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l '< name as one not unworthy to be added to thc long list ' { former Masters of the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Past Masters . " Bro . I ancaster returned thanks on behalf of Bro . P . M . Dodd and himself . In passing he could not refrain from remarking that he was this evening very much struck by the sincere and earnest manner in which thc two brother
initiates Mayhew and Lean , went through the impressive ceremony of initiation . They seemed thoroughly to appreciate the feeling and spirit of Masonry . He must also say that he deeply regretted the necessity which compelled Bro . Mayhew to go abroad , but they would be all proud to have in a far distant clime a brother who he believed would do credit to their lodge , and he hoped in future years to
meet him once again restored to health and vigour . The toast was warmly received and drank , and Bro . Ramsay sang the song , " There ' s a land which bears a worldknown name . " The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Senior Warden and Junior Warden . " Bro . Green responded briefly , and said that he and his brother officers would do their best at all times
to assist the Worshipful Master . Bro . Gambvul sang a song , " I will stand by my friend . " The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary . " The Treasurer took care of their money and the Secretary took care of their minutes , and had been Secretary for about six years , and , as they all knew , both Secretary and Treasurer were most able and competent officers . The toast was enthusiastically received . Bro .
Verity and Bro . Dodd responded , and said they would endeavour in the future to discharge their duties in the same manner as they had hitherto done . The Worshipful Master then proposed the health of the rest of thc officers , which was duly responded to , after which Bro . Vaccaini sang an Italian song . The Tyler ' s toast was then drank . Bro . Mayhew gave a recitation from " Hamlet" — " Polonius' advice to his son . " The brethren then
adjourned to meet their tram . HALLIFORD . —THAMES VALLEY LonnF . ( No . 1460 ) . —A meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Saturday last at the Ship Hotel , Halliford . The Rev . Dr . Brette , of Christ's Hospital , W . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain , Middlesex , presided , and there were also present Bros . J Llewellyn Jones , J . W , ; W . Paas , Treas . ; J . G .
Marsh , Sec . ; W . T . Howe , S . D . ; J . A . Magee , J . D . ; T . B . Yeoman , I . G . ; Col . Peters , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., Middlesex ; T . R . Gibson , W . Sweetland , R . Stone , J . H . R . Gowan , Major the Hon . O . G . Lambert , E . C . Hislop , W . Alcock , G . Townsend , W . M . 754 ; E . Lidbury , 656 , New South Wales ; H . C . Levander , S . W . 1415 ; W . W . Stephens , 6 s , i ; Adam
Leigh , 6 57 ; Capt . Heathcote , 22 S , and H . Massey ( " Freemason" ) . Bro . J . G . Marsh initiated Messrs . Dunn , and Tyler , and passed Bros . W . Alcock , E . C . Hislop , and Major the Hon . O . G . Lambert , shortly after which the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . R . Stone , followed , and the W . M . afterwards proposed the toasts . In giving that of " The M . W . G . M ., "
Dr . Brette said thc brethren could but express the hope that the G . A . O . T . U . would protect him in the long and difficult , and he might say somewhat dangerous , journey he was about to undertake . A more difficult task he had not undertaken than to go through India and win the hearts of thc Indian people as he had won the hearts of thc Craft and the people here . When thc lodge met next
spring he ( Dr . Brette ) hoped thc brethren would have the pleasure of congratulating H . R . H . on his safe return . The toasts of "The Pro G . M . " "The D . G . M . and G . Officers , " and of " The Prov . G . M ., Col . Burdett , " and "The D . Prov . G . M ., Sir G . Elliott , " followed , and Col . Peters , Prov . G . S . D ., Middlesex , and Bro . W . T . Howe , Prov . G . S ., responded . Col . Peters afterwards proposed
The W . M . " As an officer in Her Majesty's auxiliary forces he knew it was necessary to have a head to all bodies of men , and he could only hope that they might have a good head . He was very proud himself of being a commanding officer , and he was also proud that the Thames Valley Lodge had such a good commanding officer as Dr . Brette . All the brethren appreciated him ,
because during the time he had been W . M . he had done all he could in furtherance of the prosperity of this lodge . All of them would agree that , provided it went on as it had begun under him ( Col . Peters ) , who was the father of the lodge , it would soon become second to no other lodge in the Province of Middlesex . His friend , Col . Burdett , had put him in the proud position he now held as father
of the lodge , and he hoped he might live many years so to be , and to see it the best lodge . Under the present W . M . he was sure it would pursue that object . The W . M . replied , and said that the brethren had so generously sup-Ported him that day that he had ample testimony of their wish to raise the lodge to thc highest point of excellence . Me thanked them most heartily for their support , and for
meir good wishes . With a continuance of that support he would use his best exertions in favour of the success of the 'u < lge . Dr . Brette then proposed " The I . P . M , " founder ¦ ind father of the lodge , Col . Peters , and hoped he might > ° ng be the father of the lodge . Col . Peters responded , and said he felt it a high honour to be father of a lodge in which there were so many gentlemen of position as mem
nf ' - e were no t ' ' many lodges in thc Province w Middlesex , but he did not think there were any equal to "le Thames Valley Lodge , 1460 . It was one of thc best as a supporter of the charities , and at last festival sent up a jst of over £ 95 to the Girls' School . There was generall y great difficulty in getting up an amount of that kind ;
""¦• uomg 50 showed the energy of their W . M . The W . M . went in for it , and he did it to the satisfaction of everybody . llen th <* amount was announced by Bro . Little ( who he > as sorry was unable to be present with them on the preent occasion ) there was quite an ovation . The toast of . ' Vitiates " followed , and Dr . Brette reminded those ¦ wnrett of the obligations they had laid themselves under .
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Bros . Dunn and Tyler responded , and Bros . Lidbury , Levander , and Capt . Heathcote replied for the visitors . Bro . J . Llewellyn Jones , J . W ., responded for the officers , and the brethren shortly afterwards returned to town . LIVERPOOL . —LOUOK or EMULATION ( NO . 150 ., ) . — The first annual installation gathering of this , the second youngest lodge in the province of West Lancashire , was
held at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Friday , the ist inst ., when there was a very large turn-out of members and visitors . The lodge was opened promptly at four o ' clock by Bro . IT . Nelson , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . T . Callow , S . VV . ; H . Morris , J . W . ; [ . Hocken , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Quayle , Sec ; VV . H . Corbin , S . D . ; . T . Large , I . G . ; L Capell , D . C , J .
Skeaf , P . M ., P . G . O ., Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . R . Brown , VV . M 241 ; A . E . Pearson , J . Purvis , A . McKenzie , H . Coulson , T . Walley , P . Thomas , J . Carmichael , O'Haigh , L . Johnson , ] . Queen , W . S . Matthews , H . B . Saunders , J . Irving , C . Sidebotham , J . R . Taylor , T . Garratt , W . H . Chapman , M . Drake , jun ., R . Lytham . The visitors
included Bros . L A . Edgington , P . M . 1182 ; ] . Robinson , 823 ; | d Thornton , P . M . 6 , i , 1182 ; R . W . Holt , P . M . 1276 ; W . Laidlaw , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; W . Davidson , 1276 ; J . F . Hall , 673 ; T . Delcock . W . M . 594 ; E . Clements , 673 ; G . Grant , 1017 ; W . Hiles , 1290 ; IT . Burrows , J . W * . C 73 ; G . Hutchin , S . W . 241 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap . ; G . Broadbridge ,
P . P . G . D . C ; J . Pemberton , P . M . 1264 ; P . B . Gee , W . M . 1264 ; T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; H . Hindle , 1393 ; J . B . MacKenzie , 13157 ; T . Kewley , 241 ; W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M . 594 ; H . Jackson , W . M . 1393 ; . !• Skelly , 673 ; W . Forrester , 1035 ; T * Salber , 241 ; D . Meek , 203 , & c . After the minutes had been confirmed , Bro . H . Nelson , W . M ., as the closing act of
an excellent year s services , initiated three candidates into the privileges of the Order in a remarkably effective manner . The balance sheet , which showed a highly satisfactory state of the finances , was taken as read , and unanimously passed on the motion of the I . G . Bro . J . T . Callow , the W . M . elect , was then presented to Bro . Nelson , the retiring W . M ., by Bros . J . Hocken , P . M ., Treas ., and I . Skeaf , P . G . O .,
P . M . 216 , Org . ; the chairs of S . W . and J . W . being respectively filled during the ceremony by Bros . G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 241 , and R . Brown , W . M . 24 t , Hon . Sec . to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . Bro . Callow was installed W . M . in a most efficient manner by Bro . Nelson , to whom a special vote of thanks was ultimately passed
by acclamation . The following were invested officers ofthe lodge : —Bros . IT . Nelson , I . P . M . ; IT . Morris , S . W . ; VV . Quayle , J . W . ; J . Hocken , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . IT . Corbin , Sec ; R . Croft , S . D . ( by proxy ); T . Large , J . D . ; J . Capell , I . G . ; C . Sidebotham , S . S . ; IT . Coulson , J . S . ; J . Skeaf , Org ., and W . IT . Ball , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . P . M .
Hocken , seconded by Bro . Queen , it was unanimously resolved to vote the sum of ten guineas for the purchase of a testimonial to Bro . H . Nelson , I . P . M ., in recognition of his very valuable services during the first year ' s existence of the lodge . After two propositions had been made for initiation the lodge was closed , and nearly the whole of thc brethren adjourned to the large dining hall for
banquet . The menu and toast carte was very artistic , reflecting the highest credit upon Bros . Vandyke and Brown , the eminent photographers , who executed thc excellent likenesses of the W . M . and I . P . M ., and also upon Bro . Matthews , who did the " litho " work . The loyal and Masonic toasts were pointedly given by the W . M ., " The Health of the P . G . M . for W . L . and his Officers " being acknowledged
by Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O . In proposing " The Worshipful Master , Bro . James Teare Callow , " Bro . I . P . M . Nelson said it was satisfactory to find that one had been chosen as W . M . who was so well fitted to fulfil his important duties . Bro . Callow fittingly responded . " The Past and Installing Master , Bro . Henry Nelson , " was proposed in highly complimentary terms by the W . M . " The Officers of the
Lodge" had respondents in Bros . IT . Morris and W . Quayle ; and " The West Lancashire Educational Institution " was eloquently acknowledged by Bro . R . Brown , W . M . 241 , the Hon . Sec . Various other toasts followed . Several excellent glees , songs , & c , were given by Bros . Busfield , Queen , Quayle , Forrester , and others , Bro . Skeaf presiding at thc harmonium .
INSTRUCTION . STAR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 1275 ) . — On the 4 th inst . the sixth anniversary banquet of this lodge was held at the Marquis of Granb y Tavern , New Cross , at which Bro . Charles James Hogg , P . M . 1275 , P . G . S ., Treasurer of the lodge , was to have presided . Illness however prevented this esteemed brother from attending , and
in his absence Bro . Keeble , P . M . of the mother lodge , was elected to the chair . The Vice-Presidents were Bro . Green , S . W . of the mother lodge , and Bro . Jobson . The President was supported on his ri ght by Bro . Macdonald , S . W . 1158 , Hon Sec . and Preceptor , and on his left by Bro . P . M . Dilley , the late Preceptor . Among the brethren present we observed Bros . Davidgc , the late
Secretary ; Jardinc , Jenkins , Nevins , Tong , Hutchings , Gloster , Davison , Turner , Catterson , Sherfy , of Boston , U . S ., and Allcott , lately returned from a long residence in China . Thc banquet was admirably served , and did credit to Bro . Seager , thc proprietor , and his staff of assistants . On the removal of the cloth , thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with the utmost cordiality .
These were followed by the toast of thc evening , "Prosperity to the Star Lodge of Instruction , " which was coupled by the President with the name of Bro . Macdonald , their Hon . Secretary , who , in returning thanks , stated that fifty-two weekly meetings had been held during the year , at which the attendances had been 1401 , giving an average of twenty-seven for each meeting , a result that had not been attained by any other lodge of instruction in London . The
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funds had prospered during thc year ; they had received £ 18 is . 2 d ., out of which they had presented £ 10 10 s . od . to the Boys' School , and £ 1 is . had been applied in individual charity , about £ 3 had been spent in furniture , and a balance of £ 1 12 s . 2 d . vvas carried forward . He thought that this state of affairs must be very satisfactory to all present , and as an officer of the Lodge of
Instruction he begged to thank them for the cordial manner iu which they had responded to the toast . " The Health cf the President * ' was then proposed by Bro . Dilley , and Bro . Keeble having briefly returned thanks , proceeded to propose " The Health of Bro . Macdonald , " and to present him , on behalf of the brethren of the Star Lodge , with a mark of their affeclionate esteem in the shape of a gold
watch , a very handsome piece of workmanship manufactured by Bro . Gloster , and having engraved upon it ( by Bro . H . L . Jenkins ) the monogram of the recipient , and an inscription in his honour . The President said that knowing Bro . Macdonald as they all did , how energetic , how painstaking , how persevering , and at the same time how kind , considerate , and courteous he was , it
was quite unnecessary for him ( Bro . Keeble ) to say anything to call these good qualities to their minds . For himsrlf , he might say , and he believed they would all endorse the remark , that he himself was extremely proud of the position of the Star Lodge of Instruction , and of thc large amount of knowledge it had been the means of diffusing , and the charitable good it had been enabled ti
do ; and as Bro . Macdonald had been largely instrumental in obtaining these results , he and they could not but feel a great amount of esteem for Bro . Macdonald on this account , as well as having a separate affectionate regard for him on account of his more personal , kindVy , and genial nature . The toast having been enthusiastically received ,
Bro . Macdonald . who was evidently affected by the reception of the toast , returned thanks for the honour that had been done him , and spoke very feelingly of his appreciation of the friendships he had made among them . Various other toasts , Masonic and otherwise , were proposed and duly honoured , and the brethren did not separate till a late hour .
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BLACKPOOL . —CLIFTON CHAPTER ( No . 703 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 22 nd ult . at the Clifton Arms Hotel , Blackpool , when the following were present : —Comps . Ralph Landless , Z . ; J . Pemberton , P . Z . 1094 , acting as IT . ; William McMurtri ., J . ; J . Grime , S . E . ; A . Viener , S . N . ; H . Johns , P . S . ; E . Gregson , First A . S . ; J . B . Fisher , Second A . S . ; J . Harrison , C .
Caudwell , A . Wade , J . Eccleston , IT . Bird , W . Parker , II . Raines , and W . Stewardson . The visitors present were Comps . T . Nevett , Z . 113 ; J . Pemberton , P . Z . 1094 ; S . Biddulph , 204 ; and Joseph Wood , Treas , 1094 ( " Freemason " ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and four brethren were ballotted for . Two of these being in attendance , they were exalted in a manner
which did much credit to the working of the chapter . Three brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . After " hearty good wishes " from the visiting companions , the chapter was closed in perfect harmony . An excellent banquet was subsequently served , but on account of the death of Comp . J . Crossley , H . of this chapter , all toasts were dispensed with except " The Queen , " " The Prince of Wales , " and " The Grand Officers . "
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BOLTON . —ST . J ' S LODOF . ( time immemorial ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , on Wednesday , 29 th Sept ., when there were present Bros . John Alcock , W . M . ; Jas . Horrocks , S . W . ; Jno . Harwood , J . W . ; Jas . Allen , S . O . ; Thos . Holmes , J . O . ; Henry Greenwood , J . D . ; Samuel Barrett , I . G . ; also the following P . M . 's : —
Thos . Entwislc , P . Prov . G . Mark Master , Lancashire ; Thos . Morris , P . Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Robt . Harwood , P . Prov . S . G . Deacon ; Daniel Stansfield , P . Prov . J . G . Deacon ; Jas . Newton , P . Prov . G . Inspector of Works ; Jno . Brandwood , P . Prov . G . Standard Bearer ; Wm . Hamer , and others . The lodge being opened and the minutes read and approved , two
candidates were balloted for and elected , and one of them being in attendance ( Thomas Dooley , M . M . 146 ) was advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master by Bro . Entwislc . This being the meeting for the election of W . M ., the ballot was taken , and resulted in the election of Bro . James Horrocks , S . W . A candidate was proposed for advancement , and the lodge was then closed .
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GLASGOW . —LOUOE COMMERCIAL ( No . 360 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on the ist inst ., 'Bro . Monro , R . W . M ., presiding ; Bros . J . M . Olliver , S . W . ; T . Graham , acting J . W . There was a goodly number of brethren present , members of the lodge and visitors . On the minutes being read and approved of , the ballot was taken for Messrs . John L . Barr and David Nicoll for admission into thc
ancient Order of Freemasonry , which proved favourable . The candidates then entered , and received the E . A . Degree , Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., officiating in his usual efficient manner . The lodge was then raised to the F . C . and M . M . Degrees , when Bro . Murdoch McLean was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., Bro . David Lamb , D . M ., officiating . This degree also was worked in a most admirable anti impressive manner . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form , according to ancient custom .
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l '< name as one not unworthy to be added to thc long list ' { former Masters of the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Past Masters . " Bro . I ancaster returned thanks on behalf of Bro . P . M . Dodd and himself . In passing he could not refrain from remarking that he was this evening very much struck by the sincere and earnest manner in which thc two brother
initiates Mayhew and Lean , went through the impressive ceremony of initiation . They seemed thoroughly to appreciate the feeling and spirit of Masonry . He must also say that he deeply regretted the necessity which compelled Bro . Mayhew to go abroad , but they would be all proud to have in a far distant clime a brother who he believed would do credit to their lodge , and he hoped in future years to
meet him once again restored to health and vigour . The toast was warmly received and drank , and Bro . Ramsay sang the song , " There ' s a land which bears a worldknown name . " The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Senior Warden and Junior Warden . " Bro . Green responded briefly , and said that he and his brother officers would do their best at all times
to assist the Worshipful Master . Bro . Gambvul sang a song , " I will stand by my friend . " The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary . " The Treasurer took care of their money and the Secretary took care of their minutes , and had been Secretary for about six years , and , as they all knew , both Secretary and Treasurer were most able and competent officers . The toast was enthusiastically received . Bro .
Verity and Bro . Dodd responded , and said they would endeavour in the future to discharge their duties in the same manner as they had hitherto done . The Worshipful Master then proposed the health of the rest of thc officers , which was duly responded to , after which Bro . Vaccaini sang an Italian song . The Tyler ' s toast was then drank . Bro . Mayhew gave a recitation from " Hamlet" — " Polonius' advice to his son . " The brethren then
adjourned to meet their tram . HALLIFORD . —THAMES VALLEY LonnF . ( No . 1460 ) . —A meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Saturday last at the Ship Hotel , Halliford . The Rev . Dr . Brette , of Christ's Hospital , W . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain , Middlesex , presided , and there were also present Bros . J Llewellyn Jones , J . W , ; W . Paas , Treas . ; J . G .
Marsh , Sec . ; W . T . Howe , S . D . ; J . A . Magee , J . D . ; T . B . Yeoman , I . G . ; Col . Peters , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., Middlesex ; T . R . Gibson , W . Sweetland , R . Stone , J . H . R . Gowan , Major the Hon . O . G . Lambert , E . C . Hislop , W . Alcock , G . Townsend , W . M . 754 ; E . Lidbury , 656 , New South Wales ; H . C . Levander , S . W . 1415 ; W . W . Stephens , 6 s , i ; Adam
Leigh , 6 57 ; Capt . Heathcote , 22 S , and H . Massey ( " Freemason" ) . Bro . J . G . Marsh initiated Messrs . Dunn , and Tyler , and passed Bros . W . Alcock , E . C . Hislop , and Major the Hon . O . G . Lambert , shortly after which the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . R . Stone , followed , and the W . M . afterwards proposed the toasts . In giving that of " The M . W . G . M ., "
Dr . Brette said thc brethren could but express the hope that the G . A . O . T . U . would protect him in the long and difficult , and he might say somewhat dangerous , journey he was about to undertake . A more difficult task he had not undertaken than to go through India and win the hearts of thc Indian people as he had won the hearts of thc Craft and the people here . When thc lodge met next
spring he ( Dr . Brette ) hoped thc brethren would have the pleasure of congratulating H . R . H . on his safe return . The toasts of "The Pro G . M . " "The D . G . M . and G . Officers , " and of " The Prov . G . M ., Col . Burdett , " and "The D . Prov . G . M ., Sir G . Elliott , " followed , and Col . Peters , Prov . G . S . D ., Middlesex , and Bro . W . T . Howe , Prov . G . S ., responded . Col . Peters afterwards proposed
The W . M . " As an officer in Her Majesty's auxiliary forces he knew it was necessary to have a head to all bodies of men , and he could only hope that they might have a good head . He was very proud himself of being a commanding officer , and he was also proud that the Thames Valley Lodge had such a good commanding officer as Dr . Brette . All the brethren appreciated him ,
because during the time he had been W . M . he had done all he could in furtherance of the prosperity of this lodge . All of them would agree that , provided it went on as it had begun under him ( Col . Peters ) , who was the father of the lodge , it would soon become second to no other lodge in the Province of Middlesex . His friend , Col . Burdett , had put him in the proud position he now held as father
of the lodge , and he hoped he might live many years so to be , and to see it the best lodge . Under the present W . M . he was sure it would pursue that object . The W . M . replied , and said that the brethren had so generously sup-Ported him that day that he had ample testimony of their wish to raise the lodge to thc highest point of excellence . Me thanked them most heartily for their support , and for
meir good wishes . With a continuance of that support he would use his best exertions in favour of the success of the 'u < lge . Dr . Brette then proposed " The I . P . M , " founder ¦ ind father of the lodge , Col . Peters , and hoped he might > ° ng be the father of the lodge . Col . Peters responded , and said he felt it a high honour to be father of a lodge in which there were so many gentlemen of position as mem
nf ' - e were no t ' ' many lodges in thc Province w Middlesex , but he did not think there were any equal to "le Thames Valley Lodge , 1460 . It was one of thc best as a supporter of the charities , and at last festival sent up a jst of over £ 95 to the Girls' School . There was generall y great difficulty in getting up an amount of that kind ;
""¦• uomg 50 showed the energy of their W . M . The W . M . went in for it , and he did it to the satisfaction of everybody . llen th <* amount was announced by Bro . Little ( who he > as sorry was unable to be present with them on the preent occasion ) there was quite an ovation . The toast of . ' Vitiates " followed , and Dr . Brette reminded those ¦ wnrett of the obligations they had laid themselves under .
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Bros . Dunn and Tyler responded , and Bros . Lidbury , Levander , and Capt . Heathcote replied for the visitors . Bro . J . Llewellyn Jones , J . W ., responded for the officers , and the brethren shortly afterwards returned to town . LIVERPOOL . —LOUOK or EMULATION ( NO . 150 ., ) . — The first annual installation gathering of this , the second youngest lodge in the province of West Lancashire , was
held at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Friday , the ist inst ., when there was a very large turn-out of members and visitors . The lodge was opened promptly at four o ' clock by Bro . IT . Nelson , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . T . Callow , S . VV . ; H . Morris , J . W . ; [ . Hocken , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Quayle , Sec ; VV . H . Corbin , S . D . ; . T . Large , I . G . ; L Capell , D . C , J .
Skeaf , P . M ., P . G . O ., Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . R . Brown , VV . M 241 ; A . E . Pearson , J . Purvis , A . McKenzie , H . Coulson , T . Walley , P . Thomas , J . Carmichael , O'Haigh , L . Johnson , ] . Queen , W . S . Matthews , H . B . Saunders , J . Irving , C . Sidebotham , J . R . Taylor , T . Garratt , W . H . Chapman , M . Drake , jun ., R . Lytham . The visitors
included Bros . L A . Edgington , P . M . 1182 ; ] . Robinson , 823 ; | d Thornton , P . M . 6 , i , 1182 ; R . W . Holt , P . M . 1276 ; W . Laidlaw , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; W . Davidson , 1276 ; J . F . Hall , 673 ; T . Delcock . W . M . 594 ; E . Clements , 673 ; G . Grant , 1017 ; W . Hiles , 1290 ; IT . Burrows , J . W * . C 73 ; G . Hutchin , S . W . 241 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap . ; G . Broadbridge ,
P . P . G . D . C ; J . Pemberton , P . M . 1264 ; P . B . Gee , W . M . 1264 ; T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; H . Hindle , 1393 ; J . B . MacKenzie , 13157 ; T . Kewley , 241 ; W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M . 594 ; H . Jackson , W . M . 1393 ; . !• Skelly , 673 ; W . Forrester , 1035 ; T * Salber , 241 ; D . Meek , 203 , & c . After the minutes had been confirmed , Bro . H . Nelson , W . M ., as the closing act of
an excellent year s services , initiated three candidates into the privileges of the Order in a remarkably effective manner . The balance sheet , which showed a highly satisfactory state of the finances , was taken as read , and unanimously passed on the motion of the I . G . Bro . J . T . Callow , the W . M . elect , was then presented to Bro . Nelson , the retiring W . M ., by Bros . J . Hocken , P . M ., Treas ., and I . Skeaf , P . G . O .,
P . M . 216 , Org . ; the chairs of S . W . and J . W . being respectively filled during the ceremony by Bros . G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 241 , and R . Brown , W . M . 24 t , Hon . Sec . to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . Bro . Callow was installed W . M . in a most efficient manner by Bro . Nelson , to whom a special vote of thanks was ultimately passed
by acclamation . The following were invested officers ofthe lodge : —Bros . IT . Nelson , I . P . M . ; IT . Morris , S . W . ; VV . Quayle , J . W . ; J . Hocken , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . IT . Corbin , Sec ; R . Croft , S . D . ( by proxy ); T . Large , J . D . ; J . Capell , I . G . ; C . Sidebotham , S . S . ; IT . Coulson , J . S . ; J . Skeaf , Org ., and W . IT . Ball , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . P . M .
Hocken , seconded by Bro . Queen , it was unanimously resolved to vote the sum of ten guineas for the purchase of a testimonial to Bro . H . Nelson , I . P . M ., in recognition of his very valuable services during the first year ' s existence of the lodge . After two propositions had been made for initiation the lodge was closed , and nearly the whole of thc brethren adjourned to the large dining hall for
banquet . The menu and toast carte was very artistic , reflecting the highest credit upon Bros . Vandyke and Brown , the eminent photographers , who executed thc excellent likenesses of the W . M . and I . P . M ., and also upon Bro . Matthews , who did the " litho " work . The loyal and Masonic toasts were pointedly given by the W . M ., " The Health of the P . G . M . for W . L . and his Officers " being acknowledged
by Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O . In proposing " The Worshipful Master , Bro . James Teare Callow , " Bro . I . P . M . Nelson said it was satisfactory to find that one had been chosen as W . M . who was so well fitted to fulfil his important duties . Bro . Callow fittingly responded . " The Past and Installing Master , Bro . Henry Nelson , " was proposed in highly complimentary terms by the W . M . " The Officers of the
Lodge" had respondents in Bros . IT . Morris and W . Quayle ; and " The West Lancashire Educational Institution " was eloquently acknowledged by Bro . R . Brown , W . M . 241 , the Hon . Sec . Various other toasts followed . Several excellent glees , songs , & c , were given by Bros . Busfield , Queen , Quayle , Forrester , and others , Bro . Skeaf presiding at thc harmonium .
INSTRUCTION . STAR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 1275 ) . — On the 4 th inst . the sixth anniversary banquet of this lodge was held at the Marquis of Granb y Tavern , New Cross , at which Bro . Charles James Hogg , P . M . 1275 , P . G . S ., Treasurer of the lodge , was to have presided . Illness however prevented this esteemed brother from attending , and
in his absence Bro . Keeble , P . M . of the mother lodge , was elected to the chair . The Vice-Presidents were Bro . Green , S . W . of the mother lodge , and Bro . Jobson . The President was supported on his ri ght by Bro . Macdonald , S . W . 1158 , Hon Sec . and Preceptor , and on his left by Bro . P . M . Dilley , the late Preceptor . Among the brethren present we observed Bros . Davidgc , the late
Secretary ; Jardinc , Jenkins , Nevins , Tong , Hutchings , Gloster , Davison , Turner , Catterson , Sherfy , of Boston , U . S ., and Allcott , lately returned from a long residence in China . Thc banquet was admirably served , and did credit to Bro . Seager , thc proprietor , and his staff of assistants . On the removal of the cloth , thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with the utmost cordiality .
These were followed by the toast of thc evening , "Prosperity to the Star Lodge of Instruction , " which was coupled by the President with the name of Bro . Macdonald , their Hon . Secretary , who , in returning thanks , stated that fifty-two weekly meetings had been held during the year , at which the attendances had been 1401 , giving an average of twenty-seven for each meeting , a result that had not been attained by any other lodge of instruction in London . The
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funds had prospered during thc year ; they had received £ 18 is . 2 d ., out of which they had presented £ 10 10 s . od . to the Boys' School , and £ 1 is . had been applied in individual charity , about £ 3 had been spent in furniture , and a balance of £ 1 12 s . 2 d . vvas carried forward . He thought that this state of affairs must be very satisfactory to all present , and as an officer of the Lodge of
Instruction he begged to thank them for the cordial manner iu which they had responded to the toast . " The Health cf the President * ' was then proposed by Bro . Dilley , and Bro . Keeble having briefly returned thanks , proceeded to propose " The Health of Bro . Macdonald , " and to present him , on behalf of the brethren of the Star Lodge , with a mark of their affeclionate esteem in the shape of a gold
watch , a very handsome piece of workmanship manufactured by Bro . Gloster , and having engraved upon it ( by Bro . H . L . Jenkins ) the monogram of the recipient , and an inscription in his honour . The President said that knowing Bro . Macdonald as they all did , how energetic , how painstaking , how persevering , and at the same time how kind , considerate , and courteous he was , it
was quite unnecessary for him ( Bro . Keeble ) to say anything to call these good qualities to their minds . For himsrlf , he might say , and he believed they would all endorse the remark , that he himself was extremely proud of the position of the Star Lodge of Instruction , and of thc large amount of knowledge it had been the means of diffusing , and the charitable good it had been enabled ti
do ; and as Bro . Macdonald had been largely instrumental in obtaining these results , he and they could not but feel a great amount of esteem for Bro . Macdonald on this account , as well as having a separate affectionate regard for him on account of his more personal , kindVy , and genial nature . The toast having been enthusiastically received ,
Bro . Macdonald . who was evidently affected by the reception of the toast , returned thanks for the honour that had been done him , and spoke very feelingly of his appreciation of the friendships he had made among them . Various other toasts , Masonic and otherwise , were proposed and duly honoured , and the brethren did not separate till a late hour .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BLACKPOOL . —CLIFTON CHAPTER ( No . 703 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 22 nd ult . at the Clifton Arms Hotel , Blackpool , when the following were present : —Comps . Ralph Landless , Z . ; J . Pemberton , P . Z . 1094 , acting as IT . ; William McMurtri ., J . ; J . Grime , S . E . ; A . Viener , S . N . ; H . Johns , P . S . ; E . Gregson , First A . S . ; J . B . Fisher , Second A . S . ; J . Harrison , C .
Caudwell , A . Wade , J . Eccleston , IT . Bird , W . Parker , II . Raines , and W . Stewardson . The visitors present were Comps . T . Nevett , Z . 113 ; J . Pemberton , P . Z . 1094 ; S . Biddulph , 204 ; and Joseph Wood , Treas , 1094 ( " Freemason " ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and four brethren were ballotted for . Two of these being in attendance , they were exalted in a manner
which did much credit to the working of the chapter . Three brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . After " hearty good wishes " from the visiting companions , the chapter was closed in perfect harmony . An excellent banquet was subsequently served , but on account of the death of Comp . J . Crossley , H . of this chapter , all toasts were dispensed with except " The Queen , " " The Prince of Wales , " and " The Grand Officers . "
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BOLTON . —ST . J ' S LODOF . ( time immemorial ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , on Wednesday , 29 th Sept ., when there were present Bros . John Alcock , W . M . ; Jas . Horrocks , S . W . ; Jno . Harwood , J . W . ; Jas . Allen , S . O . ; Thos . Holmes , J . O . ; Henry Greenwood , J . D . ; Samuel Barrett , I . G . ; also the following P . M . 's : —
Thos . Entwislc , P . Prov . G . Mark Master , Lancashire ; Thos . Morris , P . Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Robt . Harwood , P . Prov . S . G . Deacon ; Daniel Stansfield , P . Prov . J . G . Deacon ; Jas . Newton , P . Prov . G . Inspector of Works ; Jno . Brandwood , P . Prov . G . Standard Bearer ; Wm . Hamer , and others . The lodge being opened and the minutes read and approved , two
candidates were balloted for and elected , and one of them being in attendance ( Thomas Dooley , M . M . 146 ) was advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master by Bro . Entwislc . This being the meeting for the election of W . M ., the ballot was taken , and resulted in the election of Bro . James Horrocks , S . W . A candidate was proposed for advancement , and the lodge was then closed .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —LOUOE COMMERCIAL ( No . 360 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on the ist inst ., 'Bro . Monro , R . W . M ., presiding ; Bros . J . M . Olliver , S . W . ; T . Graham , acting J . W . There was a goodly number of brethren present , members of the lodge and visitors . On the minutes being read and approved of , the ballot was taken for Messrs . John L . Barr and David Nicoll for admission into thc
ancient Order of Freemasonry , which proved favourable . The candidates then entered , and received the E . A . Degree , Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., officiating in his usual efficient manner . The lodge was then raised to the F . C . and M . M . Degrees , when Bro . Murdoch McLean was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., Bro . David Lamb , D . M ., officiating . This degree also was worked in a most admirable anti impressive manner . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form , according to ancient custom .