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constitutional to instal the W . M . on any other day than the regular meeting , that he had placed himself in communication with thc Grand Secretary . He trusted that the brother named would find his ( Bro . Iamonby ' s ) dictum correct . His advice was freely given , and though he had not exacted any fee for the same , as was thc custom of other men in the legal profession , it was none the less

sincere . ( Laughter . ) Bro . Lewthwaite , P . G . Organist , likewise returned thanks . Bro . J . Wood , P . M . 1073 , then proposed , in complimentary terms , " The Health of the Newly-installed Master of Greta Lodge , " who was the oldest member—in fact , his was the only name now left on the warrant . The W . M ., in response , said he thoroughly appreciated the high honour and the responsibility attached

thereto , which had been conferred on him that day , and it should be his firm intention during the ensuing year to endeavour to bring back a return to that prosperity and importance which characterised Greta Lodge some years since . The W . M ., having given "The Immediate Past Master , " to which Bro . Wivell replied , he proposed "The Newly-invested Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros .

Pape , Barron , Wilson , and Gaspey , who responded . Bro . Wivell gave " The Retiring Officers , " in a very lugubrious strain , and trusted that the new W . M . would be better supported than he was . Not one of the retiring officers was present to give an account of himself . The W . M . then proposed "The Installing Masters , " Bros . Lewthwaite and W . F . Lamonby , both of whom replied , the latter

adding that the W . M . and he first saw light within a couple of months of each other in Skiddaw Lodge , thirteen years ago , and that was one good and sufficient reason for being present . Bro . Pape proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " which he coupled with the names of Bros . Lamonby , Bailey , Robinson , Peacock , and Lewthwaite , of Loelge 1002 , anel Bro . J . Quay , of Lodge 1400 . Bro .

Lamonby , in reply , enlarged on the great advantages resulting to brethren visiting lodges when travelling from town to town , —in fact , it was a sort of duty , and one that could not fail to make them better acquainted with the piinciples of Masonry , and more thoroughly " au fait , " in working . Such could not be acquired by limiting attendance to one ' s mother lodge alone . A deal

of stiffness , bashfulness , and reserve got worn off ; there was always something new to learn in visiting strange lodges ; whilst they could always expect the warmest welcome and hospitality , whether in English or Scotch lodges . He would mention a little circumstance , which had arisen out of his visiting a lodge ia Scotland some three months ago . Being shown the archives of a now

defunct lodge , a brief perusal of which was most interesting to him as a Masonic student , it had occurred to him that there was abundance of material in the history and associations of the older loelges in Cumberland and Westmorland , over the heads of two of which more than a century of time had rolled , to compile a very interesting and instructive book , and he had therefore conceived the ideaoi

collecting the points of interest in connection with the whole of the nineteen lodges in the province . That was one result of visiting other lodges , and whenever he started the compilation of his literary vehture it would prove a labour of love . The remainder of the visiting brethren having returned thanks , Bro . Gaspey proposed " The Masonic Charities " " The Tyler ' s toast , " followed

by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne , " brought to a close avery enjoyable meeting . Bro . Lewthwaite , P . G . Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and excellent harmony was contributed by that brother , as also Brcs . Brash ( Lodge 1002 ) , ( Usher 1073 ) , W . F . Lamonby , and others . LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above loelge was held

on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-st . Bro . W . J . Chapman , W . M ., occupied his seat in the East , and amongst those present were Bros . J . Bennett , I . P . M . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; J . B . Mackenzie , J . W . ( acting as S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Undo Courtenay , S . W . ); J . Skeaf Prov . G . Org ., Act'ng J-W . ; J . Atkinson , Secretary ; A . Woodbruck , Treasurer ;

W . Sandbrook , S . D . ; W . Savage , J . D . ; H . P . Squire , Acting S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; H . Leslie , A . G . Leslie , C . Courtenay , W . Hildyard , R . Brough , Williams , P . Buck , Mattison , Penny , R . F . Carter , R . Eyers , J . C Duckworth , J . Brown , Dr . Johnson , J . S . Macbeth , Berleur , Turvey , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros Professor Brown , Hemming , J . Lecomber , W . M . 594 ; and

others . Messrs . Cornish and Wilkinson were initiated into the mysteries of the Order , and Bros . Bond , Duckworth , and Robertson were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons , both degrees being given with much efficiency by the W . M .. Bro . Joseph Bell gave notice that at the next meeting of thc lodge he would propose that the initiation fee for non-professional brethren should be raised

to eight guineas . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the banqueting room , and after a plentiful supply of " creature comforts" several loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to ; several excellent vocal and recitative items being given by Bros . Woolrich , Hemming , Robert Brough , Turvey , Cook , Penny , Dr . Johnson , Mattiron , and others .

INSTRUCTION . "WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 . )—The first meeting of this Lodge , at its new quarters , Mr . Hyde ' s , the Red Lion , Poppins Court , Fleet Street , took place on Wedneselay , January 30 th . Bro . Marston , W . M .

Skelmersdale , in the chair . Bro . Fate , S . W ., I . S . Brown , J . W ., Thompson , S . D ., Abell , J . D ., Fox , J . G ., Long , P . M ., 435 , Preceptor , and a good number of brethren . The third ceremony and lecture were very ably performed by the W . M . It was generally felt that this old-established Lodge was commencing a new career of prosperity . EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 16 42 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held

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on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Mitre Hotel , Goulborneroad , Notting-hill . Present : Bros . W . J . Murlis , P . M .. W . M . ; Penn , S . W . ; Adkins , J . W . ; Tenterboro , S . D . ; Spiegel , J . D . ; Smout , jun ., I . G . ; Savage , P . M ., Preceptor ; Crabb , Wood , Hutton , Newland , Sutton , and others . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed , then Bro . Savage worked the First and Second Degrees .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hutton being canelidate . Bro . Sutton , Excelsior , No . 161 , Dublin , was elected memberof the lodge . Bro . Savage announced that the Bye-laws did not arrive from the printer , as promised , last week , but they will be in hand next Friday for the members . Bro . Penn , S . W . was elected W . M . for ncxt wee' -.

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Chapter ( No . 249 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 17 th January . The . chapter was opened at 3 o ' clock by Comps . P . B . Gee , M . E . Z . ; J . E . Jackson , H . ; and T . Ockleshaw , J . The companions were admitted , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Before commencing the balloting ,

the M . E . Z . alluded to the loss sustained by the eleath eif the late Comp . W . Doyle , P . Z . of that chapter , a loss he said , which would long be felt by every companion in that chapter ..-They little thought at the last meeting that he would never be in their mieLt again . and therefore the stroke came with all the greater force . Those companions who knew him best would mourn his loss the most , but it was

a great consolation to hope that he had gone to thc Giand Lodge above . Although it was a loss to them who remained , still let them hope it was a gA * in to him who was gone , and benefit by the sad event . The ballot was then taken for Bros . T . Peake , 667 ; J . S . Warden , 1264 ; G . Crute , 1264 ; and W . Peter , 1264 ; each of whom was unanimously elected . Comps . John Hayes , H . Wynne

Parry , and Robt . Collings , from the Temple Chapter , 1094 ; were also unanimously elected joining members . Bros . Peake , Warden , Crute , and Peter were then exalted , Comps . Gee , M . E . Z ., giving the signs ; J . E . Jackson , H ., the symbolic lecture ; and T . Ockleshaw , J ., the first historic lecture . Comp . Gee , M . E . Z ., again drew attention to the death of the late Comp . P . Z . Deiyle , and moved that a letter of condolence should be sent from that

chapter to his nearest relatives . He also proposed that a minute be recorded in the minute book , expressive of the heartfelt loss sustained by the companions . M . E . Comp . Jackson , H ., secondcel , and M . E . Comp . Ockleshaw , J ., supported thc motion , which was carried in silence . Comp . Gregory proposed Bro . James Lees , 6 G 7 , for exaltation ; this was seconded by . Comp . Ellis , S . E . The chapter was th 11 closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —Thc first meeting of this lodge since its consecration last December was held on Saturday , January 19 th , at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street West , Hammersmith . Bro . John Mason , W . M ., opmed the lodge . The minutes of the consecration meeting w < re read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots taken separately were unanimous in

favour of the admission of Bros . E . Gilbert , 22 ; E . J . Harty , Bon Accord ; J , Barney , 133 ; anil A . Haynes , 198 , as joining member ? . Bros . J . Austine , 1567 ; T . Goodall , 1567 ; A . Tisley , 1275 ; J . Graham , 15 ( 17 ; J . H . Pearson , 1423 ; T . Lamb , 156 7 ; S . Page , 1326 ; M . Clark , 1423 ; J . Bartlett , 1423 ; and B . F . Potter , as candidates for advancement . Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., P . M .,

took the chair , and in his usual admirable manner he advanced Bros . J . Austine , T . Goodall , A . Tisley , J . Graham , J . H . Pearson , S . Page , and R . F . Potter to the ancient and honourable degree of Mark Master Masons ; Bro . T , I'oore , G . I . G ., rendering good suit arid service during the ceremony . Several nsmes were given in both for joining and advancement . Business being ended , the lodge was

closrel , and adjourned to meet on the third Saturday in April . The officers were all appointed where any vacancy wanted filling , and are now , Bros . 1 . W . Baldwin , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , J . W . ; W . Dunham , M . O . ; E . J . Harty , S . O . ; A . Tisley , J . O . ; F . Walters , P . G . I . G ., P . M ., Sec ; D . Smith , A . S . ; J . Austine , R . of M . ; A . Haynes , J . D . ; T . Goodall , I . G . ; J . H . Pearson , D . C . ; S . Page , W . S . ; J

Graham , C . S . ; R . F . Potter , Tyler . A splendid banquet and dessert followed , which reflected the greatest credit on mine host , Bro . E . Gilbert . The usual toasts weregiven anel responded to . Songs and recitations brought a pleasant meeting to an agreeable close . There was only one visitor present , Bro . W . Wigginton , G . P . of W ., P . M . 181 . HAYLE . —Cornubian Lodge ( No . 87 ) . —The

annual festival of this lodge took place in the Freemasons ' Hall , and was well attended . Bro . N . J . West , P . P . G . J . W ., installed Bro . James Pool , P . P . G . J . O ., as W . M ., and he afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows -. —Bros . F . H . Pool , I . P . M . and Treas . ; G . B . Pearce ,

S . W . ; J . G . Osborn , J . W . , H . Warren , Chap .-, J . P . Smith , Sec , and Reg . of Marks ; F . W . Pool , M . O . ; J . J . Taylor , S . O . ; B . Spray , S . O . ; T . Mills , S . D . ; J . Wearne , J . D . ; J . Lovell , I . G . ; John Coombe , P . M ., Steward of the Cornwall Annuity Fund ; anel J . V . Bray , Tyler .

MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —ADVT .

The Order Of The Temple In Ireland.

THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE IN IRELAND .

INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AS GREAT PRIOR . On Monday last , 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Dublin , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was installed Great Prior of thc Order of the Temple in Ireland , in presence of

a large assembly of Knights , inclueling several from England . The Earl of Skelmersdale , Gnat Prior of Enelan-i : who had been elcputed by H . K . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , to represent him on thc occasion , and to assist at the ceremony , was unable to be present owing to the crisis in Parliament . H iwever , there were at their posts Viscount Powerscourt , Great Constible of

the Order ; Lorel Dunboync , thc Grand Master's Standard Bearer ; the Earl of Huntingdon , the Great Prior ' s Standard Bearer ; together with Lord Eelward Pelham Clinton , Sir David Roche , Bart . ; Captain Fitzgerald , Captain Percy Bernard , and Captain Newenham , and a host of Knights from the city and provinces , including the following : —Captain N . G . Philips , G D . of England ,

Holt W . Archer , James Allen , Dr . Browne , Major Bayly , John A . Bakir , George Bell , Jessop Browne , Samuel Benner , Major Bailey , James Baird , H . H . Bottomley , John F . Bewley , Captain Cosby , D . L . ; Thomas J . S . Casey , Divenpirt Crosthwaite , LL . D ., Pro Chancellor , Wm . Comyns , Dr . Cameron , Rev Dr . Crcsswell , M . J . M'Coy , Andrew Carleton , Major Cooper , George

Crowe , William Curti ** , Thomas Dockrell , George Druiy , Captain Dawes , Major Davoren , Samuel Dobbin , Thomas Drought , W . P . O'Donoghue , Mus . Doc . ; John D . Elliott , Major Elliott , James W . Fair , Joshu * Fay , Dr . Finney , Wm . Boyle Fitz-. imons , of White Abbey , county Antrim ; C . Font , H . Florence , H . FlavePe , junr ., James Flynne , John Forsyth , St . George Freemann , of

Waterford ; Rev . Joseph A . Galbraith , F . T . C . D . ; Henry Gibson , Robert Wm . Griffin , LL . D . ; Charles O . Grar . dison , Richard Garnett , Dr . Hamilton , Wm . J . Hepburn , M . D . ; Harry Hodges , John Hodges , Captain George Huband , Richard Harvey , Wm . G . Huband , John H . Jessop , Alexander D . Kennedy , H . C . Kelly , Thomas Kennan , H . G . B . Kane , Wm . B . Kelly , Edward H . Kinahan , D . L . ;

Thomas W . Kinahan , John V . Legge , John A . Lee . W . B . Leonard , Rev . J . J . MacSorley , James H . Macaulay , James Creed Meredith , LL . D . ; George Mitchell , Wm . Henry Newenham , James H . North , Samuel B . Oldham , A . G . Sec , Plato Oulton , Wm . D . Pattison , Phillip R . Patman , Henry E . Phillip . 'on , Joseph Phillips . Robert Reeves , Wm . H . Reilly , Wm . Saunderson ,

M . D . ; Wm . Shaw , George Speer , Wm . D . Sharpe , Arthur St . George , Colonel St . George , Theophilus E . St . George , Eelward D . Thorpe , Robert Warren , D . L . ; Joseph S . Wilson , Thomas George W , lls Sandford , D . L . ; Wm . Whyte , Richard L . Whitty , Joseph Wonfor , George Woodworth , Joseph H . Woodworth , David Wood , A . K . Young , and others .

At four o ' clock the knights assembled in the Grand Lodge Room arrayed in their pjnoply . Each wore a tunic with a reel cross on the left breast , and a mantle with the cross of the Order on the left shoulder . They were armed wilh swords in black scabbards , the hilts at o black , and fashioned into a skull and crossboncs . The Preceptors of the various encampments were distinguished by crimson

hoods . On the right hand siele next the dais the Knights Commanders fonneel up , and opposite to these the Great Prior ' s Council , while the Preceptors anel their Knights cluttered around . They had not long to wait surveying each other or the splendid elecorations of the Grand Lodge Room when a flourish of trumpets and a rataplan on the drums proclaimed the arrival of his Royal Highness the

Duke of Connaught , Grand Prior Designate , and who was received by Captain Huband , Acting Great Prior , and conducted to thc robing room . A special Great Priory was opened in the Prince Mason ' s Chapter Room , Capt . Huband , Acting Great Prior , on the throne . Thither the Duke of Connaught was conducted by Viscount Powerscourt , Great Constable of the Order , and having halted at the foot of

the throne , the Acting Great Prior presented to the Great Prior Elect the Grand Master ' s patent of his appointment , and asked him the usual questions , which His Royal Highness answered in a very satisfactory manner . The Primate—represented in the absence of the Most Rev . Lord Plunket , Bishop of Meath , by the Rev . John James M'Sorley—recited the prayer for the occasion . The Acting

Great Prior then askeel the Great Prior Designate whether he was willing to take the obliga'ion of the office , H . R . H . replying in ihe affirmative , was conducted to the Priory Chapel , which , with its stained glass windows in mullions and tracery , and the altar lit up with tapers , and the assembly of the Knights , recalled the days of the Crusades

anel tournaments . Here the Prelate administered the obligation , which was announced to the Knights without by a roll on the elrums and a flourish of trumpets . A procession having been formed in the following order , conducted H . H . H ., the Great Prior , to the Grand Lodge Room , where the main body of the Knights waited to witness his installation , and express their fealty : —

Two Guards , carrying halberts . Choiistcrs . Knights Commanders . The Sub-Marshall . Great Prior ' s Standard . Grand Master's Standard . Captain of the Guard . Captain of the Guard . Great Marshal of the Order . Great Constable of the

Order . Arch-Chancellor of the Order . Primate of the Order . Capt . of the Guarel . Convent General . The Vexillum Belli . The Beauseanl . Ciptain of the Guard . Captain of the Guard . The Herald . The Sword Bearer . THE GREAT PR'OR DESIGNATE .