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and happy to be a member of the St . Mary Abbott ' s Lodge , and his ambition had been and ever would be to occupy that chair which his brother-in-law , Bro . Nicols , so ably filled , as was evidenced by the cordiality of the brethren around him .

J he Officers " toast was responded to " all round . " The Tyler ' s toast followed . VVe were pleased to see a custom , devoted to benevolence , adopted since the foundation of the lodge continued this evening , that is to say , an old pollard oak box with the following quaint inscription engraved on it , was passed round the banquet table— " This doe ye Bretheren alle

Per Charyte . " The evening was enlivened by such an amateurbarmonic entertainment as is seldom heard in a private lodge unassisted by professional musical brethren . This quality again is a feature of the St . Mary Abbott ' s Lodge , which contains within itself all the essentials of admirable working , perfect arrangement , and most liberal hospitality .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE — Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this thriving lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., when there was a capital gathering of members and visitors . The chair was taken by the VV . M ., Bro . John Moult , who was supported and assisted by the following members and visitors : Bros . J . G . Smith , I . P . M . ; J . VVoodP . M . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M . ;

, D . Sinclair , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Beveridge , P . M . ; W . Garbutt , S . W , ; A . Rhagg , J . VV . ; W . M . Pybus , Sec . ; E . Shewbrooks , S . D . ; W . Dalrymple , J . D . ; W . Brown , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; VV . F . Raeburn , S . S . ; T . Thompson , J . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; J . T . Harrison , W . F . Carmon , j . Patterson , R . Braxon , John Dixon , W . Richardson , R . Locke , G . Dunn , T . E . Brigham , VV . StaffordR . Tate , A . Simpson , C . R . Gourlay , T . Graham , J .

, Snowdon , John Spearman , P . M . 481 ; G . Lawson , P . M . 240 ; J . Nesbit , VV . M . 24 ; C . Roope , S . W . 24 ; E . Prentice , 4 S 1 ; VV . M . Lyon , Sec . 406 ; W . B . Belemore , 1427 ; J . B . Garland , S . D . 24 ; R . Waugh , 1626 ; R . L . Markham , 24 ; G . N . Patterson , 424 ; T . A . Moffitt , I . G . 42 . 1 ; T . R . R . Stack , 62 , I . C ; M . Watson , 4 S 1 A . M . Loades , P . M . 24 ; J . 'T . Ridley , S . D . 406 ; and others .

The ballot was taken for Mr . H . F . Dryden and Mr . C . Case , both of whom were duly elected , and being in attendance were regularly initiated by the W . M . The working tools were explained by the J . W ., and the charge was delivered by the I . P . M . Bros . John Dixon and Wm . Richardson were afterwards passed as Fellow Craftsmen by the VV . M ., and the working implements were given by

the S . W . Two new candidates were proposed for initiation , and the " Hearty good wishes" of the visiting brethren having been tendered to the W . M ., the lodge was closed . An adjournment was made to the refreshment board , at which there was a capital attendance , and the usual toasts , mingled with some excellent songs , enabled the brethren to enjoy themselves until 10 . 45 , when they dispersed .

CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on VVednesday , the 17 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . R . Irving , W . M . ; P . Yates , I . P . M . ; J . M . Kerr , P . M . and Treas . ; j . Barnes , S . W . ; J . Bradshaw , Sec ; J . Brindle , S . D . ; ' G . Tootell , I . G . ; T . Forrester , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; James Lawrence . P . M . 710 and 1032 ; Edward Lawrence , P . M . ;

H . Nightingale , J . Willis , L . Eccles , John Monks , B . P . France , J . Atherton , P . M . 1032 , and Cnas . Richmond . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . M . Kerr then moved the resolution of which he had given due notice , that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge for the endowment of the S . W . and J . VV . chairs , with five votes each in the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution .

The motion was seconded by Bro . James Lawrence and carried unanimously . All the chairs are now endowed in the above named institution , and the lodge is in a healthy and flourishing condition . A beautiful Past Master's jewel was then presented to Bro . Lawrence , P . M ., by the ledge in grateful token of past services . Bro . Fortester presented the lodge with two Festival Stewards' Certificates , elegantly framed , for which he received the thanks of the lodge . The lodge was closed in due form .

GRIMSBY . —Pelham Pillar Lodge ( No . 792 ) . — On Thursday , the 25 th ult ., the annual gathering of the brethren of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , when the installation of Bro . R . J . Tonge as W . M . for the ensuintr year was performed in the presence of about So brethren , amongst whom were the R . W . Prov . G . M . of Lincolnshire , Bro . Major Smyth , and the W . Deputy Prov . G M .. B-o . Captain Locock , several Past Masters , and

visitors . The ceremony was performed by Bro . W . Copeland in his usual excellent manner . Bro . Tonge invested as his officers the following brethren : Bros . J . Hewson , Charity Sec , I . P . M . ; H . Clarke S . VV . ; J . Duke , J . W . j I . Cook , P . M ., Treas . ; M . Maslin , Sec ; VV . VV . Copeland , P . M ., Chap . ; A . Bates , P . M ., Lecture Master ; 1 . C . Hill , D . of C . j J . Waldcam , S . D . ; W . Goodwin , ID •J . Reddish , I . G . ; M . Abrahams , Almoner ; A . and Lancaster ler

Wykes and J . Linnell , Stewards ; M . , Ty . The W . M . after this ceremonial then presented the retiring Master , Bro . Josh . Hewson , with a Past Master's jewel which had been subscribed for by his officers as a testimony of esteem in which they held him , for which Bro . Hewson responded in a feeling manner . After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel to a banquet , given as a compliment to

Bro . Hewson on his retirement from the chair . Bro . Tonge presided , having the R . W . P . G . M . and the W . D . P . G . M . on his left , and Bro . Hewson on his right . Afte- the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , the W . M proposed "The R . W . Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire , Ero . Major Smyth , and his Deputy , Bro . Major Locock , " saying that it gave the lodge great pleasure to have their Prov . G . M . among them , particularly so as he

was now an honorary member of the lodge , and coming amongst ( hem was like coming home , and he gave their distinguished brethren a very hearty welcome at their festive board . The R . W . Prov . Grand Mastcr in responding remarked that the W . M . had rightly said that be came home when he entered the Pelham Pillar Lodge , and he might say that he attended more installations in this lodge than in his own lodge at Louth . He felt the high compliment which the

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lodge had paid him in electing him an honorary member of the lodge ; and he was much pleased to see so large a lodge for Bro . Tonge's installation . He had never seen such a Board of Installed Masters as were assembled , there being no less than 22 , being equal to any provincial meeting . The lodge was also to be congratulated on the number of Past Masters and old Masters who regularly attended

the meetings , who were always ready to give advice and promote the interests of Masonry . He believed there was a prosperous future for the Pelham Pillar Lodge . Bro . Major Locock also responded . Bro . Haddelsey , P . M ., responded for "The Provincial Grand Officers . " The Worshipful Master proposed " The Board of

Installed Masters , saying he was impressed with the ceremony through which he had passed , and he had to thank Bro . Copeland for the manner in which he had performed it , and also the 22 Installed Masters for their assistance . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Copeland , who responded in becoming terms and then proposed the toast of "The Retiring Master , " in whose honour the banquet

was given . He had served the Pelham Pillar Lodge during the past year well ; he was a hard-working Master , and had conducted the business second to no other preceding Master . Thebrethren gave him due honour , and hoped he would live long to enjoy the honour lie had gained .

Bro . Hewson , thc I . P . M ., responded in a feeling manner , and he then proposed " The Health of Bro . Tonge , the W . M ., " in which he paid that brother a high compliment on his elevation . Other toasts having been honoured , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings of a very successful gathering .

MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge ( No . 815 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated at the HulmeTown Hall , on Friday , the 19 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Ephraim Harris , W . M . ; W . R . Sowter , I . P . M . ; J . Sheldrick , S . W . ; J . F . Anderson , J . W . ; A . Bickley , Sec . ; Dr . J . St . Patrick Riley , S . D . ; W . Fell , J . D . ; H . L . Rocca , P . M ., P . P . G . D .,

D . of C ; T . Newton , I . G . ; W . E . Perry , Tyler ; Henry Snowden , D . Foulkes , H . W . Riley , W . Towle , P . M . ; N . A . Rowley , and S . C . Lowe . Visitors : Bros . Robt . Davies , P . M . 1387 ; W . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . D . of C , P . M . 633 ; N . Dumville , P . M . 152 ; Elias Nathan , P . M . 1798 ; G . Foyster , P . M . 1253 ; John Roberts , P . G . D . of C , P . M . 204 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Sheldrick , was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . H . L . Rocca , and by him inducted into the chair of K . S . with all due rite and ceremony . On the readmission of the members , Bro . W . Sheldrick was proclaimed and saluted . The W . M .

then invested and appointed his othcers as follows : Bros . J . F . Anderson , S . W . ; Dr . St . Patrick Riley , j . W . ; W . R . Sowter , Treas . ; N . A . Rowley , ( re-appointed ) Sec . ; Alfred Bickley , S . D . ; W . Fell , J . D . ; H . L . Rocca , P . M ., D . of C . ; Bryce Blair , I . G . ( by proxy ) ; D . Foulkes , H . W . Riley , Stwds . ; J . Sly , Tyler ( by proxy ) . Bro . Ephraim Harris , I . P . M ., addressed the W . M ., H . L . Rocca the

Wardens , and W . R . Sowter the brethren . When hearty good wishes had been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John with a banquet , which being the first attempt of the fyler and Hall-keeper , Bro . Perry , was undoubtedly a great success , and gave universal satisfaction . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to .

WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 872 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th ult . Bro . Thos . Glessal , W . M ., P . G . Steward , presided , supported by his officers and the following brethren : Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . B . Cowman , P . M ., P . G . Swd . Br . ; F . Hodgson , P . M . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M .. P . P . G . D . C ; J . Barr , P . M . no , P . P .

G . J . W . ; W . Sandwith , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; Ed . Tyson , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . ; W . Bewlay , P . M . ; W . Anderson , P . M . 354 ( S . C . ); H . Burns , J . Jackson , G . VV . Smith , J . S . Wilson , Alex . Hardie , J . Sewell , J . McGill , R . fwentyman , W , Selkirk , T . F . Mayson , J . Metcalf , J .

Ray , J . Moffatt , R . Nelson , J . W . 310 ; Thos . Robinson , 491 ; and others . The minutes were confirmed , and the ballot taken for four candidates ; all were accepted and initiated by Bro . Glessal in his usual able manner . The lodge was then duly closed .

MANCHESTER . —Derby Lodge ( No . 1055 ) . — The installation meeting took place on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Bedford-street , Bury Newroad , at which a goodly number of brethien and visitors were present , amongst whom were Bros . A . B . Wimpory , W . M . ; Joseph Snape , S . W . ; F . R . Cooper , J . W . ; Alfred Turner , Treas . ; Geo . W . Sharpies , S . D . ; A .

Smite , P . M . ; E . G . Hughes , P . M . ; J . Pollett , P . M . ; J . W . Hope , P . M . ; R . H . Hankinsen , P . M . ; Robert Leech , P . M . ; George Chappell , W . O . Pettitt , Chas . Smith , C . Bagot , Wm . Taylor , J . M . Cains , C . E . Johnson , T . R . Armstrong , Geo . McWilliams , Joseph Challender , Robt . Kitchen , G . E . Hall , Robt . Williamson , T . Thornhill , W . Griffiths , W . Gilliland , Thos . E . Rigby ,

Sec ; P . Donohoe , I G . ; J . J . Clegg , W . Clayton , W . butterworth , A . Morrison , P . M . ; J . Morcliffe , E . Kelly , and I . Kirk , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Meakin , P . M . 092 , P . G . S . D . ; W . H . Braddon , P . P . G . J . D . ; Joseph Wildgoose , P . M . 163 , P . G . J . D . ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C ; Ed . Irving , 127 ; Thos . Nowell , 163 ; E . Adams , 1213 ; B . Wood , 78 ; Samuel Lawton , W . M .

78 ; ] . Openshaw , 1077 ; Wm . Brown , P . M . 1633 ; R . Neild , P . M . 163 ; R . Hartley , P . M . 204 , 1009 ; Wm . Dumville , P . M . 1011 ; R . Latham , W . M . 1723 ; G . T . Bowes , 993 ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 163 ; N . Dumville , P . M . 52 , 322 ; Thos . Shorrocks , W . M . 204 ; Joseph Senior , W . M . 163 ; Geo . A . Gates , W . M . 993 ; J . Chadfield , and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) .

Alter the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , Bro . E . Kelley was passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M . The installation of Bro . Joseph Snape was then proceeded with . It should here be mentioned that the usual time this lodge installs its VV . M . is April , but in consequence of the long and serious illness of the W . M . elect , the installation ceremony was postponed until October , and we are pleased to state that

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our Bro . Snape has entirely recovered through the gracious mercy of the G . A . O . T . U . During ourbrother ' s protracted illness , Bro . A . B . Wimpory still continued the important duties of W . M ., and thus extendedhis tenure of office from 12 to iS months , and it is satisfactory to note that the brethren so far appreciated Bro . Wimpory ' s extra service as to present him , in addition to the usual collar and P . M . ' s , silver jewel with a gold jewel also . After the

usual preliminaries the W . M . elect was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . A . B . Wimpory , and with all due rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed to and saluted by the M . Ms , on their reentry . The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year , and were invested and addressed by Bro . E . Griffiths Hughes : Bros . F . R . Cooper , S . W . ; G . W . Sharpies , J . W . ; E . H . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . (

invested by Bro . Pollett ); J . J . Clegg , Sec . ; Morris Davis , S . D . ( by proxy ); J . Donohoe , J . D . ; C . Bagot , I . G . ; W . O . Pettitt , Org . ; J . Challender , Geo . Chappie , Charles Smith , and Allen , Stwds . ; and J . Kirk , Tyler . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . Pollitt , P . M ., to the Wardens by Bro . A . Morrison , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . A . Turner , P . M . Bro . Williamson then said he felt great pleasure in

entrusting to the care of the W . M . a piano , which had been purchased by subscriptions from the brethren of the lodge , solicited and obtained through the exertions of Bros . P . Ms . Morrison and Wimpory . He begged on behalf of the lodge to tender to those brethren his warmest thanks , and likewise to Bros . Pettitt and Campbell for their kind advice and assistance over the purchasing of the piano . The Worshipful Master , referring to the statement of

accounts , said he held a proof of the balance-sheet in his hand , and was happy to inform the brethren that the deb t which had so long hampered their movements was now entirely removed , their only liability being , £ 4 gs . id ., and their assets nearly £ 500 . Bro . E . G . Hughes , P . M ., read a report of the Executive Committee , which stated that the money borrowed for clearing off the debt in connection

with the purchase of their present abode , & c , would soon be paid , and moved that the best thanks of the Committee be tendered to Bro . Wimpory , P . M ., for his untiring exertions in paying off the amount . The S . W . proposed and the J . W . seconded a vote of thanks to the Executive Committee for their arduous labours . TheW . M ., S . W ., J . W ., Treas ., Sec , Bros . P . Ms . Morrison and Turner , and Bros . Davidson and Clayton were appointed

members of the Executive Committee foi the ensuing 12 months . Bro . Wimpory having ; been appointed to represent the Iodge at the Charity Committees , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed and the lodge was closed , the brethren subsequently sitting down to dinner , after which the usual toasts were honoured . In response to that of "The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie ; the V . W . Deputy Prov . G . M .,

Bro . Geo . Mellor ; and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . J . J . Meakin , Prov . G . S . D ., said he presumed it was the duty of the senior Prov . Grand Officers to respond to this toast , and in sincerely thanking the W . M . for his kind expressions of feeling towards the R . W . Prov . G . M ., he ( Bro . Meakin ) would take care on the first opportunity of conveying those sentiments to Col . Starkie . Bro . Meakin continuing said he was particularly pleased

to be present that day and to see his friend Bro . Snape installed into the position which he now occupied , and to congratulate him warmly on having recovered from his long and serious illness . Bro . Wimpory in proposing " The Health of theW . M . " said that it was his peculiar privilege and pleasure to ' propose what he considered ( with all due deference to the Prov . Grand Officers ) the toast of the evening . Reference

had been made to the long illness of the W . M ., which had obliged the lodge to postpone the usual installation meeting , and many of the brethren were aware their present S . W ., Bro . Cooper , was scon afterwards afflicted with an illness , which obliged him to absent himself from business , and necessarily from the Iodge , and it was therefore a time of deep anxiety to him ( Bro . Wimpory ) and others , during several months , to know their future W . M . and S . W . were

prostrated by illness from which there was no telling when or whether they would recover . He congratulated both on their restoration to health and called upon the brethren to rise and drink to their W . M . in a bumper . When the enthusiasm had subsided Bro . J . Snape rose and delivered an exhaustive speech , during which he thanked the brethren for their reception of the toast , and Bto . Wimpory for his flattering remarks . The VV . M .

also expressed his gratitude to the G . A . O . T . U . for his recovery , and to Bro . Dr . Braddon for the attention and skill he had shown him during his long illness . He also thanked those brethren and friends for their kind enquiries , presents , and many acts of kindness rendered to him during that memorable period , and expressed to Bro . Cooper , S . W ., the great pleasure he felt in seeing him in

his present position after his illness , and referred lo his ( Bro . Cooper ' s ) kind consideration when asked if he would take the Worshipful Master ' s chair , and replying he thought they had better wait until Bro . Snape got well , as it would give him ( Bro . Cooper ) more pleasure to serve as S . W . under him than to occupy that position himself-Several other toasts were proposed and responded to and a very pleasant evening was spent .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the iSthult ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . C . W . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 40 and 1184 , presided ( in the absence of the W . M . ) . There were also present Brjs . J . B . Sargent , I . P . M . ; B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . D ., P . iV ? - > S . W . ; J . Richardson , J . W . ; the Very Rev . E . R . Cucrie , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap ., S . D . ; H . G . F . Wells , Prov . A . G . Waioe

Purst ., P . M ., treas . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ; J . ., acting J . D . ; Henry Kerwin , I . G . ; Jesson , Tyler ; W . Lamborn , P . P . G . Purst ., P . M . ; Charles Martin , J . B . Foster , T . W . Jordan , R . Davison , M . D . Visitor : Bro . Major Robertson . , The minutes of previous meeting having been read ana confirmed , and some formal business disposed of and joining brother proposed , the lodge was closed .

LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Emulation ( No . 1505 ) : —During an existence of about ten years , the t ? ' ? . ? , the above lodge have amply justified the choice of titJ which was made at the consecration , as by excellent wor" ' ing , liberal donations for charities , and the thorough unam-