The New Masonic Hall In Liverpool.

THE NEW MASONIC HALL IN LIVERPOOL .

The brethren in the province of West Lancashire , and especially those within the Liverpool centre , will be glad to know that all difficulties have been surmounted , active operations having

been commenced in connection with the erection of the New Masonic Hall in Hope-street . The ground in front of the old building is being rapidly cleared , and there is every probability

that in the course of a short tunc the new edifice , which will prove an honour to the craft in the " good old town " and give a great impetus to the progress ot the Masonic cause , will put in an

appearance as one of the architectural ornaments of the nei ghbourhood . The work will be carried out b y Bro . Joshua Henshaw , Harmonic Lodge , No . 216 ( whose name is already favourably

known m connection with similar undertakings ) , upon plans prepared hy Bro . R . Danson , W . M . 1094 . Parliamentary duties will prevent Bro . Sir T . G . Fermor Hesketh , R . W . P . G . M . for

West Lancashire , from being present to hy the foundation stone at the commencement of the operations , but it is probable the interestingceremony will be performed with full Masonic honours some time during August .

Summer Banquet Of The Capper Lodge (No. 1076).

SUMMER BANQUET OF THE CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) .

Thursday , the 27 th ult ., may be considered a red letter day in the history of this prosperous and flourishing lodge . It having been decided to hold the summer banquet at the Royal Hotel , North Woolwich , and also that ladies should participate in the festival an excursion down the

river was arranged , and a special steamboat chartered for the occasion . About 1 1 a . m ., the brethren and ladies , numbering nearly 150 , left the North Woolwich pier , proceeded down the river , and haying rounded the " Chapman "' li ght , returned to North Woolwich about e p . m .

Dancing was engaged on deck with great spirit to the strains of an excellent band , and luncheon was also served , to which , it is needless to say , ample justice was done . On returning to the hotel , after a short interval , dinner was

announced , and the company , preceded by the band , adjourned to the spacious concert-room in the gardens , where a most sumptuous banquet was served in Bro . Holland ' s best style . The bill of fare embraced all the choicest delicacies

of the season , and it was at once apparent that Bro Holland had spared neither pains or expense in his endeavour to do hoiotir to the occasion . The W . M ., Bro . C W . Ashdown , occupied the chair , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . Brayshaw , J . W ., and Knox , S . D . A military band

discoursed some excellent music during dinner , and the viands and wines were of the best quality , and gave great satisfaction . The cloth having been cleared , the W . M . briefly proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were heartily responded to , Bro . E . West , P . M . ( oth

Essex R . V . ) replying on behalf of the volunteers . The health of the W . M ., proposed by Bro . Gaskett , I . P . M ., was also very cordially received . "The Health of the Host " having been proposed by Bro . Watkins , P . M ., Bro . Holland , in replying , thanked them ah i ' or the manner in which the toast had been received ,

and assured them that should they again honour him with a visit , he would do his utmost to cater for them , as he had done that day , and trusted that the example set by the Capper Lodge would be followed b y other lodges . A grand display of fireworks brought the proceedings to a close , and all returned to tlv . 'ir homes titter having spent a v \ ry pleasant day , many expressing a hope that this happy gathering would

Summer Banquet Of The Capper Lodge (No. 1076).

not be the last of its kind . The thanks of the lodge are due to the committee who arranged and carried out the excursion , and especially to Bro . Sisley , P . M ., who was most indefatigable in his endeavours to render the whole affair a uccess .

Freemasonry In Constantinople.

FREEMASONRY IN CONSTANTINOPLE .

The installation of the W . M . and the investment of the officers of the "Leinster" Lodge , No . 166 ( Irish Constitution ) took place on the 24 th ult ., the Festival of St . John the Baptist , at the Masonic Temple , Hasskeui , in the presence of a numerous attendance of members of the

Lodge and visitors from other Constantinople Lodges . By request of the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . R . Warren , W . M . of Lodge Caledonian , No 489 ( Scotch Constitution ) and P . M . of the Oriental Lodge ( English rite ) acted as Installing Master on the occasion . Bro . Robert M'Gill

the W . M . elect , having been presented , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in the presence of four P . M ' s according to the ancient rites and usages . The brethren of the lodge having been called upon to salute the newly installed Master , the W . M . then invested the officers elected with

the insignia of their several offices as follows : Bro . J . Roper , S . W . ; Bro . W . Dorrell , J . W . ; Bro . A . Dealer , Treasurer ; Bro . J . Rowe , Secretary ; Bro . P . Flucker , S . D . ; Bro . W , Webb , J . D . ; Bro . J . Cowan , I . G . ; P . M . Bro . f . Bevan , D . C ; Bro . | . Blair , Organist ; Bro . W . Bersonic ,

Tyler . The newly installed W . M . in an able speech thanked the brethren of the Lodge , on behalf of himself and officers , for the confidence they placed in them by electing them to their respective offices . A vote of thanks was accorded to W . Bro . G . R . Warren for the able assistance he

had rendered as Installing Master . W . Bro . Warren , in the course of his reply , referred to the able and energetic manner in which the I . P . M . ( Bro . J . Wetherilt ) had carried out the duties of W . M . of the Lodge during the past twelve months , and proposed that a P . M ' s jewel be

awarded to him . The W . Master seconded the proposition . Voles of thanks were also accorded to P . M . Bro . J . Bevan ( Treasurer ) and Bro . J . Rowe . ( Secretary ) for the efficient manner in which the Lodge accounts had been kept . Bros . Bevan and Rowe having returned thanks

the Lodge was closed and the brethren sat down to a collation , to which they had been invited b y the W . M ., when the principal Masonic toasts were given and and responded to according to ancient custom , the proceedings being still further enlivened by some very well rendered songs and recitations .

The Rosicrucian Society of England will meet at the Freemason ' s Tavern on Thursday , 18 th inst ., at half-past five . "A VISIT TO Eri's's COCOA M . VNI r . vcroiiv . —Through the kindness of Messrs . Epps , I recently had an oppoilunity of seeing the many complicated ami varied processes tile Cocoa bean passes through ere ii is sold for public use ,

and being both interested and highly pleased with what 1 saw during- my visit to the manufactory , I thought a brief account of the Cocoa and ihe way it is manufactured by Messrs . Epps , to lit it for a wholesome and nutritious beverage , might be of interest , t . i tiie readers of Lund and If ( iter . — . See Article hi l . niid mid ti ' iili'r , October i . < .

"I have- much pleasure in slating l' -, at ihougi ) n-ing your Pain Killer 1 have had , and am : \\\\ having , wonderful relief from a long and painful illness , nosing from rheumatic "out and nervous convulsions , which have

extended over a period of reven years ; causing paralysis of the limbs . Hut 1 feel sure from what 1 have a Irmly experienced that your medicine will entirely n-starc me . —W . Ai . i . i-n , Hoxton , May 1 S 71 . —To IViry D . ' . vis . V skin , London , W . C . "

I ' m ; Gi . KsriF . i . n P . VTKNT Sr . vr . cn C . vsi-:. — -She , iff Davidson has rejected the appeal , against Slierii'i Campbell ' s decision in Ihe case of Wi . tlicrspo'iu agaiml J . C . Anderson , Grocer , Edinburgh , by whirl ' , the hitter was lined i' 2 i and expenses , lor selling an imitation of the Gleiific-M Starch , and has granted the additional expenses .

Portry.

Portry .

LINES . Addressed to B--o . J . Norriss , Warden , R . M . B . I . BY \ MASON ' DAUGHTER . Kind and gen ' rous , mildly ruling Those committed to his care ,

Ever patient and forgiving Through the trials he has to bear Sympathising in affliction ,

Feeling for each neighbour ' s grief , Often in his goodness striving To afford their woe relief .

Such a-friend the writer found him , In a dark and trying hour , He in pity sooth'd her suffering To the utmost of his power .

And her grateful thoughts reverting To the many friends who blest Tribulations of her past life , Breathe his name amid the rest

May our Father in His mercy Still prolong his sojourn here , That he may be spared to comfort Those who hold him near and dear ; And when he , at last is stimmou'd

lo his home of rest above , In the hearts of those he succoured May his memory dwell in love .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

BRITISH , 1 'OJiEIGN , AND COLONIAL . The Rev . Samuel Martin , minister of Westminster Chapel , was presented by his friends on

Wednesday night wifn two thousand guineas on the occasion of his completing the thirtieth year of his ministiy there . Mr . Samuel Morley , M . P ., made the presentation .

Her Majesty has been pleased to intimate her intention of conferring the honour of knighthood on Mr . J . Gilbert Scott , the eminent architect , on the occasion of the completion of the Prince Consort ' s National Memorial in Hyde-park .

Mr . Baxter , M . P ., has in contemplation a reform which lie calculates will effect a saving of , £ ' 10 , 000 to the imperial taxpayer . He proposes

to abolish the Edinburgh General Post Office , and to transfer the Scotch central authority to London .

Mr . Russell Gnrney met his constituents on Monday , at Southampton , for the first time since his return from Washington . He spoke highly of the character of the American , people , and said

they had a strong desire to maintain friendly relations with England . It mattered not , he said , whether we had to pay two or three millions , more or less , so long as the great principles of the treat } - were acted upon .

Alderman Sir W . A . Rose has recovered from his recent attack , and has been in London again durinsr the week .

Mr . Under-Sheriff' Bro . Beard , who has recently undergone a surgical operation , is much better , and is expected shortly to resume his professional duties . Sheriff Bro . Sir John Bennett has been elected on the Court of the Lorincrs ' Company .