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Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , P . G . M . of Cornwall , " who was an old member of Lodge Sincerity and one of its Past Masters . It was a very happy thing indeed for Cornwall , and the Craft generally that such an appointment was made . Bro . Rodd , P . G . S . W . of Cornwall ,
responded to the toast . Bro . Capt . Tanner Davy , responded for " The P . G . Officers of Devon , present and past . " The W . M ., in giving "The P . M . ' s and Officers of Lodge Sincerity , " regretted the death of the I . P . M ., Bro . Forster , who had done so much for the new lodge , and then spoke
of the pride the . lodge had in the fact that then-Past Masters included the P . G . M . of Cornwall , the D . G . M . of Devon , a P . Prov . G . S . W . of Cornwall , and others high in office . The credit of these honours reflected on the lodge . P . M .
Dowse took great delight in the furnishing of the old lodge , and for years was a trusty Treasurer , and was now worthily succeeded by P . M . Bayly ; whilst P . M . llae they had to thank for efficient services as Secretary . The offices he also had to
thank very much , for grer . t apu cordial assistance . Bro . Rae ' and Bro . Ball ¦• , ill . responded . R . W . Bro . Latimer . ' ; ¦ ¦ ; . ; . -. <' ¦ " \ "i-it ^ ig Brethren and Sister I . od ; , "'¦ -. ?» ; -.. .- (> doing he . spoke of the thoroughly f' n : ' ¦'¦ ' i feeling which existed between the lodges , and i" ¦; -iccasion to acknowledge the kindness extended to him in the Provinces of
Devon antl Cornwall . Lie was glad to bear testimony to the existence of this feeling , because ( hey had a great man ) ' visiting brethren present . Looking at the new Guildhall the other day , it occurred to him "that it would give great satisfaction if at its opening the whole of the brethren
of the Three Towns , joined bv ; as many from a distance as could conveniently be present , attended the ceremony . It would be an outside demonstration as well as an inside gratification , and he threw out the hint for consideration . If such a fraternal assembly was approved of it could doubtless be arranged .
LODGE or TRANQUILITY ( NO . IS , ) . —The January meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst ., at Cannon-street Hotel , Bros . R . Z . Bloomiield , W . M . ; M . Abrahams , S . W . ; N . Moss , J . W . ; J . Peartree , Treas . -. P . Levy , Hon . Sec ; J . Constable , S . D . ; J . II . Ross . f . D ., J .
Bamett , I . G . ; Past Masters L . Harnett , S . Solomon . E . Harfield , S . E . Moss , M . Harris , Bros . Lyons , Yenlhal , Gashion , Wittenberg , Seyd , and Chevalier de Kontski were present . The Iodge was opened and minutes confirmed . Bros . Parkinson , Brocksopp , and Grant were
passed to the second degree . Bros . G . L . Lyon , James , and Ford , were raised to the third degree . Bro . D . Posener , of L pton Lodge , was unanimously elected a joining member . Messrs ] . Brown , W . Payne , and N . Gluck , were balloltcd for , accepted , and initiated into the Order by the
W . M ., whose working of the ceremonies elicited worthy praises . The election of W . M . was then proceeded with , and the S . W . having intimated his intention to retire in la vou r oT J . W ., the latter viz ., Bro . N . Moss , was unanimously elected W . M ., and returned thanks for the
unexpected honour in suitable terms . Tin following were appointed : —Bro . Peartree , as Treas . ; Vesper , Tyler . Bro . M . Hart , P . M ., and L . Barnctt , I . P . M ., were elected auditors . The stun of 10 guineas was granted from lodge funds to purchase ' a testimonial to the retiring Master . The W . M . tendered his thanks to the
officers and brethen for their kind support during his year of Mastership . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet . Bro . S . jSolomon , P . M ., assuming the chair in consequence of the W . M . leaving through domestic ailliction . The usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Brown returned thanks for the newl y initialed brethren , antl acknowledged the impression made upon his mind b y the beautiful rendering of the ceremony by the W . M . Wc have great hopes for the future in Bro . Brown . The toast of the W . M . elect followed , and the Presiding Master
spoke in high terms of Bro . N . Moss , who , in reply , assured the brethi'i n of his high appreciation of the honour conferred upon him , and gave assurance that he would endeavour to make " Tranquility" second to none in the Craft . The toast of the "Benevolent Fund" was responded to by the Treasurer , Bro . J . Peartree , who stated
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that the funds now amounted to upwards of £ 600 . Bros . Brown , Payne , and Luck , the initiates , contributed to this fund very liberally . The Presiding Master then gave the toast of the absent W . M ., and regretted his absence vender so painful a circumstance . Bro . L . Barnett , I . P . M .,
next propose"d the toast of the Presiding Master , whose kind and affable manner is always appre ciated , no matter whether in Masonrc- or other circles , and the hope was expressed that the G . A . O . T . U . might long spare our Bro . Saul Solomons to present his welcome face in the
lodge . ( Applause . ) The toast of the visitors was heartily received and responded to by Bro . Moss . Bro . Hart ( late P . M . of the lodge ) , on behalf o : G . Hawthorn , 236 . ; AI . Emanuel , W . M . 205 ; S . Gottheil , P . M . 141 ; J . Woodman :, S . W . ' 209 ,
129 S ; H . A . Hart , 795 ; H . M . Levy , P . M 18 S . Chevalier de Kontski played excellently on a grand piano by Kirkman , and was vociferously applauded . Further amusement was contributed b y the drollery and imitations of Bro . H . M . Levy .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( NO . 205 . )—The meeting of this lodge was held at City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , en the 28 th inst ., Bro . M . Fmanuel , W . M . ; C . F . Hogarth S . W . ; C . Coote , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . M . Cohen Secretary-. A . Ayden ; S . D . ; T . Waylett . J . D . ; F . Buckland , LG .,
\ esper , lyler . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bros . Lynes and Hawkins , having answered the necessary questions satisfactorily , were raised to the degree of AI . AI . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Isaac Cohen and C . Naylor , being
in their favour , they were duly initiated . The installation of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with . Bro . C . F . Hogard , W . M . elect , having been presented by P . M . Harris , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in the most efficient manner b y Bro . Emanuels ,
I . P . M . The W . M ., C . F . Hogard , then appointed the following as his officers : J . Emanuel , S . W . ; A . Ayden , J . W . ; J . Waylett , S . D . ; F . Buckland , J . D . ; L . Jacobs , I . G . ; Hall , D . C . ; Roxworthy , Steward ; Yesper , Tyler ; Treasurer and Secretary and Tyler , having been re-elected ,
were invested . Ihe sum of / . j ~ , s . was voted from the funds of the lodge to benevolent fund attached thereto . There were also present Bros . Marks , Jacobs , Gompertz , Abraham , Evans , Cremer , Collingridge , Nathan . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was creditably served . The usual loyal
and masonic toasts were gone through . The toast of W . M . was given and ably responded to hy the W . M ., who assured the members that he would do all in his power to render the Lodge of Israel perfect , and at the same time regretted that he should fall very short in his duties , as such excellent Masters had preceded him . The toast of "The Initiates" was drunk
with enthusiasm and responded to b y each . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., and eulogised him in appropriate terms , anil at the same time invested him with the exquisite jewel awarded by the Lodge for his past services , and also presented him with a
silver salver ami engrossed testimonial , which the P . M ., Bro . M . Fmanuel , acknowledged in such phrases as were not only eloquent , but sublime and to the purpose , each word telling as it fell upon the hearers . Bro . Emanuel resumed his seat amid great applause . The toast of " The
Benevolent Fund" was given , and met with a liberal response on the part of the brethren , who subscribed to the amount of £ 1 . - . The toast of "The Visitors" followed , among whom were Bros . Hunt ,. W . M . iSS ; R . t . Bloomficld , W . M . 18 . , ; K . Gottheil , P . AL 141 ; J .
Constable , S . I ) . iS , ; A . W . Berkham , 749 ; A . W . . Meyer , 941 ; ' Sydney , P . S . W . ; J . Abrahams , S 9 S ; VV . J . Stevens , 742 ; I . azaras , P . G . J . W . Wilts . Kach visitor re ] , lied , and Bro . Lazaras more particularl y followed with one of his usual descriptions of the beauties and princip les of I ' . M . Some capital singing and other amusements were contributed bv the brethren .
BL ' RTOV-OX-TRENT . —Roi / al Susse . i Lodge ( No . 35 . 5 ) . —This lodge was held at the Swan Hotel , on Monday , 27 th inst . Bro . ( . L . Gibbons was installed , according to antient custom , as W . AL of this lodge for the ensuing year . I . P . M . Bro . T . A . Jackson performed the
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onerous duties of installation , to the expressed satisfaction of a lodge , composed in a great measure of old Masons , who delight in criticism . By command of the W . M . the I . P . M . then invested with the badge of their respective offices the following brethren to serve for the ensuing
year : —Bros . AV . J . Gothard , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , as S . W . ; H . G . Diamond , J . W . ; G . B . Knobel , P . Prov . S . G . D ., as Director of Ceremonies ; T . Hobday , Secretary ; G . A .. Taverner , S . D . ; VV . Johnson , J . D . ; C . Jackson , I . G . ; J . L . Spooner and J . Hawkins , Stewards ; and
Turner as T yler . The ordinary business was then undertaken , the new W . M . proving himself fully equal to the occasion , and reciprocating in the most cordial manner the " hearty good wishes" of the visiting brethren . At 5 o ' clock , Bro . Spooner intimated in an impressive manner
that his culinary arrangements had given him every satisfaction , and that should the brethren approve the banquet , the choice of his own epitaph would be decided . Future generations will read of his happy demise . In proposing the toast of the evening , Bro . T . A . Jackson dwelt at length
on the results already attained for the lodge by the W . AL , and predicted that his year of office would be signalised by an important increase in strength and efficiency . Bro . Jackson also gracefully alluded to the Alasonic services rendered to the Royal Sussex , and to himself personally , by
P . AL Bro . Robt . Bindley ( No . 1060 ) . The W . M . in responding , remarked upon the sympathy and support he had received from all members of his lodge , and of his determination to be guided , in all his Alasonic duties , by the recognised constitutions only . He further urged
upon his officers the importance of their individual attention to such obligations as he purposed introducing them to , and suceeded in impressing all present that work is meant in and h y the Royal Sussex . Bro . E . P . Knobell kindly presided at the organ , and Bros . Upton , Bindley ( J . A . ) Johnson and Bellamy assisted in furthering the harmony of the evening .
RAMSEY . '—St . Maughold Lodge ( No . 1075 ) . — The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual festival of St . John ' s day , the 27 th ultimo , at their Lodge-rooms , Neptune-street . After the business of the lodge was concluded , the brethren dined together at the Royal Hotel . A large
number ot the brethren were in attendance , and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , of gold and brilliants , was presented to Bro . Webb , the retiring Alaster , in recognition of his valuable services during the past two years . After dinner , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and the
brethren separated shortly after ten o ' clock . Bro . A . Dmnbell , AV . AI . for the present year , invested his officers as follows —Bro , T . Allen , S . W . ; Bro . W . L . Wild , J . W . j Bro . D . Miller , Treas . ; Bro . J . Haivnay , Sec . Bro . C . B . Nelson , S . D . ; Bro . J .. Vondy . Jimr ., J . D . ; Bro . T . II . P . Alylechreest , I . G . ; and Bro . T . Ver . dy , Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Shelinersdale Lodge ( No . 1380 ) . —On Monday ; the 3 rd inst ., the Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 13 S 0 , meeting at the Blundellsands Hotel , Great Crosby , near Liverpool , completed its iirst year ' s existence , and the proceedings were of more than ordinary interest from the fact that
during the year the position of W . AL had been occupied by Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , who at the beginning of his year of office was D . G . A 1 . of the Province , but at the close held the more honourable post of R . W . Prov . G . M . designate . By thus assuming the mastershi p of
a private lodge , his lordship gave another proof of the interest which he takes in the progress of the Craft , and his willingness to do whatever he can to increase its weight and standing . The proceedings of Alonday last passed off" with an eclat which was largely owing to the presence
of our noble brother , to the fact that the brethren of the lodge to which he kindly lent his name took the opportunity of presenting him with a handsome jewel on his retirement from the chair , and also to the fact that his lordship was to be followed in the chair by a brother who is
highly respected and greatly esteemed . Shortl y after three o ' clock , Bro . Lord Skelmersd . de , W . AL , opened the lodge in due form , supported hy the foil owing officers and brethren : —Bros . A . C . Alott , I . P . AL , P . G . S . W , for Cumberland and Westmoreland : G . Broadbridge , S . W .,
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Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , P . G . M . of Cornwall , " who was an old member of Lodge Sincerity and one of its Past Masters . It was a very happy thing indeed for Cornwall , and the Craft generally that such an appointment was made . Bro . Rodd , P . G . S . W . of Cornwall ,
responded to the toast . Bro . Capt . Tanner Davy , responded for " The P . G . Officers of Devon , present and past . " The W . M ., in giving "The P . M . ' s and Officers of Lodge Sincerity , " regretted the death of the I . P . M ., Bro . Forster , who had done so much for the new lodge , and then spoke
of the pride the . lodge had in the fact that then-Past Masters included the P . G . M . of Cornwall , the D . G . M . of Devon , a P . Prov . G . S . W . of Cornwall , and others high in office . The credit of these honours reflected on the lodge . P . M .
Dowse took great delight in the furnishing of the old lodge , and for years was a trusty Treasurer , and was now worthily succeeded by P . M . Bayly ; whilst P . M . llae they had to thank for efficient services as Secretary . The offices he also had to
thank very much , for grer . t apu cordial assistance . Bro . Rae ' and Bro . Ball ¦• , ill . responded . R . W . Bro . Latimer . ' ; ¦ ¦ ; . ; . -. <' ¦ " \ "i-it ^ ig Brethren and Sister I . od ; , "'¦ -. ?» ; -.. .- (> doing he . spoke of the thoroughly f' n : ' ¦'¦ ' i feeling which existed between the lodges , and i" ¦; -iccasion to acknowledge the kindness extended to him in the Provinces of
Devon antl Cornwall . Lie was glad to bear testimony to the existence of this feeling , because ( hey had a great man ) ' visiting brethren present . Looking at the new Guildhall the other day , it occurred to him "that it would give great satisfaction if at its opening the whole of the brethren
of the Three Towns , joined bv ; as many from a distance as could conveniently be present , attended the ceremony . It would be an outside demonstration as well as an inside gratification , and he threw out the hint for consideration . If such a fraternal assembly was approved of it could doubtless be arranged .
LODGE or TRANQUILITY ( NO . IS , ) . —The January meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst ., at Cannon-street Hotel , Bros . R . Z . Bloomiield , W . M . ; M . Abrahams , S . W . ; N . Moss , J . W . ; J . Peartree , Treas . -. P . Levy , Hon . Sec ; J . Constable , S . D . ; J . II . Ross . f . D ., J .
Bamett , I . G . ; Past Masters L . Harnett , S . Solomon . E . Harfield , S . E . Moss , M . Harris , Bros . Lyons , Yenlhal , Gashion , Wittenberg , Seyd , and Chevalier de Kontski were present . The Iodge was opened and minutes confirmed . Bros . Parkinson , Brocksopp , and Grant were
passed to the second degree . Bros . G . L . Lyon , James , and Ford , were raised to the third degree . Bro . D . Posener , of L pton Lodge , was unanimously elected a joining member . Messrs ] . Brown , W . Payne , and N . Gluck , were balloltcd for , accepted , and initiated into the Order by the
W . M ., whose working of the ceremonies elicited worthy praises . The election of W . M . was then proceeded with , and the S . W . having intimated his intention to retire in la vou r oT J . W ., the latter viz ., Bro . N . Moss , was unanimously elected W . M ., and returned thanks for the
unexpected honour in suitable terms . Tin following were appointed : —Bro . Peartree , as Treas . ; Vesper , Tyler . Bro . M . Hart , P . M ., and L . Barnctt , I . P . M ., were elected auditors . The stun of 10 guineas was granted from lodge funds to purchase ' a testimonial to the retiring Master . The W . M . tendered his thanks to the
officers and brethen for their kind support during his year of Mastership . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet . Bro . S . jSolomon , P . M ., assuming the chair in consequence of the W . M . leaving through domestic ailliction . The usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Brown returned thanks for the newl y initialed brethren , antl acknowledged the impression made upon his mind b y the beautiful rendering of the ceremony by the W . M . Wc have great hopes for the future in Bro . Brown . The toast of the W . M . elect followed , and the Presiding Master
spoke in high terms of Bro . N . Moss , who , in reply , assured the brethi'i n of his high appreciation of the honour conferred upon him , and gave assurance that he would endeavour to make " Tranquility" second to none in the Craft . The toast of the "Benevolent Fund" was responded to by the Treasurer , Bro . J . Peartree , who stated
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that the funds now amounted to upwards of £ 600 . Bros . Brown , Payne , and Luck , the initiates , contributed to this fund very liberally . The Presiding Master then gave the toast of the absent W . M ., and regretted his absence vender so painful a circumstance . Bro . L . Barnett , I . P . M .,
next propose"d the toast of the Presiding Master , whose kind and affable manner is always appre ciated , no matter whether in Masonrc- or other circles , and the hope was expressed that the G . A . O . T . U . might long spare our Bro . Saul Solomons to present his welcome face in the
lodge . ( Applause . ) The toast of the visitors was heartily received and responded to by Bro . Moss . Bro . Hart ( late P . M . of the lodge ) , on behalf o : G . Hawthorn , 236 . ; AI . Emanuel , W . M . 205 ; S . Gottheil , P . M . 141 ; J . Woodman :, S . W . ' 209 ,
129 S ; H . A . Hart , 795 ; H . M . Levy , P . M 18 S . Chevalier de Kontski played excellently on a grand piano by Kirkman , and was vociferously applauded . Further amusement was contributed b y the drollery and imitations of Bro . H . M . Levy .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( NO . 205 . )—The meeting of this lodge was held at City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , en the 28 th inst ., Bro . M . Fmanuel , W . M . ; C . F . Hogarth S . W . ; C . Coote , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . M . Cohen Secretary-. A . Ayden ; S . D . ; T . Waylett . J . D . ; F . Buckland , LG .,
\ esper , lyler . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bros . Lynes and Hawkins , having answered the necessary questions satisfactorily , were raised to the degree of AI . AI . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Isaac Cohen and C . Naylor , being
in their favour , they were duly initiated . The installation of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with . Bro . C . F . Hogard , W . M . elect , having been presented by P . M . Harris , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in the most efficient manner b y Bro . Emanuels ,
I . P . M . The W . M ., C . F . Hogard , then appointed the following as his officers : J . Emanuel , S . W . ; A . Ayden , J . W . ; J . Waylett , S . D . ; F . Buckland , J . D . ; L . Jacobs , I . G . ; Hall , D . C . ; Roxworthy , Steward ; Yesper , Tyler ; Treasurer and Secretary and Tyler , having been re-elected ,
were invested . Ihe sum of / . j ~ , s . was voted from the funds of the lodge to benevolent fund attached thereto . There were also present Bros . Marks , Jacobs , Gompertz , Abraham , Evans , Cremer , Collingridge , Nathan . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was creditably served . The usual loyal
and masonic toasts were gone through . The toast of W . M . was given and ably responded to hy the W . M ., who assured the members that he would do all in his power to render the Lodge of Israel perfect , and at the same time regretted that he should fall very short in his duties , as such excellent Masters had preceded him . The toast of "The Initiates" was drunk
with enthusiasm and responded to b y each . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., and eulogised him in appropriate terms , anil at the same time invested him with the exquisite jewel awarded by the Lodge for his past services , and also presented him with a
silver salver ami engrossed testimonial , which the P . M ., Bro . M . Fmanuel , acknowledged in such phrases as were not only eloquent , but sublime and to the purpose , each word telling as it fell upon the hearers . Bro . Emanuel resumed his seat amid great applause . The toast of " The
Benevolent Fund" was given , and met with a liberal response on the part of the brethren , who subscribed to the amount of £ 1 . - . The toast of "The Visitors" followed , among whom were Bros . Hunt ,. W . M . iSS ; R . t . Bloomficld , W . M . 18 . , ; K . Gottheil , P . AL 141 ; J .
Constable , S . I ) . iS , ; A . W . Berkham , 749 ; A . W . . Meyer , 941 ; ' Sydney , P . S . W . ; J . Abrahams , S 9 S ; VV . J . Stevens , 742 ; I . azaras , P . G . J . W . Wilts . Kach visitor re ] , lied , and Bro . Lazaras more particularl y followed with one of his usual descriptions of the beauties and princip les of I ' . M . Some capital singing and other amusements were contributed bv the brethren .
BL ' RTOV-OX-TRENT . —Roi / al Susse . i Lodge ( No . 35 . 5 ) . —This lodge was held at the Swan Hotel , on Monday , 27 th inst . Bro . ( . L . Gibbons was installed , according to antient custom , as W . AL of this lodge for the ensuing year . I . P . M . Bro . T . A . Jackson performed the
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onerous duties of installation , to the expressed satisfaction of a lodge , composed in a great measure of old Masons , who delight in criticism . By command of the W . M . the I . P . M . then invested with the badge of their respective offices the following brethren to serve for the ensuing
year : —Bros . AV . J . Gothard , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , as S . W . ; H . G . Diamond , J . W . ; G . B . Knobel , P . Prov . S . G . D ., as Director of Ceremonies ; T . Hobday , Secretary ; G . A .. Taverner , S . D . ; VV . Johnson , J . D . ; C . Jackson , I . G . ; J . L . Spooner and J . Hawkins , Stewards ; and
Turner as T yler . The ordinary business was then undertaken , the new W . M . proving himself fully equal to the occasion , and reciprocating in the most cordial manner the " hearty good wishes" of the visiting brethren . At 5 o ' clock , Bro . Spooner intimated in an impressive manner
that his culinary arrangements had given him every satisfaction , and that should the brethren approve the banquet , the choice of his own epitaph would be decided . Future generations will read of his happy demise . In proposing the toast of the evening , Bro . T . A . Jackson dwelt at length
on the results already attained for the lodge by the W . AL , and predicted that his year of office would be signalised by an important increase in strength and efficiency . Bro . Jackson also gracefully alluded to the Alasonic services rendered to the Royal Sussex , and to himself personally , by
P . AL Bro . Robt . Bindley ( No . 1060 ) . The W . M . in responding , remarked upon the sympathy and support he had received from all members of his lodge , and of his determination to be guided , in all his Alasonic duties , by the recognised constitutions only . He further urged
upon his officers the importance of their individual attention to such obligations as he purposed introducing them to , and suceeded in impressing all present that work is meant in and h y the Royal Sussex . Bro . E . P . Knobell kindly presided at the organ , and Bros . Upton , Bindley ( J . A . ) Johnson and Bellamy assisted in furthering the harmony of the evening .
RAMSEY . '—St . Maughold Lodge ( No . 1075 ) . — The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual festival of St . John ' s day , the 27 th ultimo , at their Lodge-rooms , Neptune-street . After the business of the lodge was concluded , the brethren dined together at the Royal Hotel . A large
number ot the brethren were in attendance , and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , of gold and brilliants , was presented to Bro . Webb , the retiring Alaster , in recognition of his valuable services during the past two years . After dinner , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and the
brethren separated shortly after ten o ' clock . Bro . A . Dmnbell , AV . AI . for the present year , invested his officers as follows —Bro , T . Allen , S . W . ; Bro . W . L . Wild , J . W . j Bro . D . Miller , Treas . ; Bro . J . Haivnay , Sec . Bro . C . B . Nelson , S . D . ; Bro . J .. Vondy . Jimr ., J . D . ; Bro . T . II . P . Alylechreest , I . G . ; and Bro . T . Ver . dy , Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Shelinersdale Lodge ( No . 1380 ) . —On Monday ; the 3 rd inst ., the Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 13 S 0 , meeting at the Blundellsands Hotel , Great Crosby , near Liverpool , completed its iirst year ' s existence , and the proceedings were of more than ordinary interest from the fact that
during the year the position of W . AL had been occupied by Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , who at the beginning of his year of office was D . G . A 1 . of the Province , but at the close held the more honourable post of R . W . Prov . G . M . designate . By thus assuming the mastershi p of
a private lodge , his lordship gave another proof of the interest which he takes in the progress of the Craft , and his willingness to do whatever he can to increase its weight and standing . The proceedings of Alonday last passed off" with an eclat which was largely owing to the presence
of our noble brother , to the fact that the brethren of the lodge to which he kindly lent his name took the opportunity of presenting him with a handsome jewel on his retirement from the chair , and also to the fact that his lordship was to be followed in the chair by a brother who is
highly respected and greatly esteemed . Shortl y after three o ' clock , Bro . Lord Skelmersd . de , W . AL , opened the lodge in due form , supported hy the foil owing officers and brethren : —Bros . A . C . Alott , I . P . AL , P . G . S . W , for Cumberland and Westmoreland : G . Broadbridge , S . W .,