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rtELSTON —Lodge True and Faithful ( No . 8 ^ was held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., when Bro . H . 310 ) , p . AL , was for the second time installed W . M . tu lndcrc The ceremony was very impressively perof the ^ oag ^^ Grant pM The WJSL then forme following brethren as his officers for the in In inff year :-Bros . A . T . Grant , I . P . M . ; J . Jeffry , S . W . ; ensuing / _ 7 3 irtV >\
r XTJ T „„ « T > c n n r . S q lames , J . W . ; W . H . Bloxsome , P . S . G . C , Chap . ; r ' N Curry , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; W . Weame , S . D . ; ^ H . Alichell , J . D . ; J . Trebilcock , I . G . ; R . Arthur and 1 Rowe Supt . of Wks . ; Scobell and Haswell , Directors of Ceremonies ; W . R . Coulson Arthur , Org . ; J . M . Pascoe , C . Lory , and J . A . Hill , Stewards ; R . James , Tvler - T . Davey , P . M ., Steward Cornwall Masonic
Annuity Fund ( including several visiting brethren ) . The brethren then retired to Bro . W . H . Nicholls' , Star Hotel , where they sat down to a most excellent spread , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . TRURO . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 331 ) . —The festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated on the 17 th ult . by the members of this lodge . Bro . W . H . Christoe ,
jun ., was installed W . AI . by V . W . Bro . J . F . Penrose , P M ., P- Prov . J . G . W ., in a very impressive manner , and the officers for the year were appointed as follows : —Bros . W . Sharp , S . W . ; Jose , J . W . ; J . Hawken , Sec . ; S . Scroll Treas .-, Rev . R . Blackmore , Chap .-, Jeffery ,. S . D . ; Ferris , J . D . ; S . Harvey , I . G . ; S . Stephens , D . C . ; Taylor and F . Christoe , Stewards ; and J . Rooks , Tyler . The
brethren , with visitors , afterwards attended a banquet at the Red Lion Hotel , provided in excellent style by Bro . Bray . The W . AI ., Bro . W . H . Christoe , jun ., occupied the chair ; and Bros . Sharp and Jose , the two Wardens' chairs . Amongst those present were Bros . Webber ( Mayor ) , Harris and Carter , from the mother lodge of the province , Love and Honour , Falmouth ; N . B . Bullen and Crewes ,
Fortitude , Truro ; Jeffery and Hill , True and Faithful , Helston ; J . Hocking , jun ., J . Sims , and J . Thomas , D / uids , Redruth ; Rev . G . L . Church , J . Paull , and J . Niness , Chacewater ; Hicks , Duke of Cornwall , St . Columb ; and many others ; besides a large attendance of the brethren of the Phcenix Lodge , including Bros . W . H . fenkins , E . T . Carlyon , T . Solomon , VV . Tweedy , E .
D . Anderton , S . Scrpell , J . Bray , Sharp , Jose , Jeffery , Ferris , Alichell , and others . A delightful evening was spent , many good and interesting speeches being made , and some excellent songs sang . LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult , at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool .
The lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . Ballard , VV . AI ., supported by Bros . J . Davison , P . AI . ; W . Shortis , P . M . ; I . Stediford , P . AL ; W . Vaughan , S . W . ; G . Beeken , ' j . W . ; T . Chesworth , P . AL , Treas . ; A . Hart , Sec . ; R . Crispe , S . D . ; AI . Hart , J . D . ; H . Trevett , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; R . Cain , P . M . ; G . Hutchin , P . Armstrong , T . Thomson , G . H . Ward , F . Nelson , I . Jacobs , I .
Miller , T . Jackson , AI . I lynes , II . Dutton , [ I . T . Evans , J . P . Foster , J . h . Porter , A . Hood , W . Hawksworth , R . Ellison , R . Pritchard , 11 . Passmore , J . Blenkinsop , J . Aletcalfe , E . Griffiths , S . Rey , G . Gordon , G . Beard , W . J . Naylor , J . Ellis , R . Sherrington , J . AIossop , J , Alaher , E . Foxall , J . Foxall , H . Jones , J . Hanlon , J . Comins , I . Platts , J . Woodcock , T . Heaton , A . j .
Henochsberg , W . AI . 1502 , and others . In the visitors'list , which included some fifty names , there were conspicuous Bros . J . S . Cuthbert , 823 ; J . VV . Burgess , J . W . ^ H . Hatch , 220 ; T . F . Hill , 220 ; J . Holland , P . M . 821 ; P . Thomas , 1505 ; J . Hall , 241 ; R . Ellis , 823 ; J- F . Hall , 673 ; W . C . Connell , P . AI . 137 ( LC . ) ; W . ' Archer , P . AI . 1086 ; T . Shaw , W . AI . 823 ; J . H . Parker , Sec .
i 547 i J- A . Forrest , S . W . 1547 ; A . Alorrison , J . W . 1570 ; G . Sculthorpe , P . AI . 1035 ; W . Cottrell , I . P . M , 823 ; J . Pemberton , P . G . S ., P . AI . 1264 ; T . Dilcock , W . AL 594 ; T . Evans , P . M . 1356 ; J . Dutton , J . W . 477 j E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M . 1 , 56 ; ] . R . Bottomley , 1356 ; J . Peters , P . G . S . W . N . Wales * and Shropshire , P . AL 597 and 1488 ; T . Fozzard , P . AI .
103 s ; R . Williams , 594 ; H . Burrows , J . W . O 73 ; J . VV . Johnson , 1356 ; J . Wood , Treasurer 1094 ; * S . E . Ibbs , P . M . 594 , P . P . G . S . B . i W . Thompson , f . D . 1182 ; the Rev . G . H . Vernon , ALA ., P . P . G . C ; ' J . ; S . Barton , 1182 ; H . Nelson , P . AI . 673 and 1505 ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 ; G . Broadbridgc , P . P . G . D . C ; Captain T . Berry , S . W . 155 ; S . Alillikin ,
823 ; J . Lecomber , J . W . 594 ; and T . B . Harrison , 528 ( U . S . A . ) . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Air . T . Henry was initiated by Bro . Ballard , the retiring W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a manner which is rarely equalled in the Province of West Lancashire , the effectiveness of the working being greatly enhanced by the splendid style in which every offiof the
cer lodge did his share of the ceremony . Bro . W . Vaughan , the W . M . elect , was then presented by Bros , Shortis and Davison , P . M . 's of the Derby , to Bro . Ballard as the Installing Alaster . The work was excellently done by Bro . Ballard , whose maiden effort did him infinite credit , the addresses to the W . AL , officers , and brethren being given in a way which must have impressed
every ore who was present . The following were the officers invested : —Bros . J . W . Ballard , I . P . AI . ; G 2 « U , ' - ' Ashcr Ha " ' J- -5 M - Chesworth , l . M ., Treas . ( eighth time ) ; R . Crispe , Sec . ; Alaurice Hait , S . D . ; H . Trevett , J . D . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; 1 . Armstrong , I . G . ; Ellis , S . S . ; Hawksworth , J . S . ; Gordon , Asst . S . ; and Bro . Williamson , Tyler . There
were five propositions for initiation . The W . AL , in name ot the members of the lodge , presented a very valuable and exquisitely made P . AI . ' s jewel ( supplied by Bro . G . Kenning ) to Bro . J . W . Ballard , I . P . M ., and in the course of a pointed and forcible speech he referred to the admirable manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of We chair . Bro . Ballard responded in happy terms . There was also a presentation made to Bro . T . Chesworth , P . M .,
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Treas ., of a Treasurer ' s jewel , a suitable inscription by the members , as a token of the esteem in which he is held by all in the lodge . After this gift had been suitably acknowledged by Bro . Chesworth the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , which was served by Bro . Ball in good style . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given by the W . AI . with the most telling effect and
wellchosen terms . Several fine glees and songs were given by Bros . Veale , AI . Hart , A . J . Henochsberg , Hutchin , Ellis , and others , and the really charming performances by Bro . Gill on the " Fairy Bells" brought this - memorable " Derby" day of 1876 to a close . DEPTFORD . —Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 871 ) . — At the White Swan Tavern , 217 , High-street , Deptford ,
on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., was held the regular meeting of this well-established lodge . In the unavoidable absence of the W . AL , Bro . S . A . Lewin ( caused through urgent private business ) , Bro . George Andrews , P . M ., took the chair . Bro . Alfred Rolington , 1326 , was passed to the Second Degree . The bye-laws were revised . The byelaws were read ; the elections were proceeded with . They
were unanimous in" favour of Bros . jHenry James Tuson , S . W ., as W . AL ; William Andrews , P . AL , re-elected Treasurer ; and J . Bavin , P . AI . 147 , re-elected Tyler . The Auditors were elected . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The lodge vvas closed . There were present Bros . H . [ . Tuson , S . W . ; J . J . Pakes , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Aliddlesex , P . AL , Sec . ; J . Baxter
Langley , J . D . ; J . G . Vohnann , D . C . ; R . Harman , W . S . ; J . Hawker , P . AI . ; and some forty other members . Visitors : Bros . 6 . Hosgood , P . AI . 192 ; C . Graham , 1540 ; J . A . Smith , W . AI . 1178 ; H . Cutress , 1326 ; and some others . ST . DAT . —Lodge Tregullow ( No . 1006 . )—The Festival of St . John the "Evangelist took place on Tuesday , the 18 th ult . The brethren met at the lodge-00 m at 2 p . m ., when , after passing Bro . Edwards to the
Second Degree , Bro . Theophilus Alichell was installed as W . AI . The ceremony was very impressively performed by Bro . George Michell , P . AI . The W . AL then appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Edmund Rogers , I . P . AI . ; F . Bartlc , S . W . ; J . H . Alayne , J . W . ; Rev . J . Gillan , Chap . ; G . Alitchell , Treas . ; G . J . Gregor , Sec . ; Joseph Pryor , Assist . Sec . ; T . Provis , S . D . ; George Bray , J . D . ;
Thomas R . Alills , I . G . ; Piper and Dawe , Stewards ; W . Pryor , D . C . The banquet took place in the evening at Bro . Bennett ' s Ilotel . LIVERPOOL . —The Prince of "Wales Lodge ( No . 1035 ) . —The members of this lodge met a few days ago at the Alasonic Hall , Kirkdale , for the purpose of installing Bro . J . F . Newell , who had been re-elected W . AI .
for the ensuing year . There was a large assembly of brethren . Among others were Bros . AI'Nab , P . M . 103 s ; George Alorgan , P . AI . 10 ^; ( . Ellis , W . M . 1086 ; J . Lunt , P . M . 1086 , P . E . D . C ; Ibbs , P . AI . 1 . 94 ; M'Arthur , P . M . 10 S 6 ; H . Wyatt , W . M . 1473 ; Ilocken , P . M . 673 , 1505 ; II . Ashmore , W . AI . " 1323 ; and Berry , S . W . 135 , The LAI . was Bro . Fozzard , P . AI . 1035 . On the
readmission of the brethren , the W . AI . was saluted with all the honours , after which he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Willis , S . W . ; J . W . Al'Wcan , J . W . ; Bunting , Treas . ; T . M'Wcan , Sec ; R . R . Forshaw , A . Sec " ; Donkin , S . D . ; J . Waites , J . D . ; J . P . Bryan , S . S . ; VV . Forrester and R . Wilson , Stewards ; and Fozzard , P . AI ., D . C . After the ceremony the brethren
adjourned to the " Liverpool " dining-rooms , where a capital entertainment was provided by Bro . Ballard . After the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Bro . Fozzard , in proposing " The Health of the W . AL , " highly eulogised his policy during the past year , which had resulted in placing the lodge in such a prosperous condition , and expressed a hope that next vear might sec
a still further progress under his rule . The W . AL , in responding , said he had had but one aim , which lie was determined to carry out in the face of all obstacles , and that was the welfare of the lodge . He referred to lhe former position of the lodge , some seven years ago , when it was among the foremost of the province , and hoped it would very shortly take the same position . After a most
agreeable evening the brethren separated . The musical duties of the installation and banquet were efficiently performed by Bros . Bryan , C . E . Bryan , Queen , Rees , and Forrester . HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —This lodge assembled in full strength at the celebrated Alitrc Hotel , on Saturday , the 22 nd January , it
being the installation of the W . AI . Bro . Keily , the outgoing Alaster , took the chair at three o ' clock , and , being ably supported by the officers of the lodge , performed the ceremony of passing a brother to the Second Degree in a faultless manner . Bro . John Hervey , the G . Secretary , then assumed the chair for the purpose of installing the new Alaster , Bro . David W . Pearsc , P . AL 657 . Amongst
the brethren were noticed the R . W . Bros . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . Prov . D . G . M . ; R . W . Little , Prov . G . S . W ., Treas . ; H . G . " Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Sec ; H . Phythian , Prov . G . Sec ; C . Coote , P . Prov . G . O . ; Rev . David Shaboe , P . Prov . G . Chaplain ; D . W . Pearse , S . W . and W . M . ; E . S . Berrie , J . W . ; E . J . Southwell , S . O . ; D . Bindoff , J . D . ; and a large
number of members of the lodge . The ceremony of installation was delivered by the Grand Secretary in a way so well known to those members of the Craft who have had the pleasure of witnessing the work of that V . W . brother . The W . AL , Bro . Pearse , then appointed and invested the following brethren officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . J . W . Berrie , S . W . ; E . J . Southwell , J . W . ; R . W .
Little , Prov . G . S . W ., Treas . ; H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Sec . ; Rev . D . Shaboe , P . Prov . G . C , S . D . ; R . L . Sindall , J . D . ; II . AI . Gordon , I . G . ; C . Coote , P . Prov . G . O ., Org . ; T . C . Woollard , M . C . ; B . Alallam , Stwd . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler . The W . M . then invested Bro . Keily , I . P . M ., with a very elegant Past Master ' s jewel , voted to him by the lojge , and for which Bro . Keily expressed his acknow-
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ledgments in very graceful terms . The brethren then retired to an excellent banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Sadler , and after the cloth was cleared the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to . The visitors were Bros . O . H . Pearson , P . Prov . G . D .
Aliddlesex ; H . Brahams , of 8 ; C ; T . I-I . Edmands , P . G . Steward 8 ; T . Allen , 6 ; ; J . Willcox , 975 ; J . Green , S . VV . 27 ; Col Peters , Prov . S . G . D . Aliddlesex ; Alajor Shadwell Gierke , P . Prov . G . W . Devon ; A . C . Lewis , 231 ; F . Binckes , Secretary Boys' School ; A . AfcStellard Wix , 735 , Nelson ,
N . Z . FOREST HILL . —West Kent Lodge ( No . 1297 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Saturday at the Railway Hotel , Forest Hill . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . AL , Bro . J . Allen , assisted by Bros . Stead , as S . W ., and Crouch , as J . W ., the election of W . AL , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was
proceeded with . A ballot having been taken , the W . M . declared that Bro . Stead was elected as the incoming W . AI . In him they would have a brother who would fill the chair with credit to the lodge and to himself . Bro . Stead , in thanking the brethren for electing him , said he did not expect to fulfil the duties of Master so well as those who had preceded him , especially the present W . AL , but he
could , promise them to do his best to be worthy of his predecessors . Previous to the ballot for Treasurer , Bro . Warren , P . AL , who had held that office since the establishment of the West Kent Lodge , requested the brethren not to reelect him , as he was unable to attend to the duties of the office any longer . Aluch regret was expressed at the decision of Bro . Warren , and Bro . Leonard , the Secretary ,
was elected as Treasurer . Bro . Beckett was re-elected unanimously as Tyler , and after some other business had been transacted the lodge closed in perfect harmony . The banquet which followed labour being concluded , the W . M . proposed the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " and in so doing said there was no doubt that Her Alajesty had the welfare of the Craft at heart , and this was shown by
the fact that most of her sons were Freemasons . The toast was drunk with Alasonic honours . The W . AL , in proposing the next toast , said the Prince of Wales was also the Prince of Alasons . ( Cheers . ) That he was both no one would dispute , and in his visit to the , East His Royal Highness had never neglected an opportunity to do honour to the Craft , or to promote its interests . ( Cheers . ) They
all wished him a safe and happy return to this country , as they wished him long life and prosperity , whether as the Prince of Wales or the Prince of Alasons . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The W . AL said that it was essential for the well-being of the Craft that the Grand Officers should bc worthy of their position , and he was sure they would echo his words when he said that the Earl
of Carnarvon had given immense satisfaction as Pro Grand Alaster . ( Cheers . ) Lord Skelmersdale , the Deputy Grand Master , also had always shown a great desire to promote the interest of the Craft , and there was no question that its interests would be well maintained by those who now ruled in Grand Lodge during the absence of our Grand Alaster . ( Cheers . ) He gave , in all sincerity , " The
Healths of the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the other members of Grand Lodge . " The toast was received with due honours . Bro . Kindon , P . AL , proposed "The Health of the W . AI . " He had conducted the ceremonies of the lodge and presided over their banquets like a gentleman and a good Alason . The W . AL , in reply , said he was veiy sensible of their
kindness in looking over any shortcomings on his part , and he felt they had not been few . He had always striven to earn their approbation and to conduct the business of the lodge well . Those who had gone before him had shown excellent examples of what W . Alasters ought to be , and he felt that he had been well repaid if he had fulfilled the duties of the chair to the satisfaction of his
brethren . He had perhaps had fewer opportunities than most Freemasons of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the Craft . There were some positions in life which men were compelled to hold , as in his own case , in which there was very little chance of cultivating Alasonry , and under these circumstances if he had succeeded in maintaining the reputation cf the lodge he felt that he had been most fortunate . He returned them his heartfelt thanks for the
way in which they had supported him during his term of office ; he should always remember with pleasure his 12 months in the chair , and his wish was that the West Kent Lodge would always flourish . " The Health of the W . AI . Elect" was then proposed by the W . AL , and was replied to by Bro . Stead , S . W . The other customary toasts brought the proceedings of a very pleasant evening to a happy close .
INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 1507 ) . —The members of this energetic young lodge held their first anniversary banquet on Friday , the 28 th ult ,, at the rooms of the Metropolitan Club , a 6 i ) , Pentonville-road , King ' s Cross , Bro . J . Willing , I . P . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . j . J . Michael , W . AI . 1507 ,
in the chair of the I . P . AI . ; T . Williams , S . VV . 1507 , and Sec . 177 -, and C . J . Scales , J . D . 1507 , as the other principal officers . Among the members and visitors present were Bros . W . M . Stiles , D . C , and Assist . Sec . 1507 , Hon . Sec . ; H . Stiles , Odell , W . Reade , F . Sainsbu ' ry , Child , Gilbert , sen ., Simonn , Swaagman , Side , J . W . Berrie , J . W . 1293 and 1185 ; Gomm , H . Scales , Rogers , Ormiston , Liddell , Shanklin , VanCamp , Fenner , Fisher , Davis , Verdon
Gardner , Gilbert , II . AI . Levy , Lewis , and E . C . Alassey ( " Freemason " ) . The banquet was prepared at the rooms of the Metropolitan Club , and reflected great credit on the chef , being of excellent quality , and admirably served . On the removal of tbe cloth , Bro . Willing rose and said that the first toast he had to propose was certainly of a routine character , but when a young lodge met at its first anniversary banquet it behoved them to show that they were not behind other lodges in that quality upon which
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rtELSTON —Lodge True and Faithful ( No . 8 ^ was held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., when Bro . H . 310 ) , p . AL , was for the second time installed W . M . tu lndcrc The ceremony was very impressively perof the ^ oag ^^ Grant pM The WJSL then forme following brethren as his officers for the in In inff year :-Bros . A . T . Grant , I . P . M . ; J . Jeffry , S . W . ; ensuing / _ 7 3 irtV >\
r XTJ T „„ « T > c n n r . S q lames , J . W . ; W . H . Bloxsome , P . S . G . C , Chap . ; r ' N Curry , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; W . Weame , S . D . ; ^ H . Alichell , J . D . ; J . Trebilcock , I . G . ; R . Arthur and 1 Rowe Supt . of Wks . ; Scobell and Haswell , Directors of Ceremonies ; W . R . Coulson Arthur , Org . ; J . M . Pascoe , C . Lory , and J . A . Hill , Stewards ; R . James , Tvler - T . Davey , P . M ., Steward Cornwall Masonic
Annuity Fund ( including several visiting brethren ) . The brethren then retired to Bro . W . H . Nicholls' , Star Hotel , where they sat down to a most excellent spread , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . TRURO . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 331 ) . —The festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated on the 17 th ult . by the members of this lodge . Bro . W . H . Christoe ,
jun ., was installed W . AI . by V . W . Bro . J . F . Penrose , P M ., P- Prov . J . G . W ., in a very impressive manner , and the officers for the year were appointed as follows : —Bros . W . Sharp , S . W . ; Jose , J . W . ; J . Hawken , Sec . ; S . Scroll Treas .-, Rev . R . Blackmore , Chap .-, Jeffery ,. S . D . ; Ferris , J . D . ; S . Harvey , I . G . ; S . Stephens , D . C . ; Taylor and F . Christoe , Stewards ; and J . Rooks , Tyler . The
brethren , with visitors , afterwards attended a banquet at the Red Lion Hotel , provided in excellent style by Bro . Bray . The W . AI ., Bro . W . H . Christoe , jun ., occupied the chair ; and Bros . Sharp and Jose , the two Wardens' chairs . Amongst those present were Bros . Webber ( Mayor ) , Harris and Carter , from the mother lodge of the province , Love and Honour , Falmouth ; N . B . Bullen and Crewes ,
Fortitude , Truro ; Jeffery and Hill , True and Faithful , Helston ; J . Hocking , jun ., J . Sims , and J . Thomas , D / uids , Redruth ; Rev . G . L . Church , J . Paull , and J . Niness , Chacewater ; Hicks , Duke of Cornwall , St . Columb ; and many others ; besides a large attendance of the brethren of the Phcenix Lodge , including Bros . W . H . fenkins , E . T . Carlyon , T . Solomon , VV . Tweedy , E .
D . Anderton , S . Scrpell , J . Bray , Sharp , Jose , Jeffery , Ferris , Alichell , and others . A delightful evening was spent , many good and interesting speeches being made , and some excellent songs sang . LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult , at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool .
The lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . Ballard , VV . AI ., supported by Bros . J . Davison , P . AI . ; W . Shortis , P . M . ; I . Stediford , P . AL ; W . Vaughan , S . W . ; G . Beeken , ' j . W . ; T . Chesworth , P . AL , Treas . ; A . Hart , Sec . ; R . Crispe , S . D . ; AI . Hart , J . D . ; H . Trevett , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; R . Cain , P . M . ; G . Hutchin , P . Armstrong , T . Thomson , G . H . Ward , F . Nelson , I . Jacobs , I .
Miller , T . Jackson , AI . I lynes , II . Dutton , [ I . T . Evans , J . P . Foster , J . h . Porter , A . Hood , W . Hawksworth , R . Ellison , R . Pritchard , 11 . Passmore , J . Blenkinsop , J . Aletcalfe , E . Griffiths , S . Rey , G . Gordon , G . Beard , W . J . Naylor , J . Ellis , R . Sherrington , J . AIossop , J , Alaher , E . Foxall , J . Foxall , H . Jones , J . Hanlon , J . Comins , I . Platts , J . Woodcock , T . Heaton , A . j .
Henochsberg , W . AI . 1502 , and others . In the visitors'list , which included some fifty names , there were conspicuous Bros . J . S . Cuthbert , 823 ; J . VV . Burgess , J . W . ^ H . Hatch , 220 ; T . F . Hill , 220 ; J . Holland , P . M . 821 ; P . Thomas , 1505 ; J . Hall , 241 ; R . Ellis , 823 ; J- F . Hall , 673 ; W . C . Connell , P . AI . 137 ( LC . ) ; W . ' Archer , P . AI . 1086 ; T . Shaw , W . AI . 823 ; J . H . Parker , Sec .
i 547 i J- A . Forrest , S . W . 1547 ; A . Alorrison , J . W . 1570 ; G . Sculthorpe , P . AI . 1035 ; W . Cottrell , I . P . M , 823 ; J . Pemberton , P . G . S ., P . AI . 1264 ; T . Dilcock , W . AL 594 ; T . Evans , P . M . 1356 ; J . Dutton , J . W . 477 j E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M . 1 , 56 ; ] . R . Bottomley , 1356 ; J . Peters , P . G . S . W . N . Wales * and Shropshire , P . AL 597 and 1488 ; T . Fozzard , P . AI .
103 s ; R . Williams , 594 ; H . Burrows , J . W . O 73 ; J . VV . Johnson , 1356 ; J . Wood , Treasurer 1094 ; * S . E . Ibbs , P . M . 594 , P . P . G . S . B . i W . Thompson , f . D . 1182 ; the Rev . G . H . Vernon , ALA ., P . P . G . C ; ' J . ; S . Barton , 1182 ; H . Nelson , P . AI . 673 and 1505 ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 ; G . Broadbridgc , P . P . G . D . C ; Captain T . Berry , S . W . 155 ; S . Alillikin ,
823 ; J . Lecomber , J . W . 594 ; and T . B . Harrison , 528 ( U . S . A . ) . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Air . T . Henry was initiated by Bro . Ballard , the retiring W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a manner which is rarely equalled in the Province of West Lancashire , the effectiveness of the working being greatly enhanced by the splendid style in which every offiof the
cer lodge did his share of the ceremony . Bro . W . Vaughan , the W . M . elect , was then presented by Bros , Shortis and Davison , P . M . 's of the Derby , to Bro . Ballard as the Installing Alaster . The work was excellently done by Bro . Ballard , whose maiden effort did him infinite credit , the addresses to the W . AL , officers , and brethren being given in a way which must have impressed
every ore who was present . The following were the officers invested : —Bros . J . W . Ballard , I . P . AI . ; G 2 « U , ' - ' Ashcr Ha " ' J- -5 M - Chesworth , l . M ., Treas . ( eighth time ) ; R . Crispe , Sec . ; Alaurice Hait , S . D . ; H . Trevett , J . D . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; 1 . Armstrong , I . G . ; Ellis , S . S . ; Hawksworth , J . S . ; Gordon , Asst . S . ; and Bro . Williamson , Tyler . There
were five propositions for initiation . The W . AL , in name ot the members of the lodge , presented a very valuable and exquisitely made P . AI . ' s jewel ( supplied by Bro . G . Kenning ) to Bro . J . W . Ballard , I . P . M ., and in the course of a pointed and forcible speech he referred to the admirable manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of We chair . Bro . Ballard responded in happy terms . There was also a presentation made to Bro . T . Chesworth , P . M .,
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Treas ., of a Treasurer ' s jewel , a suitable inscription by the members , as a token of the esteem in which he is held by all in the lodge . After this gift had been suitably acknowledged by Bro . Chesworth the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , which was served by Bro . Ball in good style . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given by the W . AI . with the most telling effect and
wellchosen terms . Several fine glees and songs were given by Bros . Veale , AI . Hart , A . J . Henochsberg , Hutchin , Ellis , and others , and the really charming performances by Bro . Gill on the " Fairy Bells" brought this - memorable " Derby" day of 1876 to a close . DEPTFORD . —Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 871 ) . — At the White Swan Tavern , 217 , High-street , Deptford ,
on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., was held the regular meeting of this well-established lodge . In the unavoidable absence of the W . AL , Bro . S . A . Lewin ( caused through urgent private business ) , Bro . George Andrews , P . M ., took the chair . Bro . Alfred Rolington , 1326 , was passed to the Second Degree . The bye-laws were revised . The byelaws were read ; the elections were proceeded with . They
were unanimous in" favour of Bros . jHenry James Tuson , S . W ., as W . AL ; William Andrews , P . AL , re-elected Treasurer ; and J . Bavin , P . AI . 147 , re-elected Tyler . The Auditors were elected . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The lodge vvas closed . There were present Bros . H . [ . Tuson , S . W . ; J . J . Pakes , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Aliddlesex , P . AL , Sec . ; J . Baxter
Langley , J . D . ; J . G . Vohnann , D . C . ; R . Harman , W . S . ; J . Hawker , P . AI . ; and some forty other members . Visitors : Bros . 6 . Hosgood , P . AI . 192 ; C . Graham , 1540 ; J . A . Smith , W . AI . 1178 ; H . Cutress , 1326 ; and some others . ST . DAT . —Lodge Tregullow ( No . 1006 . )—The Festival of St . John the "Evangelist took place on Tuesday , the 18 th ult . The brethren met at the lodge-00 m at 2 p . m ., when , after passing Bro . Edwards to the
Second Degree , Bro . Theophilus Alichell was installed as W . AI . The ceremony was very impressively performed by Bro . George Michell , P . AI . The W . AL then appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Edmund Rogers , I . P . AI . ; F . Bartlc , S . W . ; J . H . Alayne , J . W . ; Rev . J . Gillan , Chap . ; G . Alitchell , Treas . ; G . J . Gregor , Sec . ; Joseph Pryor , Assist . Sec . ; T . Provis , S . D . ; George Bray , J . D . ;
Thomas R . Alills , I . G . ; Piper and Dawe , Stewards ; W . Pryor , D . C . The banquet took place in the evening at Bro . Bennett ' s Ilotel . LIVERPOOL . —The Prince of "Wales Lodge ( No . 1035 ) . —The members of this lodge met a few days ago at the Alasonic Hall , Kirkdale , for the purpose of installing Bro . J . F . Newell , who had been re-elected W . AI .
for the ensuing year . There was a large assembly of brethren . Among others were Bros . AI'Nab , P . M . 103 s ; George Alorgan , P . AI . 10 ^; ( . Ellis , W . M . 1086 ; J . Lunt , P . M . 1086 , P . E . D . C ; Ibbs , P . AI . 1 . 94 ; M'Arthur , P . M . 10 S 6 ; H . Wyatt , W . M . 1473 ; Ilocken , P . M . 673 , 1505 ; II . Ashmore , W . AI . " 1323 ; and Berry , S . W . 135 , The LAI . was Bro . Fozzard , P . AI . 1035 . On the
readmission of the brethren , the W . AI . was saluted with all the honours , after which he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Willis , S . W . ; J . W . Al'Wcan , J . W . ; Bunting , Treas . ; T . M'Wcan , Sec ; R . R . Forshaw , A . Sec " ; Donkin , S . D . ; J . Waites , J . D . ; J . P . Bryan , S . S . ; VV . Forrester and R . Wilson , Stewards ; and Fozzard , P . AI ., D . C . After the ceremony the brethren
adjourned to the " Liverpool " dining-rooms , where a capital entertainment was provided by Bro . Ballard . After the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Bro . Fozzard , in proposing " The Health of the W . AL , " highly eulogised his policy during the past year , which had resulted in placing the lodge in such a prosperous condition , and expressed a hope that next vear might sec
a still further progress under his rule . The W . AL , in responding , said he had had but one aim , which lie was determined to carry out in the face of all obstacles , and that was the welfare of the lodge . He referred to lhe former position of the lodge , some seven years ago , when it was among the foremost of the province , and hoped it would very shortly take the same position . After a most
agreeable evening the brethren separated . The musical duties of the installation and banquet were efficiently performed by Bros . Bryan , C . E . Bryan , Queen , Rees , and Forrester . HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —This lodge assembled in full strength at the celebrated Alitrc Hotel , on Saturday , the 22 nd January , it
being the installation of the W . AI . Bro . Keily , the outgoing Alaster , took the chair at three o ' clock , and , being ably supported by the officers of the lodge , performed the ceremony of passing a brother to the Second Degree in a faultless manner . Bro . John Hervey , the G . Secretary , then assumed the chair for the purpose of installing the new Alaster , Bro . David W . Pearsc , P . AL 657 . Amongst
the brethren were noticed the R . W . Bros . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . Prov . D . G . M . ; R . W . Little , Prov . G . S . W ., Treas . ; H . G . " Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Sec ; H . Phythian , Prov . G . Sec ; C . Coote , P . Prov . G . O . ; Rev . David Shaboe , P . Prov . G . Chaplain ; D . W . Pearse , S . W . and W . M . ; E . S . Berrie , J . W . ; E . J . Southwell , S . O . ; D . Bindoff , J . D . ; and a large
number of members of the lodge . The ceremony of installation was delivered by the Grand Secretary in a way so well known to those members of the Craft who have had the pleasure of witnessing the work of that V . W . brother . The W . AL , Bro . Pearse , then appointed and invested the following brethren officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . J . W . Berrie , S . W . ; E . J . Southwell , J . W . ; R . W .
Little , Prov . G . S . W ., Treas . ; H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Sec . ; Rev . D . Shaboe , P . Prov . G . C , S . D . ; R . L . Sindall , J . D . ; II . AI . Gordon , I . G . ; C . Coote , P . Prov . G . O ., Org . ; T . C . Woollard , M . C . ; B . Alallam , Stwd . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler . The W . M . then invested Bro . Keily , I . P . M ., with a very elegant Past Master ' s jewel , voted to him by the lojge , and for which Bro . Keily expressed his acknow-
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ledgments in very graceful terms . The brethren then retired to an excellent banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Sadler , and after the cloth was cleared the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to . The visitors were Bros . O . H . Pearson , P . Prov . G . D .
Aliddlesex ; H . Brahams , of 8 ; C ; T . I-I . Edmands , P . G . Steward 8 ; T . Allen , 6 ; ; J . Willcox , 975 ; J . Green , S . VV . 27 ; Col Peters , Prov . S . G . D . Aliddlesex ; Alajor Shadwell Gierke , P . Prov . G . W . Devon ; A . C . Lewis , 231 ; F . Binckes , Secretary Boys' School ; A . AfcStellard Wix , 735 , Nelson ,
N . Z . FOREST HILL . —West Kent Lodge ( No . 1297 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Saturday at the Railway Hotel , Forest Hill . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . AL , Bro . J . Allen , assisted by Bros . Stead , as S . W ., and Crouch , as J . W ., the election of W . AL , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was
proceeded with . A ballot having been taken , the W . M . declared that Bro . Stead was elected as the incoming W . AI . In him they would have a brother who would fill the chair with credit to the lodge and to himself . Bro . Stead , in thanking the brethren for electing him , said he did not expect to fulfil the duties of Master so well as those who had preceded him , especially the present W . AL , but he
could , promise them to do his best to be worthy of his predecessors . Previous to the ballot for Treasurer , Bro . Warren , P . AL , who had held that office since the establishment of the West Kent Lodge , requested the brethren not to reelect him , as he was unable to attend to the duties of the office any longer . Aluch regret was expressed at the decision of Bro . Warren , and Bro . Leonard , the Secretary ,
was elected as Treasurer . Bro . Beckett was re-elected unanimously as Tyler , and after some other business had been transacted the lodge closed in perfect harmony . The banquet which followed labour being concluded , the W . M . proposed the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " and in so doing said there was no doubt that Her Alajesty had the welfare of the Craft at heart , and this was shown by
the fact that most of her sons were Freemasons . The toast was drunk with Alasonic honours . The W . AL , in proposing the next toast , said the Prince of Wales was also the Prince of Alasons . ( Cheers . ) That he was both no one would dispute , and in his visit to the , East His Royal Highness had never neglected an opportunity to do honour to the Craft , or to promote its interests . ( Cheers . ) They
all wished him a safe and happy return to this country , as they wished him long life and prosperity , whether as the Prince of Wales or the Prince of Alasons . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The W . AL said that it was essential for the well-being of the Craft that the Grand Officers should bc worthy of their position , and he was sure they would echo his words when he said that the Earl
of Carnarvon had given immense satisfaction as Pro Grand Alaster . ( Cheers . ) Lord Skelmersdale , the Deputy Grand Master , also had always shown a great desire to promote the interest of the Craft , and there was no question that its interests would be well maintained by those who now ruled in Grand Lodge during the absence of our Grand Alaster . ( Cheers . ) He gave , in all sincerity , " The
Healths of the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the other members of Grand Lodge . " The toast was received with due honours . Bro . Kindon , P . AL , proposed "The Health of the W . AI . " He had conducted the ceremonies of the lodge and presided over their banquets like a gentleman and a good Alason . The W . AL , in reply , said he was veiy sensible of their
kindness in looking over any shortcomings on his part , and he felt they had not been few . He had always striven to earn their approbation and to conduct the business of the lodge well . Those who had gone before him had shown excellent examples of what W . Alasters ought to be , and he felt that he had been well repaid if he had fulfilled the duties of the chair to the satisfaction of his
brethren . He had perhaps had fewer opportunities than most Freemasons of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the Craft . There were some positions in life which men were compelled to hold , as in his own case , in which there was very little chance of cultivating Alasonry , and under these circumstances if he had succeeded in maintaining the reputation cf the lodge he felt that he had been most fortunate . He returned them his heartfelt thanks for the
way in which they had supported him during his term of office ; he should always remember with pleasure his 12 months in the chair , and his wish was that the West Kent Lodge would always flourish . " The Health of the W . AI . Elect" was then proposed by the W . AL , and was replied to by Bro . Stead , S . W . The other customary toasts brought the proceedings of a very pleasant evening to a happy close .
INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 1507 ) . —The members of this energetic young lodge held their first anniversary banquet on Friday , the 28 th ult ,, at the rooms of the Metropolitan Club , a 6 i ) , Pentonville-road , King ' s Cross , Bro . J . Willing , I . P . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . j . J . Michael , W . AI . 1507 ,
in the chair of the I . P . AI . ; T . Williams , S . VV . 1507 , and Sec . 177 -, and C . J . Scales , J . D . 1507 , as the other principal officers . Among the members and visitors present were Bros . W . M . Stiles , D . C , and Assist . Sec . 1507 , Hon . Sec . ; H . Stiles , Odell , W . Reade , F . Sainsbu ' ry , Child , Gilbert , sen ., Simonn , Swaagman , Side , J . W . Berrie , J . W . 1293 and 1185 ; Gomm , H . Scales , Rogers , Ormiston , Liddell , Shanklin , VanCamp , Fenner , Fisher , Davis , Verdon
Gardner , Gilbert , II . AI . Levy , Lewis , and E . C . Alassey ( " Freemason " ) . The banquet was prepared at the rooms of the Metropolitan Club , and reflected great credit on the chef , being of excellent quality , and admirably served . On the removal of tbe cloth , Bro . Willing rose and said that the first toast he had to propose was certainly of a routine character , but when a young lodge met at its first anniversary banquet it behoved them to show that they were not behind other lodges in that quality upon which