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I . W . ; A . P . Wilson , P . W . j and M . M . Westerby , J . D . The W . M . then vacated his chair , which was taken by VV . Bro . George Wilson , L . D . S ., P . M ., 57 . P-PG-J . D ., and the W . M . ' elect , Bro . Eli Bryan , was presented to him for installation , which ceremony was most ably , efficiently , and impressively rendered by Bro . VVilson , assisted by Bros . I . L . Shackles . P . G . S . D ., and Morris Haberiand , P . G . J . D . 101 iirst
Bro . George Wilson appeared on this occasion cue time as an Installing Master , and , by the able manner in which he executed his task , justihcd the fame which he enjoys in the chapter , the Mark and other degrees , in which lie is acknowledged to be so proficient The newlyinstalled VV . M . afterwards invested the following brethren . -= nffimt Tnr HIR ensuimr vear , viz .: Bros . John Sugdon ,
, l . P . M . ; C Goulding , S . VV . ; S . Smith , J . VV . ; G . bord , Treas . ; Rev . E . J . Barry , Chap . ; K W . Adams , Sec ; M . M . VVcsterby . ' S . D . ; VV . D . Blackmail , J . D . ; 1 . Foley , D . of C . ; Kemp , P . M ., Almoner ; C . Goulding , Org . ; G . KniMit . I . G .: I . Sharp and J . Coojier , Stewards ; and J . delivered
Weiterby , Tyler . The address to the VV . M . was by Bro . Wilson , P . M ., and the Wardens b y Brn . Haberland , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . Shackles , P . M . Bro . Richard Beevers , the present VV . M . of the Huinber Lodge , most ably acted as D . C . Other routine business was transacted , and the lodge was closed in solemn form about
Six o clock . ' , r i The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where refreshment followed labour , and under the gavel of Bro . Bryan , a very enjoyable evening was spent , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts dul y honoured . During the proceedin ™ . , verv handsome Secretary ' s jewel was presented to
Bro . Fred . VV . Adams by Bro . M . Wray , P . M ., in the name of the members of the lodge for his services for several years as Secretary to the lodge j and the long and enthusiastic applause which greeted the worth y recipient as the jewel was attached to his breast , bore testimony to the high esteem in which he is held . ' Some excellent vocal music was rendered by several ot
the brethren present . MANCHESTER . —Affability Lodge ( No . 317 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when the following brethren were present ¦ Bros . H . Walmsley , VV . M . ; VV . Nicholl . LP . M .: R . Tomlins , S . W . ; J . Wilson , J . VV . ;
R . Smethurst , P . M . Treas . ; J . W . Edwards , Sec ; VV . J Cunliffe , S . D . ; J . Smith , I . G . ; J . O . Elderton , and J . Garside , Stewards ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., D . C ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; Mark Vickers , P . M . ; E . Smith , VV . B . Akerman , Abraham Wild , Dr . Rix , John Church VValter Wood , Jas . Eckersley , R . Bradshaw , Lawrence Hall , G . C . rruhhng , freemason i
and R . R . Lisenden , J . U . ( . ) v > uu . » . » xu * . G . D . Pochin , P . M . 1375 , P-P-G- S-J ; '' r \ ^ ' T £ ' P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C . ; John Roberts , P . M . 204 , P-G . A . D . of C ; jas . Varley , P . M . 35 ° . P-P-G - 0 r S- \ ! , J- L-Hine , P P . G . J . VV . ; J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas . ; Chas . Swinn , 1 G 33 ; Hy . Paulden , S . VV . 204 ; Samuel Studd , P . M . 1375 ; T . H . Glendinmng , P . M . 1055 ; J- H . Sillitoe , P . M . 045 , nS 7 . P . P . G . D . C ; Martin I'homas , jun ., P . M . 350 ;
J " R . Sowter , LP . M . S 15 ; Jas . Aldred , P . M . 1040 ; J . . M . Sinclair , W . M . 163 ; Matthew Owen , 163 ; S . Sessing , 1717 ; Benj . Taylor , 204 ; Henry Pool , P . M . 4-1 ; Joseph Senior , S . W . 1 G 3 j and Thos . Mottershead , W . M . ion . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , who forthwith raised Bro . Friihling to the Sublime Degree
of a Master Mason . The ceremony of installation was next proceeded with , Bro . VV . Nicholl acting as Installing Master . The VV . M . elect , Bro . James Wilson , after being presented , was , with due rite and ceremony , installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , and was saluted in the usual
manner . He then appointed his ollicers , and they were accordingly invested by Bro . Daniel Donbavand , P-M ., as follows : Bros . VV . J . Cunliffe , S . W . ; J . VV . Edwards , J . W . ; VV . Nicholl , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Smith , Sec . ; R . R . Lisenden , S . D . ; J . G . Elderton , J . D . ; J . Garside , I . G . ; G . C Friihling , Org . ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., Dir . of Cers . ; James Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; A . Wild , VValter Wood , and VV . B . Akerman , Stewards .
1 he addresses to the VV . M . and Wardens were delivered by Bio . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and to the brethren by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Before closing the lodge a vote of thanks was proposed , seconded , and carried to Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., for his valuable services as Treasurer to the lodge during the past few years . Bro . VV . Nicholls ' s notice of motion that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the lodge
to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was seconded and carried . , „ ,. Bro . James Wilson , VV . M ., next presented the l . P . M . Bro . Henry Walmsley , in the name of the lodge with a P . M . ' s jewel manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , for his appreciated services as VV . M . during the | iast twelve months . The Immediate Past Master acknowledged the
compliment in suitable terms . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John , with what was designated on the circular a supper , but which , with Bro . Phillips ' s magical wand , was transfoimed into a dinner , and gave universal satisfaction .
When the cloth had been cleaved , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Deputy P . G . M . and Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " being responded to by Bro . J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas . Bro . VV . Nicholl , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said it gave him a considerable amount of pleasure to do so , inasmuch as he was well-fitted for , and
fully deserved the position he now occupieu . mo . IMUIOII went 011 to say there was . something unique in lhe three principal ollicers of the lodge being _ partners in a lirm in Manchester , especially so as the junior partner in the firm was now their W . M ., the senior partner their J . W ., and in Dot 11
the S . VV ., Bro . Cunliffe , the happy medium cases . Bro . Nicholl , continuing , said they had all learned to love their VV . M . as a Mason , socially and coiiimercia ly , and be was one of those men whom not only Masons , but all the world delighted to honour , and he would cone ude by asking the brethren to drink his health , and wish him health , wealth , and prosperity .
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The toast was enthusiastically received and very heartily responded to , after which Bro . Martin Thomas , jun ., sang with his well-known vigour " Here ' s to his health in a song . " Bro . Wilson , in reply , said he scarcely knew how to reply to the flattering eulogiums which Bro . Nicholl had passed upon himself and his ' brothcr Wardens . He felt very proud
of his position , and would endeavour to do all in his . power to make himself worthy of it , and without disparaging his predecessors' efforts would try to do even more than they . Bro . J . VV . Edwards proposed " The Masonic Charities . " In the course of his remarks he said that as charity was the foundation of Masonry every brother should do his level best to support it .
Bro . VV . Nicholl responded to the toast in a long and able speech , during which he set forth the claims of the three London institutions , and also that in East Lancashire , and dilated upon the benefits derived therefrom by numerous recipients . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , including "The LP . M ., " "The Installing Master and P . Ms ., "
"The Newly-Invested Officers , " and the "The Visiting Brethren , " and a very enjoyable though short evening was spent , which was enhanced by some good singing by Bros . Martin Thomas , P . M . 350 ; Thos . Shorrocks , VV . M . 204 ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; Henry Walmsley , and others , whilst Bros . G . C . Friihling and Jas . Varley , P . M . 350 , executed some brilliant morccaux on the new grand piano .
BODMIN . —One and All Lodge ( No . 330 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the 27 th ult ., Bro . Vercoe presiding . VV . Bro . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , having for some time faithfully and zealously performed the duty of Treasurer of the lodge , the brethren , at a previous meeting , had decided to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a slight recognition of his services and of their fraternal regard . The VV . M .,
Bro . Vercoe , in presenting the jewel , expressed the pleasure it gave him ; and Bro . Rowe suitably and feelingly replied . The VV . M . elect , Bro . John Treverton , was then installed in due form by VV . Bro . Rowe , P . M ., and afterwards invested the following brethren as his officers : VV . Bros . Vercoe , LP . M . ; VV . H . Angwin , S . VV . ; VV . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; R . Edyvean , Sec ; T . H . Spears ,
S . D . ; W . T . Davey , J . D . ; T . Whale , D . C . ; VV . K . Brewer , I . G . ; H . Jacobs , Org . ; R . L . Randall , S . S . ; T . B . Watson , J . S . ; and Carroll , Tyler . The brethren , numbering about forty , then adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a very excellent banquet was provided by VV . Bro . Sandoe , and a very pleasant evening spent . Bro . Jacobs presided at the pianoforte . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . Garland , Rowe , Angwin , and others .
HAYLE . —Cornubian Lodge ( No . 450 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on the 26 th ult . to celebrate thenannual festival of St . John . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Frank John Vivian , was installed by the retiring Master , Bro . Mills , assisted by Bro . Pearce , P . P . G . S ., who carried out the ancient ceremony very creditably , and with much satisfaction to the lodge . The Board of Installed Masters
consisted of Bros . Frank Harvey , P . G . S . VV . ; Smith , P . P . G . S . D . ; N . J . West , P . P . G . Reg . ; Eustace , P . P . G . S . B . j Burrow , W . M . 1544 ; Rodda , P . M . 5 S 9 ; Kistler , VV . M . 5 S 1 J ; and James Pool , VV . Huthnance , G . Stevens , H . J . Warren , and B . Spiay , P . Ms . 45 S . At the close of the " installation the VV . Master invested the following brethren as the officers for the en suing year : VV . Bro . T .
Mills , l . P . M . ; Bros . Richard Hawkins , S . VV . ; James Bazeley , J . VV . ; Frank Harvey , Treasurer ; John P . Smith , Secretary j Nicholas J . West , Chaplain ; VV . H . Sope , S . D . ; H . G . Richards , J . D . ; Gilbert B . Pearce , D . C . ; P . Broad , I . G . ; James V . Bray , Tyler ; and John Coombe , P . M . and P . P . G . S . D ., Steward of the
Charities , into whose hands the lodge voted five guineas to the CM . A . and B . F ., and ten guineas to the Boys ' School . The lodge being closed , the brethren repaired to thn banquet at the White Hart Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was spent .
LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 538 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Edward Humphrey , VV . M ., in the chair . There was an initiation and passing , the initiate being an American gentleman , Mr . B . Bicknell Young ; additional interest was
given by the presence of a distinguished American visitor , Bro . Washington Bennett , P . G . M . of Utah , U . S . A . Bro . [ ohn Skinner was presented by the LP . M ., Bro . Edward Wilson , and duly installed by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . James Kench , P . M ., and P . G . P ., who gave the final addresses with much feeling . The officers installed were : Bros . Thomas Palmer , S . VV . ; L . G . Lamrdon . I . W .: I . W . Elvin , S . D . ; R . Marner , I . D .
Conrad Walser , I . G . j T . VV . Cooper , P . M ., D . C . j Edwin Child , P . M ., W . S . j and L . H . Plister , CS . After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel to a banquet . After the usual toasts and the presentation of a beautiful jewel to Bro . E . Humphrey , LP . M ., a most enjoyable evening was spent , thanks to the assistance of Bros . George Buckland , J . H . Pearson , and Arthur Oswald .
A large number of visitors were present , including Bros . C . VV . Bennett , P . G . M . Utah ; John Maclean , VV . M . Asaph ; Henry Venn , VV . M . Globe and G . S . ; VV . Carrington , P . M . Acacia ; S . A Cooper , P . M . Unity ; Geo . Buckland , P . M . Asaph ; VV . B . Date , P . M . Mount Moriah ; D . VV . Harrison , P . M . Loughborough ; II . Dicketts , P . G . S . ; K . Staunwitz , P . M . Adelphi ; and j . Hurdell , VV . M . Ebury and Preceptor of the La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction .
CALLINGTON . —Loyal Victoria Lodge ( No . 557 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge held their annual Festival of St . John , on the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . George Morgan , the W . M . elect , was installed by Bro . C . T . Pearce , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., assisted by a Board
of Installed Masters , amongst whom were Bro . VV . lamblyn , the retiring Master ; Bros . T . B . Richards , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . P . Coath , P . M . ; J . Turner , P . M . ; G . Crabb , P . M . ; and others . After the installation , which was most efficiently performed , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his
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officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Cousins , S . VV . ; Rabbage , J . W . ; Tamblyn , I . P . M ., Chap . ; Pearce , Treas . j Williams , Sec ; Bennett , S . D . ; VV . Bond , J . D . ; Dawe , I . G . j T . C . Betty , D . C ; Edwards , Org . ; Norrington , Steward ; Julyan , Assist . Steward ; Henwood , Tyler ; John Turner , P . M ., Steward to Cornwall B . and A . Fund . The brethren ( ahout thirty ) retired to Golding's Hotel , where a most excellent banquet was provided .
NEWBURY—Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( No . 574 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Temperance Hall on Friday evening , the 5 th inst ., when several interesting ceremonies were gone through , occupying the attention of the brethren for several hours . Bro . the Rev . R . Williams , curate of St . Nicholas , was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . A . Waterford Power was
raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Having performed these ceremonies , Bro . Stephen Knight , the acting W . M ., proceeded to install the Senior Warden , Bro . Walter T . Toms , as VV . M . for the ensuing year , after which the officers of the lodge for the coming twelve months were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . E . P . Plenty , jun ., S . VV . ; VV . H . Belcher , J . W . ; A . Burns , Treas . ;
F . H . Marychurch , Sec . ; the Rev . J . Atkins , Chap . ; C . Chapman , S . D . ; M . H . C . Palmer , J . D . ; VV . Knight , Dir . of Cer . ; J . A . Johnston , S . S . ; H . S . Hanington , J . S . ; F . C . Fidler , I . G . ; and H . Dodd , Tyler . The best thanks of the brethren were tendered to the Master , Bro . S . Knight , on the motion of Bro . Ravenor , seconded by Bro . Lyon , for the very efficient and impressive
manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The satisfactory character of the report presented by the Treasurer , Bro . Burns , was remarked upon by Bro . S . Knight , and the report was unanimously adopted . The lodge business having concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Chequers Hotel , Spcenhamland , where a banquet was provided in a satisfactory manner by Bro .
Mees . The newly installed W . M ., Bro . VV . T . Toms , presided , and there were also present : Bros , the Rev . H . Saunders ; and R . Williams , the invested LP . M . ( Bro . F . H . Lyon ) , Bros . G . Boyer , S . G . Hunt , A . Burns , J . Bance , S . Knight , G . J . Cosburn , VV . H . Belcher ,
Bnndley ( Wanderer's Lodge ) , Rawlings ( King William's Town ) , VV . VV . Ridlev , Petty , VV . Knight , F . C . Fidler , J . A . Johnston , A . Judd , J . A . Waterford Power , M . H . C . Palmer , Richard Hickman , H . S . Hanington , F . H . Marychurch ( Secretary ) , C . Chapman , Cousins , Tegg , and others .
The customary Masonic toasts were proposed by the Worshipful Master , all of which met a most cordial reception . In giving " The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , " the Worshipful Master referred to the kind interest which his lordship took in the town of Newbury and also in the Lodge of Hope . He had received a note from Lord Carnarvon stating that he could not make it convenient to attend
today or he should have felt great pleasure in doing so . "The Health of the Provincial Grand Master for Berks and Bucks , Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P . j the Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg ; and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was suitably proposed by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by Bro . F . H . Lyon . Bro . S . Knight then proposed what he felt mir / ht he
considered the toast of the evening , namely , " The Health of the Newly-Installed VV . M . " It gave him double pleasure to give this toast , inasmuch as he had the satisfaction of introducing Bro . Toms into Freemasonry , and he had that day enjoyed the privilege of installing him as VV . M . of the lodge . He felt quite sure that in Bro . Toms they had a Master who would thoroughly do the work of the
lodge and study the best interests of the lodge and the brethren generally . Bro . Toms undoubtedly possessed all the qualifications indispensable in a Master of a Masonic lodge . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the hearty reception they had accorded to the toast , and
expressed his hope that the kind remarks which had been made , by the Installing Master would be thoroughly and fully justified . He also acknowledged the invaluable assistance given by Bro . Stephen Knight , who bad so ably installed him into the chair . He assured the brethren he would do all he possibly could for the welfare of the lodge and its members .
The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of theNewly-Invested I . P . M ., Bro . Lyons" alluded in feeling terms to the sevvre loss which the lod ge sustained last year by the sudden deathof the VV . M ., the late Bro . Walter Wilson . Bro . Lyon feelingly replied . "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" having been drunk , Bros . Ridley . ludd . Rawlinrrs . Pettv . and Hrfnrilpv
returned thanks . Bro . VV . Knight gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities , ' » and Bro . Belcher responded , furnishing interesting particulars as to the liberal support given " to the various charitable institutions connected with the Masonic body , and mentioning that the sum subscribed for the Masonic Charities during the past year had been no less than i . a 7 , ooo .
To the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bro . Boyer responded . Bro . Bance gave " The Health of the Newly-Initiated Brethren , " and Bros , the Revs . II . Saunders and R . Williams , and Bro . Power severally replied , expressing the pleasure they had derived from joining the Order .
"The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" flavin " been drank and responded . to , ° Bro . the Rev . H . Saunders proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " thanking Bro . Stephen Knight for the very able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremonv .
Bro . Knight suitably returned thanks . Several other toasts , including " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge , " were also honoured . lhe musical arrangements , which devolved on Bro . Cozens , largely contributed to the jileasure of the company .
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 6 73 ) . — More than ordinary interest attached to the monthly meeting of the members of this lodge at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the 2 nd inst ., as a jiiescntation was then made to Bro . Councillor Josejih Ball , LP . M ., in recognition of services which have proved valuable to this lodge and the Craft generally . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors . After the ordinary business of the
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I . W . ; A . P . Wilson , P . W . j and M . M . Westerby , J . D . The W . M . then vacated his chair , which was taken by VV . Bro . George Wilson , L . D . S ., P . M ., 57 . P-PG-J . D ., and the W . M . ' elect , Bro . Eli Bryan , was presented to him for installation , which ceremony was most ably , efficiently , and impressively rendered by Bro . VVilson , assisted by Bros . I . L . Shackles . P . G . S . D ., and Morris Haberiand , P . G . J . D . 101 iirst
Bro . George Wilson appeared on this occasion cue time as an Installing Master , and , by the able manner in which he executed his task , justihcd the fame which he enjoys in the chapter , the Mark and other degrees , in which lie is acknowledged to be so proficient The newlyinstalled VV . M . afterwards invested the following brethren . -= nffimt Tnr HIR ensuimr vear , viz .: Bros . John Sugdon ,
, l . P . M . ; C Goulding , S . VV . ; S . Smith , J . VV . ; G . bord , Treas . ; Rev . E . J . Barry , Chap . ; K W . Adams , Sec ; M . M . VVcsterby . ' S . D . ; VV . D . Blackmail , J . D . ; 1 . Foley , D . of C . ; Kemp , P . M ., Almoner ; C . Goulding , Org . ; G . KniMit . I . G .: I . Sharp and J . Coojier , Stewards ; and J . delivered
Weiterby , Tyler . The address to the VV . M . was by Bro . Wilson , P . M ., and the Wardens b y Brn . Haberland , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . Shackles , P . M . Bro . Richard Beevers , the present VV . M . of the Huinber Lodge , most ably acted as D . C . Other routine business was transacted , and the lodge was closed in solemn form about
Six o clock . ' , r i The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where refreshment followed labour , and under the gavel of Bro . Bryan , a very enjoyable evening was spent , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts dul y honoured . During the proceedin ™ . , verv handsome Secretary ' s jewel was presented to
Bro . Fred . VV . Adams by Bro . M . Wray , P . M ., in the name of the members of the lodge for his services for several years as Secretary to the lodge j and the long and enthusiastic applause which greeted the worth y recipient as the jewel was attached to his breast , bore testimony to the high esteem in which he is held . ' Some excellent vocal music was rendered by several ot
the brethren present . MANCHESTER . —Affability Lodge ( No . 317 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when the following brethren were present ¦ Bros . H . Walmsley , VV . M . ; VV . Nicholl . LP . M .: R . Tomlins , S . W . ; J . Wilson , J . VV . ;
R . Smethurst , P . M . Treas . ; J . W . Edwards , Sec ; VV . J Cunliffe , S . D . ; J . Smith , I . G . ; J . O . Elderton , and J . Garside , Stewards ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., D . C ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; Mark Vickers , P . M . ; E . Smith , VV . B . Akerman , Abraham Wild , Dr . Rix , John Church VValter Wood , Jas . Eckersley , R . Bradshaw , Lawrence Hall , G . C . rruhhng , freemason i
and R . R . Lisenden , J . U . ( . ) v > uu . » . » xu * . G . D . Pochin , P . M . 1375 , P-P-G- S-J ; '' r \ ^ ' T £ ' P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C . ; John Roberts , P . M . 204 , P-G . A . D . of C ; jas . Varley , P . M . 35 ° . P-P-G - 0 r S- \ ! , J- L-Hine , P P . G . J . VV . ; J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas . ; Chas . Swinn , 1 G 33 ; Hy . Paulden , S . VV . 204 ; Samuel Studd , P . M . 1375 ; T . H . Glendinmng , P . M . 1055 ; J- H . Sillitoe , P . M . 045 , nS 7 . P . P . G . D . C ; Martin I'homas , jun ., P . M . 350 ;
J " R . Sowter , LP . M . S 15 ; Jas . Aldred , P . M . 1040 ; J . . M . Sinclair , W . M . 163 ; Matthew Owen , 163 ; S . Sessing , 1717 ; Benj . Taylor , 204 ; Henry Pool , P . M . 4-1 ; Joseph Senior , S . W . 1 G 3 j and Thos . Mottershead , W . M . ion . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , who forthwith raised Bro . Friihling to the Sublime Degree
of a Master Mason . The ceremony of installation was next proceeded with , Bro . VV . Nicholl acting as Installing Master . The VV . M . elect , Bro . James Wilson , after being presented , was , with due rite and ceremony , installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , and was saluted in the usual
manner . He then appointed his ollicers , and they were accordingly invested by Bro . Daniel Donbavand , P-M ., as follows : Bros . VV . J . Cunliffe , S . W . ; J . VV . Edwards , J . W . ; VV . Nicholl , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Smith , Sec . ; R . R . Lisenden , S . D . ; J . G . Elderton , J . D . ; J . Garside , I . G . ; G . C Friihling , Org . ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., Dir . of Cers . ; James Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; A . Wild , VValter Wood , and VV . B . Akerman , Stewards .
1 he addresses to the VV . M . and Wardens were delivered by Bio . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and to the brethren by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Before closing the lodge a vote of thanks was proposed , seconded , and carried to Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., for his valuable services as Treasurer to the lodge during the past few years . Bro . VV . Nicholls ' s notice of motion that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the lodge
to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was seconded and carried . , „ ,. Bro . James Wilson , VV . M ., next presented the l . P . M . Bro . Henry Walmsley , in the name of the lodge with a P . M . ' s jewel manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , for his appreciated services as VV . M . during the | iast twelve months . The Immediate Past Master acknowledged the
compliment in suitable terms . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John , with what was designated on the circular a supper , but which , with Bro . Phillips ' s magical wand , was transfoimed into a dinner , and gave universal satisfaction .
When the cloth had been cleaved , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Deputy P . G . M . and Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " being responded to by Bro . J . E . Lees , P . G . Treas . Bro . VV . Nicholl , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said it gave him a considerable amount of pleasure to do so , inasmuch as he was well-fitted for , and
fully deserved the position he now occupieu . mo . IMUIOII went 011 to say there was . something unique in lhe three principal ollicers of the lodge being _ partners in a lirm in Manchester , especially so as the junior partner in the firm was now their W . M ., the senior partner their J . W ., and in Dot 11
the S . VV ., Bro . Cunliffe , the happy medium cases . Bro . Nicholl , continuing , said they had all learned to love their VV . M . as a Mason , socially and coiiimercia ly , and be was one of those men whom not only Masons , but all the world delighted to honour , and he would cone ude by asking the brethren to drink his health , and wish him health , wealth , and prosperity .
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The toast was enthusiastically received and very heartily responded to , after which Bro . Martin Thomas , jun ., sang with his well-known vigour " Here ' s to his health in a song . " Bro . Wilson , in reply , said he scarcely knew how to reply to the flattering eulogiums which Bro . Nicholl had passed upon himself and his ' brothcr Wardens . He felt very proud
of his position , and would endeavour to do all in his . power to make himself worthy of it , and without disparaging his predecessors' efforts would try to do even more than they . Bro . J . VV . Edwards proposed " The Masonic Charities . " In the course of his remarks he said that as charity was the foundation of Masonry every brother should do his level best to support it .
Bro . VV . Nicholl responded to the toast in a long and able speech , during which he set forth the claims of the three London institutions , and also that in East Lancashire , and dilated upon the benefits derived therefrom by numerous recipients . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , including "The LP . M ., " "The Installing Master and P . Ms ., "
"The Newly-Invested Officers , " and the "The Visiting Brethren , " and a very enjoyable though short evening was spent , which was enhanced by some good singing by Bros . Martin Thomas , P . M . 350 ; Thos . Shorrocks , VV . M . 204 ; J . R . Lever , P . M . ; Henry Walmsley , and others , whilst Bros . G . C . Friihling and Jas . Varley , P . M . 350 , executed some brilliant morccaux on the new grand piano .
BODMIN . —One and All Lodge ( No . 330 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on the 27 th ult ., Bro . Vercoe presiding . VV . Bro . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , having for some time faithfully and zealously performed the duty of Treasurer of the lodge , the brethren , at a previous meeting , had decided to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a slight recognition of his services and of their fraternal regard . The VV . M .,
Bro . Vercoe , in presenting the jewel , expressed the pleasure it gave him ; and Bro . Rowe suitably and feelingly replied . The VV . M . elect , Bro . John Treverton , was then installed in due form by VV . Bro . Rowe , P . M ., and afterwards invested the following brethren as his officers : VV . Bros . Vercoe , LP . M . ; VV . H . Angwin , S . VV . ; VV . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; R . Edyvean , Sec ; T . H . Spears ,
S . D . ; W . T . Davey , J . D . ; T . Whale , D . C . ; VV . K . Brewer , I . G . ; H . Jacobs , Org . ; R . L . Randall , S . S . ; T . B . Watson , J . S . ; and Carroll , Tyler . The brethren , numbering about forty , then adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a very excellent banquet was provided by VV . Bro . Sandoe , and a very pleasant evening spent . Bro . Jacobs presided at the pianoforte . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . Garland , Rowe , Angwin , and others .
HAYLE . —Cornubian Lodge ( No . 450 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on the 26 th ult . to celebrate thenannual festival of St . John . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Frank John Vivian , was installed by the retiring Master , Bro . Mills , assisted by Bro . Pearce , P . P . G . S ., who carried out the ancient ceremony very creditably , and with much satisfaction to the lodge . The Board of Installed Masters
consisted of Bros . Frank Harvey , P . G . S . VV . ; Smith , P . P . G . S . D . ; N . J . West , P . P . G . Reg . ; Eustace , P . P . G . S . B . j Burrow , W . M . 1544 ; Rodda , P . M . 5 S 9 ; Kistler , VV . M . 5 S 1 J ; and James Pool , VV . Huthnance , G . Stevens , H . J . Warren , and B . Spiay , P . Ms . 45 S . At the close of the " installation the VV . Master invested the following brethren as the officers for the en suing year : VV . Bro . T .
Mills , l . P . M . ; Bros . Richard Hawkins , S . VV . ; James Bazeley , J . VV . ; Frank Harvey , Treasurer ; John P . Smith , Secretary j Nicholas J . West , Chaplain ; VV . H . Sope , S . D . ; H . G . Richards , J . D . ; Gilbert B . Pearce , D . C . ; P . Broad , I . G . ; James V . Bray , Tyler ; and John Coombe , P . M . and P . P . G . S . D ., Steward of the
Charities , into whose hands the lodge voted five guineas to the CM . A . and B . F ., and ten guineas to the Boys ' School . The lodge being closed , the brethren repaired to thn banquet at the White Hart Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was spent .
LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 538 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Edward Humphrey , VV . M ., in the chair . There was an initiation and passing , the initiate being an American gentleman , Mr . B . Bicknell Young ; additional interest was
given by the presence of a distinguished American visitor , Bro . Washington Bennett , P . G . M . of Utah , U . S . A . Bro . [ ohn Skinner was presented by the LP . M ., Bro . Edward Wilson , and duly installed by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . James Kench , P . M ., and P . G . P ., who gave the final addresses with much feeling . The officers installed were : Bros . Thomas Palmer , S . VV . ; L . G . Lamrdon . I . W .: I . W . Elvin , S . D . ; R . Marner , I . D .
Conrad Walser , I . G . j T . VV . Cooper , P . M ., D . C . j Edwin Child , P . M ., W . S . j and L . H . Plister , CS . After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel to a banquet . After the usual toasts and the presentation of a beautiful jewel to Bro . E . Humphrey , LP . M ., a most enjoyable evening was spent , thanks to the assistance of Bros . George Buckland , J . H . Pearson , and Arthur Oswald .
A large number of visitors were present , including Bros . C . VV . Bennett , P . G . M . Utah ; John Maclean , VV . M . Asaph ; Henry Venn , VV . M . Globe and G . S . ; VV . Carrington , P . M . Acacia ; S . A Cooper , P . M . Unity ; Geo . Buckland , P . M . Asaph ; VV . B . Date , P . M . Mount Moriah ; D . VV . Harrison , P . M . Loughborough ; II . Dicketts , P . G . S . ; K . Staunwitz , P . M . Adelphi ; and j . Hurdell , VV . M . Ebury and Preceptor of the La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction .
CALLINGTON . —Loyal Victoria Lodge ( No . 557 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge held their annual Festival of St . John , on the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . George Morgan , the W . M . elect , was installed by Bro . C . T . Pearce , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., assisted by a Board
of Installed Masters , amongst whom were Bro . VV . lamblyn , the retiring Master ; Bros . T . B . Richards , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . P . Coath , P . M . ; J . Turner , P . M . ; G . Crabb , P . M . ; and others . After the installation , which was most efficiently performed , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his
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officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Cousins , S . VV . ; Rabbage , J . W . ; Tamblyn , I . P . M ., Chap . ; Pearce , Treas . j Williams , Sec ; Bennett , S . D . ; VV . Bond , J . D . ; Dawe , I . G . j T . C . Betty , D . C ; Edwards , Org . ; Norrington , Steward ; Julyan , Assist . Steward ; Henwood , Tyler ; John Turner , P . M ., Steward to Cornwall B . and A . Fund . The brethren ( ahout thirty ) retired to Golding's Hotel , where a most excellent banquet was provided .
NEWBURY—Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( No . 574 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Temperance Hall on Friday evening , the 5 th inst ., when several interesting ceremonies were gone through , occupying the attention of the brethren for several hours . Bro . the Rev . R . Williams , curate of St . Nicholas , was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . A . Waterford Power was
raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Having performed these ceremonies , Bro . Stephen Knight , the acting W . M ., proceeded to install the Senior Warden , Bro . Walter T . Toms , as VV . M . for the ensuing year , after which the officers of the lodge for the coming twelve months were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . E . P . Plenty , jun ., S . VV . ; VV . H . Belcher , J . W . ; A . Burns , Treas . ;
F . H . Marychurch , Sec . ; the Rev . J . Atkins , Chap . ; C . Chapman , S . D . ; M . H . C . Palmer , J . D . ; VV . Knight , Dir . of Cer . ; J . A . Johnston , S . S . ; H . S . Hanington , J . S . ; F . C . Fidler , I . G . ; and H . Dodd , Tyler . The best thanks of the brethren were tendered to the Master , Bro . S . Knight , on the motion of Bro . Ravenor , seconded by Bro . Lyon , for the very efficient and impressive
manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The satisfactory character of the report presented by the Treasurer , Bro . Burns , was remarked upon by Bro . S . Knight , and the report was unanimously adopted . The lodge business having concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Chequers Hotel , Spcenhamland , where a banquet was provided in a satisfactory manner by Bro .
Mees . The newly installed W . M ., Bro . VV . T . Toms , presided , and there were also present : Bros , the Rev . H . Saunders ; and R . Williams , the invested LP . M . ( Bro . F . H . Lyon ) , Bros . G . Boyer , S . G . Hunt , A . Burns , J . Bance , S . Knight , G . J . Cosburn , VV . H . Belcher ,
Bnndley ( Wanderer's Lodge ) , Rawlings ( King William's Town ) , VV . VV . Ridlev , Petty , VV . Knight , F . C . Fidler , J . A . Johnston , A . Judd , J . A . Waterford Power , M . H . C . Palmer , Richard Hickman , H . S . Hanington , F . H . Marychurch ( Secretary ) , C . Chapman , Cousins , Tegg , and others .
The customary Masonic toasts were proposed by the Worshipful Master , all of which met a most cordial reception . In giving " The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , " the Worshipful Master referred to the kind interest which his lordship took in the town of Newbury and also in the Lodge of Hope . He had received a note from Lord Carnarvon stating that he could not make it convenient to attend
today or he should have felt great pleasure in doing so . "The Health of the Provincial Grand Master for Berks and Bucks , Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P . j the Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg ; and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was suitably proposed by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by Bro . F . H . Lyon . Bro . S . Knight then proposed what he felt mir / ht he
considered the toast of the evening , namely , " The Health of the Newly-Installed VV . M . " It gave him double pleasure to give this toast , inasmuch as he had the satisfaction of introducing Bro . Toms into Freemasonry , and he had that day enjoyed the privilege of installing him as VV . M . of the lodge . He felt quite sure that in Bro . Toms they had a Master who would thoroughly do the work of the
lodge and study the best interests of the lodge and the brethren generally . Bro . Toms undoubtedly possessed all the qualifications indispensable in a Master of a Masonic lodge . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the hearty reception they had accorded to the toast , and
expressed his hope that the kind remarks which had been made , by the Installing Master would be thoroughly and fully justified . He also acknowledged the invaluable assistance given by Bro . Stephen Knight , who bad so ably installed him into the chair . He assured the brethren he would do all he possibly could for the welfare of the lodge and its members .
The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of theNewly-Invested I . P . M ., Bro . Lyons" alluded in feeling terms to the sevvre loss which the lod ge sustained last year by the sudden deathof the VV . M ., the late Bro . Walter Wilson . Bro . Lyon feelingly replied . "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" having been drunk , Bros . Ridley . ludd . Rawlinrrs . Pettv . and Hrfnrilpv
returned thanks . Bro . VV . Knight gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities , ' » and Bro . Belcher responded , furnishing interesting particulars as to the liberal support given " to the various charitable institutions connected with the Masonic body , and mentioning that the sum subscribed for the Masonic Charities during the past year had been no less than i . a 7 , ooo .
To the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bro . Boyer responded . Bro . Bance gave " The Health of the Newly-Initiated Brethren , " and Bros , the Revs . II . Saunders and R . Williams , and Bro . Power severally replied , expressing the pleasure they had derived from joining the Order .
"The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" flavin " been drank and responded . to , ° Bro . the Rev . H . Saunders proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " thanking Bro . Stephen Knight for the very able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremonv .
Bro . Knight suitably returned thanks . Several other toasts , including " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge , " were also honoured . lhe musical arrangements , which devolved on Bro . Cozens , largely contributed to the jileasure of the company .
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 6 73 ) . — More than ordinary interest attached to the monthly meeting of the members of this lodge at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the 2 nd inst ., as a jiiescntation was then made to Bro . Councillor Josejih Ball , LP . M ., in recognition of services which have proved valuable to this lodge and the Craft generally . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors . After the ordinary business of the