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Degree of Master Mason . Bro . Dix next performed the graceful act of passing Bro . Grover to the Second Degree , " that brother ' s lodge being in recess , and he was about to depart for Australia . The next business on the agenela was the initiation of two geutlemen into the Order . One of them , Dr . R . G . Ford , was in attendance , and was most impressedly admitted into the mysteries of the Order .

The working of the W . M . was admitted by all present to be capitally rendered , and ably assisted by the Deaconry of Bro . Meyers . Several matters of lodge interest were next disposed of , including the resignation of one of the Past Masters , and lodge was closed in due form . There was no banquet , but the brethren passed several hours in pleasant and social intercourse . Bro . Dix gave the usual

loyal and Craft toasts , which were cordially received . The evening was enlivened by some excellent songs , by Bros . Dix , Keith , Judd , Hopson , Stephens , and others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . H . Tapley , W . M . 1076 ; J . Taylor , J . P . 554 ; Latrielle , P . M . 1056 ; Wayland , Treasurer 1227 ; Grover , Ford , G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) , and others .

ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1 S 27 ) , —The installation meeting of this prosperous young lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . There was a large attendance , both of members and visitors . The lodge was opened on behalf of the VV . M ., who was detained a short time by Corporation business , by Bro . Sir John Monckton , and there were present Bros . F .

Green , S . W . ; R . J . Pawley , Treas . ; Major J . Davies Sewell , Acting Sec ; H . Wildey Wright , S . D . ; C . W . Bowley , I . G . ; VV . W . Brown , Org . ; H . Wright , Steward ; J . Perkins , E . Garnet Man , J C . Whiddington , Beaumont Morris , Henry Clarke , IL Squire , Frank S . Jackson , F . A . Jewson , H . H . Cooper , W . H . Pannell , J . P . Godfrey . Visitors : Bros . George Lambert , G . Asst . D . C ;

Peter De Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; W . R . Marsh , P . M * . 9 ; T . Vincent , P . M . 1 SG 1 ; W . H . Dempster , P . M . S 90 ; J . B . Glenn , P . M . 3 ; H . Thorn , P . M . 165 ; T . Minstrell , 192 S ; H . Massey , W . M . 192 S ; J . A . Wild , jun ., W . M . 9 G ; Dr . Finch , 10 ; ] . A . Cantle , P . M . 1257 ; VV . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ( Freemason ) . The minutes having been duly read and confirmed , and 1 JIC iiiiiiuL ^ s n . iviiiy uuuo eiuiji > i _ , iu . eiiee e . uiini IUI - Uauu

, Bro . Littell , VV . M ., having occupied the chair , Bro . Beaumont Morice was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . Frank Green , was then presented for installation , and Bro . Sir John Monckton , having again occupied the chair , proceeded according to ancient ceremony to induct him into the chair of King Solomon , and very ably delivered the usual addresses . The new-Master then appointed his officers as follows : Wildey

Wright , S . W . ; W . VV . Brown , J . W . ; R . J . Pawley , Treas . ; J . E . Turner , Sec . ; C . VV . Bowley , S . D . ; Henry Wright , J . D . ; E . Garnet Man , I . G . j 11 . Pannell , C . C , D . C ; J . Perkins , C . C , Wine Steward ; F . A . Jewson , Org . The accounts of the lodge were then presented and pronounced to be highly satisfactory , and were ordered to be printed and circulated among the members . The business being ended , the brethren adjourned to the

banqueting-room . The loyal and . Masonic toasts were given , and , in proposing the health of the Grand Officers , the W . M . referred to the presence of Sir John Monckton and other members of the Alliance Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Peter de Lande Long and Bro . George Lambert , both of whom were heartily cheered , responded . Bro . C . F . Littell gave the health ofthe VV . M ., observing that their respected brother

occupied his present position not for the first time . He coulel assure him that he would receive the cordial support and co-operation of the brethren , and if he should desire any assistance it would be most cheerfully given him by the P . M . ' s . He , on their behalf , wished him a most prosperous and happy year of office . ( Cheers . ) The VV . M . responding , said that he should endeavour to discharge his

duties in such a manner that the loelge should not lack dignity or honour during his year of office . For the furtherance of this object he should have the co-operation of all the oflicers and members of thc lodge . The lodge was started under more favourable auspices than generally fell to the lot of new lodges . Its very great success was due in no small measure to this ; and

he was quite sure that he could not do better in his efforts to extend the usefulness of the Alliance Lodge than in following the example of his predecessors—Bros . Sir John Monckton and L . F . Littell . ( Cheers . ) He subsequently gave "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . K . F . Littell , " stating that it was a matter of great satisfaction to him that the toast needed so little from him to

commend a cordial response , seeing the very admirable manner in which he had discharged his duties during the past year . It was a great pleasure that , as Master , he had to hand to Bro . E . F . Littell a small testimonial , not only of their fraternal regard , but in acknowledgment of the ability in which he had discharged the duties of his office . ( Cheers . ) This testimonial—a

very handsome silver salver , bearing the inscription : "Alliance Lodge , No . 1 S 27 . Presented as a mark of fraternal respect for the able , courteous , and efficient discharge of the duties of Worshipful Master during his year of office . Nov . 2 nd , 1 SS 1 . " In the name of the Alliance Lodge he had , therefore , to ask his ( Bro . Littell's ) acceptance of this token of their regard and esteem . ( Cheers . )

He felt that m doing this he should be simply expressing the earnest wish of every brother present if he stated how much they hoped he would live long in health and happiness to recognise in this silver salver a token of their appreciation of the services he had rendered to the Alliance Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . C . F . Littell , in response , said it was a source of infinite satisfaction to himself to

find that his discharge of the duties of W . Master had met with the approbation of the brethren . When the lodge did him the honour of voting for him the usual Past Master ' s jewel , he was reminded of what took place in the case of Sir John Monckton , his predecessor , who said he had so many jewels that he really had not space for another , and he asked the lodge to substitute something in

lien . He was thc humble possessor of but one jewel , so the same excuse would not serve in his case . A jewel , however was only valuable to its possessor , and could not be worn b y anyone else , and as his career as a working Mason would draw to a close that evening , he thought he should like some more lasting memorial of his connection with the lodge—a something that would be useful to himself and to his family . The brethren very kindly acceded to his request , and a handsome silver salver was chosen .

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This was a testimonial of which he shou ' id ever be proud ., and he was quite certain his family would prize it as he did . ( Cheers . ) In conclusion , he could assure them that the events of the evening would be remembered by him as long as memory lasted . ( Hear , hear . ) The VV . M . next gave "The Health of the Visitors , " stating how much he felt flattered that so many visitors should be there to

support him on that occasion . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Frank Richardson , one of the Grand Officers . replied in a suitable speech ; and the W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Officers , " to which the S . W ., Bro . Wildey Wright , responded . The Tyler ' s Toast concluded the list . Miss Dunbar Perkins played a selection of pieces upon the violin , and was loudly applauded , as was Bro . J . J . Cantlin , who sang several very good songs .

GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1928 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., at the Brixton Hall , Brixton , the attendance of brethren being good . Therew-ere present : Bros . H . Massey , P . M ., |\ V . M . ; ' | ohn Allen , I . P . M . ; H . E . F . Bussey , S . W . ; Thomas Minstrell , J . W . ; Dr . Griffiths , Chaplain ; VV . M . Duckworth , Treasurer ; C . B . Cooke , Secretary ; W . Adam Burn , I . D . ; Robert J . Albery , I . G . ; 1 . C . Duckworth ,

Wine Steward ; Chas . Williams , Chas . E . Pardon , W . 1 . Perkins , R . A . Hancock , J . Moore , Herbert Wright , VV . S . Seabrook , George farran , T . B . Whitefoot , O . Willson , and J . H . Thomas . Visitors : Bros . Joseph R . Johnson , 1541 ; R . VV . Goddard , P . M . 1604 ; M . Vizetelly , S . D . 1297 ; Augustus Holt , I . G . 1744 ; George ] . Dawson , VV . M . 1 S 53 ; Dr . Gibson Bott , W . M . 1839 ; "j . C Younghusband , 1670 ; J . H . Batty , P . M . 22 ; C .

Burchell , 1547 ; and J . J . Elderton , 317 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . J . Allen , P . M . of the West Kent Lodge , 1297 , was invested as I . P . M ., and Bros . J . R . Somers Vine , S 7 ; T . H . Thomas , P . M . 101 ; and Tom Barrett Whitefoot , 573 , were unanimously elected as joining members . Bros . Herbert Wright , VV . T . Perkins , R . A . Hancock , George Tarran , and VV . S . Seabrook ,

who were initiated at the last meeting , were entrusted and passed . Bro . W . A . Burn was next invested as Junior Deacon . The bye-laws , as drawn up by the Committee appointed for that ' purpose , were considered , and , after some slight alteration , approved , subject to the sanction of Grand Lodge , At the conclusion of the labours of the evening , the brethren sat down to a substantial anel well-served supper . In the course of the usual speeches which followed , the W . M .

explained to the brethren thc character and objects of the Three Great Masonic Charities . He intended to be a Steward for the Aged Benevolent Institution , and Bro . Griffiths would be a Steward for the Girls' School , and he urged the lodge to do the best they could as a young lodge to contribute something to the funds of those excellent and valuable Institutions . The appeal was well responded to . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

JARROW . —St . Bede Lodge ( No . 1119 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Mechanics ' Institute , on Wednesday , the 2 Gth ult ., Bro . A . McDougall , VV . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . M . H . Dodd , I . P . M . ; Witter , P . M . ; Renton , P . M . ; Ponder , P . M . ; Sinclair , P . M . ; Colder , S . W . ; J . H . Dale , J . W . ; Sedcole , Hon . Sec ;

Hickman , S . D . ; Petree , J . D . ; Armstrong , I . G . ; Parker , S . S . ; Gray , J . S . ; Tebb , Organist ; and a good number of the brethren of the lodge . Mr . Andrew Holmes was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . delivered the charge ; Bro . Colder , S . W ., explained the working tools . Bro . Grant , was passed to the Second Degree ; the charge being

delivered by the VV . M ., and the working tooks explained by thc S . W . The VV . M ., on behalf of the officers and brethren of the lodge , in glowing terms presented Bro . M . H . Dodd , I . P . M ., with a gold Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . M . H . Dodd , by the brethren of St . Bede Lodge , No .

1119 , Jarrow , as a token of their appreciation cf his services as W . M . during the year 1 SS 0-S 1 . Oct . 26 , 1 SS 1 . " Bro . Dodd was also presented with a Craftsman ' s collar and silver Past Master's jewel . Bro . Dodd , in suitable terms , returned thanks . There being no further business the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

LIVERPOOL . — Lodge of Emulation ( STo . 'SQo ) . —I ' annual installation meeting of thc above prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at 4 p . m ., when there were present : Bros . Henry Coulson , VV . M . ; H . Morris , P . M . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; VV . Ouayle , P . M . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . tallow , P . M ., P . P . G . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Callow , P . M ., P . P . G .

Treas . ; H . Foot , S . W ., W . M . elect ; H . H . Smith , J . W . ; Matthew Strang , Sec . ; P . Thomas , S . D . ; VV . Roan , J . D . ; L . Kretchman , I . G . ; VV . Parry , S . S . ; VV . Foulkes , J . S . ; T . Blundell , Org . ; VV . H . Ball , Tyler ; Ralph Croft , J . Worthy , John Little , John Lancaster , J . Cross , S . Woods , A . H . Allwood , A . McKenzie , J . Jones , B . E . Bailey . A . Peter , T . Walley , and others .

Among the numerous visitors were : Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; Thos . Clark , P . M . G 71 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . VV . Ballard , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . P . ; Councillor Jos . Ball , W . M . G 73 ; Councillor Edward Grindley , 1547 ; J . R . Digges , W . M . 190 S , P . P . G . A . D . of C Cheshire ; D . Jackson , P . M . 6 73 ; A . D . Hesketh , I . P . M . 11 S 2 ; R . R . Martin , jun ., P . M . 11 S 2 ; Robertson , VV . M . 1325 ;

W . Ladyman . W . M . 1547 ; R , Warriner , P . M . 1547 ; Jos . Boyle , I . P . M . S 23 ; Henry Trevitt , I . P . M . 724 ; G . Gordon , VV . M . 724 ; H . Burrows , P . M . 6 73 ; H . Ashmore , P . M . S 23 and 1325 ; Ur . A . Soldat , 1547 ; K - Ripley , J . W . 1 547 ; S . J . Henochsberg , W . M . 1502 ; VV . Newman , P . P . G . R . ; j . Sewell , 21 G ; E . M . Davis , 21 G ; and J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( Freemason ) .

Alter the lodge had been opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Jos . Hosken , who was duly elected . The W . M . elect was presented to the retiring W . M . for installation by Bros . Morris , P . M ., and Hocken , P . M ., and Bro . I- ' oot was installed into the chair of K . S . and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . 11 . Coulson , I . P . M . ;

II . II . Smith , S . W . ; M . Strang , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , M . A ., Chap . ; J . F . Callow , P . M ., Treas . ; P . Thomas , Sec ; L . Kretchman , S . D . ; VV . Parry , J . D . ; J . Hocken , P . M ., M . C ; Wm . Foulkes , I . G . ; John Little , A . II . Hallwood , and John Lancaster , Stwds . Bro . W . IL Ball was re-elected Tyler . The W . M . then presented thc I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s iS carat gold jewel ,

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bearing a suitable inscription , the name and number being upon the bars in raised gold letters . Bro . Coulson , I . P . M ., returned thanks in suitable terms . After the transaction of the usual routine business , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed by the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , to the number of ninety , sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . Chaplain

, the House Steward . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Alpass , P . G . Sec , in responding on behalf of " P . G . Officers , " said that it afforded him very great pleasure in being present to witness the success of the lodge , and that the standard of its members had been well kept up , and

trusted the W . M . would have a happy and prosperous year of office . "The Healths of the W . M ., Installing Master , P . M . 's , " and other toasts followed , when a pleasant evening was brought to a close . Several brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening , foremost among whom were Bros . J . P . Bryan , 1035 ; W . Quayle , 1325 ; C . Wattcrson , IO 35 * J- Muir , S 24 ; and H . Ashmore , 823 .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 20 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel . Among those present were Bros . T . VV . Ockenden , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . S . W ., VV . M . elect ; J . Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., J . W . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Secretary ; Jessett , I . P . M . ; Hiscox , S . D . ; Moody ,

J . D . ; I-. Honeywell , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Middx . Hon . Organist ; Tozer , W . S . ; Davis , D . C ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; Francis , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ( hon . member ); and Gilbert , P . G . T . Middx ., Tyler . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . J . Baldwin , P . M . 1423 , & c , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; Groome , P . M . SG , 11 G 2 ; Crump , P . M . 22 S ; G . Wood , G 15 ; Marvin , 1765 ; and Beauchamp , 1793 .

The lodge having been opened at five , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installation was then commenced by the W . M . appointing Bros . VV . Hammond , as S . W . ; J . Hammond , as J . W . ; Francis , as D . C . ; and jessett , as I . G .. to assist him in the " work . " W . Bro . Walls was then presented to the W . M . by the D . C , and duly inducted to the chair of K . S ., the ceremony including the addresses

being ably performed by the W . M . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Hiscox , S . W . ; Moody , J . VV . ; W . Hammond , Secretary ; Tozer , S . D . ; Davy , J . D . ; Bartlett , I . G . ; F . Honeywell , Organist ; Crofts , W . S . ; Jackson , A . W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A letter from Bro . Hopwood , who was confined to his room b y indisposition , having been read , his investment as Treasurerwas deferred

Telegrams and letters of apology for non-attendance were also read from Bros . H . C Levander , P . G . S . Middx . ; C . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Kent , Errington , and others . Previously to the lodge being closed a vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Office for his services , and he was presented with the customary Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him at the

previous meeting . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was exceedingly well served by Bro . Ballard , mine host of ye Lion . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were given . Bro . VV . Hammond responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was fluently and kindly proposed by the I . P . M . The

W . M . having replied , then gave "The Installing Officer . " This toast having been warmly received , Bro . Ockenden replied . 'to the effect that he had been exceedingly gratified with the vote of thanks that had been passed to him in thc lodge that day . He was the first initiate of the lodge , and also the first initiate to pass the chair . He had endeavoured during his career in the lodge

to discharge his responsibilities as a Mason , and he was pleased to find that his humble efforts had been crowned with success . "The Visitors" followed , and gave Bros . Baldwin , Groome , and Marvin an opportunity of passing some very complimentary remarks upon the " working "

of the lodge . " The Officers " was coupled with the names of Bro . Hiscox , S . W ., who briefly replied . The toast of " The Masonic Charities" was coupled with the names of Bros . Hurst and Jessett , who duly responded . The proceedings were agreeably enlivened by the musical abilities of Bro . Frank Honeywell and others .

LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . 1 G 75 ) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there were present : Bros . T . Evans , VV . M . ; J . VV . Bottomley , I . P . M . ; Robt . Wylie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Hugh Jones , S . W . ; VV . E . Coxon , J . W . ; J . Lees , Treas . ; J . Hughes , Sec ; T . VV . H . Walker ,

b . D . ; VV . CCowell , I . D . ; VV . H . Rowlands , I . G . ; J . Lewis , S . ; C . Davis , S . ; T . S . Berwick , Org . ; and upwards of thirty members . Bros . James Keet , W . M . 1356 ; R . Reader , P . M . 292 ; M . Davis , J . W . 249 ; and j . C . Robinson , 249 ( Freemason ); being among the visitors . The lodge was opened at G . 30 by Bro . R . Wylie , P . M ., Bro . Fairclough acting as J . W . After the minutes of the

previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . J . Williams , who was declared unanimously elected , and he being in attendance was regularly initiated into Freemasonry b y the acting VV . M . in a very impressive manner ; the workiug tools being presented and explained by the acting J . W ., and thc charge delivered by the S . W . After the transaction of the usual business , the

lodge adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Wylie , P . M ., then called upon Bro . Bottomley , P . M ., to read the following illuminated address to Bro . Robt . Fairclough , Past Warden of the Antient Briton Lodge , 16 75 , West Lancashire : — " Dear Sir and Brother , —We avail ourselves of

the opportunity which your retirement from Liverpool offers to express to you the pleasure we feel , as members of the Antient Briton Lodge , in having been associated with you and witnessing the zeal you have displayed for the good of Freemasonry , especially in connection with this lodge ,

and the manner you have always endeavoured to promote that love and harmony which is characteristic of thc Fraternity . Wc ask you to accept the accompanying ring as a token of respect , esteem , and regard , together with the assurance that , while we sincerely regret your absence from amongst us , you have our best wishes for your present and future prosperity and happiness in your extended sphere of occupation ; and may the G . A . O . T . U . add his blessing .