to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year ; the
unanimous choice fell upon Bro . W . P . Evans to fill that important office . A pleasing feature of the evening Avas the presentation of a jewel to Bro . J . A . McMahon J . D ., on his leaving England for New Zealand . The jewel Avas presented to thafc brother by tho members of the Lodge , as a token of thoir fraternal regard . A P . M . 's jewel was voted to Bro . Cooper on his retiring from the chair . There was
a good muster of brethren present , and among the visitors were Bros . T . Marwood P . G . J . W . West Lancashire , J . E . Goepel P . P . G . Director of Ceremonies West Lancashire , and several W . M . ' s and Past Masters of Liverpool Lodges . The business of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
WeysideLodge , 1395 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on 11 th inst ., ab Woking . Bro . Street W . M . was supported by his Officers , and a large attendance of members and visitors . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . J . H . Parker Wilson was installed into the chair . Bros . Tyler and Lord Onslow were
appointed S . W . and J . W . respectively . Bro . Charington having resigned the office of Secretary , it was unanimously resolved that he be presented Avith an appropriate testimonial , in the shape of a jewel It was also resolved that a vote of thanks be recorded toiiim , expressing the regret of the members at his resignation . Bro . Eager P . M . was appointed Secretary in his stead . Several matters in