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the retiring Master , Bro . W . Denison , and the newly-installed VV . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . I . Ward , S . W . ; J . E . Ward , J . W . ; Denison , I . P . M . ; Larchin , P . M ., Treas . ; J . R . Stacey , P . M ., Sec ; Fitch , S . D . ; Manton , J . D . ; and Kearney , I . G . A splendid Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring VV . M . The brethren , after the labours of the lodge , partook of a most recherche banquet , which had been provided by Bro . Be <» bie , the indefatigable manager of the Imperial Hotel .

GATESHEAD - ON - TYNE . —Lodge of Indusly ( No . 4 S ) . —The midsummer regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , when there were an average attendance of brethren in spite of the fact that the week ' s holidays for thc Annual Race Carnival of the Xorth interfered with the presence of members and visitors .

In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . John Moult , the duties were performed by Bro . M . Cocbitt , P . M ., who was supported bv Bros . Joseph Cook , P . M ., as l . P . M . ; Robert Whitfield " , P . M . ; Wm . Garbutt , S . VV . ; VV . F . Carmon , as J . W . ; W . M . Pybus , Sec . ; E . Shewbrooks , S . D . ; Wm . Dalrymple , J . D . ; VV . Brown , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; VV . F . Raeburn , S . S . ; T . Thompson , J . S . ; Joshua

Curry , Tyler ; A . Simpson , VV . Stafford , Thos . Graham , George Dunn , R . Brason , VV . Whitfield , J . G . VV addington , J . T . Harrison , J . G . Turnbull , George Corbett , Charles McNamara , W . M . 97 ; C . B . Ford , VV . M . 4 S 1 ; Joseph Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; John McKay , S . W . and VV . M . elect 4 S 1 ; Thomas Dinning , J . W . 4 S 1 ; VV . Matheson , 481 ; W . Watson , 481 ; R . W . Klyne , ng ; J . A . Young , 1664 ;

James Sedcole , J . W . 119 ; H . Usher , I . P . M . 541 ; VV Mayer , 1643 ; H . Crisp , 949 ; and others . After the minutes were confirmed and other preliminary business transacted , the ballot was taken for Messrs . S . Jep ling and John Bulmer , who were duly elected . Messrs . Corbit R . Gourlay , S . Jopling , and J . Bulmer being in attendance were initiated as E . As . by Bio . M . Corbitt

P . M ., acting W . M ., and the working tools were explained by the acting J . W . Bros . G . Dunn and Thos . Dunn were afterwards passed to theSecond Degree by Bro . Corbitt , P . M ., the working tools being explained by the S . W . A candidate for initiation was proposed , and the visitors tendered their " Hearty good wishes , " after which thc lodge was

closed in due form . The majority of the brethren then adjourned to the refreshment room , where they enjoyed themselves until 11 o ' clock . In the course of the evening Bro . Corbit R . Gourlay , one of the initiates , recited " Lord Ullin ' s Daughter" with great dramatic force and splendid elocutionary powers .

YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A regular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on Monday , the iSth ult . The W . M ., Bro . Geo . Kirby , was in his place , and there were present Bros . G . Garbutt , S . W . ; VV . Draper , J . VV . ; Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Smith , Sec . ; W . Thompson , S . D . ; Henry Foster , acting J . D . ; Chas . Anderson , acting I . G . ; Thos . Sanderson , Org . ; M ,

Rooke , P . M ., D . of C . j Sir Jas . Meek , P . M . ; A . H . MacGachen , P . M . ; Geo . C . Lee , P . M . ; F . Rawling , P . M . ; A . Buckle , B . A ., P . M . ; R . Gtfford , P . M . ; and numerous other brethren . The lodge having been opened in due form and the minutes confirmed , the Treasurer announced that £ 42 had been contributed by the lodge towards the Steivard ' s list

for thc Boys' School Festival . Bro . VV . Henry Garland , Mus . Bac , 599 , was then balloted for and elected a joining member . Bro . J . Holiday Smith was next passed by the VV . M . to the Degree of a F . C , the working tools being explained by Bro . C . Anderson . The following brethren were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of Master

Masons : Bros . J . J . Leeman , M . P ., T . VV . Dennison , L . Dodsworth , and R . E . Dodsworth . The ceremony was performed in the case of Bro . Leeman by Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; that of Bro . Leonard Dodsworth by Bro . Mark Rooke , P . M ., D . of C ,- and of Bros . E . R . Dodsworth and T . \ V . Dennison by the VV . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Alderman Sir J . Meek , P . M . The lodge vvas then duly closed .

LIVERPOOL . —Merchants Lodge ( No . 241 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday morning , the 25 th ult ., when , notwithstanding the early hour of assembly ( eleven o ' clock ) there was a large assembly of brethren . The chair was taken by Bro . Thomas Whitehead , VV . M ., supported by Bros . John

Latta . P . M . ; J . Winsor , P . M . ; J . Salter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., M . C . ; R . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; R . Stediford , P . M . ; Thomas Buxton , P . P . G . R . ; Dr . J . M'George , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treasurer ; C . Hutchin , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . John Wells , P . G . D . C ; R . Carruthers , P . M . 1340 ; Richard Bennett , P . M . 1299 ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; Henry Firth , P . G . S . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; J . B .

M'Kenzie , P . M . 1609 ; and Robert Martin , jun ., P . M . 1094 . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . Whitehead , performed the installation ceremony according to ancient rite and custom , the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Pendleton , S . VV ., being presented by Bros . R . Brown and J . Winsor . After the usual honours the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuinir vear : Bros . Thomas Whitehead ,

l . P . M . ; John Brotherton , S . W . ; Roger White , J . W . ; John Latta , P . M ., Treasurer ; Charles A . Luker , Secretary ; Simon < ude , S . D . ( by proxy ); Alfred Huther , J . D . ; Lieut . John McNab , I . G . ; James Procter , S . S . ; Wm . McLachlan , J . S . ; Thos . Salter , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., M . C . : A . B . Ewart , Organist ; and P . Ball ( re-elected ) , Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to

the l . P . M ., Bro . Whitehead , by the VV . M . on behalf of the lodge , and was suitably acknowledged . Before the lodge closed Bro . Whitehead said he had a most pleasing duty to perform . Bro . Dr . J . McGeorge , P . M ., had , as they all knew , for over twelve years honourably discharged the duties of Treasurer of the Merchants Lodge , and he had great pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , with a memento of their esteem and

gratitude for his faithful services . the testimonial consisted of a valuable and chaste tea and coffe service , accompanied by a standard aneroid baro" r a d thermometer combined . Bro . Dr . McGeorge in response thanked the brethren , and expressed his deep gratification that his services had been satisfactory to the lodge . At the conclusion of the lodge business the members and weir guests left the Exchange Station in saloon carriages

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for Southport , where dinner was served in a most recherche manner by Bro . Wilkinson , of the Prince of Wales Hotel . Several brethren here joined the party , having been prevented from being present in the early part of the day , among others being Bros . Councillor Geo . Peet , P . M . ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Std . Br . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1609 ; T , Saxon , and others .

Bro . Alpass , P . G . Std . Br ., P . G . Sec , in responding to the toast of " The P . G . Ollicers , " referred to the revision of the Constitutions of the Order , and expressed a hope that all Past Masters who could possibly arrange to do so would be present at the Grand Lodge , on Friday next , to support the amendments proposed by the three largest provinces , viz ., East and West Lancashire and Yorkshire

, which were , he was glad to say , likely to be accepted . Thc first important alteration related to the initiation fee , and he did not think that would affect this province to any great extent . The second was highly important , and dealt with those brethren who were in arrear , and who had hitherto

been returned . He concluded by thanking the brethren . Other toasts were duly honoured , and a capital musical programme rendered b y Bros . Child , Keith , R . N . Hobart , VV . Hatton , J . Muir , and J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . After a very enjoyable evening the brethren returned by the S . 30 p . m . train .

LIVERPOOL Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) , —Theannual celebration of the Festival of St . John in connection with this lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The members were summoned to their duties at eight o ' clock in the morning , and even at that early hour there was a large attendance , those present including Bros . VV . Evans , VV . M .: VV . H ,

Veevers , P . M . ; A . Pedersen , P . M . ; T . Dilcock , P . M . ; R . P . France , P . M ., Treas . ; 1 . L . Houghton , P . M ., M . C ; J . Balmer , P . P . G . D . C ; A . Morrison , P . M . 1570 ; A . Bucknall , W . M . 667 ; J . O . Rea , S . VV . 11 S 2 ; VV . P . Vines , VV . M . 1570 ; F . Knight , P . M . 1325 ; D . Jackson , P . M . C 73 ; T . Home , P . M . 1356 ; T . O . Dutton , W . M . 11 S 2 ; and others . After the transaction of preliminary

business , Bro . VV . Evans closed his year of office in the chair by installing , in a most efficient manner , Bro . J . N . Cain as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the following brethren were appointed to the various offices in the lodge : Bros . VV . Evans , I . P . M . ; T . Peterson , S . W . ; Isaac Turner , J . W . ; R . P . France , Treas . ( re-elected for the fifth time ); VV . Blunsum , Sec . ; VV . Miller , S . D . ; VV . R .

Roberts , J . D . ; E . Dow , I . G . ; J . H . Pagen , S . S . ; F . Kerr , J . S . ( by proxy ); J . Carpenter , A . S . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . Org . ; J . L . Floughton , P . M ., M . C ; and J . Malcolm was unanimously re-elected Tyler . A valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . VV . Evans , I . P . M ., and at the conclusion of the business portion of the proceedings , a large number of brethren and ladies proceeded by train to Lynn , where a picnic took place .

LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . — Another of the numerous celebrations of thc Festival of St . John which occur at this season took place on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., when thc Derby Lodge held its annual installation at the Masonic Hall . Bro . J . Pendleton , VV . M ., took the chair , and was supported by his Past Masters , officers and brethren , both members and visitors being in

strong force , among others Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Std . Br . ; T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . C Cheshire ; H . Burrows , P . M . 673 ; George Gordon , P . M . ; J . VV . Ballard , P . P . G . P . ; Robert Cain , P . M . ; H . Trevitt , P . M . ; H . Vaughan , P . M . ; R . Crispe , P . M . ; C . Cattrall , S . W . 203 ; J . J . Smith , S . W . 1035 ; J . Buslield , 216 , R . Chatham , 13515 ; Ramage , G 57 ; J- « L King , S . W . S 23 ; and

others . The VV . M . elect , Bro . J . Comins , was presented by Bro . T . Chesworth , P . M ., and the installation was very effectively performed by Bro . J . VV . Ballard , P . M ., P . P . G . P . After the usual honours the following were appointed and invested : Bios . J . Pendleton , I . P . M . ; J . W . Ballard , P . M ., M . C . j John Humphries , S . VV . ; D . Davies , J . W . ; Geo . Beeken , P . M . Treas . ( re-elected ); Ios . Sharpies , Sec .:

W . Stephenson , S . D . ; D . H . Ogley , J . D . ; Geo . Grieves , I . G . ; Sulfield , 180 S , Org . ; Davies and Owens , Stewards ; M . Williamson was elected Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , and during the proceedings a handsome Past Masters jewel was presented to the l . P . M . by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge . A most enjoyable musical programme was given by Bros . Buslield , Ellis , Ramage , Jones , and others , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Swan Hotel on Wednesday evening , the 20 th ult ., there being present Bros . J . Baker , W . M . ; J . Senior , P . G . S . D ., I . P . AI . ; J . Mottram , S . VV . ; E . J . Alousley , J . W . ; F . Woolley , Sec ; J . Wooldridge , S . D . ; T . Rigby , J . D . ; VV . D . Batkin , I . G . ; H . Shorn and W . P . Duncalfe ,

Stewards ; R . Tomlinson , Tyler ; A . C Ward , S . S . Plant , A . F . Whittome , VV . W . Kenrick , and Dr . Hayes . Visitor : Bro . J . F . Cooper , P . M . 135 . The lodgje was opened in the customary manner and thc minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . W . VV . Kenrick was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., the traditional history and working

tools being given by Bro . J . Senior , P . G . S . D ., l . P . M . The next business was the presentation of a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . J . Senior , P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., which was presented , in the absence through illness of Bro . Thos . Wood , Prov . G . Treas ., P . M ., by Bro . J . Baker , W . M ., who said

that although he was called upon very unexpectedly , it gave him great pleasure to hand the jewel to Bro . Senior , as he was sure every member of the lodge was satisfied with thc way in which Bro . Senior had carried out his duties as W . M . Bro . Baker then affixed the jewel to the recipient ' s breast , adding that he hoped he would be long spared to

wear it . Bro . Senior in thanking the brethren said that when he entered upon his duties as W . M . he did so with a full determination to do his best for the lodge , and that he was only able to do what had been done by thc kindness of his officers , and he again thanked them for the services they had

rendered him . He also thanked the lodge most heartily for the jewel they had that day presented to him , and said he would ever wear it with pride in remembrance of the kindness of the Staffordshire Knot brethren . After some other business had been transacted the lodge was closed in ancient form and perfect harmony .

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HAVANT . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . S 04 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 « 1 . inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present Bros , kimber , W . M . ; T . U . Askew , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; J . E . Elverstone , I . P . AI , ; J . Collings , I . W . ; Thomas I-rancis , P . M ., Secretary ; VV . Dart , P . M ., D . of C : H . VV . bni . th-Parsons , S . D . ; A . J . Dunn , J . D . ; J . I . Bascombe , I . G . ; J . J . II . Bascombe Steward I . VV .

, ; Hillman P . M . ; G Coldrey , II . Toomer , J . Adcock , V-b \ v T \ , - „ - J , ner ' " G > Tuck > W - Gardener , ' }¦ l 1 l ^ > A - , } . ! S htman , U S . Hill . H . Welstcd , and A . K . Jones . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Hannen AXT VV . M Outridgc , W . AI 4 S 7 ; W . Bru . nvin , VV . M . yoV o \ £ r , n ' , ! - - ° fe , , J- J ^ 'son , G . Thacker , 142 b ; W . D . Parkhouse , W . M . ; J . Westaway ,

Secretary , 177 O ; I . Page W . M . ; H . VV . Townsend , P . M ., acting l . P . M . 1 903 ; J . Ridd Hayman , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., 1990 ; and P . H . Emanuel , 10 C 9 ( Freemason ) . After the minutes of the previous regular lodge were read and confirmed , Bro . H . R . 'Tri gg , P . M ., was elected a joining member . The W . M . then vacated the chair in

lavourot tsro . Riverstone , who installed Bro . Thomas Douglas Askew as W . M . for the ensuing year , the installation ceremony being ably and impressively rendered . After the ordinary business of the lodge the sum of £ 7 iGs Sd . was collected in thc charity box on behalf of a distressed brother .

Bro . Askew proposed , and Bro . Dart , P . M ., seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Elverstone for his installing the VV . M ., which was carried unanimously . " Bro . Elverstone thanked the brethren , and said how happy he felt at having had the opportunity of installing so dear and old a friend and brother . The W . M . appointed and invested his ollicers for the

ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . Collings , S . VV . ; H . VV . Smith - Parsons , J . W . ; J . Weeks , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Francis , P . AI ., Sec . ; I . E . Elverstone , P . AI ., D . of C ; J . J . Bascombe , S . D . ; J . J . H . Bascombe , J . D . ; A . H . Wood I . G . ; G S . Hill and F . J . Watson , Stewards ; and Black-more , I yler . The lod ge was then closed in due form .

The brethren afterwards sat down to a most recherche banquet catered by the Masonic Club , and reflecting great credit upon the committee . After justice had been done to thc edibles and grace had been said , The Worshipful Alaster proposed the first toast and said that it was one that commended itself to them as Masons . It was " The Queen and the Craft , " and he hoped that her Majesty would be spared for many years and have a

prosperous reign . The Worshipful Master in proposing the toast of " Thc M . VV . G . M . " said that they all knew Freemasonry was extending over the whole habitable parts of the globe , and that was owing a great deal to thc genial influence of their beloved Grand Master .

After the toast of " The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnar-X ? A , ? r 0 G > lM - ' •the K 'S ht Hon- the Ea-ri of Lathom , D . G . A 1 . ; and ; the Officers Present and Past of the Grand Lodge , " The Worshipful Master said that he need not dilate much upon the next toast , namely , "The R . W . Prov

Grand Alaster for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Bro VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., " for all the brethren knew his good qualities . He was a painstaking , hardworking brother , and the reception that the toast always received was a proof that his services were highly appreciated .

Ihe Worshipful Master proposed "The D . P . G . M Bro . VV . Hickman , P . G . A . D . C ., and the Officers of Prov ! Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " After referring to Bro . Hickman he said it was the first opportunity he had had to welcome their newly-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer Bro . R . A . Rastnck , and on behalf of himself personally and of the Carnarvon Lodge he heartil y congratulated him and hoped that the G . A . O . T . U . would r / rant him

many many years to carry out his duties . The brethren were proud that Portsmouth again was honoured by the office . He welcomed Bro . Townsend as P . G . D . and also Bro . Hayman as P . G . Reg ., who , although last , was first in seniority . In referring to the Past Officers he felt glad to be able to look round and see Bro . G . F . Lancaster , and thought it a highly personal compliment his being present that evening , as he was his proposer and initiator

into Alasonry . Bro . J . Ridd Hayman , P . G . Reg ., said that having been called upon to respond , he readily acquiesced , as he felt it incumbent to thank the brethren for their kind reception . Ho felt it an honour , and was proud to hold an office in the large and important provincis , and that feeling was shared by the whole of the officers in the province . As for Bro . Hickman , Dep . Prov . Grand Master , his name was as fami ' - liar to the brethren as household words . He was an able

Mason , and was most genial in all Masonic matters . He had lately taken unto himself a wife , and he wished him a great deal of happiness . He ( Bro . Hayman ) was Prov Grand Registrar . What he had to do he did not know . When appointed to that office he asked the Prov . Grand Secretary what his duties were , and he was told a keeper of the conscience of Prov . Grand Lodge . Well , that was something to keep . He referred to the 'Treasurer in hi ~ h

terms , and to-the Prov . Grand Secretary ; he said there was no better in the whole of England . He ( Bro . Hayman ) heartily thanked the brethren for the way in which the toast had been proposed and responded to . Bro . G . F . Lancaster said he could onl y account for his u 7 £ ° . Upon t 0 s P eak l'y Partiality he had for the VV . M . It was exceedingl y pleasing for him ( Bro . Lancaster ) to be called upon and it afforded him great leasure to be

p present , as he knew the worth and esteem of bis old friend 7 ™ " who had that day been installed . He regretted the W . AI . s severance from his mother lod ge at Gosport , but the Gosport brethren ' s loss was the Carnarvon Lodge ' s gam . He congratulated Bro . Askew on his attaining " the highest and proudest positions to which Masons aspire . Bro . Kimber , l . P . AI ., said the next toast he was sure would be well received ; it was "The W . M . " For him to

enumerate the many good qualities of Bro . Askew would be superfluous as they were too well known . He was a good brother and a faithful Mason . During his term of office as S . VV . he had shown the lodge what he could do , and there can be no doubt that he would uphold the dignity of the lodge with a credit to himself and every one concerned . The W . M . thanked Bro . Kimber for his eulogistic terms towards him . He really thought that for the first time in his life he was modest , for he knew not what to say .