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toast was the healths of the M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the M . W . Pro . G . M ., the Rig htHon . the Fail of Carnarvon-, the R . W . D . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale ; and the rest of the grand officers past and present . Bro . Roberts , in submitting this , " praised , commended , and extolled their graces , " and the toast was received with enthusiasm , and
accompanied with grand honours . In giving " The R . W . Prov . G . M . of West Yorksiiire , Bro . Lieut-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart . ; the VV . Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers past and present , " the VV . M . expressed regret at
the unavoidable absence of Bro . Sir Henry Edwards . Bros . T . Ptrkinton , J . Fisher , B . VV . Jackson and Cooke acknowledged . Bro . T . Whitaker , / . P . M ., was received with cheers to propose the health of the VV . M . of the Lodge of St . James ' s , which was duly acknowledged by Bro . Robeits . The Immediate Past Master " who has
done nobly and cannot go without any honest mar . 's voice" was toasted cordially , as also was the Installing Officer , Bro . C . T . Rhodes . " Thc Senior and Junior Wardens and Ofiicers" was proposed by Bro . Wilkinson , and responded to by Bros . VV . Swale . S . W ., and Worsick , J . W . Bro . Swale also gave the healths of the Past Masters , and Bro . C . Walshaw , P . M ., replied . Bro . T .
Whitaker , in terms of welcome , proposed " The Sister Lodges in Halifax , " and this was cordially acknowledged by Bro . Waghom , VV . M ., Probity ; Bro . Cooke , VV . M ., De Warren ; and Bro . VV . B . Spencer , VV . M ., St . John's . Bro . Worsick , J . W . gave " The Visiting Brethren , " and Bro . Holdsworth , W . M ., Three Graces ( Haworth ) , Bro . Shaw , VV . M ., Saville ( lillanil ) . Bro . CT . Kays , P . S . W . (
Huddersfield ) , and Bro . Nicholl , Ryburn ( Siivverby Bridge ) , replied . " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Iiro . C . i ' Rhodes , P . M ., was followed by " Lady Edwards and the . Ladies ; " and by the last toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " we were reminded by thc card that " One touch of nature makes the whole world kin . " During the banquet Bro . Hemingway ' s band performed choice
selections of music , and at intervals during the evening Bros . Wood , P . M ., Varley , P . M ., Todil and Armitage , and glee party from HudiUrsfield deli ghted the assembly with glees , duets , songs , & c , their efforts being ably supported by several members of the lodge . Tbe pioccciliiigs wire brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem .
SPALDING . —Hundred of Elloe Lodge ( No . 4 69 ) . —Thursday , the 9 th inst ., was a " high day " with the brethren connected with this lotlge , the annual festival of St . John being celebrated on that day . At 2 . 30 business commenced , and the labours of the day were protracted until half-past six in the evening . Thc ceremonies of "raising" ami " installation " we re performed
by the W . M ., Bro . G . F . Barrel ! , in a manner seldom witnessed in a provincial lodge—indeed , the D . G . M . of Lincolnshire , who was present , testified his untjualilie-il admiration at the manner in which these onerous crcmonies had becn carried through . Necessarily impressive anil solemn , they were- performed with the must perfect gootl taste , and elicited Ihe universal congratulations
of the brethren . Bro . Woodrow , P . M ., also performed the ceremony of initiation in his customary sble manner . Bro . Bonner , P . M ., having been duly installed into the chair , briefly addressed the brethren , thanking them for the honour they hail confeirctl upon him , and testifying his intention to carry out the dulits of his office lo the best of his ability , lie then appointed the following oilicers : —Bros .
Symes , S . VV . ; J . Laming , J . W . ; Fountain , P . M ., Tieas . ; Barrel ) , P . M ., Sec . ; li . Caiiimack , Org . ; Rentier , S . D . ; A . Harrison , J . D . ; S . E . K . Capps , I . G . ; Woodrow , D . C . One of the most pleasing ceremonies of Ihe day was the presentation by Bro . Woodward , P . M ., on behalf of Bros . Barrel ) , Beiiner , and himself , of a manificeiit banner , to be used on " state occasions . " Bro . Woodward expressed
a very sincere wish that this might be accepted as a token of their sincere regard for the principles of the Craft , and hoped that instead of a coltl formality all the members might evince attention to thc principles of the Order . The brethren then adjourned to the White Mart Hotel ( the Commissioners refusing to let their board room for tlie purpose , as has been done lor many years ) , where a
sumptuous and recherche banquet was provided by Bro . Harper . The W . M . presided , supported by the D . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , Captain Locock , the I . P . M ., Bro . Barrell , P . G . A . D . C . of Lincolnshire , Bros . Perry , Lowe , P . G . C . of Lincolnshire , and W . M . 272 , Dr . Wood , W . M . 838 , I lodgings , VV . M . 9 85 , Hail , 4 66 , Shepherd and Ferguson , „ j 8 , with numerous other visitors , and most of the-members of the Hundred
of Elloe Lotlge . Alter the banquet Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , some very useful and interesting conversation took place , wliich obviously cannot be recorded heie , and several brethren enlivened the evening with songs and recitations . Bro . Cammack and Dr . Wood ably presided at toe piano . We cannot refrain from noting the splcmtiel way in which Bro . Hayes rendeietl those exquisite songs "M . iid of Athens , "
and the " Blue Alsatian Mountains , " while Bros . Abbott and Woodrow's truly Masonic songs " siruck home " to every one present . Bro . Hatt aU-. i took put in the harmony , and Bro . Symes gave a recitation on "The Patience nf Job , " wilh admirable effect , and after a most pleasant evening thc brethren retired , well pleased with each other and the treat they hail enjoyed . We understand tllat thc Piovincial Grand Lodge ol Lincolnshire will be held at Spalding early in the summer of this year .
AXMINSTER . —Virtue and H' . nour Lodge ( No . 494 ) . —Tne annual nie dim ; of the ini-maers of this lodge was heltl on the 14 th ult , at the George 1 Intel , when Brn . S . ( j . Loveless was installed fur the ensuing year W . M ., by Bro . Evans , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., who performed the cermoiiy in an ctlilyinir and instructive man-
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ner , for which the brethren showed their appreciation by unanimously passing a vote of thanks . Tne duties of VV . M . had been peiformed by Bro . Loveless in so admirable and efficient a manner during the past year that he vvas unanimously re-elected , an honour which Bro . Loveless evidently appreciated . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his ofiicers as follows : —Bros . Toms , I . P . M . ;
J . G . Pinney , S . VV . and Treas . ; J . Jefferd , J . W . ; A . P . Recce , Sec ; Jarwin , S . D . ; Pickering , J . D . ; Derrick , I . G . ; Webber , P . M ., Organist ; Wakley , I . G . After the closing of the lotlge the customary banquet was partaken of by the brethren ( including several visitors ) . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent .
MANCHESTER . —Princess Charlotte of "Wales Lodge ( No . 570 , I . C ) . — This lodge , which is attached to the 5 II 1 Dragoon Guards , now stationed at Manchester and Bury , held their annual St . John ' s festival in thc Masonic Hall , Coo perstrcet , 011 Monday , the 20 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M . ( Bro . J . Arthur ) . There was a good
muster of members and visitors ; amongst the latter were Bros . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . of C ; George Smith , VV . M . 1009 ; J . Brandon . VV . M . 1219 ; Needham , P . M . 1219 ; Derbishire , P . M . 5 S 1 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and other routine business transacted . The lotlge was opened in the Second Degree when Iiro . W . D . Lemmon , P . M . assumed the office of In-tailing
Master , anil in the various Degrees very ably installed the W . M . elect , Bro . George Perkins in the chair uf K . S . On the re-admission of the brethren the newly-installed Worshipful Master was duly proclaimed and saluted , and afterwards impressively addressed by Bro . Sillitoe . The W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bios . I . Arthur , I . P . M . ;
J . Walker , S . W . ; J . Balelery , J . W . ; Lemmon , P . M ., Sec ; CRcss , S . D . ; A . Banks , J . D . ; Hunter , ! . G . The addresses to thc Wardens and biethren were delivered by Bro . Needham . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was presided over by the newlyinstalled W . M . Tlie usual loyal toasts were heartily proposetl and receivcel , and then followed the toast of
"H . R . H . the Prince tf Wales , M . W . GrantI Master of Freemasons in England ; " "Ills Grace the Duke of Abereorn , M . W . Grand Master nf Free-masons iu Ireland ;" " Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , M . W . Grand Master of Freemasons in Scotland , " and Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Easl Lancashire , and tilt : rest of the Provincial Grand officers present and past .
Bro . Sillitoe responded to thc latter , and iu his remarks allutletl to the peculiar pleasure he felt in titling so , as their R . VV . Provincial GrantI Master , who was every inch a Mason as well as every inch a sohlier , had formerly Served in the regiment , and so hig hly was he esteemed that any circumstance which in any way formed a connecting link with him was sure lo he hailed with cordiality
by every brilhcr 111 the proviuce . The toast of the W . M . was ably proposetl anel very enthusiastically received . In responding , the VV . M . assureel the brethren tllat he shoulil at all time's take a deep interest in eveiythitig that woulel tend lo uphold the dignity ami piosperity ot the lotlge . Oilier loasts followed , anel the evening was enlivened by sonic excellent music , both vocal and instrumental .
OPENSHAW . —Lodge of Failh ( No . 5 81 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge vvas heltl lasl Wednesday evening i . , th ult . Bro John Ue . lforel , VV . M . at 7 . 15 opened the lodge iu ihe First Degree , assisted by Bro . Tyers , P . M . acting S . W ., in the unavoidable absence oi Bro . Greenup , Bros . Hicksou , J . W . ; Walker , S . D . ; Brougham , J . D . ; Johnson , I . G . ; Beswick , Tyler ; Parker ,
P . M ., Ireas . ; Spcakmaii , Secretary . Bro . Speakmati proposetl Mr . James Thomas Entwistle as a lit and proper person to be made a Mason , aivl on being put to the vote he was unanimously accepted and duly initiated by the VV . M . The lotlge was then opened in the Second Degree by the W . M . and the questions leading from the Second to the Thirel Degree , were put to Bro . P . Nig htingale and answered
in a satisfactory manner . The lotlge was then opened in the Third Degree and Bro . Peter Ni ghtingale duly admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by Bro . Henry Dartiyshire , P . M . By viitue of the authority invested in him Bro . Darbyshiie closed the lodge in the
Third Degree , anil in the Second Degree . The VV . M . then called upon the Secretary to make the usual business aunuuiiccnieiits , whicli being done , the lodge vvas closed ill due lorm and with solemn prayer at 9 . 45 p . m ., tile remainder cf the evening being spent as usual in a very happy milliner at tlie festive boartl .
SEACOMBE . —Combermere Lo dge ( No . 603 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , situatetl in the prosperous piovince of Cheshire , took place on Thursday evening , the 16 th ult ., at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , near Birkenhead . Bro . C . Staley , the retiring VV . M . occupied the chair anil opencel the lotlge , anil there were present with him Bros . T . Shaw , I . P . M , M . McNerney ,
P . M ., J . T . Lea , T . Gregory , J . W ., J . Sillitoe , P . P . G . J . D ., Treasurer ; J . R . Simm , Secretary ; R . Floulkes , 6 . D ., A . li . Coveney , J . D ., G . J . Davies , S ., \ . H . Holta-. vay , P . G . T ., Tyler ; Bros . R . C . Mellor , I ' . P . CLJ . D ., N . Wa ' es ; G . Grant , P . livans , T . Evans , A . Moore , A . Juelel , M . Wet / . erieh , M . Bielby , J . Clarke , J . Jones , VV . M . 1576 , W . ligcrion , O . Jones , T . I . Clarkson , | . Davies , T . Graham ,
G . Kcightlcy , VV . Dobie , J . Ritchie , II . Thompson , S . Williams , ice . The visitors present were Uros . T . J . Lays , 66 7 ; IL Matthews , S . VV . 12 7 6 ; D . Fraser , P . M ., Treasurer , 477 ; W . B . 'i > ncll , VV . M ., 477 ; A . Moris an , 241 ; C . Petty ; A . K . Gardiner , J . W . 477 ; D . Henderson , 477 ; , | . Rideh .-lgh . P . M . 1276 ; J . Perrin , 477 ; J . Lambeit , P . M . 537 ; VV . Simm , 477 ; H . Carruthers , 1330 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 1 . 176 ; ! ¦ ' . Dixon , 477 ; W . Priecc ,
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W . M . 1276 ; H . Skinner , P . M . 1276 ; C . Bury , 477 ; VV . Danger , 1276 ; J . Little , 66 7 ; J . Wright , VV . M . 786 ; G . Lloyd , 477 -, id C . Jonghiu , 477 , & c . After the transaction of some formal business , thc chair was taken by Bro . J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W ., who proceeded to instal Bro . Thomas Gregory as the VV . M . for the ensuing- year . At the conclusion of this portion nf tha ceremony the VV . M .
invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . C . Staley , I . P . M . ; John Jones . S . VV . ( VV . M . 1576 ); R . Ffoulkcs , J . W . ; J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., treasurer ; Joseph R . Simm , secretary ; A . li . Coveney , S . D . ; G . J ; Davies , J . D . ; M . Bielby , I . G . ; R . C . Mellor , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . C ; Owen Jones , S . S . ; A . Moore , J . S . ; and Bro . J . H . 11 iltaway was unanimously re-elected Tyler of
the lodge . The balance-sheet of the lodge was taken as read and passed , and at the close of the business a cortlial vote of thanks was passed to the treasurer and secretary of thc lotlge ( Bros . Sillito-: and Simm ) for their services during the year . Tha VV . M . also presented a valuable P . M . ' s jewel lo Bro . C . Staley , I . P . M ., in recognition of
his services in connection with the lodge . The brethren subsequently dined at the hotel , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . The annual contributions on behalf of thc Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution were taken before the brethren separated .
MALTON . —Camalodunum Lodge ( Mo . 660 ) . —On Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., this lotlge held their annual banquet at the Talbot Hotel . Bio . W . VV . King , ihe Worshipful Master presiding . A list of twenty Masonic and other toasts was gone through , and Bros . VV . Wilson , Goldie , Pul ' an , Marshall , Walker , Constable , and Hudson rendered some excellent part songs and solos , & c .
There was no formal installation ceremony , Bro . W . W . King being unanimously re-elected VV . M . for another year . The VV . M . appointed the following officers for the next term : — Bros . R . II . Bower , Treasurer ; Wm . Constable , Secretary ; Rev . E . A . B . Pitman , C-iaplain ; A . VV . Walker , S . W . ; | . W . Marshall , J . W . ; J . D . Dmls . vorth , S . U . ; T . M . Goldie , J . D . ; J . B . Nichols , I . G . ; and Kirtou Wautlby , Steward and Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , wliich embraces many true anil good Masons , was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic . ' lall , 1 lopestreet , Liverpool , where there was a total attendance of upwartls of 100 brethren . A lodge of emergency was first held under the presidency of Bro . John Ellis , VV . M ., who
worked the Second Degree with much effectiveness . At the close of this poition of the day ' s proceedings , the lodge was again closed to the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Ellis , VV . M ., prcsitled , and there were also present during the afternoon , Bros . G . S . Willing , P . M . ; J . D . vay . cs ,
P . M . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M , Treas . ; J . Bolton , P . M . ; T . Peake , Sec . ; 1 . lackson , P . G . S . of W ., I ' . M . ; J . E . Skillicom , P . M . ; VV . P . Witter , P . M . ; II . Firth , S . W . ; J . II . Gregory , J . W . ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Uucknell , J . D . ; R . Fuu ' lds , I . G . ; J . Bailey , S . ; P . Ball , Tjlcr ; T . Yeatman , II . Sefton , J . Mellor , A . II . Brookes , J . Baker , A . J . Hudson , W . Bromley , _' . Carter , J . Ce . ulcy , T . J . Linger , T .
llall , | . Bowyer , J . Beck , J . Cohen , G . 1 larver , J . Francis , R . Dawson , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Lees , N . Walker , T . R . Willings , J . L . Gregory , It . lillman , R . Stewart , II . Tay . lor , Isaac Levy , T . H . Gregory , J . Bentham , J . W . Broadbent , S . Williams , T . Rood . J . Barker , J . Sherwin , T . Hervey , J . Normanton , J . Benthain , D . Fowler , ii . C . Catlow , T . Mason , P . Callow , G . Jackson , R .
Wright , R . U . Morris , J . T . Rogers , W . Creake , G . W . Webster , and T . J . Luya . Amongst the numerous visitors were , Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; Ii . Paull , Sec . 135 6 ; A . Morrison , P . M . 1540 ; A , F . Galloway , 1264 ; J . Creamer , J . H . Parker , P . M . 1547 ; I- IL Bottomley , S . W . 16 73 ; S . P . Core , 13 = 6 : K . lones , P . M . 216 ; T . Parker , P . M . 613 ; J .
Stock , P . M . 39 ; A . Wonlrich , S . W . 133 6 , Treasurer 1609 ; D . L-nglcy , 249 ; Joseph Bell , P . G . S ., P . AI . 13 . 56 anti 1609 ; VV . S . Matthews , S . W . 1276 ; B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . B ., P . AI . 135 6 and 1609 ; T . Jackson , P . M . 380 ; J . T . Callow , P . G ., Treasurer ; D . Callow , 823 ; J . Duncan , jun ., VV . M . 1473 ; G . VV . Rotlgcrs , 104 ; A . Cotter , P . M . 126 4 ; J . Hocken , VV . M . 1303 ; VV . Tyrer , P . P . G . S .
of VV . ; J . Busfield , 216 ; J . H . Townley , S . W . 1 299 ; S . Harvey , 203 ; J . Forster , 724 ; T . Clark , P . M . 6 73 ; J . I . Knight , P . M . 241 j VV . Ballard , 1321 ; G . T . Hasker , S . W . 1182 ; J . Jackson , W . M . 673 ; and J . R . Jones , 16 73 . In a masterly aud impressive manner , which could hardl y have hern excelled , Bro . Willings installed Bro . Henry Firth as the W . M . for the ensuing year , and the following
ofiicers were invested for the same period : —Bros . John Ellis . I . P . M . j . ] ., H . Gregory , S . VV . ; Thomas Peake , J . W . ; Thomas Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-elected ) ; David Lloyd , Secretary ; J . lackson , P . G . S . of W ., D . C . ; Arthur Bucknall , S . D . ; R . Foulds , J . D . ; J . Bailey , I . G . ; J . Lees , S . S . ; R . J . Hulson , J . S . ; ami Bro . Peter Ball was unanimously re-elected 'T yler . 'The brethren
subsequently adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was served b y Bro . Chaplin , the house steward . 'The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , tllat of " 'The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution" being responded to by Bro . J . I . Knight , P . M . 241 , anti " 'The ( lamer Memorial Benevolent Fund " liy Bro . J . T . Callow , P . G ., Treasurer . 'The I . P . M . gave
" I he health of the Worship ! ul Alaster , who , in responding , cxpresseel his thanks I ' or the honour which hail been coulerred upon him that tliy , anil intimated his determination to uphold thc high position which the loelge had deservedly secured . 'The W . AI . next pioposed " The health of Bro . J . Ellis , I . P . M ., " and in doing so presentetl him with a hanti-oinc P . M . ' s jewel , subscribed for by the hie-
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toast was the healths of the M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the M . W . Pro . G . M ., the Rig htHon . the Fail of Carnarvon-, the R . W . D . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale ; and the rest of the grand officers past and present . Bro . Roberts , in submitting this , " praised , commended , and extolled their graces , " and the toast was received with enthusiasm , and
accompanied with grand honours . In giving " The R . W . Prov . G . M . of West Yorksiiire , Bro . Lieut-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart . ; the VV . Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers past and present , " the VV . M . expressed regret at
the unavoidable absence of Bro . Sir Henry Edwards . Bros . T . Ptrkinton , J . Fisher , B . VV . Jackson and Cooke acknowledged . Bro . T . Whitaker , / . P . M ., was received with cheers to propose the health of the VV . M . of the Lodge of St . James ' s , which was duly acknowledged by Bro . Robeits . The Immediate Past Master " who has
done nobly and cannot go without any honest mar . 's voice" was toasted cordially , as also was the Installing Officer , Bro . C . T . Rhodes . " Thc Senior and Junior Wardens and Ofiicers" was proposed by Bro . Wilkinson , and responded to by Bros . VV . Swale . S . W ., and Worsick , J . W . Bro . Swale also gave the healths of the Past Masters , and Bro . C . Walshaw , P . M ., replied . Bro . T .
Whitaker , in terms of welcome , proposed " The Sister Lodges in Halifax , " and this was cordially acknowledged by Bro . Waghom , VV . M ., Probity ; Bro . Cooke , VV . M ., De Warren ; and Bro . VV . B . Spencer , VV . M ., St . John's . Bro . Worsick , J . W . gave " The Visiting Brethren , " and Bro . Holdsworth , W . M ., Three Graces ( Haworth ) , Bro . Shaw , VV . M ., Saville ( lillanil ) . Bro . CT . Kays , P . S . W . (
Huddersfield ) , and Bro . Nicholl , Ryburn ( Siivverby Bridge ) , replied . " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Iiro . C . i ' Rhodes , P . M ., was followed by " Lady Edwards and the . Ladies ; " and by the last toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " we were reminded by thc card that " One touch of nature makes the whole world kin . " During the banquet Bro . Hemingway ' s band performed choice
selections of music , and at intervals during the evening Bros . Wood , P . M ., Varley , P . M ., Todil and Armitage , and glee party from HudiUrsfield deli ghted the assembly with glees , duets , songs , & c , their efforts being ably supported by several members of the lodge . Tbe pioccciliiigs wire brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem .
SPALDING . —Hundred of Elloe Lodge ( No . 4 69 ) . —Thursday , the 9 th inst ., was a " high day " with the brethren connected with this lotlge , the annual festival of St . John being celebrated on that day . At 2 . 30 business commenced , and the labours of the day were protracted until half-past six in the evening . Thc ceremonies of "raising" ami " installation " we re performed
by the W . M ., Bro . G . F . Barrel ! , in a manner seldom witnessed in a provincial lodge—indeed , the D . G . M . of Lincolnshire , who was present , testified his untjualilie-il admiration at the manner in which these onerous crcmonies had becn carried through . Necessarily impressive anil solemn , they were- performed with the must perfect gootl taste , and elicited Ihe universal congratulations
of the brethren . Bro . Woodrow , P . M ., also performed the ceremony of initiation in his customary sble manner . Bro . Bonner , P . M ., having been duly installed into the chair , briefly addressed the brethren , thanking them for the honour they hail confeirctl upon him , and testifying his intention to carry out the dulits of his office lo the best of his ability , lie then appointed the following oilicers : —Bros .
Symes , S . VV . ; J . Laming , J . W . ; Fountain , P . M ., Tieas . ; Barrel ) , P . M ., Sec . ; li . Caiiimack , Org . ; Rentier , S . D . ; A . Harrison , J . D . ; S . E . K . Capps , I . G . ; Woodrow , D . C . One of the most pleasing ceremonies of Ihe day was the presentation by Bro . Woodward , P . M ., on behalf of Bros . Barrel ) , Beiiner , and himself , of a manificeiit banner , to be used on " state occasions . " Bro . Woodward expressed
a very sincere wish that this might be accepted as a token of their sincere regard for the principles of the Craft , and hoped that instead of a coltl formality all the members might evince attention to thc principles of the Order . The brethren then adjourned to the White Mart Hotel ( the Commissioners refusing to let their board room for tlie purpose , as has been done lor many years ) , where a
sumptuous and recherche banquet was provided by Bro . Harper . The W . M . presided , supported by the D . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , Captain Locock , the I . P . M ., Bro . Barrell , P . G . A . D . C . of Lincolnshire , Bros . Perry , Lowe , P . G . C . of Lincolnshire , and W . M . 272 , Dr . Wood , W . M . 838 , I lodgings , VV . M . 9 85 , Hail , 4 66 , Shepherd and Ferguson , „ j 8 , with numerous other visitors , and most of the-members of the Hundred
of Elloe Lotlge . Alter the banquet Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , some very useful and interesting conversation took place , wliich obviously cannot be recorded heie , and several brethren enlivened the evening with songs and recitations . Bro . Cammack and Dr . Wood ably presided at toe piano . We cannot refrain from noting the splcmtiel way in which Bro . Hayes rendeietl those exquisite songs "M . iid of Athens , "
and the " Blue Alsatian Mountains , " while Bros . Abbott and Woodrow's truly Masonic songs " siruck home " to every one present . Bro . Hatt aU-. i took put in the harmony , and Bro . Symes gave a recitation on "The Patience nf Job , " wilh admirable effect , and after a most pleasant evening thc brethren retired , well pleased with each other and the treat they hail enjoyed . We understand tllat thc Piovincial Grand Lodge ol Lincolnshire will be held at Spalding early in the summer of this year .
AXMINSTER . —Virtue and H' . nour Lodge ( No . 494 ) . —Tne annual nie dim ; of the ini-maers of this lodge was heltl on the 14 th ult , at the George 1 Intel , when Brn . S . ( j . Loveless was installed fur the ensuing year W . M ., by Bro . Evans , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., who performed the cermoiiy in an ctlilyinir and instructive man-
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ner , for which the brethren showed their appreciation by unanimously passing a vote of thanks . Tne duties of VV . M . had been peiformed by Bro . Loveless in so admirable and efficient a manner during the past year that he vvas unanimously re-elected , an honour which Bro . Loveless evidently appreciated . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his ofiicers as follows : —Bros . Toms , I . P . M . ;
J . G . Pinney , S . VV . and Treas . ; J . Jefferd , J . W . ; A . P . Recce , Sec ; Jarwin , S . D . ; Pickering , J . D . ; Derrick , I . G . ; Webber , P . M ., Organist ; Wakley , I . G . After the closing of the lotlge the customary banquet was partaken of by the brethren ( including several visitors ) . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent .
MANCHESTER . —Princess Charlotte of "Wales Lodge ( No . 570 , I . C ) . — This lodge , which is attached to the 5 II 1 Dragoon Guards , now stationed at Manchester and Bury , held their annual St . John ' s festival in thc Masonic Hall , Coo perstrcet , 011 Monday , the 20 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M . ( Bro . J . Arthur ) . There was a good
muster of members and visitors ; amongst the latter were Bros . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . of C ; George Smith , VV . M . 1009 ; J . Brandon . VV . M . 1219 ; Needham , P . M . 1219 ; Derbishire , P . M . 5 S 1 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and other routine business transacted . The lotlge was opened in the Second Degree when Iiro . W . D . Lemmon , P . M . assumed the office of In-tailing
Master , anil in the various Degrees very ably installed the W . M . elect , Bro . George Perkins in the chair uf K . S . On the re-admission of the brethren the newly-installed Worshipful Master was duly proclaimed and saluted , and afterwards impressively addressed by Bro . Sillitoe . The W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bios . I . Arthur , I . P . M . ;
J . Walker , S . W . ; J . Balelery , J . W . ; Lemmon , P . M ., Sec ; CRcss , S . D . ; A . Banks , J . D . ; Hunter , ! . G . The addresses to thc Wardens and biethren were delivered by Bro . Needham . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was presided over by the newlyinstalled W . M . Tlie usual loyal toasts were heartily proposetl and receivcel , and then followed the toast of
"H . R . H . the Prince tf Wales , M . W . GrantI Master of Freemasons in England ; " "Ills Grace the Duke of Abereorn , M . W . Grand Master nf Free-masons iu Ireland ;" " Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , M . W . Grand Master of Freemasons in Scotland , " and Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Easl Lancashire , and tilt : rest of the Provincial Grand officers present and past .
Bro . Sillitoe responded to thc latter , and iu his remarks allutletl to the peculiar pleasure he felt in titling so , as their R . VV . Provincial GrantI Master , who was every inch a Mason as well as every inch a sohlier , had formerly Served in the regiment , and so hig hly was he esteemed that any circumstance which in any way formed a connecting link with him was sure lo he hailed with cordiality
by every brilhcr 111 the proviuce . The toast of the W . M . was ably proposetl anel very enthusiastically received . In responding , the VV . M . assureel the brethren tllat he shoulil at all time's take a deep interest in eveiythitig that woulel tend lo uphold the dignity ami piosperity ot the lotlge . Oilier loasts followed , anel the evening was enlivened by sonic excellent music , both vocal and instrumental .
OPENSHAW . —Lodge of Failh ( No . 5 81 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge vvas heltl lasl Wednesday evening i . , th ult . Bro John Ue . lforel , VV . M . at 7 . 15 opened the lodge iu ihe First Degree , assisted by Bro . Tyers , P . M . acting S . W ., in the unavoidable absence oi Bro . Greenup , Bros . Hicksou , J . W . ; Walker , S . D . ; Brougham , J . D . ; Johnson , I . G . ; Beswick , Tyler ; Parker ,
P . M ., Ireas . ; Spcakmaii , Secretary . Bro . Speakmati proposetl Mr . James Thomas Entwistle as a lit and proper person to be made a Mason , aivl on being put to the vote he was unanimously accepted and duly initiated by the VV . M . The lotlge was then opened in the Second Degree by the W . M . and the questions leading from the Second to the Thirel Degree , were put to Bro . P . Nig htingale and answered
in a satisfactory manner . The lotlge was then opened in the Third Degree and Bro . Peter Ni ghtingale duly admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by Bro . Henry Dartiyshire , P . M . By viitue of the authority invested in him Bro . Darbyshiie closed the lodge in the
Third Degree , anil in the Second Degree . The VV . M . then called upon the Secretary to make the usual business aunuuiiccnieiits , whicli being done , the lodge vvas closed ill due lorm and with solemn prayer at 9 . 45 p . m ., tile remainder cf the evening being spent as usual in a very happy milliner at tlie festive boartl .
SEACOMBE . —Combermere Lo dge ( No . 603 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , situatetl in the prosperous piovince of Cheshire , took place on Thursday evening , the 16 th ult ., at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , near Birkenhead . Bro . C . Staley , the retiring VV . M . occupied the chair anil opencel the lotlge , anil there were present with him Bros . T . Shaw , I . P . M , M . McNerney ,
P . M ., J . T . Lea , T . Gregory , J . W ., J . Sillitoe , P . P . G . J . D ., Treasurer ; J . R . Simm , Secretary ; R . Floulkes , 6 . D ., A . li . Coveney , J . D ., G . J . Davies , S ., \ . H . Holta-. vay , P . G . T ., Tyler ; Bros . R . C . Mellor , I ' . P . CLJ . D ., N . Wa ' es ; G . Grant , P . livans , T . Evans , A . Moore , A . Juelel , M . Wet / . erieh , M . Bielby , J . Clarke , J . Jones , VV . M . 1576 , W . ligcrion , O . Jones , T . I . Clarkson , | . Davies , T . Graham ,
G . Kcightlcy , VV . Dobie , J . Ritchie , II . Thompson , S . Williams , ice . The visitors present were Uros . T . J . Lays , 66 7 ; IL Matthews , S . VV . 12 7 6 ; D . Fraser , P . M ., Treasurer , 477 ; W . B . 'i > ncll , VV . M ., 477 ; A . Moris an , 241 ; C . Petty ; A . K . Gardiner , J . W . 477 ; D . Henderson , 477 ; , | . Rideh .-lgh . P . M . 1276 ; J . Perrin , 477 ; J . Lambeit , P . M . 537 ; VV . Simm , 477 ; H . Carruthers , 1330 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 1 . 176 ; ! ¦ ' . Dixon , 477 ; W . Priecc ,
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W . M . 1276 ; H . Skinner , P . M . 1276 ; C . Bury , 477 ; VV . Danger , 1276 ; J . Little , 66 7 ; J . Wright , VV . M . 786 ; G . Lloyd , 477 -, id C . Jonghiu , 477 , & c . After the transaction of some formal business , thc chair was taken by Bro . J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W ., who proceeded to instal Bro . Thomas Gregory as the VV . M . for the ensuing- year . At the conclusion of this portion nf tha ceremony the VV . M .
invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . C . Staley , I . P . M . ; John Jones . S . VV . ( VV . M . 1576 ); R . Ffoulkcs , J . W . ; J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., treasurer ; Joseph R . Simm , secretary ; A . li . Coveney , S . D . ; G . J ; Davies , J . D . ; M . Bielby , I . G . ; R . C . Mellor , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . C ; Owen Jones , S . S . ; A . Moore , J . S . ; and Bro . J . H . 11 iltaway was unanimously re-elected Tyler of
the lodge . The balance-sheet of the lodge was taken as read and passed , and at the close of the business a cortlial vote of thanks was passed to the treasurer and secretary of thc lotlge ( Bros . Sillito-: and Simm ) for their services during the year . Tha VV . M . also presented a valuable P . M . ' s jewel lo Bro . C . Staley , I . P . M ., in recognition of
his services in connection with the lodge . The brethren subsequently dined at the hotel , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . The annual contributions on behalf of thc Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution were taken before the brethren separated .
MALTON . —Camalodunum Lodge ( Mo . 660 ) . —On Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., this lotlge held their annual banquet at the Talbot Hotel . Bio . W . VV . King , ihe Worshipful Master presiding . A list of twenty Masonic and other toasts was gone through , and Bros . VV . Wilson , Goldie , Pul ' an , Marshall , Walker , Constable , and Hudson rendered some excellent part songs and solos , & c .
There was no formal installation ceremony , Bro . W . W . King being unanimously re-elected VV . M . for another year . The VV . M . appointed the following officers for the next term : — Bros . R . II . Bower , Treasurer ; Wm . Constable , Secretary ; Rev . E . A . B . Pitman , C-iaplain ; A . VV . Walker , S . W . ; | . W . Marshall , J . W . ; J . D . Dmls . vorth , S . U . ; T . M . Goldie , J . D . ; J . B . Nichols , I . G . ; and Kirtou Wautlby , Steward and Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , wliich embraces many true anil good Masons , was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic . ' lall , 1 lopestreet , Liverpool , where there was a total attendance of upwartls of 100 brethren . A lodge of emergency was first held under the presidency of Bro . John Ellis , VV . M ., who
worked the Second Degree with much effectiveness . At the close of this poition of the day ' s proceedings , the lodge was again closed to the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Ellis , VV . M ., prcsitled , and there were also present during the afternoon , Bros . G . S . Willing , P . M . ; J . D . vay . cs ,
P . M . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M , Treas . ; J . Bolton , P . M . ; T . Peake , Sec . ; 1 . lackson , P . G . S . of W ., I ' . M . ; J . E . Skillicom , P . M . ; VV . P . Witter , P . M . ; II . Firth , S . W . ; J . II . Gregory , J . W . ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Uucknell , J . D . ; R . Fuu ' lds , I . G . ; J . Bailey , S . ; P . Ball , Tjlcr ; T . Yeatman , II . Sefton , J . Mellor , A . II . Brookes , J . Baker , A . J . Hudson , W . Bromley , _' . Carter , J . Ce . ulcy , T . J . Linger , T .
llall , | . Bowyer , J . Beck , J . Cohen , G . 1 larver , J . Francis , R . Dawson , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Lees , N . Walker , T . R . Willings , J . L . Gregory , It . lillman , R . Stewart , II . Tay . lor , Isaac Levy , T . H . Gregory , J . Bentham , J . W . Broadbent , S . Williams , T . Rood . J . Barker , J . Sherwin , T . Hervey , J . Normanton , J . Benthain , D . Fowler , ii . C . Catlow , T . Mason , P . Callow , G . Jackson , R .
Wright , R . U . Morris , J . T . Rogers , W . Creake , G . W . Webster , and T . J . Luya . Amongst the numerous visitors were , Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; Ii . Paull , Sec . 135 6 ; A . Morrison , P . M . 1540 ; A , F . Galloway , 1264 ; J . Creamer , J . H . Parker , P . M . 1547 ; I- IL Bottomley , S . W . 16 73 ; S . P . Core , 13 = 6 : K . lones , P . M . 216 ; T . Parker , P . M . 613 ; J .
Stock , P . M . 39 ; A . Wonlrich , S . W . 133 6 , Treasurer 1609 ; D . L-nglcy , 249 ; Joseph Bell , P . G . S ., P . AI . 13 . 56 anti 1609 ; VV . S . Matthews , S . W . 1276 ; B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . B ., P . AI . 135 6 and 1609 ; T . Jackson , P . M . 380 ; J . T . Callow , P . G ., Treasurer ; D . Callow , 823 ; J . Duncan , jun ., VV . M . 1473 ; G . VV . Rotlgcrs , 104 ; A . Cotter , P . M . 126 4 ; J . Hocken , VV . M . 1303 ; VV . Tyrer , P . P . G . S .
of VV . ; J . Busfield , 216 ; J . H . Townley , S . W . 1 299 ; S . Harvey , 203 ; J . Forster , 724 ; T . Clark , P . M . 6 73 ; J . I . Knight , P . M . 241 j VV . Ballard , 1321 ; G . T . Hasker , S . W . 1182 ; J . Jackson , W . M . 673 ; and J . R . Jones , 16 73 . In a masterly aud impressive manner , which could hardl y have hern excelled , Bro . Willings installed Bro . Henry Firth as the W . M . for the ensuing year , and the following
ofiicers were invested for the same period : —Bros . John Ellis . I . P . M . j . ] ., H . Gregory , S . VV . ; Thomas Peake , J . W . ; Thomas Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-elected ) ; David Lloyd , Secretary ; J . lackson , P . G . S . of W ., D . C . ; Arthur Bucknall , S . D . ; R . Foulds , J . D . ; J . Bailey , I . G . ; J . Lees , S . S . ; R . J . Hulson , J . S . ; ami Bro . Peter Ball was unanimously re-elected 'T yler . 'The brethren
subsequently adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was served b y Bro . Chaplin , the house steward . 'The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , tllat of " 'The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution" being responded to by Bro . J . I . Knight , P . M . 241 , anti " 'The ( lamer Memorial Benevolent Fund " liy Bro . J . T . Callow , P . G ., Treasurer . 'The I . P . M . gave
" I he health of the Worship ! ul Alaster , who , in responding , cxpresseel his thanks I ' or the honour which hail been coulerred upon him that tliy , anil intimated his determination to uphold thc high position which the loelge had deservedly secured . 'The W . AI . next pioposed " The health of Bro . J . Ellis , I . P . M ., " and in doing so presentetl him with a hanti-oinc P . M . ' s jewel , subscribed for by the hie-