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the same day , exalted the same day , and advanced the same day , so that their Masonic work had gone on together , and therefore if he did speak of Bro . Eastes * valuable work for the province , he certainly was in a position to know something about it . Bro . Spencer , his especial colleague , was a hard working Mason , and he had no doubt that those who had just received their collars would do all in their power for the progress of Masonry in the
Province of Kent . He was pleased to see Bro . Penfold receive an honour that would be a stepping stone to something higher yet , because he felt that brother deserved it . He had often wanted to come to the lodge to thank them for their hearty support and kindness , and took the present opportunity of so doing . He wished the lodge success , and its Master a good and harmonious year of office . Bro . Jamblin spoke of the pleasure it afforded him again
to visit the Pattison Lodge , and after five years had a distinct remembrance of being much impressed not only with the genial hospitality of the lodge , but its good working . The position of a Grand Officer was a valuable one , but only so because it was esteemed by the brethren , who always received the Grand or Prov . Grand Officers with so much kindness and distinction . Bro . Thorpe said he quite forgot to mention in his speech
the splendid working of the lodge , nor should he soon forget the impressive and eloquent manner in which Bro . Edmonds had performed the installation ceremony that day . He congratulated both the lodge and that worthy brother upon such splendid working . In responding to the toast of his health , the W . M . assured the brethren that he felt deeply the responsibility placed upon him , and looked upon the honour done him as
one of the happiest and most exalted events of hts life . It was only four years ago that he , after a period of retirement , through ill-health , determined to go on in office , and then only on the invitation of Bro . Past Master Cook ; but , after serious consideration , he determined to go on . The work of that year was the Deacon's work , which he took a pride in , because he liked it , and since then he had gone through the other chairs . He had endeavoured to do his duty well ,
and hoped he had succeeded , and would so work as to bring his year of office to a successful issue . The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Visitors , " " The Officers , " and Tyler ' s toast . Bros . W . G . Lloyd , F . G . Nichols , R . F . Tyler , Atkinson , Ledger , Edmonds , Palmer , and C . Jolly contributed songs and recitations , and Bro . Tyler presided at the piano in his own inimitable style .
LIVERPOOL . —Royal Victoria Lodge ( "No . 1013 ) . —The 21 st anniversary of the consecration of this lodge gave special value to the annual installation proceedings at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the ist inst . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors , and the meeting throughout showed that this lodge has made considerable advancement in the estimation of the brethren connected with the Province of West Lancashire .
The progress and position of the lodge have been very materially increased and enhanced during the past year by the presence in the W . M . 's chair of Bro . Robert Johnson , who has very efficiently performed the duties of the chair . Bro . Johnson , the retiring VV . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . T . K . Hughes , P . M ., D . C ; C . A . Whitney , P . M . ; S . Chapman , I . P . M . ; T . E .
Tomlinson , P . M . ; S . Howard , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . H . Cooke , J . W . ; W . Longbottom , P . M ., P . P . G . A . P ., Treas . ; T . W . Edwards , Sec . ; VV . F . M'Donnell , S . D . ; F . Evans , J . D . ; T . R . Connell , I . G . ; VV . H . Thornton , S . S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . The very numerous and influential attendance of visitors included Bros . J . Cobham , P . M . 13 S 0 and 1609 ; R - Martin , P . G . Treas . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; W .
J . Newman , P . P . G . R . ; C . A . Luker , S . W . 241 ; R . White , VV . M . 241 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G S . D . ; E , C . Erwin , P . G . A . Sec . ; J . Beesley , P . G . S . ; l <" . Williams , 1620 ; G . Alexander , I . G . 1094 ; W . M . Bramham , SS ; T . Guile , Sec . 1325 j J . Pendleton , P . M . 241 ; J . F . Roberts , P . P . G . A . D . C ; C Johnson , 1756 ; P . Armstrong , 724 ; J . Jones , S 23 ; Eaton Batty , 1609 ; D . Gumming , 1609 ; R . A . Davies , I . P . M . 13 S 0 ; T . J .
Jarmand , S . D . 1325 ; and George VVilliams , iGop . After the transaction of some introductory business , Bro . R . Johnson , VV . M ., concluded a most successful year's occupancy of the chair by impressively giving the Second Degree to Bro . Herbert Jumbo ( son of Oko Jumbo , King of Bonny , West Coast of Africa ) , who travelled specially from London for the purpose of being present on this occasion . Bro . T . K . Hughes , P . M ., subsequently installed
Bro . Samuel Howard as W . M ., with much effectiveness , the presentation being made by Bros . P . M . 's Longbottom and Lunt . The following were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Robert Johnson , I . P . M . ; W . H . Cooke , S . W . ; T . VV . Edwards , J . W . ; VV . Longbottom , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . F . M'Donnell , Sec . ; F . Evans , S . D . ; T . R . Connell , J . D . ; T . K . Hughes , P . M ., D . C . ( re-appointed ) ; J . D . Cockerton , Org . ; John Jones
Assist . Org . ; W . H . Thornton , I . G . ; W . M'WiHiams , and J . W . Napton , Stwds . ; James Jack , Assist . Stwd . ; and P . Ball was re-elected Tyler for the 21 st time . At the conclusion ot business the brethren adjourned to tfie banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was supplied by Bro . J . Casey , the House Steward . The highly appropriate Shakesperian quotations on the artistic menu card , selected by Bro . R . Johnson , I . P . M ., were very
Rfeatly admired . An excellent musical programme was Riven by Bros . Eaton Batty , G . Evans , G . Broadbent , J . Jack , W . H . Cooke , T . VV . Edwards , VV . F . M'Donnell , J- Jones , and others . During the evening an exceedingly 'rtistic and valuable P . M . 's jewel was presented to Bro . ' 1- Johnson . I . P . M .. in recognition of his services to
Victoria Lodge during his year of office , and also during ™ e period he had been connected with it . Bro . John ^ ° bham , P . M . 1380 and 1609 , also took occasion to present the lodge with an artistically illuminated album , in recognition of the fact that it had attained its majority on that occasion .
BOROUGHGATE . —Royal Wharfedale Lodge jNo . 1108 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on ^ nday , the 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , when there „ - a a good muster of brethren present . Among the p p ° isAvere Bros * Heni * y Smith , D . P . G . M . ; Richardson , mrniA . '' M I 001 > Bodman , W . M . 1001 ; Jones , 1001 ; - " ¦ Adams , 1525 . Jhe minutes of the last meeting having been read and
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confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert Walker , S . W ., was presented by Bro . W . T . Marshall , the retiring W . M ., for the benefit of installation , the ceremony was performed by Bro . Laycock , P . M ., in a very able manner . The appointment of officers then took place as follows : Bros . W . T . Marshall , I . P . M . ; J . E . Lowrey , S . W . ; J . H . Payne , J . W . ; W . Laycock , P . M ., Treas . ; George Edson , Secretary ; R . Watkinson , S . D . ; W . T . Wilkinson , J . D . ;
Edmund Walker , I . G . ; VV . Weegmann , Steward ; and T . Houlding , Tyler . The Installing Master then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., wardens , and brethren . Bro Laycock was unanimously re-elected as Ithe lodge representative on the Provincial Charities Committee , after which the newly installed Master , on behalf of the brethren , presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Laycock in recognition of his services to the lodge . Bro . Laycock cordially
thanked the W . M . for the flattering terms in which he had alluded to him , and also the brethren for the handsome jewel they had presented him with . The W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Henry Smith , in responding to the salutations of the brethren , expressed the pleasure he felt at being present , and spoke in complimentary terms of the work done in the lodge . He thanked them for the hearty reception given to him , and wished the lodge all
success and prosperity . The thanks of the lodge were given to Bros . Albert Walker , W . M ., and Edmund Walker , I . G ., for their gift of 10 guineas to endow the W . M . 's chair ( Girls' School ) . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where songs , speeches , and good fare rendered the evening very enjoyable . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured ,
and the W . D . P . G . M ., in responding to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " said that the proposer of the toast had not placed West Yorkshire too high in saying that this province was second to none in England . West Yorkshire in the general working of its lodges , the promptitude with which it performed its business , and the amount of its subscriptions to the Masonic Charities , occupied a very distinguished position , which , he trusted , would long
be maintained . Bro . Richardson , P . P . G . P ., replying to the toast of "The Visiting Brethren , " said that in "Cole ' s List of Lodges , " A . D . 1767 , he found the following : — " No . 287 lodge , Half Moon . Held at the Half Moon Inn , at Otley , Yorkshire . Warrant dated August 16 , 1762 . Next on first Monday , monthly . " This was confirmed by " Wilson ' s
List , " A . D . 1777 , but no mention of it is made in "J . & B . List , 1 S 09 ( 23 rd edition ) , hence he concluded that the lodge must have been erased . This warrant might still be in existence , as there were instances of old warrants having been found among the documents of friendly societies , and he recommended that an effort should be made to discover what had become of this warrant .
TYWARDREATH .-St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 1151 ) . —At the installation meeting , on the 24 th ult ., Bro . D . T . J . Tuckey was inducted into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Rev . G . Ross , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . The following were afterwards invested as officers for the year , viz ., Bros . T . S . Bailey , S . VV . ; J . Werry , J . W . ; Rev . G . Ross , Chap . ; S . Verran ( elected ) , Treas . ; J . Nettle , P . M .,
bee ; T . H . Evans , i > . D . ; T . Kitt , J . D . ; Searle , D . C ; R . Randle , I . G . ; and Elliott , Tyler . The brethren dined at the New Inn , and spent a very agreeable evening together . Among those present were Bros . D . G . Derry , W . M . S 56 ; J . Doney , P . M . 856 ; Bassett , P . M . S 5 G ; T . Perry , J . W . S 56 ; B . Tredinnick , VV . M . 49 6 ; T . Spear , W . M . 330 ; Bailey , S . VV . 330 ; J . Clunes , 977 ; and W . Pascoe .
CHISLEHURST . — Chislehurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —The eleventh annual festival was held on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . T . C . Nunn , W . M . ; E . I . Goodale , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; VV . T . Brailey , J . W . ; VV . Hollis , Treas . ; J . C Main , Sec . ; R . Nevill , S . D . ; J . Marshall , J . D . ; W . Bishop , I . G . ; J . Rawles , Tyler ; VV . H . Drinkwater , I . P . M . ; J . R . Behenna , P . M . ; E .
Kipps , P . M ., P . G . O . Kent ; VV . Kipps , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Kent ; W . T . Hunt , John Tuck , C . F . Quicke , W . J . A . Cleaves , John Breton , XV . Powell , Robert Strachan , J . Mason , P . P . G . S . D . Middx . ; H . C . Dana , G . H . Dowsett , George Adam , and George Holding . Visitors : Bros . John Maclean , P . M . 1319 ; George Allen , P . M . 144 ; G . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; W . Eldridge Johnson , VV . M . 134 ; Dr . A . Forsyth , VV . M . 140 ; E . W . Nightingale , W . M .
87 ; Tilling , VV . M . elect 7 G 5 ; VV . Simpson , VV . M . 201 ; Walter Martin , W . M . elect S 79 ; Vivian Orchard , J . W . 79 ; W . Syder , S . D . 79 ; John J . White , I . G . 196 3 ; G . Russell , 1 S 0 ; W . R . Garrod , 79 ; and Herbert W . Roacl-1 , 55 . The installation of Bro . Edward Jarvis Goodale was
performed by Bro . Thomas C . Nunn , W . M . The new W . M . afterwards invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . VV . T . Brailey , S . W . ; Richard Nevill , J . W . ; W . Hollis , Treas . ; J . C Main , Sec ; W . T . Hunt , S . D . ; John Mason , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., J . D . ; Robt . Strachan , I . G . ; H . C . Dana , Stwd . ; C . F . Quicke , D . C . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler .
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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praedstreet , Paddington . Present : Bros . S . j . Humfress , W . M . ; J . J . Thomas , S . W . ; C . J . Morse , J . W . -, ' G . Read , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M ., Sec . ; D . Stroud , S . D .: F . Chandler , J . D . ; N . J . Stratton , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 19 * 14 ; C . Coleman , H . Robinson , and E , J . Day . Visitor .- Bro , J . C , Conway , 1891 . Thp Imlfrp \ un « nni > npil in dii ( . fnrm . nrwl the « ilnnti « c vu ,. rm -f > 3 / l
and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for next meeting on the 13 th inst ., who appointed his officers in rotation , Bro , Conway was elected a member . It was proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Humfress , for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair for the first time . It was then decided to invite the brethren among the Canadian Volunteers , to attend their meetings during their stay in England . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Woolstein , S . W . ; Grist , J . W . j Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec . ; Bowen , S . D . ; Coughlan , J . D . ; Spond , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Barker , Davis , Phillips . Forscutt . Power , and Dotterill .
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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barker being the candidate . Bro . Davis answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted ; the lodge was opened up , and Bro . Davis duly passed to the Degree ? . F-t " . Bro . Davis also answered thc questions leading to the -third Degree , and retired . The lodge was then closed in thc Second Degree . l ) r 0 . H . L . Phillips , of the joppa Lodge , No . iSS , was elected a member . Bro . S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . '
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on thc iwl inst ., when there were present Bros . D . Stroud , W . M . ; II . G . Marsden , S . W . ; K Kedge , J . W . ; J . B . Bromley , S . D . ; J . Skinner , P . M .. J . D . ; nlalvey , I . G .,- \ V . C . Smith , Precentor ; ' G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; 1-rank Gulliford , and T ; E . Weeks . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Reynolds offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the
ceremony . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked thc 4 th and Sth Sections of this lecture . On rising for the first time , liro . Ii . C . Malvey , 179 , and 7 SS , was unanimously elected a join-V , \ i . " ™" '" "" s lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; and seconded by Bro . | . U . Bromley . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro H . G . Marsden be the W . M . for the ensuing week ; seconded by Bro . J . W ., carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for thc third time , thc W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , all expressing delight at thc clear manner in which he had given the charge after initiation . Nothing further offering for the good ot '• reemasonry , the lodge was closed in peace andharmonv .
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MELBOURNE . —Melbourne Conclave ( No . i 43 ) - ~ This recently formed conclave , and the first in Australia proper , commenced active work on the 14 th of May last . The assembly was summoned at the New treasury Hotel , at 7 p . m ., when a conclave was opened by Em . Sir Kmght W . F . Lamonby , P . S . Dykes Conclave * No . 3 6 ; Em . Sir Kmght T . H . Lempriere , D . G . Secretary Victoria ( E . G . ) , M . P . S . designatewho had
-, pre viously been consecrated and enthroned , occupying the chair of Viceroy . The roll of the sir knights having been called , a ballot was taken for no fewer than 19 candidates , all of whom were elected , amongst them being Bros . Dr . Balls-Headley , D . G . S . VV . ( E . C ); W . Gledhill , P . D . G . JR £ , * T ) R * W- W . Mantell , D . G . A . Chaplain ( E . G . ); J H . Henderson , P . D . G . S . D . ( E . C . ); W . F . Dixon , P . D . G . J . D . ( E . C ); W . Davis . P D . O . n f" * .
( li . C . ); and other brethren of distinction . Em . Sir Knt Lieut .-Col . H . S Brownrigg , 32 , P . D . D . G . M . of the Punjaub , Past Viceroy of the Hiram Conclave , Rawal Pindee , East Indies , was also balloted for and elected a joining sir knight . The presiding sovereign intimated that he had received authority from the Grand Imperial Council of the Order to confer the grade of P . S . on Em . Sir Knt . Colonel Brownrigg , but on account of the gallant sir
knight s military duties preventing his attendance that evening , the enthronement would be performed on a subsequent occasion . Thirteen of the candidates being in attendance , they were regularly installed and proclaimed knights of the Order , after which the presiding Sovereign delivered the historical oration . The Melbourne Conclave was then solemnly consecrated and dedicated to the work of Christian Masonry and the
Presiding Sovereign , the entire ceremony being witnessed and listened to with deep interest by the sir knights . Em . bir Knight T . H . Lempriere then ascended the throne , and the succeeding orders of the day were proceeded with . Sir Kmght Charles Shaw , the V . E . designate , having resigned that ollice , the sir kni ghts unanimously elected Sir Knicht Dr . J . J . h . Willmott , P . D . G . Pres . B . G . P . ( E . C ) , to the post , and he will be consecrated at the next assembl The
y . fo lowing officers were appointed and invested : Sir Kniirhts W . R . Nicholls , S . G . ; T . H . Henderson , J . G . ; W . F . Dixon , fi-eas . ; A . S , Manders , Rec . ; Dr . Woolley , £ r ef }?¦ » ^' ' *^ d * Br * '• Charles Brow " . Almoner ; W . Gledhill , H . ; Dr . Balls-Headley , Orator ; David I-. ee , Org . ; and J . Paul , Sentinel . Several new candidate * having been proposed , the conclave was closed in F . U . Z . ¦
subsequently the sir knights proceeded to refection , and ?? n t a p , easant evening , under the presidency of the M . P . S ., a most successful gathering , that augurs well for the future prosperity of the Red Cross Order in the colony of Victoria , coming to a close at midnight . As soon as there are a sufficient number of members , it is proposed to adopt the system of drill authorised by the Grand Imperial Council .
Last Monday week at Chorley , Lancashire , a verj ; handsome P . Z . ' s and founder ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Thomas Forrester , the occasion being the first anniversary of the consecration of the Earl of Lathom Chapter , No . 730 . Comp . Forrester , who is well-known in the district of Chorley , is the proprietor of an extensive logwood dye manufactory , and was the principal founder of the above-mentioned chapter . His great interest and
zeal in the welfare and prosperity of Royal Arch Masonry was amply proved by presenting the furniture , jewels , & c , to the new chapter at his own cost . In appreciation of his kindness and valuable services , the companions presented him , as stated above , with a handsome jewel made of 18 carat gold , the outer circle of which was enamelled in red letters , with the name and number of the chapter . The crown was jewelled with a diamond , ruby , and emerald .
Un the ribbon were three handsome bars , one having the word " Founder , " theother two " ist M . E . Z ., 1 SS 4-5 , " and " 2 nd M . E . Z . 18 S 5-G , " in raised letters . Between the bars and on the ribbon was a gold triangle , engraved with Lord Lathom ' s arms , whilst the back of the jewel bore a suitable inscription . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Unwholesome Changes . —
The changeable weather is causing ] much sickness , and exerting the most powerful influence in deranging the secretions of the body . Alternating chills and heats so derange the capillary circulation , that skin , liver , stomach , or lungs must become disordered . Hoi . loway ' s Ointment , well rubbed over these organs twice a day , proves the quickest , safest , and best corrective , lt penetrates the
skin , enters the deeper structures , purifies their blood , cleanses their [ substance , equalises their circulation , and renders their secretions abundant without annoying , irritating , or exhausting them . This Ointment , perseveringly used , aided by occasional doses of their far famed Pills , is capable of removing all the formidable evils induced by variable -weatherand its attendant impurities . — [ ADVT .
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the same day , exalted the same day , and advanced the same day , so that their Masonic work had gone on together , and therefore if he did speak of Bro . Eastes * valuable work for the province , he certainly was in a position to know something about it . Bro . Spencer , his especial colleague , was a hard working Mason , and he had no doubt that those who had just received their collars would do all in their power for the progress of Masonry in the
Province of Kent . He was pleased to see Bro . Penfold receive an honour that would be a stepping stone to something higher yet , because he felt that brother deserved it . He had often wanted to come to the lodge to thank them for their hearty support and kindness , and took the present opportunity of so doing . He wished the lodge success , and its Master a good and harmonious year of office . Bro . Jamblin spoke of the pleasure it afforded him again
to visit the Pattison Lodge , and after five years had a distinct remembrance of being much impressed not only with the genial hospitality of the lodge , but its good working . The position of a Grand Officer was a valuable one , but only so because it was esteemed by the brethren , who always received the Grand or Prov . Grand Officers with so much kindness and distinction . Bro . Thorpe said he quite forgot to mention in his speech
the splendid working of the lodge , nor should he soon forget the impressive and eloquent manner in which Bro . Edmonds had performed the installation ceremony that day . He congratulated both the lodge and that worthy brother upon such splendid working . In responding to the toast of his health , the W . M . assured the brethren that he felt deeply the responsibility placed upon him , and looked upon the honour done him as
one of the happiest and most exalted events of hts life . It was only four years ago that he , after a period of retirement , through ill-health , determined to go on in office , and then only on the invitation of Bro . Past Master Cook ; but , after serious consideration , he determined to go on . The work of that year was the Deacon's work , which he took a pride in , because he liked it , and since then he had gone through the other chairs . He had endeavoured to do his duty well ,
and hoped he had succeeded , and would so work as to bring his year of office to a successful issue . The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Visitors , " " The Officers , " and Tyler ' s toast . Bros . W . G . Lloyd , F . G . Nichols , R . F . Tyler , Atkinson , Ledger , Edmonds , Palmer , and C . Jolly contributed songs and recitations , and Bro . Tyler presided at the piano in his own inimitable style .
LIVERPOOL . —Royal Victoria Lodge ( "No . 1013 ) . —The 21 st anniversary of the consecration of this lodge gave special value to the annual installation proceedings at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the ist inst . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors , and the meeting throughout showed that this lodge has made considerable advancement in the estimation of the brethren connected with the Province of West Lancashire .
The progress and position of the lodge have been very materially increased and enhanced during the past year by the presence in the W . M . 's chair of Bro . Robert Johnson , who has very efficiently performed the duties of the chair . Bro . Johnson , the retiring VV . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . T . K . Hughes , P . M ., D . C ; C . A . Whitney , P . M . ; S . Chapman , I . P . M . ; T . E .
Tomlinson , P . M . ; S . Howard , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . H . Cooke , J . W . ; W . Longbottom , P . M ., P . P . G . A . P ., Treas . ; T . W . Edwards , Sec . ; VV . F . M'Donnell , S . D . ; F . Evans , J . D . ; T . R . Connell , I . G . ; VV . H . Thornton , S . S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . The very numerous and influential attendance of visitors included Bros . J . Cobham , P . M . 13 S 0 and 1609 ; R - Martin , P . G . Treas . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; W .
J . Newman , P . P . G . R . ; C . A . Luker , S . W . 241 ; R . White , VV . M . 241 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G S . D . ; E , C . Erwin , P . G . A . Sec . ; J . Beesley , P . G . S . ; l <" . Williams , 1620 ; G . Alexander , I . G . 1094 ; W . M . Bramham , SS ; T . Guile , Sec . 1325 j J . Pendleton , P . M . 241 ; J . F . Roberts , P . P . G . A . D . C ; C Johnson , 1756 ; P . Armstrong , 724 ; J . Jones , S 23 ; Eaton Batty , 1609 ; D . Gumming , 1609 ; R . A . Davies , I . P . M . 13 S 0 ; T . J .
Jarmand , S . D . 1325 ; and George VVilliams , iGop . After the transaction of some introductory business , Bro . R . Johnson , VV . M ., concluded a most successful year's occupancy of the chair by impressively giving the Second Degree to Bro . Herbert Jumbo ( son of Oko Jumbo , King of Bonny , West Coast of Africa ) , who travelled specially from London for the purpose of being present on this occasion . Bro . T . K . Hughes , P . M ., subsequently installed
Bro . Samuel Howard as W . M ., with much effectiveness , the presentation being made by Bros . P . M . 's Longbottom and Lunt . The following were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Robert Johnson , I . P . M . ; W . H . Cooke , S . W . ; T . VV . Edwards , J . W . ; VV . Longbottom , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . F . M'Donnell , Sec . ; F . Evans , S . D . ; T . R . Connell , J . D . ; T . K . Hughes , P . M ., D . C . ( re-appointed ) ; J . D . Cockerton , Org . ; John Jones
Assist . Org . ; W . H . Thornton , I . G . ; W . M'WiHiams , and J . W . Napton , Stwds . ; James Jack , Assist . Stwd . ; and P . Ball was re-elected Tyler for the 21 st time . At the conclusion ot business the brethren adjourned to tfie banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was supplied by Bro . J . Casey , the House Steward . The highly appropriate Shakesperian quotations on the artistic menu card , selected by Bro . R . Johnson , I . P . M ., were very
Rfeatly admired . An excellent musical programme was Riven by Bros . Eaton Batty , G . Evans , G . Broadbent , J . Jack , W . H . Cooke , T . VV . Edwards , VV . F . M'Donnell , J- Jones , and others . During the evening an exceedingly 'rtistic and valuable P . M . 's jewel was presented to Bro . ' 1- Johnson . I . P . M .. in recognition of his services to
Victoria Lodge during his year of office , and also during ™ e period he had been connected with it . Bro . John ^ ° bham , P . M . 1380 and 1609 , also took occasion to present the lodge with an artistically illuminated album , in recognition of the fact that it had attained its majority on that occasion .
BOROUGHGATE . —Royal Wharfedale Lodge jNo . 1108 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on ^ nday , the 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , when there „ - a a good muster of brethren present . Among the p p ° isAvere Bros * Heni * y Smith , D . P . G . M . ; Richardson , mrniA . '' M I 001 > Bodman , W . M . 1001 ; Jones , 1001 ; - " ¦ Adams , 1525 . Jhe minutes of the last meeting having been read and
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confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert Walker , S . W ., was presented by Bro . W . T . Marshall , the retiring W . M ., for the benefit of installation , the ceremony was performed by Bro . Laycock , P . M ., in a very able manner . The appointment of officers then took place as follows : Bros . W . T . Marshall , I . P . M . ; J . E . Lowrey , S . W . ; J . H . Payne , J . W . ; W . Laycock , P . M ., Treas . ; George Edson , Secretary ; R . Watkinson , S . D . ; W . T . Wilkinson , J . D . ;
Edmund Walker , I . G . ; VV . Weegmann , Steward ; and T . Houlding , Tyler . The Installing Master then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., wardens , and brethren . Bro Laycock was unanimously re-elected as Ithe lodge representative on the Provincial Charities Committee , after which the newly installed Master , on behalf of the brethren , presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Laycock in recognition of his services to the lodge . Bro . Laycock cordially
thanked the W . M . for the flattering terms in which he had alluded to him , and also the brethren for the handsome jewel they had presented him with . The W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Henry Smith , in responding to the salutations of the brethren , expressed the pleasure he felt at being present , and spoke in complimentary terms of the work done in the lodge . He thanked them for the hearty reception given to him , and wished the lodge all
success and prosperity . The thanks of the lodge were given to Bros . Albert Walker , W . M ., and Edmund Walker , I . G ., for their gift of 10 guineas to endow the W . M . 's chair ( Girls' School ) . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where songs , speeches , and good fare rendered the evening very enjoyable . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured ,
and the W . D . P . G . M ., in responding to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " said that the proposer of the toast had not placed West Yorkshire too high in saying that this province was second to none in England . West Yorkshire in the general working of its lodges , the promptitude with which it performed its business , and the amount of its subscriptions to the Masonic Charities , occupied a very distinguished position , which , he trusted , would long
be maintained . Bro . Richardson , P . P . G . P ., replying to the toast of "The Visiting Brethren , " said that in "Cole ' s List of Lodges , " A . D . 1767 , he found the following : — " No . 287 lodge , Half Moon . Held at the Half Moon Inn , at Otley , Yorkshire . Warrant dated August 16 , 1762 . Next on first Monday , monthly . " This was confirmed by " Wilson ' s
List , " A . D . 1777 , but no mention of it is made in "J . & B . List , 1 S 09 ( 23 rd edition ) , hence he concluded that the lodge must have been erased . This warrant might still be in existence , as there were instances of old warrants having been found among the documents of friendly societies , and he recommended that an effort should be made to discover what had become of this warrant .
TYWARDREATH .-St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 1151 ) . —At the installation meeting , on the 24 th ult ., Bro . D . T . J . Tuckey was inducted into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Rev . G . Ross , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . The following were afterwards invested as officers for the year , viz ., Bros . T . S . Bailey , S . VV . ; J . Werry , J . W . ; Rev . G . Ross , Chap . ; S . Verran ( elected ) , Treas . ; J . Nettle , P . M .,
bee ; T . H . Evans , i > . D . ; T . Kitt , J . D . ; Searle , D . C ; R . Randle , I . G . ; and Elliott , Tyler . The brethren dined at the New Inn , and spent a very agreeable evening together . Among those present were Bros . D . G . Derry , W . M . S 56 ; J . Doney , P . M . 856 ; Bassett , P . M . S 5 G ; T . Perry , J . W . S 56 ; B . Tredinnick , VV . M . 49 6 ; T . Spear , W . M . 330 ; Bailey , S . VV . 330 ; J . Clunes , 977 ; and W . Pascoe .
CHISLEHURST . — Chislehurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —The eleventh annual festival was held on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . T . C . Nunn , W . M . ; E . I . Goodale , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; VV . T . Brailey , J . W . ; VV . Hollis , Treas . ; J . C Main , Sec . ; R . Nevill , S . D . ; J . Marshall , J . D . ; W . Bishop , I . G . ; J . Rawles , Tyler ; VV . H . Drinkwater , I . P . M . ; J . R . Behenna , P . M . ; E .
Kipps , P . M ., P . G . O . Kent ; VV . Kipps , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Kent ; W . T . Hunt , John Tuck , C . F . Quicke , W . J . A . Cleaves , John Breton , XV . Powell , Robert Strachan , J . Mason , P . P . G . S . D . Middx . ; H . C . Dana , G . H . Dowsett , George Adam , and George Holding . Visitors : Bros . John Maclean , P . M . 1319 ; George Allen , P . M . 144 ; G . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; W . Eldridge Johnson , VV . M . 134 ; Dr . A . Forsyth , VV . M . 140 ; E . W . Nightingale , W . M .
87 ; Tilling , VV . M . elect 7 G 5 ; VV . Simpson , VV . M . 201 ; Walter Martin , W . M . elect S 79 ; Vivian Orchard , J . W . 79 ; W . Syder , S . D . 79 ; John J . White , I . G . 196 3 ; G . Russell , 1 S 0 ; W . R . Garrod , 79 ; and Herbert W . Roacl-1 , 55 . The installation of Bro . Edward Jarvis Goodale was
performed by Bro . Thomas C . Nunn , W . M . The new W . M . afterwards invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . VV . T . Brailey , S . W . ; Richard Nevill , J . W . ; W . Hollis , Treas . ; J . C Main , Sec ; W . T . Hunt , S . D . ; John Mason , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., J . D . ; Robt . Strachan , I . G . ; H . C . Dana , Stwd . ; C . F . Quicke , D . C . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler .
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INSTRUCTION .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praedstreet , Paddington . Present : Bros . S . j . Humfress , W . M . ; J . J . Thomas , S . W . ; C . J . Morse , J . W . -, ' G . Read , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M ., Sec . ; D . Stroud , S . D .: F . Chandler , J . D . ; N . J . Stratton , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 19 * 14 ; C . Coleman , H . Robinson , and E , J . Day . Visitor .- Bro , J . C , Conway , 1891 . Thp Imlfrp \ un « nni > npil in dii ( . fnrm . nrwl the « ilnnti « c vu ,. rm -f > 3 / l
and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for next meeting on the 13 th inst ., who appointed his officers in rotation , Bro , Conway was elected a member . It was proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Humfress , for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair for the first time . It was then decided to invite the brethren among the Canadian Volunteers , to attend their meetings during their stay in England . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Woolstein , S . W . ; Grist , J . W . j Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec . ; Bowen , S . D . ; Coughlan , J . D . ; Spond , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Barker , Davis , Phillips . Forscutt . Power , and Dotterill .
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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barker being the candidate . Bro . Davis answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted ; the lodge was opened up , and Bro . Davis duly passed to the Degree ? . F-t " . Bro . Davis also answered thc questions leading to the -third Degree , and retired . The lodge was then closed in thc Second Degree . l ) r 0 . H . L . Phillips , of the joppa Lodge , No . iSS , was elected a member . Bro . S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . '
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on thc iwl inst ., when there were present Bros . D . Stroud , W . M . ; II . G . Marsden , S . W . ; K Kedge , J . W . ; J . B . Bromley , S . D . ; J . Skinner , P . M .. J . D . ; nlalvey , I . G .,- \ V . C . Smith , Precentor ; ' G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; 1-rank Gulliford , and T ; E . Weeks . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Reynolds offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the
ceremony . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked thc 4 th and Sth Sections of this lecture . On rising for the first time , liro . Ii . C . Malvey , 179 , and 7 SS , was unanimously elected a join-V , \ i . " ™" '" "" s lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; and seconded by Bro . | . U . Bromley . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro H . G . Marsden be the W . M . for the ensuing week ; seconded by Bro . J . W ., carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for thc third time , thc W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , all expressing delight at thc clear manner in which he had given the charge after initiation . Nothing further offering for the good ot '• reemasonry , the lodge was closed in peace andharmonv .
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MELBOURNE . —Melbourne Conclave ( No . i 43 ) - ~ This recently formed conclave , and the first in Australia proper , commenced active work on the 14 th of May last . The assembly was summoned at the New treasury Hotel , at 7 p . m ., when a conclave was opened by Em . Sir Kmght W . F . Lamonby , P . S . Dykes Conclave * No . 3 6 ; Em . Sir Kmght T . H . Lempriere , D . G . Secretary Victoria ( E . G . ) , M . P . S . designatewho had
-, pre viously been consecrated and enthroned , occupying the chair of Viceroy . The roll of the sir knights having been called , a ballot was taken for no fewer than 19 candidates , all of whom were elected , amongst them being Bros . Dr . Balls-Headley , D . G . S . VV . ( E . C ); W . Gledhill , P . D . G . JR £ , * T ) R * W- W . Mantell , D . G . A . Chaplain ( E . G . ); J H . Henderson , P . D . G . S . D . ( E . C . ); W . F . Dixon , P . D . G . J . D . ( E . C ); W . Davis . P D . O . n f" * .
( li . C . ); and other brethren of distinction . Em . Sir Knt Lieut .-Col . H . S Brownrigg , 32 , P . D . D . G . M . of the Punjaub , Past Viceroy of the Hiram Conclave , Rawal Pindee , East Indies , was also balloted for and elected a joining sir knight . The presiding sovereign intimated that he had received authority from the Grand Imperial Council of the Order to confer the grade of P . S . on Em . Sir Knt . Colonel Brownrigg , but on account of the gallant sir
knight s military duties preventing his attendance that evening , the enthronement would be performed on a subsequent occasion . Thirteen of the candidates being in attendance , they were regularly installed and proclaimed knights of the Order , after which the presiding Sovereign delivered the historical oration . The Melbourne Conclave was then solemnly consecrated and dedicated to the work of Christian Masonry and the
Presiding Sovereign , the entire ceremony being witnessed and listened to with deep interest by the sir knights . Em . bir Knight T . H . Lempriere then ascended the throne , and the succeeding orders of the day were proceeded with . Sir Kmght Charles Shaw , the V . E . designate , having resigned that ollice , the sir kni ghts unanimously elected Sir Knicht Dr . J . J . h . Willmott , P . D . G . Pres . B . G . P . ( E . C ) , to the post , and he will be consecrated at the next assembl The
y . fo lowing officers were appointed and invested : Sir Kniirhts W . R . Nicholls , S . G . ; T . H . Henderson , J . G . ; W . F . Dixon , fi-eas . ; A . S , Manders , Rec . ; Dr . Woolley , £ r ef }?¦ » ^' ' *^ d * Br * '• Charles Brow " . Almoner ; W . Gledhill , H . ; Dr . Balls-Headley , Orator ; David I-. ee , Org . ; and J . Paul , Sentinel . Several new candidate * having been proposed , the conclave was closed in F . U . Z . ¦
subsequently the sir knights proceeded to refection , and ?? n t a p , easant evening , under the presidency of the M . P . S ., a most successful gathering , that augurs well for the future prosperity of the Red Cross Order in the colony of Victoria , coming to a close at midnight . As soon as there are a sufficient number of members , it is proposed to adopt the system of drill authorised by the Grand Imperial Council .
Last Monday week at Chorley , Lancashire , a verj ; handsome P . Z . ' s and founder ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Thomas Forrester , the occasion being the first anniversary of the consecration of the Earl of Lathom Chapter , No . 730 . Comp . Forrester , who is well-known in the district of Chorley , is the proprietor of an extensive logwood dye manufactory , and was the principal founder of the above-mentioned chapter . His great interest and
zeal in the welfare and prosperity of Royal Arch Masonry was amply proved by presenting the furniture , jewels , & c , to the new chapter at his own cost . In appreciation of his kindness and valuable services , the companions presented him , as stated above , with a handsome jewel made of 18 carat gold , the outer circle of which was enamelled in red letters , with the name and number of the chapter . The crown was jewelled with a diamond , ruby , and emerald .
Un the ribbon were three handsome bars , one having the word " Founder , " theother two " ist M . E . Z ., 1 SS 4-5 , " and " 2 nd M . E . Z . 18 S 5-G , " in raised letters . Between the bars and on the ribbon was a gold triangle , engraved with Lord Lathom ' s arms , whilst the back of the jewel bore a suitable inscription . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Unwholesome Changes . —
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