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• nd his officers would be able to say at thc termination of their year of office that they had spent one of . the hapniest and most pleasant years in their life . ( Applause . ) The l . P-M . ( Bro . Sandbrook ) proposed "The Worshipful Master . " No individual member of thc lodge , he said , had worked harder for its interests than their esteemed W . M . From the time of its consecration Bro . Atkinson had taken an active part in its affairs . In tlie

present W . M . they had a brother whose interest in Masonry could not be excelled , and he would undoubtedly be one of the most popular Alasters that the Dramatic Lodge had crer been ruled by . ( Hear , hear . ) The W . M ., in responding , observed that he fully realised the responsibility atfached to his high office . Whilst he occupied the chair he would continue that policy which he had invariably followed , and for which he had felt amply rewarded—thc

policy of promoting that brotherly love which should at all times characterise Freemasons . ( Applause . ) He had now a pleasing task to perform , having been deputed by the brethren to pay a slight tribute to tlie retiring Master . Everyone who had witnessed the able manner in whicli Bro . Sandbrook had conducted thc installing ceremony , would , -io-rcc with him that nothing could have becn better done , if was a befitting crowning act lo those duties as W . M .,

in the execution of which he had displayed rare abilities . Their hearty thanks were due to him for the untiring zeal which hc had devoted to his duties . His services had so impressed themselves upon the members of the lodge that they had decided to mark their respect and gratitude for them by presenting to him a slight testimonial . The W . M . then handed to Bro . Sandbrook a magnificent work of art , consisting of a rose-water table and ewer in bronze and

oxydized silver , relieved with gold . The following is a descrip tion of the work : The stand on the table is an elegant adap tion of natural foilage twining round a central pillar , from which branches a tripod foot . On the top of the p illar is a circular entablature , richly ornamented , which serves to support the rose-water dish proper . This is a dish nineteen inches diameter , the work being- repousse by the artist Briot , the contemporary and successful rival of

Benvenuto Cellini . The subject consists of twelve medallions , eight having reference tothe liberal arts and sciences , and the other four emblematical figures of the elements . Music , sculpture , painting , architecture , astronomy , and kindred subjects are represented by graceful female figures , surrounded by their necessary attributes . The centre of the composition is filled with abas relief of Temperance ; on this rests the ewer of a very artistic outline , and

decorated with symbolical figures to match the dish . Thc following inscrip tion has been introduced in antique letters , forming an ornamental border round the hollow of the dish : " Presented to Bro . XV . XV . Sandbrook , I . P . M . by brethren of thc Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , No . 1 G 09 , as a token of esteem , and in recognition of valuable services , 27 th September , 1 S . S 1 , " The beautiful testimonial was manufactured by Messrs Elkington and Co ., of 23 ,

Churchstreet , and is fully worthy of their high reputation as art metal workers . The gift to the I . P . M . was accomj . anied by a valuable diamond suite for Mrs . Sandbrook . The I . P . M ., in replying , appropriately acknowledged the generosity of the brethren . He was deeply grateful for their kindness , and what appealed to his feelings more especially was their pleasing remembrance of his dear helpmate . Mrs . Sandbrook took a sincere interest

in Masonry , and if in these days of woman ' s rights it was ever thought fit to form a lodge for ladies , she would be one of the first to join it . ( Laughter and applause . ) He thanked the ofiicers and , brethren of the lodge heartily for their handsome gifts , and also for the cordial and unanimous support which they had extended to him during his year of office . The W . M ., in giving "The Masonic Charities , " mentioned that the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge held some eighty

or eighty-five votes in the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , eight in thc London Boys'School , three or four in the Girls' School , and also fifteen or twenty in the I lamer Institution . In connection with this toast it had been usual for their esteemed Bro . R . Brown to push the claims of the West Lancashire Institution , whose success was in a great measure due to his exertions . Bro . Brown was now seriously ill , and , whilst they all sincerely

sympathised with him , they trusted that hc would soon be restored to perfect health . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T ., in replying , stated that there were about 120 children being educated and clothed from the funds of the West Lancashire Educational Institution . Whilst there was an invested capital of £ iG , ooo or £ 17 , 000 , the claims upon the funds of the Institution were increasing , and the various lodges should not relax their efforts on its behalf .

According to the returns , the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge had the largest number of subscribing members to the Institution . In connection with the Masonic Boys' and Girls ' Schools in London , very favourable reports had been received of the Oxford and Cambridge examinations , proving that the education imparted in those Institutions was of a character to lit the children to fight the battle of life and to occupy positions which would have been theirs had their

parents been spared . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted that , as the funds of the Dramatic Lodge increased , the members would also bear in mind the two excellent Institutions for I lie maintenance of aged Freemasons and their widows . The other toasts were " The Past Masters " ( acknowledged by Bro . Bell , the "father" of the lodge ) , "The Visiting Brethren , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " and "To all Poor and Distressed Masons . " The harmony of the

evening was contributed to by a number of musical brethren , including Bros . Busfield , Webster Williams , J . F . Doyle , G . Ferrani , Ellis Bramman , Josef Cantor , Armstrong , J . Hill , C . Godfrey , D . Sanders , and Hargreaves Gill , who played his charming fairy bells . Bro . Burgess was the accompanist . 'The purveyors of the banquet were Messrs . Gait and Capper , of Lord-street , Liverpool , whose catering gave the utmost satisfaction .

INSTRUCTION . ST . JAMES'S LODGE ( 765 ) . —A meeting of this lodge entertained a large number of brethren at the Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , S . K ., on the 30 th ult ., by a most excellent working of the Fifteen Sections , conducted by the esteemed P . M . and Preceptor , Bro . | . Davison , Ladge 299 , who appointed as his S . W . and PrompterBro .

, 1 , _ ' ¦ anlnt , ' > W- M - > 7 . _> l-G ., P . G . M . Lodge Surrey ; his J . W . being Bro . Kent , P . M . S 79 , Precepto-of the Sotith'varl- I ark Lodge of Instruction ; S . D ., Bro . Clark , S 70 ; *| T' . ' ' -l-ll"t . S-l- > - i'i -3 ; J . D . Davis , LC ; Dauber , ' yler . Ihe lodge wasopenedin due form . The Hon . Sec , Hro . 1 ennefather , I . P . M . 1623 , read the minutes of previous odge meeting , which were unanimously confirmed .

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The Sections having been worked , a vote of thanks was carried to the W . M . presiding , who , on returning thanks , regretted thc absence of several brethren who were announced to take part in the ceremony . They had been unavoidably detained—one from having undergone a surgical operation—and , deploring their absence as he did , nevertheless , feltverymuch elated athavingsuchan excellent

staff of workers at hand , most of them as capable as himself in working th _ Fifteen Sections , willing to render every assistance to make success certain , and greatly facilitated their evening ' s pleasure- He could , in fact , say that thc working could scarcely be better done , and he should always be glad at all times to place himself at their service , cither as questioner , prompter , or otherwise , as they might desire .

1 hey had his best thanks , and he hoped they would have many such evenings together . A vote of thanks was then carried to thc assistant workers , the tame to be placed on thc minutes , to which-Bro . Lardner , S . W ., replied , thanking the W . M . and the brethren for their appreciation of their humble services . For himself , he could say that a great amount ol his Masonic knowledge was obtained at

the St . James ' s Lodge of Instruction , and felt pleasure at being among them to render any assistance in his power ; and hc reciprocated the W . M . ' s remarks to encourage such meetings , that their younger brethren , seeking for Masonic honours and instruction , might become acquainted with the

true merits cf Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed in due form . Amongst the brethren not alread y mentioned were noticed—Bros . Abbott , Lardent , Froude , Parker , Baker , Kenny , Meacock , Pridmore , Juniper , Wadeux , Hawkins , Hosie , Carrington , and many others whose names did not transpire .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 J — This lodge resumed its meetings for the season at the Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul ' s-churchyard , E . C , on the 2 _ th ult . The chair was occupied by Bro . R . B . Greenwood , who was supported by Bros . W . Pennefather , I . P . M . 1623 , Preceptor ; | . F . Van Raalt , W . M . 917 , S . W . ; G . H . Stephens , l . W . ; A . Movers , S . D . ; W .

Laurence , acting Sec ; Dunaher , l . G . ; also Bros . Baker , Walter , and others . 'The minutes of the last regular meeting were submitted , and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Baker being the candidate . Bro . Greenwood having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Van Raaltc , that brother advanced Bro . Laurence to the Third Degree . Bro . Baker was elected W . M . for thc ensuing meeting .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 291 I 1 ult ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Oueen Victoria-street , K . C . Present : Bros . J . T . TanqucrayT W . M . ; Stoddart , S . W . ; Buo , J . W . j Sudlow , Preceptor ; J . L . Lan- 'ton , Sec ; S . T . 11 . Saunders , S . D .,- B . Haynes , J . D . ; Chubb , l . G . ; Barnett , Pocock , Davidson , Shaw , A . Tjtiqucray , Besant , Kern , and others . Thc lodge having been opened , the

minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Tanqueray acting-as candidate , the W . M . giving the charge . Bro . Chubb worked the Fourth Section of the First Lecture , and the First Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Sudlow and the brethren . Bro . Stoddart was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and thc lodge was closed .

KINGSLAND . LODGE ( No . 16 ) 3 ) . —A very numerous attendance of brethren met at the above lodge on Monday evening , the 26 th ult ., when the ceremony of installation was ably rehearsed by Bro . Osborn , the W . M . of the Sir Hugh Myddleton Lodge , and Bro . P . M . Pearcey was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Westfield , S . W . ;• Defreez , l . W . ;

R . P . Torge , Sec . ; Killick , Treas . ; Jordan , S . D . ; Ferrar , J . D . ; and Lion , I . G . Amongst the brethren present wc noticed—Bros . Gilham , P . M . ; Killick , sen ., Cusworth , Speedy , Higgins , Clemens , Coombs , Edmonds , Woodman , A . Ferrar , Wright , Birrell , Lyon , Greenfield , and others . 'The vote of the lodge was taken for Bros . Wright , Greenfield , Coombs , Birrell , and Edmonds , the whole of whom

were unanimously elected as joining members .. Bro . Gilham , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Higgins , P . M ., seconded , " That the members of this lodge of instruction desire to record their horror at the dreadful crime which has deprived the American nation of its chief , and also the Craft of one of its most distinguished members ; and to express their sympathy with the widow and family of our late much

lamented brother , our American brethren , and that nation { generally , in their bereavement ; and that the same be recorded upon the minutes of this lodge . " Thc proposition was most enthusiastically carried . A vote of thanks to Bro . Osborn was also recorded upon the minutes for the very excellent manner he had rehearsed the ceremony , this being the first time in any lodge .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —The consecration of this ledge took place at Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , en Monday evening , the 3 rd inst ., at seven o ' clock . The attendance of the brethren was considerable , and included several distinguished visitors . The presiding officer was Bro . H . E . Frances , P . P . G . S . D . of Suney ( Preceptor ) , assisted by the V . W . Bro . Rev .

Ambrose Hall , Grand Chaplain ; the S . W . being Bro . W . F . Laxton , P . G . Reg . of Middlesex ; and Bro . C . A . Walton , W . M . of the Dalhousie Lodge , $ 65 , acting as J . W . ; Bro . Harris , iSgi , being I . G . The brethren assembled and tiieWardens being appointed , the P . O . then addressed them on the nature of the meeting , and upon the lodge being regularly

constituted in due form , the Grand Chaplain delivered an oration in an eloquent manner , on the " Nature and Principles of Freemasonry , " at considerable length , observing that the magnificent temple , which had elicited the admiration of the world , would never have attained that remarkable degree of excellence and splendour but for the great skill which was brought to bear upon its

construction , not only by the Craftsmanship displayed in the details of the work-, but by that magnificent accuracy of design by which the work , although executed at a considerable distance from the temple , yet fitted together in so remarkable a manner , clearly pointing out to us in modern times

the absolute necessity of lodges of instruction , without which no brother could ever hope to excel even in a small degree . If they devoted a sufficient amount of time ancl attention to the instruction to be gained there , they would he enabled to fulfill those duties which , in due course their mother lodge would call upon

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them to carry out , with that skill and knowledge which was so essential . He was glad to find they had secured the services of . Bro . Frances as Preceptor Having had many years experience of his excellent working , he was sure they would be able , under his Preceptorship , to fulfil the various offices with credit to themselves and satisfaction to the lodge . The ceremonies were then

continued in that impressive manner , and with the ability which Bro . Frances , assisted by the G . C , are so wellknown to possess . TheG . Chap ., as W . M . in the Mother Lodge , was duly installed . The lodge was then closed in due form . At the banquet the W . M . presided , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts being dulhonouredThe

rey . mainining toasts , "The W . M . " "The Preceptor , " " The Visiting Brethren , " and "The Musical Brethren , " were proposed and responded to . The toast of "The Officers " was associated with tbe name of Bro . Fawkes , Secretary of the Mother [ Lodge . The W . M . bore testi mony to the energy and ability he had displayed in

assisting to bring tins lodge into existence in so successful a manner . Bro . Smiles , through illness , not being present , Bro . M . Jones , Org . of the lodge , presided with his wellknown ability , being assisted by Bro . Morley and Bro . Matz ., who , in addition to singing the music incidental to the ceremonies , contributed various songs at the banquet .

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ERA CHAPTER ( No . 1423 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of business on the loth ult . at the Albany Hotel , Hampton Court , when there were present Comps . T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . / * ., H . ; Faulkner , ) . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . A . S . Middlesex , I . P . Z . ; II . II . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , Treas . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . E . ; Haslett , S . N . ; Goodchild and Wingett , ist and 2 nd Assistants .

Ihe minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . Several communications having been read , and -various matters in connection with the future welfare of the chapter discussed , the convocation was closed , and the companions partook of a collation . The usual toasts followed . Ex . Comp . W . Hammond

responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and afterwards proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z . " Thc remaining toasts were " The Second and Third Principals , " "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " and "The Ofiicers . " In the intervals several of the members vocally entertained the companions , who separated at an early hour . - ¦

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . — -An emergency convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , Whitehaven , on Wednesday evening , the zSth ult . The following were present : Comps . E . Tyson , M . E . Z . ; T . Atkinson , TL ; G . Dalrymple , J . ; J . Barr , P . Z . ; XV . Sandwith , P . Z . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . Z . ;

J . T . Ray , S . E . ; E . Clarke , S . N . ; W . Jackson , 1 st A . S . ; R . Baxter , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; C . Mossop and j . Casson , Stewards ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor ; J . Rothcry , G . Sparrow , D . Bell , J . Ashworth , and F . Blinkhorn . Chapter having been opened , the following candidates were balloted for : Bro . W . Bewlay ,

W . M . 119 ; B . Grey , 12 G 7 , and W . K . Jackson , 119 . Another member of N ' o . 119 had been previously accepted , thus making four candidates for exaltation . However , Bro . Bewlay was , on this occasion , thc only candidate present , and he being admitted , was regularly exalted to the Supreme Degree . After the usual lectures from the Principals , the chapter was solemnly closed .

LEWES . —South Saxon Chapter ( No . 311 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when Comp . S . Tanner was insialled as M . E . Z . for the ensuing year , the following Comps . being also appointed and invested officers : G . Stone . TI . ; llauxwell , j . ; Crosskey , Treas . ; W . II . Hodgkin , N . ; C . Briscoe , S . E . ; W . W . Turner , D . C ; Kraeutler , P . S . ; Chapman and Carvick , A . S .:

Hall , Janitor . Comp . Farncombe , I . P . Z ., was presented by the chapter with a P . Z . ' s gold jewel on retiring from the office of First Principal . The companions dined together at the close of the business , at the Bear Hotel , the company including Comps . Rev . Cave-Brown-Cave ( Hastings ) , and Kidd ( Brighton ) , as visitors . An excellent dinner was provided , and the proceedings were throughout of an enjoyable character .

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NEWARK . ON - TRENT . — Fleming Lodge ( No . 2 G 5 ) . —The first anniversary of this lodge was celebrated on Friday , the 30 th ult . Amongst those present we noticed V . W . Bro . Don . M . Dewar , P . G . M . O ., Asst . G . Secretary ; and Bros . W . Neuzam Nicholson , M . P . The W . M ., Bro . Henry George , with the able assistance of the officers of the lodge , advanced Bro . Samuel Ironmonger ,

after which Bro . Dewar , assisted by the retiring W . M ., regularly installed Bro . William Newton in thechairof the lodge , who then invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Henry George , I . P . M . ; Henry Walton , S . W . ; J . M . McLeod , J . W . ; W . Curtis , M . O . ; C . Johnson , S . O . ; T . Thorpe , J . O . ; Rev . F . V . Bussell , Chap . ; J . TI . Tomlinson , Sec . ; C .

Heppen-• -t _ . il , Ireas . ; J . M . Davis , Reg . of Marks ; George , D . of C ; J . M . Walker , S . D . ; H . R . Smith , J . D . ; I . H . Appleby , Org . ; and R . Chatterton , I . G . The Auditors , Bros . Heppenstall and Chatterton , presented their balance-sheet , which was highly satisfactory . The Chaplain , by the desire of the W . M ., and on behalf of the lodge , then presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Henry George ,

with a very handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , as a mark ot their appreciation of his services as W . M . of the Fleming Lodge during the first year of its existence . 'The selection by the brethren of Bro . Newton for W . M . is highl y popular , he being one of the most prominent Masons In

Nottinghamshire , also founder and first W . M . of the Newton Lodge , No . 1 GG 1 ( Craft ) . At the close of the meeting the brethren adjourned to the Ram Hotel , where Bro , Davis had provided a first-class banquet . The usual lojal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .