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Treasurer . The demise of Bro . D . H . Whalley was feelingly commented upon , and Bro . W . M . Asker was deputed by the Lodge to see if any assistance was required , and how it might bo applied to assist the widow and children of the deceased brother .

Clyde Lodge , Ho . 408 . —This Lodge held its regular inoet . ingon Friday , tho 15 th Dec , at St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow . Bro John McGivins presiding , supported in tho east by T . M . Campbell P . M ., also by W . Bell P . M . 3 bis , G . AV . Wheeler 73 , D . Reid R . AV . M . 465 , and J . Ham R . W . M . 592 . Ono brother was raised to the

sublime degree by the now Master , Bro . Campbell P . M . giving the traditionary lecture . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , consisting of Bros . Bell , AVheeler , Campbell , and Ham , when Bro . Mclnnis was duly installed into tho chair of King Solomon , and saluted by the brethren .

St . Helens Lodge , Ho . 531 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , tho 7 th of December , at the Masonic Hall , Regent-square , Hartlepool . Present—Bros . Thomas J . Johnson W . M ., Thomas II . Fleetham S . W ., AVilliam Fleetham J . W ., John Horsley Secretary , AValter Shaw Treasurer , Frederick Bennett S . D ., P . VenNes J . D ., John Hunter P . P . G . J . W . D . C , L . Salt Steward , M .

Spofforth I . G ., James Mowbray Tyler . Past Masters Bros . John Hunter , James J . Armstrong , J . H . AtlOy , AVilliam Pearson . Visitor —Bro . Liddell , Williamson Lodge , Sunderland . Business—Bro . T . H . Fleetham was installed W . M ., John Horsley S . AV ., F . Bennett J . W ., J . AV . Shotton S . D ., M . Spofforth J . D ., P . Veulles Secretary , AV . Shaw Treasurer , G . AV . H . AYinter I . G ., James Mowbray Tyler ,

John Hunter D . C After this the brethren adjourned to Bro . Humbles * Cleveland Hotel , where a banquet was prepared , and par . taken of by about 30 brethren . At the after meeting Bro . Horsley , in the name of the Lodge , presented Bro . Thomas J . Johnson with an elegant Masonic jewel , as a token of esteem and respect , for the very able manner in which he had discharged the duties of Wor . shipful Master for the past year .

Clydesdale Lodge , Ho . 556 . —Tho election and installation of the officers of this yonng bnt highly flourishing Lodgo took place on Tuesday , 12 th December , in the hall belonging to the members , 106 Rose-street . That great interest was felt in the event was shown by the crowded state of the Hall , and the fact that 140 recorded their vote—73 for Bro . Phillips , and 67 for Bro . G . H . C McNaught—for

the office of Master for tho ensuing year . The Lodge was opened by the R . AV . M ., Bro . Wm . Phillips , Bros . Hugh McCulloch D . M ., Jas . Boyle S . M ., John McNaught S . AV ., and Thos . Phillips J . AV . The auditors' report showed that , after defraying the expenses of fitting up their hall , providing clothing and furniture , and above £ 20 extra expenses incident on the visit of the Prince of AVales , —though

the Lodge has only been in existence two and a half years , —yet they had paid all demands , and had a balance in Treasurer ' s hands of £ 30 Is 2 d . Thanks were given to the Master for such a satisfactory result , and also to the Sec . and Treas ., for their labours . The R . AV . M ., being a candidate for re-election , handed the maul to Bro . Hugh McCulloch D . M ., to preside , and Bros . G . AA " . Wheeler 73 , McFarlane

175 , and G . Stein 592 , were appointed to superintend the ballot , and act as tellers . The contest was keen , there being two candidates for nearly every office , and , the votes in each case were nearly equal . The following was the result : —Bros . AVm . Phillips R . AV . M . ( re-elected third time ) , Hart S . M ., Thos . Phillips S . AV ., L . McKechnie J . AV ., J . Groggins Treas ., John AVebster Chaplain ( re-elected ) , Main

Sec , J . Reid S . D ., J . Gardner J . D ., R . Middleton P . G . S ., J . McMillan S . S ., G . Malcom J . S ., H . Gillespie B B ., J . Geddies Architect , A . Middleton D . of M ., R . Maben S . B ., R . Wilson I . G ., Wm . Graham Tyler . The R . W . M . elect then appointed Bro . R . Gardner as his Deputy , and requested Bro . G . AV . Wheeler to instal him , and Bros .

Gardiner and Hart as tho D . M . and S . M . for the ensuing year . At tho wish of tho Lodge , Bros . AVheeler 73 and Stein 592 were affiliated as honorary members , and the Lodge , after four hours of labour was called to refreshment , when , after all the contests , peace and harmony reigned .

St . Bryde ' s , TJdderston , Ho . 579 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , 11 th inst ., when the R . AV . M . Bro . H . J . Shields , very carefully initiated two gentlemen into the Order .

St . John ' s Lodge , Ho . 673 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple , 22 Hopestreet , Liverpool . Present—Bros . Thomas Roberts W . M ., Henry Burrows S . W ., David Jackson J . W ., William May P . M . and Secretary , Thomas Clark P . M . and Treasurer , William Bruckenbury S . D ., Louis Herman J . D ., John Thornton P . M . and D . C , J . Fulshaw

Steward , John Scddon I . G ., W . E . Bull Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Digges , Cnllow , Hocken , Corless , Pearson , and a considerable number of visitors . Business—The Lodge having been regularly opened , Messrs . Etchells , Atherton , aud Bebington were initiated , after which three brothers were passed to the 2 nd degree . A sum of five

guineas was voted for the purpose of charity , and , the Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to supper , after which the usual toasts were given and responded to . During the evening about seventy brethren were enrolled as subscribers to tho AVest Lancashire Educational Institution .

Panmure Lodge , Ho . 720 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , tho 18 th inst ., afc the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . W . Present—Bros . Daniel Truslen W . M ., Sheard S . AV ., Payne P . M . as J . W ., Thomas Poore P . M . Secretary , McKay S . D ., AVoolft

J . D ., McMurray D . C , Smith I . G ., Steadman Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Pulman and James Stevens ; also Bros . Lilley , Saunders , Max-Brenner , AVillshire , Mills , Kerr , Gunner , Treves , Mitchell , Tlolliday King , & c . The business comprised the passing of Bros . Treves Gunner , Holliday , and King to the degree of F . C , and the initiation

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of Mr . Charles Alfred Blogg . In consequence of the lamented decease of Bros . J . B . "Wolperfc P . M . and E . Clarke , the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning , and in the course of tho evening votes of condolence with tho widows of the respective deceased wero passed . Two candidates for initiation sent apologies for non . attendance , and four others wero proposed for admission afc tho ensuing meeting . The Lodgo was then closed , and refreshment followed labour .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 768 . — This Lodgo held its third mooting on Friday , 15 th December , afc tho Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road , AV . Present—¦ Bros . AV . II . G . Rndderforth 12 AV . M ., Kidman S . D . 760 S . AV ., D . Gcllian 1425 J . W ., A . Brawn P . M . 766 Sec , J . Kennard Treas ., G . AVest 1287 S . D .. Nichols 12 S 7 J . D ., Gadden I . G . Visitors-Bros .

Ridley , 0 . J . Reddie , Atkins , AVhall 7-12 , Dunham , W . Forster . Business—The Lodgo was opened in the first degree , and tho minutes having been read aud confirmed , tho Lodge was opened in tho second . Bro . Ridley answered the questions , and was entrusted ; the Lodgo being then opened in the third . Tho AV . M . rehearsed the ceremony

of raising , Bro . Ridley giving tho traditional history . Ihe Lodge was resumed to the first , and the fourth section worked . Bros . Gellian , Kidman and AVhall were elected joining members , and Bro . Kidman appointed AV . M . ; the officers in rotation . Tho Lodgo was closed in due form .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , 860 . —Mot on Tuesday , Bros . Hewlett AV . M ., Barker S . AV ., Saunders J . AV ., Dallas S . D ., Johnson J . D ., Williams I . G ., Worsley Secretary , AVallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Smith , Brown , Perry , AVebb , Davies , Cambridge , Perrin , Defriez and P . M . Ashburner . After preliminaries , fche Lodge was opened in the 2 nd , Bro . Perry answered the questions , and the

Lodgo was advanced to the 3 rd , when tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Perry as candidate . Bro . Ashburner gave the traditional history . Bro . AVebb worked the 1 st and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge closed down to tha 1 st . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected W . M . for Tuesday , 2 nd January 1877 ( the meeting being adjourned till then ) . He

appointed his officers in rotation . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Hewlett for the efficient rendering of the cerem ny , ifc being the first time of his taking the chair in this Lodge . His perfect working and delivery delighted all present . AVe are pleased to hear that £ 10 was voted to the Masonic Benevolent Fund for Old Men and AVomen . Bros . AVallington and AVebb have been elected by

their respective Lodges to act as Stewards . Five pounds was ordered to be placed on oaeh of their lists . This is as it should be , pleasing to both , and satisfactory to tho Lodge , which will now be able to have' more votes in future . Wo wish this Lodge all the success it deserves : ifc is always well attended , and is doing its utmost to support the Charities .

The Metropolitan Royal Arch Chapter of Improvement . —A meeting was held afc the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday , tho 19 th inst . Present—Comps . E . S . Norris Z ., J . 0 . Cox IT ., C Nash J ., J . Boyd Treasurer , Thomas AV . AVhite S . E .,

Thomas Massa S . N ., J . AV . Borrio P . S ., E . H . Finney , A . G . Med win , J . J . Pakes . Business—The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . Comp . Thomas Massa , of the Burdett Chapter , No . 1293 , was elected a member . It was resolved that the Chapter bo adjourned till Tuesday , 2 nd January 1877 .

Strawbury Hill Lodge , Ho . 946 . —Tho usual monthly meeting was held at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham , on Wednesday . Bro . Johnson AV . M ., Wolgemuth S . AV ., Skinner J . AV ., W . Piatt P . M . Sec , C B . Woodman S . D ., Argylo I . G ., and P . M . ' s Bro . AV . Smeed G . J . AV . Middlesex , and W . AVaghorn . The Lodge was opened and the miuntes were confirmed . Bro . AV . Smeed P . M . then raised Bro . Russell to the 3 rd degree , and ballots were taken for the admission

of Messrs . E . D . Garwood and R . J . Garwood , who were afterwards duly initiated by tho W . M . The Lodge was then closed and the brethren partook of a very excellent banqnet , provided by the worthy host . The W . M . proposed the nsual toasts . Bro . W . Smeed P . M . returned thanks for the health of the Provincial Grand Officers . The toasts of the Initiates , P . M . ' s , AVardensand Officers were given , and the brethren returned to town . Bros . S . Jewell 1559 , Miller and Parkes were present as visitors .

Erme Lodge , Ho . 1091 . —This Lodge hold its monthly meeting on AYednesday , the 6 th of December , afc Erme House , Ivy Bridge . Present : —Bros . James Hill Toms AV . M ., Stephen Sandovor S . W ., Thomas Searle J . AV ., William Bofall P . M . Secretary . Henry Cole P . M . and Treasurer , William Henry Mackay S . D ., Richard Lavers J . D ., Richard Tring jun . Steward , John Sawyer I . G ., Thomas

Ford Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . AVilliam Boxall I . P . M , Henry Colo P . M . Visitors—Bros . Gidley P . M ., Avery S . AV ., and Glover S . AV . Business . —Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for Messrs . Thomas Blackmorr * and Richard Tring , which proved unanimous in their favour ; they were then

prepared and initiated , the ceremony of initiation being very ably and impressively performed by the AV . M ., assisted by the Past Masters present . The Lodge closed afc 8 p . m . The brethren retired to refreshment , and some very eloquent addresses were given to the newly-initiated brothers by the Past Masters .

Grey Friars Lodge , Ho . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on AVednesday the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Reading , i'resent—Bros . Edward Margretfc W . M ., Arthur AVelch . S . W ., W . G . Flanagan J . AV ., Rev . R , C Honey Chap ., AV . P . Ivoy P . M . Sec , J . T . •itransom Treas ., J . Early Banks S . D ., AVilliam Ferguson J . D ., Richard Dowsett D . C , Thos . Newman Steward , E . J . Blackwell I . G ., W . Hem . ( Continued on page 409 . )