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Bro . Thomas Ockleshaw was duly and solemnly installed W . M . of the lodge by Bro . William Doyle , P . Prov . G . J . D ., whose working was beyond reproach . The whole ceremony was singularly effective and complete , and the Alliance maybe congratulated on possessing a brother in every way so w ^ dl-qualified for this and any other duty which may be imposed upon him . The following brethren
were subsequently invested as officers by the W . M .: —Bros . Wm . C . Bulman , l . P . M . ; John E . Jackson , S . W . ; George S . Willings , J . W . ; Wm . Doyle , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . D ., Treas- ( re-elected ); John Ellis , Sec . ; Thomas Yeatman , Oro-. ; Henry lyrth , S . D . ; John H . Gregory , J . D . ; Thos . Peakc , l . G . ; David Lloyd , S . S . ; ami J . C . Bcntham , J . A sp lendid banquet was subsequently served in the large
dining hall , to which nearly all the brethren sat down under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Ockenshaw . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in terse and pointed terms , and during the evening he presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . W . C . Bulman , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem and regard in which he was held by the brethren . Bro . Bulman replied
in fitting terms , having previously proposed the health of the W . M . in a very able ' manner . Bro . R . Brown , S . W . 241 , in responding to the toast of "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " gave some interesting particulars respecting the working of the charity , ami stated that before long he expected that the benefits from the institution would be substantially increased to the
children connected with it . An excellent musical programme was provided , several capital songs , glees , Sec , being given by Bro . T . J . Hughes and other brethren . Bro . Skeaf presided at the pianoforte . TOTNES . —PLEIADES LODGE ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 21 st day ot January , Bro . William Bennett
Mays , W . M ., in the chair . There was an average number of the members present , also two visiting brethren . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Entile was interrogated as to his proficiency in this degree ; he then retired ; the lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Endle was then admitted
and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . 1 he lodge was closed in the third anil second degrees . 11 early good wishes were tendered . The lotige was then closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer . LIVERPOOL . —DEIIIIV LODGE ( NO . 724 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on the afternoon of Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the principal
item of Dusmess on the programme being the installation of Bro . J . W . Ballard , W . M . elect . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Davison , W . M ., about four o ' clock , and the following officers anil brethren were present : —thos . VV . Shortis , P . M . ; R . Cam , P . M . ; Studiford , P . M . ; | . W . Ballard , S . W . ; G . Hutchin , J . W . ; T . Cheswoith . ' l ' . M ., Treasurer ; G . Becken , Secretary ; W . Vaughan , S . D . ; E .
McSwiney , J . D . ; A . Hart , l . G . ; W . G . Veale , Organist ; J . Rclf , W . J . Naylor , J . Meakin , R . Crispe , J . Brown , A R . Large , 11 . Hewitt , T . L . Marcus , T . Maxwell , J . Hanlon , E . Gadd , M . Hart , J . Hay , J . M . Foote , P . Armstrong , R . Sherrington , W . Overend , H . Dutton , A . J . Henochsberg , J . EUis , J . Blenkinskey , E . Griffiths , and J . \ V . Geves . The visitors included the names of Bros . W . Savage , 241 ;
R . Williams , 594 ; H . W . Nicholas , 249 ; [ . ' Peters , P . G . S . W . North and South Wales , P . M . 597 ; j " . Pemberton , P . M . 1204 ; G . Purves , 823 ; G . Owen , P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . L . Jones , 394 ; J . McKane , 216 ; T . Shaw , S . W . 823 ; A . C . Morrison , 594 ; W . Cottrell , W . M . 823 ; II . Burrows , 6 73 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 673 , S . W . 1503 ; T . Curtis , 1182 ; T . Ashmore , P . M . 823 ; S . E . Ibbsj ' . ' l ' rov .
G . S . B ., W . M . 1473 ; J . Ball , 673 ; II . Liebschutz , 1502 ; } . G . Bales , 1182 ; J . Acton , 82 V , W . Vines , P . M . 220 ; W . R . Thomas , 786 and 86 ; R . Brown , S . W . 241 ; ) . Shaw , 139 ( Sheffield ) , tec Bro . J . W . Ballard was installed the W . M . of the lodge by Bro . W . Shortis , P . M ., in a very striking ami impressive manner , assisted b y Bro . T . Chesworth , P . M ., Treasurer . The following officers were
subsequentl y invested by the W . M .: Bros . J . Davison , l . P . M . ; W . Vaughan , S . W . ; G . Becken , J . W . ' ; T . diesworth , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . Hart , Secretary ; E . McSwiney , S . D . ; R . Crispe , J . D . ; M . Hart , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; IL Trevett , S . S . ; P . Armstrong , J . S . ; and Bro . Williamson was elected Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel « as presented to Bro . J . Davison , I . P . M ., by the members
of the lodge as a token of esteem ami admiration for his valuable services . The brethren subsequently banquettcd , and a very enjoyable " fourth degree" was realized . BLHGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , and although it was the annual occasion for the election of W . M ., c \ : c ., the present esteemed
"•M ., Bro . field—being punctual himself and fortunately succeeding in securing the punctual attendance of his officers—b y opening lodge at the somewhat earl y hour of 4 p . m . —was enabled to achieve the rare task , at such a meeting , of not only transacting the whole of the annually recurring business , and having the by-laws impressively lead aloud , but of performing in that perfect manner for
which our Bro . Field has secured a reputation , the whole of the three degrees . Thus Bros . Bartlelt and Kelway were raised , Bro . Gabb was passed , and Messrs . Dunn , Lockwood , ami Arnold , were respectively initiated in as solem n and deliberate a manner as if these ceremonies had comprised the entire business of the evening . At the election of W . M ., a gratifying proof was afforded of the estimation in which Bro . Field is held bv the brethren of the
lod ge , over which he has for the past year so abl y presided . » ro . Brooks , J . W . ( Bro . Page , the S . W ., having resigned during Bro . Field ' s year of office ) , shrewdly "ivining the prevailing feeling , on the list of •in . dida tes eli gible for election being read , in a truly ruly fraternal spirit , delicately caused a Past Master tointibreth lat hC ^ ° " Brooks ) would take it as a favour if the « < -tnreii could , b y selecting another brother to preside over
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them for the ensuing year , give him that further time for preparation . The hint ran like wildfire , and on the ballot papers being collected , it was announced , amid vociferous cheering , that Bro . Field had , with one trifling exception—the source of which may readily be divined by a delicate mind—been unanimously re-elected to fill the chair of K . S . for another year . This marks an event in the Burgovne Lodge ; it
being the first time since its consecration lhat such an honour has been conferred upon a brother , and it is also a singular coincidence that Bro . Field was the first " W . M . called upon to preside over the lodge who was not initiated therein , and thus this distinguished mark of approbation , when for the first lime conferred in the Btirgoyne Lodge , has been extended to a joining member . The re-election of
Bro . Poynter , P . M ., W . M . 1491 , as Treasurer , was unanimous , and that brother being about to serve the office of Steward at the ensuing festival of the Girls' School , Bro . Rogers , I . P . M ., gave notice of motion , for the next meeting of the lodge , that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the funds to be placed upon Bro . Poynter ' s list . At the refreshment table afterwards , where the re-elected W . M .
presided with his accustomed urbanity , the affectionate sentiments that had animated the brethren in the lodgeroom prevailed unabated , and a very pleasant couple of hours , interspersed with singing and recitations , was passetl , the brethren separating in good time in perfect love and harmony . Amongst the visitors present we observed Bros . H . Sowdon , P . M . 47 ; Barker , 22 ; H . H . Lavington ,
8 () 2 ; M . J . Larlham , 1210 ; J . G . Raggett , 1431 ; am ! H . H . Shirley , 1491 . GOSPORT . —GOSPOHT LODGE ( No . 903 ) . —The meeting of this lodge was held at the Star Hotel , Gosport , on Tuesday , the 12 th ult ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Geo . Felton Lancaster , P . Prov . ' G . S . There was a very large attendance of visitors and brethren .
The following formed the Boartl of Installed Masters : — Bros . M . E . " Frost , P . M . 487 , P . G . Treasurer ; Wilkins , P . M . 342 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Stapleford , P . M . -, 42 , P . Prov . G . Supt . Works ; J . Craven , W . M . ^ 42 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Ellis , P . M . ^ 42 ; S . D . Forbes , P . l'rov . G . W . ( Essex ); Ubsdell , P . M . 487 , P . Prov . G . A . D . C . ; Maltby , W . M . 4 S 7 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; I . Cornelius-Wheeler , W . M . 2 , 7 ; A . L .
Emanuel , W . M . 106 9 ; ) . Wallingford , P . M . 90 ^ , P . Prov . G . [ . W . ; [ . Wilson , P . M . 90 ^ , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; E . S . Main , P . M . 903 , P . Prov . G . D . C ; W . T . Miller , P . M . 90-,, P . Prov . G . S . D . ; H . Sleeman , P . M . 903 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; ' and J . Hall , W . M . 903 , P . Prov . G . P ., by whom the ceremony of installing his successor was performed in a very able and impressive manner . The W . M . appointed his officers
as follows , it being a matter of deep regret to the brethren that Bro . the Rev . E . B . C . Churchill , Chaplain to the lodge and P . G . Chap ., had not sufficiently recovered from the effects of a recent accident , to he present : —Bro . J . Hall , I . P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . ; J . Maling , S . W . ; Rev . E . B . Churchill , J . W . and Chaplain , P . G . C . ; C . 11 . Whitcomb , Treasurer : W . Millier , Hon . Sec . ; V . Brown , S . D . ; A . R .
Robinson , J . D . ; H . W . C . Wise , l . G . ; E . A . Lover , Dir . of Cer . ; S . W . Mistelbrook , Organist ; Mitchell and Grant , Stewards . The cordial and hearty thanks of the lotige were tendered to Bro . J . Hall , for the very able manner in which he h . nl performed the duties of Installing Master , the W . M . at the same time announcing that he had a most pleasing duty to perform , viz ., that of
presenting to Bro . Hall a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : — "Presented to Bro . J . Hall b y the brethren of Gosport Lodge , No . 903 , in recognition of his able and valuable services as W . M ., 1874 . " The installation banquet took place at the India Arms Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . After an excellent bill of fare had been discussed , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and
the Craft . " No class , he said , were more loyal than the free and accepted Masons . In submitting "The Most Worshipful Grantl Master , H . R . H the Prince of Wales , " the W . M ., who discharged the duties of his position with marked tact ami ability , said it was gratifying to see the great interest which his Royal Highness took in the Craft and in everything connected with it . From the moment of
his initiation he believed he had always evinced a most lively interest in everything connected with Freemasonry , and they might be sure , now that he had attained the highest honour the Craft could bestow upon a member , that that interest would not be lessened . It was a very proud thing that the heir to the throne was at the head of the Craft , and many of them hoped shortly to attend at his installation .
The W . M . next gave "The Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and Officers of Grand Lodge . " The W . M . next gave "The R . W . the Grand Master of Hampshire anil Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lotige , present ami Past . " Bro . Frost , P . G . Treas ., in responding , congratulated the W . M . upon the position
which he had attained , and the lodge upon the admirable manner in which Bro . Hall had carried out his duties as Installing Master . He was gratified lo know that the lodge had an outgoing Master who could instal his successor in the way that Bro . Hall bail done it that evening . Bro . Lieut . Miller responded for the past provincial officers . They all felt indebted to the brother who presided over
them , and to those personal qualifications they were very much indebted for the progress which Masonry had made in the province . Bro . Hall gave " The W . M ., " who suitably acknowledged the compliment . " The Worshipful Masters ami Representatives of Neighbouring Lodges and the Visitors , " was acknowledged by Bros . Cornelius-Wheeler , W . M . 237 ; G . A . Green , P . M . ; G . L . Green , and Major Harris , Ii . M . L . I . The other toasts were "The
Installing Master , " " The Past Masters of the Lotige , " and " The Officers of the Lodge . " With the aid of harmony a most pleasant evening was passed . ST . DAY . —TiiF . Gui . i . ow LODGE ( NO . 1006 ) . — The annual Festival of St . John was held in the beautitul lodge-room , at St . Day , on the 26 th ult . There were present the following brethren of the lodge : —W . B . Bennett , W . M . ; George Michell , P . M ., Treasurer ; W .
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Pascoe , P . M . ; J . Jewell , l . P . M . ; J . Burgess , P . M . ; Theophilus Michel ! , J . W . ; J . H . Mayne , Secretary ; F . Bartle , S . D . ; T . B . Provis , ] . D . ; ] . Daw , D . C . ; J . Chappie , l . G . ; W . IT . Gillan , Chaplain ; T . R . Mills , G . Tonkin , G . Pryor , J . T . Rodda , G . S . Bray , J . Pryor , W . II . Pryor , J . Pryor , jun ., T . Michell , W . Martin , and I . Polkinhorn , Tyler . The following visiting brethren were
also present : —Isaac Latimer , P . G . J . W . of Devon ; R . John , P . M . 131 ; W . Christoe , S . w ! 331 , G . II . Ferris , Secretary , 331 ; F . Christoc , 331 ; W . T . Davcy , W . M . Boscawen ; A . T . Grant , l . P . M ! 318 ; R . II . Cade , W . M . 318 ; C . Barnett , 28 ; T . II . Martin , S . W . 3 89 ; J . Thomas , J . W . 5 89 ; and T . A . Kistlcr , J . D . 389 . ' Owing to the illness of the W . M . elect , Bro . Edmund Rogers , the
business of the day was admirably conducted by Bro . George Michell , M . R . C . S ., but the installation of the W . M ., and the appointment of the officers for the year ensuing , had to be deferred . There was exhibited in the lodge a very beautifully-executed illuminated address , written 011 vellum , and elegantly framed , and adorned in the centre , head and foot , with the arms of Bro . Sir Fred . Williams ,
Bait ., M . P ., and ornamented at each corner with Masonic embellishments . Tiiis address , duly signal by the officers of the lodge , was to have been presented to Sir Frederick , but that gentleman , having an engagement at Plymouth , the presentation had to be deferred . The testimonial is an address of thanks to the distinguished brother , thanking him for all his kindness to the Trcgullow Lodge ,
and for his having so beautifully adorned and furnished it . This handsome record of the lodge ' s feeling was the handiwork of Bro . Thomas Solomon , of Truro , to whose good taste it reflects very great credit . The banquet , an excellent substantial repast , served in an admirable manner , took place at Bro . Bennett ' s hotel , adjoining the lodge . Bro . Dr . Michell again presided , and the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were g iven and responded to by the Chairman , Bros . Dabb , Latimer , Bennett , Pascoe , Thomas Michell , John Cade , John Thomas Martin , W . Davey , Michell , Christoc , and others . The afternoon was most agreeably spent . The Treasurer stated that the funds of the lodge were in a very satisfactory state , while they were as careful as ever to regard quality
rather than the quantity of their members . Bro . John , in the course of his speech , said that there was very little doubt that on the coming visit of the Prince of Wales to Truro , in the summer , his Royal Highness would be Masonically received . BARROW-IN-FURNESS . —IIAIITINUTO . N LODGE ( NO . 1021 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on
Monday , 11 th January , Bro . Sir James Ramsdcn , W . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . in the chair . Amongst those present were the following provincial officers : —Bros . George Remington , P . M . 993 , P . G . J . W . W . L . ; Rev . J . Morgan , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; Reuben Pearson , P . M . 993 , P . G . Reg . ; Henry Cook , P . M . 1021—119 , P . Prov . G . Reg . for C . and W . ; J . Mills , W . M . IVJO , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; and a good
muster of the brethren of 1021 and neighbouring lodges . Bro . Myles Haslam , S . W ., was duly installed Worshipful Master , the ceremony being most ably perfc rmed by Bro . Henry Bagot , P . M . 1021 , Prov . Grand Steward for VV . L . The brethren afterwards partook of a sumptuous banquet at the Furness Abbey Hotel . WAVERTREE . —DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( NO .
1182 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous suburban lodge was held at Wri ght ' s Coffee House , Wavertree ( near Liverpool ) , on the afternoon of the 20 th ult . and as there was an unusually heavy business list , the brethren were summoned an hour earlier than usual . Bro . J . A . Edginton , W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , supported by Bros . J . W . Williams , l . P . M . ; Thorn , P . M . ;
Wood , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ( acting as S . W . ); W . Pughe , P . M . ( acting as J . W . ); T . Davies , S . D . ; T . Musker , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , l . G . ; W . Thomason , S . S . ; W . G . Veale , Organist ; P . M . Larscn , P . M . 594 , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . 135 6 ; W . Savage , 241 ; T . Atkinson , 394 ; lies , 1299 , cV-c . The first business was the initiation of one candidate , and
afterwards the W . M . raised no fewer than thirteen brethren to the sublime degree of M . M . 's , taking them in two instalments . The ceremony was performed by the W . M . in a remarkably impressive and striking manner . Bio . T . B , Myers , S . W ., who was absent on business , presented a very handsome tracing board and set of gavels to the lodge , and in accepting the valuable gifts it was moved , seconded ,
supported , and carried cordially , that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Myers , for his great liberality . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . On Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge held their annual ball in the handsome rooms of the Adel phi Hotel , Liverpool , the proceeds of which , as usual , will be given in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution . The ball committee consisted of Bros , f . A . Edginton , W . M ., Chairman ; f . Williams , Hon . Sec ; | . W . Williams , P . M . ; W . Pughe , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , S . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., J . W . ; T . ' Davies , S . D . ; T . Musker , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , I . G . ; W . Thomason , S . S . ; and T . Snelson , J . S . Mr . Martin ' s quadrille band was engaged , and all the arrangements were of a very satisfactory character .
U 1111 AN LODGE ( No . 1196 ) . —This lodge , though founded as recently as 186 7 , has obtained a distinction in the Craft of which its founders may be justly proud . It contains , for its numbers , probably more artistic brethren than any other London lodge , its first W . M . being Bro . Dr . J . E . Carpenter , so well-known by his " What are the wild waves saying ? " and other songs , which count literally
by the thousand . The second W . M . was Bro . Marsh ( Henry Marston , the tragedian ) , and its third W . M ., Sawyer , the poet . Among those who were initiated in the lodge may be mentioned Bros . E . L . Blanchard , William Creswick , W . II . Cummings , G . J . Patey , Crawford Wilson , Wharton Simpson , Ilerr Lehmcyer , Henry Howe , Joseph Bennett , T . N . Talfourd , IT . Dicks , H . Hersee , aud
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Bro . Thomas Ockleshaw was duly and solemnly installed W . M . of the lodge by Bro . William Doyle , P . Prov . G . J . D ., whose working was beyond reproach . The whole ceremony was singularly effective and complete , and the Alliance maybe congratulated on possessing a brother in every way so w ^ dl-qualified for this and any other duty which may be imposed upon him . The following brethren
were subsequently invested as officers by the W . M .: —Bros . Wm . C . Bulman , l . P . M . ; John E . Jackson , S . W . ; George S . Willings , J . W . ; Wm . Doyle , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . D ., Treas- ( re-elected ); John Ellis , Sec . ; Thomas Yeatman , Oro-. ; Henry lyrth , S . D . ; John H . Gregory , J . D . ; Thos . Peakc , l . G . ; David Lloyd , S . S . ; ami J . C . Bcntham , J . A sp lendid banquet was subsequently served in the large
dining hall , to which nearly all the brethren sat down under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Ockenshaw . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in terse and pointed terms , and during the evening he presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . W . C . Bulman , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem and regard in which he was held by the brethren . Bro . Bulman replied
in fitting terms , having previously proposed the health of the W . M . in a very able ' manner . Bro . R . Brown , S . W . 241 , in responding to the toast of "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " gave some interesting particulars respecting the working of the charity , ami stated that before long he expected that the benefits from the institution would be substantially increased to the
children connected with it . An excellent musical programme was provided , several capital songs , glees , Sec , being given by Bro . T . J . Hughes and other brethren . Bro . Skeaf presided at the pianoforte . TOTNES . —PLEIADES LODGE ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 21 st day ot January , Bro . William Bennett
Mays , W . M ., in the chair . There was an average number of the members present , also two visiting brethren . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Entile was interrogated as to his proficiency in this degree ; he then retired ; the lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Endle was then admitted
and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . 1 he lodge was closed in the third anil second degrees . 11 early good wishes were tendered . The lotige was then closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer . LIVERPOOL . —DEIIIIV LODGE ( NO . 724 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on the afternoon of Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the principal
item of Dusmess on the programme being the installation of Bro . J . W . Ballard , W . M . elect . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Davison , W . M ., about four o ' clock , and the following officers anil brethren were present : —thos . VV . Shortis , P . M . ; R . Cam , P . M . ; Studiford , P . M . ; | . W . Ballard , S . W . ; G . Hutchin , J . W . ; T . Cheswoith . ' l ' . M ., Treasurer ; G . Becken , Secretary ; W . Vaughan , S . D . ; E .
McSwiney , J . D . ; A . Hart , l . G . ; W . G . Veale , Organist ; J . Rclf , W . J . Naylor , J . Meakin , R . Crispe , J . Brown , A R . Large , 11 . Hewitt , T . L . Marcus , T . Maxwell , J . Hanlon , E . Gadd , M . Hart , J . Hay , J . M . Foote , P . Armstrong , R . Sherrington , W . Overend , H . Dutton , A . J . Henochsberg , J . EUis , J . Blenkinskey , E . Griffiths , and J . \ V . Geves . The visitors included the names of Bros . W . Savage , 241 ;
R . Williams , 594 ; H . W . Nicholas , 249 ; [ . ' Peters , P . G . S . W . North and South Wales , P . M . 597 ; j " . Pemberton , P . M . 1204 ; G . Purves , 823 ; G . Owen , P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . L . Jones , 394 ; J . McKane , 216 ; T . Shaw , S . W . 823 ; A . C . Morrison , 594 ; W . Cottrell , W . M . 823 ; II . Burrows , 6 73 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 673 , S . W . 1503 ; T . Curtis , 1182 ; T . Ashmore , P . M . 823 ; S . E . Ibbsj ' . ' l ' rov .
G . S . B ., W . M . 1473 ; J . Ball , 673 ; II . Liebschutz , 1502 ; } . G . Bales , 1182 ; J . Acton , 82 V , W . Vines , P . M . 220 ; W . R . Thomas , 786 and 86 ; R . Brown , S . W . 241 ; ) . Shaw , 139 ( Sheffield ) , tec Bro . J . W . Ballard was installed the W . M . of the lodge by Bro . W . Shortis , P . M ., in a very striking ami impressive manner , assisted b y Bro . T . Chesworth , P . M ., Treasurer . The following officers were
subsequentl y invested by the W . M .: Bros . J . Davison , l . P . M . ; W . Vaughan , S . W . ; G . Becken , J . W . ' ; T . diesworth , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . Hart , Secretary ; E . McSwiney , S . D . ; R . Crispe , J . D . ; M . Hart , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; IL Trevett , S . S . ; P . Armstrong , J . S . ; and Bro . Williamson was elected Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel « as presented to Bro . J . Davison , I . P . M ., by the members
of the lodge as a token of esteem ami admiration for his valuable services . The brethren subsequently banquettcd , and a very enjoyable " fourth degree" was realized . BLHGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , and although it was the annual occasion for the election of W . M ., c \ : c ., the present esteemed
"•M ., Bro . field—being punctual himself and fortunately succeeding in securing the punctual attendance of his officers—b y opening lodge at the somewhat earl y hour of 4 p . m . —was enabled to achieve the rare task , at such a meeting , of not only transacting the whole of the annually recurring business , and having the by-laws impressively lead aloud , but of performing in that perfect manner for
which our Bro . Field has secured a reputation , the whole of the three degrees . Thus Bros . Bartlelt and Kelway were raised , Bro . Gabb was passed , and Messrs . Dunn , Lockwood , ami Arnold , were respectively initiated in as solem n and deliberate a manner as if these ceremonies had comprised the entire business of the evening . At the election of W . M ., a gratifying proof was afforded of the estimation in which Bro . Field is held bv the brethren of the
lod ge , over which he has for the past year so abl y presided . » ro . Brooks , J . W . ( Bro . Page , the S . W ., having resigned during Bro . Field ' s year of office ) , shrewdly "ivining the prevailing feeling , on the list of •in . dida tes eli gible for election being read , in a truly ruly fraternal spirit , delicately caused a Past Master tointibreth lat hC ^ ° " Brooks ) would take it as a favour if the « < -tnreii could , b y selecting another brother to preside over
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them for the ensuing year , give him that further time for preparation . The hint ran like wildfire , and on the ballot papers being collected , it was announced , amid vociferous cheering , that Bro . Field had , with one trifling exception—the source of which may readily be divined by a delicate mind—been unanimously re-elected to fill the chair of K . S . for another year . This marks an event in the Burgovne Lodge ; it
being the first time since its consecration lhat such an honour has been conferred upon a brother , and it is also a singular coincidence that Bro . Field was the first " W . M . called upon to preside over the lodge who was not initiated therein , and thus this distinguished mark of approbation , when for the first lime conferred in the Btirgoyne Lodge , has been extended to a joining member . The re-election of
Bro . Poynter , P . M ., W . M . 1491 , as Treasurer , was unanimous , and that brother being about to serve the office of Steward at the ensuing festival of the Girls' School , Bro . Rogers , I . P . M ., gave notice of motion , for the next meeting of the lodge , that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the funds to be placed upon Bro . Poynter ' s list . At the refreshment table afterwards , where the re-elected W . M .
presided with his accustomed urbanity , the affectionate sentiments that had animated the brethren in the lodgeroom prevailed unabated , and a very pleasant couple of hours , interspersed with singing and recitations , was passetl , the brethren separating in good time in perfect love and harmony . Amongst the visitors present we observed Bros . H . Sowdon , P . M . 47 ; Barker , 22 ; H . H . Lavington ,
8 () 2 ; M . J . Larlham , 1210 ; J . G . Raggett , 1431 ; am ! H . H . Shirley , 1491 . GOSPORT . —GOSPOHT LODGE ( No . 903 ) . —The meeting of this lodge was held at the Star Hotel , Gosport , on Tuesday , the 12 th ult ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Geo . Felton Lancaster , P . Prov . ' G . S . There was a very large attendance of visitors and brethren .
The following formed the Boartl of Installed Masters : — Bros . M . E . " Frost , P . M . 487 , P . G . Treasurer ; Wilkins , P . M . 342 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Stapleford , P . M . -, 42 , P . Prov . G . Supt . Works ; J . Craven , W . M . ^ 42 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Ellis , P . M . ^ 42 ; S . D . Forbes , P . l'rov . G . W . ( Essex ); Ubsdell , P . M . 487 , P . Prov . G . A . D . C . ; Maltby , W . M . 4 S 7 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; I . Cornelius-Wheeler , W . M . 2 , 7 ; A . L .
Emanuel , W . M . 106 9 ; ) . Wallingford , P . M . 90 ^ , P . Prov . G . [ . W . ; [ . Wilson , P . M . 90 ^ , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; E . S . Main , P . M . 903 , P . Prov . G . D . C ; W . T . Miller , P . M . 90-,, P . Prov . G . S . D . ; H . Sleeman , P . M . 903 , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; ' and J . Hall , W . M . 903 , P . Prov . G . P ., by whom the ceremony of installing his successor was performed in a very able and impressive manner . The W . M . appointed his officers
as follows , it being a matter of deep regret to the brethren that Bro . the Rev . E . B . C . Churchill , Chaplain to the lodge and P . G . Chap ., had not sufficiently recovered from the effects of a recent accident , to he present : —Bro . J . Hall , I . P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . ; J . Maling , S . W . ; Rev . E . B . Churchill , J . W . and Chaplain , P . G . C . ; C . 11 . Whitcomb , Treasurer : W . Millier , Hon . Sec . ; V . Brown , S . D . ; A . R .
Robinson , J . D . ; H . W . C . Wise , l . G . ; E . A . Lover , Dir . of Cer . ; S . W . Mistelbrook , Organist ; Mitchell and Grant , Stewards . The cordial and hearty thanks of the lotige were tendered to Bro . J . Hall , for the very able manner in which he h . nl performed the duties of Installing Master , the W . M . at the same time announcing that he had a most pleasing duty to perform , viz ., that of
presenting to Bro . Hall a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : — "Presented to Bro . J . Hall b y the brethren of Gosport Lodge , No . 903 , in recognition of his able and valuable services as W . M ., 1874 . " The installation banquet took place at the India Arms Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . After an excellent bill of fare had been discussed , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and
the Craft . " No class , he said , were more loyal than the free and accepted Masons . In submitting "The Most Worshipful Grantl Master , H . R . H the Prince of Wales , " the W . M ., who discharged the duties of his position with marked tact ami ability , said it was gratifying to see the great interest which his Royal Highness took in the Craft and in everything connected with it . From the moment of
his initiation he believed he had always evinced a most lively interest in everything connected with Freemasonry , and they might be sure , now that he had attained the highest honour the Craft could bestow upon a member , that that interest would not be lessened . It was a very proud thing that the heir to the throne was at the head of the Craft , and many of them hoped shortly to attend at his installation .
The W . M . next gave "The Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and Officers of Grand Lodge . " The W . M . next gave "The R . W . the Grand Master of Hampshire anil Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lotige , present ami Past . " Bro . Frost , P . G . Treas ., in responding , congratulated the W . M . upon the position
which he had attained , and the lodge upon the admirable manner in which Bro . Hall had carried out his duties as Installing Master . He was gratified lo know that the lodge had an outgoing Master who could instal his successor in the way that Bro . Hall bail done it that evening . Bro . Lieut . Miller responded for the past provincial officers . They all felt indebted to the brother who presided over
them , and to those personal qualifications they were very much indebted for the progress which Masonry had made in the province . Bro . Hall gave " The W . M ., " who suitably acknowledged the compliment . " The Worshipful Masters ami Representatives of Neighbouring Lodges and the Visitors , " was acknowledged by Bros . Cornelius-Wheeler , W . M . 237 ; G . A . Green , P . M . ; G . L . Green , and Major Harris , Ii . M . L . I . The other toasts were "The
Installing Master , " " The Past Masters of the Lotige , " and " The Officers of the Lodge . " With the aid of harmony a most pleasant evening was passed . ST . DAY . —TiiF . Gui . i . ow LODGE ( NO . 1006 ) . — The annual Festival of St . John was held in the beautitul lodge-room , at St . Day , on the 26 th ult . There were present the following brethren of the lodge : —W . B . Bennett , W . M . ; George Michell , P . M ., Treasurer ; W .
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Pascoe , P . M . ; J . Jewell , l . P . M . ; J . Burgess , P . M . ; Theophilus Michel ! , J . W . ; J . H . Mayne , Secretary ; F . Bartle , S . D . ; T . B . Provis , ] . D . ; ] . Daw , D . C . ; J . Chappie , l . G . ; W . IT . Gillan , Chaplain ; T . R . Mills , G . Tonkin , G . Pryor , J . T . Rodda , G . S . Bray , J . Pryor , W . II . Pryor , J . Pryor , jun ., T . Michell , W . Martin , and I . Polkinhorn , Tyler . The following visiting brethren were
also present : —Isaac Latimer , P . G . J . W . of Devon ; R . John , P . M . 131 ; W . Christoe , S . w ! 331 , G . II . Ferris , Secretary , 331 ; F . Christoc , 331 ; W . T . Davcy , W . M . Boscawen ; A . T . Grant , l . P . M ! 318 ; R . II . Cade , W . M . 318 ; C . Barnett , 28 ; T . II . Martin , S . W . 3 89 ; J . Thomas , J . W . 5 89 ; and T . A . Kistlcr , J . D . 389 . ' Owing to the illness of the W . M . elect , Bro . Edmund Rogers , the
business of the day was admirably conducted by Bro . George Michell , M . R . C . S ., but the installation of the W . M ., and the appointment of the officers for the year ensuing , had to be deferred . There was exhibited in the lodge a very beautifully-executed illuminated address , written 011 vellum , and elegantly framed , and adorned in the centre , head and foot , with the arms of Bro . Sir Fred . Williams ,
Bait ., M . P ., and ornamented at each corner with Masonic embellishments . Tiiis address , duly signal by the officers of the lodge , was to have been presented to Sir Frederick , but that gentleman , having an engagement at Plymouth , the presentation had to be deferred . The testimonial is an address of thanks to the distinguished brother , thanking him for all his kindness to the Trcgullow Lodge ,
and for his having so beautifully adorned and furnished it . This handsome record of the lodge ' s feeling was the handiwork of Bro . Thomas Solomon , of Truro , to whose good taste it reflects very great credit . The banquet , an excellent substantial repast , served in an admirable manner , took place at Bro . Bennett ' s hotel , adjoining the lodge . Bro . Dr . Michell again presided , and the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were g iven and responded to by the Chairman , Bros . Dabb , Latimer , Bennett , Pascoe , Thomas Michell , John Cade , John Thomas Martin , W . Davey , Michell , Christoc , and others . The afternoon was most agreeably spent . The Treasurer stated that the funds of the lodge were in a very satisfactory state , while they were as careful as ever to regard quality
rather than the quantity of their members . Bro . John , in the course of his speech , said that there was very little doubt that on the coming visit of the Prince of Wales to Truro , in the summer , his Royal Highness would be Masonically received . BARROW-IN-FURNESS . —IIAIITINUTO . N LODGE ( NO . 1021 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on
Monday , 11 th January , Bro . Sir James Ramsdcn , W . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . in the chair . Amongst those present were the following provincial officers : —Bros . George Remington , P . M . 993 , P . G . J . W . W . L . ; Rev . J . Morgan , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; Reuben Pearson , P . M . 993 , P . G . Reg . ; Henry Cook , P . M . 1021—119 , P . Prov . G . Reg . for C . and W . ; J . Mills , W . M . IVJO , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; and a good
muster of the brethren of 1021 and neighbouring lodges . Bro . Myles Haslam , S . W ., was duly installed Worshipful Master , the ceremony being most ably perfc rmed by Bro . Henry Bagot , P . M . 1021 , Prov . Grand Steward for VV . L . The brethren afterwards partook of a sumptuous banquet at the Furness Abbey Hotel . WAVERTREE . —DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( NO .
1182 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous suburban lodge was held at Wri ght ' s Coffee House , Wavertree ( near Liverpool ) , on the afternoon of the 20 th ult . and as there was an unusually heavy business list , the brethren were summoned an hour earlier than usual . Bro . J . A . Edginton , W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , supported by Bros . J . W . Williams , l . P . M . ; Thorn , P . M . ;
Wood , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ( acting as S . W . ); W . Pughe , P . M . ( acting as J . W . ); T . Davies , S . D . ; T . Musker , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , l . G . ; W . Thomason , S . S . ; W . G . Veale , Organist ; P . M . Larscn , P . M . 594 , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . 135 6 ; W . Savage , 241 ; T . Atkinson , 394 ; lies , 1299 , cV-c . The first business was the initiation of one candidate , and
afterwards the W . M . raised no fewer than thirteen brethren to the sublime degree of M . M . 's , taking them in two instalments . The ceremony was performed by the W . M . in a remarkably impressive and striking manner . Bio . T . B , Myers , S . W ., who was absent on business , presented a very handsome tracing board and set of gavels to the lodge , and in accepting the valuable gifts it was moved , seconded ,
supported , and carried cordially , that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Myers , for his great liberality . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . On Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge held their annual ball in the handsome rooms of the Adel phi Hotel , Liverpool , the proceeds of which , as usual , will be given in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution . The ball committee consisted of Bros , f . A . Edginton , W . M ., Chairman ; f . Williams , Hon . Sec ; | . W . Williams , P . M . ; W . Pughe , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , S . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., J . W . ; T . ' Davies , S . D . ; T . Musker , J . D . ; A . Vaughan , I . G . ; W . Thomason , S . S . ; and T . Snelson , J . S . Mr . Martin ' s quadrille band was engaged , and all the arrangements were of a very satisfactory character .
U 1111 AN LODGE ( No . 1196 ) . —This lodge , though founded as recently as 186 7 , has obtained a distinction in the Craft of which its founders may be justly proud . It contains , for its numbers , probably more artistic brethren than any other London lodge , its first W . M . being Bro . Dr . J . E . Carpenter , so well-known by his " What are the wild waves saying ? " and other songs , which count literally
by the thousand . The second W . M . was Bro . Marsh ( Henry Marston , the tragedian ) , and its third W . M ., Sawyer , the poet . Among those who were initiated in the lodge may be mentioned Bros . E . L . Blanchard , William Creswick , W . II . Cummings , G . J . Patey , Crawford Wilson , Wharton Simpson , Ilerr Lehmcyer , Henry Howe , Joseph Bennett , T . N . Talfourd , IT . Dicks , H . Hersee , aud