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had been progressive . In former times that Institution had no home of its own , but it paid for thc education of the sons of Masons , who were placed out at day-schools in the neig hbourhood in which they lived . Now they had a very large buileling of their own , which probably , next March , would contain 220 or 230 boys , who wi-uld be boarded , clothed , and educated from the
age of eight to sixteen . How that Institution had discharged its duty was evidenced by the fact that at the last Cambridge local examination which took place , out of twenty-four boys , three gained first-class honours , and the others obtained very hig h distinctions From this it was clear that the Boys' and Girls' Schools are doing their best . With respect to the Institution qc
( Bro . Terry ) represented , that for the poor old men and old women , he could not speak of any university honours that they had gained . Many of them , however , had gained distinctions in life during the time that they had prospered . Many of them who were now pensioners on the bounty of the . Craft were life governors of the Boys and Gi'ls' Schools . There was at the present time in the
Asylum at Croye ' on a life governor of the Boys' School , and there were many others in a similar position . There was , at least to them , a solace and a comfort in their distress and misfortune , that they had in their time done something to alleviate distress . Through thc liberality of lodges like the one he was aeldrcssing , the Benevolent
Institution had been enabled to do wonders during the last five or six years ; and he hael only to refer to what the position of the charitie ; was in 1872 and what it was now , to show this . In 18 ' , 2 a total of £ 18 , 000 was reached , but in 1877 , as he had before srid , he believed the total would be £ 42 , 000 . That simply showed what the work .. f tha Craft had been , and thc desire of the brethren
to prome . te the interests of the Institution . He could not hel p thinking the brethren for what they did for his Institution iu February last . Within five mouths of the lodge ' s consecration it hail subscribed £ 25 from its own funds , and the brethren marie up the total to , £ 117 . This was something unparalleled . He could only hope that the lodge would go on and prosper . To the newly initiated
brethren he could say that they h id entered on a career for which there was m parallel in other societies . The step that they hael taken WJS one fraught wilh an enormous amount of good to themselves , and he trusted IC might be to the society that tl . cy had joined . This society was known through the length and breadth of the
KOrVl for iis a ' ts of kindness an 1 generosity to suffering humanity , and those acs were not confined only to members of the fraternity . Within the past seven months no less than £ 3300 had b ; en given away by Grand Lodge to vlrjucts outsicU the limiis of the Institution ; £ 4003 to estahlish tweilife ' ioaU to couuiv morale the safe return of the
Piince of Wales ; £ IOOD ID thc Indian Famine Fund ; £ 200 to relieve fie distress caused by the fire at New Biu"swick ; anil £ 100 to relieve distress in Peru . He nvght inform the initiates th * t Freemasons could not be going very far wrong when they did this , and the outside worlel coulel not say of them that they were hoarding up their money f . ir their own limited boiy when they gave
away money for such obj cts . The Freemasons were a limited body , and they coulel nut ask any one outsiele the Order to contribute one farthing t . > their funds , but it always liberally and handsomely responded to the cal ' s made upon it at thc festivals of the three Institutions , and for that liberality lie heanily and sincerely thanked thi-m . The lodge wis going to suppe > rt the GiiK' Institution next May , and he trusted that the
abse'nee . of Brei . Little , th ; Sccre'a'y , woulel not cause the brethren t-i flag in their exertions 01 its behalf . On behalf if that Institution , in the absence of Bio . Little , he earnestly appealed . Bro . Brookes replied to the toast of '' The Officers , " a-. el Bro Massey ( Freem- 'son ) on behalf of "The Press . " The brethren s- parallel . The piiXitdings of the evening were enliv . ned wilh some ixcell . nt singing by Bros . G . Carter , John Hodges , Wil-ord Morgan , and Wilkinsnr .
PAX . TON LODGE ( No . 1 ( 186 ) . —I he second regular meeting eif the above loJge was held on Saturday , Oc ' . 27 , at thc Crystil Palace . There were present Bros . J . M . Klenck , W . M . ; C . L . Benham , J . W . ; J . Sawyer , S . D . ; W . H . Bonsell , J . D . ; E . Woodhams . I . G . ; Coward , P . G . O . ; Bros . Dodd , Paitridge . Waiker , Frances , Sec . The visitors were Bro . Mitchell , 1360 ; Silver ,
1339 . Messrs . Whitcomhe , Pratt , and Graves , were initiate ' , and Bro . Partridge and Silver passed , the work being most creditably done by the W . M . The bye laws wcre then passed , anel letters of regret f .. r absence reael from the P . G . M . for Middlesex , and either brethren . The members adjourned to an excellent banquet and spent an agreeable evening .
MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the vacation was held at ( he Asshtton Arms , on Thursday , Sept . 27 th . Bro . G . Bradbury , W . M ., presided , and was as . sisted by Bros . Wood , P . M ., as S . W , ; F . Fothergill , J . W . ; J . Hatton , Sec . ; F . Hooper , Organist ; W . Kent , Tyler . The minutes having been read anil confirmed , Mr . James
Fellow was proposed for initiation . The ballot being unanimous in his favour , he was accordingly initiated by the W . M . The ancient charge was given by the J . W ., Bro . Fothergill , whose excellent delivery impressed not only the candidate but the brethren present . Bros . Jowett and Smith were duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the charge in the S . R . being given and thc
working tools presented by the W . M . The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , Bro . Bradbury , W . M ., gave notice of his intention at the next meeting of the lodge to move " That the sum of £ 3 be given to the Indian Famine Relief Fund . " " Hearty goad wishes " having been accorded by Lodges 317 , 467 , U 47 > IO 45 I thc lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table . During the evening
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the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated shortly before ten o ' clock . SEACOMBE . —The 'Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . —The members of this loelge met on Tuesday , the 161 I 1 ult ., at the loelge room , Stanley Arms , Seacombe , near Birkenhead , for installation purposes . The
attendance was very numerous , anel indicatcel the necessity for more commodious premises in which to hold the meetings . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Taylor , opened the lodge at four p . m ., and during the course of the business there we re present the following offiers : —Bros . Hockey , P . P . G . S . 950 ; Cain , P . M . 724 ; Polford , W . M . 477 ; Fraser , P . M ., Treasurer 477 ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . J . G . D ., 605 ; Shaw ,
W . M . 605 ; Taylor , S . W . 605 ; Hignett , P . M . 537 . After the minutes had been read by the Secretary , Bro . Henry Matthews , the W . M . most effectively raised three brethren to a higher degree . Bro . Dr . Sprecklcy then proceeded to install for the ensuing year Bro . Skinner , as the W . M ., who was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . Taylor , retiring
W . M ., and Bro . Bainbndge . The ceremony being performed , Bro . Dr . Spreckley at once proceeded with the charges for 1877-78 , to the following officers , which wcre also very impressively given : —Bros . Taylor , I . P . M . ; Bainbridge , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Price , S . W . ; Henry Matthews , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Danger , Treasurer ; J . G . Parker , P . G . S ., Sec ; Hindicy , S . D . ; G . Henderson , J . D . ; Ellaby , I . G . ;
Yates , S . S . ; Looney , J . S . ; M'Murdie , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . Spreckley for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Master . It was agreeel to present a P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Taylor , l . P . M . The brethren subsequently banqueted in a large room specially erected for the occasion , and which reflected great credit upon Mr . Nixon ,
under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Skinner , by whom the usual toasts were given and cordially responded to . WALTHAM .-King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —The installation meeting of the above loelge was held at the Britannia Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Tydeman , W . M . elect ; T . Rielly , W . M ., and Prov . G . P . Herts . ; W .
Gilbert , I . P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; C . Lacey , P . M .. and P . P . G . J . D . ; E . Parkes , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; E . West , P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; XV . Bradstock , Sec ; A . Malcolm , S . W ., Prov . G . S . ; S . Jacobs , S . D . ; J . Knight , J . D . ; J . Fisher , D . C . J . Robinson , I . G . ; J . Noyes , W . S . ; Verry , acting T > ler ; B . Goelsale , J . Church , W . C . Braeistock , jun ., G . Holdsworth , J . Kent , E . Price , J . Lumsdeii , W .
Hormby , M . Levy , R . Calvert , F . Hodges , J . Sheldon , J . Bull , J . M . O'Flanagan , W . A . Rogers , J . M . Newman , G . Evcrsfieid , A . W . Gogsrs , W . V . Cox , J . Fuller , W . Wiggs , C . Shepherd , W . 6 . Bull , W . M . Creed . Visitors Bros . T . Dry , P . M . 1076 , W . M . 1437 , Prov . G . S . of W . Essex ; F . H . Wilson lies , Prov . G . Sec . Herts ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . 1076 , 1437 , 1472 , and P . G . S . B . Essex ;
W . Steele , W . M . 1472 ; A . J . Manning , S . W . 1472 ; F . Drummond , P . M . 217 ; G . W . Patmore , S . W . 1437 ; H . Sanders , 1437 ; T . Osgathorpe , 1437 ; S . B . Williams , G . Jones , I . G . 174 ; C . Wood , 700 ; J . Dorman , 403 ; T . Searle , 1604 ; R . T . Ingersoll , 1237 ; T . West , 700 ; S . Garrod , 754 ; F . Duncan , 8 9 8 . The loelge
having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The auelit report was received and adopted . The ballot was taken for Bio . J . R . Colvin , as joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . Holdsworth was then passed to the Seconel Degree . The next business was the installation of the W . M . elect for the
ensuing year . Bro . J . Tydeman , P . M ., S . W ., and P . P . G . P . Essex , having been unanimously elected at the previous meeting , was now presented and duly installed into the chair of K . S ., in the presence of a full board of Installed Masters . The beautiful ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . E . West , P . M . and P . P . G . S . D ., the same calling forth a most hearty and
unanimous vote of thanks freim the brethren . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Thomas Riellv , I . P . M . ; A . Malcolm , S . W . ; S . Jacob-, J . W . ; E . West , Treas . ; W . Bradstock , Sec . ; J . Knight , S . D . j J . Fisher , J . D . j J . Noyes , D . C ; J . Robinson , I . G . ; J . Lumsden , W . S . ; G . Eversfield , S . ; W . Steteiman , Tyler . The charges to the officers and brethren were given by Bro .
W . Gilbert , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Bro . I ydtman , W . M ., announced that he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present a gold Past Master ' s jewel , as well a full elress suit of Provincial Granel Lodge clothing , to the much respected Immeeliate Past Master , who hael so abl y and well ptiformed the duties as Master timing the past year , viz Bro . Rielly . The announcement was received
with hearty cheers . The W . M . then said : Bro . Past Master Rielly , in investing you with this jewel , and this suit of Prov . Granel Lodge clothing , it is not necessary for me to say how much you are respected and esteemed in this lodge . This gift , and the unanimous way in which the lodge voted it to you , is sufficient to prove what I am about to say , and that is , that you have by your kind
and courteous behaviour , as well as the excellent way in which you have conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year , won for yourself the love and respect of its every member . Bro . Rielly replied in very suitable terms . The W . M . announceel that the Prov . G . Sec . ( who was present ) would act as Steward at the next annual festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons , by
whom subscriptions would be gladly received towards that charity . Several donations were at once added to Bro . lies' list , of about thirteen pounds , and still more is expected to be added by other members of the lodge . Several letters were read expressing regret at not being able to attend the meeting , amongst which were those of Bros . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M ., & c ; J . R . Colvin Wilson , W . M . 403 ; Carter , P . M .,
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P . Z . 403 ; Boatwnght , W . M . elect 403 , and several others Thc lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . The meetingwas enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Malcolm , Ingersoll , Fisher , Noyes , and others .. HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel the iSth ult There nri i iw nueti uie
, on . were > =,. r , e- , un LUG IOLO . mere were present amongst others Bros . Hurst , W . M . ; J . Ham mond , P . M ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hill , P . M ., J . W Hopwood , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , l . P . M . ; W . Ham ! mond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Secretary ; Fox , S . D . ; Jesset , J . D . ; Ockenden , I . G . ; Walls , P . G . O .. ' Middlesex , D . C ; Kent , A . W . S . ; B . Sharp , P . G . S . Middx
P . M . The visitors were Bros . Frederick Walters , P . M . 780 , & c , P . P G . D . Middlesex ; Captain Kain , P . M . ' , P . P . G . S . Warwickshire ; Franr-i-- , P . M . 452 , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Wilson , P . M . 209 ; Keyzor ; Crawford , 410 ; Hopekirk , 1586 ; Forge and Fiit , 1656 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . H . J . Jones , and passed Bros .
Forward and Tozer . The ceremony of installing Bro John Hammond was most ably performed by Bro . Francis . The officers invested for the year were Bros . Fox , S . W . ; Jesset , J . W . ; W . Hammond , Sec ; Hopwood , Treasurer ; Ockenden , S . D . ; Walls , I . D . ; Kent , I . G . ; Hunt , D . C ; Hiscox , W . S . ; Moody , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , Tyler . A long report from the Audit Committee , which body consisted of
Bros . Hammond , E . Hopwood , C . W . Fox , T . W . Ockenden , T . C . Walls , and B . Sharp , was read . The principal features of the report wcre that the assets and uncollected dues of the lodge represented a sum of nearly sixty pounds , that ten guineas ha I hecn given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and five guineas to the distressed willow of a deceased member , and a
recommendation that Bros . Raw , late Treasurer , and Hill , late Warden , should becoaie honorary Past Masters of the lodge , as a slight recognition for their valuable services to the " Hemming " since its foundation . The most important business was the presentation of a handsome jewel , suitably inscribed , to Bro . Hurst , P . M , who returned thanks for the honour confcrreel . Thc lodge having been closed thc
brethren aeljourned 11 the banquet , which was well serveel by Bro . Murphy and assistants . The preliminary toasts having been given , the W . M . proposed in happy terms " The Health of the D . P . G . M . of Middlesex , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present . " This toast having been dul y honoured , Bro . Hopwood , P . G . S . B ., responded . "The Health . f the W . M . " was given by the
l . P . M . in fitting terms , and immediately acknowledged by Bro . J . Hammond , who said that he was grateful for thc very hearty manner in which they had drunk his health . He was eh termined to carry out the duties of his position to thc best of his ability . In concluding his speech he remarked upon the great difficulty he experienced on that occasion in adequately expressing the sentiments that
actuated him , but that they might rely upon his always stuelying the welfare and best interests of thosc ' who had placed him in that high position , namely , his brethren of the Hemming Lodge . In introducing " The Initiate , " the W . M . made some very pertinent remarks . He said that it was only through introducing fresh blood into lodges that the Order was kept alive . Everything would
in time die out unless replenished , and Masonry , notwithstanding its great vitality , would share a similar fate unless continually recruited by such initiates as came , like their esteemed brother that night , " well and worthily reeommeneled . " Bro . Jones having suitably replied , " The Installing Officer" followed . In giving this toast the W . M . took occasion to say that although there were
members of the lodge quite capable of performing the installing " work , " yet out of compliment to hi . n they hael gracefully given way , and allowed his tutor in Masonry , Bro . Francis , to officiate . It was he who hael first given him ( the W . M . ) an impetus to pursue Masonic science , and he had felt a yearning to have Bro . Francis there that day to induct him into the chair of K . S ., as a fitting
climax to their long friendship and Masonic connection . In conclusion , he paiel a hi ^ h compliment to the splendid anil impressive manner in which the whole ceremony had been conducted by the Installing Officer . Bro . Francis , in reply , said that friendship , like love , was apt to be a little purblind . He felt proud at the manner in which his health had been proposed , but the W . M . hail spoken too highly
of his hu-nble- attainments . He had known their W . M . twenty-five years , and their long friendship had never been broken , and he hoped it never woulel be . He wished to thank the Past Master of thc Hemming for allowing him to instal his dear friend into the chair that day , and he also wished to express his gratitude to them and the brethren generally for having also made him an honorary member
of their lodge . "The Visitors" was acknowledged by Bro . Captain Kain . " The Health of the Officers " followed , to which each of them replied . " The Masonic Charities " was given , and was also responded to by Bro . Hopwood , Life Governor of each Institution . During the evening the brethren were entertained by Bros . Hurst , Crawford , Walls , Ockenden , and others .
MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Edward-strcct . Bro . W . Duff , the W . M ., •presieled , and there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree the minutes of last meeting were reael and confirmed . A congratulatory
vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Capt . Garnet , I . P . M ., on the occasion of his being appointed Senior Warden at the recent meeting of the Provincial Granel Loelge of West Lancashire , held at Southport on the 3 rd inst . Bro . Moore then presented to the loelge , on behalf of Bro . H . Longman , H . M . ( who was absent in the south of Eng land ) a set of square and compasses for the use of the .
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had been progressive . In former times that Institution had no home of its own , but it paid for thc education of the sons of Masons , who were placed out at day-schools in the neig hbourhood in which they lived . Now they had a very large buileling of their own , which probably , next March , would contain 220 or 230 boys , who wi-uld be boarded , clothed , and educated from the
age of eight to sixteen . How that Institution had discharged its duty was evidenced by the fact that at the last Cambridge local examination which took place , out of twenty-four boys , three gained first-class honours , and the others obtained very hig h distinctions From this it was clear that the Boys' and Girls' Schools are doing their best . With respect to the Institution qc
( Bro . Terry ) represented , that for the poor old men and old women , he could not speak of any university honours that they had gained . Many of them , however , had gained distinctions in life during the time that they had prospered . Many of them who were now pensioners on the bounty of the . Craft were life governors of the Boys and Gi'ls' Schools . There was at the present time in the
Asylum at Croye ' on a life governor of the Boys' School , and there were many others in a similar position . There was , at least to them , a solace and a comfort in their distress and misfortune , that they had in their time done something to alleviate distress . Through thc liberality of lodges like the one he was aeldrcssing , the Benevolent
Institution had been enabled to do wonders during the last five or six years ; and he hael only to refer to what the position of the charitie ; was in 1872 and what it was now , to show this . In 18 ' , 2 a total of £ 18 , 000 was reached , but in 1877 , as he had before srid , he believed the total would be £ 42 , 000 . That simply showed what the work .. f tha Craft had been , and thc desire of the brethren
to prome . te the interests of the Institution . He could not hel p thinking the brethren for what they did for his Institution iu February last . Within five mouths of the lodge ' s consecration it hail subscribed £ 25 from its own funds , and the brethren marie up the total to , £ 117 . This was something unparalleled . He could only hope that the lodge would go on and prosper . To the newly initiated
brethren he could say that they h id entered on a career for which there was m parallel in other societies . The step that they hael taken WJS one fraught wilh an enormous amount of good to themselves , and he trusted IC might be to the society that tl . cy had joined . This society was known through the length and breadth of the
KOrVl for iis a ' ts of kindness an 1 generosity to suffering humanity , and those acs were not confined only to members of the fraternity . Within the past seven months no less than £ 3300 had b ; en given away by Grand Lodge to vlrjucts outsicU the limiis of the Institution ; £ 4003 to estahlish tweilife ' ioaU to couuiv morale the safe return of the
Piince of Wales ; £ IOOD ID thc Indian Famine Fund ; £ 200 to relieve fie distress caused by the fire at New Biu"swick ; anil £ 100 to relieve distress in Peru . He nvght inform the initiates th * t Freemasons could not be going very far wrong when they did this , and the outside worlel coulel not say of them that they were hoarding up their money f . ir their own limited boiy when they gave
away money for such obj cts . The Freemasons were a limited body , and they coulel nut ask any one outsiele the Order to contribute one farthing t . > their funds , but it always liberally and handsomely responded to the cal ' s made upon it at thc festivals of the three Institutions , and for that liberality lie heanily and sincerely thanked thi-m . The lodge wis going to suppe > rt the GiiK' Institution next May , and he trusted that the
abse'nee . of Brei . Little , th ; Sccre'a'y , woulel not cause the brethren t-i flag in their exertions 01 its behalf . On behalf if that Institution , in the absence of Bio . Little , he earnestly appealed . Bro . Brookes replied to the toast of '' The Officers , " a-. el Bro Massey ( Freem- 'son ) on behalf of "The Press . " The brethren s- parallel . The piiXitdings of the evening were enliv . ned wilh some ixcell . nt singing by Bros . G . Carter , John Hodges , Wil-ord Morgan , and Wilkinsnr .
PAX . TON LODGE ( No . 1 ( 186 ) . —I he second regular meeting eif the above loJge was held on Saturday , Oc ' . 27 , at thc Crystil Palace . There were present Bros . J . M . Klenck , W . M . ; C . L . Benham , J . W . ; J . Sawyer , S . D . ; W . H . Bonsell , J . D . ; E . Woodhams . I . G . ; Coward , P . G . O . ; Bros . Dodd , Paitridge . Waiker , Frances , Sec . The visitors were Bro . Mitchell , 1360 ; Silver ,
1339 . Messrs . Whitcomhe , Pratt , and Graves , were initiate ' , and Bro . Partridge and Silver passed , the work being most creditably done by the W . M . The bye laws wcre then passed , anel letters of regret f .. r absence reael from the P . G . M . for Middlesex , and either brethren . The members adjourned to an excellent banquet and spent an agreeable evening .
MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the vacation was held at ( he Asshtton Arms , on Thursday , Sept . 27 th . Bro . G . Bradbury , W . M ., presided , and was as . sisted by Bros . Wood , P . M ., as S . W , ; F . Fothergill , J . W . ; J . Hatton , Sec . ; F . Hooper , Organist ; W . Kent , Tyler . The minutes having been read anil confirmed , Mr . James
Fellow was proposed for initiation . The ballot being unanimous in his favour , he was accordingly initiated by the W . M . The ancient charge was given by the J . W ., Bro . Fothergill , whose excellent delivery impressed not only the candidate but the brethren present . Bros . Jowett and Smith were duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the charge in the S . R . being given and thc
working tools presented by the W . M . The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , Bro . Bradbury , W . M ., gave notice of his intention at the next meeting of the lodge to move " That the sum of £ 3 be given to the Indian Famine Relief Fund . " " Hearty goad wishes " having been accorded by Lodges 317 , 467 , U 47 > IO 45 I thc lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table . During the evening
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the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated shortly before ten o ' clock . SEACOMBE . —The 'Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . —The members of this loelge met on Tuesday , the 161 I 1 ult ., at the loelge room , Stanley Arms , Seacombe , near Birkenhead , for installation purposes . The
attendance was very numerous , anel indicatcel the necessity for more commodious premises in which to hold the meetings . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Taylor , opened the lodge at four p . m ., and during the course of the business there we re present the following offiers : —Bros . Hockey , P . P . G . S . 950 ; Cain , P . M . 724 ; Polford , W . M . 477 ; Fraser , P . M ., Treasurer 477 ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . J . G . D ., 605 ; Shaw ,
W . M . 605 ; Taylor , S . W . 605 ; Hignett , P . M . 537 . After the minutes had been read by the Secretary , Bro . Henry Matthews , the W . M . most effectively raised three brethren to a higher degree . Bro . Dr . Sprecklcy then proceeded to install for the ensuing year Bro . Skinner , as the W . M ., who was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . Taylor , retiring
W . M ., and Bro . Bainbndge . The ceremony being performed , Bro . Dr . Spreckley at once proceeded with the charges for 1877-78 , to the following officers , which wcre also very impressively given : —Bros . Taylor , I . P . M . ; Bainbridge , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Price , S . W . ; Henry Matthews , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Danger , Treasurer ; J . G . Parker , P . G . S ., Sec ; Hindicy , S . D . ; G . Henderson , J . D . ; Ellaby , I . G . ;
Yates , S . S . ; Looney , J . S . ; M'Murdie , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . Spreckley for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Master . It was agreeel to present a P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Taylor , l . P . M . The brethren subsequently banqueted in a large room specially erected for the occasion , and which reflected great credit upon Mr . Nixon ,
under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Skinner , by whom the usual toasts were given and cordially responded to . WALTHAM .-King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —The installation meeting of the above loelge was held at the Britannia Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Tydeman , W . M . elect ; T . Rielly , W . M ., and Prov . G . P . Herts . ; W .
Gilbert , I . P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; C . Lacey , P . M .. and P . P . G . J . D . ; E . Parkes , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; E . West , P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; XV . Bradstock , Sec ; A . Malcolm , S . W ., Prov . G . S . ; S . Jacobs , S . D . ; J . Knight , J . D . ; J . Fisher , D . C . J . Robinson , I . G . ; J . Noyes , W . S . ; Verry , acting T > ler ; B . Goelsale , J . Church , W . C . Braeistock , jun ., G . Holdsworth , J . Kent , E . Price , J . Lumsdeii , W .
Hormby , M . Levy , R . Calvert , F . Hodges , J . Sheldon , J . Bull , J . M . O'Flanagan , W . A . Rogers , J . M . Newman , G . Evcrsfieid , A . W . Gogsrs , W . V . Cox , J . Fuller , W . Wiggs , C . Shepherd , W . 6 . Bull , W . M . Creed . Visitors Bros . T . Dry , P . M . 1076 , W . M . 1437 , Prov . G . S . of W . Essex ; F . H . Wilson lies , Prov . G . Sec . Herts ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . 1076 , 1437 , 1472 , and P . G . S . B . Essex ;
W . Steele , W . M . 1472 ; A . J . Manning , S . W . 1472 ; F . Drummond , P . M . 217 ; G . W . Patmore , S . W . 1437 ; H . Sanders , 1437 ; T . Osgathorpe , 1437 ; S . B . Williams , G . Jones , I . G . 174 ; C . Wood , 700 ; J . Dorman , 403 ; T . Searle , 1604 ; R . T . Ingersoll , 1237 ; T . West , 700 ; S . Garrod , 754 ; F . Duncan , 8 9 8 . The loelge
having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The auelit report was received and adopted . The ballot was taken for Bio . J . R . Colvin , as joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . Holdsworth was then passed to the Seconel Degree . The next business was the installation of the W . M . elect for the
ensuing year . Bro . J . Tydeman , P . M ., S . W ., and P . P . G . P . Essex , having been unanimously elected at the previous meeting , was now presented and duly installed into the chair of K . S ., in the presence of a full board of Installed Masters . The beautiful ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . E . West , P . M . and P . P . G . S . D ., the same calling forth a most hearty and
unanimous vote of thanks freim the brethren . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Thomas Riellv , I . P . M . ; A . Malcolm , S . W . ; S . Jacob-, J . W . ; E . West , Treas . ; W . Bradstock , Sec . ; J . Knight , S . D . j J . Fisher , J . D . j J . Noyes , D . C ; J . Robinson , I . G . ; J . Lumsden , W . S . ; G . Eversfield , S . ; W . Steteiman , Tyler . The charges to the officers and brethren were given by Bro .
W . Gilbert , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Bro . I ydtman , W . M ., announced that he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present a gold Past Master ' s jewel , as well a full elress suit of Provincial Granel Lodge clothing , to the much respected Immeeliate Past Master , who hael so abl y and well ptiformed the duties as Master timing the past year , viz Bro . Rielly . The announcement was received
with hearty cheers . The W . M . then said : Bro . Past Master Rielly , in investing you with this jewel , and this suit of Prov . Granel Lodge clothing , it is not necessary for me to say how much you are respected and esteemed in this lodge . This gift , and the unanimous way in which the lodge voted it to you , is sufficient to prove what I am about to say , and that is , that you have by your kind
and courteous behaviour , as well as the excellent way in which you have conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past year , won for yourself the love and respect of its every member . Bro . Rielly replied in very suitable terms . The W . M . announceel that the Prov . G . Sec . ( who was present ) would act as Steward at the next annual festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons , by
whom subscriptions would be gladly received towards that charity . Several donations were at once added to Bro . lies' list , of about thirteen pounds , and still more is expected to be added by other members of the lodge . Several letters were read expressing regret at not being able to attend the meeting , amongst which were those of Bros . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M ., & c ; J . R . Colvin Wilson , W . M . 403 ; Carter , P . M .,
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P . Z . 403 ; Boatwnght , W . M . elect 403 , and several others Thc lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . The meetingwas enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Malcolm , Ingersoll , Fisher , Noyes , and others .. HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel the iSth ult There nri i iw nueti uie
, on . were > =,. r , e- , un LUG IOLO . mere were present amongst others Bros . Hurst , W . M . ; J . Ham mond , P . M ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hill , P . M ., J . W Hopwood , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , l . P . M . ; W . Ham ! mond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Secretary ; Fox , S . D . ; Jesset , J . D . ; Ockenden , I . G . ; Walls , P . G . O .. ' Middlesex , D . C ; Kent , A . W . S . ; B . Sharp , P . G . S . Middx
P . M . The visitors were Bros . Frederick Walters , P . M . 780 , & c , P . P G . D . Middlesex ; Captain Kain , P . M . ' , P . P . G . S . Warwickshire ; Franr-i-- , P . M . 452 , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Wilson , P . M . 209 ; Keyzor ; Crawford , 410 ; Hopekirk , 1586 ; Forge and Fiit , 1656 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . H . J . Jones , and passed Bros .
Forward and Tozer . The ceremony of installing Bro John Hammond was most ably performed by Bro . Francis . The officers invested for the year were Bros . Fox , S . W . ; Jesset , J . W . ; W . Hammond , Sec ; Hopwood , Treasurer ; Ockenden , S . D . ; Walls , I . D . ; Kent , I . G . ; Hunt , D . C ; Hiscox , W . S . ; Moody , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , Tyler . A long report from the Audit Committee , which body consisted of
Bros . Hammond , E . Hopwood , C . W . Fox , T . W . Ockenden , T . C . Walls , and B . Sharp , was read . The principal features of the report wcre that the assets and uncollected dues of the lodge represented a sum of nearly sixty pounds , that ten guineas ha I hecn given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and five guineas to the distressed willow of a deceased member , and a
recommendation that Bros . Raw , late Treasurer , and Hill , late Warden , should becoaie honorary Past Masters of the lodge , as a slight recognition for their valuable services to the " Hemming " since its foundation . The most important business was the presentation of a handsome jewel , suitably inscribed , to Bro . Hurst , P . M , who returned thanks for the honour confcrreel . Thc lodge having been closed thc
brethren aeljourned 11 the banquet , which was well serveel by Bro . Murphy and assistants . The preliminary toasts having been given , the W . M . proposed in happy terms " The Health of the D . P . G . M . of Middlesex , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present . " This toast having been dul y honoured , Bro . Hopwood , P . G . S . B ., responded . "The Health . f the W . M . " was given by the
l . P . M . in fitting terms , and immediately acknowledged by Bro . J . Hammond , who said that he was grateful for thc very hearty manner in which they had drunk his health . He was eh termined to carry out the duties of his position to thc best of his ability . In concluding his speech he remarked upon the great difficulty he experienced on that occasion in adequately expressing the sentiments that
actuated him , but that they might rely upon his always stuelying the welfare and best interests of thosc ' who had placed him in that high position , namely , his brethren of the Hemming Lodge . In introducing " The Initiate , " the W . M . made some very pertinent remarks . He said that it was only through introducing fresh blood into lodges that the Order was kept alive . Everything would
in time die out unless replenished , and Masonry , notwithstanding its great vitality , would share a similar fate unless continually recruited by such initiates as came , like their esteemed brother that night , " well and worthily reeommeneled . " Bro . Jones having suitably replied , " The Installing Officer" followed . In giving this toast the W . M . took occasion to say that although there were
members of the lodge quite capable of performing the installing " work , " yet out of compliment to hi . n they hael gracefully given way , and allowed his tutor in Masonry , Bro . Francis , to officiate . It was he who hael first given him ( the W . M . ) an impetus to pursue Masonic science , and he had felt a yearning to have Bro . Francis there that day to induct him into the chair of K . S ., as a fitting
climax to their long friendship and Masonic connection . In conclusion , he paiel a hi ^ h compliment to the splendid anil impressive manner in which the whole ceremony had been conducted by the Installing Officer . Bro . Francis , in reply , said that friendship , like love , was apt to be a little purblind . He felt proud at the manner in which his health had been proposed , but the W . M . hail spoken too highly
of his hu-nble- attainments . He had known their W . M . twenty-five years , and their long friendship had never been broken , and he hoped it never woulel be . He wished to thank the Past Master of thc Hemming for allowing him to instal his dear friend into the chair that day , and he also wished to express his gratitude to them and the brethren generally for having also made him an honorary member
of their lodge . "The Visitors" was acknowledged by Bro . Captain Kain . " The Health of the Officers " followed , to which each of them replied . " The Masonic Charities " was given , and was also responded to by Bro . Hopwood , Life Governor of each Institution . During the evening the brethren were entertained by Bros . Hurst , Crawford , Walls , Ockenden , and others .
MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Edward-strcct . Bro . W . Duff , the W . M ., •presieled , and there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree the minutes of last meeting were reael and confirmed . A congratulatory
vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Capt . Garnet , I . P . M ., on the occasion of his being appointed Senior Warden at the recent meeting of the Provincial Granel Loelge of West Lancashire , held at Southport on the 3 rd inst . Bro . Moore then presented to the loelge , on behalf of Bro . H . Longman , H . M . ( who was absent in the south of Eng land ) a set of square and compasses for the use of the .