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RSPOBTS or M ASONIC MEETINGS : - R £ „ ft Masonry ^ 9 Mark Masonry . > » { Sght . Templar , «« ¦ oSSndal Grand Lodge of Worcestershire 3 " Jf n Masonic Institution for Boys 312 5 S Masonic Institution for Girls 3 " ^ S Grand Lodge 1 of Suffolk 3 ; 4
Jwincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall 314 MasonTc Ceremony at Woolwich Hi Thp Boys ' School Anniversary 3 'G o i , lt « of Ihe Denominational Crv at Last Grand Lodge 316 Analy 5 ' * 5 of the Boys' School Festival 316 PnRRESPONDENCE : — _ The List Quarterly Communication 317 A Statement 3 * 8 Rubbish . . . 3 i 8 Correct Masonry—What is it ? 318
Masonic Jewels 318 An Editorial Slip 3 l ° An Explanation 3 ' 9 Bro . Alcott 319 Masonic Jurisprudence 319 Consecration of a Lodge at Newton 319 Wales and Charitable Association 319
North Shropshire ; Resuscitation of Lodge St . John at Dunning 321 Masonic Demonstration at Rossi Priory 321 Masonic and General Tidings 322 Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association 322 Masonic Meetings for ncxt Week 322 Advertisements i . ii . Hi . iv . v . vi .
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feft Itatrs . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , on Wednesday , 28 th ult . Bro . T . J . Sabine , W . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Midx ., P . M . 73 , & c ., presided . There were present Bros . J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . i W . Hudson , P . P . G . D . Sussex , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Midx ., P . M ., Sec . ; \ V . J . Kemp ,
J . D . ; H . Faija , I . G . ; Hawks , D . C ; A . P . Stedman , W . S . ; T . J . II . Wilkins , P . M . ; Wright , P . M . ; and many others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . H . Keeble , P . M . 1275 , & c ; A . Pulley , P . M . 169 ; Sandiman , P . M . 315 ; T . Walls , 141 ; R . Buck , 1559 ; and others . The work , done in an admirable manner , was raising Bros . Harrison , Blaekwell
Hooper , Diack , and R . Buck , and passing Bro . H . Levy . The J . D ., Bro . Hudson , was absent in consequence of his representing the lodge as its Steward at the Boys' Festival . The members subscribed ten guineas to make the W . M . in perpetuity a life subscriber to the Boys' School , the W . M . for the time being possessing life subscriberships of both Girls' and Boys ' , both subscribed for voluntarily by
the members of this lodge . Some important notices of motion having been given , candidates proposed for initiation , and joining members proposed , the lodge was closed . Banquet and dessert followed . MIDDLETON — Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —Thc ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at thc Assheton Aims , on Tuesday , June 22 .
The W . M ., Bro . David Reid , took thc post of honour at 6 p . m ., and his officers being in their respective places , he proceeded to open the lodge . The Secretary having read thc minutes of the last meeting , they were in due course confirmed . The ballot was then taken for a candidate , proposed by Bro . H . Wilson , Mr . William Valentine , of Chorlton . on-Medlock , Manchester , it being satisfactory
he was initiated by the W . M ., after which thc lodge was passed to the Second Degree , and the working tools of a F . C . presented ' to Bros . Bcrresford and Brunt , which ceremony was omitted at the last meeting in consequence of other important business . These brethren having retired the lodge was raised to the Third Degree , and the Tracing Board explained to Bros . Tatton and Dodd . The
lodge was then reduced to the First Degree and thc whole of thc brethren summoned to labour , after which the W . M . moved on behalf of Bro . II . Heywood , P . M . and Treasurer , who was unable to attend , "That a donation of Fifty guineas be given from the Charity Fund to the East Lancashire Systematic and Benevolent Institution . " The W . M . having informed the brethren that this new
institution was working well and wisely , and therefore worthy of the suppoit of Ihe Imperial George Lodge , then appealed to Bro . Wood , P . M .. D . C ., to give further information with regard to the institution , he being the representative of the lodge at its meetings . Bro . Ward , on rising , seconded the motion , and pointed out in an explicit manner , the great boon such au institution vvould bc , to a
province of such magnitude as that of East Lancashire . He also informed the brethren that its benefits would doubtless M experienced by many not connected with the province , j *** many not attached to the Masonic Constitution of England ; his remarks here applying tc brethren in distress , who were wending their vvay to their native homes , or in search of occupation . To dispense this charity , which
with a little licence we might term " migrating Charity . " » ro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , informed the brethren that an Alm : n ; r had been appointed , who resided in Mancheitii . and to whom a distressed brother could apply for assistance , and if found woithy he would at once receive it . It 's with regret we have read and heard much of late of
designing Masons , and Masonic impostors ; we feel that his fact was uppermost in the mind of Bro . Wood , when e advised the brethren to refer all cases of distress to the Proper officer at the Masonic Hall , in Cooper-street , Man-Wester , there their case should be fully investigated , and as consequence woithy men and woithy men alone would that h n "'* Those , who could not present themselves at nail , would be regarded as Masons without mind or
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without brief . At the conclusion of Bro . Wood ' s remarks the resolution was ably supported by Bros . Ridley , Cheetham , and Fothergill . The W . M . then put it to the meeting , viz ., " That a donation of fifty guineas be given from the charity fund to the E . L . S . and B . I ., " and it was unanimously carried . Bro . S . H . Cheetham , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Riley seconded , a candidate for
initiation , and the candidate was entered accordingly on good report . Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , proposed , and Bro . Bradbury , S . W ., seconded , " That the lodge be adjourned until September ; " this also received general support . Two lodges were represented at this meeting , Bro . G . Sayles giving the customary salutions for Caledonian , 204 , and Bro . R .. Abrahams , P . M . for Walton , 1086 . Before
closing our report we must mention that Bro . S . H . Cheetham , P . M ., kindly undertook the post of Tyler in order to allow Bro . John Kent , O . G ., to be present at the working inside the lodge . He is an able officer in preparing rude matter to be placed in due form , and owing to this duty he is seldom within the door of the lodge ; but the closing of the lodge for the season was certainly witnessed by one
admired by all—our Bro . John Kent . The banquet having been disposed of , the usual toasts were proceeded with . Time vvould not permit " the power of song " to be much indulged in . Bro . S . H . Cheetham , P . M ., enlivened the evening with his favourite melody , " The Anchor ' s
Weighed . " To their respective toasts " The Initiate " and " The Visitors " replied , that of " The Tyler " concluding and closing Imperial George Lodge doings until Thursday , Sept . 28 th . May 78 resume labour , in the way in which it usually terminates it , in accordance with that old motto , " Cor unum , via una . " ( " One heart , one way . " ;
ROCHFORD . —Lodge of True Friendship ( No . 160 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., at the Old Ship Inn , when Bro . Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . Prov . G . Chaplain Essex , was installed as thc W . M . by the V . W . Brc . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Grand Chaplain , the beautiful ritual being rendered with the excellent effect for which our worthy brother
is celebrated . Bro . A . Lucking , P . M . 160 and 1000 , Piov . A . G . D . C , assisted as Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . invested the following as his officers : —Bros . J . Reeve , I . P . M . ; F . V . Jillings , S . W . ; W . Allen , jun ., J . W . ; H . Wood , P . M ., P . Prov . G . O ., Treas . ; G . Burgess , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D ., Sec ; T . W . Gower , S . D . ; G . Goodman , J . D . ; G . Josling , I . G . ; A . Lucking , D . C ;
W . V . Willson and H . Harper , Stewards ; J . Allen , Tyler . There were also present Bros . W . T . Allen , P . M ., P . Prov . A . G . D . C . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 1 C 0 and 1000 , P . Prov . G . D . ; Dr . E . E . Phillips , W . M . 1000 , Prov . G . D . ; G . F . Browning , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . ; D . B . Grout , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; Dr . K ' ng , Dr . G . F . Jones , Z . Pettitt , J . Harrington , J . C .
Underwood , W . Frost , and A . Harrington . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . Major Birch , P . District G . Sec . of Bengal , P . M . and P . Z . ; F . G . Green , P . M . 1024 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; -F . Wood , P . M . 1000 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . F . Francis , W . M . 1024 ; W . C . Bell , 1024 ; F . Canton , 1000 ; W . H . Norman , 1000 . On the motion of the newly-installed W . M .,
seconded by Bro . H . Wood , P . M ., a most cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Rev . S . R . Wigram for the able and impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . On the withdrawal of the cloth the usual loyal toasts weie given , all
of which were drank with enthusiasm . The W . M . gave " The R . W . Prov . G . M ., " whom , he regretted , was unable to be present through continued ill health , and next gave " The R . W . Dep . Prov . G . M . and the rest of Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was acknowledged by Bros . A . Lucking and Dr . E . E . Phillips . Bro . J . Reeve , I . P . M ., then rose , and said it was exceedingly
gratifying to him to have the privilege of proposing " The Health of thc W . M ., " who was in every respect qualified for the position to which the lodge had elected him . The toast having been cordially received the W . M . made an able response . Bros . Major Birch , Green , Wood , and F . Canton returned thanks to the toast of " The Visitors . " The former said he had visited lodges in many parts of
the globe , and was very pleased at the cordial welcome ke always received , and wished the W . M . every prosperity during his year of office . The W . M . " then gave the remaining toasts , viz ., " The P . M . ' s , " " The Treasurer , " " Thc Secretary , " and " The Officers , " which were suitably acknowledged . Some excellent vocal and
instrumental music was rendered between the speeches under the direction of Bro . T . Lawler , assisted by Eros . Hodges and J . Thornton , and was highly appreciated by the assembled brethren . The Tylei ' s toast brought the day ' s proceedings to a close , which were of a highly successful and satisfactory character .
LIVERPOOL . —Merchants' Lodge ( 241 ) . — The members of this celebrated lodge , which has long been recognised as the premier lodge in the Province of West Lancashire for its deeds of charity and excellence of its working , met at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon , the 27 th of June , forthe purpose of assisting at the annual installation ceremony
and giving a hearty character to the greeting received by thc W . M . after his year ' s admirable services . The Merchants' Lodge has now enjoyed an existence which stretches over the best part of a century , and during thc whole of that time its chair has been filled by many worthy men and Masons—not the least distinguished and
valued of these being Bro . Richard Brown , Hon . Sec . to the West Lancashiie Masonic Educational Institution , who gave up the reins of government as the W . M . of 241 on this occasion . Bro . R . Brown , as W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , ana with him in the opening portion of the proceedings were a numerous and influential gathering
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of the fraternity . The chair was subsequently taken by Bro . Robert Wilson , P . M . 241 P . P . G . S . D ., who proceeded in a masterly style to instal Bro . G . Hutchin as the W . M . in the E . The following were invested officers for the coming year : —Bros . R . Brown I . P . M . ; Councillor G . Peet , S . W . ; James Winsor , J . W . ; Dr . McGeorge , P . M . ; Treasurer ( re-elected ); T . H . Sheen , Secretary ; G .
Broadbridge , P . M , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; T . Salter , S . D . ; W . Williams , J . D . ; S . Jacobs , I . G . ; and Peter Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of this portion of the business the W . M . said he had great pleasure in presenting Bro . Brown , I . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel , which had been voted from the funds of the lodge . Nothing which he ( the W . M . ) could say could add to its value in any way , and as there would
be a future opportunity of saying something more , he would then rest content by merely presenting the jewel to Bro . Brown . In acknowledging the gift Bro . Brown said he need hardly tell the brethren that he thanked them heartily for the distinction conferred upon him . He hoped to wear the jewel as long as he lived , and remember with pride and pleasure the twelve months he had
filled the chair in that lodge . At the elose of the business proceedings the brethren took train for Birkdale , near Southport , where a sumptuous banquet was served at the Palace Hotel . Bro . G . Hutchin , W . M ., presided , and amongst nearly 100 guests were Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; R . Wilson , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; R . Brown , I . P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ;
W . M . Chudley , P . M . ; Dr . S . J . McGeorge , P . M . ; J . Cobham , P . M . ; J . I . Knight , P . M . ; all the officers who had been invested , and Bros . W . Coates , 135 6 ; W . Savage , G . Hulse , W . Johnson , J . Latta , B . Levy , I . de Frece , Treas . 1502 ; A . Woolrich , Ewart , & c . When dessert had been placed on the table , the W . M . proposed "The Queen , " "The M . W . G . M . Bro . H . R . H ., the Prince of Wales , " and
"The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ; " and Bro . P . M . Chudley gave the toast of "The R . W . the D . G . M . and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , " and "The Grand Officers , Past and Present . " The toast of "The W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Hon . F . A . Stanley , and the Officers of the Prov . G . Lodge , Past and Present , "
given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . In doing so he said it always afforded him great pleasure to visit the Merchants' Lodge , which he remembered longer than , perhaps , any brother in that room . It had always been a lodge which was well worked , and whose members were greatly respected throughout the length and breadth of the province . His
memory extended over a quarter of a century of the lodge ' s history , and during that time it had always been foremost in works of charity . Bro . Alpass then made an eloquent appeal to the brethren on behalf of the proposition to contribute a sedilia to the restoration of Chester Cathedral by the brethren of West Lancashire , which would cost about JE ? 4 ? O . Of this £ 170 had already been
subscribed , and he appealed to the brethren to show the same large heartedness which had been shown in other provinces in connection with similar work . The W . M . then proposed "The Masonic Charitable Institutions , " Bro . Broadbridge responding on behalf of the Hamer Benevolent Fund and thc London charities , and Bro . Brown on behalf of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational
Institution , incidentally stating that that Institution was progressing in every possible way , and that there was now nearly the sum of ^ 13 , 000 invested in connection with the charity . This was in face of the fact that during the past two years the amount paid for education had nearly doubled , and the number of children had alsonearly doubled . Bro . W . Williams , J . D ., rose at this stage of the
proceedings , and said he rose on that occasion with a great deal of pride and considerable diffidence to discharge a duty which had been committed to his care by a number of the brethren of 241—with pride ^ because it was always a source of gratification to recognise the merits of any member of the lodge , and especially one who had gained the confidence of the brethren ; and with diffidence , because he
knew there were many members who were older in years , with a larger amount of Masonic experience , with greater ability , and some possessing a more intimate acquaintwith the brother in whose honour he had been asked to express the feelings of the lodge . He now desired on behalf of the brethren to express the sentiments and high regard for Bro . Richard Brown felt for him in the lodge ,
and any poverty of words on his ( Bro . Williams ' s ) part vvould be forgotten in that fact . A number of the brethren of the Merchants' Lodge had been for a considerable time anxious to testify their appreciation of the signal merits of Bro . Brown , not alone in connection with the faithful discharge of the various Masonic duties he had performed , but of his general character , and the many
excellent qualities which distinguished him in his social relations . They had all seen how faithfully and well he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during the past twelve months , but it would be presumptuous to speak in the presence of so many brethren who knew Bro . Brown better . To endeavour to dilate on the many excellences he had shewn in every position would be to
scent the rose , and paint the lily . They saw centred in Bro . Brown all that they should seek to imitate . ( Hear , hear . ) The brethren had therefore deputed him ( Bro . Williams ) to request his acceptance of a testimonial , as marking of the appreciation felt for him in connection with the able discharge of all the duties appertaining to his official position and personal connection with the members
injdiffcrent relations of life . Knowing the large amount of time which Bro . Brown bestowed on his Masonic duties it was felt that this could not be done without the cooperation of his wife ; and it was therefore felt that she too ought to be recognised in connection with the presentation . He would now present a jewel for Mrs . Brown , typical of the artist's profession she so much honoured , and in which he hoped she would achieve
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RSPOBTS or M ASONIC MEETINGS : - R £ „ ft Masonry ^ 9 Mark Masonry . > » { Sght . Templar , «« ¦ oSSndal Grand Lodge of Worcestershire 3 " Jf n Masonic Institution for Boys 312 5 S Masonic Institution for Girls 3 " ^ S Grand Lodge 1 of Suffolk 3 ; 4
Jwincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall 314 MasonTc Ceremony at Woolwich Hi Thp Boys ' School Anniversary 3 'G o i , lt « of Ihe Denominational Crv at Last Grand Lodge 316 Analy 5 ' * 5 of the Boys' School Festival 316 PnRRESPONDENCE : — _ The List Quarterly Communication 317 A Statement 3 * 8 Rubbish . . . 3 i 8 Correct Masonry—What is it ? 318
Masonic Jewels 318 An Editorial Slip 3 l ° An Explanation 3 ' 9 Bro . Alcott 319 Masonic Jurisprudence 319 Consecration of a Lodge at Newton 319 Wales and Charitable Association 319
North Shropshire ; Resuscitation of Lodge St . John at Dunning 321 Masonic Demonstration at Rossi Priory 321 Masonic and General Tidings 322 Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association 322 Masonic Meetings for ncxt Week 322 Advertisements i . ii . Hi . iv . v . vi .
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feft Itatrs . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , on Wednesday , 28 th ult . Bro . T . J . Sabine , W . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Midx ., P . M . 73 , & c ., presided . There were present Bros . J . C . Mason , S . W . ; E . S . Stidolph , J . W . i W . Hudson , P . P . G . D . Sussex , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Midx ., P . M ., Sec . ; \ V . J . Kemp ,
J . D . ; H . Faija , I . G . ; Hawks , D . C ; A . P . Stedman , W . S . ; T . J . II . Wilkins , P . M . ; Wright , P . M . ; and many others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . H . Keeble , P . M . 1275 , & c ; A . Pulley , P . M . 169 ; Sandiman , P . M . 315 ; T . Walls , 141 ; R . Buck , 1559 ; and others . The work , done in an admirable manner , was raising Bros . Harrison , Blaekwell
Hooper , Diack , and R . Buck , and passing Bro . H . Levy . The J . D ., Bro . Hudson , was absent in consequence of his representing the lodge as its Steward at the Boys' Festival . The members subscribed ten guineas to make the W . M . in perpetuity a life subscriber to the Boys' School , the W . M . for the time being possessing life subscriberships of both Girls' and Boys ' , both subscribed for voluntarily by
the members of this lodge . Some important notices of motion having been given , candidates proposed for initiation , and joining members proposed , the lodge was closed . Banquet and dessert followed . MIDDLETON — Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —Thc ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at thc Assheton Aims , on Tuesday , June 22 .
The W . M ., Bro . David Reid , took thc post of honour at 6 p . m ., and his officers being in their respective places , he proceeded to open the lodge . The Secretary having read thc minutes of the last meeting , they were in due course confirmed . The ballot was then taken for a candidate , proposed by Bro . H . Wilson , Mr . William Valentine , of Chorlton . on-Medlock , Manchester , it being satisfactory
he was initiated by the W . M ., after which thc lodge was passed to the Second Degree , and the working tools of a F . C . presented ' to Bros . Bcrresford and Brunt , which ceremony was omitted at the last meeting in consequence of other important business . These brethren having retired the lodge was raised to the Third Degree , and the Tracing Board explained to Bros . Tatton and Dodd . The
lodge was then reduced to the First Degree and thc whole of thc brethren summoned to labour , after which the W . M . moved on behalf of Bro . II . Heywood , P . M . and Treasurer , who was unable to attend , "That a donation of Fifty guineas be given from the Charity Fund to the East Lancashire Systematic and Benevolent Institution . " The W . M . having informed the brethren that this new
institution was working well and wisely , and therefore worthy of the suppoit of Ihe Imperial George Lodge , then appealed to Bro . Wood , P . M .. D . C ., to give further information with regard to the institution , he being the representative of the lodge at its meetings . Bro . Ward , on rising , seconded the motion , and pointed out in an explicit manner , the great boon such au institution vvould bc , to a
province of such magnitude as that of East Lancashire . He also informed the brethren that its benefits would doubtless M experienced by many not connected with the province , j *** many not attached to the Masonic Constitution of England ; his remarks here applying tc brethren in distress , who were wending their vvay to their native homes , or in search of occupation . To dispense this charity , which
with a little licence we might term " migrating Charity . " » ro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , informed the brethren that an Alm : n ; r had been appointed , who resided in Mancheitii . and to whom a distressed brother could apply for assistance , and if found woithy he would at once receive it . It 's with regret we have read and heard much of late of
designing Masons , and Masonic impostors ; we feel that his fact was uppermost in the mind of Bro . Wood , when e advised the brethren to refer all cases of distress to the Proper officer at the Masonic Hall , in Cooper-street , Man-Wester , there their case should be fully investigated , and as consequence woithy men and woithy men alone would that h n "'* Those , who could not present themselves at nail , would be regarded as Masons without mind or
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without brief . At the conclusion of Bro . Wood ' s remarks the resolution was ably supported by Bros . Ridley , Cheetham , and Fothergill . The W . M . then put it to the meeting , viz ., " That a donation of fifty guineas be given from the charity fund to the E . L . S . and B . I ., " and it was unanimously carried . Bro . S . H . Cheetham , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Riley seconded , a candidate for
initiation , and the candidate was entered accordingly on good report . Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , proposed , and Bro . Bradbury , S . W ., seconded , " That the lodge be adjourned until September ; " this also received general support . Two lodges were represented at this meeting , Bro . G . Sayles giving the customary salutions for Caledonian , 204 , and Bro . R .. Abrahams , P . M . for Walton , 1086 . Before
closing our report we must mention that Bro . S . H . Cheetham , P . M ., kindly undertook the post of Tyler in order to allow Bro . John Kent , O . G ., to be present at the working inside the lodge . He is an able officer in preparing rude matter to be placed in due form , and owing to this duty he is seldom within the door of the lodge ; but the closing of the lodge for the season was certainly witnessed by one
admired by all—our Bro . John Kent . The banquet having been disposed of , the usual toasts were proceeded with . Time vvould not permit " the power of song " to be much indulged in . Bro . S . H . Cheetham , P . M ., enlivened the evening with his favourite melody , " The Anchor ' s
Weighed . " To their respective toasts " The Initiate " and " The Visitors " replied , that of " The Tyler " concluding and closing Imperial George Lodge doings until Thursday , Sept . 28 th . May 78 resume labour , in the way in which it usually terminates it , in accordance with that old motto , " Cor unum , via una . " ( " One heart , one way . " ;
ROCHFORD . —Lodge of True Friendship ( No . 160 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., at the Old Ship Inn , when Bro . Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . Prov . G . Chaplain Essex , was installed as thc W . M . by the V . W . Brc . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Grand Chaplain , the beautiful ritual being rendered with the excellent effect for which our worthy brother
is celebrated . Bro . A . Lucking , P . M . 160 and 1000 , Piov . A . G . D . C , assisted as Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . invested the following as his officers : —Bros . J . Reeve , I . P . M . ; F . V . Jillings , S . W . ; W . Allen , jun ., J . W . ; H . Wood , P . M ., P . Prov . G . O ., Treas . ; G . Burgess , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D ., Sec ; T . W . Gower , S . D . ; G . Goodman , J . D . ; G . Josling , I . G . ; A . Lucking , D . C ;
W . V . Willson and H . Harper , Stewards ; J . Allen , Tyler . There were also present Bros . W . T . Allen , P . M ., P . Prov . A . G . D . C . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 1 C 0 and 1000 , P . Prov . G . D . ; Dr . E . E . Phillips , W . M . 1000 , Prov . G . D . ; G . F . Browning , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . ; D . B . Grout , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; Dr . K ' ng , Dr . G . F . Jones , Z . Pettitt , J . Harrington , J . C .
Underwood , W . Frost , and A . Harrington . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . Major Birch , P . District G . Sec . of Bengal , P . M . and P . Z . ; F . G . Green , P . M . 1024 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; -F . Wood , P . M . 1000 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . F . Francis , W . M . 1024 ; W . C . Bell , 1024 ; F . Canton , 1000 ; W . H . Norman , 1000 . On the motion of the newly-installed W . M .,
seconded by Bro . H . Wood , P . M ., a most cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Rev . S . R . Wigram for the able and impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . On the withdrawal of the cloth the usual loyal toasts weie given , all
of which were drank with enthusiasm . The W . M . gave " The R . W . Prov . G . M ., " whom , he regretted , was unable to be present through continued ill health , and next gave " The R . W . Dep . Prov . G . M . and the rest of Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was acknowledged by Bros . A . Lucking and Dr . E . E . Phillips . Bro . J . Reeve , I . P . M ., then rose , and said it was exceedingly
gratifying to him to have the privilege of proposing " The Health of thc W . M ., " who was in every respect qualified for the position to which the lodge had elected him . The toast having been cordially received the W . M . made an able response . Bros . Major Birch , Green , Wood , and F . Canton returned thanks to the toast of " The Visitors . " The former said he had visited lodges in many parts of
the globe , and was very pleased at the cordial welcome ke always received , and wished the W . M . every prosperity during his year of office . The W . M . " then gave the remaining toasts , viz ., " The P . M . ' s , " " The Treasurer , " " Thc Secretary , " and " The Officers , " which were suitably acknowledged . Some excellent vocal and
instrumental music was rendered between the speeches under the direction of Bro . T . Lawler , assisted by Eros . Hodges and J . Thornton , and was highly appreciated by the assembled brethren . The Tylei ' s toast brought the day ' s proceedings to a close , which were of a highly successful and satisfactory character .
LIVERPOOL . —Merchants' Lodge ( 241 ) . — The members of this celebrated lodge , which has long been recognised as the premier lodge in the Province of West Lancashire for its deeds of charity and excellence of its working , met at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon , the 27 th of June , forthe purpose of assisting at the annual installation ceremony
and giving a hearty character to the greeting received by thc W . M . after his year ' s admirable services . The Merchants' Lodge has now enjoyed an existence which stretches over the best part of a century , and during thc whole of that time its chair has been filled by many worthy men and Masons—not the least distinguished and
valued of these being Bro . Richard Brown , Hon . Sec . to the West Lancashiie Masonic Educational Institution , who gave up the reins of government as the W . M . of 241 on this occasion . Bro . R . Brown , as W . M ., opened the lodge in due form , ana with him in the opening portion of the proceedings were a numerous and influential gathering
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of the fraternity . The chair was subsequently taken by Bro . Robert Wilson , P . M . 241 P . P . G . S . D ., who proceeded in a masterly style to instal Bro . G . Hutchin as the W . M . in the E . The following were invested officers for the coming year : —Bros . R . Brown I . P . M . ; Councillor G . Peet , S . W . ; James Winsor , J . W . ; Dr . McGeorge , P . M . ; Treasurer ( re-elected ); T . H . Sheen , Secretary ; G .
Broadbridge , P . M , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; T . Salter , S . D . ; W . Williams , J . D . ; S . Jacobs , I . G . ; and Peter Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of this portion of the business the W . M . said he had great pleasure in presenting Bro . Brown , I . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel , which had been voted from the funds of the lodge . Nothing which he ( the W . M . ) could say could add to its value in any way , and as there would
be a future opportunity of saying something more , he would then rest content by merely presenting the jewel to Bro . Brown . In acknowledging the gift Bro . Brown said he need hardly tell the brethren that he thanked them heartily for the distinction conferred upon him . He hoped to wear the jewel as long as he lived , and remember with pride and pleasure the twelve months he had
filled the chair in that lodge . At the elose of the business proceedings the brethren took train for Birkdale , near Southport , where a sumptuous banquet was served at the Palace Hotel . Bro . G . Hutchin , W . M ., presided , and amongst nearly 100 guests were Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; R . Wilson , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; R . Brown , I . P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ;
W . M . Chudley , P . M . ; Dr . S . J . McGeorge , P . M . ; J . Cobham , P . M . ; J . I . Knight , P . M . ; all the officers who had been invested , and Bros . W . Coates , 135 6 ; W . Savage , G . Hulse , W . Johnson , J . Latta , B . Levy , I . de Frece , Treas . 1502 ; A . Woolrich , Ewart , & c . When dessert had been placed on the table , the W . M . proposed "The Queen , " "The M . W . G . M . Bro . H . R . H ., the Prince of Wales , " and
"The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ; " and Bro . P . M . Chudley gave the toast of "The R . W . the D . G . M . and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , " and "The Grand Officers , Past and Present . " The toast of "The W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Hon . F . A . Stanley , and the Officers of the Prov . G . Lodge , Past and Present , "
given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . In doing so he said it always afforded him great pleasure to visit the Merchants' Lodge , which he remembered longer than , perhaps , any brother in that room . It had always been a lodge which was well worked , and whose members were greatly respected throughout the length and breadth of the province . His
memory extended over a quarter of a century of the lodge ' s history , and during that time it had always been foremost in works of charity . Bro . Alpass then made an eloquent appeal to the brethren on behalf of the proposition to contribute a sedilia to the restoration of Chester Cathedral by the brethren of West Lancashire , which would cost about JE ? 4 ? O . Of this £ 170 had already been
subscribed , and he appealed to the brethren to show the same large heartedness which had been shown in other provinces in connection with similar work . The W . M . then proposed "The Masonic Charitable Institutions , " Bro . Broadbridge responding on behalf of the Hamer Benevolent Fund and thc London charities , and Bro . Brown on behalf of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational
Institution , incidentally stating that that Institution was progressing in every possible way , and that there was now nearly the sum of ^ 13 , 000 invested in connection with the charity . This was in face of the fact that during the past two years the amount paid for education had nearly doubled , and the number of children had alsonearly doubled . Bro . W . Williams , J . D ., rose at this stage of the
proceedings , and said he rose on that occasion with a great deal of pride and considerable diffidence to discharge a duty which had been committed to his care by a number of the brethren of 241—with pride ^ because it was always a source of gratification to recognise the merits of any member of the lodge , and especially one who had gained the confidence of the brethren ; and with diffidence , because he
knew there were many members who were older in years , with a larger amount of Masonic experience , with greater ability , and some possessing a more intimate acquaintwith the brother in whose honour he had been asked to express the feelings of the lodge . He now desired on behalf of the brethren to express the sentiments and high regard for Bro . Richard Brown felt for him in the lodge ,
and any poverty of words on his ( Bro . Williams ' s ) part vvould be forgotten in that fact . A number of the brethren of the Merchants' Lodge had been for a considerable time anxious to testify their appreciation of the signal merits of Bro . Brown , not alone in connection with the faithful discharge of the various Masonic duties he had performed , but of his general character , and the many
excellent qualities which distinguished him in his social relations . They had all seen how faithfully and well he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during the past twelve months , but it would be presumptuous to speak in the presence of so many brethren who knew Bro . Brown better . To endeavour to dilate on the many excellences he had shewn in every position would be to
scent the rose , and paint the lily . They saw centred in Bro . Brown all that they should seek to imitate . ( Hear , hear . ) The brethren had therefore deputed him ( Bro . Williams ) to request his acceptance of a testimonial , as marking of the appreciation felt for him in connection with the able discharge of all the duties appertaining to his official position and personal connection with the members
injdiffcrent relations of life . Knowing the large amount of time which Bro . Brown bestowed on his Masonic duties it was felt that this could not be done without the cooperation of his wife ; and it was therefore felt that she too ought to be recognised in connection with the presentation . He would now present a jewel for Mrs . Brown , typical of the artist's profession she so much honoured , and in which he hoped she would achieve