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Weichert , I . P . M . ; Dominic Watson , S . W . ; Southern , i W ; Calder was appointed Treas . ; J . Williams , S ' . "* H . Dyer , S . D . ; S . Williams , J . D . ; D . L . Thomas , I . G . ; ' Hill , D . C ; Fisher , Org . ; Bros . T . J . Morgan and p . M . Martin , Stewards ; W . Davies , Tyler . A vote of condolence was then passed , and will be forwarded to Mr . C R . Mansel Talbot , for the loss of his son , the late
lamented Provincial Grand Master . several brethren spoke in eulogistic and touching terms of the amiable and kind manner , as well as the sterling ability , of their late brother . It was also resolved that the lodge go into mourning for the space of three months . Bros . Past Masters Thomas and Martin were elected to serve on the Grand Lodge Committee . A vote of thanks was accorded
to Bro . Weichert for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of Installing Master , and Bro . Weichert suitably replied . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Henry Saunders for the efficient manner with which he had discharged the duties of Secretary during the past year . The lodge was then closed , and adjourned until next regular lodge night .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The annual festival gathering of the members connected with this lodge took place en Tuesday , 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , when and where there was a very large and influential gathering of the brethren . Ihe Stanley has passed through some trying vicissitudes , but now a brighter day has dawned , and the lodge may fairly
challenge comparison with any other in the province with respect to financial prosperity and excellent working . The lodge was opened by Bro . H . Ashmore , W . M ., and amongst the others present were Bros . C . Leighton , I . P . M . ; F . Knight , S . W . ; James W . Burgess , J . W . ; C . Heyden , Sec . and Treas . ; J . H . Bradshaw , J . D . ; J . P . ' Bryan , Organist ; R . B . Burgess , N . Robertson ,
R . Upton , T . Wjsman , J . Peakmnn , T . Foulkes , W . H . Quayle , J . Twiss , C . Marshall , and C . Winskill , The list of visitors included the names of Bros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chaplain ; J . W . Turley , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1 soj ; R . R . Forshaw , Sec . 103 c ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 102 s ; I . Hould . ing . J . W . 8 33 ; J . EUis , W . M . 1086 ; ' w ' . Archer ,
P . M . 1083 ; T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; E . Jones , 120 Q ; "VV . Forrester , S . S . 1035 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 ; and W . Crane , P . M . 1299 . The balancesheet for the year disclosed a most satisfactory state of things , alike creditable to officers and private members . While there was only a nominal balance from last year to begin with , the affairs had been so well managed that
at the close an exceedingly handsome balance now remained at the bank to the credit of the lodge . Bro . Francis Knight was presented for the benefit of installation as W . M . to Bro . H . Ashmore , I . P . M ., who performed-the whole of the ceremony most effectually and impressively , The subjoined brethren were invested officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . Ashmore , I . P . M . ; James
W . Burgess , S . W . ; J . H . Bradshaw , J . W . ; C . Winskill , Sec . ; Charles Heden , Treas . ; T . Foulkes , S . D . ; J . Twiss , J . D . ; R . B . Burgess , I . G . ; N . Robertson , S . S . ; J . Thomas . J . S . ; S . Hill , A . S . ; J . P . Bryan , Hon . Organist ; C . Leighton , P . M ., D . C ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was
held in the hall , and provided in good style by Bro . Casey . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Provincial Grand Officers " being very cordially and suitably replied to by Bro . the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chaplain , W . L ., who congratulated the lodge en the prosperous condition of its affairs . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Ashmore , I . P . M ., and
enthusiastically drunk . In replying , Bro . Knight , W . M ., said he was glad to state that he hoped the lodge would shortly take a position second to none in the province , and he was determined to follow up the excellent example ot the late Worshipful Master , Bro . Ashmore . The toasts of "The Pa't Master , " " The Installing Master , " " Officeis of the Lodge , " & c , were also given . Afttr a most
enjoyable evening the brethren separated . The meeting was enlivened by a capital selection of music , performed by Bros . Foulkes , Twiss , Quayle , and Forrester , under the direction of Bro . J . P . Bryan . One of the most interesting features of the proceedings was the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Ashmore , I . P . M ., on behalf of the loige , by the W . M .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1507 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rcom , Athcna ; um , on Wednesday evening , the 12 th ult . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . H . Longman , the W . M ., and there was a good attendance of members and \ isiting brethren . The lodge was opened in Ihe First Degree with solemn prayer , and subsequently
raised to thc Second and Third Degrees , when Bro . John Hudspeth , having shewn proficiency as a Fellow Craftsman was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge having been closed down , Mr . John Thomas Jackson , and Mr . William Bell , having been unanimously elected at the " previous lodge meeting , were afterwards initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , the
working being ably gone through by the W . M . The working tools of an Entered Apprentice being presented by the J . W . The lodge was subsequently closed with the usual formalities . LIVERPOOL—Liverpool Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The first regular business meeting of this lodge , which had been consecrated a few days previously ,
was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., and the fine spirit and enthusiasm displayed by the brethren in connection with the first of their work augurs well for the prosperous future of the lod ge . Bro . Joseph Bell was in his place as W . M ., supported by Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . ; Lindo Courtenay , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; H . J . Loveday , Sec ; W . W . Sandbrook , J . D . ; J . Atkinson , I . G . ;
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C . Pycr , S . ; A . Collinson , S . ; W . IT . Ball , Tyler ; R . Williams , W . Hildyard , W . Stafford , J . Reay , & c . Amongst others present were Bros . H . P . Squire . 1356 ; I . de FYece , Treas . 1502 ; Dr . A . Whittle , W . H . Shakespeare , 35 6 ; A . Hart , J . W . 724 ; Dr . A . W . Pierce , 673 ; f . Clegg ' P . M . 1299 ; J . B . Bottomley , 1356 ; H . Lobb , T . W . Ashe , I . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Kcet , 1356 ; W . Coates ,
P . L . Buck , 673 ; W . E . Tyrer , 203 ; J . R . Bramham , 1209 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . Reg . ; Gilbert Maxwell , I . G . 504 ; T . W . Long , 1299 ; H . Stafford , 135 6 ; A . Bucknall . 6 G 7 , and others . There were six candidates for initiation , and 17 brethren proposed for joining ; and after the ballot had been taken they were all declared unanimously elected . Bro . Loveday ( unavoidably
absent from the previous meeting ) was now invested Secretary ; and Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., was invested the Organist of the new lodge . Messrs . Frederick Wilkinson , E . Cotton , W . Mears , and R . J . Cotton were impressively initiated by the W . M ., the ancient charge being very
effectively given hy the S . W . The brethren at the close of the business , after a number of propositions for initiation and joining , adjourned to the banqueting room , where they partook of refreshments , and a genial and pleasant evening was spent , the brethren separating about seven o ' clock .
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BOMBAY . — Lodge Holmesdale in the East ( No . 72 ) . —At a tegular meeting of this lodge on ApvH 15 th there were present Bros . C . E . Mitchell , W . M . ; A . McKenzie , I . P . M . and Treas . ; W . C Rowe , S . W . ; B . Robinson , as J . W . ; C . Tudball , M . O . ; O . Tomlinson , S . O . ; J . Luke , as J . O . ; W . G . Davie , Sec . ; W . Burton , I . G . ; and J . Seager ,
Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form at G .-JO p . m . Tbe summons convening the meeting having been read , the minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The minutes of the last Permanent Committee were read and adopted . The I . G . having informed the W . M . that the Provincial Grand Master and his Provincial Grand Officers were without the door of the lodge ,
they were admitted in due form , and the Provincial Grand Master saluted with the honours due to his rank . The P . G . M . then took charge of the lodge for a sho't time , and said as this was his official visit he now asked if the brethren had any complaints to make against the W . M . or any of the officers , and receiving no reply , congratulated the lodge on the efficient state and harmonious way the
members were working together , and then handed over the charge to the W . M . The W . M . then informed the brethren that the first duty of the evening was to install the W . M . elect , Wor . Bro . W . C . Rowe , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Secretary was then requested to read the ancient charges to Bro . W . C . Rowe , having agreed to which , he was duly obligated in the usual form . All
brethren below the rank of Installed Mark Masters were then requested to retire . Thc brethren were again in a short time admitted , and Wor . Bro . W . C . Rowe was then proclaimed W . M . of Lodge Holmesdale in the East , No . 72 , E . G ., for the ensuing year , and saluted accordingly The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . C . Tudball , S . W . ; B . Rob .
inson , J . W . ; O . Tomlinson , M . O . ; W . G . Davie , S . O . ; C . Parker , J . O . ; J . E . Tyers , Sec . ; J . B , Lyon . S . D . ; J . Luke , J . D . ; E . Fuelling , I . G . ; J , Luke , Steward . The W . M . then thanked the brethren for electing him their W . M ., adding that he would do his best during the ensuing year to work up the lodge creditably , and he trusted the officers he had chosen would do
their best to assist him—and he had every reason to think they vvould . He was very sorry to say he would lose Bro . O . Tomlinson very soon , who , he understood , was going to England next month for a short time , but he was sure he would assist them heartily in the working when he returned , wishing him every prosperity , a safe voyage , and God speed . Bro . C . Tudball then proposed
and the W . M . seconded Bro . T . Connsell as a joining member . The W . M . proposed and Bro . C . Tudball seconded Bro . J . Thomas as a re-joining member . The W . M . proposed and W . Bro . A . McKenzie seconded Bro . T Branson , of Lodge Truth , No . 944 , E C , as a candidate for advancement . Bro . Tudball proposed and the W . M . scconded Bro . R . W . Burton as a re-joining member .
The W . M . then thanked the Provincial Grand Master for his visit to the lodge in suitable terms , and said that he hoped the next official visit he paid he would find they had increased in numbers ar . d working in an effective manner . The Provincial Grand Master then ruse , and returned thanks for himself and Provincial Grand Officers , and said he had not the slightest doubt oi the lodge doing
well in the present year under the able management of their newly-installed Master . The W . M . then proposed and R . W . Bro . E . T . Leith seconded that a list be circulated amongst the members of the lodge for the purpose of subscribing towards a P . M . ' s jewel for Wor . Bro . C . E .
Mitchell , for his services to Lodge Holmesdale during the past year , which was carried . Wor . Bro . C . E . Mitchell then rose , and returned thanks in suitable terms for the honour they had done him , and said that the jewel would be highly prized by him . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed with prayer at 8 . 41 ;
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of M ., presided , assisted by his officers . There was also a fair attendance of the brethren ol the lodge . Bro . G . G . Haywood , P . M . M . 60 , P . G . M . I . G . England , acted as Installing Master , and performed his duties most credit , ably . Bro . James Gardiner having been installed and
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duly honoured , invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Q . Moore , S . W . ; P . Mandle , J . W . ; J . R . Banks , M . O . ; G . M . Tickle , S . O . ; J . H . Banks , T . O . ; "f . Nicholson , P . M . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; P . Dodgson , Sec ; Rev . W . Beeby , Chaplain ; T . Moore , Reg . of M . ; J . Smith ,
Org . ; D . Bell , S . D . ; J . W .. Robinson , J . D .-, G . E . Mitchell , I . G . ; J . Quay , Tyler pro tem . The installation over , all present were invited to a substantial collation , which was well served by the Messrs . Abbott . The usual loyal and Masunic toasts were given and duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening was spent by the brethren .
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PRESCOT . —William de la More Preceptory . —The usual periodical conclave of the Knights attached to this Preceptory was held at the New Masonic Hall , Prescot , near Liverpool , on Thursday , the 15 th ult . Sir Knight Reginald Young , E . P ., was in his place ; and amongst others present were Sir Knights Dr . J . K . Smith ,
P . E . P . ; Thos . Ashmore , ist C . ; VV . Tyrer , Prelate ; H . Nelson , 2 nd C . ; J . Wood , Treas . ( " Freemason " ) -, W . J . Thomson , Expert ; Ballard , Almoner ; R . Brown , Registrar ; W . S . Matthews Boulton . Comp . C . Munroe , of the Everton Chapter , and Comp . Coward were duly installed , and the preceptory was subsequently closed in peace ;
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GLASGOW . —Lodge Union and Crown ( No . 103 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 26 th ult ., Bro . A . M . Wright , I . P . M ., in the chair ; Bros . W . Thomas , S . W . ; W . Forsyth , J . W . ; R . Munro , D . M . ; Neil Cameron , Treas . ; J . Gillies , P . M ., Sec ; A . Bain , P . M . ; P . MeCay , P . M . ; P . Cullen , B . B . ; Arch . Gray ,
J . D . ; Jas . Gray , I . G . ; and a very large attendance of members . Among the visitors were Bros . J . M . Oliver , S . W . 360 ; D . L . Henderson , in ; J . Boyd , 175 ; Higgins , 27 s ; Robertson , 219 ; Capt . J . Gray , 362 ; W . Ferguson , P . M . ( " Freemason " ); and others . Bro . Gillies , P . M ., Sec , before reading the minutes said he was sorry to inform the brethren that their respectedW . M .,
Bro . D . Murray , was unable to attend through an accident received a few days ago . Messrs . G . Solomon and Henry Bourn were initiated on behalf of Lodge Thistle , No . 87 , by Bro . A . M . Wright , I . P . M . Bros . J . Paterson , J . Taylor , Solomon , and Bourn were then passed by Bro . J . M . Oliver , S . W ., Lodge Commercial , 360 . The lodge was then resumed on the E . A . Degree
when Bros . J . M . Oliver , S . W . 360 , and G . W Wheeler , Chaplain , Lodge Thistle and Rose , 73 , were obligated honorary members of the Lodge Union and Crown , 130 , by Bro . Gillies , P . M ., Sec . Bros . Oliver and Wheeler replied in suitable terms for the honour conferred . The lodge was then closed . GLASGOW *" . —Lodge Clyde ( No . 408 ) . — An
emergency meeting of this Jor l ge was held in St . Mark s Hall , Buchanan-st ., on Monday evening , 26 th ult . Bro . W . Harper , W . M ., occupied the chair ; W . Bi ' sland , S . W . ; J . Mclnnes , S . M ., acting J . W ., and a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . On the lodge being opened , Mr . John Beaton was initiated into the E . A . Degree by Bro . W . IJ . E . Dobson , W . M . Dramatic
Lodge , No . 571 . On account of the abote-named genlleman having to leave the country in a few days he was then passed to the F . C . Degree by Bro . J . Campbell , I . P . M . St . John ' s Lodge , Shettleston , No . Iz 8 . Bros . D . Mc Bain and J . Beaton were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . W . Harper , W . M . The three degrees were wrought in a most careful and impressive
manner . GLASGOW . —Lodge Scotia ( No . 178 ) . —The funeral of the late Bro . Joseph Singleton , W Master of this lodge , took place on Wednesday afterno-. 1 , the 28 th ult . The brethren of the Craft who meant : 0 follow the remains of their deceased brother to ,. ie grave assembled in the hall of Lodge Clydesdale , at No . 106 , Rose-street
( S . S . ) , and numbered 150 in all , including representatives from no fewer than twenty lodges , as follows : —Nos . 3 I , 2 ? i 13 > 7 S > io . * - llC- 128 ' ' 53 . « 78 > 2 > 9 i * 37 » 27 S-3 <> ° . 3 62 , 419 , 437 , 441 , 556 , 570 , and 571 . In the hall an appropriate religious service was conducted by Bro . Rev . J . C . Stewart , LL . D ., of St . Bernard ' s , Cumberland-street ;
after which the brethren , who were in full Masonic costume , formed in procession outside , and proceeded to the house of the deceased in Crown-street , where they again formed in front of the hearse with the body , which was there in waiting . The relatives and friends of the deceased and other non-Masonic mourners who followed the hearse
numbered about fifty ; and the cortege created quite a stir along the line of route to the eastern division of the Southern Necropolis , where the remains were deposited without further special ceremony . GLASGOW . —Lodge Clydesdale ( No . ss ^) - — A meeting- ol this " lodge was held in their own Masonic Hall , 106 , Rose-stieet , S . S ., on Tuesday evening , the 27 th
ult ., Bro . W . Phillips , W . M ., presiding ; J . McNaught , S . W . ; T . Phillips , J . W . ; J . Boyle , S . M . ; J . Mc Kcchnie , Treas ; G . B . Yuill , Sec . ; and others . We noticed among the visiting brethren J . Campbell , P . M . 128 ; G . C . IT . McNaught , P . M . 275 ; D . "Ronald , W . M . 27 <; W . Findlay , S . W . 275 ; J . M . Oliver ,
S . W . 360 ; W . Ferguson , P . M . (" Freemason" ); H . Killin , Sec . 178 ; M . Stark , $ 1 , 3 ; Stevens , 553 ; and others . Mr . M . McLaren was initiated into the First Degree by Bro . Campbell , P . M . 128 . Bros . P . Lloyd , J . Downie , S . Johnston , G . Solomon , R . H . Simpson , R . McMillan , H . Baum , and R . Mabin were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . W . Phillips ,
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Weichert , I . P . M . ; Dominic Watson , S . W . ; Southern , i W ; Calder was appointed Treas . ; J . Williams , S ' . "* H . Dyer , S . D . ; S . Williams , J . D . ; D . L . Thomas , I . G . ; ' Hill , D . C ; Fisher , Org . ; Bros . T . J . Morgan and p . M . Martin , Stewards ; W . Davies , Tyler . A vote of condolence was then passed , and will be forwarded to Mr . C R . Mansel Talbot , for the loss of his son , the late
lamented Provincial Grand Master . several brethren spoke in eulogistic and touching terms of the amiable and kind manner , as well as the sterling ability , of their late brother . It was also resolved that the lodge go into mourning for the space of three months . Bros . Past Masters Thomas and Martin were elected to serve on the Grand Lodge Committee . A vote of thanks was accorded
to Bro . Weichert for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of Installing Master , and Bro . Weichert suitably replied . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Henry Saunders for the efficient manner with which he had discharged the duties of Secretary during the past year . The lodge was then closed , and adjourned until next regular lodge night .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The annual festival gathering of the members connected with this lodge took place en Tuesday , 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , when and where there was a very large and influential gathering of the brethren . Ihe Stanley has passed through some trying vicissitudes , but now a brighter day has dawned , and the lodge may fairly
challenge comparison with any other in the province with respect to financial prosperity and excellent working . The lodge was opened by Bro . H . Ashmore , W . M ., and amongst the others present were Bros . C . Leighton , I . P . M . ; F . Knight , S . W . ; James W . Burgess , J . W . ; C . Heyden , Sec . and Treas . ; J . H . Bradshaw , J . D . ; J . P . ' Bryan , Organist ; R . B . Burgess , N . Robertson ,
R . Upton , T . Wjsman , J . Peakmnn , T . Foulkes , W . H . Quayle , J . Twiss , C . Marshall , and C . Winskill , The list of visitors included the names of Bros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chaplain ; J . W . Turley , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1 soj ; R . R . Forshaw , Sec . 103 c ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 102 s ; I . Hould . ing . J . W . 8 33 ; J . EUis , W . M . 1086 ; ' w ' . Archer ,
P . M . 1083 ; T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; E . Jones , 120 Q ; "VV . Forrester , S . S . 1035 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 ; and W . Crane , P . M . 1299 . The balancesheet for the year disclosed a most satisfactory state of things , alike creditable to officers and private members . While there was only a nominal balance from last year to begin with , the affairs had been so well managed that
at the close an exceedingly handsome balance now remained at the bank to the credit of the lodge . Bro . Francis Knight was presented for the benefit of installation as W . M . to Bro . H . Ashmore , I . P . M ., who performed-the whole of the ceremony most effectually and impressively , The subjoined brethren were invested officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . Ashmore , I . P . M . ; James
W . Burgess , S . W . ; J . H . Bradshaw , J . W . ; C . Winskill , Sec . ; Charles Heden , Treas . ; T . Foulkes , S . D . ; J . Twiss , J . D . ; R . B . Burgess , I . G . ; N . Robertson , S . S . ; J . Thomas . J . S . ; S . Hill , A . S . ; J . P . Bryan , Hon . Organist ; C . Leighton , P . M ., D . C ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was
held in the hall , and provided in good style by Bro . Casey . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Provincial Grand Officers " being very cordially and suitably replied to by Bro . the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chaplain , W . L ., who congratulated the lodge en the prosperous condition of its affairs . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Ashmore , I . P . M ., and
enthusiastically drunk . In replying , Bro . Knight , W . M ., said he was glad to state that he hoped the lodge would shortly take a position second to none in the province , and he was determined to follow up the excellent example ot the late Worshipful Master , Bro . Ashmore . The toasts of "The Pa't Master , " " The Installing Master , " " Officeis of the Lodge , " & c , were also given . Afttr a most
enjoyable evening the brethren separated . The meeting was enlivened by a capital selection of music , performed by Bros . Foulkes , Twiss , Quayle , and Forrester , under the direction of Bro . J . P . Bryan . One of the most interesting features of the proceedings was the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Ashmore , I . P . M ., on behalf of the loige , by the W . M .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1507 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rcom , Athcna ; um , on Wednesday evening , the 12 th ult . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . H . Longman , the W . M ., and there was a good attendance of members and \ isiting brethren . The lodge was opened in Ihe First Degree with solemn prayer , and subsequently
raised to thc Second and Third Degrees , when Bro . John Hudspeth , having shewn proficiency as a Fellow Craftsman was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge having been closed down , Mr . John Thomas Jackson , and Mr . William Bell , having been unanimously elected at the " previous lodge meeting , were afterwards initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , the
working being ably gone through by the W . M . The working tools of an Entered Apprentice being presented by the J . W . The lodge was subsequently closed with the usual formalities . LIVERPOOL—Liverpool Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The first regular business meeting of this lodge , which had been consecrated a few days previously ,
was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., and the fine spirit and enthusiasm displayed by the brethren in connection with the first of their work augurs well for the prosperous future of the lod ge . Bro . Joseph Bell was in his place as W . M ., supported by Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . ; Lindo Courtenay , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; H . J . Loveday , Sec ; W . W . Sandbrook , J . D . ; J . Atkinson , I . G . ;
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C . Pycr , S . ; A . Collinson , S . ; W . IT . Ball , Tyler ; R . Williams , W . Hildyard , W . Stafford , J . Reay , & c . Amongst others present were Bros . H . P . Squire . 1356 ; I . de FYece , Treas . 1502 ; Dr . A . Whittle , W . H . Shakespeare , 35 6 ; A . Hart , J . W . 724 ; Dr . A . W . Pierce , 673 ; f . Clegg ' P . M . 1299 ; J . B . Bottomley , 1356 ; H . Lobb , T . W . Ashe , I . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Kcet , 1356 ; W . Coates ,
P . L . Buck , 673 ; W . E . Tyrer , 203 ; J . R . Bramham , 1209 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . Reg . ; Gilbert Maxwell , I . G . 504 ; T . W . Long , 1299 ; H . Stafford , 135 6 ; A . Bucknall . 6 G 7 , and others . There were six candidates for initiation , and 17 brethren proposed for joining ; and after the ballot had been taken they were all declared unanimously elected . Bro . Loveday ( unavoidably
absent from the previous meeting ) was now invested Secretary ; and Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., was invested the Organist of the new lodge . Messrs . Frederick Wilkinson , E . Cotton , W . Mears , and R . J . Cotton were impressively initiated by the W . M ., the ancient charge being very
effectively given hy the S . W . The brethren at the close of the business , after a number of propositions for initiation and joining , adjourned to the banqueting room , where they partook of refreshments , and a genial and pleasant evening was spent , the brethren separating about seven o ' clock .
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BOMBAY . — Lodge Holmesdale in the East ( No . 72 ) . —At a tegular meeting of this lodge on ApvH 15 th there were present Bros . C . E . Mitchell , W . M . ; A . McKenzie , I . P . M . and Treas . ; W . C Rowe , S . W . ; B . Robinson , as J . W . ; C . Tudball , M . O . ; O . Tomlinson , S . O . ; J . Luke , as J . O . ; W . G . Davie , Sec . ; W . Burton , I . G . ; and J . Seager ,
Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form at G .-JO p . m . Tbe summons convening the meeting having been read , the minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The minutes of the last Permanent Committee were read and adopted . The I . G . having informed the W . M . that the Provincial Grand Master and his Provincial Grand Officers were without the door of the lodge ,
they were admitted in due form , and the Provincial Grand Master saluted with the honours due to his rank . The P . G . M . then took charge of the lodge for a sho't time , and said as this was his official visit he now asked if the brethren had any complaints to make against the W . M . or any of the officers , and receiving no reply , congratulated the lodge on the efficient state and harmonious way the
members were working together , and then handed over the charge to the W . M . The W . M . then informed the brethren that the first duty of the evening was to install the W . M . elect , Wor . Bro . W . C . Rowe , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Secretary was then requested to read the ancient charges to Bro . W . C . Rowe , having agreed to which , he was duly obligated in the usual form . All
brethren below the rank of Installed Mark Masters were then requested to retire . Thc brethren were again in a short time admitted , and Wor . Bro . W . C . Rowe was then proclaimed W . M . of Lodge Holmesdale in the East , No . 72 , E . G ., for the ensuing year , and saluted accordingly The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . C . Tudball , S . W . ; B . Rob .
inson , J . W . ; O . Tomlinson , M . O . ; W . G . Davie , S . O . ; C . Parker , J . O . ; J . E . Tyers , Sec . ; J . B , Lyon . S . D . ; J . Luke , J . D . ; E . Fuelling , I . G . ; J , Luke , Steward . The W . M . then thanked the brethren for electing him their W . M ., adding that he would do his best during the ensuing year to work up the lodge creditably , and he trusted the officers he had chosen would do
their best to assist him—and he had every reason to think they vvould . He was very sorry to say he would lose Bro . O . Tomlinson very soon , who , he understood , was going to England next month for a short time , but he was sure he would assist them heartily in the working when he returned , wishing him every prosperity , a safe voyage , and God speed . Bro . C . Tudball then proposed
and the W . M . seconded Bro . T . Connsell as a joining member . The W . M . proposed and Bro . C . Tudball seconded Bro . J . Thomas as a re-joining member . The W . M . proposed and W . Bro . A . McKenzie seconded Bro . T Branson , of Lodge Truth , No . 944 , E C , as a candidate for advancement . Bro . Tudball proposed and the W . M . scconded Bro . R . W . Burton as a re-joining member .
The W . M . then thanked the Provincial Grand Master for his visit to the lodge in suitable terms , and said that he hoped the next official visit he paid he would find they had increased in numbers ar . d working in an effective manner . The Provincial Grand Master then ruse , and returned thanks for himself and Provincial Grand Officers , and said he had not the slightest doubt oi the lodge doing
well in the present year under the able management of their newly-installed Master . The W . M . then proposed and R . W . Bro . E . T . Leith seconded that a list be circulated amongst the members of the lodge for the purpose of subscribing towards a P . M . ' s jewel for Wor . Bro . C . E .
Mitchell , for his services to Lodge Holmesdale during the past year , which was carried . Wor . Bro . C . E . Mitchell then rose , and returned thanks in suitable terms for the honour they had done him , and said that the jewel would be highly prized by him . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed with prayer at 8 . 41 ;
p . m . MARYPORT . —Whitwell Lodge ( No . i . -ji ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 18 th ult ., . it the Freemasons' Hall , Maryport . Bro . P . de E . Collin , W . M . M ., and P . G . Reg .
of M ., presided , assisted by his officers . There was also a fair attendance of the brethren ol the lodge . Bro . G . G . Haywood , P . M . M . 60 , P . G . M . I . G . England , acted as Installing Master , and performed his duties most credit , ably . Bro . James Gardiner having been installed and
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duly honoured , invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Q . Moore , S . W . ; P . Mandle , J . W . ; J . R . Banks , M . O . ; G . M . Tickle , S . O . ; J . H . Banks , T . O . ; "f . Nicholson , P . M . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; P . Dodgson , Sec ; Rev . W . Beeby , Chaplain ; T . Moore , Reg . of M . ; J . Smith ,
Org . ; D . Bell , S . D . ; J . W .. Robinson , J . D .-, G . E . Mitchell , I . G . ; J . Quay , Tyler pro tem . The installation over , all present were invited to a substantial collation , which was well served by the Messrs . Abbott . The usual loyal and Masunic toasts were given and duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening was spent by the brethren .
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Knights Templar .
PRESCOT . —William de la More Preceptory . —The usual periodical conclave of the Knights attached to this Preceptory was held at the New Masonic Hall , Prescot , near Liverpool , on Thursday , the 15 th ult . Sir Knight Reginald Young , E . P ., was in his place ; and amongst others present were Sir Knights Dr . J . K . Smith ,
P . E . P . ; Thos . Ashmore , ist C . ; VV . Tyrer , Prelate ; H . Nelson , 2 nd C . ; J . Wood , Treas . ( " Freemason " ) -, W . J . Thomson , Expert ; Ballard , Almoner ; R . Brown , Registrar ; W . S . Matthews Boulton . Comp . C . Munroe , of the Everton Chapter , and Comp . Coward were duly installed , and the preceptory was subsequently closed in peace ;
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Scotland .
GLASGOW . —Lodge Union and Crown ( No . 103 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 26 th ult ., Bro . A . M . Wright , I . P . M ., in the chair ; Bros . W . Thomas , S . W . ; W . Forsyth , J . W . ; R . Munro , D . M . ; Neil Cameron , Treas . ; J . Gillies , P . M ., Sec ; A . Bain , P . M . ; P . MeCay , P . M . ; P . Cullen , B . B . ; Arch . Gray ,
J . D . ; Jas . Gray , I . G . ; and a very large attendance of members . Among the visitors were Bros . J . M . Oliver , S . W . 360 ; D . L . Henderson , in ; J . Boyd , 175 ; Higgins , 27 s ; Robertson , 219 ; Capt . J . Gray , 362 ; W . Ferguson , P . M . ( " Freemason " ); and others . Bro . Gillies , P . M ., Sec , before reading the minutes said he was sorry to inform the brethren that their respectedW . M .,
Bro . D . Murray , was unable to attend through an accident received a few days ago . Messrs . G . Solomon and Henry Bourn were initiated on behalf of Lodge Thistle , No . 87 , by Bro . A . M . Wright , I . P . M . Bros . J . Paterson , J . Taylor , Solomon , and Bourn were then passed by Bro . J . M . Oliver , S . W ., Lodge Commercial , 360 . The lodge was then resumed on the E . A . Degree
when Bros . J . M . Oliver , S . W . 360 , and G . W Wheeler , Chaplain , Lodge Thistle and Rose , 73 , were obligated honorary members of the Lodge Union and Crown , 130 , by Bro . Gillies , P . M ., Sec . Bros . Oliver and Wheeler replied in suitable terms for the honour conferred . The lodge was then closed . GLASGOW *" . —Lodge Clyde ( No . 408 ) . — An
emergency meeting of this Jor l ge was held in St . Mark s Hall , Buchanan-st ., on Monday evening , 26 th ult . Bro . W . Harper , W . M ., occupied the chair ; W . Bi ' sland , S . W . ; J . Mclnnes , S . M ., acting J . W ., and a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . On the lodge being opened , Mr . John Beaton was initiated into the E . A . Degree by Bro . W . IJ . E . Dobson , W . M . Dramatic
Lodge , No . 571 . On account of the abote-named genlleman having to leave the country in a few days he was then passed to the F . C . Degree by Bro . J . Campbell , I . P . M . St . John ' s Lodge , Shettleston , No . Iz 8 . Bros . D . Mc Bain and J . Beaton were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . W . Harper , W . M . The three degrees were wrought in a most careful and impressive
manner . GLASGOW . —Lodge Scotia ( No . 178 ) . —The funeral of the late Bro . Joseph Singleton , W Master of this lodge , took place on Wednesday afterno-. 1 , the 28 th ult . The brethren of the Craft who meant : 0 follow the remains of their deceased brother to ,. ie grave assembled in the hall of Lodge Clydesdale , at No . 106 , Rose-street
( S . S . ) , and numbered 150 in all , including representatives from no fewer than twenty lodges , as follows : —Nos . 3 I , 2 ? i 13 > 7 S > io . * - llC- 128 ' ' 53 . « 78 > 2 > 9 i * 37 » 27 S-3 <> ° . 3 62 , 419 , 437 , 441 , 556 , 570 , and 571 . In the hall an appropriate religious service was conducted by Bro . Rev . J . C . Stewart , LL . D ., of St . Bernard ' s , Cumberland-street ;
after which the brethren , who were in full Masonic costume , formed in procession outside , and proceeded to the house of the deceased in Crown-street , where they again formed in front of the hearse with the body , which was there in waiting . The relatives and friends of the deceased and other non-Masonic mourners who followed the hearse
numbered about fifty ; and the cortege created quite a stir along the line of route to the eastern division of the Southern Necropolis , where the remains were deposited without further special ceremony . GLASGOW . —Lodge Clydesdale ( No . ss ^) - — A meeting- ol this " lodge was held in their own Masonic Hall , 106 , Rose-stieet , S . S ., on Tuesday evening , the 27 th
ult ., Bro . W . Phillips , W . M ., presiding ; J . McNaught , S . W . ; T . Phillips , J . W . ; J . Boyle , S . M . ; J . Mc Kcchnie , Treas ; G . B . Yuill , Sec . ; and others . We noticed among the visiting brethren J . Campbell , P . M . 128 ; G . C . IT . McNaught , P . M . 275 ; D . "Ronald , W . M . 27 <; W . Findlay , S . W . 275 ; J . M . Oliver ,
S . W . 360 ; W . Ferguson , P . M . (" Freemason" ); H . Killin , Sec . 178 ; M . Stark , $ 1 , 3 ; Stevens , 553 ; and others . Mr . M . McLaren was initiated into the First Degree by Bro . Campbell , P . M . 128 . Bros . P . Lloyd , J . Downie , S . Johnston , G . Solomon , R . H . Simpson , R . McMillan , H . Baum , and R . Mabin were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . W . Phillips ,