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8 . Chapman , Alfred Brookman , Jolliffe , Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; W . W . Landell . Visitors : Bros . J . C . Parkinson ' P . G . D . ; Dr . W . Walford , De Lucca . Bros . Lee , Smith ' and Chapman were raised to the Third Degree ; Bro-Brookman was passed to the Second Degree ; Dr . Samuel Benton , and Mr . John Jackson were initiated into Freemasonry .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The last regular meeting before the vacation was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the Lodge was opened at 7 . 45 by Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . M ., supported by the following officers : Bros . Brown , I . P . M . ; Falkner , S . W . ; J . Turner , P . M . as J . W . ; Ashley , P . M ., and Treas . ; Braham , Sec ; Wilton , P . M . and Dir of Cer . ;

Gummer , S . D . ; Hunt , J . D . ; Radway , I . G . ; Robinson , Steward ; Bigwood , Tyler ; Past Masters Cooper , Moutrie , Clark , Rubie , and Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and P . M . 43 and 95 8 . A few other members were present and many visitors from Nos . 53 and 906 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , several matters of no public interest were

discussed and settled . On the circular of summons were the names of five candidates for initiation , already admitted by ballot , of whom two only were present , the absence of the others being satisfactorily explained by the W . M ., as also was that of the J . W . All preliminaries having been arranged , Messrs . R . Mann and Cartmel were introduced and duly initiated . Bros . Davies , Peach , W .

Baldwin , and Harris passed a very satisfactory examination as to their proficiency , were entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . Before they left the room , however , the W . M . announced a very valuable present to the lodge , consisting of a large , handsomely framed portrait in oil of the M . W . G . M ., the [ Prince of Wales , in full Masonic regalia , the gift of the new member , Bro . Harris . After

comments from several of the brethren on this act of liberality , and proof of his appreciation of his admission into the Order , a vote of thanks to the donor was carried by acclamation , who , in his reply , stated the portrait had been executed by his son , an artist by profession , and that as soon as qualified by age he would seek admission into the Craft . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The

candidates were re-introduced , and passed to the rank of F . C . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . Ashley , in highly complimentary terms , brought before the notice of the brethren thc admirable manner in which both the ceremonies had been rendered by the W . M . en this , thc second occasion of his presiding over a meeting of thc lodge , acquiescence in which was afforded by thc frequent plaudits

of those present , and the Secretary was requested to insert a special record thereof in the minutes . No other business offering the lodge was closed in the Second , and afterwards in the First Degree , and the brethren separated soon after ten o ' clock . KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the

Masonic Hall , on Thursday evening , the 26 th ult ., at 7 o ' clock . The W . M ., Bro . R . J . Nelson , was supported by Bros . McKay , S . W . ; R . Godfrey . W . M . 1074 , as J . W . ; T . Wilson , P . M . ; Banks , Sec . ; John Bowes , P . M . ' , P . J . G . W ., and a goodly number of brethren . The lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . announced that as there was an initiation .

passing , and raising , he should esteem it a favour if Bro . Bowes , the Senior Grand Warden of the province , would take the Third Degree . Bro . Bowes then took thc chair of K . S ., and raised Bro . Rodick to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The other labour having been completed by thc W . M . in a highly satisfactory manner , the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities .

BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( No . -40 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge held their last meeting for the season at the Swan Hotel . There were present in lodge nearly forty members of the lodge and visitors . The W . M ., Col . Stuart , in the chair , supported by Bros . Capt . E Green , J . P ., I . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Capt . Colburne , J . W . ; R . H . Coombs , S . D . ; J . Allan , J . D . ;

H . Thody , I . G . ; Dr . Prior , P . M ., Sec ; Alderman Sergeant , P . M ., Treas . ; Alderman J . R . Bull , P . M ., Steward . Bro . Piper , Organist , not being able to be present , Bro . A . Cookson ably performed on the organ during the ceremonies . Amongst the other brethren present we noticed the following : —Past Masters Cuthbert Whyley , G . P . Nash , Billson , and the Rev . Fawsett Ward ; Bros . James

Howard , J . P . Fry , Major Taselaw , otafford , Thompson , Pick , Ayrvrs , Roe , Carter , Whittaker , and Harris ; and as visitors Bros . R . Broughton Smith , P . M . •; 11 , 100 7 , l-jfio , and P . P . G . A . D . C . Leicester and Rutland " ; A . Lindsell , St . Andrew ' s , 803 ; and Bro . Flower , of thc Lodge Perseverance , Bombay , 351 . Bro . R . P . Jarvis was duly passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . H . Young , of Bedford , was

balloted for , elected , and afterwards initiated , both ceremonies being performed by thc W . M . ; Bro . Dr . Prior giving the charge in the First Degree in his usual happy manner . The votes for the Benevolent Fund having been disposed of , and other items of business gone through , and another resident of Bedford being duly proposed for initiation , the lodge was duly closed , and thirty-one brethren

sat down to an excellent supper , and spent a pleasant evening . WALMER . —Lord Warden Lodge ( No . 1096 ) . —On Friday , the 20 th ult ., the installation of Bro . A . H . Des Barres as Master of this lodge took place in thc lodge room at Deal . Bro . T . Ayling , the retiring Master , performed the ceremony in a most impressive manner , and

the way in which the new Master and his officers performed their duties afterwards showed they had not suffered from lack of good teaching during the past year . The business of thc lodge having been disposer ! of , the Worshipful Master , on behalf of himself and the whole of the members of the lodge , presented a magnificent jewel ( purchased by subscription ) to the retiring Master , as some slight token of the high appreciation of his

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many excellent qualities , but above all his untiring energy and zeal in the cause of Masonry . The Worshipful Master accompanied the presentation with a few well chosen appropriate words , which were heartily endorsed by all present , and suitably responded to by Bro . Ayling . The dinner was held at the Royal Hotel , to which about forty sat down . In the evening the usual toasts were

given and . heartily responded to , and the claims of the Masonic charities were prominently brought forward . The following visitors were present : Bros . Hayman , W . M . ; Bird , Mason , Ralph , Browning , Apps , Cavell , Gregg , Bent , and Solly , of No . 784 , Deal ; H . S . Watts , W . M . ; Emmerson , Mate , Hill , F . Baker , Woodruff , C . Baker , Hathaway , 1206 , Sandwich ; H . Sanctuary , 1428 ;

H . M . Baker , W . M ., and W . H . Smeath , 1208 ; Igglesden , of Lodge 199 . The proceedings were enlivened by songs and recitation , and Bro . Dooms presided at the piano with his usual skill and ability . HAMPTON . — Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge , and which was well attended , was held at the Lion Hotel on the 19 th ult .,

when there were present Bros . J . Hurst , W . M . ; J . Hammond , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hopwood , I . P . M . and Treas ., acting J . W . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , Sec . ; Raw , P . M . ; Sharp , P . M . 84 ; Knowles , acting S . D . ; Jessett , J . D . ; T . Ockenden , I . G . ; T . C . Walls , D . C . ; and Kent , A . W . S . The visitors were Bros . Bowra , Dobie , Scotland , and Jackson , 16 : 6 . The W . M . passed

Bro . C . Hole and initiated Messrs . Tozer and Forward . The ceremonies were well performed . A Past Master ' s jewel having been unanimously voted to the retiring W . M . for his services during his year of office , the louge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . In accordance with Masonic custom , the toasts that followed the refreshment of this emergency meeting were few and

but formally given . " The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., " and "The R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex" were heartily received . In proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Hopwood congratulated him upon the success that had thus far attended his year of office . The W . M ., in reply , briefly thanked the I . P . M . for the kindness and assistance that he had received at his hands during his

Mastership , and which was now nearly at an end . In conclusion he wished the members of the lodge health and every happiness during the summer recess . " The Initiates " and " The Visitors " followed , and those toasts were duly responded to by the brethren thus honoured . The last toast previous to that of the Tyler's was "The Officers . " In introducing this the W . M . dwelt at length upon

the great assistance he had received during his year not only from thc principal officers of thc lodge , namely , the Treasurer and the Secretary , but from all his staff down to those subordinate , but most useful officers , the Wine Stewards . He said that no Master could have been better supported , and he considered it his duty to make that open acknowledgment of his satisfaction with their efforts . This

toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bros . Hammond , Hopwood , Ockenden , Walls , and Kent replied on behalf of themselves and absent colleagues . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal efforts of Bros . Hurst , Walls , Knowle" , and ethers . The next meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Thursday in October next , when Bro . John Hammond , P . M . Jordan , S . W ., will be

duly installed into the chair of K . S . LIVERPOOL . —The Ancient Briton Lodge ( No . 167 s ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after consecration the previous week was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at thc Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The following officers were present : —Bros . j . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Reg ., W . M . ; Robert Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., S . W . ;

| . R . Bottomley , J . W . ; Rev . Rees Jenkins , Treas . ; Thos . Evans , Sec ; J . W . Johnson , S . D . " ; W . H . Parry , J . D . ; along with a large number of brethren proposed for joining and several visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the consecration meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for thirteen gentleman who had been proposed for initiation ,

and for thirty-six brethren who had been proposed for joining . All being declared duly elected , the following were then added to the list of officers previously appointed Bros . Edward Jones , I . G . ; Robert Fairclough , Org . ; D . S . Davies , W . M . 216 , M . C ; Dr . J . Howard Pughc and William Griffiths , Stewards . Nine candidates in attendance were duly initiated by the W . M ., the ancient charge

being given by thc S . W . The work as a whole was done in first-class style , and it was generally remarked that all the officers worked well for thc first night . A vote of thanks was proposed , carried , and ordered to be recorded for donations by the following brethren : —Dr . J . Kellett Smith , R . Wylie , J . R . Bottomley , W . H . Parry , E . O . C . Rothwell , Edward Jones , Thomas Evans , and also to

Bro . R . Wylie for a box of working tools . Previous to the lodge being closed , it was resolved that all the officers and two private members form a committee for the purpose of framing by-laws for thc guidance of the lodge . After hearty good wishes had been given by representatives of numerous sister lodges , the labours of the evening were brought to a close , and the brethren adjourned to

refreshment . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . A most gratifying and Tery unusual announcement was made in the course of the proceedings . The Treasurer stated he had paid all debts and charges , and yet he had £ 40 in hand on their first regular meeting night . This is a fact which augurs well for the future prosperity of the Ancient Briton ,

and they deserve the highest credit for thus starting on their career entirely free from the encumberance of debt , which too frequently hampers and cripples lodges . It may also be incidentally stated that Bro . J . R . Bottomley , J . W ., has been most indefatigable and painstaking in connection with thc inauguration and organisation of the lodge , and he deserves the highest credit for the very large share of the initiatory work which he has performed .

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INSTRUCTION . SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . . 602 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this successful \ a $ ZL of instruction took place on Friday , 4 th inst ., at the King Edward the 6 th , King Edward-street , Liverpool-road , N . Present : Bros . George Knill , 1607 , W . M . ; A . T . Rowley ' W . M . 917 , S . W . ; Ross , 435 , J . W . ; W . H . Lee , W . Hi , 975 , Preceptor ; Pearcy , 228 , S . D . ; Somers , W . M . i 602 ' J . D . ; Fenner , 1227 , I . G . ; Osborn , 1602 , Sec ; W . Row ' le )*) 9 ' 7 ; J ones > P . M . 917 ; Waters , 700 ; Trevenniard

228 ; Baily , 917 , and numerous other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form , and minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in an excellent manner by the W . M ., Bro . W . Rowley acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . W . H . Lee then occupied the chair and the ceremony of installation was then excellently

rendered in his usual admirable manner , installing Bro , A . Rowley into the chair of K . S . The officers were then installed as follows : Bros . Ross , S . W . ; W . Rowley J . W . ; Osborn , Sec . ; Pearcy , S . D . ; Somers , J . D . ; Fen ' ner , I . G . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Lee , P . M . in a most impressive and excellent manner , which gave great satisfaction to the brethren , and the lodge being

closed a very agreeable and enjoyable evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —Mariners' Lodge ( No . 249 ) .-The annual banquet of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool . The brethren met at 7 p . m . There was a good attendance of members ; the following were the names of those present : Bros . Dr . Kellett Smith , P . Prov .

G . Reg ., Preceptor ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 , Asst . Preceptor ; Price , P . M . 249 ; Rose , P . M . 249 ; John C . Robinson , J . W . 249 ; W . Garlick , S . D . 249 ; W . P . Jennings , J . D . 249 ; Frederick Barnett , I . G . 249 ; W . Corbett , S . 249 ; J . Whittall , F . Cooper , J . Wynne Parry , J . D . Ancient Briton Lodge ; C . J . Jones , W . Inwood , J . Tyson , 1094 ; Robert Collings , Sec . 249 ; Jas . Simpson , W . Mooncy , E .

A . Wright , G . C . Beecham , W . M . Vernon , J . P . Jones , John N . Pendleton , W . Gamble , M . Goldstone , J . J en . away , E . J . Gallon , Morris Davies , W . G . Veale , Org . ; and T . Poyser . Bro . J . C . Robinson occupied the W . M . 's chair , and opened the lodge in due and solemn form . After the minutes had been read several members were proposed , and then the brethren were called off from labour

to refreshment . A capital dinner was provided by Bro Ball , P . G . Tyler . The cloth having been removed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were , given . Then followed "Our Masonic Rulers , & c , " and "Our Worthy Preceptor , Dr . K . Smith , " was received with acclamation . Bto . Dr . Kellett Smith , in responding , said he had been prevented by his professional duties from attending the lodge of

instruction during the session , but he had been quite easy in his mind respecting its working , as he had left a very able assistant in Bro . Hayes , P . M ., who , he was sure , would take every care that instead of the Mariners' Lodge of Instruction deteriorating under his hands it would improve . He , Bro . Dr . K . Smith , had the permission of the W . M ., Bro , Robinson , of giving the toast of " The Health of

Bro . Hayes , P . M ., a more efficient Masonic worker than whom could not be found . The toast was heartily received . Bro . Hayes in a few suitable words returned thanks . " The Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with thc name of Bro . Price , P . M . ; "The Officers of the Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with the names

of the S . W . and the Secretary ; " The Temple Lodge , No . 1094 , " coupled with the name of Bro . Gallon , were all suitably responded to . The brethren were afterwards called from refreshment to labour , and the lodge was closed . Excellent songs enlivened the evening ' s proceedings .

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BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) . —The annual festival was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the : 6 th ult ., at 5 p . m . Bro . Carey , W . M ., took the chair , supported by the following officers and many members : —Jas . Dutton , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., Chaplain ; Thompson , P . M . ; Cater , S . W . ; John Dutton , J . W ., and Treas . ; Rubie , Sec ;

Falkner , Reg . ; C . Wilkinson , M . O . ; Braham , S . O . ; Brown , J . O . ; Murliss , S . D . ; Radway , J . D . ; Jacob Smith , I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler . Bro . Reeves , a visitor , kindly presided at thc harmonium . The lodge having been opener ; , thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A communication was read from the relatives d the late Bro . Mann in reply to the letter of condolence

received from the lodge on their bereavement . The repot cf the audit committee was brought up by the Secretary , which , though showing a smaller balance than before , indicated a more favourable position , there being no outstanding debts and considerable arrear of subscriptions due . A ballot was taken for Bros . Sparrow and Stukey , whito proving unanimously favourable , they were duly advanced

to the degree of M . M . Masons , the first part of the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., the latter part by 'j" * I . P . M ., and the explanation of the working tools g iven ty the S . O . A clear ballot was also taken for Bro . F . "Wilkinson , W . M . of Craft Lodge No . 41 , as a joining memhef . Bro . Dr . Hopkins then took thc chair , to whom Bro . Cain was presented as W . M . elect for installation . As be hw not filled the first chair of a Craft lodge , the Installing

Master called upon the Secretary to read the dispensai" * granted by the M . W . Grand Master , which having c * done , and the preliminary part of the ceremony comp-e ' the brethren were dismissed , and in their absence B ' Cater was duly installed . After the readmission of brethren , ancl the customary salutations , < Xrc , hcappe '" and invested the following as his officers : —Carey , '• >• ' *'' John Dutton , S . W . and Treas . ; Rubie , J . W . ; " >• ' * ' kins , Chaplain ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Mitchell , Dir . of t « . ¦' Braham , M . O .-, Baldwin , S . O .-, Falkner , J . O . ; " ur"'