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lodge had been disposed ot , under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . C . Marsh , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where the chair was taken by the VV . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed , The Worshipful Master rose and , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented Bro . J . Ball , I . P . M ., with a most elaborate and handsome silver dessert service , as a
token of the respect in which Bro . Ball was held by the members of the lodge , and as a small token of appreciation of his services to the lodge whilst he occupied the chair . During that time Bro . Ball had been a tower of strength to the lodge , and every member of it wished him the greatest prosperity as a member of a great Fraternity , and a prominent citizen of the city of Liverpool .
Bro . Ball appropriately returned thanks for the handsome testimonial just presented to him , and said that it was an evidence to him that whatever efforts he had made on behalf of the lodge , and Freemasonry in general , had been more than appreciated . Their lodge , he felt , might lay claim to have done its best for the Craft . It was twenty years since he was initiated into the lodge , and during that
time it had held its own , and many other lodges had been grafted from it with the greatest success . It had , therefore , he need hardly say , done much to promote the cause of F ' reemasonry , and he trusted it would go on in the same way doing good and adding to a great and popular Order . The testimonial just presented to him would be handed down to his children as an incentive to them to follow in his
footsteps . Other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above influential lodge took place at the High School for boys , at Fox Hill , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . H . Mason , W . M ., in the
chair , supported bv the following officers and brethren Bros . R . J . Cook , IlP . M . j J . McDougall , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . Edmunds , S . W . ; E . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; W . Rees , S . D . ; E . Palmev , J . D . ; G . Litton , I . G . ; T . Holleyman , VV . M . 153 G ; VV , Hodgkisson , P . M . 13 ; VV . L . Rowan , 199 ; C . Jolly , J . D .
1472 , & c . ( Freemason ) , and others . The usual lodge business having been transacted , Bro . Buckley was raised to the Sublime Degree with the full ceremonial , which is so elaborately and well worked in this lodge . It was then unanimously resolved to invite the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent to hold its annual meeting
at Plumstead next July , as the guests of the Pattison Lodge , and there being no further business before the lodge it was duly closed . After partaking of a well-served repast the brethren sat down to spend a few hours in harmony , the only toast proposed being that of " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Holleyman and Rowan responded , and shortly afterwards the brethren separated .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The installation meeting of Ithis lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Stationstreet , Bro . T . C . Robinson presiding . The lodge having been opened the Provincial Officers were announced and admitted , and the D . P . G . Master was saluted according to custom with fire . The minutes having been read and
confirmed , preparations for the installation of Bro . H . Peacock , the VV . M . elect , were immediately made , and he was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . Bro . VV . B . Gibson , P . P . S . W . and P . P . Sec , delivered the usual orations to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . Thomas Mason , S . VV . and Treas . ; E . L .
Waugh , J . VV . ; Wm . Paisley , Sec . ; H . Carruthers , S . D . ; John Armstrong , J . D . ; J . C Fearon and G . Fidler , Stewards ; R . S . Marsh , I . G . j and J . Hewson , Tyler . The lodge then proceeded to ballot for Mr . John Thompson Donald as a candidate for initiation , proposed by Bro . Win . Paisley , seconded by Bro . R . VV . Robinson . The result was in favour of his admission , and therefore he was
admitted in due form and initiated into the First Degree of Freemasonry b y the newly installed Master and his officers , which fact speaks well for the working of this lodge . During the sitting of the lodge a very handsome testimonial was presented to Bro . J . C . Robinson , who is leaving ICngland for Australia , as a token of respect in which he is held by the members of the lodge . The testimonial was in
the shape of a Past Master s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London ) , bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . J . C . Robinson , P . M . 1002 , as a token of regard and esteem , by the brethren of Skiddaw I ^ odge , No . 1002 . December , 1 SS 2 . " The [ presentation was made b y the D . P . G . Master , Bro . Dykes , in a genial speech , in which he dwelt on the good
qualities of Bro . Robinson , and wishing bim many years of health and prosperity in which to wear this token of esteem in the new home he was about to proceed to . Bro . Robinson acknowledged the gift in a suitable speech , and said that every time he looked upon it it would remind him of the many happy hours he had spent in the lodge , and of the kindness which he had always received from the brethren .
Amongst the visitors present were Bros . C . Gowcn , 1 GG 0 ; VV . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W . ; A . Taylor , P . M . 310 ; J . Wood , P . M . 9 G 2 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . B . McMullen , 962 , P . P . G . Tyler ; VV . Hetherington , 0 G 2 ; C . Bradbury , 9 <"> 2 ; J . G . Hartley , P . Prodmore , 962 ; VV . Bedford , L .
Ward , T . Rueling , A . Osbaldeston , Rees , Thomas , II . Irving , P . M . yGz ; II . Mylion , S . VV . 1400 ; S . Burwin , yG 2 ; and Jos . Hodgson , VV . M . 1400 . " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren and visitors , numbering thirtysix , adjourned to Bro . Peacock ' s for the banquet , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The annual installation and banquet of this lodge was held on New Year ' s Day at the Keswick Hotel . Bro . the Rev . A . 1 ' . A . Woodford , P . G . C , who had been asked to act this year , as last , as Installing Master , not being able to attend ,
Bro . John Banks , P . M ., officiated as Installing Master . lhe lodge being opened in the usual Degrees , Bro . Charles Gore Ring was duly installed in the chair of K . S . as Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , and afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Hodgson , S . VV . ; Joseph Hall , J . W . ; VV . Wilson , Treas . ;
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Edwin Jackson , Sec . ; Thomas Usher , S . D . ; J . Coward , J . D . ; VV . Atkinson , I . G . j and C . Thompson , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room of the hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared by the proprietresses , Misses Frank and Cole . After doing full justice to it , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through and responded to .
Songs , recitations , & c , filled up a most enjoyable and happy evening for the brethren . Under the able presidency of Bro . Dr . Ring we doubt not that the lodge will prosper . Bro . Christophcrson , the outgoing VV . M ., retires much respected , and to Bro . John Banks the lodge owes a good deal . The new W . M . has wisely introduced among his officers some new blood .
ST . GERMANS . —Eliot Lodge ( No . 1164 . ) . — The brethren of the above lodge held their annual meeting in their lodge room on the 2 Sth ult . The gathering was a large one . " Bro . Samuel VVarrack , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , was installed by bis predecessor ( who has on two occasions filled the chair in Lodge Eliot ) , assisted by Bros . J . B . Kersv . 'ill , P . P . G . J . W . ; and Past Masters J . Rawling , 10 7 1 , P . G .
D . C ; N . Hengood , P . P . G . S . ; and H . Pole , 11 G 4 ; and supported by the following Installed Masters : Bros . H . VV . Maynard , F . Johns , VV . F . Creber , P . G . S ., and Richard Parkcn , of 1164 ; VV . Foxwcll , P . P . G . J . D ., and E . Herring , of 1071 ; and John Baxter , of 594 , P . P . G . S . B . At the close of the installation the VV . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing vear : Bros .
J . B . Kerswill , LP . M . ; VV . N . Foreman , S . VV . ; R . Betty , J . VV . ; H . Pole , P . M ., Treas . ; F . VV . Creber , P . M ., Sec ; ' F . S . Hawke , P . M ., Org . ; G . Trethcwey , S . D . ; J . C C . Kinsman , I . G . j R . Parken , P . M ., I . G . j and J . Hawke , Tyler . The annual banquet was afterwards held at the ICliot Arms and was a most succesful one .
LEIGH . —Marquis of Lome Lodge ( No . 1354 ) . —The monthly meeting of this rising lodge was held at their rooms in Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . VV . C . Freeman , and the following officers were present : Bros . Kerfoot , S . VV . j Charlton , J . W . j Horrocks , S . D . ; Pennington , J . D . ; Banks , I . G . ; Brycc , Treas . ; Yanvood , Stwd . ; Coupe ,
Tyler . The Past Masters present were Bros . Mort , Sec . ; Evans , Chap . ; Jackson , P . G . A . D . C ; and Starkie . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , two candidates were balloted for , accepted , and duly initiated into the Order , the first by the VV . M . and the second by Bro . Jackson . The beautiful music in use at the lodge ( arranged by Bro . Hall , P . M . ) , was well given
at both ceremonies , and added much to the impressiveness of them . The working tools were explained to the candidates by Bros . Evans and Starkie . After the lodge had been closed in due form the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room for supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were well received and drunk with the customary honours . The VVorshipful Master gave "The Officers of the
Lodge , " and complimented them on their regular attendance and good working , and further expressed the pleasure it gave him to have such assistance from the Past Masters . He relied much upon their support and attendance at the meetings as a means of increasing the jirosperity of the lodge . An enjoyable evening , enlivened by some excellent singing and recitations , was brought to a close by the Tyler's toast .
WIGAN . —Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . J . D . Murray , the S . VV . and VV . M . elect , was installed as VV . M . by Bro . C . B . Holmes , P . M ., assisted b y Bro . J . E . Barlow , LP . M . 'The following brethren were invested as officers : Bros . H . T . Byrom , S . VV . ; A . H . Crossley , J . VV . ; S . A .
Oliver , P . M ., treas . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; VV . Johnson , Sec ; R . B . Seddon , S . D . ; VV . Wall , J . D . ; Jon . Marsdcn , I . G . ; Jno . Browne , S . S . ; H . Bouchier , J . S . ; C . D . Mortimer , P . P . G . O . Bucks and Berks , Org . After the business of the lodge was over the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , and sat down to a banquet , which was well catered for , admirably served , and reflected
great credit on Bro . J . H . Stringer . The visitors presentwere Bros . J . F . Roberts , P . M . 1313 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; James Piatt , P . M . 1313 , P . P . G . J . W . ; P . Murray Hunter , VV . M . 613 ; A . Ainsworth , W . M . 580 ; J . M . Ashurst , W . M . elect 178 ; James Smith , and J . Barnes . During dessert the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and Bros . Gray , H . T . Byrom , Johnson , Marsden , and Dawber entertained the company with several well-rendered songs .
WITHINGTON . —Architect Lodge ( No . 1375 ) . — 'The installation meeting of the above lodge took place and St . John's Festival was celebrated at the Town Hall on Friday , the 5 th inst . There were present Bros . A . G . Collins , VV . M . ; J . G . Bromley , LP . M . ; John Bradshaw , S . W . ; G . Whitehead , J . VV . ; Samuel Studd . P . M ., Treas . ; James Laidlaw , Sec . ; A . P . Graves , J . D . ; W . D . Phillips , I . G . ; H . Heap , Tyler ; ' Philip McLachlan , P . M . ; G . D .
Pochin , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; B . P . Howell , Frank Buckley , Alex . Harvey , Peter Fulton , and James Jackson . Visitors : Bros . J . Beresford , P . M . 104 , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire ; Eli Winterbottom , P . M . 1773 ; J . Crompton , P . M ., Sec . 1387 ; William Batty , 13 S 7 ; David Reed , P . M . 7 S ; Thomas Fallowes , l . P . M . 1052 ; Samuel Davies , P . M . 1052 ; C E . Austin , P . M . 1009 ; J . Wood , P . M . 1140 ; J . M . Sinclair ,
VV . M . 1 G 3 ; Joseph Senior , S . VV . 163 j John Studd , Sec 1 G 3 ; and R . I \ . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . John Bradshaw , was duly installed into the eh air of K . S . for the ensuing year by Bro . Samuel Studd , P . M . The W . M . then named his officers , who were thereupon
invested by Bro . G . D . Pochin , as follows : Bros . George Whitehead , S . VV . ; P . Howell , J . VV . ; S . Studd , P . M ., 'Treas . ( re-elected ) ; Peter Fulton , Sec . ; A . P . Graves , S . D . ; VV . D . Phillips , J . D . ; Samuel Studd , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; Frank Buckley , I . G . ; James Laidlaw and Philip McLachlan , P . M ., Stwds . ; and H . Heap , Tyler . The addresses to the VV . M . and Wardens were delivered by Bro . Reed , and to the brethren by Bro . C . E . Austin .
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1 he ceremony ot installation was thoroughly well performed throughout , and reflected credit on the two brethren ( Studd and Pochin ) who took part in it . When " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Whilst the banquet table was being prepared , the newlyinstalled VVorshipful Master called thebrethren together in
an adjoining room , and , addressing Bro . A . G . Collins , the I . P . M ., said it gave him exceeding great pleasure to present him , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , for the zeal and great ' interest he had taken in the lodge during his year of ollice , and he fervently hoped Bro . Collins might long be spared to wear it amongst them . The jewel , which was much admired , was manufactured
by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . Whilst Bro . Bradshaw pinned the jewel upon the recipient's breast the brethren expressed their approval by loud applause , finishing with " Masonic fire . " Bro . Collins , who was much moved by the kind remarks that fell from Bro . Bradshaw , said he really did not know how to thank them for their kind appreciation of his humble
services , which he could not help feeling had not ( through the force of circumstances ) been as beneficial as he would have liked . He should value their present much , and always look upon it with pride , and whenever it was possible for him to come amongst them he should always do so ,
and they might rest assured that as long as he could raise sufficient money to pay his subscription , " they might always reckon upon him continuing a member of the lodge . Bro . Collins concluded by proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " whom , he said , had rendered him valuable assistance during his tenure of office .
After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; that of "The V . VV . D . P . G . M . and Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers " being responded to by Bros . J . Beresford , P . P . G . D . Cheshire , and G . D . Pochin , P . P . G . Reg . West Lancashire . Bro . Whitehead , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said he was sorry it had not fallen to the lot of
their late W . M ., Bro . Collins ( who had been obliged to leave them early ) to propose this toast , but at the same time he ( Bro . Whitehead ) had much pleasure under the circumstances in so doing . The W . M . and himself had known one another for many years in business , and he would inform the brethren that a mere accident was the cause of their W . M . and himself becoming members of the
lodge . Having occasion to call one evening and ask a favour of it , and being favourably impressed with the members , he soon afterwards decided to join the lodge , and persuaded Bro . Bradshaw to do so ; and from the time of their joining he determined , so far as laid in his power , to make every effort to ensure Bro . Bradshaw's being sooner or later VV . M ., a position he was very pleased to see him
now occupy . Bro . Whitehead went on to say that in lifting Bro . Bradshaw into his present position he now found himself on the threshold , and from that eminence he cordially congratulated the VV . M . on his elevation to the chair of K . S ., and wished him every success . 'The toast was drunk with every manifestation of pleasure , after which Bro . D . Reid , P . M . 7 S , sang with great taste
and ieehng , " Here's to his health in a song . " Bro . Bradshaw , in reply , said it would be a cold heart indeed that did not feel grateful and enthusiastic for the kind remarks that had fallen from Bro . Whitehead , and the manner in which the toast had been received by the brethren , because both exhibitions of feeling were far more than he deserved or expected ; but he sincerely trusted he should
in some way realize the expectations and hopes formed of him , and he assured them he should certainly do his best to realise them , believing the old saying that " He who does his best does well . " Bro . Bradshaw , continuing , said the Mattering praise of our fellow men was gratifying , but the praise of our friends was doubl y so ; and in receiving such as he had done that evening was the greatest pleasure he
had experienced . Bro . C . E . Austin , P . M . 1009 , proposed "The Past Masters of the Architect Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . S . Studd , P . M . ' The toast of " 'The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . S . Studd , P . M ., was resjionded to by Bros . ) . M . Sinclair ,
W . M . 1 G 3 ; David Reid , P . M . S ; and Councillor Batty , l 3 ^ 7-Other toasts were proposed , including that of " The Masonic Charities , " "The I . P . M ., Bro . Collins , " & c . j and a pleasant evening was spent , the intervals between the toasts being enlivened with songs from Bros . David Reid , Joseph Senior , R . R . Lisenden , J . Laidlaw , and others .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . M 72 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge took place at the Three Crowns , Ero . West ' s comfortable house , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., and was presided over by the W . M . Bro . J . A . Elder . The following officers and others were present : Bros . J . Burgess , l . P . M . ; VV . Vance , P . M . ; E . West , P . M . andP . P . G . P . Herts ; V . J . Holloway , S . VV . ; C Lewis , J . W . ; A . J . Manning , P . M . and P . G . S . D . Essex , Treas . ; J . IvesP . M . Sec ; A .
, , Ives , S . D . ; C Jolly , J . D . ; C Guy , I . G . ; J . Savage , G . Plume , Paul , and others to the number of thirty . The only business before the lodge was the passing of Bro . Milliard , which was happily effected by the VV . M . in good style . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren after partaking of a neatly served supper , passed an hour or two in social harmony , and parted after cordially wishing one another a happy and prosperous new year .
LIVERPOOL . —Marlborough Lodge ( No . 1620 ) . The annual celebration of the St . John's festival in connection with the Marlborough Lodge , No . 1 G 20 , took place on Wednesday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., at the Derby Hall , Tue Brook . This was the seventh installation meeting of this flourishing lodge , and the large attendance of members and visitors testified to the sound management of its affairs . 'The VV . M ., Bro . J . Henderson , took the chair ,
sujiporfed by : t full complement of officers . Among the visitors were Bros . Major G . Turner , P . P . G . Treas . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; W . C . Envin , LP . M . i 30 t ; Thomas Hatton , VV . M . 20-, ; J . C M'Guire , W . M . ici 7-VV . Miles , VV . M . 1299 j VV . Ladyman , P . M . 1547 ; VV . T . Bottomley , P . M . 1570 , and others . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Peter Croft Asbury , S . VV ., a popular member of the lodge , was presented by Bros . J . Henderson , W . M ., and Henry Hindle , P . M . The excellent rendering of the installation ceremony by Bro . Dr . H . Pitts , P . M ., much enhanced the pleasure of those present . After the usual honours the
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lodge had been disposed ot , under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . C . Marsh , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where the chair was taken by the VV . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed , The Worshipful Master rose and , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented Bro . J . Ball , I . P . M ., with a most elaborate and handsome silver dessert service , as a
token of the respect in which Bro . Ball was held by the members of the lodge , and as a small token of appreciation of his services to the lodge whilst he occupied the chair . During that time Bro . Ball had been a tower of strength to the lodge , and every member of it wished him the greatest prosperity as a member of a great Fraternity , and a prominent citizen of the city of Liverpool .
Bro . Ball appropriately returned thanks for the handsome testimonial just presented to him , and said that it was an evidence to him that whatever efforts he had made on behalf of the lodge , and Freemasonry in general , had been more than appreciated . Their lodge , he felt , might lay claim to have done its best for the Craft . It was twenty years since he was initiated into the lodge , and during that
time it had held its own , and many other lodges had been grafted from it with the greatest success . It had , therefore , he need hardly say , done much to promote the cause of F ' reemasonry , and he trusted it would go on in the same way doing good and adding to a great and popular Order . The testimonial just presented to him would be handed down to his children as an incentive to them to follow in his
footsteps . Other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above influential lodge took place at the High School for boys , at Fox Hill , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . H . Mason , W . M ., in the
chair , supported bv the following officers and brethren Bros . R . J . Cook , IlP . M . j J . McDougall , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . Edmunds , S . W . ; E . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; W . Rees , S . D . ; E . Palmev , J . D . ; G . Litton , I . G . ; T . Holleyman , VV . M . 153 G ; VV , Hodgkisson , P . M . 13 ; VV . L . Rowan , 199 ; C . Jolly , J . D .
1472 , & c . ( Freemason ) , and others . The usual lodge business having been transacted , Bro . Buckley was raised to the Sublime Degree with the full ceremonial , which is so elaborately and well worked in this lodge . It was then unanimously resolved to invite the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent to hold its annual meeting
at Plumstead next July , as the guests of the Pattison Lodge , and there being no further business before the lodge it was duly closed . After partaking of a well-served repast the brethren sat down to spend a few hours in harmony , the only toast proposed being that of " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Holleyman and Rowan responded , and shortly afterwards the brethren separated .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The installation meeting of Ithis lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Stationstreet , Bro . T . C . Robinson presiding . The lodge having been opened the Provincial Officers were announced and admitted , and the D . P . G . Master was saluted according to custom with fire . The minutes having been read and
confirmed , preparations for the installation of Bro . H . Peacock , the VV . M . elect , were immediately made , and he was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees . Bro . VV . B . Gibson , P . P . S . W . and P . P . Sec , delivered the usual orations to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . Thomas Mason , S . VV . and Treas . ; E . L .
Waugh , J . VV . ; Wm . Paisley , Sec . ; H . Carruthers , S . D . ; John Armstrong , J . D . ; J . C Fearon and G . Fidler , Stewards ; R . S . Marsh , I . G . j and J . Hewson , Tyler . The lodge then proceeded to ballot for Mr . John Thompson Donald as a candidate for initiation , proposed by Bro . Win . Paisley , seconded by Bro . R . VV . Robinson . The result was in favour of his admission , and therefore he was
admitted in due form and initiated into the First Degree of Freemasonry b y the newly installed Master and his officers , which fact speaks well for the working of this lodge . During the sitting of the lodge a very handsome testimonial was presented to Bro . J . C . Robinson , who is leaving ICngland for Australia , as a token of respect in which he is held by the members of the lodge . The testimonial was in
the shape of a Past Master s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London ) , bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . J . C . Robinson , P . M . 1002 , as a token of regard and esteem , by the brethren of Skiddaw I ^ odge , No . 1002 . December , 1 SS 2 . " The [ presentation was made b y the D . P . G . Master , Bro . Dykes , in a genial speech , in which he dwelt on the good
qualities of Bro . Robinson , and wishing bim many years of health and prosperity in which to wear this token of esteem in the new home he was about to proceed to . Bro . Robinson acknowledged the gift in a suitable speech , and said that every time he looked upon it it would remind him of the many happy hours he had spent in the lodge , and of the kindness which he had always received from the brethren .
Amongst the visitors present were Bros . C . Gowcn , 1 GG 0 ; VV . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W . ; A . Taylor , P . M . 310 ; J . Wood , P . M . 9 G 2 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . B . McMullen , 962 , P . P . G . Tyler ; VV . Hetherington , 0 G 2 ; C . Bradbury , 9 <"> 2 ; J . G . Hartley , P . Prodmore , 962 ; VV . Bedford , L .
Ward , T . Rueling , A . Osbaldeston , Rees , Thomas , II . Irving , P . M . yGz ; II . Mylion , S . VV . 1400 ; S . Burwin , yG 2 ; and Jos . Hodgson , VV . M . 1400 . " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren and visitors , numbering thirtysix , adjourned to Bro . Peacock ' s for the banquet , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The annual installation and banquet of this lodge was held on New Year ' s Day at the Keswick Hotel . Bro . the Rev . A . 1 ' . A . Woodford , P . G . C , who had been asked to act this year , as last , as Installing Master , not being able to attend ,
Bro . John Banks , P . M ., officiated as Installing Master . lhe lodge being opened in the usual Degrees , Bro . Charles Gore Ring was duly installed in the chair of K . S . as Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , and afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Hodgson , S . VV . ; Joseph Hall , J . W . ; VV . Wilson , Treas . ;
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Edwin Jackson , Sec . ; Thomas Usher , S . D . ; J . Coward , J . D . ; VV . Atkinson , I . G . j and C . Thompson , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room of the hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared by the proprietresses , Misses Frank and Cole . After doing full justice to it , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through and responded to .
Songs , recitations , & c , filled up a most enjoyable and happy evening for the brethren . Under the able presidency of Bro . Dr . Ring we doubt not that the lodge will prosper . Bro . Christophcrson , the outgoing VV . M ., retires much respected , and to Bro . John Banks the lodge owes a good deal . The new W . M . has wisely introduced among his officers some new blood .
ST . GERMANS . —Eliot Lodge ( No . 1164 . ) . — The brethren of the above lodge held their annual meeting in their lodge room on the 2 Sth ult . The gathering was a large one . " Bro . Samuel VVarrack , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , was installed by bis predecessor ( who has on two occasions filled the chair in Lodge Eliot ) , assisted by Bros . J . B . Kersv . 'ill , P . P . G . J . W . ; and Past Masters J . Rawling , 10 7 1 , P . G .
D . C ; N . Hengood , P . P . G . S . ; and H . Pole , 11 G 4 ; and supported by the following Installed Masters : Bros . H . VV . Maynard , F . Johns , VV . F . Creber , P . G . S ., and Richard Parkcn , of 1164 ; VV . Foxwcll , P . P . G . J . D ., and E . Herring , of 1071 ; and John Baxter , of 594 , P . P . G . S . B . At the close of the installation the VV . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing vear : Bros .
J . B . Kerswill , LP . M . ; VV . N . Foreman , S . VV . ; R . Betty , J . VV . ; H . Pole , P . M ., Treas . ; F . VV . Creber , P . M ., Sec ; ' F . S . Hawke , P . M ., Org . ; G . Trethcwey , S . D . ; J . C C . Kinsman , I . G . j R . Parken , P . M ., I . G . j and J . Hawke , Tyler . The annual banquet was afterwards held at the ICliot Arms and was a most succesful one .
LEIGH . —Marquis of Lome Lodge ( No . 1354 ) . —The monthly meeting of this rising lodge was held at their rooms in Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . VV . C . Freeman , and the following officers were present : Bros . Kerfoot , S . VV . j Charlton , J . W . j Horrocks , S . D . ; Pennington , J . D . ; Banks , I . G . ; Brycc , Treas . ; Yanvood , Stwd . ; Coupe ,
Tyler . The Past Masters present were Bros . Mort , Sec . ; Evans , Chap . ; Jackson , P . G . A . D . C ; and Starkie . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , two candidates were balloted for , accepted , and duly initiated into the Order , the first by the VV . M . and the second by Bro . Jackson . The beautiful music in use at the lodge ( arranged by Bro . Hall , P . M . ) , was well given
at both ceremonies , and added much to the impressiveness of them . The working tools were explained to the candidates by Bros . Evans and Starkie . After the lodge had been closed in due form the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room for supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were well received and drunk with the customary honours . The VVorshipful Master gave "The Officers of the
Lodge , " and complimented them on their regular attendance and good working , and further expressed the pleasure it gave him to have such assistance from the Past Masters . He relied much upon their support and attendance at the meetings as a means of increasing the jirosperity of the lodge . An enjoyable evening , enlivened by some excellent singing and recitations , was brought to a close by the Tyler's toast .
WIGAN . —Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . J . D . Murray , the S . VV . and VV . M . elect , was installed as VV . M . by Bro . C . B . Holmes , P . M ., assisted b y Bro . J . E . Barlow , LP . M . 'The following brethren were invested as officers : Bros . H . T . Byrom , S . VV . ; A . H . Crossley , J . VV . ; S . A .
Oliver , P . M ., treas . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; VV . Johnson , Sec ; R . B . Seddon , S . D . ; VV . Wall , J . D . ; Jon . Marsdcn , I . G . ; Jno . Browne , S . S . ; H . Bouchier , J . S . ; C . D . Mortimer , P . P . G . O . Bucks and Berks , Org . After the business of the lodge was over the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , and sat down to a banquet , which was well catered for , admirably served , and reflected
great credit on Bro . J . H . Stringer . The visitors presentwere Bros . J . F . Roberts , P . M . 1313 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; James Piatt , P . M . 1313 , P . P . G . J . W . ; P . Murray Hunter , VV . M . 613 ; A . Ainsworth , W . M . 580 ; J . M . Ashurst , W . M . elect 178 ; James Smith , and J . Barnes . During dessert the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and Bros . Gray , H . T . Byrom , Johnson , Marsden , and Dawber entertained the company with several well-rendered songs .
WITHINGTON . —Architect Lodge ( No . 1375 ) . — 'The installation meeting of the above lodge took place and St . John's Festival was celebrated at the Town Hall on Friday , the 5 th inst . There were present Bros . A . G . Collins , VV . M . ; J . G . Bromley , LP . M . ; John Bradshaw , S . W . ; G . Whitehead , J . VV . ; Samuel Studd . P . M ., Treas . ; James Laidlaw , Sec . ; A . P . Graves , J . D . ; W . D . Phillips , I . G . ; H . Heap , Tyler ; ' Philip McLachlan , P . M . ; G . D .
Pochin , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; B . P . Howell , Frank Buckley , Alex . Harvey , Peter Fulton , and James Jackson . Visitors : Bros . J . Beresford , P . M . 104 , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire ; Eli Winterbottom , P . M . 1773 ; J . Crompton , P . M ., Sec . 1387 ; William Batty , 13 S 7 ; David Reed , P . M . 7 S ; Thomas Fallowes , l . P . M . 1052 ; Samuel Davies , P . M . 1052 ; C E . Austin , P . M . 1009 ; J . Wood , P . M . 1140 ; J . M . Sinclair ,
VV . M . 1 G 3 ; Joseph Senior , S . VV . 163 j John Studd , Sec 1 G 3 ; and R . I \ . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . John Bradshaw , was duly installed into the eh air of K . S . for the ensuing year by Bro . Samuel Studd , P . M . The W . M . then named his officers , who were thereupon
invested by Bro . G . D . Pochin , as follows : Bros . George Whitehead , S . VV . ; P . Howell , J . VV . ; S . Studd , P . M ., 'Treas . ( re-elected ) ; Peter Fulton , Sec . ; A . P . Graves , S . D . ; VV . D . Phillips , J . D . ; Samuel Studd , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; Frank Buckley , I . G . ; James Laidlaw and Philip McLachlan , P . M ., Stwds . ; and H . Heap , Tyler . The addresses to the VV . M . and Wardens were delivered by Bro . Reed , and to the brethren by Bro . C . E . Austin .
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1 he ceremony ot installation was thoroughly well performed throughout , and reflected credit on the two brethren ( Studd and Pochin ) who took part in it . When " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Whilst the banquet table was being prepared , the newlyinstalled VVorshipful Master called thebrethren together in
an adjoining room , and , addressing Bro . A . G . Collins , the I . P . M ., said it gave him exceeding great pleasure to present him , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , for the zeal and great ' interest he had taken in the lodge during his year of ollice , and he fervently hoped Bro . Collins might long be spared to wear it amongst them . The jewel , which was much admired , was manufactured
by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . Whilst Bro . Bradshaw pinned the jewel upon the recipient's breast the brethren expressed their approval by loud applause , finishing with " Masonic fire . " Bro . Collins , who was much moved by the kind remarks that fell from Bro . Bradshaw , said he really did not know how to thank them for their kind appreciation of his humble
services , which he could not help feeling had not ( through the force of circumstances ) been as beneficial as he would have liked . He should value their present much , and always look upon it with pride , and whenever it was possible for him to come amongst them he should always do so ,
and they might rest assured that as long as he could raise sufficient money to pay his subscription , " they might always reckon upon him continuing a member of the lodge . Bro . Collins concluded by proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " whom , he said , had rendered him valuable assistance during his tenure of office .
After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; that of "The V . VV . D . P . G . M . and Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers " being responded to by Bros . J . Beresford , P . P . G . D . Cheshire , and G . D . Pochin , P . P . G . Reg . West Lancashire . Bro . Whitehead , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said he was sorry it had not fallen to the lot of
their late W . M ., Bro . Collins ( who had been obliged to leave them early ) to propose this toast , but at the same time he ( Bro . Whitehead ) had much pleasure under the circumstances in so doing . The W . M . and himself had known one another for many years in business , and he would inform the brethren that a mere accident was the cause of their W . M . and himself becoming members of the
lodge . Having occasion to call one evening and ask a favour of it , and being favourably impressed with the members , he soon afterwards decided to join the lodge , and persuaded Bro . Bradshaw to do so ; and from the time of their joining he determined , so far as laid in his power , to make every effort to ensure Bro . Bradshaw's being sooner or later VV . M ., a position he was very pleased to see him
now occupy . Bro . Whitehead went on to say that in lifting Bro . Bradshaw into his present position he now found himself on the threshold , and from that eminence he cordially congratulated the VV . M . on his elevation to the chair of K . S ., and wished him every success . 'The toast was drunk with every manifestation of pleasure , after which Bro . D . Reid , P . M . 7 S , sang with great taste
and ieehng , " Here's to his health in a song . " Bro . Bradshaw , in reply , said it would be a cold heart indeed that did not feel grateful and enthusiastic for the kind remarks that had fallen from Bro . Whitehead , and the manner in which the toast had been received by the brethren , because both exhibitions of feeling were far more than he deserved or expected ; but he sincerely trusted he should
in some way realize the expectations and hopes formed of him , and he assured them he should certainly do his best to realise them , believing the old saying that " He who does his best does well . " Bro . Bradshaw , continuing , said the Mattering praise of our fellow men was gratifying , but the praise of our friends was doubl y so ; and in receiving such as he had done that evening was the greatest pleasure he
had experienced . Bro . C . E . Austin , P . M . 1009 , proposed "The Past Masters of the Architect Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . S . Studd , P . M . ' The toast of " 'The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . S . Studd , P . M ., was resjionded to by Bros . ) . M . Sinclair ,
W . M . 1 G 3 ; David Reid , P . M . S ; and Councillor Batty , l 3 ^ 7-Other toasts were proposed , including that of " The Masonic Charities , " "The I . P . M ., Bro . Collins , " & c . j and a pleasant evening was spent , the intervals between the toasts being enlivened with songs from Bros . David Reid , Joseph Senior , R . R . Lisenden , J . Laidlaw , and others .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . M 72 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge took place at the Three Crowns , Ero . West ' s comfortable house , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., and was presided over by the W . M . Bro . J . A . Elder . The following officers and others were present : Bros . J . Burgess , l . P . M . ; VV . Vance , P . M . ; E . West , P . M . andP . P . G . P . Herts ; V . J . Holloway , S . VV . ; C Lewis , J . W . ; A . J . Manning , P . M . and P . G . S . D . Essex , Treas . ; J . IvesP . M . Sec ; A .
, , Ives , S . D . ; C Jolly , J . D . ; C Guy , I . G . ; J . Savage , G . Plume , Paul , and others to the number of thirty . The only business before the lodge was the passing of Bro . Milliard , which was happily effected by the VV . M . in good style . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren after partaking of a neatly served supper , passed an hour or two in social harmony , and parted after cordially wishing one another a happy and prosperous new year .
LIVERPOOL . —Marlborough Lodge ( No . 1620 ) . The annual celebration of the St . John's festival in connection with the Marlborough Lodge , No . 1 G 20 , took place on Wednesday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., at the Derby Hall , Tue Brook . This was the seventh installation meeting of this flourishing lodge , and the large attendance of members and visitors testified to the sound management of its affairs . 'The VV . M ., Bro . J . Henderson , took the chair ,
sujiporfed by : t full complement of officers . Among the visitors were Bros . Major G . Turner , P . P . G . Treas . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; W . C . Envin , LP . M . i 30 t ; Thomas Hatton , VV . M . 20-, ; J . C M'Guire , W . M . ici 7-VV . Miles , VV . M . 1299 j VV . Ladyman , P . M . 1547 ; VV . T . Bottomley , P . M . 1570 , and others . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Peter Croft Asbury , S . VV ., a popular member of the lodge , was presented by Bros . J . Henderson , W . M ., and Henry Hindle , P . M . The excellent rendering of the installation ceremony by Bro . Dr . H . Pitts , P . M ., much enhanced the pleasure of those present . After the usual honours the