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J . Sharrock , J . Barratt , J . Kennedy , H . Tongue . Visitors : Bros . M . Nicholson , W . M . 1723 ; J . Harwood , P . M . 348 ; S . Crowther , P . M . 37 ; J . Newton , 37 ; R . Brierley , 14 ^; ; F . Hilton , 3 r 7 ; J . ' Alcock , P . M . 3 * 48 ; M . Rigby , P . M . 266 ; J . Wolsternholme , P . M . 348 ; A . Cosgrove , 1723 ; and T . B . Tongue , 1723 . The lodge having been raised to the Second Degree , Bro . J . Doolcy was presented to

the W . M . as the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . The W . M , then addressed Bro . Dooley , and the Secretary put the usual questions from the Book of Constitutions . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , and a Board of Past Masters was formed , when Bro . J . Wild installed Bro . J . Dooley into thc chair ol K . S . On the re-admission of the M . M . ' s ., the usual proclamation was made to them by

the Installing Master , who having called upon them to salute their new W . M ., which was done , Bro . Wild proceeded to invest the brethren who were appointed as officers for the ensuing year . Too much praise cannot be given to Bro . Wild ( who is a P . M . of this lodge ) for the able manner in which he couducted the ceremonies , and we cannot sufficiently congratulate the lodge which has such a

talented array of Past Masters . Before the proceedings closed Bro . Robt . Horridge received his Past Master ' s jewel , the gift of the lodge , and Councillor Bro . Nicholson , P . M ., presented Bro . Henry Ainsworth , P . M ., with a lodge jewel for his uniform urbanity and kindness , and for thc assistance he always renders to newly-installed Worshipful Mastersand tbe lodge generally . After the usual " Hearty

good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the proceedings were brought to a close , and the cloth was laid for a most recherche ) banquet supplied by the obliging hostess , Mrs . Long . After the cloth was drawn the evening was devoted to harmony and good-fellowship . The usual loyal and

Masonic toasts haung been given , and the brethren enlivened by the singing of Bros . Rigby , Kershaw , Tayler , and Hilton , a most enjoyable evening was closed at eleven p . m . Wc may add that thc usual Masonic Charities were subscribed to , and , considering thc late stagnation in trade , most heartily .

GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Lodge ( No . 243 ) . — The annual installation of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Court Place , when , in thc presence of twelve Past Masters and about forty brethren , Bro . E . M . Lc Huray was installed W . M . for thc ensuing year by Bro . W . Helman in a most

impressive manner . Bro . Le Huray afterwards invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Helman , I . P . M . ; J . S . Sncath , S . W . ; J . H . Parsons , J . W . ; W . Huxtcr , S . D . ; Lindsay , J . D . ; Pethcrs , I . G . ; Robin , D . C . ; and C . Romeril , Tyler . After the ceremony the brethren partook of a banquet , followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a most harmonious evening concluded the

ceremony . LEWES . —South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . There was a large attendance . Bro . George Stone was installed as W . M ., the ceremony being very efficiently performed by Bro . S . Tanner , who retired trom the chair , and was

presented by the lodge with a Past Master ' s jewel . The newly-installed Master appointed the following officers : — Bros . S . Tanner , I . P . M . ; A . Holman , S . W . ; R . Blaker , J . W . ; Rev . W . E . Richardson , Chaplain ; R . Crosskey , Treas . ; F . Noakes , D . C ; J . H . Every , Sec . ; F . A . Honey , S . D . ; H , Cox , J . D . ; E . Chapman , I . G . ; S . Starnes , Org . ; and H . Hall , Tyler . After the business Bro . Whitcomb

served a capital dinner at thc Bear Hotel . Thc company included Bros . G . Stone , W . M ., in thc chair ; Trollope , W . M . 1842 ; F . G . Pownall , P . M . 13 ; C . Hudson , W . M . 315 ; Tomkinson , P . M . mo ; J . M . Kidd , Prov . G . D . of C . Sussex ; C . Sandeman , W . M . 16 3 G ; F . Rossittcr , W . M . 40 ; J . Curtis , acting W . M . 1797 ; Musson , 105 C ; C . Tomes , P . M . mo ; J . Newman , 315 ; J . G . Calway , 1619 ; G . Coppard , 73 ; R . Pierpoint , 177 ; A . Burrows ,

1829 ; R . B . Higham , 1829 ; T . Packham , 315 ; J . C . Pitcher , and thc following members of the lodge : —Bros . J . C . Lucas , P . M . ; F . Noakes , P . M . ; T . R . White , P . M . ; W . W . Turner , P . M . ; James Adames , P . M . ; Jos . Farncombe , P . M . ; R . Crosskey , R . Blaker , A . Holman , E . Bridges , G . E . Chapman , R . H . Ellman , J . H . Every , G . J . Lenny , E . Leney , S . Peters , G . Holman , G . A . fenner , Harry Cox , T . II . Ball , A . Adams , H . F . Mackay , S . Starnes , and others . A pleasant evening was spent .

ORMSKIRK . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . = , 80 ) . —The annual installation meeting o ! the members of this lodge was held recently at its head-quarters—thc old established hostelry , the Wheat Sheaf Inn—where there was a goodly gathering of the fraternity . Thc lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Captain Balmer , the retiring W . M ., ' who effectively performed the ceremony of

initiation . The W . M . elect , Bro . William Anderton , was subsequently presented by Bro . Capt . Balmer and Bro . J . Wells , P . P . G . D . C , for the benefi's of installation , and the ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro . Baxcndale , P . P . G . S . of W . The fo'lowing officers were subsequently invested : —Bros . VV . Fisher , S . W . ; lames

Easthan , J . W . ; A . J . A . Olivera , Sec . ; R . Walker , S . D . ; C . I'ilkington , J . D . •)F . Jackson , I . G . ; J . Balmer , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . Fogg , D . C . ; A . Watcrhousr , S . S . ; and Kirk , J . S . Among the visiting brethren present were Urns . W . B . Ackerley , P . G . J . W . ; J . Pcmbcrton , P . P . S . of W . ; F . J . Pentin , P . M . 1713 ; and R . Draper , P . M . 1403 .

DEVIZES . —Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 663 ) . —The installation meeting took place on Tuesday , the 20 th ult ., when thc W . M . lor the ensuing year , Bro . Wm . Henry Burt , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the retiring M . M ., Bro . T . If . Chandler , P . P . J . G . W . Wilts . The officers for the coming year were installed and invested as follows : Bros . T . II . Chandler ,

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I . P . M . ; H . Howse , S . W . ; J , A . Randell , J . W . ; D . A . Gibbs , Treas . ; William Nott , P . P . J . G . W . and P . G . Reg . Wilts , Secretary ; G . S . A . Waylen , S . D . ; S . M . Badham , J . D . ; Henry Barrass , I . G . ; W . H . Bush and James Neate , Stewards ; and John Hayter , Tyler . The customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by thc Installing Master . Bro . the Rev .

T . F . T . Ravenshaw , P . G . Chap . England , and a P . M . of this lodge , having resigned his membership on account of leaving the neighbourhood , presented to the lodge a handsomely framed copy of the Albert Installation Engraving . Such present was acknowledged by a cordial vote of thanks . After thc lodge was closed the brethren dined together at

the Crown Hotel , Bro . S . Watson Taylor , of Erlestoke Park , contributing to the banquet a liberal supply of venison and game . The u > ual loyal and Masonic toasts were given arid responded to . Among the visitors present were Bros . S . Gauntlett , P . M . 6 32 , P . J . G . D . Wilts ; T . R . Lavington , W . M . elect , 632 ; F . D . Norris , S . D . 632 ; H . Simpson , S . W . 1271 ; and others .

LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this " crack" lodge at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , was perhaps the most brilliantly successful of any which has been held for a very long time . Bro . G . Willings , P . M ., was thc Installing Master , and the ceremony of placing Bro . John H . Gregory in thc W . M . ' s chair was performed by him with an

amount of imprcssiveness which elicited the admiration of a gathering which was perhaps the most thoroughly representative of any which has been held in this district for a considerable time . Thc officers appointed and invested were Bros . H . Firth , I . P . M . ; T . E . Jackson , P . P . G . S . of W „ M . C . ; T . Peakc , S . W . ; D . Lloyd , J . W . ;

T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . Bucknall , Secretary ; J . Skeaf , Organist ; R . Foulds , S . D . ; J . Bailey , J . D . ; J . Lees , I . G . ; R . Hudson , S . S . ; and T . Mason , J . S . During the evening a P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Firth , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge .

WOTTON- UNDER -EDGE . — Lodge of Sympathy ( No . 855 ) . —A regular met ting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at thc Swan Hotel . Present : Bros . Frcdk . J . Blake , P . S . D . Gloucester , W . M . ; Wm . Clifford , S . W . ; Arthur II . Turner , J . W . j Llewn . White , P . P . G . S . W . Gloucester , Treas . ; C . M . Penly , Pro . J . D . ; C . R . Harris , I . G . ; Wm . Window , Tyler ; Llew .

Millman , P . P . G . Purs . Gloucester , P . M . After thc lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , a letter was read from thc candidate for initiation , stating that owing to a long standing engagement , which had been unfortunately recently fixed for this day , he was unable to be present ; a ballot was , however , taken , and declared unanimously in his favour . Litters were also read from Bro . C . R . Davy , P . G . C ., the Chaplain of this

lodge , excusing his absence on urgent private business , and from Bro . Frank Millman , the Secretary , excusing his absence on thc ground of illness . Thc usual lodge subscription was voted to the Aged : masons and Widows'Institution . The W . M . 1 •¦ .: two gentlemen for initiation at the next lodge . Tl . c lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren retired to supper , and spent the evening in thc quiet and social manner which is usual in this little country lodge .

GOSPORT . —Gosport Lodge ( No . 90 . ;) . —The installation of Bro . Robert Wake Mitchell as the Worshipful Master of thc above lodge took place at the Star Assembly Rooms , on Tuesday , the 13 th ult ., when there was a large muster of the brethren , amongst those present being Bros . A . Cudlipp , P . M . 487 ( Mayor of Portsmouth ); T . R . Williams , W . M . 2 : 7 ; A . R . Holbrook ,

W . M . 309 ; J . T . Wilmot , W . M . 4 ^ 3 ; [ ames Johns , W . M . " 1428 ; C . Grant , W . M . 1703 ; " H . J . Guy , P . M . 487 ; J . Wallingford , P . M . 903 , P . P . G . W . ; V . Brown , the retiring W . M . of the lodge ; j . Dyson , P . M . 349 , P . P . G . Superintendent of Works ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . M . 1705 , P . G . S . ; J . Wilson , P . M . 903 ; VV . Hillicr , P . M . 903 ; and others . The ceremony of installation was most ably

performed by Bro . V . Brown , the retiring W . M ., who also gave the addresses to the'officers . The W . M . appointed as his officers : Bros . V . Brown , I . P . M . and Treas . ; R . W . Downing , S . W . ; F . Powell , J . W . ; Rev . K . B . C . Churchill , Chap .-, W . Brunwin , Sec ; W . Smith , S . D . ; W . Wood , J . D . ; G . A . Wright , I . G . ; S . W . Misselbrook , Org . ; j . R . Brown , D . C ; J . E . Thornton and J . Demnsey ,

Stewards ; L . Cauvin and W . I ' omhnson , Tylers . The Worshipful Master then presented Bro . V . Brown with a Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by ths lodge in recognition of the manner in which he had conducted the proceedings of the lodge during the past year , and referred in high terms to the great efficiency which had been shown by Bro . Brown in all his dutie- - .

I he large room at the afar was beautifully decorated for the occasion w ' . th flags , banners , evergreens , bayonet stars , and choice plants ; also several handsome Masonic emblems specially painted by Bro . Cave . The attendance of the Gospott Masonic choir , under ( he direction of liro . S . W . Misselbrook , greatly added to the effect of the working , which was goud throughout . The brethren , to the

number of over lorty , having adjourned to the Indian Arms , sat down to a splendid banquet , prepared by Miss Eastland . After grace by the choir , the loyal toa-ts were briefly given from thc chair . Bro . A . Cudlipp , P . M . ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , \ iroposed "The P 10 G . M . and Officers of Grand Lodge , " and referred in high terms to those officers .

" The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . V . Brown , I . P . M . The W . M . having replied , gave " Trjc Installing Master , " who also replied . The other toasts were " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Lancaster , P . P . G . D . ( an old Steward ) , and replied to by Bro . Wallingford , P . P . J . G . W ,, who announced his intention of

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serving as Steward at the forthcoming festival of thc Roy ; Masonic Benevolent Institution . "The P . M . 's of th . Lodge , " proposed by the S . W ., replied to by Bro . Wilson P . M . " The W . M . ' s of neighbouring Lodges and Vistj . tors , " by Bro . Lancaster , P . M ., responded to by Bro . Grant

W . M . 1705 ; Bro . Simpson ; Bro . J . W . Dyson , P . ^ 349 ; and others . " The Officers , " given from the chair replied to by the S . W . and J . W . " The Choir , " also fro ^ the chair , and the Tyler's toast concluded a very enjoy , able day .

BARROW- IN - FURNESS . — Hartingtos Lodge ( No . 1021 ) . —At the annual meeting of the brc . thrcn of this lodge , held on thc 12 th ult ., Bro . William Bath , S . W ., was installed W . M . f < r the ensuing year i 8 the presence of a large number of his brethren , amonr > whom were twelve Past Masters . Bro . J . Rerd , I . P . M . performed thc installation ceremony with marked efficiency !

The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Reid , I . P . M . ; Chas . P . Richards , S . W . ; G . S . Heath J . W . ; Joseph Huartson , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . A . Warren ' M . A ., Chap . ; H . Bagot , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Hon . Sec . ' P . L . Booth , S . D . ; G . Nelson , J . D . ; J . Haslani , P . M ., Jl ! of C . ; R . Bowkcr , Org . ; W . J . Harrison , I . G .: VV . Ram .

say , S . ; It . McGowan , S . ; H . F . Wright , S . ; and T . Mar . tin , Tyler . Subsequently the brethren partook of a ban . quet at the Imperial Hotel , provided by Bro . E . Hinks , W . M . of the Greta Lodge , Keswick . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) .-An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Al- ' bany Hotel on thc 24 th ult . Among those present were , Bros . Devereaux , W . M . ; Loos , S . W . ; Falconer , LW . ; J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . of Middx ., acting I . P . M . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., acting S . D . and Treas . ;| Wright , Sec ; He man , acting I . G . ; Thicllay , P . P . G . S . B .

Middx ., P . M . The visitors were Bros . Grey , Eclectic , awli T . C Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx . ( Freemason ) . In consesequence of thc lamented demise of Bro . Sabine , P . G . VV . of the Province , the furniture , & c , of the lodge was draped , and the whole of the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . The melancholy token of respect in memory of Bro . Sabine will appear for some time to come in the Middlesex

lodges , as the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Colonel Burdett , has issued an order to that effect . The proceedings commenced by the ballot being taken for Bro . C H . Glover , No . 1334 , as a joining member , and for Mr . F . H . T . Block , as initiate , and it proving to be unanimous in their favour , thc latter gentleman was initiated into Craft mysteries by Bro . Moss , P . M . This concession being granted by thc W . M .

at Bro . Moss's special request . The W . M . having resumed the chair , impressively passed Bro . Jenkins as a F . C ., and raised Bro . B . Squire to the Degree of M . M ., ably assisted by his officers . A vote of condolence having been unanimously passed to the widow of the late Bro . Sabine , who was one of the founders and a Past Master of this lodge , and several propositions having been handed in , the lodge

was duly and formally closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was ably catered for by Bro . Bayliss . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . said that , as it was merely an emergency meeting , the usual Masonic toasts would be necessarily curtailed , and , as far he was concerned , they would be but briefly prefaced . " The Queen and the Craft" and "Thc M . W . G . M . " having

been given , Bro . J . 1 . Moss , P . M ., arose , and proposed in a very flattering manner " The Health of the W . M . " In the course of a very humorous speech , he congratulated the lodge upon the manner in which its duties had been discharged by Bro . Devereaux throughout thc whole of a very arduous year of office . In addition to possessing Masonic qualities of a high character , their W . M . was

gifted with those genial and social attributes which charmed all those who were brought into contact with him . In conclusion , he said that upon his ( the W . M . 's ) approaching retirement he would carry with him the entire thanks and good wishes of his brethren of thc Era Lodge . This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " the W . M . replied in a neat and modest speech . The W . M . then gave

in appropriate terms "Thc Health of the Initiate , " and this pledge having been duly honoured , Bro . Block briefly acknowledged the compliment . " The Visitors " followed . In proposing this toast , the W . M . indulged in some vety cordial and nattering expressions . Bros . Grey and Walls

having briefly responded , " The Health of the Officers " followed , and this toast having been acknowledged by Bros . Loos , S . W ., and Baldwin , Treasurer . The Tyler was called upon to discharge his duty , and the proceedings terminated . Iluring thc evening several of the brethren contributed some very excellent vocal and other selections .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . Bro . Mackenzie , W . M ., presided at the monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 20 th ult ., and he was supported by Bros . W . J . Chapman , P . M ., M . C ; Joseph Bell , P . G . J . D . ; VV . Sandbrook , S . W . ; J . Atkinson , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treasurer ; F . Wilkinson , Secretary ; Frank Emery , S . D . ; J . I'yer , J . D . ; R . Burgess , Organist ; W .

Savage , I . G . ; II . P . Squire , S . S . ; C . Courtenay , J . S . ; and VV . II . Ball , Tyler . There were between seventy anil eighty brethren present , including a very large number of " professionals . " After being duly elected , Messrs . Arthur Ricketts , Harry Fischer , J . J . Monk , A . H . Harold , and A . W . McCall ( A . Webb ) , were initiated into the Order , and Bros . Fineberg and Graham were passed to the Second Degree . The large company afterwards dined together , and a most pleas int evening was spent .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 26 th ult ., when the W . M . Bro . C G . Padel ,