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"The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " responded to by Bro . R . H . D . Johnson in eloquent and sympathetic terms "The Visiting Brethen , " acknowledged by Bros . Hill and Brabner ; and "Poor and Distressed Masons . " Several capital songs were given by

Bros . Veale , Bell , Rose , & c , and the brethren eparated after spending a pleasant evening LANCASTER . — Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 135 , 3 ) . —The installation of this young , but flourishing lodge , took place on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant . The attendance of members

and visiting brethren was numerous , including Bros . Wyley , Provincial Grand Registrar ; Case , P . M . 993 ; Dodgon , P . M . 993 , Installing Master ; Pearson , P . M . 995 ; R . Dodgon . S . W . 993 ; F . Bell , S . D ., and several other distinguished brethren from neighbouring lodges . Bro . John

Barrow , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was installed by Bro . Dodgon , W . M . 995 , in an impressive and most effective manner . After the usual proclamations , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers for the year ; the selections were : —C . Hartly , P . M . ; J . Bell , S . W . ; W . Heald , J . W . ; W .

Barrow , Secretary ; J . Acton , S . D . ; J . Coulton , J . D . ; R . Wolfcnden , I . G . ; J . H . Williams , S . S . ; W . Bulfieid , J . S . ; Bro . Taylor , Organist ; the lodge having elected at a former meeting W . Holmes , Treasurer , and J . Watson , Tyler . The W . M . then presented a beautiful Past

Master ' s jewel , subscribed by the brethren , and furnished by Bro . Kenning , of London , to Bro . C . Hartly , the retiring Master ; after which the assembled brethren adjourned to Bro . W . Bulfields , Cross Keys Hotel , and there partook of a most excellent repast , provided for the occasion . The tables were loaded with abundant supplies

of creature comforts , and were beautifully decorated with flowers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given , Bro . Wyly , P . G . R ., responding to " The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers , " remarking that he was very proud to meet so large an attendance of members . As he was the Consecratiner Officer of

the lodge just twelve months ago , am ! rejoiced in being godfather to so good a lodge , and he urged all the brethren to rally round their newlyinstalled Master with that feeling of unity , friendship , and brotherly love , for the good , the welfare , and extension of Masonty , and prayed

to the Great Architect that he might preserve all present to meet again next year , not only with their present number , but a greater extension of members . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . C . Hartly , the Retirintr

Master , " who had during the past year discharged the duties incumbent upon him with the utmost urbanity and good judgment . Bro . C . Hartly , in responding , thanked the W . M . for the forcible manner he brought his name before the brethren , and stated that no Master could be treated more

cordially in everything that was done in the lodge during the past Gvelve months than he was , and begged to tender his very warm thanks to the Wardens and the other officers of the lodge for the support he had received ; but before he sat down , he had great pleasure to

propose to the brethren " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " as he was an old , staunch , and true . Mason , and was very proud to have him his S . W . The W . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the very cordial manner they received the toast , which indicated that it fared

well for his year of office , for the difficulties of the position in which you have placed me are great ; but 1 rely on your assistance , and I trust at the close of my year of office , I may retire in the same manner as Bro . Hartly , the present retiring Master . "The Health of the Yisiting

Brethren" was now given as their train hour had almost expired , which was responded to by the Installing Master , Bro . Dodgon , who briefly stated it gave him great pleasure to attend and peiiorm the duties required of him , and would feel happy at all times to render whatever assistance he could to the Duke of Lancaster

Lodge . He intended making a long speech , as many of the brethren were very young in Masonry , but must defer until some other time , Bro . Case also briefly responded . " The Healths of the other Officers " were duly given and responded to , when the brethren separated , all seeming satisfied with their day ' s buiiness .

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LIVERPOOL . —Merchants' Lodge , ( No . 241 . ) - — The installation of W . M , G . elect of this lodge place on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a large gathering of members and visiting brethren .

The Installing Master was Bro . J . W . Baker , the retiring W . M ., to whom Brother John I . Knight , was duly presented for installation . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the W . M . invested the following as his officers : —Bros . J . W . Baker .

I . P . M . - , J ohn Halton , S . W . ; W . M . Chudley , J . W . ; Dr . S . J . Mc'George , Treas . ; T . Mercer , Sec . ; R . Brown , S . D . ; George Hutchin , J . D . ; J . Peat , I . G . ; and H . C . Mott , P . M ., D . C . ; Bro . P . Ball was unanimously re-elected and

invested as Ty ler . In accordance with arrangements previously made , the brethren , after labour , took the train for Southport , where a mannificent banquet was prepared by the manager of the Palace Hotel , Birkdale . The repast was of the most

sumptuous character , the tables laid with most perfect taste anil models of beauty while the general arrangments were so satisfactory , as to elicit a cordial and unanimous vote of thanks to the caterer at the close of the proceedings . The

W . M . presided , supported by all his officers , and amongst the visitors tweru Bros . Councillor D . Campbell , 216 ; Rev . II . Carpenter , , 337 ; Stephenson P . G . S . B ., Cheshire ; C . II . Hill " P . M ., 734 , 1276 ; Dr . Spiers , 1294 ; W . Crane ,

P . M ., 249 , 1299 ; H . Newnan , 1094 ; iVc . The loyal and . Masonic toasts were given and responded to with the greatest cordiality . It may be stated that an important engagement alone prevented Bro . J . Pearson , the Worshipful Mayor

of Liverpool , from being present . The usual monthly meeting of the lodge was held on Tuesdaj- evening , the 9 th inst ., when the W . M . was supported by the whole of his officers . There was a good attendance of members , and several visitors . Two candidates were initiated by the

W . M . in a remarkable efficient maimer , but as this was his first night in the chair , he delegated the ceremony of passing two Entered Apprentices , and raising one Fellow-Craft , to Bro . Baker , LP . M . After some other business the lodge was closed in tlue form .

Li vuRi'ooL . — Merchants' Lodge of Instruction ( No . 241 ) . On the 28 th ult ., a highly interesting gathering in connection with this lodge took place at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , where valuable services were acknowledged in a very

substantial way . ' l * or a period extending oyer 1 , 3 years Bro . A . C . Mott , P . M ., 241 , has been connected with the Merchants' Lodge of Instruction , and during the last 10 years he has fulfilled the duties of Preceptor with a diligence and efficiency

which have contributed 111 a large degree to the knowledge and fitness of youlhl ' 11 ! masons . Bro . Mott , notwithstanding the value of his disinterested servicesjieas steadfastly set his face against accepting any testimonial as an acknowledgement

of the good work he has done , but the brethren , determined to show their appreciation of the work lie has carried tint resolved , through him , to present Mrs . Mott with a handsome timepiece and gold ring as a mark of their esteem for her husband . Bros . J . W . Baker , P . M ., C . H . Hill

P . M ., J . Halton , S . W ., and R . Brown , S . D ., were appointed a committee . The presentation took place at a dinner given on the 28 th . ult ., in the Masonic Hall , at which Bro . R . Wil « on , P . M ., presided , and in making the presentation he referred in eloquent terms to the long and valuable services which Bro . Mott had rendered

to the Merchants Lodge ot Instruction . Bre . Mott replied in suitable terms . The following was the inscription on the clock : — " Presented to Mrs . Mott , with a gold ring , by the members of the Merchants' Lodge of Instruction , No . 241 .

as a token of the respect in which her husband , Bro . A . C . Mott , P . P . G . S . D , of West Lancashire , is held by the brethren , and in recognition of his unwearied attention to their interests while acting as Preceptor to the Lodge for the period of 10 years . "

. MIDDLESEX . PROVINCIAL GRAND LCIHIP ,. The annual meeting of this province was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 29 th ult ., and was attended bv a Urge

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number ot brethren . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at half-past three o ' clock by the R . W Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Francis Burdett , assisted by the following officers of the year : —Bros . J . Glaisher , F . R . S ., S . G . W . ; J .

Taylor , J . GAY . ; H . G . Buss , G . Treas . ; A . J . . Codner , G . Reg . ; R . Wentworth Little , G . Sec . ; T . Cubitt , S . G . D . ; W . Smeed , A . G . D . C . J . G . Marsh , G . P . j J . T . Moss , E . Sillifant , J . Freeman , J . W . Barrett , and R . D . Odell , G . Stewards .

Ihe minutes ol the last annual meeting at Uxbridge were read and verified , after which the Auditors' report of the accounts for the past year was read , approved , and ordered to be entered

on the minutes . The R . W . Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested his Officers for the ensuing year as follows ; the Treasurer being , according to custom , elected by the brethren : —

Bro . Raynham W . Stewart ... D . Prov . G . M . „ SigismundRosenthal ... Prov . S . G . W . „ William Smeed Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . David Shaboe ... ~ ) ,, „ „ . i > - , wr > - ,, , r [• Prov . G . Chaps . ,, Rev . W . I ay lor Jones J L „ Henry G . Buss ...... . . ..... Prov . G . Treas .

„ Charles Horsley Prov . G . Reg . „ R . Wentworth Little ... Prov . G . Sec . „ John T . Moss Prov . S . G . D . „ Edwin Sillifant Prov . J . G . D . ,, Ioseph Freeman Prov . G . S . of W . „ ' William II . Green ... Prov . G . D . of C .

,, Octavius II . Pearson ... Prov . A . G . D . ofC . „ J . Woodward Barrett Prov . G . Swd . B . ,, Henry Parker Prov . G . Org . „ ( ffiarles I ' ve Prov . G . Purst . „ Richard Bonccy Prov . A . G . Purst . „ John Gilbert Prov . G . Tyler .

The following were appointed Provincial Grand Stewards : —Bros . Joseph C . Parkinson , W . M . 778 ; Hickson Briggs , P . M . 863 ; Isaac D . McDougall , P . M . 788 ; W . F . Laxto ' n , W . M . 12 . 38 ; Robert Kcnyon , W . M . 1293 ; John II . Buttcn , W . M ., 1 , 309 .

The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren sat down to a most excellent banquet in the very commodious dining room of the hotel . The following toasts were given and enthusiasticall y received . "The Queen and the Craft . "

" H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the Rest of the Royal Family . " " The M . W . Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon , K . G . " " The Past Grand Masters , the Deputy Grand Master ( Earl of Carnarvon ) , and rest of the Grand Officers , " responded to by Y . W . Bro . Hervey , G . Secretary of England . "

" The Provincial Grand Master , " proposed by Bro . Stewart , De ]) . Prov . G . M . " " The Yisitors , ' coupled with Bro . G . Cox , P . G . Deacon . "

"Ihe Deputy Provincial Grand Master and rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Provincial Grand Stewards , " coupled with " Bro . Parkinson , Chairman . " " The Tyler ' s Toast . "

1 'he musical repertoire comprised the undermentioned selection , and gave unqualified satisfaction : — Grace—" ' For these and all th y mercies " ( A . D . 1 , 34 , 3 ) . National Anthem ( Dr . John Bull)—Solo :

Miss kale Nott . National Air ( B . Richards ) " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " _ Serenade ( Stella ) "I wait for Thee , " Bro . Frank Elmore . Song ( Bishop ) " Love has eyes . " Miss Kat Nott .

Song ( Prince Poniatowski)— "The Yeoman ' s Wedding , " Bro . Frederic Penna . Solo Piano ( H . Parker )— " L ' asseinb ' . ce des Fees , " Bro . Henry Parker . Ballad ( Linley)— " I waited till the twilight , '

Miss Kale Nott . Duet ( Braham)— - " Oh ! Albion , " Bros . Frank Elmore and Frederic Penna . Quailell ( Sir Henry Bishop ) "Sleep , gent ' s T 1 " ' Lady .

It was t . ie universal feeling that the meeting was the best in point of comfort and completeness since the establishment of the province , and