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TORQUAY . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 32 S ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on St . John ' s Day , the 271 I 1 ult ., when the W . M . elect , Bro . D . J . Atlams , was installed by W Bro . D . Watson , P . M . 32 S , P . P . J . G . D ., assisted by W . Bros . XX ' . A . Goss , P . M . 323 : J . Piggott , P . M . 32 S ; W . Wakeham , P . M . 32 S ; C . J . Harland , P . M . 32 S , P . P . J . G . D . ; A . T .

Blarney , W . M . 1402 ; J . C . Colston , W . M . 248 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; Rev . 'Thornton , P . M ., P . P . 3 . Chap . ; J . Hammick , P . M . 24 S ; J . Searle , P . M . 710 ; Captain J . Gordon , P . M . 443 ; W . A . Goss , jun ., P . M . 1402 ; J . Doidge , P . M . 1402 . 'The following brethren were invested by tlie W . M . as his officers for the ensuing year : XX ' . Bros . W . Wakeham , I . P . M . ; J . Mortimer , S . W . ; W . Taylor ,

J . W . ; C . J . Howland , P . M ., Treas . ; D . Watson , P . M ., " Sec ; Bros . J . Grant , S . D . ; R . Richards , J . D . ; J . Cater , I . G . j T . Brooks , Org . ; . "tev . — Thornton , P . P . G . C , Chap . ( pro . tern ); J . E . Bovey and J . Mugford , Stwds . ; and J . Newton , Tyler . In thc evening the members and visiting brethren , about fifty in number , dined together at the Royal Hotel .

BOLTON . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 348 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Bull ' s Head Inn , when the following brethren were present : Bros . XX ' . H . Alcock , W . M . ; J . B . Taylor , S . W . ; W . Crankshaw , J . W . ; Thos . Raby , P . M ., Treas . ; John Alcock , P . M ., Sec . , * Jas . Horrocks , P . M . ; Samuel Barrett , P . M . ; John Wolstenholmc ,

P . M . ; Israel A . Greenhalgh , P . M . ; Robert Harwood , P . M ., Prov . G . Sup . of Works ; John Harwood , P . M . ; Jas . Kenyon , Partington , Beckett , Phillips , Wood , Walker , Chadwick , T ' opp , Orrcll , and others . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Newton , P . M . 37 , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Wm . Blair , WM . 1723 ; Jas . Holt , 14 'i ; IL T ' onge , 14 G and 350 ; Wilson , 17 S ; lsurschner , 17 S ; and Thos . Naylor , 1723 .

The lodge was opened at three o clock , and the minutes of thc last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Thos . l < aby . P . M ., was re-elected 'Treasurer , and Bro , Thos . Higson , P . M ., was re-elected 'Treasurer . Uro . 'Jas . Horrocks , P . M ., was re-elected representative of the lodge on the Prov . Grand Lodge Charity Committee . The auditor's report , which was oi a satisfactory character , was

presented and approved . 1 he next business was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . J . B . Taylor , S . W ., the ceremony being ably performed liy Bro . John Alcock , P . M . Bro . John Harwood , P . M ., then , in an efficient manner , invested the officers as follows : Bros . Wm . Crankshaw , S . W . ; John Kenyon , J . W . ; Thos . Raby , P . M ., Treas . ; John Alcock , \' . X \„ Sec . * , John Partington , S . D . ; Richard

" Beckett , J . D . ; Robert Harwood , P . M .. P . Prov . G . Sup . of Works ' , M . of C . ; John Harwood , P . M ., Org . ; R . II . Phillips , I . G . ; Thos . Higson , P . M ., Tyler ; and George Walker and William Chadwick , Stewards . Bro . Robert Harwood , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Sup . of Works , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented Bro . John Alcock , P . M .. with a verv handsome P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of

his valuable services as Secretary to thc lodge during ( he past twelve years . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the biethrcn , and the lodge was closed at 5 . 30 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was uf a sumptuous character , andatwliich about forty brethren were present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings were enlivened by a by a number of songs and glees .

NORWICH—Cabbell Lodge ( Nt > . 807 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on 'Thursday , the 2 nd ult ., under the gavel of its W . M ., Uro . Geo . Green , which in every way proved a success . I Ic was assisted by his officers as follows : Uros . S . N . Ucrrv , P . P . G . S . of WI . P . M ; Jas . J . Hunt , S . W . ; II . A . W . Reeves ,

„ , J . W . ; Geo . Bixtcr ] P . M .. P . P . A . D . of C , P . P . G . D . C , " Secretary ; Henry Rosling , S . D . ; J . W . Browne , P . G . Steward , J . D . ( Freemason ); Thos . Campling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . H ., M . C ; Rob . A . Madge , Organist ; Thos . Winter , I . G . ; W . N . Cooper and Chas . Payne , Stewards ; and Wm . Murrell , Tyler . Among those present were Bros . Thos . UallardP . M . ; A . J . Uerrv , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Geo .

, Thos . Nettle , P . M . ; B . L . Nockall . P . M .. P . P . G . P . ; 1 . XV . Bateman , Jefferson , Unit , Arthur Atkinson , P . M . ; 'Thos . Reeve , A . ' Buttifant , M . J . Bailey . E . Pankhurst , P . M . ; II . J . Wade , King , and E . Walkin . Among the visitors were Bros . J . U . Bridgman , P . M ., P . P . G . ; J . Woincrslcv , Atkinson , P . M ., P . G . Organist ; Colebv . «> ' - ** . Joseph Stanley , jun ., P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ;

Jas . Offord , P . M . ; Harold Voungman , P . M . P . P . G . S . of W . ; Chas . IC . Sexton antl W . | . Butler , Prov . G . Stewards , 213 ; E . C . Thome , W . M . ; G . W . G . Barnard , J . Shorten and Francis , 04 . 1 ; Otr .-Master F . Mills , P .. \ L . P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Harper , " W . MT ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C ; Thos . J . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . ,, f C . Thos . Lord . P . M .. " P . P . G . S . of W . ; Jesse Weyer ,

Chas . J . Campling , and C W . Bacon , Prov . G . Stewards , 1500 ; A . R . J . Woolbright , W . M ., and Chas . Barnes , 1 S 0 S ; and W . Wilson , 10 S 4 , Ncw Brunswick ( America ) . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , thc business of the evening was to ballot for Uro . Stratford as a joining member of the lodge , which resulted in an unanimous vote . 'The next business was to

ballot for Mr . Francis Albert Lloyd and Mr . Geo . Hammond as candidates for Freemasonry , which also resulted in an unanimous vote . The W . M ., Bro . G . Green , then performed the ceremony of initiating Messrs . Lloyd and Hammond into the mysterious secrets of Freemasonry in a manner not onl y edifying and attracting the attention of the brethren , but of impressing upon the initiates the

beauty and excellency of our Order . By the request of the W . M ., Bro . S . W . Berry , thc I . P . M ., gave the charge in an excellent and impressive way . This concluded the business of thc evening , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . 1 lie Drctnrcn to

men aujourneu um uaiiqucuiig-roum , where a most recherche supper had been prepared , and on the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged . Some excellent singing was rendered by Bros . Atkinson and E . Welkin , whicli in no small measure contributed to the harmony of the evening .

WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . S 72 ) . — The annual installation festival of this lodge was held on Tuesday , thc 27 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Duke-street , on which occasion the following officers , members , ami visitors were present : Bros . Chas . J . Dalton , W . M ., P . G .

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Steward ; Thos . Glessall , S . W . ; Jas . Cooper , P . P . G . Or" -., J . W . ; J . Spittall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; Robt ! Iwcntyman , Sec . ; J . McGill , S . D . ; J . Angus , J . D . ; Thos . Robinson , I . G . ; J . M . Salisbury , P . P . G . T . ; Tyler ; H . Burns , Steward ; ' ( as . Robertson , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; C Morton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; E . Rose , P . M . ; F . Hodgson , P . M . J . S . Braithwaite , G . XV . Smith , T . Ellwood , T . U .

Williamson , J . Cornthwaite , J . McGowan , W . Carmichael , W . Holloway , W . Lewis , J . Nixon , J . Winter , W . Curtis , J . JT . Ray , J . P . Sawyers , J . Jackson , W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Ban-, P . M . 119 , P . G . J . W . ; W . Sandwith , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . T . ; John Rothery , 119 . J . Milligan , P . M . 119 ; John Casson , J . W . 119 ; M . Golightty , S . W . 119 ; George Sparrow ] 119 ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . F . Kirkconel ;

W . M . 12 C 7 ; J . Black , J . D . 12 G 7 ; J . Dyson , 12 G 7 ; XV Carlyle , P . M . 1400 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Hartley , P . M . 1400 ; S . Hartley , 1400 ; W . "Alartin , P . M . 1660 ; R . Wilson , W . M . 1600 ; L Harper , S . W . 1 G 00 ; j . Banks , J . D . 1 G 00 ; F . T . Allatt , Steward , 1 G 60 ; B . Craig , Tyler 1660 ; E . Gibson , 1 GG 0 ; David Bell , S . D . 1 GG 0 ; J . Hodgson , 1 GG 0 ; and several others who did not sign the attendance book . The lodge was opened in form , when Bro . Dalton

announced to the brethren that Bros . Gibson and Kenworthy had kindly consented to act as Installing Masters . Bro . Gibson then assumed the chair , when Bro . George Dalrymple , P . M . 1 GG 0 , P . G . A . D . of C , was presented / in the presence of nineteen Installed Alasters , and duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . On being proclaimed , he appointed and invested his officers as follows : Uros . Thos . Glessall , S . W . ; G . W . Smith ,

J . VV . ; John Spittall , P . M ., Treas . ; Robert T ' wentyman , Sec . ( for the tenth time ); J . Cooper , Org . ; J . Annus . S . D . ; II . Burns , J . D . ; W . Carmichael , I . G " . ; J . ! Salisbury , 'Tyler ; and T . B . Williamson , Steward . Bro . G . W . Kenworthy delivered the customary addresses in a manner which only requires to be heard to be appreciated . "Hearty good wishes having been expressed by the many visitors present , the lodge was closed in form and good

harmony . The brethren then adjourned to supper , which was presided over by the W . M ., faced by his Wardens , Bros . Glessall and Smith . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . During the evening a telegram , congratulating thc W . M . on his installation , was received from the W . M . of lhe St . John's Lodge , No . 252 , Thornhill , N . B ., thc brethren of which were also celebrating

the testtval of the patron saint of Scottish Masonry . The toast of "The Visiting Brethren " was onc of special interest on this occasion , it having become generally known that our much respected Bro . W . F . Lamonby was , at no distant date , to take his departure for Australia . 'The newly-installed Master was anxious , not only to propose the

toast himself and to couple our worthy brother ' s name for a reply , but that also it might be given with Highland honours , which was done in a most enthusiastic manner . Bro . Lamonb y feelingly replied , and on leaving the hall to catch the train the company , standing , poured forth the ever-inspiring song ,

" Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind . " The 'Tyler ' s toast brought the proceeding : ; to a close , alter a most enjoyable evening . KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —On Monday evening last the installation meeting of this lodge took place , where , before a considerable gathering of the members of the lodge , despite the unfavourable

weather , after thc confirmation of lhe minutes , Uro . C . Christophers-ill was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon by Uro . the Rev . A . I * . A . Woodford , P . G . C . and P . M . The W . M . then invested his officers , among whom wc may mention Uros . Dr . Ring , P . M ., S . W . ; Hodgson , J . W . ; Abrahams , Treas . ; Wales , P . M ., Sec . ; Stamper , D . of C . ; Wilson , S . D , ; Coward , J . D . ; and Nelson , I . G . Bro . John Banks was invested as I . P . M ., to

whom the lodge unanimously tendered a cordial vote of thanks for his most efficient services as W . M . during the last year ; indeed , the lodge owes a debt of gratitude to Uro . Banks for his endeavours to restore the lodge , to its pristine efficiency . 'The Greta Lodge , like other lodges , has had its seasons of prosperity and adversity , but seems now in good working order , and has apparently much sound material to loo ' v to for its future help and nror-rcss .

After thc lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a " banquet , " which had become their Festival of St . John , and which reflected no little credit on thc Misses Franks and Coles , thc caterers and lessees of thc Keswick Hotel , where the lodge assembles . The usual loyal toasts were given and received with marked warmth of feeling , and the toast " Prosperity to the Greta Lodge , " coupled with "Thc Health of its W . M ., " as given by Bro . Woodford .

was very heartily received , and effectively responded to . After an enjoyable evening , the brethren separated at an early hour , having been much interested nith Bro . Woodford ' s statement respecting our great Masonic Charities , and the work and claims of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , whose festival will take place in February next . Everything seems to promise a year of prosperity to the Greta Lodge under Bro . Chas . Christophcrson ' s rule .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Hopestreet . Bro . J . Atkinson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . W . W . Sandbrook , I . P . M . ; XV . Savage , J . W . ; J . B . MacKcnzie , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Boyd , Sec . ; H . P . Squire , S . D . ; J . J . Monk , Asst . Oig . , O . W . Sanderson , I . G . ; Dr . Whittle , S . S . ; H . RoundJ . S . ;

, J . O . Marplcs , A . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present included Bros . J . Ballard , J . W . Brown , B . Streim , W . Addes , W . Campion , E . Graham , J . S . Hall , H . Williams , Webster Williams , J . Cantor , and others , 'J he Three Degrees were admirably worked by thc W . M ., assisted by his officers , Mr . James Boardman being initiated ; Bros . Pilcher and Duncan passed as F . C . 's ; and

Bro . D . Gumming raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The usual toasts were given at the banquet which succeeded business , and a special compliment in this direction to Bro . Waterson , who _ had so kindly decorated the organ in the lodge-room . Songs were given by Bros Webster Williams , J . Cantor , U . Streim , and others , and the accompaniments were played by Bro . J . J . Monk , Assistant Organist .

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DOUGLAS ( I . of M . )—Tynwald Lodge ( No . 1242 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Lodge Rooms , Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 21 st inst . The lodge was opened shortly before four o'clock , and after the confirmation of the minutes , thc newly-elected W . M ., Bro . E . J . Bowman , was duly installed into thc chair of K . S , the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . A . Brown , P . M . The manner in which the W . M . then

invested his officers was most satisfactory to the brethren , as it proved that in electing Bro . Bowman as their W . AL they had bestowed their suffrages on one who would ably and conscientiously fulfil the duties annexed to the appointment . 1 he new officers are Bros . R . T . Redman , I . P . M .-I . C . Bradshaw , S . W . ; J . S . Goldie-Taubm . in , I . W . : J . A . Brown , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Swinnerton , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . A . Mylrea , Org . ; F . W . Friend . Den . Org .: 1 .

1 * . lerry , Sec . ; J . Morrison , S . D . ; I . White , J . D . ; and W . Kissack , I . G . The thanks of thc lodge were passed to Bro . J . A . Brown , P . M ., for the manner in which he had given the installation ceremony . This Masonic gathering was remarkable as having brought together what was stated to have been a larger number of P . M . 's and W . M . 's than has ever attended a lodge in the island , there having been no fewer than fifteen present , viz ., Bros . Harwood .

Swinnerton , Kennaugh , Webb , Bawden , Turner , Johnson , Ouavle , Laughhn , Wild , Pattisson , Bowman , Wood , Smith , and J . A . Brown . After the business of the lodge the brethren , numbering forty one , adjourned to Bro . Harwood ' s Marina Lawn Hotel , where they sat down to a magnificent banquet , served a la Russe . Bro . Harwood is onc of the founders ot the Tynwald Lodge . After the banouet thc usual loval

and Masonic toasts were proposed , and what with music ID **? eec , uf J' ' S a very pleasant evening was spent . Thc I . P . M ., Bro . Redman , having , as is known , accepted an appointment in London , was unable to be present , but that his heart was with his brethren was evident , for during the evsning the new W . M . receiveda telegram from him , saying "I have followed you all through , and wish heartily I were with you . Tell my dear old friends that among the absent

ones to-night none feel regret more keenly than !—none wish more sincerel y than I success and prosperity to thc Tynwald Lodge anil yourself . May thc ' Bulwarks ' rally round you , old fellow , and may the many true hearts I know so well all hel p to make thc coming vear one of marked progress and prosperity for 124 :. " The musical portion of thc programme was contributed to by thc W . M . and Bros . Swinnerton , Bradshaw , Sharp , and Kissack ,

while the various toasts were given and responded to by the W . M ., Uros . J . A . Brown , P . M ., F . W . Friend , Bradshaw , S . W . ; Kissack , I . G . ; C . Kennaugh , P . M . ; Swinnerton , P . M . ; L S . G . Taubman , J . W . - . Jas . Hodgson . Webb , P . M . ; G . H . Ouaylc , P . M . *| A . W . Moore , Pattison , Cruikshank , Johnson , Morrison , and others . During thc cveningtwo presentations wcrcanuounccd , onc a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel for Bro . Redman , I . P . M ..

and a silver Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . J . S . G . Taubman , for their respective services—thc former as W . M . and the latter as Secretary . Wc must not conclude without stating that advantage was taken of the presence ol Masons from all the insular lodges of the island to discuss the desirability of establishing a Provincial Grand Lodge for thc island , and a hope was expressed that onc result of this re union would be thc initiation of steps for securing that de sirable object .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . i 7 ** * o > . —On Tuesday last , the members of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John at thc Masonic Hall , when Bro . William Berry , S . W ., was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , the ceremony being ahlv performed by thc retiring W . M ,, Bro . J . S . Pearce . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . S . Pearce . I . P . M . j G . Grant , S . W . ; 1 . Walton , I . W .: A . Alcar

Iicas . ; Joseph Stevens , Sec ; Ireland , S . D . ; Williamson , I . G . ; Siiverthorne , D . C ; U . Tanner , J . D , ; Foster and Bailey , Stewards ; C . Harrington antl W . Vare , Tylers . Amongst the distinguished brethren present were : Bros . W . Hickman , D . P . G . M . Hampshire and Isle of Wight ; Henry Doman , P . M . of 119 , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . P * K : V'n ,- ^ r , 3 < J 4 . P . M . . 159 ; irvine-Harlc , P . M . 17 S 0 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Parkinson , P .. M . 1112 , P . P . G . S . ; all of thc

same province . Henry Masters , P . M . 319 ; William Crimper , W . M . 319 ; Silas Dore , PM . 310 ; G . Cross , W . M . 359 ! G . Brooks , W . M . 112 ; XV . H . Chapman , W . M . 1461 . During thc proceedings votes of thanks were unanimously passed to thc D P . G . and P . Masters for their attendance , and also to the LP . Master for his services during his year of office , and lhat day as installing Master . And it was

further resolved that the lodge present him with a P . M . 's jewel . The hearty thanks of the lodge were also awarded to Bro . T . P . Payne , P . M . A Committee was also appointed on the motion of Uro . Im ' ne-Harle , P . M ., consisting ol the lodge officers , with power to add to their number , to consider a scheme whereby thc funds of benevolent purposes might be very considerably increased ,

and a large number of votes procured for the various Masonic Charities . Thc banquet was supplied by Uro . Gibbs , of above Barstreet , in his usual excellent manner . Thc loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to , aftev which the brethren separated , great gratification being expressed at the days proceedings . It may be mentioned that Bro . Harle efficientl y acted as Organist .

INSTRUCTION . YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —At the regular meeting on Tuesday last , at Uro . A . Walter's , thc Green Dragon , Spring Garden-place , Stepney , E ., Uro . Elhngford was W . M ., and was supported by Bros . J . Andrews , P . M ., S . W . ; Alfred Wood , J . XV . ; J . Taylor , Deacon ; W . Hawes , LG . ; T . J . Barnes , ' P . M ., as Secretary ; J . Tyler , G . A . Stephens , and others . Thc lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and

confirmed . Uro . T . W . lait , W . M . elect of the mother lodge , being present , Bro . Ellingford , W . M ., kindly offered to that brother the occupancy of the chair . This was accepted , and Uro . Tyler having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was carefully worked . Bro . J . Taylor worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Uro . Ellingford was unanimously elected W . M . for the meeting to be held or > the 10 th inst ., and the lodge was closed .