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Bro . Hall , in acknowledging the gift and complimentary remarks of Bro . Taylor , was very much overcome with

emotion . , . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , and a successful meeting was brought to a close about eleven o ' clock . ,, . , The musical portion of the programme was ably carried out by those well-known artists , Bros . A . Lewtas , William Dumville . Chas . Turner , and S . Bailey , who sang some

choice glees and quartettes , whilst liro . C Wruttmgton , Prov G Or " ., presided at the piano and conducted Ins own ' composition of the setting of thc well-known lines , " Burns' Farewell to his Lodge , " and which was admirably sung by the brethren before mentioned ,

NORWICH . —Sincerity Lodge ( No . 943 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on I uesday , the 24 th ult ., and was hig hly successful . I he lodge was opened by thc retiring W . M ., Bro . R . E . Thorns , who was assisted by the following officers : Bros . T . W . Muskctt , P . M ., P . G . So W .. l . P . M . ; R . 1 . Mills , S . W ., W . M . elect ; G .

W . G . Barnard , J . W . ; E . Orams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; R . Gunn , P . M ., P . G . Tyler , Sec . ; 1- II . Jones , S . D . ; Jacob A . Mills , J . D . ; Chas . Thorns , P . M PP . G . S . B ., " M . C . ; Geo . Brittain , P . M . 213 , 1 5 , P . l . G . O . ; W . II . Moss , I . G . ; and Joshua Morse , lyler . Amon" the brethren present were Bros . John llotblack , PM ., PTP . G . R . ; W . W . Stanley , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . C . Chittock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; H . W . Stacey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .: Thos . Ballord , P . M . S 07 ; 1-.. Baldwin , P . M .

40 ; j . H . Ladyman , Frank Thorns , Capt . Geo . Clements , Jno . Francis , W . Shorten , W . F . Kansomc , Geo . May , Doyle , and H . Bunago . Among the visitors were Uros . J . Boyce , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Henry G . Barwell , P . M ., P . G . Sec . ; G . A . Coller , and C T . Coller , of 52 ; G . Jew-son , W ? M . i Hugh FOX , P . M . ; II . 'Thouless , P . M ., P . P . S . GD ; W . Smith , and J . 11 . Brockbank , of 93 ; Chas . Fendick , W . M . ; fas . S . Offord , P . M . ; and J . -Stanley inn . P M .. P . P . A . S . D . C , of 213 : Geo . Green , W . M . ;

Arthur E . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Thos . Campling , PM „ P . P . G . S . B . ; Arthur J . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Geo . Baxter , P . P . S . D . C . ; 'Thos . Winter , and Jno . Win Browne , P . G . Std . ( Freemason ) , ol S 07 ; J . II . B . Rodwell irn ; W . S . Wilson , W . M . 10 S 4 ; Jno . Harper , W . M . ; A . Uullard , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; J . 11 . 11 . Cooper , jno . Cox , and C . W . Bacon ( 213 , itloS ) , P . G . Std ., of

The lodge was opened at about C .. 30 p . m ., and thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . | . Mills was presented for installation and duly placed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony , including the charges , being excellently performed by Bro . R . E . 'Thorns , the retiring W . M . Bro . K . J . Mills appointed his ollicers as follows : Bros . K . E . I horns , l . P . M . ; G . W . G .

Barnard , S . W . ; Jacob A . Mills , J . W . ; Fdwd . Orams ( elected ) , Treas . ; Robert Gunn , Sec . ; Edwin Baldwin , S . D . ; W . II . Moss , J . D . ; Capt . Geo . Clements , I . G . ; and Joshua Morse , Tyler . The report from the Audit Committee was then read , proving the lodge to be in a flourishing condition . Representatives on the Charities Committee and the Masonic Association respectively , were then duly elected , and the lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony .

'The brethren then adjourned to ' a most recherche banquet , prepared by the Stewards of thc club , in the banqueting room , at the conclusion of which the Usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given and duly acknowledged . . ,,-, » , ,, ,, ,-In the course of the evening the l . P . M ., Bro . K . L . Thorns , rose and proposed " 'Ihe Health of their Newly-Installed W . M . Bro . K . J . Mills , " in thc course of which

, he spoke of these occasions as being a sort of complimentary mutual admiration society , although he believed that thc compliments were generally well deserved , and thc more especially so 011 tlie present occasion . It had been to him both a pleasure and an honour in installing their present W . M . into thc chair of K . S ., his past career fully justifying the choice of the lodge . He believed he had done a dutv which would fully benefit the lodge , as a better

Mason and a better W . M . the lodge could never possess . In conclusion , he wished Uro . Mills a prosperous year , and enjoined the brethren to drink the toast with the heartiness it deserved . . . The W . M ., on rising to respond , was received with great enthusiasm . He thanked the brethren for the kind reception they had given to thc toast of his health , and for the honour conferred upon him by their having placed him in

his present position , and he trusted to the lodge having many pleasant evenings during his year of office—as pleasant as that they were now enjoying . In conclusion , he thanked Bro . Hothlack for having introduced him to Masonry , and the brethren and visitors for their presence that evening . Thc toast of " 'The Visitors was then proposed and responded to by Bro . Jewson , W . M . 93 .

'The W . M . afterwards proposed the toast ot Bro . K . V .. Thorns , " who duly responded . Other toasts followed , and the brethren separated shortly after twelve o'clock , having spent a most enjoyable evening . Some excellent songs were rendered b y Bros . J . If . Brockbank and Henry Thouless ( Cathedral Choir ) , J . S . Offord , and others , which in no small measure contributed to thc pleasure and harmony of the evening .

COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday evening last , when there were present Bros . T . C Robinson , l . P . M ., presiding in the absence from the county of Uro . L . F . B . Dykes , W . M . ; H . Peacock , S . W . ; K . W . Robinson , J . W . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; R . Kubinson , P . M . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M ., Treas . and Org . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ; J . Black ,

, P . M . ; T . Mason , Sec ; J . Borrowscale , S . D . ; J . Towers , | D ¦ II . Carruthers , I . G . ; J . Armstrong , Steward ; J . Hewson , 'T yler ; S . ' Ihwaite , J . Bolton , W . M . Tobal , J . Fearon , E . L . Waugh , W . Paisley , J . W . isted , and R . ; i Marsh . The visitors were Uros . G . Dalryinple , W .. 1 I . . S ' 72 , P . M . 1060 ; T . Weatherston , S . W . 371 ; and J .

Lewthwaite , I . G . 9 G 2 . 'The minutes having been read and confirmed , Uro . Marsh was passed to the Second Degree . A circular was read from Bro . G . J . McKay , P . G . Secretary , on behalf of his Stewardship fur the approaching festival of tlie Old Folks ' Institution , and the same was ordered to stand over for a month .

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The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Rampant Bull for an interesting ceremony . After partaking of an excellent supper , and honouring the usual toasts , Bro . R . Robinson , on behalf of the members of Skiddaw Lodge , presented a massive and unique gold jewel to Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., as a mark of their esteem for him during the sixteen years he has been a member , and of regret at his leaving England for Australia .

The jewel is a model of the lodge banner , the colours being beautifully enamelled ; one side , it may be mentioned , representing the ancient arms of the borough of Cockermouth . 'The centre clasp bears the following inscription : "Presented to Brother W . F . Lamonby , P . M ., P . P . G . Registrar . A mark of esteem from his brethren of Skiddaw

Lodge . Feb . 7 , 1 SS 2 . " Bro . T . C . Robinson , P . M . also read an address , signed by the members , and beautifully illuminated and engrossed on vellum by a non-masonic friend . After a suitable reply from Bro . Lamonby , a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast . fro . Lamonby sails for Australia on the 23 rd inst .

BUXTON . —Phcenix Lodge of St . Ann ( No . 1235 ) . —The annual installation festival was _ held in the Court House , after the ceremony of installation in thc chapter attached to this lodge had been completed . The lodge was opened at 2 . 30 by Bro . Sutton , W . M . assisted by the following officers and brethren , viz .: Bros . C . Wilkinson , S . W . ; W . Hyde , J . W . ; J . E . Harrison , Sec . ; J . H . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; K . Hulme , S . D . ;

J . Gladwin , J . D . ; E . C Milligan , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; P . Le Gros . P . M . ; T . Coooer , Organist ; W . F . Mill , I . C . ; S . Lane , Stwd . ; IV . Bou ' ghcn , P . M . ; G . Smedley , P . M . ; li . J . Sykes , P . M ., P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . C . Moore , P . M . iGSS , P . P . G . Pursuivant ; C . Adams , R . II . Lomas , J . Ii . Sutton , George Goodwin , E . Broomhead , W . Lees , J . Stanley , Tieas . 1769 ; H . Wint , J . Hall , A . Oram , A . Si . Ainsworth , P . M . 1140 . Visitors : Bros . J . Chadwick , P . M .

44 , P . G . Sec . Ii . Lane ; J . II . Sillitoe , P . M . 13 S 7 , P . P . G ., D . C . East Lane ; Frederick Binckes , P . M ., Past Grand Steward , Sec . Boys' School ; James Terry , P . M ., P . P . S . W . Northampton , Sec Ben . Institution ; W . H . Hopkins , P . M . 633 , P . P . G . D . C . East Lane . ; John Hawthorn , S . W . 054 ; Joseph Harrison , 206 ; James Whitehead , P . M . 654 ; j . If . Thompson , -S . W . 246 ; M . Hilt , W . M . M 95 ; W . Telford Gunson , 1009 , and others .

After the minutes had been read and confirmed , and other routine business transacted , Bro . Ii , J . Sykes , P . M ., & c , occupied the chair ; and the W . M . elect , Bro . Chas , Wilkinson , having been presented by Uro . Sillitoe , was installed by Bro . Sykes in the W . M . ' s chair in a very impressive and able manner . Then the following officers were invested by Bro . W . Boughen , P . M ., viz .: Bros . Geo . Smedley , P . M ., S . W . ; Robert Hulme , J . W . ; J . II .

Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . Ii . Harrison , Sec . ; J . Gladwin , S . D . ; W . F . Mill , J . D . j li . C Milligan , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C ; T . Cooper , Org . ; W . Lees , R . Lomas , and W . C Chcever , Stewards ; and A . Pyle , Tyler . At thc conclusion of thc ceremony , thc lodge was duly closed , and the brethren , numbering about fifty , adjourned to the Old Hall I lotel , where a recherche dinner was served

under the superintendence of thc esteemed host and hostess , Bro . J . H . and Mrs . Lawson , and presided over by thc newly-installed W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts met with thc accustomed hearty reception , and "The Health of thc W . M . " was enthusiastically received . TheW . M ., after replying , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and during his remarks presented Bro . Sutton

in the name of thc members of the lodge with a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , suitably engraved . " The Masonic Charities , " feelingly proposed by Uro . Jno . Stanley , proved thc toast of the evening , to which Uros . Terry and Uinckes responded in such an eloquent and impressive manner that the usual subscription ( which is always a distinguishing feature of this annual gathering ) on this occasion reached the large amount of £ 40 for each

of the Institutions which these two brethren so worthily represent . Uro . P . Le Gros , P . M ., accepted a Stewardship for the Aged Freemasons' Festival , and Uro . W . fioughen , P . M ., for the Boys' School , and , no doubt , both these brethren will materially augment theirlistsbefore they are sent in . Other toasts , interspersed with songs and recitations , followed , bringing a very harmonious and enjoyable evening to a happy close .

WIDNES . —Equity Lodge ( No . 13 S 4 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at thc Masonic Rooms , Alfordc-chainbers . There was a fair gathering of brethren from Widnes and neighbouring lodges . The lodge was opened by Bro . Carlilc , M . W . Bro . James White , P . M ., then installed Bro . Jonas

I'oster as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , and invested the following officers -. Bros . Kyle , S . W . ; M'Tcar , J . W . j Copland , Treas . ; Purver , Sec . ; Pankhurst , S . D . ; Matthews , J . D . ; Robinson , I . G . ; Wood , S . S . ; Hough , J . S . ; Watson , Org . ; Kennion , Tyler . The installation ceremony being over , thc annual banquet was held at Uro . Fowler's Central Hotel , at which the usuai loyal and Masonic toasts were jiroposed and responded to .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1 G 09 ) . — An emergency meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on 'Tuesday afternoon , the 31 st ult . Bro . John Atkinson , W . M ., was in his place , supported by Bros . W . W . Sandbrook , l . P . M . ; W . Savage , J . W . ; J . B . M'Kenzic , P . M ., Treas .: J . M . Boyd , Secretary ; J . L . Shrapnell , ) . D . ; O . W . Sanderson , I . G . ; Dr . Whittle , S . S . ; II . Round , J . S . ; | . O .

Marplcs , A . S .. R . Burgess , Organist ; J . J . Monk , Asst . Org . ; anil W . II . Mali , Tyler . The members present included Bros . A . Ricketts , Owen Ducroy , D . Cumming , W . Addis , G . Graham , J . Chambers , Julian Cross , H . Williams , L . N ' eubert , W . S . Cook , Guedhart , Parker , Haivkswortli , J . Buardman , Campion , Braham , and Martin . 1 'hc visitors were Uros . Avison , S 52 ; R . Foole ,

W . M . 1504 ; li . J . Callow , S . D . 1094 ; T . Hoskins , 1505 ; C . Wadsworth , J . W . 292 ; W . Hogarth , 1 S 2 ; Dutton , S . W . 11 S 2 ; and A . V . Speer , P . M . 431 , P . P . G . S . W . North Antrim , and P . P . G . S . Armagh , South Monaghan . The lodge was called for the initiation of Messrs . Henry Cook , Fred , Cairns , Richard Hicks , and Captain li . \ V .

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White . The ceremony was performed with great impressiveness by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers . Refreshment followed labour , and during the evening an excellent and enjoyable programme of music was given by a number of the visitors and members , including Bros . \ V . Hogarth , Arthur Ricketts , Julian Cross , Crook , " F . Gairns , and R . Hicks . 'I fie accompaniments to the various songs were admirably played by tiro . J . O . Marplcs , A . S ., and Bro . J . Chambers .

MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 ) . — 'The annual installation mceting . took place at the Denmark Hotel , Lloyd-street , Greenheys , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . Ihe following were present : Bros . A . B . Whittakcr , W . M . ; G . Mclatlane , S . W . ; A . B . Urown , l . W . Wm . Bostock , P . M ., -Treas . ; A . T . Forrest , Sec . ; Geo ! \ atcs , J . D . ; Wm . Byway , I . G . ; Geo . Burrows , Tyler ; I liomas Cavanah , P . M . ; W . H . LeighP . M . ; S . D

, Mckellen , P . M . 149 O ; C bw . nn , J . N . Squirrel ! , Dr . } y-J- ^ , n , J . \ V ., s , ; W . T . Ailitt , J . Bracewell , C . l-airbank , Beddocs Peacock , Wm . Craven , Wm . Lyon , and Jas . Boylan . Visitors : Bros . G . A . Packwood , P . M , « 5- ' , P . P . G . A . Purs ( . ; B . Taylor , 204 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 204 ; W . Uagnall , P . M . 204 ; J . Bollard , P . M . 12 G , D . C 1504 ; W . Hollins , P . M . 152 ; W . Whittle , 1 S 14 ; J . Caxon , J . D . 152 ; J . Mountford , 152 ; F . Long , 1496 ;

I . H . Aldred , P . M . 1140 ; A . Pearce , 1357 ; and K . R . Lisendcn , J . D . 317 ( 1-rcciiiasuit ) . 'The lodge was opened in the usual manner at 4 . 35 , and the minutes of thc emergency and last regular meetings read and confirmed . 1 lie annual balance-sheet , wjiich bore a very healthy appearance , was reported on by the Auditors , Bros . Geo . Yates and Wm . Byway , and adopted . Uro . S . D . McKcllen rose , and said , he could not let the present opportunity slip by without commenting in terms of

high praise on the carelul and painstaking manner in which during the past year Uro . A . li . Whittakcr had managed the alfairs of the lodge , which had resulted in clearing o ? f a debt of between thirty and forty pounds , and thc valuable services rendered to the W . M by their indefatigable Treasurer , Brc . Wm . Uostock , were , he felt sure , highly appreciated by the W . M . and every member of the ' lodge ; so much so , that Uro . McKcllen said he felt he should not be doing his duty unless he proposed a vote of thanks to liro . Uostock .

Ihe proposition was received with evident pleasure by the brethren , seconded , and carried unanimousl y . Bro . Uostock acknowledged the compliment paid him , and , in doing so , stated that in resigning his office as I reasurcr , he could do so now with the satisfactory feeling that , to an extent , he had been been instrumental in bringing about such a beneficial result . At this stage thc Installing Master , Bro . W . Uostock ,

took the chair , and Bro . W . 11 . Leigh , P . M ., thcS . W . ' s ; and the W . M . elect , Uro . Geo . Mclarlane , after being presented by the W . M ., was , with customary formalities , installed into the chair of K . S . Bro . A . B . Whittakcr , l . P . M ., then invested and addressed the newl y-appointed officers as follows : Bros . W . Brown , S . W . ; Henry Bracewell , J . W . ( by proxy ); W . II . Lei gh , P . M ., Treas .: C I'airbank , bee ; Geo . Yates , S . D . ; Win . Byway , J . D . Torrest

; ' V j- , I . G . j J . C Emerson , Win . Lyon , and Dunkerlcy , Stewards ; Win . Bostock , P . M ., D . of ( J . ; and Geo , Burrows , Tyler . Bro . 'Thos . Cavanah , P . M ., delivered thc address to the W . M . ; Bro . S . D . McKcllen to the Wardens ; and Bro . Win . Bostock , P . M ., to the brethren . The ceremony being concluded and " Hearty good . wishes" expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 0 . 45 . 'The brethren afterwards sat down to a tea a In fonrchctte

at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were proposed . In promising that of " The W . M ., " Bro . A . U . Whittaker said that although thc toast might have been trusted to abler hands , yet he was sure no one could be more sincere , and wishing the brethren to heartily respond to it as he could look back with pleasure from the time when the lodge was consecrated , and he ( Bro . Whittakcr ) was I . G . whilst their present W . M . was S . S ., not one unkind word

had ever passed between them , andjie felt sure their new Master would fill his position with credit to himself and honour to the lodge , and it augured well for the Avon Lodge when they saw such men coming forward as had that day Lcen invested as officers , for no work couid be better executed than theirs had been during his ( Bro . Whittaker ' s ) year of ollice . The l . P . M . went oil to say he felt sure no one would be backward in supporting their W . M . in his

position , and he trusted he might have a successful year . The W . M . replying , said there were times in a man ' s life when words could be scarcely found to express his feelings and such a time now presented itself to him . He was aware that most of the good a lodge could do depended in a great measure upon its W . M ,, and consequently he thought honours in prospective were better than future responsibilities , and he would do his best to merit them . He

further said thc Avon Lodge had had in Bro . Whittakcr their late W . M ., a man ol wonderful energy and occupation , and following in his ( Uro . Mcl ' arlane ' s ) track were officers of similar capacity and power , and he therefore hoped that the attractive power of the former and irresistible force of the latter would cause him to acquit himself satisfactorily , and he trusted all the brethren would give them their cordial support and bo regular and punctual in

their attendance , and , in feeling sure he should have the able assistance of thc P . M . 's , he trusted his shortcomings would be comjiensated for by their able assistance . Bro . Wm . Uostock , P . M ., in projiosing " The Health of their I . P . M ., " said he remembered ( he time when Uro . Whittakcr , who was filling one of the minor offices , looked wistfully towards the east , and , in the language of our late great statesman , said , " there will come a time when vou

shall hear me , which prophetic utterance had certainly been fulfilled ; and , in the language of our great poet , Bro . Whittakev had certainly taken the tide at its ebb and been led on to the fortunate position of W . M . Uro . Uostock further stated that their l . P . M . had worked well , and deserved the greatest praise , and more especially the gold P . M . ' s jewel which he in the name of tlie lodge was now

about to present ( o him , and in so doing he hoped it would act as a sort of talisman on the minds of the younger members to earn for themselves so honourable a rewa ' rd . The affixing of this mark of the brethren ' s appreciation on Uro . Whittaker ' s breast was the signal for loud applause , which having subsided , the respected recipient rose and said he would merely say he deeply thanked them for trie handsome jewel . Such an expression , however , fell very