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the position ho himself stood before them in . Aa to the former , they were not to regard tho Grand Lodge as being a body merely ornamental to their Qrder . Ifc was something beyond that . There was a vast deal of work to be clone in Grand Lodge , which work moreover was not passed over in a perfunctory manner . Quite tbe contrary ; everything that came nnder tho notice of its members

received attention , and ho need scarcely add , thafc being the fact , it bad a beneficial influeuce on tho Order . His observations extended not only to what might be termed the Grand Officers , but also to the rank and file . In addition , tbe labours were readily carried out , and that with more despatch than if transacted by a mere paid staff . He was last year present afc tbe installation of

their outgoing Master , nnd remembered with pleasure how well he did hia work on that occasion . There were initiations , passings , and raisings , all of which labour he performed in a manner thafc on no similar occasion had been surpassed . He had been informed that their Past Master had filled eveiy office in the Lodge . In his progress , therefore , be had been enabled to acquaint

himself with all that appertained to the ritual , so that when he arrived at tho chair he was perfect , and as a Master Mason possessed that knowledge that but few seemed to care to acquire . But , when acquired , what edification and pleasure waa the outcome ! Every initiate should resolve to become Master of a Lodge ; and , in order to attain that proud position , he should devote all possible time , care ,

and attention . He could not do better . The coal sooner or later would be reached ; but if nofc , afc least he would be a wiser and a better man . Their W . M . elect he had no doubt would emulate the action of his predecessor . The tongue of good report had already been heard in his favour , and if dnring his year of office matters continned to progress aa they bad dm ing the past year , their Lodge

wonld stand foremost in South London . He hoped that health and prosperity would attend the Officers , and that all would discharge their duties readily and attentively , as had their predecessors . Bro . Bryant then , in a neat speech , proposed the health of the W . M . who was esteemed by them one and all . He had no apprehension as to the manner in which he would fill the chair , inasmuch as he was

conversant with , and equal to any amount of work he might be called on to undertake during his year of office . The W . M . in responding said it was a source of much pleasure to him to know that he should be supported by able and judicious Officers , and thafc if counsel were needed the Past Masters of the Lodgo would co-operate with him whenever their services might be required . The health of the Visitors

followed , to which Bros . Cohen and Turner responded . The W . M . then proposed the health of tbe Immediate Past Master , which evoked an excellent rejoinder frcm Brother Bryant . The Past Masters were also given from the chair , to which Bro . Sugden responded . The Treasurer and Secretary , the Charities , the Officers , and the Stewards were the next toasts . Bro . Forbes , as Steward ,

which office he had held for several years , made a forcible speech , in tho course of which he alluded to the fact that Bro . Brinton and himself had conjointly been Stewards for four years . That brother , however , had forsaken him , and gone up higher . However , time alone would reveal whether or not he shonld occupy the chair before him . The race was nofc always to the swift , nor tho battle to

the strong . Ho wonld do hia duty without fear , favour , or dissimulation , and at all seasons , whatever demands they would make on his time and labours , a ready response would be made by him , aud ho would nofc ( if possible ) bo found wanting . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the interesting proceedings . We cannot ; forbear mentioning ,

that the selection of vocal music , under the direction of Bro . A . Stribling , by Bros . A . Lester , H . Griffiths , J . H . Asman , and R . J . Voisey , contributed in no small degree to the pleasures of the evening . Their musical ability is of a high order , and all of them were in excellent form . The coming year of this Lodge indicates prosperity , financially p . nd numerically .

THE annual mi-taVia . ior- meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening in the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The Lodge was established about eight years ago , chiefly for the accommodation of Hebrew brethren . It has met with deserved success , and its usefulness will be still farther extended in tbe course of a few days , when a Chapter iu association with the Lodge will bo Consecrated by the E . irl of Lathom . At the installation there was

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•i large master of members and visitors , amongst the latter being Bros . J . P . Piatt P . P . G . J . W . Cheshire , H . L . Alpass P . G . Sec , W . A . Clayton P . G . J . W ., J . S . Beauford P . P . J . G . W ., Dr . Bailey P . G . S ., Councillor J . Ball W . M . 673 , Dr . H . Pitts W . M . 1620 , W . Marquis W . M . 537 , & c . Bro . Maurice Aronsberg tho W . M . elect was ably installed by Bro . Samuel J . Henocbsberg I . P . M . Tho following Officers wero

invested : —Bros , the Rev . Professor J . Prag Chaplain , Dr . W . Stern Deputy Chaplain , S . Schoustadt P . M . M . C , M . P . Tueski S . W ., Joseph Saber J . W ., M . Hart P . M . Treasurer , H . F . Wright Secretary , I ) . Gabrielsou S . D ., II . M . Silver J . D ., M . Baurn I . G ., P . S . Lew , S . S ., H . Archer J . S ., E . Capsfick A . S ., and J . Bull Tyler . At , the closo of fho ceremony the newly-installed W . M . initiated two

brethren in au efficient manner . A banquet followed , under his presidency , and in the course of the evening a v .-iluublo P . M . ' s jewel ( the work of Urn . 15 . Levy , South Castle-street ) was presented by the brethren to the I . M . P . Bro . Henocbsberg , iu acknowledgment of his zealous services to the Lodge . Several musical brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the evening , including Bro . Hargreaves Gill , who played his popular "Fairy Bells . "

Neptune Lodgo , No 22 . —There was a very large attendance ' it the annual meeting of this Loclgp , held ou Thursday evening , : it the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , under the presidency of Bin . George BriUon , tho Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bios . Thomas P . Ceilings I . P . M ., John Harper Ph . D . S . W ., John

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James Slater J . W ., Isaac Wilcox P . M . Treas ., T . R . Eames P . M . Hon , Sec , Henry Povey S . D ., R . W . Coulcher J . D ., W . Cook I . G ., E . F . Storr P . M . D . of C , C . W . Neats W . S ., J . Parkinson Tyler , H . F . Griffin ( Master of the Fan Makers' Company ) , and about 50 other brethren and visitors . Having transacted the business on the agenda , the brethren unanimously selected Bro . John Harper Ph . D . aa W . M .

for the ensuing year , and tbe compliment was suitably acknowledged by the W . M . elect . Bro . Isaac Wilcox again accepted the responsi . bilities of the Treasurership , and Bro . J . Parkinson was re-appointed Tyler . On the motion of Bro . E . F . Storr P : M ., five guineas wore voted to each of the Charities , and it was resolved to present a jewel

to Bro . Bntton on his retirement from the chair . The installation will take place on the last Thursday in January . Lodge having been closed in form , the brethren wore joined by a numerous party of visitors at a well-served banquet . Pressure on our space compels us to reserve our report for next week .

G-ihon Lodge , No . 90 . —The annual meeting of this Lodge , for the election of officers and other business , was held on Thursday evening , at tbe Guildhall Tavern , when there was a goodly muster , under the presidency of Brother James Moore W . M . Brother John Walter Moore waa unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ,

Bro . James Stilwell was re-appointed Treasurer , and Brother G . T . Longstaff was again entrusted with the post of Tyler . Afc the con . elusion of Lodge business tbe brethren partook of an excellent banquet , and the evening was spent in the pleasant manner usual amongst Masons .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At the meeting on Saturday last , at Bro . Fysh's , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , there were present Bros . C . Weeden W . M ., Giller S . W ., Wolf J . W ., D . Moss Acting Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Secretary , Spencer S . D ., Brasted J . D ., G . Ferrar I . G . ; also Bros . R . Defriez , G . Lorkin , Carter , Gribbell , Marks , R . M . Jones , Fysh , Lardner , Forge ,

Davidson , Mitchell , Glass , A . Winborn , & c . Lodge was formally opened , and minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge advanced , when Bro . R . M . Jones answered the usual queries , and was duly entrusted . Lodge was opened up , when the ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed , Bro . R . M . Jones being the candidate . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren .

Lodge resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Winborn , of the New Concord , No . 813 , and John Glass , of the Chigwell Lodge , No . 453 , were elected members . Bro . Giller was formally elected to preside at next meeting , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned . Bro . Fenner , P . M . of 1277 and W . M . of 1693 , will rehearse the ceremony of installation at the next meeting , when he hopes to have a numerous attendance of the old members .

Euphrates Lodge , No . 212 . —The annual meeting of the members of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , at Masons ' Hall , Basingball-street , when there was a numerous attendance , under the presidency of Bro . Ricknall Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . C . Drosber S . W ., D . Glass J . W ., J . R . Martin S . D ., W . J . Cooper J . D ., R . Millett I . G ., James D . Coalvile P . M ., Thomas

Rushton P . M ., J . Halsey P . M ., Louis Stean P . M ., Henry Wood P . M ., J . 0 . Franks P . M ., Joseph Coates P . M ., James Coverly P . M ., Joseph J . Marsh Tyler ; J . Benabo , R . McLean , J . B . Copson , Alfred Colson , XV . J . Bassefcfc , S . Moss , S . J . Fisk , 0 . Wills , R . Medcalf , C , H . Evans , and others . Amongst the Visitors were Broa . J . Blundell W . M . 742 , Richard T . Cook S . D . 435 , J . MacGresor J . D . 1445 , and W . R . Davis

I . G . 87 . Lodge having been opened in form , and the business on the agenda satisfactorily disposed of , the voting took place for W . Master for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . Ricknall . The choice of the brethren fell unanimously upon Bro . C . Drosber , who had efficiently discharged the duties of the Senior Warden's chair during the past year . Bro . Drosber received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , and suitably acknowledged the compliment which had

been paid him . Bro . Thomas Rushton P . M . was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Joseph J . Marsh was re-appointed Tyler . At the conclusion of business , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous repast , provided in excellent style by Messrs . Wood and Romaine , whose arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of the numerous party elicited uni . versal expvessionsof approbation . Tho customary Loyal aud Masonic toasts were honoured , and amidst an abundance of capital music and singing a most enjoyable evening was passed .

New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . —The members of this Lodge assembled on Thursday , 17 th iust ., for au " off-night , " at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there wero present : —Bros . W . Pierpoiut W . M ., L . C . Ha slip S . W ., Henry Tiddiman J . W ., Rev . 0 . Stevens Chaplain , John Stilwell Treasurer , It . R . Harper Secretary , Alfred J . Potter S . D ., Peter Harnett J . D ., J . Bonlton Steward ; P . M . 's Bros . Sampson Georgo and Thos . James Cnsworth ; Bros . F .

W . Swales , J . Wicks , Frederick Perl , A . Perl , F . M . Wenborn , H . !_ . Alladvce , H . M llson , W . Potter , C . Weedon , C . Smith , and C . T . Speight P . M . 27 Prov . G . Tyler Snvx-ey Tyler . Lodge having been opened iu form , Bro . F . M . Wenborn proved himself worthy , and was passed to the F . C . degree by the W . M . There being no other business , the brethren adjourned to a Hghfc supper , and the evening was passed iu fraternal amity .

Islington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1471 . —About 30 members of tho above Lodgo of Instruction met at the Moorgate Tavern , on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., to hold the annual supper of the Lodge , under tho presidency of Bro . J . L . Mather P . Prov . G . D . C . Herts tho Pie . eptor . On the withdrawal of tho cloth the usual Loyal