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Thompson , G . Wager , H . E . Hammond , F . C . Paul , A . Steadman , T . F . Brown , J . Davidson , E . J . Penney , G . Ayton , E . Goldsborough , and J . Taylor . Among thc visitors wc noticed Bros . T . M . Rigg , P . M . of 10 S 0 and P . P . G . R . of Kent ; It . Warlow , J . W . of 37 Sand P . P . S . B . of South Wales ; J . Nixon , E . Garrett , M . W . West , P . M . ; and H . A . Johnson , of 10 S 9 ; J . Harper , 521 ; R . Pyke ,

175 ; A . Bean , 336 ; S . Reeves , 358 ; and F . Blaas , 184 .. The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . When the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed the ballot was taken for Mr . C . W . Bradley and Mr . Arthur W . Bird , who were elected unanimously . Thc W . M . then called upon Bro . A . Spears , P . M . and P . P . G . Org ., to address the brethren on this occasion ; when

Bro . Spears first complimented the brethren on thesr first meeting in the new lodge room , then taking thc subject of the groundwork of Masonry being holy , he illustrated it by givinn- the history of the three grand offerings , which made it holy , as we find recorded in the volume of tbe Sacred Law , and characterized them as three distinct offerings to complete one great purpose , the first being an

offering of faith , the second an offering for disobedience , thc third an offering of thanksgiving and worship , and alluded to the great number of years that elapsed between the first offering and the third , and the complete fulfilment of the promises that God had made to Abraham when he called him to go and offer up his only son on Mount Moriah . He then exhorted the brethren to practise the grand ' principles of Masonry—brotherly love , relief and

truth , and in their daily walk and conversation , to display to the world thc happy effects of our honourable Order , and to practise not only that charity which supplies the wants of the needy , but act to our neighbour as we would our neighbour to act to us , concluding with a prayer for thc prosperity of the lodge and Craft in general whereevei dispersed . After this address thc brethren sang thc following ode : — Genius of Masonry , descend ,

And with thee bring thy spotless train ; Constant our sacred rites attend , While we adore thy peaceful reign . Thc above was much appreciated by all present . The business of the lodge was then proceeded with , which was as follows : —Bro . E . Goldborough , F . C , who had previously been found qualified , was raised to the Sublime

Degree of a M . M ., and Bro . Thos . F . Brown and Bro . G . Ayton , E . A ., who had also been found qualified , were passed to the Second Degree of F . C . ; thc ceremony ol passing and raising were worked by the W . M . in a very creditable manner . The business of the lodge being ended the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . Thc brethren then adjourned to the Britannia Inn for

refreshment , and after spending a short time in song and sentiment , they separated , happy to meet again . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —A meeting was held at 4 p . m . on Monday , Dec . 13 th , the most important one in thc year , being that at which thc officers arejjehanged . Bro . J . S . Bartrum , W . M ., opened the lodge , assisted by Bros . G . H . Cook , S . W . ; H . Gore , J . W . ; C . S .

Barter , Treas . ; H . Culhford Hopkins , Sec . ; W . C . Dickenson , S . D . ; J . M . R . Leir , I . G . ; Gazzard , Tyler ; R . Cook , P . M . ; E . E . Phillips , I . P . M . ; C . A . Bush ; H . G . Bush . As visitors there were present Bros . Capt . Phayrc , S 3 j C . Milsom , P . M . 53 ; Simmons , I . P . M . 53 ; Wilton , P . M . 41 ; Trevor , 944 ; Gen . Doherty , P . M . 53 ; VV . Hunt , 41 ; J . F . Draper , P . M . 243 ; Dr . H . Hopkins ,

41 , P . P . G . S . W ., and P . M . 47 and 958 ; J . L . Stothert , P . M . 53 ; Colonel Ford , I ' . M . 53 ; Else , D . P . G . M . for Somerset . Bro . Phillips , P . M ., gave the charge to Bro . Bush , which was omitted at his initiation at the nrcvions meriinr * -. He then tnnl- the rhnir and fxamined and entrusted the candidate . The latter retired for preparation , and the lodge was opened in the Second

Degree . On his return he was duly passed as a F . C . by thc I . P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Dickenson , who during the ceremony had acted as J . D ., Dr . Hopkins taking the duties of S . D ., and also giving thc charge . Bro . Else then took the chair , he having kindly undertaken the duties of Installing Master . The preliminary proceedings being concluded , the lodge was

opened in thc T hird Degree , the brethren below the chair retired , and in their absence Bro . Cook was regularly inducted into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony thus far aud afterwards being ably conducted by the D . P . G . M . On the return of the brethren the usual processions , salutations , and addresses took place , the lodge being resumed at the proper time in the Second and afterwards in the First

Degree . The following appointments were made , and the brethren named were duly invested : J . S . Bartrum , I . P . M . ; 11 . Gore , S . W . ; H . C . Hopkins , J . W . ; C . S . Barter , Treas . ; Dickenson , Sec . ; H . N . Smythe , S . D . ; Leir , J . D . ; C . E . Little , I . G . ; C . Hush , D . C . ; Gazzard , Tyler . The W . M briefly addressed the brethren on his installation . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the retiring W . M ., and

also to thc late Secretary , who had most efficiently filled the oflicc for two years . A similar compliment was paid to the D . P . G . M ., who had travelled far to perform the ceremony of installation , and had performed the duty efficiently and gracefully . Several other matters of lodge business were transacted , and the proceedings were brought to a close at 6 . 30 . About twenty brethren afterwards partook

of a banquet at the Castle Hotel . ROCK FERRY . —Rock Lodge ( No . 1289 ) . — The installation of W . M . of this lodge took place on Friday evening , the 10 th ult ., at the lodge-room , Bedford House , Rock Ferry , Cheshire . The brethren assembled at 5 . 30 p . m ., when the retiring W . M ., Bro . Lilley Ellis , passed Bro .

Fergusson to the Fellow Craft Degree , thc ceremony , in the perfectness of its working , being illustrative of the able manner in which thc work ot the year had been performed by him . There was a large number of visitors present , including several P . P . Grand Officers arid W . Masters- ol neighbouring lodges . The W . M . elect was Bro . Francis

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L . Bolton , and thc chair of Installing Master was filled by Bro . Edward Friend , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . D ., himself thc first W . M . of the Rock Lodge , and by whom all the succeeding Masters have been installed . The Wardens' chairs were taken by Bros . J . and T . Piatt , P . Prov . G . J . W . and P . Prov . G . J . D . respectively , and the installation ceremony was performed in such an impressive and skilful manner by

the Installing Master as to elicit thc warm approbation of all the brethren present , who , later in the evening , expressed their cordial thanks for his untiring interest in the welfare of the lodge , and their appreciation of the mode in which he had performed thc whole of the ceremony . The newlyelected VV . M ., having bcen ' saluted according to custom , appointed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing

year -. —Bros . Dr . J . Wilson Paton , S . W . ; W . S . Stanton , J . W . ; F . K . Stevenson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., Treas . ; P . f . Pearson , Sec . ; Archd . Wallace , S . D . ; Richard Townsend , J . D . ; J . Phillips , I . G . ; J . R . Ross and E . Overbeck , Stewards . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . L . Ellis , I . P . M ., by Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., as a mark of the

appreciation of the Master ' s able and courteous manner in which he had presided over the lodge during his year of office , and was by him feelingly and suitably acknowledged . The brethren afterwards dined together , and Bro . J . Piatt reported that the result of thc three entertainments given by Bro . Chas . Du Val on behalf of the Cheshire Masonic Institution had been a substantial addition to the funds

of the chanty . ECCLE ' S . — Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —The last meeting of this young and well-worked lodge was held at the Cross Keys Hotel , on Wednesday last . The members present were Bro . Wright , W . M . ; Bros . Rudman , S . W . ; Ballard , J . W . ; Shaw , S . D . ; Holt , J . D . ; Pearson , I . G . ; J . Brooks and T . Buxton , P . M . ' s , and others . The

lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read andjeonfirmed , Bro . Wilson was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Brooks , P . M . Bros . Rev . J . Harper , J . C . Mather , and W . Pendlebury were raised to the Sublime Degree by Bros . Wright , W . M . ; Gillman , P . M . ; and Buxton , P . M ., the work throughout being performed in a most solemn and impressive manner . Bro . Buxton ,

P . M . / . Treasurer , having announced his intention to attend as Steward at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , the sum of £ 20 was unanimously voted to be placed on his list . Bro . Mountain proposed a brother as a joining member . Hearty good wishes were expressed from several visiting brethren . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in ancient

form . Thc brethren afterwards partook of refreshments , the W . M . receiving the congratulations of those present on the prosperous state of the lodge , having , during his year of office , been enabled to pay off all outstanding debts , and given several donations to various charities , including one of thirty guineas to thc Boys' School , in addition to the amount voted that evening .

CHATHAM . —Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1424 ) . —The installation of W . M . ' of this lodge took place in the Assembly Rooms , Brompton , Kent , on Friday , the 17 th ult ., when one of the most brilliant gatherings of thc brethren ever seen in this locality assembled to do honour to this excellent lodge . The W . M ., Bro . Jervis , took the chair at 2 . 45 p . m ., with Bro . Wood , W . M . 20 , as S . W .,

and Bro . Watson , P . M ., P . G . R ., as J . W . The D . P . G . M . for Kent , supported by several other distinguished brethren , having taken his seat on the dais , with Bro . Jervis , the Director of Ceremonies called upon thc brethren to salute the D . P . G . M . according to ancient custom . The following lodges were represented by brethren : —Bros . Wood ' W . M . 20 ; May , W . M . 212 ; Santi , W . M . 706 ;

Nicholls , W . M . 1050 ; White , 1174 ! Pownall , VV . M . 15 * 6 ; Kanjicy , P . M . 20 ; Watson , P . M . 1050 ; Wyles , P . M . 1050 ; Coles , P . M . 20 ; Bates , P . M . 1424 ; Warne , P . M . 20 ; and brethren from Nos . 1174 , 20 , 153 6 , 1050 , 158 , 733 , 184 , 1257 , 87 , 1393 , 1 3 , 1331 , 407 , 706 , 262 , 153 6 , 212 , 77 , - 503 , and 13 . Bro . William Simmons was presented by Bro .

Bates , P . M ., to the VV . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation as VV . M . of this lodge . The installation ceremony was one of the most magnificent ever heard in the province ; thc sacred music by the organ and string instruments of the choir harmonised most beautifully with the impressive delivery of this grand ceremony by Bro . Jervis , and the general effect of so solemn a rite

will not be easily forgotten by those who were so fortunate as to be present on this occasion . Thc VV . M . invested thc following brethren as his officers for thc year , thc full explanation of the Masonic meaning of their respective jewels and their duties in the lodge being given by Bro . Jervis , the Installing Officer : —Bros . H . L . Fowler , S . W . j VV . Cottrell , J . W . ; Thomson , Treas . ; Magee , Sec

Ramsden , S . D . ; Johnstone , J . D . ; Pikermg , I . G . ; Crane , D . C . * , Crisp and Stammers , Stewards ; Snape , Organist ; Drago , Tyler . Bro . Jervis , the I . P . M ., had the honour of receiving from the hands of the D . P . G . M . a handsome P . M . jewel in recognition of his services to the lodge as W . M . for the past year , the D . P . G . M . remarking that from what he had seen and heard of Brother

Jervis naver was a jewel more worthily bestowed , and he took occasion to point out to the brethren what a high degree of skill and knowledge in the Craft diligence and careful attention to every detail would give , them as exemplified by the working of Bro . Jervis . The I . P . M ., in thanking thc brethren for the mark of approbation they had | been pleased to bestow upon him , pointed out the advantage of attending good Lodges

of Instruction , as he owed his present knowledge of the Craft to the excellent teaching of the Past Masters of his mother lodge ( 1050 ) and other Lodges of Instruction to which he belonged . Bro . Watson , P . M ., P . G . R ., proposed and the W . M . seconded a vote of thanks to Bro . Jervis , for the admirable manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . Carried unanimously . The I . P . M . having replied , Bro . Cottrell , J . W ., proposed a gentleman

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for initiation and a joining member . The I . P . M . then proposed thc W . M . as representative of the Brownrigg Lodge at the Provincial Charity Committee . Carried unanimously . The I . P . M . having also nominated an Audit Committee for the ensuing year , the W . M . closed the lodge in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquetingroom , at the Mitre Hotel , Chatham . About seventy-three

sat down to the banquet . The whole arrangement was magnificent , the room being tastefully decorated with beautifully designed Masonic emblems , flags , exotics , & c . A novelty in bills of fare was placed near every brother ' s plate—it was an elegant folding card in white and gold , containing the menu , and photographs of thc W . M ., I . P . M ., S . W ., J . W ., and Treasurer of Brownrigg Lodge .

The W . M . took his seat , with the D . Prov . G . M ., S . G . W ., Prov . G . Registrar , and other Grand Officers on his right , the I . P . M ., with Bros . Major Santi , VV . M . 706 ; Captain Coles , P . M . ; May , W . M . 212 ; Pownall , W . M . 1536 ; Warne , P . M . ; and several other Past Masters on his left . The VV . M . was , however , unfortunately taken ill at thc commencement of the banquet , and reluctantly obliged to

retire , so that Bro . Jervis , I . P . M ., took the chair . I he usual Masonic toasts , vere then proceeded with . When thc I . P . M . gave the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , " a pair of crimson curtains behind his chair were drawn aside by invisible hands , and a recess disclosed , in which was a large transparency of H . R . H . the Grand Master , in full Masonic costume as he appeared on

the occasion of his installation last April ; this was illuminated by a strong light from behind ; and the other parts of the recess were filled with plants , flowers , ferns , & c , presenting a pleasing effect , which was heartily greeted by thc brethren present . Bro . Fowler , S . W ., sung " God bless thc Prince of Wales . " The D . P . G . M ., in replying to thc toast of . " Thc Provincial Grand Master and Grand Officers , "

pointed out to the brethren the great progress Masonry had made latterly in the kingdom , and stated that forty-one lodges had been added to the roll of the Grand Lodge of England during the past year , and exactly 150 since thc formation of the Brownrigg three years age . He expressed his desire to visit all the lodges in Kent , in . order to make himself acquainted with thc brethren of his province , and

spoke in the highest terms of approval of the Brownrigg Lodge , and of the fine installation ceremony performed by Bro . Jervis that day , which he stated had given him an amount of pleasure he could scarcely express , and he trusted other lodges would strive to attain a similar degree of excellence . The D . P . G . M . also explained the objects and benefits of the provincial charities , and earnestly requested

the attention of the lodges of Kent to their support . Bro . Cottrell then sung a capital song , suitable to the occasion , composed and arranged by himself . The toast of "Thc Visitors" was suitably responded to by Bro . May , W . M ., and Bro . Pownall , W . M . 1536 , both these brethren speaking enthusiastically of the admirable manner in which the duties had been performed by the

officers of the Brownrigg Lodge . The D . P . G . M . proposed " The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " which toast was replied to hy Bros . Jervis , Bates , and Watson . " The Health of thc Officers of the Lodge" having been drunk , Bros . Fowler , S . W ., and Cottrell , J . W ., responded . The latter , in his reply , called the attention of the brethren to the debt of gratitude they owed Bro . Burfield , P . M ., and

Bro . Gamon , J . W . 20 , for the beautiful decoration of their banqueting-room . Bro . Wood , P . G . S . W ., in proposing " The Masonic Charities , " made a most earnest appeal on their behalf , and forcibly exhorted the brethren to support that great principle of Masonry in its fullest sense , an appeal which we hope and believe will not be neglected by those who heard it . A most pleasant evening was passed ,

the excellent singing of Bros . Gifkin , Edwards , Pearcy , Cottrell , Gates , and Walker , " * and the recitations of Bros . Bates and Gamon , being thoroughly enjoyed by the brethren , the Tyler ' s toast bringing the whole to a close . We may conclude by drawing attention to an excellent system which has been carried out by the Brownrigg Lodge since

its formation , and which may be adopted with advantage by other lodges—that is , the publication of an annual balance sheet , which shows the whole receipts and expenditure of the lodge for the past year . This is forwarded to every member of the lodge , and enables him to be quite cognisant of its financial proceedings and position .

BIRMINGHAM . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1474 ) . —An event , somewhat unusual in Masonic customs , was celebrated in Birmingham in connection with the Lodgeof Israel last Monday . Bro . Michael Davis , W . M ., was entertained by the brethren at a complimentary banquet , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge from its foundation to the present time . This lodge , which was

established some twentv-two months ago , has prospered eminently , and its prosperity is to a great extent due to the zeal of its first VV . M ., Bro . Michael Davis , who at thc termination of his first year of office was unanimously re-elected . It was resolved to give some slight recognition of his valuable services by entertaining him and Mrs . Davis at a banquet , which was held last Monday at the Midland

Hotel . Bro . Rev . G . J . Emanuel , B . A ., Chaplain , occupied the chair , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . Barnett Lazarus and Philip W . Newmann , J . D . The rev . Chairman , in proposing " The Health of Mr . and Mrs , Davis , " spoke of them in terms of high eulogium , and animadverted upon the merits of Bro . Davis as a W . M . Bro . Davis feelingly and appropriately replied . Bro . Muggleton proposed " Prosperity to the Lodge of Israel , " which was

responded to by Bro . S . Lyon , S . W . " The Chairman " was proposed by Bro . Lazarus , and suitably acknowledged . " The Visitors " received due honour from W . Bro . Joseph Myers . " The Ladies , " of whom a goodly number were present , being toasted by W . Bro . Geo . Baker , P . M ., and answered for by Bro . Newmann , J . D ., singing , recitations , and dancing followed , and the company , about 105 , separated at 2 a . m .

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Ancient and Accepted Rite. Article 10
Scotland. Article 10
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. Article 11
COMPLIMENTARY MASONIC BANQUET TO SAMUEL HOMFRAY, ESQ. Article 12
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TO OUR READERS. Article 13
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Answers to Correspondents. Article 13
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OUR ROYAL GRAND MASTER'S VISIT TO INDIA. Article 13
THE NEW YEAR. Article 13
REPORTS OF LODGE MEETINGS. Article 13
THE COMPARATIVE COST OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 14
Original Correspondence. Article 14
CONSECRATION OF A NEW CHAPTER IN LIVERPOOL. Article 15
PRESENTATION TO A WORTHY LIVERPOOL BROTHER. Article 15
CENTENARY FESTIVAL OF ST. THOMAS'S LODGE, No. 142. Article 15
FREEMASONRY IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 16
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Article 16
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THE RED CROSS. Article 16
FREEMASONRY IN AUSTRALIA. Article 16
Masonic and General Tidings. Article 17
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS For the Week ending Friday, January 7, 1876. Article 17
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Thompson , G . Wager , H . E . Hammond , F . C . Paul , A . Steadman , T . F . Brown , J . Davidson , E . J . Penney , G . Ayton , E . Goldsborough , and J . Taylor . Among thc visitors wc noticed Bros . T . M . Rigg , P . M . of 10 S 0 and P . P . G . R . of Kent ; It . Warlow , J . W . of 37 Sand P . P . S . B . of South Wales ; J . Nixon , E . Garrett , M . W . West , P . M . ; and H . A . Johnson , of 10 S 9 ; J . Harper , 521 ; R . Pyke ,

175 ; A . Bean , 336 ; S . Reeves , 358 ; and F . Blaas , 184 .. The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . When the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed the ballot was taken for Mr . C . W . Bradley and Mr . Arthur W . Bird , who were elected unanimously . Thc W . M . then called upon Bro . A . Spears , P . M . and P . P . G . Org ., to address the brethren on this occasion ; when

Bro . Spears first complimented the brethren on thesr first meeting in the new lodge room , then taking thc subject of the groundwork of Masonry being holy , he illustrated it by givinn- the history of the three grand offerings , which made it holy , as we find recorded in the volume of tbe Sacred Law , and characterized them as three distinct offerings to complete one great purpose , the first being an

offering of faith , the second an offering for disobedience , thc third an offering of thanksgiving and worship , and alluded to the great number of years that elapsed between the first offering and the third , and the complete fulfilment of the promises that God had made to Abraham when he called him to go and offer up his only son on Mount Moriah . He then exhorted the brethren to practise the grand ' principles of Masonry—brotherly love , relief and

truth , and in their daily walk and conversation , to display to the world thc happy effects of our honourable Order , and to practise not only that charity which supplies the wants of the needy , but act to our neighbour as we would our neighbour to act to us , concluding with a prayer for thc prosperity of the lodge and Craft in general whereevei dispersed . After this address thc brethren sang thc following ode : — Genius of Masonry , descend ,

And with thee bring thy spotless train ; Constant our sacred rites attend , While we adore thy peaceful reign . Thc above was much appreciated by all present . The business of the lodge was then proceeded with , which was as follows : —Bro . E . Goldborough , F . C , who had previously been found qualified , was raised to the Sublime

Degree of a M . M ., and Bro . Thos . F . Brown and Bro . G . Ayton , E . A ., who had also been found qualified , were passed to the Second Degree of F . C . ; thc ceremony ol passing and raising were worked by the W . M . in a very creditable manner . The business of the lodge being ended the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . Thc brethren then adjourned to the Britannia Inn for

refreshment , and after spending a short time in song and sentiment , they separated , happy to meet again . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —A meeting was held at 4 p . m . on Monday , Dec . 13 th , the most important one in thc year , being that at which thc officers arejjehanged . Bro . J . S . Bartrum , W . M ., opened the lodge , assisted by Bros . G . H . Cook , S . W . ; H . Gore , J . W . ; C . S .

Barter , Treas . ; H . Culhford Hopkins , Sec . ; W . C . Dickenson , S . D . ; J . M . R . Leir , I . G . ; Gazzard , Tyler ; R . Cook , P . M . ; E . E . Phillips , I . P . M . ; C . A . Bush ; H . G . Bush . As visitors there were present Bros . Capt . Phayrc , S 3 j C . Milsom , P . M . 53 ; Simmons , I . P . M . 53 ; Wilton , P . M . 41 ; Trevor , 944 ; Gen . Doherty , P . M . 53 ; VV . Hunt , 41 ; J . F . Draper , P . M . 243 ; Dr . H . Hopkins ,

41 , P . P . G . S . W ., and P . M . 47 and 958 ; J . L . Stothert , P . M . 53 ; Colonel Ford , I ' . M . 53 ; Else , D . P . G . M . for Somerset . Bro . Phillips , P . M ., gave the charge to Bro . Bush , which was omitted at his initiation at the nrcvions meriinr * -. He then tnnl- the rhnir and fxamined and entrusted the candidate . The latter retired for preparation , and the lodge was opened in the Second

Degree . On his return he was duly passed as a F . C . by thc I . P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Dickenson , who during the ceremony had acted as J . D ., Dr . Hopkins taking the duties of S . D ., and also giving thc charge . Bro . Else then took the chair , he having kindly undertaken the duties of Installing Master . The preliminary proceedings being concluded , the lodge was

opened in thc T hird Degree , the brethren below the chair retired , and in their absence Bro . Cook was regularly inducted into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony thus far aud afterwards being ably conducted by the D . P . G . M . On the return of the brethren the usual processions , salutations , and addresses took place , the lodge being resumed at the proper time in the Second and afterwards in the First

Degree . The following appointments were made , and the brethren named were duly invested : J . S . Bartrum , I . P . M . ; 11 . Gore , S . W . ; H . C . Hopkins , J . W . ; C . S . Barter , Treas . ; Dickenson , Sec . ; H . N . Smythe , S . D . ; Leir , J . D . ; C . E . Little , I . G . ; C . Hush , D . C . ; Gazzard , Tyler . The W . M briefly addressed the brethren on his installation . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the retiring W . M ., and

also to thc late Secretary , who had most efficiently filled the oflicc for two years . A similar compliment was paid to the D . P . G . M ., who had travelled far to perform the ceremony of installation , and had performed the duty efficiently and gracefully . Several other matters of lodge business were transacted , and the proceedings were brought to a close at 6 . 30 . About twenty brethren afterwards partook

of a banquet at the Castle Hotel . ROCK FERRY . —Rock Lodge ( No . 1289 ) . — The installation of W . M . of this lodge took place on Friday evening , the 10 th ult ., at the lodge-room , Bedford House , Rock Ferry , Cheshire . The brethren assembled at 5 . 30 p . m ., when the retiring W . M ., Bro . Lilley Ellis , passed Bro .

Fergusson to the Fellow Craft Degree , thc ceremony , in the perfectness of its working , being illustrative of the able manner in which thc work ot the year had been performed by him . There was a large number of visitors present , including several P . P . Grand Officers arid W . Masters- ol neighbouring lodges . The W . M . elect was Bro . Francis

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L . Bolton , and thc chair of Installing Master was filled by Bro . Edward Friend , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . D ., himself thc first W . M . of the Rock Lodge , and by whom all the succeeding Masters have been installed . The Wardens' chairs were taken by Bros . J . and T . Piatt , P . Prov . G . J . W . and P . Prov . G . J . D . respectively , and the installation ceremony was performed in such an impressive and skilful manner by

the Installing Master as to elicit thc warm approbation of all the brethren present , who , later in the evening , expressed their cordial thanks for his untiring interest in the welfare of the lodge , and their appreciation of the mode in which he had performed thc whole of the ceremony . The newlyelected VV . M ., having bcen ' saluted according to custom , appointed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing

year -. —Bros . Dr . J . Wilson Paton , S . W . ; W . S . Stanton , J . W . ; F . K . Stevenson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., Treas . ; P . f . Pearson , Sec . ; Archd . Wallace , S . D . ; Richard Townsend , J . D . ; J . Phillips , I . G . ; J . R . Ross and E . Overbeck , Stewards . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . L . Ellis , I . P . M ., by Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., as a mark of the

appreciation of the Master ' s able and courteous manner in which he had presided over the lodge during his year of office , and was by him feelingly and suitably acknowledged . The brethren afterwards dined together , and Bro . J . Piatt reported that the result of thc three entertainments given by Bro . Chas . Du Val on behalf of the Cheshire Masonic Institution had been a substantial addition to the funds

of the chanty . ECCLE ' S . — Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —The last meeting of this young and well-worked lodge was held at the Cross Keys Hotel , on Wednesday last . The members present were Bro . Wright , W . M . ; Bros . Rudman , S . W . ; Ballard , J . W . ; Shaw , S . D . ; Holt , J . D . ; Pearson , I . G . ; J . Brooks and T . Buxton , P . M . ' s , and others . The

lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read andjeonfirmed , Bro . Wilson was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Brooks , P . M . Bros . Rev . J . Harper , J . C . Mather , and W . Pendlebury were raised to the Sublime Degree by Bros . Wright , W . M . ; Gillman , P . M . ; and Buxton , P . M ., the work throughout being performed in a most solemn and impressive manner . Bro . Buxton ,

P . M . / . Treasurer , having announced his intention to attend as Steward at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , the sum of £ 20 was unanimously voted to be placed on his list . Bro . Mountain proposed a brother as a joining member . Hearty good wishes were expressed from several visiting brethren . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in ancient

form . Thc brethren afterwards partook of refreshments , the W . M . receiving the congratulations of those present on the prosperous state of the lodge , having , during his year of office , been enabled to pay off all outstanding debts , and given several donations to various charities , including one of thirty guineas to thc Boys' School , in addition to the amount voted that evening .

CHATHAM . —Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1424 ) . —The installation of W . M . ' of this lodge took place in the Assembly Rooms , Brompton , Kent , on Friday , the 17 th ult ., when one of the most brilliant gatherings of thc brethren ever seen in this locality assembled to do honour to this excellent lodge . The W . M ., Bro . Jervis , took the chair at 2 . 45 p . m ., with Bro . Wood , W . M . 20 , as S . W .,

and Bro . Watson , P . M ., P . G . R ., as J . W . The D . P . G . M . for Kent , supported by several other distinguished brethren , having taken his seat on the dais , with Bro . Jervis , the Director of Ceremonies called upon thc brethren to salute the D . P . G . M . according to ancient custom . The following lodges were represented by brethren : —Bros . Wood ' W . M . 20 ; May , W . M . 212 ; Santi , W . M . 706 ;

Nicholls , W . M . 1050 ; White , 1174 ! Pownall , VV . M . 15 * 6 ; Kanjicy , P . M . 20 ; Watson , P . M . 1050 ; Wyles , P . M . 1050 ; Coles , P . M . 20 ; Bates , P . M . 1424 ; Warne , P . M . 20 ; and brethren from Nos . 1174 , 20 , 153 6 , 1050 , 158 , 733 , 184 , 1257 , 87 , 1393 , 1 3 , 1331 , 407 , 706 , 262 , 153 6 , 212 , 77 , - 503 , and 13 . Bro . William Simmons was presented by Bro .

Bates , P . M ., to the VV . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation as VV . M . of this lodge . The installation ceremony was one of the most magnificent ever heard in the province ; thc sacred music by the organ and string instruments of the choir harmonised most beautifully with the impressive delivery of this grand ceremony by Bro . Jervis , and the general effect of so solemn a rite

will not be easily forgotten by those who were so fortunate as to be present on this occasion . Thc VV . M . invested thc following brethren as his officers for thc year , thc full explanation of the Masonic meaning of their respective jewels and their duties in the lodge being given by Bro . Jervis , the Installing Officer : —Bros . H . L . Fowler , S . W . j VV . Cottrell , J . W . ; Thomson , Treas . ; Magee , Sec

Ramsden , S . D . ; Johnstone , J . D . ; Pikermg , I . G . ; Crane , D . C . * , Crisp and Stammers , Stewards ; Snape , Organist ; Drago , Tyler . Bro . Jervis , the I . P . M ., had the honour of receiving from the hands of the D . P . G . M . a handsome P . M . jewel in recognition of his services to the lodge as W . M . for the past year , the D . P . G . M . remarking that from what he had seen and heard of Brother

Jervis naver was a jewel more worthily bestowed , and he took occasion to point out to the brethren what a high degree of skill and knowledge in the Craft diligence and careful attention to every detail would give , them as exemplified by the working of Bro . Jervis . The I . P . M ., in thanking thc brethren for the mark of approbation they had | been pleased to bestow upon him , pointed out the advantage of attending good Lodges

of Instruction , as he owed his present knowledge of the Craft to the excellent teaching of the Past Masters of his mother lodge ( 1050 ) and other Lodges of Instruction to which he belonged . Bro . Watson , P . M ., P . G . R ., proposed and the W . M . seconded a vote of thanks to Bro . Jervis , for the admirable manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . Carried unanimously . The I . P . M . having replied , Bro . Cottrell , J . W ., proposed a gentleman

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for initiation and a joining member . The I . P . M . then proposed thc W . M . as representative of the Brownrigg Lodge at the Provincial Charity Committee . Carried unanimously . The I . P . M . having also nominated an Audit Committee for the ensuing year , the W . M . closed the lodge in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquetingroom , at the Mitre Hotel , Chatham . About seventy-three

sat down to the banquet . The whole arrangement was magnificent , the room being tastefully decorated with beautifully designed Masonic emblems , flags , exotics , & c . A novelty in bills of fare was placed near every brother ' s plate—it was an elegant folding card in white and gold , containing the menu , and photographs of thc W . M ., I . P . M ., S . W ., J . W ., and Treasurer of Brownrigg Lodge .

The W . M . took his seat , with the D . Prov . G . M ., S . G . W ., Prov . G . Registrar , and other Grand Officers on his right , the I . P . M ., with Bros . Major Santi , VV . M . 706 ; Captain Coles , P . M . ; May , W . M . 212 ; Pownall , W . M . 1536 ; Warne , P . M . ; and several other Past Masters on his left . The VV . M . was , however , unfortunately taken ill at thc commencement of the banquet , and reluctantly obliged to

retire , so that Bro . Jervis , I . P . M ., took the chair . I he usual Masonic toasts , vere then proceeded with . When thc I . P . M . gave the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , " a pair of crimson curtains behind his chair were drawn aside by invisible hands , and a recess disclosed , in which was a large transparency of H . R . H . the Grand Master , in full Masonic costume as he appeared on

the occasion of his installation last April ; this was illuminated by a strong light from behind ; and the other parts of the recess were filled with plants , flowers , ferns , & c , presenting a pleasing effect , which was heartily greeted by thc brethren present . Bro . Fowler , S . W ., sung " God bless thc Prince of Wales . " The D . P . G . M ., in replying to thc toast of . " Thc Provincial Grand Master and Grand Officers , "

pointed out to the brethren the great progress Masonry had made latterly in the kingdom , and stated that forty-one lodges had been added to the roll of the Grand Lodge of England during the past year , and exactly 150 since thc formation of the Brownrigg three years age . He expressed his desire to visit all the lodges in Kent , in . order to make himself acquainted with thc brethren of his province , and

spoke in the highest terms of approval of the Brownrigg Lodge , and of the fine installation ceremony performed by Bro . Jervis that day , which he stated had given him an amount of pleasure he could scarcely express , and he trusted other lodges would strive to attain a similar degree of excellence . The D . P . G . M . also explained the objects and benefits of the provincial charities , and earnestly requested

the attention of the lodges of Kent to their support . Bro . Cottrell then sung a capital song , suitable to the occasion , composed and arranged by himself . The toast of "Thc Visitors" was suitably responded to by Bro . May , W . M ., and Bro . Pownall , W . M . 1536 , both these brethren speaking enthusiastically of the admirable manner in which the duties had been performed by the

officers of the Brownrigg Lodge . The D . P . G . M . proposed " The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " which toast was replied to hy Bros . Jervis , Bates , and Watson . " The Health of thc Officers of the Lodge" having been drunk , Bros . Fowler , S . W ., and Cottrell , J . W ., responded . The latter , in his reply , called the attention of the brethren to the debt of gratitude they owed Bro . Burfield , P . M ., and

Bro . Gamon , J . W . 20 , for the beautiful decoration of their banqueting-room . Bro . Wood , P . G . S . W ., in proposing " The Masonic Charities , " made a most earnest appeal on their behalf , and forcibly exhorted the brethren to support that great principle of Masonry in its fullest sense , an appeal which we hope and believe will not be neglected by those who heard it . A most pleasant evening was passed ,

the excellent singing of Bros . Gifkin , Edwards , Pearcy , Cottrell , Gates , and Walker , " * and the recitations of Bros . Bates and Gamon , being thoroughly enjoyed by the brethren , the Tyler ' s toast bringing the whole to a close . We may conclude by drawing attention to an excellent system which has been carried out by the Brownrigg Lodge since

its formation , and which may be adopted with advantage by other lodges—that is , the publication of an annual balance sheet , which shows the whole receipts and expenditure of the lodge for the past year . This is forwarded to every member of the lodge , and enables him to be quite cognisant of its financial proceedings and position .

BIRMINGHAM . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1474 ) . —An event , somewhat unusual in Masonic customs , was celebrated in Birmingham in connection with the Lodgeof Israel last Monday . Bro . Michael Davis , W . M ., was entertained by the brethren at a complimentary banquet , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge from its foundation to the present time . This lodge , which was

established some twentv-two months ago , has prospered eminently , and its prosperity is to a great extent due to the zeal of its first VV . M ., Bro . Michael Davis , who at thc termination of his first year of office was unanimously re-elected . It was resolved to give some slight recognition of his valuable services by entertaining him and Mrs . Davis at a banquet , which was held last Monday at the Midland

Hotel . Bro . Rev . G . J . Emanuel , B . A ., Chaplain , occupied the chair , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . Barnett Lazarus and Philip W . Newmann , J . D . The rev . Chairman , in proposing " The Health of Mr . and Mrs , Davis , " spoke of them in terms of high eulogium , and animadverted upon the merits of Bro . Davis as a W . M . Bro . Davis feelingly and appropriately replied . Bro . Muggleton proposed " Prosperity to the Lodge of Israel , " which was

responded to by Bro . S . Lyon , S . W . " The Chairman " was proposed by Bro . Lazarus , and suitably acknowledged . " The Visitors " received due honour from W . Bro . Joseph Myers . " The Ladies , " of whom a goodly number were present , being toasted by W . Bro . Geo . Baker , P . M ., and answered for by Bro . Newmann , J . D ., singing , recitations , and dancing followed , and the company , about 105 , separated at 2 a . m .

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