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great capacity and the administrative ability of Bro Broughton . In losing him , the speaker and the Provincial Grand Master felt that they were losing a sound , adviser , ancl a thoroughly efficient ancl capable Freemason , one who had done the Province of South Wales great credit , and had represented it in a way which reflected honour upon the province to which he belonged . His
future he trusted might be successful , and he begged to assure him that he went to his new abode freighted with the kindest and . most fraternal good wishes for his health and happiness . They warmly hoped that whatever prosperity he had enjoyed in the past would be doubled and trebled in the future ; that he might find , if possible , even kinder friends in a distant land than in his own ; and that
lie might not quite forget them—that they might occasionally sec him and frequently hear of his happiness , his progress , and his prosperity . The Worshi pful Master , who in proposing the next toast betrayed great emotion , said they had met to drink the health of a very old and valued brother who was shortly- going from amongst them—the health of Bro . Broughton . He would ask them
first to drink it as the health of a Mason , and , secondly , as a man . In the first capacity they would remember how , wh ; n the lodge was under a cloud , Bro . Broughton had come forward and rescued it from the oblivion and the very heavy difficulties which surrounded it . They would not forget how well he had represented them both in London and elsewhere , how he had brought honour to the lodge
and to himself . He was now going to a foreign land , far away from them , but when he looked upon the jewel , which the lodge had previously presented to him , and which represented the love of 24 or 23 Masons , his thoughts would find their way back over the intervening thousands of miles , and he would remember with pleasure those many evenings they had spent and enjoyed together . They all
wished him God speed . Referring to Bro . Broughton in Jiis other capacity , the speaker said that , looking back upon the many happy hours he had spent in the society of Bro . Broughton and his wife , and thinking that they would recur no more , the future seemed to him blank indeed . Every heart present would beat with his ( the speaker ' s ) , and every feeling would go with his when he asserted that
they would sorely miss their brother , that they wished him a prosperous journey , and remembering that they might never meet him there again , he would express the hope that they might all assemble in that Grand Lodge above where partings never tto ' v place . Thc toast was received with every mark of fraternal affection . Bro . Broughton , in responding , siid there was a passage
in Shakespeare which ran thus : — " It has been taught us from the primal state that thc ebbed-man , ne'er loved till ne'er worth love , comes 'cleared b y being lacked . " With all due respect to the immortal poet , he ventured to think that he was wrong . The kindness which the members of the Brecon Lodge had shown towards him on a former occasion , their presence that night , and the words which
had fallen from thc Worshipful Master , would prove that they , at all events , did not wait till a man had gone from the world before they acknowledged what they believed to be his merits . He thanked them most sincerely , and he also thanked Masonry , which put into every man ' s heart those kindly , brotherly , affectionate feelings . Their watchwords of brotherly love and truth did well compare with
thc words of that old Book which they all so much respected , and which bid them " do unto others as they would he done by , " and told them that charity covered a multitude of sins . These were the sentiments which should and did fill the hearts of Masons ; and when they looked upon the Order in that light they found that it disposed them to kindlier and more generous feelings—that it enabled them
to put a more charitable construction upon each other ' s actions—and that it caused them to relieve men when tbey would not otherwise do so . It smoothed the way of life , and provided them with a platform on which politics , and reli gion , and sectarian differences found no part . Whether a man was a Unitarian , a Trinitarian , or even an Atheist , if he was . 1 Mason , he should believe him to be
an honest man . He ( the speaker ) could hardly see how an Atheist could be . 1 Freemason . Freemasonry might include all men who believed in a God , without reference to sect or religion , but no man could enter a lodge and remain there who did not believe in an AU-sceing Providence . Of course there were many Masons who were not what they ought to be ; but he contended that Freemasonry
was a thing which helped to make them good— . 1 thing which no man need be ashamed of , and of which every man might be proud . Referring to the immediate subject ofthe toast , Brother Broughton thanked them with great fervour for their kindness , and remarked , in conclusion , that it might yet please the All-Wise Being to let him lay his bones and those of his wife and children in the country
of his birth . However that might be , he left England with the full determination to do his best in the country of his adoption , and , please God , he would also do his best to keep up the cause of Freemasonry there . A succession of other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was passed . GIBRALTAR . —MERIDIAN LODGE ( NO . 743 ) . —A
meeting of this lodge was held at Governor ' s Parade , Gibraltar , on Wednesday , ! 2 th May , 1873 . Present : Bros . Lieut . W . T . Deverell , P . M . ; W . Woodward , P . M . ; W . Vines , Acting S . W . ; M . A . Mclnerney , J . W . ; W . A . Barron , Sec . ; 11 . Rowe , S . D . ; Major-Surgeon T . J . Tucker , I . G . ; A . Burton , Tyler and Steward ; W . Franklin , F . Compton , Lieut . H . W . F . Phillips ,
T . Woodward . Visitors : Bros . D . Dallas , P . M . -521 ;; T . Beale , P . M . 323 ; J . , J . R . Morgan , P . M . 113-, J . Holliday , P . M . 323 ; and 19 Master Masons , Arc , as visitors . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the' previous meeting read and confirmed . In the absence of the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Major T . E . Swettcnham , through a family bereavement , the chair was ably filled by our distinguished
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and excellent P . M . Lieut . W . T . Deverell , who has always taken the very highest interest in the Craft and our lodge in particular . He was supported by the P . M . 's above mentioned . The lodge being opened in the First Degree , the presiding Master stated the business of the evening , viz ., the installation of Bro . W . Vines , M . M . M . and R . A ., as W . M ., in accordance with the minutes of the previous
meeting , besides which Bro . Lieut . R . W . Fergusson Phillips was proposed a joining member by Bro . Deverell , [ snel seconded by Bro . Vines , which proposition was unanimously carried . The lodge was then raised to tbe Second Degree , and Bro . Deverell requested the Installing Master to be so kind as to preside , which request was at once complied with . All brethren net P . M . ' s were then requested to
retire , and on being re-admitted went through the usual Masonic acknowledgments , the proclamation being most ably and enthusiastically made and declared by the Installing Master , Bro . Morgan , who declared that Bro . W . Vines had been duly installed W . M . of the Meridian Lodge , No . 743 , for the present year . The W . M . then invested his officers with their badges of office as follows : —Bros .
Phillips , S . W . ; ( Franklin ( M . M . M ., R . A ,, and Knt . Comp , of the B . E . of Prussia ) , J . W . ; W . Arthur Barron ( for thc third year ) , Sec . ; J . Herbert , Treas . ; T . Woodward , I . G . ; H . Rowe , S . D . ; R . Randall , J . D . ; A , Burton , Tyler . A vote of thanks was then proposed by the W . M ., ancl seconded by P . M . Deverell , to P . M . Morgan for his kindness in conducting the installation , and also
for the very admirable way in which he carried out his difficult but always heartfelt duty . Nothing further having been proposed for the good of Freemasonry , or this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren retired to lheir banqueting room , where a splendid repast was provided under the direction ofthe newly installed W . M . Th .-usual loyal and
Masonic toasts , " The Queen ancl the Craft , " were "iven and responded to , and short speeches were the order of the evening . " The Health of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was next proposed b y the W . M ., and responded to ns Masons only can respond to their Royal Master . " The Health of thc Visiting Brethren " was then proposed , and the W . M . in doing so
remarked that the Meridian Lodge was always fortunate in this respect , as they , the Meridian Lodge , invariably had the pleasure of seeing many visiting members at their lodge meetings , and trusted that such a good feeling might continue during their stayat Gibraltar . The usual Tyler ' s toast followed , and after it had been responded to the brethren separated , after having spent a very pleasant
and happy evening . JERSEY . —ST . AUHIN ' S LODGE ( No . 93 8 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its 12 U 1 anniversary meeting at the Masonic Temple , Jersey , on Tuesday , the lSth May , for the purpose of installing Wor . Bro . Edward Martel , S . W ., P . M . 491 , P . G . D . C , and Prov . Grand Steward at the Installation of ll . U . ll . the Prince of Wales . Inconsequence
of the absence of the W . M ., Wor . Bro . J . O'Flaherty , the ceremony of instillation was performed in a most admirable style by Wor . Bro . Dr . R . J . F . Smith , P . P . G . J . W . The officers were invested with their respective badges by the newly-installed W . M . in a manner deserving of the highest praise , to which , be it said , every appointment met with the approbation of all present . After the lodge
business was terminated the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Hall , where . 1 sumptuous dinner was provided by VV . Bro ' . W . II . Long , P . M . of the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received in a most enthusiastic manner . In tile course of the evening the W . M . drew the attention of the brethren to the ceremony of presenting a silver snuff-box and Masonic jewel
( proceeds from a general subscription ) to Bro . G . Rogers , in token of his faithful services as Tyler to the different lodges in the Province . At the request of the W . M . the Prov . Grand Secretary presented the tokens in a manner which fully interpreted the feelings of all present . Bro . Rogers thanked tlie brethren for their kindness , and said the beautiful present that was made to him would be a
talisman for further diligence and assiduity to the cause of Masonry . Past Master J . O . Le Sueur proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke of his capital working , and likewise ofhis sterling qualities as a working Mason . The W . M . responded iu very appropriate terms , and proposed the toast of the Visitors . Bros , present —| . Durell , P . M . 390 , and P . P . G . S . W . ; M . Gallcchan , P . M . 491 ,
W . M . 877 , and P . P . G . S . W . ; Ed . Gilley , W . M . 491 , P . G . A . D . C , and Prov . G . Steward at 1 I . R . I I . the Prince of Wales' Installation ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . M . 491 , and Prov . G . Sec , and several distinguished brethren . The toast was responded to by Wor . Bro . T . W . Benham , P . M . 1003 , W . M . 244 , and Prov . G . Treas . After several good songs , the Tyler ' s toast concluded an evening which
will be long remembered 111 the annals of St . Aubin s Lodge . SOUTHEND . —Piuoiiv LODGE ( Xo . 1000 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southend-on-Sea , on Tuesday , the 23 th May . The W . M .., Bvo . A . Lucking , P . M . if > o , ami P . A . G . D . C , opened the lodge , assisted by his officers , viz .: Bros . E . E . Phillips ,
P . M . 379 , S . W . ; Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . M . and P . Z . 214 , M . E . Z . 1000 , Grand Chaplain , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . M . and P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M ., W . M . 160 , and P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; W . Frost , S . D . ; W . P . Belliss , J . D . ; W . Chignell , I . G . ; S . J . Weston and F . Cantor , Stewards . Thc following members were also present : —Bros . J . R . Hemmann , I . P . M ; 11 . Rowley , P . M . and P . P . S . G . D . ; S .
Cox , P . M . ; W . Chaplin , ) . S . Hanson , A . M . Masterson , 11 . Hicks , G . F . Jones , L . Warren , G . Berry , F . V . Sillings , J . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 ( I . C ) , E . Plenty , J . South , jun ., W . W . Whistleng . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Fairtlough , P . D . G . D ., Maltaj W . M . Greta , Lodge 1073 , and De L'Andason . The business of the lodge consisted of inising Bro . G . F . Jones to the sublime degree of M . M ., and initiating into the mysteries of the Craft Mr . Henry
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Joseph Hancock , the whole of the ceremonies , including the tr . iditioii . il history of the Third Degree , being very abl y performed by the W . M ., the charge to the candidate being given by the S . W . with his usual ability . The W . M . their rose and said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to beg Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram's acceptance of an address , signed by the members of the lodge ,
congratulating him upon being appointed to the dignity of Grand Chaplain of England by the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . tha Prince of Wales . The W . M ., on presenting the address to him , in the course of his remarks said that it would hand down to his family the memory of how he was honoured and respected by the members of the Priory Lodge . Bro . Wigram thanked the brethren for their kind
feelings toward him in an appropriate speech . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren separated until September next . The address is a beautiful of the highest style of illumination , and framed in a handsome gilt frame . TIVERTON . —ST . PETER ' S LODGE ( XO . 112 ;) . —The
usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult . ; present—Bros . T . Parkhouse , W . M . ; Patterson , I . P . M . ; Dickinson , Chaplain ; Davey , P . M ., as S . W . ; Reed , jun ., J . W . ; Mills , P . M ., P . G . O ., Sec . ; Cockram , S . D . ; Bartlct * , J . D . ; Williams , as I . G . ; John Melhuish and B . Taylor , Stewards ; Crabb , M C ; Andrews , Org . ; Recd . 'P . M ., P . Piov . G . D . ; H . Melhuish ,
0 . P . Martin , and Vaughan . Thc minutes of the last lodge having , been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . E . 'Pike and Mr . A . Arbcry , two candidates for Freemasonry , and in both cases was found in the affirmative . The former gentleman being in attendance , was duly initiated , the ceremony , being performed in an admirable manner by the W . M ., ably assisted as to the
musical arrangements by Bro . Andrews , Org . Th ; W . M . then , on behalf of himself and the other members of the lodge who had attended the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of W ales , presented , as a slight memorial of that grand event , a proof copy of the excellent portrait of our M . W . G . M ., engraved by Bro . Harty , observing that , striking and grand as was the spectacle in itself , the thought that
most impressed itself on his mind was the proof it gave of the reality and vitality of Freemasonry , that large and yet selected assemblage being brought together , not to diccuss any great question , but simply to evince their loyalty to the Craft , and to pay their homage to the Prince who had consented to become their head . A vote of thanks to thc doners for their acceptable present , proposed by Bro .
Partridge , and seconded by Bro . Reed , P . M ., terminated the proceedings . LIVERPOOL . —DUKE or EniNnuncii LODGE ( No . 1182 ) . —This lodge , which has recently been transplanted from the coffee house , Wavertree , to town quarters at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , met there on Thursday , the 13 th ult ., when the First and Second Degrees were
capitally given by Bro . J . A . Edginton , W . M . The officers and brethren present were Bros . J . W . Williams , I . P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , S . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., | . W . ; VV . Brown , Treas . . J . W il ] inms , Sec : T . Davies , S . D . ; G . Muskcr , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , I . G . ; 'I . Smelson , S . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . ' , Tyler ; A . D . Hesketh , J . O . Rea . T . Lincoln , A . Barclay , J . Parry , G . L . Brunton , R . Leader ,
J . Weston , J . T . W ood , W . Guylar , T . Hunt , J . Clcworth , II . Sawyer , C . Llewellyn , H . Sale , J . Bundcll , j . Curlander , C . Jones , R . Pennock , B . Wilson , S . Xewbold , R . Hargreaves , A . Thorns , and T . Curtis . The visitors were Bros ' . G . Graham , 823 ; A . Robertson , 22 ( S . C ) , ancl W . D . Rowse , I . P . M . 394 . During the evening the revised by-laws with additions , were taken into consideration , and
the whole of the suggestions made by the revising committee were agreed to , the most important alteration being the raising of the initiation fee . It was agreed , on the motion of Bro . Martin , J . W ., that the thanks of thc lodge should be conveyed to Bros . II . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , and W . Laidlaw , P . P . G . S . B ., who had acted as arbitrators in connection with a recent reference in
connection with the lodge . Five or six propositions for initiation having been made , the lodge was duly and solemnly closed . MANCHESTER . —Loncii : or TRUTH ( No . 1438 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , May I st , at the Royal Archer , Dale-street . The lodge was opened at 4 o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . II . Smith . The
minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the candidate for initiation not being present , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Davies and Dickenson then answered the necessary questions in a very satisfactory manner , and having been entrusted , retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when Bros . Davies and Dickenson were duly raised , the former by the
W . M ., the latter by Bro . R . Caldwell , P . M . and D . of C , whose working is too well known in East Lancashire to need comment , the general good working of the lodge being due to his zeal and ability as Instruction Master . The Historical Lecture was most ably given by Bro . C . Pearson , S . W ., who also presented the working tools . Alter the lodge had been lowered to thc First Degree ,
hearty good wishes were given from visitois , and two propositions for initiation . In consequence of the much regretted absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Turner ,, the motion to alter fees stands adjourned . At the banquet twenty-nine brethren sat clown , the same being served by Bro . Potts , in his usual satisfactory style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed at thc festive board , that of " The
Visitors " being responded to by Bro . Cope , P . M ., of Townley Parker ; C Raynor , S . W . of 149 ; an . l Bro . Holbrook , of Integrity , 1 ( 13 , who eulogised thc working of the lodge , making special mention of the part taken by Bro . Pearson , S . W ., whose position as W . M . of the Wilton , 1077 , well qualifies him to discharge such important duties . LIVERPOOL . —LODGE or ISRAEL ( No . 1505 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this young but most prosperous
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great capacity and the administrative ability of Bro Broughton . In losing him , the speaker and the Provincial Grand Master felt that they were losing a sound , adviser , ancl a thoroughly efficient ancl capable Freemason , one who had done the Province of South Wales great credit , and had represented it in a way which reflected honour upon the province to which he belonged . His
future he trusted might be successful , and he begged to assure him that he went to his new abode freighted with the kindest and . most fraternal good wishes for his health and happiness . They warmly hoped that whatever prosperity he had enjoyed in the past would be doubled and trebled in the future ; that he might find , if possible , even kinder friends in a distant land than in his own ; and that
lie might not quite forget them—that they might occasionally sec him and frequently hear of his happiness , his progress , and his prosperity . The Worshi pful Master , who in proposing the next toast betrayed great emotion , said they had met to drink the health of a very old and valued brother who was shortly- going from amongst them—the health of Bro . Broughton . He would ask them
first to drink it as the health of a Mason , and , secondly , as a man . In the first capacity they would remember how , wh ; n the lodge was under a cloud , Bro . Broughton had come forward and rescued it from the oblivion and the very heavy difficulties which surrounded it . They would not forget how well he had represented them both in London and elsewhere , how he had brought honour to the lodge
and to himself . He was now going to a foreign land , far away from them , but when he looked upon the jewel , which the lodge had previously presented to him , and which represented the love of 24 or 23 Masons , his thoughts would find their way back over the intervening thousands of miles , and he would remember with pleasure those many evenings they had spent and enjoyed together . They all
wished him God speed . Referring to Bro . Broughton in Jiis other capacity , the speaker said that , looking back upon the many happy hours he had spent in the society of Bro . Broughton and his wife , and thinking that they would recur no more , the future seemed to him blank indeed . Every heart present would beat with his ( the speaker ' s ) , and every feeling would go with his when he asserted that
they would sorely miss their brother , that they wished him a prosperous journey , and remembering that they might never meet him there again , he would express the hope that they might all assemble in that Grand Lodge above where partings never tto ' v place . Thc toast was received with every mark of fraternal affection . Bro . Broughton , in responding , siid there was a passage
in Shakespeare which ran thus : — " It has been taught us from the primal state that thc ebbed-man , ne'er loved till ne'er worth love , comes 'cleared b y being lacked . " With all due respect to the immortal poet , he ventured to think that he was wrong . The kindness which the members of the Brecon Lodge had shown towards him on a former occasion , their presence that night , and the words which
had fallen from thc Worshipful Master , would prove that they , at all events , did not wait till a man had gone from the world before they acknowledged what they believed to be his merits . He thanked them most sincerely , and he also thanked Masonry , which put into every man ' s heart those kindly , brotherly , affectionate feelings . Their watchwords of brotherly love and truth did well compare with
thc words of that old Book which they all so much respected , and which bid them " do unto others as they would he done by , " and told them that charity covered a multitude of sins . These were the sentiments which should and did fill the hearts of Masons ; and when they looked upon the Order in that light they found that it disposed them to kindlier and more generous feelings—that it enabled them
to put a more charitable construction upon each other ' s actions—and that it caused them to relieve men when tbey would not otherwise do so . It smoothed the way of life , and provided them with a platform on which politics , and reli gion , and sectarian differences found no part . Whether a man was a Unitarian , a Trinitarian , or even an Atheist , if he was . 1 Mason , he should believe him to be
an honest man . He ( the speaker ) could hardly see how an Atheist could be . 1 Freemason . Freemasonry might include all men who believed in a God , without reference to sect or religion , but no man could enter a lodge and remain there who did not believe in an AU-sceing Providence . Of course there were many Masons who were not what they ought to be ; but he contended that Freemasonry
was a thing which helped to make them good— . 1 thing which no man need be ashamed of , and of which every man might be proud . Referring to the immediate subject ofthe toast , Brother Broughton thanked them with great fervour for their kindness , and remarked , in conclusion , that it might yet please the All-Wise Being to let him lay his bones and those of his wife and children in the country
of his birth . However that might be , he left England with the full determination to do his best in the country of his adoption , and , please God , he would also do his best to keep up the cause of Freemasonry there . A succession of other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was passed . GIBRALTAR . —MERIDIAN LODGE ( NO . 743 ) . —A
meeting of this lodge was held at Governor ' s Parade , Gibraltar , on Wednesday , ! 2 th May , 1873 . Present : Bros . Lieut . W . T . Deverell , P . M . ; W . Woodward , P . M . ; W . Vines , Acting S . W . ; M . A . Mclnerney , J . W . ; W . A . Barron , Sec . ; 11 . Rowe , S . D . ; Major-Surgeon T . J . Tucker , I . G . ; A . Burton , Tyler and Steward ; W . Franklin , F . Compton , Lieut . H . W . F . Phillips ,
T . Woodward . Visitors : Bros . D . Dallas , P . M . -521 ;; T . Beale , P . M . 323 ; J . , J . R . Morgan , P . M . 113-, J . Holliday , P . M . 323 ; and 19 Master Masons , Arc , as visitors . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the' previous meeting read and confirmed . In the absence of the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Major T . E . Swettcnham , through a family bereavement , the chair was ably filled by our distinguished
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and excellent P . M . Lieut . W . T . Deverell , who has always taken the very highest interest in the Craft and our lodge in particular . He was supported by the P . M . 's above mentioned . The lodge being opened in the First Degree , the presiding Master stated the business of the evening , viz ., the installation of Bro . W . Vines , M . M . M . and R . A ., as W . M ., in accordance with the minutes of the previous
meeting , besides which Bro . Lieut . R . W . Fergusson Phillips was proposed a joining member by Bro . Deverell , [ snel seconded by Bro . Vines , which proposition was unanimously carried . The lodge was then raised to tbe Second Degree , and Bro . Deverell requested the Installing Master to be so kind as to preside , which request was at once complied with . All brethren net P . M . ' s were then requested to
retire , and on being re-admitted went through the usual Masonic acknowledgments , the proclamation being most ably and enthusiastically made and declared by the Installing Master , Bro . Morgan , who declared that Bro . W . Vines had been duly installed W . M . of the Meridian Lodge , No . 743 , for the present year . The W . M . then invested his officers with their badges of office as follows : —Bros .
Phillips , S . W . ; ( Franklin ( M . M . M ., R . A ,, and Knt . Comp , of the B . E . of Prussia ) , J . W . ; W . Arthur Barron ( for thc third year ) , Sec . ; J . Herbert , Treas . ; T . Woodward , I . G . ; H . Rowe , S . D . ; R . Randall , J . D . ; A , Burton , Tyler . A vote of thanks was then proposed by the W . M ., ancl seconded by P . M . Deverell , to P . M . Morgan for his kindness in conducting the installation , and also
for the very admirable way in which he carried out his difficult but always heartfelt duty . Nothing further having been proposed for the good of Freemasonry , or this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren retired to lheir banqueting room , where a splendid repast was provided under the direction ofthe newly installed W . M . Th .-usual loyal and
Masonic toasts , " The Queen ancl the Craft , " were "iven and responded to , and short speeches were the order of the evening . " The Health of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was next proposed b y the W . M ., and responded to ns Masons only can respond to their Royal Master . " The Health of thc Visiting Brethren " was then proposed , and the W . M . in doing so
remarked that the Meridian Lodge was always fortunate in this respect , as they , the Meridian Lodge , invariably had the pleasure of seeing many visiting members at their lodge meetings , and trusted that such a good feeling might continue during their stayat Gibraltar . The usual Tyler ' s toast followed , and after it had been responded to the brethren separated , after having spent a very pleasant
and happy evening . JERSEY . —ST . AUHIN ' S LODGE ( No . 93 8 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its 12 U 1 anniversary meeting at the Masonic Temple , Jersey , on Tuesday , the lSth May , for the purpose of installing Wor . Bro . Edward Martel , S . W ., P . M . 491 , P . G . D . C , and Prov . Grand Steward at the Installation of ll . U . ll . the Prince of Wales . Inconsequence
of the absence of the W . M ., Wor . Bro . J . O'Flaherty , the ceremony of instillation was performed in a most admirable style by Wor . Bro . Dr . R . J . F . Smith , P . P . G . J . W . The officers were invested with their respective badges by the newly-installed W . M . in a manner deserving of the highest praise , to which , be it said , every appointment met with the approbation of all present . After the lodge
business was terminated the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Hall , where . 1 sumptuous dinner was provided by VV . Bro ' . W . II . Long , P . M . of the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received in a most enthusiastic manner . In tile course of the evening the W . M . drew the attention of the brethren to the ceremony of presenting a silver snuff-box and Masonic jewel
( proceeds from a general subscription ) to Bro . G . Rogers , in token of his faithful services as Tyler to the different lodges in the Province . At the request of the W . M . the Prov . Grand Secretary presented the tokens in a manner which fully interpreted the feelings of all present . Bro . Rogers thanked tlie brethren for their kindness , and said the beautiful present that was made to him would be a
talisman for further diligence and assiduity to the cause of Masonry . Past Master J . O . Le Sueur proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke of his capital working , and likewise ofhis sterling qualities as a working Mason . The W . M . responded iu very appropriate terms , and proposed the toast of the Visitors . Bros , present —| . Durell , P . M . 390 , and P . P . G . S . W . ; M . Gallcchan , P . M . 491 ,
W . M . 877 , and P . P . G . S . W . ; Ed . Gilley , W . M . 491 , P . G . A . D . C , and Prov . G . Steward at 1 I . R . I I . the Prince of Wales' Installation ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . M . 491 , and Prov . G . Sec , and several distinguished brethren . The toast was responded to by Wor . Bro . T . W . Benham , P . M . 1003 , W . M . 244 , and Prov . G . Treas . After several good songs , the Tyler ' s toast concluded an evening which
will be long remembered 111 the annals of St . Aubin s Lodge . SOUTHEND . —Piuoiiv LODGE ( Xo . 1000 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southend-on-Sea , on Tuesday , the 23 th May . The W . M .., Bvo . A . Lucking , P . M . if > o , ami P . A . G . D . C , opened the lodge , assisted by his officers , viz .: Bros . E . E . Phillips ,
P . M . 379 , S . W . ; Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . M . and P . Z . 214 , M . E . Z . 1000 , Grand Chaplain , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . M . and P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M ., W . M . 160 , and P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; W . Frost , S . D . ; W . P . Belliss , J . D . ; W . Chignell , I . G . ; S . J . Weston and F . Cantor , Stewards . Thc following members were also present : —Bros . J . R . Hemmann , I . P . M ; 11 . Rowley , P . M . and P . P . S . G . D . ; S .
Cox , P . M . ; W . Chaplin , ) . S . Hanson , A . M . Masterson , 11 . Hicks , G . F . Jones , L . Warren , G . Berry , F . V . Sillings , J . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 ( I . C ) , E . Plenty , J . South , jun ., W . W . Whistleng . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Fairtlough , P . D . G . D ., Maltaj W . M . Greta , Lodge 1073 , and De L'Andason . The business of the lodge consisted of inising Bro . G . F . Jones to the sublime degree of M . M ., and initiating into the mysteries of the Craft Mr . Henry
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Joseph Hancock , the whole of the ceremonies , including the tr . iditioii . il history of the Third Degree , being very abl y performed by the W . M ., the charge to the candidate being given by the S . W . with his usual ability . The W . M . their rose and said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to beg Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram's acceptance of an address , signed by the members of the lodge ,
congratulating him upon being appointed to the dignity of Grand Chaplain of England by the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . tha Prince of Wales . The W . M ., on presenting the address to him , in the course of his remarks said that it would hand down to his family the memory of how he was honoured and respected by the members of the Priory Lodge . Bro . Wigram thanked the brethren for their kind
feelings toward him in an appropriate speech . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren separated until September next . The address is a beautiful of the highest style of illumination , and framed in a handsome gilt frame . TIVERTON . —ST . PETER ' S LODGE ( XO . 112 ;) . —The
usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult . ; present—Bros . T . Parkhouse , W . M . ; Patterson , I . P . M . ; Dickinson , Chaplain ; Davey , P . M ., as S . W . ; Reed , jun ., J . W . ; Mills , P . M ., P . G . O ., Sec . ; Cockram , S . D . ; Bartlct * , J . D . ; Williams , as I . G . ; John Melhuish and B . Taylor , Stewards ; Crabb , M C ; Andrews , Org . ; Recd . 'P . M ., P . Piov . G . D . ; H . Melhuish ,
0 . P . Martin , and Vaughan . Thc minutes of the last lodge having , been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . E . 'Pike and Mr . A . Arbcry , two candidates for Freemasonry , and in both cases was found in the affirmative . The former gentleman being in attendance , was duly initiated , the ceremony , being performed in an admirable manner by the W . M ., ably assisted as to the
musical arrangements by Bro . Andrews , Org . Th ; W . M . then , on behalf of himself and the other members of the lodge who had attended the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of W ales , presented , as a slight memorial of that grand event , a proof copy of the excellent portrait of our M . W . G . M ., engraved by Bro . Harty , observing that , striking and grand as was the spectacle in itself , the thought that
most impressed itself on his mind was the proof it gave of the reality and vitality of Freemasonry , that large and yet selected assemblage being brought together , not to diccuss any great question , but simply to evince their loyalty to the Craft , and to pay their homage to the Prince who had consented to become their head . A vote of thanks to thc doners for their acceptable present , proposed by Bro .
Partridge , and seconded by Bro . Reed , P . M ., terminated the proceedings . LIVERPOOL . —DUKE or EniNnuncii LODGE ( No . 1182 ) . —This lodge , which has recently been transplanted from the coffee house , Wavertree , to town quarters at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , met there on Thursday , the 13 th ult ., when the First and Second Degrees were
capitally given by Bro . J . A . Edginton , W . M . The officers and brethren present were Bros . J . W . Williams , I . P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , S . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., | . W . ; VV . Brown , Treas . . J . W il ] inms , Sec : T . Davies , S . D . ; G . Muskcr , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , I . G . ; 'I . Smelson , S . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . ' , Tyler ; A . D . Hesketh , J . O . Rea . T . Lincoln , A . Barclay , J . Parry , G . L . Brunton , R . Leader ,
J . Weston , J . T . W ood , W . Guylar , T . Hunt , J . Clcworth , II . Sawyer , C . Llewellyn , H . Sale , J . Bundcll , j . Curlander , C . Jones , R . Pennock , B . Wilson , S . Xewbold , R . Hargreaves , A . Thorns , and T . Curtis . The visitors were Bros ' . G . Graham , 823 ; A . Robertson , 22 ( S . C ) , ancl W . D . Rowse , I . P . M . 394 . During the evening the revised by-laws with additions , were taken into consideration , and
the whole of the suggestions made by the revising committee were agreed to , the most important alteration being the raising of the initiation fee . It was agreed , on the motion of Bro . Martin , J . W ., that the thanks of thc lodge should be conveyed to Bros . II . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , and W . Laidlaw , P . P . G . S . B ., who had acted as arbitrators in connection with a recent reference in
connection with the lodge . Five or six propositions for initiation having been made , the lodge was duly and solemnly closed . MANCHESTER . —Loncii : or TRUTH ( No . 1438 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , May I st , at the Royal Archer , Dale-street . The lodge was opened at 4 o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . II . Smith . The
minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the candidate for initiation not being present , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Davies and Dickenson then answered the necessary questions in a very satisfactory manner , and having been entrusted , retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when Bros . Davies and Dickenson were duly raised , the former by the
W . M ., the latter by Bro . R . Caldwell , P . M . and D . of C , whose working is too well known in East Lancashire to need comment , the general good working of the lodge being due to his zeal and ability as Instruction Master . The Historical Lecture was most ably given by Bro . C . Pearson , S . W ., who also presented the working tools . Alter the lodge had been lowered to thc First Degree ,
hearty good wishes were given from visitois , and two propositions for initiation . In consequence of the much regretted absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Turner ,, the motion to alter fees stands adjourned . At the banquet twenty-nine brethren sat clown , the same being served by Bro . Potts , in his usual satisfactory style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed at thc festive board , that of " The
Visitors " being responded to by Bro . Cope , P . M ., of Townley Parker ; C Raynor , S . W . of 149 ; an . l Bro . Holbrook , of Integrity , 1 ( 13 , who eulogised thc working of the lodge , making special mention of the part taken by Bro . Pearson , S . W ., whose position as W . M . of the Wilton , 1077 , well qualifies him to discharge such important duties . LIVERPOOL . —LODGE or ISRAEL ( No . 1505 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this young but most prosperous