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Universe may be pleased to spare you in hca th arid happiness many years to reign over your faithfu and devoted subjects . — Signed , on ' behalf of the members , Andrew Pears , Worshipful Master ; John G . Carter , Secretary ; Masonic Hall , Windsor , 7 th March , 1 SS 2 . '
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 3-7 ) . —The monthly meeting was held on 'Thursday , the 2 nd instant , at the Freemasons' Hall . The following ^ brethren xvere present : Bros . H . Walmsley , VV . M . ; R . lornlins , S . VV . ; | . VVilson , | . VV . ; ] . Smetburst P . M ., Treas ; [ " . Danson , P . AL , Registrar ; J . W . lidxvards , Sec . ; VV . I . CunliffeS . D . R . K . Lisenden , J . D . ( hreemasou ) ; . . K .
, ; Lever , Org ; | . Smith , I . G . ; J . Sly , lyler ; VV . Nicholl , LP . M . ; lohii Bladon , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; Park Vickers , P . M . ; R . B . Harper , j . G . Elderton , John Garside , and II . Samuels , Stexvards ; " Charles Hart , fas . lickersley , Dr . Chas . Jas . Rix , Samuel Percival , Francis Hilton , I . V ' . . Middle-burst , and James Goodcn . Visitors : Bros . | amcs McGrath , S . VV . 140 X 1 ;
R . B . Carmichael , 1021 ; Win . Rumsey , ' . 1 , 157 ; Robert Daniel , 1 ' , 57 ; VV . IL Ballard , ,-, 50 ; R . L Spencer , 204 ; A . T . Forrest , I . G . 1 ( 133 ; Joseph I ) . Nelson , S . VV . 59 ; II . Lord and D . A . Murray , 204 . 'The lodge was opened in thc customary manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which the ballot xvas taken for Mr . Herbert loyne
Mapleston , and b ing pronounced in his favour , vvas declared elected . Bro . J . R . Lever , P . M ., took the chair of K . S ., by permission of the VV . M ., and initiated the candidate into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Ihe E . A . charge xvas impressively delivered by l > ro . J . Daxvson , P . M . 'There being no further business , the lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony . toasts
After partaking of supper , the usual xvere proposed and responded to , including that of' 1 he Initiate , xvho suitably acknowledged tbe same ; and during the evening those clever brethren Bros . Forrest , Ballard , Rumsey , and Murray performed thc farce of " Ihe Artful Dodge , " and elicited much laughter and applause from all present . The brethren separated shortly before eleven o ' clock .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . looo ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . I . F . Barrett , Prov . G . S ., VV . M ., presided , supported by his officers , viz .: Bros . C . Floyd , as S . VV . ; Dr . I ' . D . Grayson , J . VV . ; F . VVood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., I teas . ; G . K . Dawson , S . D . ; John Taylor , jun ., as LG . 5 A . Lucking ,
P . M ., P . / .., Prov " . D . C , M . C ; and A . Martin , lyler , 'There xvere also present Bros . G . Berrv , Prov . G . S ., I . P . M . ; Dr E . li . Phillips , P . M ., P . / ., P . P . G . D . ; J . C Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; | . R . Henimann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . F . . ones , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ; VV . II . Bingham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; .. . F . Harrington , P . M . ifio , Prov . G . P . ; L . Warren , jun ., ancl others . 'The xvork consisted of passing Bro . II . Ilotblack tothe
Second IK-grcc , wbich was very efficiently pel formed . I he explanation of the second tracing board xvas afterwards given by Bin . | . C Johnstone , P . M . A letter having been read from Bro . ' J . Ai Wardell , P . M ., P . Z .. the Secretary of the lodge , resigning the oilice , Bro . A . Lucking xyas appointed to the vacancy . Txvu candidates for initiation xvcre proposeel , and the lodge was then closed and adjourned .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . lo . si ) . — 'The monthly meeting' of this lodge xvas held on the 6 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athemeum , when there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . Ov ing to the unavoidable absence of thc VV . M . ( Bro . J . li . Hannah ) , Bro . II . Longman , P . M . and Sec , occupied the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Jas . Taylor , acting
I . P . M . ; ) . Cults , S . W . ; A . Stanley , J . VV . ; li . C . Moore , S . D . ; ( . ' Stanley , acting J . D . ; and Capt . Turner , I . G . Hro . Longman read the second of a series of lectures on "The Freemason's Lodge , " xvhich had been xvritten by the VV . M ., tbe subject treated being " just , perfect , and regular . " The xvriter first submitted that the essentia ! conditions oi a just , perfect , and tegular lodge
xvere just , when furnished with the three great lights ; perfect , xvhen it contained the constitutional number of members ; and regular when in possession of a xvarrant from a legall y constituted authority . On these bases , considered in their successive order , the VV . M . grounded a very interesting lecture , net the least portion of xvhich xvas that under the second head , in xvhich a vast number of instances both from Holy Writ and other sources bad been collated to The
show the importance of the number seven . ' lecture xvas a very exhaustive one , and ably handled , and at the close an interesting discussion took place on some of the points adduced by the VV . M . in support of his argument . A cordial vote of thanks to the W . M . for his instructive lecture xvas carried by acclamation , and after the usual proclamations had been made , eliciting hearty good wishes for the visiting brethren , the lodge xvas closed in peace , harmony , and love .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1 G 09 ) . — 'The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge , attended by upxvards of seventy brethren , took place at thc Masonic HaU , Hope-street , on 'Tuesday , the 2 SU 1 ult . The lodge xvas opened by Bro . John Atkinson , VV . M ., xvho xvas supported by Bros . VV . W . Sandbrook , I . P . M . ; VV . ConstantineP . M . ; VV . Savage , J . VV . ; ) . B . Mackenzie ,
, P . M ., Treas . ; ] . M . Boyd , Secretary ; 11 . P . Squire , S . D . ; J . L . Shrapnell , J . D . ; O . VV . Sanderson , LG . ; R . Burgess , Organist ; ' \ . )¦ Monk , Asst . Org . ; Dr . Whittle , II . Round , J . O . Maples , ancl C Buchanan , Stexvards ; VV . II . Ball , Tyler ; Josef Cantor , Captain Crowley , J . Hoult , VV . Calder , J . Chambers , D . Gumming , Ii . GrahamS . II . [ ones , L . Neubert , VV . Parker , A .
, Ricketts , II . Williams , E . W . White , I ' . J . Pilcher , R . Gelding , VV . S . Cook , C . Campion , Lieut . Ilawksxvorth , j . Boardman , VV . Addis , [ . Kect , J . L . Goedhart , C Burby , A . Wooiiich , VV . Williams , E . Carter , J . VV . Collinson , VV . Johnson , IL D . Burton , Ii . Braminall , and others .
The visitors included Bros . A . I lines , 10 S 2 ; R . White , S . D . 241 ; T . Peake , LP . M . C 07 ; T . Hoskins , 150 . 5 ; VV . Atherton , 82-5 ; J . Williams , 20 }; J . Banning , P . P . G . O . Cum . and West ; VV . II . Smythe , J . W . < j 8 ; J , Lecomber , VV . M . 1473 ; A . Bucknall , S . VV . Cf . 7 ; A . Samuels , P . M . 135 S ; A . V . Speer , P . M , 431 ; J . II
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Gregory , P . M . C 1 O 7 ; W . White , 1325 ; XV . \\ . Jexvitt , Sec . i ; , y , ;; E . Allen , 78 O ; C . R . Copeman , 78 ( 1 ; U . Bennett , P . M . 1299 ; the Rev . Dr . Hyde , 10 S 6 ; J . Busfield , 21 C ; Dr . F . Macpherson , 171 ; VV . Fi . Richardson , P . M . 1129 ; VV . Mellor , P . M . 75 S ; and others . After thc confirmation of the minutes , the ballot xvas laken for Mr . Gale St . John ( Dwight ) , and this having proved unanimously in his favour , he xvas duly initiated
into the Order . Four brethren xvcre passed to the Degree of F . C , Bros . F . Cairns , Cooke , Boardman , and Captain White ; the xvholc of the xvork being most impressively performed by tbe Master and his officers At the close of business the brethren adjourned to the large banqueting room , xvhere , under the presidency of Bro . Atkinson , W . M ., dinner xvas serx-cd to about seventy members and visitors .
Various toasts xverc proposed in appropriate terms by the VV . M ., and in reply to that of ' * The Visitors , " Uro . the Rev . Dr . Hyde spoke in eloquent terms of the delight lie bad experienced in paying a visit to the Dramatic Lodge , paying a high compliment to the artistes xvho performed the duties in connection xvith the stage xvith so
much success and ability . A capital entertainment xxas provided by Bros . F . Cairns , Webster Williams , A . Ricketts , Joseph Cantor , II . D . Burton , J . Busfield , Dr . Macpherson , li . Brammell , and others ; the accompaniments being played by Bros . Burgess , Monk , Collinson , Cantor , and Chambers .
BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1743 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Town Hall , on 'Thursday , the 2 nd ult ., xvhen there xvas a numerous and influential gathering of the Fraternity . Bro . j . P . McArthur , J . P ., ex-mayor of the borough , took the chair as the retiring VV . M . at the opening of thr lodge , and xvas supported bv the folloxving officers : Uros . Dr . 'Thomas F . Voung . ' S . VV . ( VV . M . elect ); Councillor VV . R .
Brexvster , J . VV . ; J . Duncan , jun ., P . M . ; ) . C . Paterson , P . M . ; Councillor VV . II . Cleimnev , P . M . ; Councillor S . li . Ibbs , Treas ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Harold Wyatt , P . M . and Sec . ; R . Harley , S . D . ; Robert Scott , J . D . j and others . Among the visitors xvere Bros . VV . Poulsom , 603 , Mayor of Bootle ; Aldeiman J . F . Newell , P . M . 1055 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thomas Chesxvorth , P . P .
G . D . C Cheshire ; J . Wells , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , loSfi ; A . Samuels , P . M . 1350 ; Rev . J . Stoxvell , 1350 ; A . Barclay , VV . M . 11 S 2 ; J . Gricrson , VV . M . 175 O ; ) . B . M'Kenzie , P . M . and Treas . iboy ; VV . Ladyman , W . M . 1547 ; R . Warriner , P . M . 1 . 547 s II . M . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; 1 ) . Cumming , i (> o'j ; K . XV . Manning , 1 G 75 ; VV . Knight , 20 ; and others . Some preliminary business having been disposed of , Bro .
Dr . T . F . Voting was presented for installation by the retiring W .. VL , and the ceremony xvas performed by Uro . J . Duncan , jun ., P . M ., in a most impressive manner . The following ofiicers were afterxvards elected and invested : Bros . f . P . M'Arthur , I . P . M . ; VV . R . Brexvster , S . VV . ; R . li . ' Mitton , J . VV . ; Councillor Samuel li . Ibbs , P . M ., 'Treas . ( elected for the seventh time , and the first Worshipful Mastcrof the lodge ); J , Duncan , P . M ., M . C ;
Harold Wyatt , P . M ., Sec ; Robert Harley , Asst . Sec ; Robert Scott , S . D . ; Job Clarke , J . D . ; Isaac Platts , I . G . j R . Broxvn , S . S . ( by proxy ); Dr . Herbert Taylor , J . S . ; J . P . Bryan , lion . Org . ( re-appointed ) , and VV . Blake , Hon . 'Tyler ( re-elected ) . 'The brethren after the lodge xvas closed sit doxvn to dinner , admirably serx-ed by Bro . Robt . Scott , of the Wyndham Hotel . " The Health of H . M . G . M . the Oueen , and that of the
Prince of VVales and the rest of the Royal Family having been heartily honoured , the VV . M . rose , and in a fexvappropriate words proposed "The Health of our Masonic Rulers Supreme and Subordinate , " referring in special teinis of commendation to the R . W . P . G . M . ' s good government of his great province . Bro . J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 , P . P . G . S . W ., in replying , said that often as he had responded to this toast he still
experienced as much satisfaction as ever in so doing , for a better Masonic ruler than their R . W . P . G . M . they could not have . He displayed taste , judgment and ability , and his good qualities were as well appreciated in London at the Grand Lodge as in their oxvn immediate neighbourhood . He was thoroughl y xvell posted in all the details of the business of the various lodges in the province , in each of which his interest and supervision xvas by no means nominal .
Bro . Nexvell concluded by thanking the brethren . Bros . John Wells , P . M . 5 S 0 , P . P . G . D . C ; and T . Chcssxvorth , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire , also replied . Bro . Harold Wyatt , P . M ., proposed " The VVest Lancashire Masonic liducational Institution , " and in doing so expressed his satisfaction at the readiness xvith xvhich the brethren of 1473 alxvays came forivard to support the charities , not only thc metropolitan , in xvhich they had been
by no means backward , but more especially those of their oxvn province , and that xvhich Ihey xvere noxv aiked to honour more particularly . He felt sure the toast he had given them xvould receive their xvarmest sympathy , and he had much pleasure in coupling xvith it the name of Hro . Geo . Broadbridge , P . M . 241 , P . P . D . C Bro . Broadbridge , in responding , staled that when thc report of the West Lancashire Educational Institution came
out they xvould sec that more had been done this year than at any time previously . Of course , greater benefits to their little proteges meant greater expense , and he trusted that the brethren of the Bootle Lodge xvould do as xvell in the future as they had in the past years , and thanked them for the previous efforts and for coupling his name xvith the toast . " 'The Visiting Brethren" was proposed by thc VV . M .,
xvho said that the greatest gratification Ihey had in 1473 at their gatherings was to xvelcome llieir visitors . 'That evening they had the honour of the company of his Worship the Mayor and many other distinguished visitors , xvhom they xvere glad to see , and he knexv this toast would be enthusiastically received , lie coupled xvith it the names of their Worshipful Mayor ( Bro . Poulsom , 005 ) ; Bro . Rev . Dr . Hyde , P . S . W ., iuS 6 ; and Bro . Rev . John Sto . vell .
Bro . Poulsom thanked the VV . M . for the very kind manner in xvhich he had spoke of the visiting brethren , and of himself more particularly . He regretted that he xvas not oftener among them , but felt extremely gratified at having the present opportunity of meeting them . Mc might be alloxvcd to remark that one reason xvhy of lateyears he had not mixed so much xvith his brother Masons was , that at one time there xvas a tendency to make their
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gatherings purely convival meetings . He was extremel y pleased to find that in the Bootle Lodge charity , their highest jewel , was not placed in the second rank ; and he looked forward to be at some future time able to meet them in lodge much oftener than his ollicial duties xvould at present alloxv him to do . He hoped that the earnestness and devotion he noxv saxv in the Bootle Lodge xvould distinguish
it for al ! time for Freemasonry . When properly carriedout it xvas second only to one thing—their religion—as laid doxvn in tbe volume of the Sacred l . axv . Bro . Rev . Dr . H yde said he had considerable diffidence in folloxving the admirable speech of his predecessor , but he could not let the occasion . go by without thanking them for the hospitable manner in xvhich be xvas alxvays received
by them . Bro . Rev . John Stoxvell , as the personal friend of their esteemed VV . M ., also thanked the brethren , and stated he could assure them that that brother xvculd be a credit to them in the chair . He concluded by expressing his gratification at the excellent manner in which thc installation ceremony had been performed by Bro . Duncanand b
, y xvislung the lodge every prosperity . Bro . W . Ladyman , W . Sl ., 154 , and Bro . Gricrson , ¦ 75 o , also replied . Bro . J . P . McArthur , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " He had the more pleasure in doing so , he stated , as he xvas sure the brethren had made a good choice . Hro . Voting had gone through all the subordinate offices
with credit , and he xvas sure he xvould have a most successful year . Bro . Dr . T . VV . Voung , thanked the brethren heartily . At the same time he expressed the reluctance xvith which he accepted the post after such a successful Master as Bro . McArthur . Nevertheless he xvas cheered by the fact that he had thc " Hearty good wishes " of all the brethren , a good staff of ollicers , and the advice and support of thc
Past Masters to look forxvard to . He xvas determined , if possible , to hand doxvn the office to his successor xvith credit . He then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " in highly flatlet ing terms , and said he had much pleasure in presenting to him a token of llieir esteem , and wished him long life and prosperity . The toast xvas most heartily received .
'The presentation consisted of a handsome time-piece , xvith the following inscription : " Presented by the members of the Bootle Lodge ot Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , No . 1473 , to Hro . J . P . McArthur , LP . VV . M . ; as a mark of their esteem . " Bro . McArthur , xvho xvas much affected , said be could hardly express his appreciation of the kind fcc-liner xvhich
had prompted this gilt . I lc could only say he bad done his best for the lodge in his year of oilice , and he xvas extremely glad to see around him , and supporting their nexv W . iVL , the faces of those who first instituted the Uootle J-odge . He had one other favour to ask of them , and that was to support him as a Steward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in a manner xvhich Bootle might be
proud of , and concluded by thanking them one and all , and wishing 1473 prospeiity . " The Installing Master" xvas proposed by thc W . M . in terms highly commendatory of his impressive performance of the ceremony of installation , and of his many personal good qualities . Bro . John Duncan , jun ., P . M ., P . G . D . C , responded , and smd lie i-rinsirlor .-d ( It .. I ,,. ! ..,. I . T ., 1 lw . n ,. i . r ... i 1 ,:... 1 ...
, . ' — - - — ..... . w ..,,,. ,. uu IIUIIUI . ICU nun \ jy allowing him to perform the ceremony , which he had had much pleasure in doing . He had to inform the brethren of something that xvould give them great pleasure , viz ., that their Most Gracious Majesty had again escaped unhurt from the bullet of a xvould-be assassin . He read the paragraph to the brethren , after xvhich the I . P . M . called for three cheers for the Oueen , xvhich xvere immediately given enthusiastically .
"'The Past Masters " xvas given by the VV . M ., and responded to by Bro . S . F . Ibbs , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . S . B . ( lather of the lodge ); Uro . W . H . Clemmey , P . M . ; and Uro . J . C Paterson , P . M . Uro . Ibbs proposed "The Musical Brethren , " and said he was sure the biethren xvere highly indebted to them textile great enjoyment they had derived from an excellent programme xvell performed , lie hoped they would not
think he had been makmg any " bass" remarks ; if so they could give him a "tenner , " and he xvould "treble " it , so "alto " -gether if he sung in a duetto they would satisfy everyone . Hro . Bryan responded .
" 1 he Ofiicers " xvas spoken lo by Bros . R . II . Brexvster , S . W ; R . K . Milton , J . VV . ; and Dr . Herbert Taylor , J . S . Ihe musical programme xvas canicd out in a most effective manner b y Uros . A . Child , 175 ( 1 ; J . P . Uryan , Org . and musical director ; VV . Ouayle , 1325 " ; T . I- ' oulkcs , P . M . 1325 J and VV . Forrester , 1035 .
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PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . — 'I he weekly meeting of this lod ge of instruction xvas held on Monday evening , the Oth inst ., at the Jamaica Tavern , Southwark Park-road , Bermondsey , S . V .. ' 'The lodge xvas opened at eight p . m . by Bro . Davis , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Walker , S . VV . ; Read , J . W . ; Topp , S . D . j Chicken , J . D . j and Lastabrook , jun ., I . G . The ceremony of
initation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Lastabrook-, candidate . Bro . Fountain offered himself as a candidate for the Second Degree . He answered the usual questions , and xvas entrusted . _ 1 he lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Fountain xvas admitted and passed to thc degree of a F . C . Bro . Fountain then offered himself as a candidate for the Third Degree . He answered thc usual questions and xvas entrusted . The lodge xvas opened in the llnrd
Degree , Uro . Fountain was admitted , and thc ceremony of raising u-as most admirably performed by Hro . Topp , VV . M . ( W . M . S 70 ) . The lodge xvas afterwards resumed to the First Degree . On the motion of Hro . Kent , seconded by Bro . liastabrook , it was resolved that Bro . Chicken , VV . M . 63 , should be requested to rehearse the ceremony of installation 011 Monday evening , the 20 th inst . All duties being ended , the lodge xvas closed , and thc brethren adjourned .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . i 6 73 ) .-A meeting of this lodge of instruction xvas held on Thursday , thc 2 nd inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., Bros . Stoddart being the VV . M . ; Saunders , S . VV . ; Money , J . W , ; Chubb , S . D . ; Clark-
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Universe may be pleased to spare you in hca th arid happiness many years to reign over your faithfu and devoted subjects . — Signed , on ' behalf of the members , Andrew Pears , Worshipful Master ; John G . Carter , Secretary ; Masonic Hall , Windsor , 7 th March , 1 SS 2 . '
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 3-7 ) . —The monthly meeting was held on 'Thursday , the 2 nd instant , at the Freemasons' Hall . The following ^ brethren xvere present : Bros . H . Walmsley , VV . M . ; R . lornlins , S . VV . ; | . VVilson , | . VV . ; ] . Smetburst P . M ., Treas ; [ " . Danson , P . AL , Registrar ; J . W . lidxvards , Sec . ; VV . I . CunliffeS . D . R . K . Lisenden , J . D . ( hreemasou ) ; . . K .
, ; Lever , Org ; | . Smith , I . G . ; J . Sly , lyler ; VV . Nicholl , LP . M . ; lohii Bladon , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; Park Vickers , P . M . ; R . B . Harper , j . G . Elderton , John Garside , and II . Samuels , Stexvards ; " Charles Hart , fas . lickersley , Dr . Chas . Jas . Rix , Samuel Percival , Francis Hilton , I . V ' . . Middle-burst , and James Goodcn . Visitors : Bros . | amcs McGrath , S . VV . 140 X 1 ;
R . B . Carmichael , 1021 ; Win . Rumsey , ' . 1 , 157 ; Robert Daniel , 1 ' , 57 ; VV . IL Ballard , ,-, 50 ; R . L Spencer , 204 ; A . T . Forrest , I . G . 1 ( 133 ; Joseph I ) . Nelson , S . VV . 59 ; II . Lord and D . A . Murray , 204 . 'The lodge was opened in thc customary manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which the ballot xvas taken for Mr . Herbert loyne
Mapleston , and b ing pronounced in his favour , vvas declared elected . Bro . J . R . Lever , P . M ., took the chair of K . S ., by permission of the VV . M ., and initiated the candidate into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Ihe E . A . charge xvas impressively delivered by l > ro . J . Daxvson , P . M . 'There being no further business , the lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony . toasts
After partaking of supper , the usual xvere proposed and responded to , including that of' 1 he Initiate , xvho suitably acknowledged tbe same ; and during the evening those clever brethren Bros . Forrest , Ballard , Rumsey , and Murray performed thc farce of " Ihe Artful Dodge , " and elicited much laughter and applause from all present . The brethren separated shortly before eleven o ' clock .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . looo ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . I . F . Barrett , Prov . G . S ., VV . M ., presided , supported by his officers , viz .: Bros . C . Floyd , as S . VV . ; Dr . I ' . D . Grayson , J . VV . ; F . VVood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., I teas . ; G . K . Dawson , S . D . ; John Taylor , jun ., as LG . 5 A . Lucking ,
P . M ., P . / .., Prov " . D . C , M . C ; and A . Martin , lyler , 'There xvere also present Bros . G . Berrv , Prov . G . S ., I . P . M . ; Dr E . li . Phillips , P . M ., P . / ., P . P . G . D . ; J . C Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; | . R . Henimann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . F . . ones , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ; VV . II . Bingham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; .. . F . Harrington , P . M . ifio , Prov . G . P . ; L . Warren , jun ., ancl others . 'The xvork consisted of passing Bro . II . Ilotblack tothe
Second IK-grcc , wbich was very efficiently pel formed . I he explanation of the second tracing board xvas afterwards given by Bin . | . C Johnstone , P . M . A letter having been read from Bro . ' J . Ai Wardell , P . M ., P . Z .. the Secretary of the lodge , resigning the oilice , Bro . A . Lucking xyas appointed to the vacancy . Txvu candidates for initiation xvcre proposeel , and the lodge was then closed and adjourned .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . lo . si ) . — 'The monthly meeting' of this lodge xvas held on the 6 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athemeum , when there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . Ov ing to the unavoidable absence of thc VV . M . ( Bro . J . li . Hannah ) , Bro . II . Longman , P . M . and Sec , occupied the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Jas . Taylor , acting
I . P . M . ; ) . Cults , S . W . ; A . Stanley , J . VV . ; li . C . Moore , S . D . ; ( . ' Stanley , acting J . D . ; and Capt . Turner , I . G . Hro . Longman read the second of a series of lectures on "The Freemason's Lodge , " xvhich had been xvritten by the VV . M ., tbe subject treated being " just , perfect , and regular . " The xvriter first submitted that the essentia ! conditions oi a just , perfect , and tegular lodge
xvere just , when furnished with the three great lights ; perfect , xvhen it contained the constitutional number of members ; and regular when in possession of a xvarrant from a legall y constituted authority . On these bases , considered in their successive order , the VV . M . grounded a very interesting lecture , net the least portion of xvhich xvas that under the second head , in xvhich a vast number of instances both from Holy Writ and other sources bad been collated to The
show the importance of the number seven . ' lecture xvas a very exhaustive one , and ably handled , and at the close an interesting discussion took place on some of the points adduced by the VV . M . in support of his argument . A cordial vote of thanks to the W . M . for his instructive lecture xvas carried by acclamation , and after the usual proclamations had been made , eliciting hearty good wishes for the visiting brethren , the lodge xvas closed in peace , harmony , and love .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1 G 09 ) . — 'The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge , attended by upxvards of seventy brethren , took place at thc Masonic HaU , Hope-street , on 'Tuesday , the 2 SU 1 ult . The lodge xvas opened by Bro . John Atkinson , VV . M ., xvho xvas supported by Bros . VV . W . Sandbrook , I . P . M . ; VV . ConstantineP . M . ; VV . Savage , J . VV . ; ) . B . Mackenzie ,
, P . M ., Treas . ; ] . M . Boyd , Secretary ; 11 . P . Squire , S . D . ; J . L . Shrapnell , J . D . ; O . VV . Sanderson , LG . ; R . Burgess , Organist ; ' \ . )¦ Monk , Asst . Org . ; Dr . Whittle , II . Round , J . O . Maples , ancl C Buchanan , Stexvards ; VV . II . Ball , Tyler ; Josef Cantor , Captain Crowley , J . Hoult , VV . Calder , J . Chambers , D . Gumming , Ii . GrahamS . II . [ ones , L . Neubert , VV . Parker , A .
, Ricketts , II . Williams , E . W . White , I ' . J . Pilcher , R . Gelding , VV . S . Cook , C . Campion , Lieut . Ilawksxvorth , j . Boardman , VV . Addis , [ . Kect , J . L . Goedhart , C Burby , A . Wooiiich , VV . Williams , E . Carter , J . VV . Collinson , VV . Johnson , IL D . Burton , Ii . Braminall , and others .
The visitors included Bros . A . I lines , 10 S 2 ; R . White , S . D . 241 ; T . Peake , LP . M . C 07 ; T . Hoskins , 150 . 5 ; VV . Atherton , 82-5 ; J . Williams , 20 }; J . Banning , P . P . G . O . Cum . and West ; VV . II . Smythe , J . W . < j 8 ; J , Lecomber , VV . M . 1473 ; A . Bucknall , S . VV . Cf . 7 ; A . Samuels , P . M . 135 S ; A . V . Speer , P . M , 431 ; J . II
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Gregory , P . M . C 1 O 7 ; W . White , 1325 ; XV . \\ . Jexvitt , Sec . i ; , y , ;; E . Allen , 78 O ; C . R . Copeman , 78 ( 1 ; U . Bennett , P . M . 1299 ; the Rev . Dr . Hyde , 10 S 6 ; J . Busfield , 21 C ; Dr . F . Macpherson , 171 ; VV . Fi . Richardson , P . M . 1129 ; VV . Mellor , P . M . 75 S ; and others . After thc confirmation of the minutes , the ballot xvas laken for Mr . Gale St . John ( Dwight ) , and this having proved unanimously in his favour , he xvas duly initiated
into the Order . Four brethren xvcre passed to the Degree of F . C , Bros . F . Cairns , Cooke , Boardman , and Captain White ; the xvholc of the xvork being most impressively performed by tbe Master and his officers At the close of business the brethren adjourned to the large banqueting room , xvhere , under the presidency of Bro . Atkinson , W . M ., dinner xvas serx-cd to about seventy members and visitors .
Various toasts xverc proposed in appropriate terms by the VV . M ., and in reply to that of ' * The Visitors , " Uro . the Rev . Dr . Hyde spoke in eloquent terms of the delight lie bad experienced in paying a visit to the Dramatic Lodge , paying a high compliment to the artistes xvho performed the duties in connection xvith the stage xvith so
much success and ability . A capital entertainment xxas provided by Bros . F . Cairns , Webster Williams , A . Ricketts , Joseph Cantor , II . D . Burton , J . Busfield , Dr . Macpherson , li . Brammell , and others ; the accompaniments being played by Bros . Burgess , Monk , Collinson , Cantor , and Chambers .
BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1743 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of this lodge xvas held at the Town Hall , on 'Thursday , the 2 nd ult ., xvhen there xvas a numerous and influential gathering of the Fraternity . Bro . j . P . McArthur , J . P ., ex-mayor of the borough , took the chair as the retiring VV . M . at the opening of thr lodge , and xvas supported bv the folloxving officers : Uros . Dr . 'Thomas F . Voung . ' S . VV . ( VV . M . elect ); Councillor VV . R .
Brexvster , J . VV . ; J . Duncan , jun ., P . M . ; ) . C . Paterson , P . M . ; Councillor VV . II . Cleimnev , P . M . ; Councillor S . li . Ibbs , Treas ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Harold Wyatt , P . M . and Sec . ; R . Harley , S . D . ; Robert Scott , J . D . j and others . Among the visitors xvere Bros . VV . Poulsom , 603 , Mayor of Bootle ; Aldeiman J . F . Newell , P . M . 1055 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thomas Chesxvorth , P . P .
G . D . C Cheshire ; J . Wells , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , loSfi ; A . Samuels , P . M . 1350 ; Rev . J . Stoxvell , 1350 ; A . Barclay , VV . M . 11 S 2 ; J . Gricrson , VV . M . 175 O ; ) . B . M'Kenzie , P . M . and Treas . iboy ; VV . Ladyman , W . M . 1547 ; R . Warriner , P . M . 1 . 547 s II . M . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; 1 ) . Cumming , i (> o'j ; K . XV . Manning , 1 G 75 ; VV . Knight , 20 ; and others . Some preliminary business having been disposed of , Bro .
Dr . T . F . Voting was presented for installation by the retiring W .. VL , and the ceremony xvas performed by Uro . J . Duncan , jun ., P . M ., in a most impressive manner . The following ofiicers were afterxvards elected and invested : Bros . f . P . M'Arthur , I . P . M . ; VV . R . Brexvster , S . VV . ; R . li . ' Mitton , J . VV . ; Councillor Samuel li . Ibbs , P . M ., 'Treas . ( elected for the seventh time , and the first Worshipful Mastcrof the lodge ); J , Duncan , P . M ., M . C ;
Harold Wyatt , P . M ., Sec ; Robert Harley , Asst . Sec ; Robert Scott , S . D . ; Job Clarke , J . D . ; Isaac Platts , I . G . j R . Broxvn , S . S . ( by proxy ); Dr . Herbert Taylor , J . S . ; J . P . Bryan , lion . Org . ( re-appointed ) , and VV . Blake , Hon . 'Tyler ( re-elected ) . 'The brethren after the lodge xvas closed sit doxvn to dinner , admirably serx-ed by Bro . Robt . Scott , of the Wyndham Hotel . " The Health of H . M . G . M . the Oueen , and that of the
Prince of VVales and the rest of the Royal Family having been heartily honoured , the VV . M . rose , and in a fexvappropriate words proposed "The Health of our Masonic Rulers Supreme and Subordinate , " referring in special teinis of commendation to the R . W . P . G . M . ' s good government of his great province . Bro . J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 , P . P . G . S . W ., in replying , said that often as he had responded to this toast he still
experienced as much satisfaction as ever in so doing , for a better Masonic ruler than their R . W . P . G . M . they could not have . He displayed taste , judgment and ability , and his good qualities were as well appreciated in London at the Grand Lodge as in their oxvn immediate neighbourhood . He was thoroughl y xvell posted in all the details of the business of the various lodges in the province , in each of which his interest and supervision xvas by no means nominal .
Bro . Nexvell concluded by thanking the brethren . Bros . John Wells , P . M . 5 S 0 , P . P . G . D . C ; and T . Chcssxvorth , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire , also replied . Bro . Harold Wyatt , P . M ., proposed " The VVest Lancashire Masonic liducational Institution , " and in doing so expressed his satisfaction at the readiness xvith xvhich the brethren of 1473 alxvays came forivard to support the charities , not only thc metropolitan , in xvhich they had been
by no means backward , but more especially those of their oxvn province , and that xvhich Ihey xvere noxv aiked to honour more particularly . He felt sure the toast he had given them xvould receive their xvarmest sympathy , and he had much pleasure in coupling xvith it the name of Hro . Geo . Broadbridge , P . M . 241 , P . P . D . C Bro . Broadbridge , in responding , staled that when thc report of the West Lancashire Educational Institution came
out they xvould sec that more had been done this year than at any time previously . Of course , greater benefits to their little proteges meant greater expense , and he trusted that the brethren of the Bootle Lodge xvould do as xvell in the future as they had in the past years , and thanked them for the previous efforts and for coupling his name xvith the toast . " 'The Visiting Brethren" was proposed by thc VV . M .,
xvho said that the greatest gratification Ihey had in 1473 at their gatherings was to xvelcome llieir visitors . 'That evening they had the honour of the company of his Worship the Mayor and many other distinguished visitors , xvhom they xvere glad to see , and he knexv this toast would be enthusiastically received , lie coupled xvith it the names of their Worshipful Mayor ( Bro . Poulsom , 005 ) ; Bro . Rev . Dr . Hyde , P . S . W ., iuS 6 ; and Bro . Rev . John Sto . vell .
Bro . Poulsom thanked the VV . M . for the very kind manner in xvhich he had spoke of the visiting brethren , and of himself more particularly . He regretted that he xvas not oftener among them , but felt extremely gratified at having the present opportunity of meeting them . Mc might be alloxvcd to remark that one reason xvhy of lateyears he had not mixed so much xvith his brother Masons was , that at one time there xvas a tendency to make their
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gatherings purely convival meetings . He was extremel y pleased to find that in the Bootle Lodge charity , their highest jewel , was not placed in the second rank ; and he looked forward to be at some future time able to meet them in lodge much oftener than his ollicial duties xvould at present alloxv him to do . He hoped that the earnestness and devotion he noxv saxv in the Bootle Lodge xvould distinguish
it for al ! time for Freemasonry . When properly carriedout it xvas second only to one thing—their religion—as laid doxvn in tbe volume of the Sacred l . axv . Bro . Rev . Dr . H yde said he had considerable diffidence in folloxving the admirable speech of his predecessor , but he could not let the occasion . go by without thanking them for the hospitable manner in xvhich be xvas alxvays received
by them . Bro . Rev . John Stoxvell , as the personal friend of their esteemed VV . M ., also thanked the brethren , and stated he could assure them that that brother xvculd be a credit to them in the chair . He concluded by expressing his gratification at the excellent manner in which thc installation ceremony had been performed by Bro . Duncanand b
, y xvislung the lodge every prosperity . Bro . W . Ladyman , W . Sl ., 154 , and Bro . Gricrson , ¦ 75 o , also replied . Bro . J . P . McArthur , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " He had the more pleasure in doing so , he stated , as he xvas sure the brethren had made a good choice . Hro . Voting had gone through all the subordinate offices
with credit , and he xvas sure he xvould have a most successful year . Bro . Dr . T . VV . Voung , thanked the brethren heartily . At the same time he expressed the reluctance xvith which he accepted the post after such a successful Master as Bro . McArthur . Nevertheless he xvas cheered by the fact that he had thc " Hearty good wishes " of all the brethren , a good staff of ollicers , and the advice and support of thc
Past Masters to look forxvard to . He xvas determined , if possible , to hand doxvn the office to his successor xvith credit . He then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " in highly flatlet ing terms , and said he had much pleasure in presenting to him a token of llieir esteem , and wished him long life and prosperity . The toast xvas most heartily received .
'The presentation consisted of a handsome time-piece , xvith the following inscription : " Presented by the members of the Bootle Lodge ot Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , No . 1473 , to Hro . J . P . McArthur , LP . VV . M . ; as a mark of their esteem . " Bro . McArthur , xvho xvas much affected , said be could hardly express his appreciation of the kind fcc-liner xvhich
had prompted this gilt . I lc could only say he bad done his best for the lodge in his year of oilice , and he xvas extremely glad to see around him , and supporting their nexv W . iVL , the faces of those who first instituted the Uootle J-odge . He had one other favour to ask of them , and that was to support him as a Steward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in a manner xvhich Bootle might be
proud of , and concluded by thanking them one and all , and wishing 1473 prospeiity . " The Installing Master" xvas proposed by thc W . M . in terms highly commendatory of his impressive performance of the ceremony of installation , and of his many personal good qualities . Bro . John Duncan , jun ., P . M ., P . G . D . C , responded , and smd lie i-rinsirlor .-d ( It .. I ,,. ! ..,. I . T ., 1 lw . n ,. i . r ... i 1 ,:... 1 ...
, . ' — - - — ..... . w ..,,,. ,. uu IIUIIUI . ICU nun \ jy allowing him to perform the ceremony , which he had had much pleasure in doing . He had to inform the brethren of something that xvould give them great pleasure , viz ., that their Most Gracious Majesty had again escaped unhurt from the bullet of a xvould-be assassin . He read the paragraph to the brethren , after xvhich the I . P . M . called for three cheers for the Oueen , xvhich xvere immediately given enthusiastically .
"'The Past Masters " xvas given by the VV . M ., and responded to by Bro . S . F . Ibbs , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . S . B . ( lather of the lodge ); Uro . W . H . Clemmey , P . M . ; and Uro . J . C Paterson , P . M . Uro . Ibbs proposed "The Musical Brethren , " and said he was sure the biethren xvere highly indebted to them textile great enjoyment they had derived from an excellent programme xvell performed , lie hoped they would not
think he had been makmg any " bass" remarks ; if so they could give him a "tenner , " and he xvould "treble " it , so "alto " -gether if he sung in a duetto they would satisfy everyone . Hro . Bryan responded .
" 1 he Ofiicers " xvas spoken lo by Bros . R . II . Brexvster , S . W ; R . K . Milton , J . VV . ; and Dr . Herbert Taylor , J . S . Ihe musical programme xvas canicd out in a most effective manner b y Uros . A . Child , 175 ( 1 ; J . P . Uryan , Org . and musical director ; VV . Ouayle , 1325 " ; T . I- ' oulkcs , P . M . 1325 J and VV . Forrester , 1035 .
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PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . — 'I he weekly meeting of this lod ge of instruction xvas held on Monday evening , the Oth inst ., at the Jamaica Tavern , Southwark Park-road , Bermondsey , S . V .. ' 'The lodge xvas opened at eight p . m . by Bro . Davis , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Walker , S . VV . ; Read , J . W . ; Topp , S . D . j Chicken , J . D . j and Lastabrook , jun ., I . G . The ceremony of
initation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Lastabrook-, candidate . Bro . Fountain offered himself as a candidate for the Second Degree . He answered the usual questions , and xvas entrusted . _ 1 he lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Fountain xvas admitted and passed to thc degree of a F . C . Bro . Fountain then offered himself as a candidate for the Third Degree . He answered thc usual questions and xvas entrusted . The lodge xvas opened in the llnrd
Degree , Uro . Fountain was admitted , and thc ceremony of raising u-as most admirably performed by Hro . Topp , VV . M . ( W . M . S 70 ) . The lodge xvas afterwards resumed to the First Degree . On the motion of Hro . Kent , seconded by Bro . liastabrook , it was resolved that Bro . Chicken , VV . M . 63 , should be requested to rehearse the ceremony of installation 011 Monday evening , the 20 th inst . All duties being ended , the lodge xvas closed , and thc brethren adjourned .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . i 6 73 ) .-A meeting of this lodge of instruction xvas held on Thursday , thc 2 nd inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., Bros . Stoddart being the VV . M . ; Saunders , S . VV . ; Money , J . W , ; Chubb , S . D . ; Clark-