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1675 ; A . Hart , W . M ., 724 and 1602 ; and J . Ncill , 1356 . After the minutes of thc previous meeting hail been confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . Charles Cavern into the Order , the work being very efficiently performed . The W . M . ( Bro . J . Healing ) subsequently concluded his year's office in the chair by impressively installing Bro . Joseph Korn in the chair of K . S . for the coming year . —The
following wrc the official investments by the W . M .: —Bros . J . Heali : i ? , I . P . M . j A . Cotter , P . M ., D . C ; W . Webb , S . W . ; A . C . Wylie , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Treasurer ( reelected unanimously ); J . H . Linaker , Secretary ( reappointed ); T . H . Arden . S . D . ; C . Fothergill , J . D . ; J . L . Warden , I . G . ; R . Batttrsby , S . S . ; G . Crute , J . S . ; John Tickle , Assistant S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler .
At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Bro . A . Cotter , P . M ., D . C , proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Healing , I . P . M ., for having performed the work in such a satisfactory manner . He had certainly gone through the ceremony to perfection , and it was therefore the duty of the lodge , he ( Bro . Cotter ) thought , to pass their special vote of thanks , and have it recorded on thc
minutes . Bro . P . P . Gee , P . M ., Treas ., seconded the resolution , and also bore testimony to the able and efficient manner in which the whole ceremony had been performed . The vote was carried unanimously , and Bro . Healing briefly acknowledged the compliment . He remembered that when he entered the lodge that afternoon he was determined not to fail , and the brethren by that vote of
thanks had shown he had not done so . He thanked the lodge exceedingly for that special mark of honour , and it would quicken his interest in the Neptune Lodge . After some discussion , it was resolved that there shoulel be , as usual , the pic-nic in connection with the lodge , Bellevuc Gardens , Manchester , being selected as the scene cf the day ' s festivities . The arrangements tor the Masonic " out "
were relegated to thc lodge committee , who will report at next meeting . Substantial aid was voted to a distressed widow and brother , and the lodge was then closeel in due form , in perfect harmony . The brethren subsequently dined in the large banqueting hall , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Korn , who , upon the removal of the cloth , proposcil the usual initiatory toasts : " The
Queen ; " " H . R . H . Bro . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England ; " "Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . of England , R . W . P . G . M . of Wesl Lancashire ;" and " Bro . the Right Hon . Fred . Stanley , D . P . G . M . of W . L ., and the Officers of thc Province , " thc last-named being responded by Bro . J . W . Burgess , W . M . 1325 , in the absence of Bro . J . Piinbcrton , P . P . G . S B . Bro .
Healing , I . P . M ., 111 giving the toast of " 1 he Worshipful Master , " said : W . M ., P . M ' s ., officers and brethren , now you have elected Bro . Korn for the ensuing year , 1 11 ay say I had thc honour of introducing him some eight jcars ago . You have selected him for this high and important 1 ffice , and I trust , W . M ., you may receive the same support that I have done . You have filled nearly every office in
the lodge with entire satisfaction , and it gives me great pleasure in proposing your very good health . The recitation , "Thc Little Hero , " was given by Bro . J . W . Chapman , the W . M . of the Dramatic Lodge , with great effect , which elicited fervent and general expressions of approval . The W . M ., in reply to the toast , said : Bro . P . M's ., officers and brethren , it is now eight years ago since 1 was
put in office , and in every ore I have endeavoured to fulfil my duties . I shall leave no stone unturned to give you satisfaction . The Neptune Lodge was a large one , and it will be my duty to endeavour to imitate the admirable way in which the work has been done by my predecessors , although it will require no little skill and thought to keep the ship in the same condition as to its sailing trim . Thc
W . M . next gave " 1 he Installing Master , " and said : Brethren , it is with the utmost pleasure I propose thc next toast— "Thc Health of Bro . Joseph Healing , our LP . and Installing Master , " and 1 may remind you it was he who was chiefly instrumental in getting our warrant—a service which he has further enhanced by twice occupying thc position of W . M . All who know him are perfectly
cognisant of the fact that whatever he undertakes he performs well . He has done a wonderful work to-day , in giving the First Degree , and then performing the work cf installation in the remarkably able manner which you have witnessed . To mark the cst : cm felt for you , Bro . Healing , by thc brtthren of the Neptune Lodge , I have now the pleasure anil honour to present to you in their name , this
valuable set of diamond studs . Masonic honours , and a song by Bro , Linaker , Secretary . Bro . Healing , in reply , said , I thank you , W . M ., for the manner in which you have been pleased to speak of me , and in doing so I am sure you have not meant to use flattery . I have done my best for the lodge since its formation , and I assure you I am proud of the present position of the good ship , although
we have done nothing but our duty in seeking to secure its welfare . As the mariner feels pride in the condition and position of his Craft , so do we of the "Neptune ; " and I will continue to use my best efforts for her welfare . I thank you , W . M . and brethren , for the very handsome testimonial which you have presented to me this day , which will
always be treasured by me throughout my life . Bro . Gee , P . M . and Treasurer , and Bro . Cotter , P . M ., responded for "The Past Masters of Lodge 1264 . " Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., for " The Prov . G . Organist and the Musical Brethren ; " Bro . Cavern for "The Newly Initiated , " and Bro . H . Firth , S . W . 66 7 , for "The Visitors . " The brethren left the banquet at an early hour .
MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , on Tuesday , thc 4 th inst . There was a good gathering of the Craft , and the lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , thc Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Thomas Longmire , was duly installed to that office for the ensuing year . Bro . Dr . Moore ( of Lancaster ) P . M . and P . G . S . B . of E . officiated as Installing Master , and went through the
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ceremony with his well-known ability and imprcssiveness . On the conclusion of the ceremony thc following officers were appointed by the W . M . and installcel by Bro . Moore , namely , Bros . W . Duff , I . P . M . ; W . Longmire , S . W . ; A , K . St-jiisSeld , J . W . ; R . Hartley , Treas . ; W . Stephenson . S . c ; W . W . Wilele , S . D . ; R . Bannister , J . D . ; A . Poole , I . G . ; L . Gorton , Org . ; G . Bingham , S . S . ; J . Brown , J . S .,
and T . Wilkinson , Tyler . The brethren subsequently aeljourned to the house of Bro . T . Longmire , thc King ' s Arms hotel , where the installation banquet was held . Thc table was laid in a very attractive style , the edibles ( which included the delicacies of the season ) were of the choicest , and the serving excellent . The newly-elected W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . Dr . Moore , W . Duff ,
F . G . Dale ( 1353 ) , Signor Pandolfini ( 281 ) , T . Atkinson ( 281 ) , J . Jowctt ( 281 ) , R . Hartley , Croskell , Stephenson , Ellershaw , & c . The duties of croupier were ably discharged by Bro . W . Longmire , who was supported by Bros . Stansfielel , Poole , Bannister , Bingham , Hall ( 1070 ) , Atkinson ( Freemason ) , and others . On the removal of the cloth , the Chairman gave the
healths of "The Queen" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which were received with the customary honours . The toast of " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., and Officers of Grand Lodge , and Col . the Hon . F . A . Stanley , Prov . G . M ., and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " was proposed by Bro . T . Atkinson . Bro . Moore , with whose name the last
toast was coupled , responded , observing that the gentlemen occupying thc offices named were all men renowned for their knowledge and skill in Masonry . In the course of his remarks he paid a passing tribute to thc memory of the late Colonel Birchall , and complimented the Morecambe Lodge on the honour that had been conferred upon it by the appointment of one of its members—Bro .
Capt . Garnett—as Prov . G . S . W . Bro . Duff , in rising to propose the health of their Chairman , the Worshipful Master of the lodge , said it was a toast which he was sure they would respond lo with pleasure . ( Applause . ) He felt very prouel in being called upon to propose the toast , though he could not find words to convey to them all he woulel say on that occasion . It was now about three
years ago since they first started the Morecambe Lodge and he might say that from that time to the present they had never had the least difference of opinion , but all had gone on smoothly and pleasantly with the respective Masters and the rest of the officers . All had been ready nnd willing to assist in anything that was for the gooel anel welfare of the Lodge in general , anel he
trusted that they would still go on envincmg the same united spirit and action . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure that they wire proud in seeing their Chairman in the position in which he had been placed that day , and he hoped that during his year of office he would have good health to carry on his duties , that the prosperity of the lodce would increase under his rule . ( Applause . ) Bro .
Duff concluded by calling upon thc company to drink the health of the W . M ., and the toast was honoured in a very enthusiastic manner . The Chairman briefly acknowledged thc compliment , and thanked the brethren for placing him in the position he occupied on that occasion . It would always be his desire to perform the various duties connected with the office of Worshipful
Master of the lodge to the best of his ability , and he would leave no stone unturned to accomplish that object —( applause)—so that when he left thc chair none of them should have reason to regret that they placed him there . The Chairman next proposed " Thc Health of the installing Officer , " complimenting Dr . Mooie on the manner in which he had performed thc ceremony , and
also on his willingness at all times to afford them any assistance in his power on matters relating to the guielance or government of their lodge , and regretting that he was unable to speak to the toast in thc way it deserved . The toast was most cordially received . Bro . Moore , in responding , thanked the company for the kind and flattering manner in which his name had been received .
He fully appreciated all that the Chairman would have wished to make known to thc brethren , anel would take the will for the deed . He took it as a high compliment paid to himself , anil thanked him for it , as well as for the many kindnesses shown to him by the lodge on that and other occasions . He hoped that unless the W . M . for the time being undcitook ' the'duties of Installing Officer—on
which occasions he should be very glad to be Director of Ceremonies—it would be his pleasure , so long as he was able , to instal the Masters of that lodge . ( Applause . ) That was about the thirtieth time he had acted in the capacity of Installing Officer , and he looked with a great deal of pride on what he had done in that respect . He had also consecrated one Craft Lodge and one Royal Arch Chapter ,
and constituted a province of Royal Arch Masonry . With regard to the other degrees he did not know how many he had taken part in . One conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine , which he consecrated had a daughter , and was now about to have a grand-daughter , the members in the three conclaves numbering something like 270 . ( Applause . ) In concluding , Bro . Moore
proposed " The Health of the Immediate Past Master " —Bro . Duff , " who during his year of office had done well for the Morecambe Lodge , and on behalf of the lodge presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of the zealous and assiduous manner in which he had filled the duties of his office during the year just closed . The jewel bore thc words " Morecambe Loelge , 1861 . W . M . 1877 . " On thc reverse was the following
inscription : — " Presented to Bro . W . Duff , W . M . by the members of thc Morecambe Lodge , June 4 th , 1878 . " The toast having been cordially responded to . Bro . Duff , in acknowledging the compliment , saiel he had been completely taken by surprise in the matter of the presentation to him of a Past Master ' s jewel , but he accepted it at their hands with the greatest pleasure . It would ever be his wish to render what assistance he could to thc lodge , and
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try to forward its interests by all means in his power . He trusted they would all work together and by perseverance place the lodge in a good financial position . He paid a high compliment to the Chairman for the energy and ability he had displayed in trying to bring about thc establishment of the Morecambe Lodge , and well deserved the honour conferred upon him that day . ( Hear , hear . )
Bro . Dale proposed the health of " The Watelens . " Bro . W . Longmire and K . A . Stansfield , briefly acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Jowctt proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " which was acknowledged by Bros . Hartley and Stephenson . —The health of the " Junior
Officers" was proposed by Bro . T . Atkinson , and duly responded to . Bro . Moore proposed "The Visitors , " which was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Pandolfini , with whose name the toast was coupled . The " Tyler ' s " toast was the last on the list , and this was given by Bro . Wilkinson , and received with the customary honours .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The monthly meeting of this excellent lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., Bro . W . J . Chapman , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Joseph Bell , P . M . ; J . B . McKenzie , acting S . W . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., D . C , acting J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; J . Atkinson , Sec ; W . Sandbrook , S . D . ; F .
Wilkinson , J . D . ; H . P . Squire , acting I . G . ; J . Pyer , S . S . ; W . Savage , J . S . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and R . Burgess , Organists ; and W . H . Ball , Tvler . Amongst the members present were Bros . Dr . R . ' ll . D . Johnson , P . M . ; J . S . Macbeth , Penny , Ray , Keet , Avann , Boyd , Shrapnell , H . Leslie , D . Saunders , I . de Frece , Treasurer 1302 ( Lodge of Israel ); W . Hildyard , W . M . Annaud , A . Wilkinson , P . Lowndes ,
Dr . Pitts , W . Coatcs , and others . The list of visitors included Bros , thc Rev . —Leslie , F . J . Pentin , Davies ( Canada ) , Richardson , C . Heywood , Round , R . Robinson , Oglcsby , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes Mr . Conby , who was unanimously elected , was initiated in a strikingly impressive way by the W . M ., and seven brethren ( two being from a sister lodge ) were subsequently
raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s . The Dramatic choir , organised under the direction of Bro . Burgess , Organist , was brought lo the front in connection with thc ceremonies for the first time , and addeel greatly to the effect of the working . Eight guineas were voted in charityfive for the widow of a member , and three for a distressed brother . " Hearty good wishes" were given from
numerous visitors . Upwards of sixty brethren afterwards partook of a banquet in the large hall , and during thc evening a vaiiety of toasts and songs were given , the latter being furnished by Bros . Penny , Cook , Pycr , Richardson , C . Hcywond , and " Dan " Saunders , the piano accompaniments being admirably played by Bros . Skeaf and Burgess . The brethren separated about seven o'clock .
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE .-St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 1676 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Grainqer-strcet . Present : Bros . T . Cochrane , P . P . A . D . C , W . M . ; Jno . Thos . Taylor , S . W . ; Arthur T . Taylor , J . W . ; M . Catcheside , Secretary ; J . R . Pringlc , Treasurer , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . D . Davies , P . M .
e . 41 , & c , P . G . D . C ; Thos . Cranston , P . M . 6 3 6 ; J . Cook , P . M . 4 81 , eVc , P . P . G . S . W . ; Scott , P . M . 1132 " ; P . J . Jackson , W . M . 424 . and Treasurer 16 34 ; B . P . Ord , S . W . 1427 ; J . Braithwaite , Secretary 1427 ; W . M . Taylor , 24 ; Thos . Walton , 24 and 1664 ; W . Harbutt , 940 ; R . H . Walters , 1094 ; G . T . Charlton , 1664 ; H . Wilson , 24 and 1 C 64 ; W . Guthrie , 240 ; W . J . Haggeston , 240 ; j . M .
Marr , 1626 ; Robins , 101 , and others . Thc lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . T . Cochrane , P . P . A . D . C . Northumberland , was passed to the F . C . Degree , when the Installing Master , Bro . E . D . Davis , P . M . and P . G . D . C . Northumberland , assumed the chair , and Bro . J . T . Taylor , S . W ., was presented to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . After the obligation had
been subscribed to , thc loelge was raised to the Third Degree , and those below thc rank of P . M . were requested to withdraw . The Board of Installed Masters was then opened , and in a most impressive manner the new Master was placed in the chair of K . S . Thc brethren being readmitted , were informed that during their absence their new Master had been regularly installed , and they were
requested to salute him as M . M . 's . The charge was then given , and the tools for this degree presented ; the lodge then was raiseel to the Second Degree , when the Master being saluted , the charge for this degree being given , and the tools presented , it was reduced to the 1 hird Degree , the saluting charge and presentation of tools were again gone through , and after the appointment of the
following officers : Bros . T . Cochrane , P . P . G . A . D . C , I . P . M . ; J . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., D . of C . ; A . T . Taylor , S . W . j W . Catheside , J . W . ; F . Blencowe , Secretary ; J . R . Pringle , Treasurer ; Jno . Mackay , S . D . ; W . Cummings , J . D . ; E . Marston , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; J . Curry , Tyler , R . Veitch , Steward ; J . P . Clark , J . S . The Treasurer ' s report was read and confirmed , and which was a very
satisfactory one , the lodge having been opened one year only , all liabilities were discharged and a balance of £ 36 remained in hand ; some other routine business was disposed of , and the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Douglas Hotel , where a very splendid banquet was served , to which about fifty sat down . The toasts were given anil responded to in a very genial manner . " The I . P . M ., " proposed by the W . M ., was very heartily received ,
as it was oue to his great exertions that the lodge was inaugurated and is now in so flourishing a condition . The toast of "The W . M ., " was also very cordially received by all present , he , in returning thanks , assured the brethren that he would do his best to continue the good feeling and harmony , and trusted the lodge might not lose its lustre while in his keeping . The remainder of the toasts having been given and duly responded to the brethren departed , well satisfied with the first annual meeting of their lodge ,
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1675 ; A . Hart , W . M ., 724 and 1602 ; and J . Ncill , 1356 . After the minutes of thc previous meeting hail been confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . Charles Cavern into the Order , the work being very efficiently performed . The W . M . ( Bro . J . Healing ) subsequently concluded his year's office in the chair by impressively installing Bro . Joseph Korn in the chair of K . S . for the coming year . —The
following wrc the official investments by the W . M .: —Bros . J . Heali : i ? , I . P . M . j A . Cotter , P . M ., D . C ; W . Webb , S . W . ; A . C . Wylie , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Treasurer ( reelected unanimously ); J . H . Linaker , Secretary ( reappointed ); T . H . Arden . S . D . ; C . Fothergill , J . D . ; J . L . Warden , I . G . ; R . Batttrsby , S . S . ; G . Crute , J . S . ; John Tickle , Assistant S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler .
At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Bro . A . Cotter , P . M ., D . C , proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Healing , I . P . M ., for having performed the work in such a satisfactory manner . He had certainly gone through the ceremony to perfection , and it was therefore the duty of the lodge , he ( Bro . Cotter ) thought , to pass their special vote of thanks , and have it recorded on thc
minutes . Bro . P . P . Gee , P . M ., Treas ., seconded the resolution , and also bore testimony to the able and efficient manner in which the whole ceremony had been performed . The vote was carried unanimously , and Bro . Healing briefly acknowledged the compliment . He remembered that when he entered the lodge that afternoon he was determined not to fail , and the brethren by that vote of
thanks had shown he had not done so . He thanked the lodge exceedingly for that special mark of honour , and it would quicken his interest in the Neptune Lodge . After some discussion , it was resolved that there shoulel be , as usual , the pic-nic in connection with the lodge , Bellevuc Gardens , Manchester , being selected as the scene cf the day ' s festivities . The arrangements tor the Masonic " out "
were relegated to thc lodge committee , who will report at next meeting . Substantial aid was voted to a distressed widow and brother , and the lodge was then closeel in due form , in perfect harmony . The brethren subsequently dined in the large banqueting hall , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Korn , who , upon the removal of the cloth , proposcil the usual initiatory toasts : " The
Queen ; " " H . R . H . Bro . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England ; " "Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . of England , R . W . P . G . M . of Wesl Lancashire ;" and " Bro . the Right Hon . Fred . Stanley , D . P . G . M . of W . L ., and the Officers of thc Province , " thc last-named being responded by Bro . J . W . Burgess , W . M . 1325 , in the absence of Bro . J . Piinbcrton , P . P . G . S B . Bro .
Healing , I . P . M ., 111 giving the toast of " 1 he Worshipful Master , " said : W . M ., P . M ' s ., officers and brethren , now you have elected Bro . Korn for the ensuing year , 1 11 ay say I had thc honour of introducing him some eight jcars ago . You have selected him for this high and important 1 ffice , and I trust , W . M ., you may receive the same support that I have done . You have filled nearly every office in
the lodge with entire satisfaction , and it gives me great pleasure in proposing your very good health . The recitation , "Thc Little Hero , " was given by Bro . J . W . Chapman , the W . M . of the Dramatic Lodge , with great effect , which elicited fervent and general expressions of approval . The W . M ., in reply to the toast , said : Bro . P . M's ., officers and brethren , it is now eight years ago since 1 was
put in office , and in every ore I have endeavoured to fulfil my duties . I shall leave no stone unturned to give you satisfaction . The Neptune Lodge was a large one , and it will be my duty to endeavour to imitate the admirable way in which the work has been done by my predecessors , although it will require no little skill and thought to keep the ship in the same condition as to its sailing trim . Thc
W . M . next gave " 1 he Installing Master , " and said : Brethren , it is with the utmost pleasure I propose thc next toast— "Thc Health of Bro . Joseph Healing , our LP . and Installing Master , " and 1 may remind you it was he who was chiefly instrumental in getting our warrant—a service which he has further enhanced by twice occupying thc position of W . M . All who know him are perfectly
cognisant of the fact that whatever he undertakes he performs well . He has done a wonderful work to-day , in giving the First Degree , and then performing the work cf installation in the remarkably able manner which you have witnessed . To mark the cst : cm felt for you , Bro . Healing , by thc brtthren of the Neptune Lodge , I have now the pleasure anil honour to present to you in their name , this
valuable set of diamond studs . Masonic honours , and a song by Bro , Linaker , Secretary . Bro . Healing , in reply , said , I thank you , W . M ., for the manner in which you have been pleased to speak of me , and in doing so I am sure you have not meant to use flattery . I have done my best for the lodge since its formation , and I assure you I am proud of the present position of the good ship , although
we have done nothing but our duty in seeking to secure its welfare . As the mariner feels pride in the condition and position of his Craft , so do we of the "Neptune ; " and I will continue to use my best efforts for her welfare . I thank you , W . M . and brethren , for the very handsome testimonial which you have presented to me this day , which will
always be treasured by me throughout my life . Bro . Gee , P . M . and Treasurer , and Bro . Cotter , P . M ., responded for "The Past Masters of Lodge 1264 . " Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., for " The Prov . G . Organist and the Musical Brethren ; " Bro . Cavern for "The Newly Initiated , " and Bro . H . Firth , S . W . 66 7 , for "The Visitors . " The brethren left the banquet at an early hour .
MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , on Tuesday , thc 4 th inst . There was a good gathering of the Craft , and the lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , thc Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Thomas Longmire , was duly installed to that office for the ensuing year . Bro . Dr . Moore ( of Lancaster ) P . M . and P . G . S . B . of E . officiated as Installing Master , and went through the
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ceremony with his well-known ability and imprcssiveness . On the conclusion of the ceremony thc following officers were appointed by the W . M . and installcel by Bro . Moore , namely , Bros . W . Duff , I . P . M . ; W . Longmire , S . W . ; A , K . St-jiisSeld , J . W . ; R . Hartley , Treas . ; W . Stephenson . S . c ; W . W . Wilele , S . D . ; R . Bannister , J . D . ; A . Poole , I . G . ; L . Gorton , Org . ; G . Bingham , S . S . ; J . Brown , J . S .,
and T . Wilkinson , Tyler . The brethren subsequently aeljourned to the house of Bro . T . Longmire , thc King ' s Arms hotel , where the installation banquet was held . Thc table was laid in a very attractive style , the edibles ( which included the delicacies of the season ) were of the choicest , and the serving excellent . The newly-elected W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . Dr . Moore , W . Duff ,
F . G . Dale ( 1353 ) , Signor Pandolfini ( 281 ) , T . Atkinson ( 281 ) , J . Jowctt ( 281 ) , R . Hartley , Croskell , Stephenson , Ellershaw , & c . The duties of croupier were ably discharged by Bro . W . Longmire , who was supported by Bros . Stansfielel , Poole , Bannister , Bingham , Hall ( 1070 ) , Atkinson ( Freemason ) , and others . On the removal of the cloth , the Chairman gave the
healths of "The Queen" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which were received with the customary honours . The toast of " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., and Officers of Grand Lodge , and Col . the Hon . F . A . Stanley , Prov . G . M ., and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " was proposed by Bro . T . Atkinson . Bro . Moore , with whose name the last
toast was coupled , responded , observing that the gentlemen occupying thc offices named were all men renowned for their knowledge and skill in Masonry . In the course of his remarks he paid a passing tribute to thc memory of the late Colonel Birchall , and complimented the Morecambe Lodge on the honour that had been conferred upon it by the appointment of one of its members—Bro .
Capt . Garnett—as Prov . G . S . W . Bro . Duff , in rising to propose the health of their Chairman , the Worshipful Master of the lodge , said it was a toast which he was sure they would respond lo with pleasure . ( Applause . ) He felt very prouel in being called upon to propose the toast , though he could not find words to convey to them all he woulel say on that occasion . It was now about three
years ago since they first started the Morecambe Lodge and he might say that from that time to the present they had never had the least difference of opinion , but all had gone on smoothly and pleasantly with the respective Masters and the rest of the officers . All had been ready nnd willing to assist in anything that was for the gooel anel welfare of the Lodge in general , anel he
trusted that they would still go on envincmg the same united spirit and action . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure that they wire proud in seeing their Chairman in the position in which he had been placed that day , and he hoped that during his year of office he would have good health to carry on his duties , that the prosperity of the lodce would increase under his rule . ( Applause . ) Bro .
Duff concluded by calling upon thc company to drink the health of the W . M ., and the toast was honoured in a very enthusiastic manner . The Chairman briefly acknowledged thc compliment , and thanked the brethren for placing him in the position he occupied on that occasion . It would always be his desire to perform the various duties connected with the office of Worshipful
Master of the lodge to the best of his ability , and he would leave no stone unturned to accomplish that object —( applause)—so that when he left thc chair none of them should have reason to regret that they placed him there . The Chairman next proposed " Thc Health of the installing Officer , " complimenting Dr . Mooie on the manner in which he had performed thc ceremony , and
also on his willingness at all times to afford them any assistance in his power on matters relating to the guielance or government of their lodge , and regretting that he was unable to speak to the toast in thc way it deserved . The toast was most cordially received . Bro . Moore , in responding , thanked the company for the kind and flattering manner in which his name had been received .
He fully appreciated all that the Chairman would have wished to make known to thc brethren , anel would take the will for the deed . He took it as a high compliment paid to himself , anil thanked him for it , as well as for the many kindnesses shown to him by the lodge on that and other occasions . He hoped that unless the W . M . for the time being undcitook ' the'duties of Installing Officer—on
which occasions he should be very glad to be Director of Ceremonies—it would be his pleasure , so long as he was able , to instal the Masters of that lodge . ( Applause . ) That was about the thirtieth time he had acted in the capacity of Installing Officer , and he looked with a great deal of pride on what he had done in that respect . He had also consecrated one Craft Lodge and one Royal Arch Chapter ,
and constituted a province of Royal Arch Masonry . With regard to the other degrees he did not know how many he had taken part in . One conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine , which he consecrated had a daughter , and was now about to have a grand-daughter , the members in the three conclaves numbering something like 270 . ( Applause . ) In concluding , Bro . Moore
proposed " The Health of the Immediate Past Master " —Bro . Duff , " who during his year of office had done well for the Morecambe Lodge , and on behalf of the lodge presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of the zealous and assiduous manner in which he had filled the duties of his office during the year just closed . The jewel bore thc words " Morecambe Loelge , 1861 . W . M . 1877 . " On thc reverse was the following
inscription : — " Presented to Bro . W . Duff , W . M . by the members of thc Morecambe Lodge , June 4 th , 1878 . " The toast having been cordially responded to . Bro . Duff , in acknowledging the compliment , saiel he had been completely taken by surprise in the matter of the presentation to him of a Past Master ' s jewel , but he accepted it at their hands with the greatest pleasure . It would ever be his wish to render what assistance he could to thc lodge , and
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try to forward its interests by all means in his power . He trusted they would all work together and by perseverance place the lodge in a good financial position . He paid a high compliment to the Chairman for the energy and ability he had displayed in trying to bring about thc establishment of the Morecambe Lodge , and well deserved the honour conferred upon him that day . ( Hear , hear . )
Bro . Dale proposed the health of " The Watelens . " Bro . W . Longmire and K . A . Stansfield , briefly acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Jowctt proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " which was acknowledged by Bros . Hartley and Stephenson . —The health of the " Junior
Officers" was proposed by Bro . T . Atkinson , and duly responded to . Bro . Moore proposed "The Visitors , " which was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Pandolfini , with whose name the toast was coupled . The " Tyler ' s " toast was the last on the list , and this was given by Bro . Wilkinson , and received with the customary honours .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The monthly meeting of this excellent lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., Bro . W . J . Chapman , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Joseph Bell , P . M . ; J . B . McKenzie , acting S . W . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., D . C , acting J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; J . Atkinson , Sec ; W . Sandbrook , S . D . ; F .
Wilkinson , J . D . ; H . P . Squire , acting I . G . ; J . Pyer , S . S . ; W . Savage , J . S . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and R . Burgess , Organists ; and W . H . Ball , Tvler . Amongst the members present were Bros . Dr . R . ' ll . D . Johnson , P . M . ; J . S . Macbeth , Penny , Ray , Keet , Avann , Boyd , Shrapnell , H . Leslie , D . Saunders , I . de Frece , Treasurer 1302 ( Lodge of Israel ); W . Hildyard , W . M . Annaud , A . Wilkinson , P . Lowndes ,
Dr . Pitts , W . Coatcs , and others . The list of visitors included Bros , thc Rev . —Leslie , F . J . Pentin , Davies ( Canada ) , Richardson , C . Heywood , Round , R . Robinson , Oglcsby , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes Mr . Conby , who was unanimously elected , was initiated in a strikingly impressive way by the W . M ., and seven brethren ( two being from a sister lodge ) were subsequently
raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s . The Dramatic choir , organised under the direction of Bro . Burgess , Organist , was brought lo the front in connection with thc ceremonies for the first time , and addeel greatly to the effect of the working . Eight guineas were voted in charityfive for the widow of a member , and three for a distressed brother . " Hearty good wishes" were given from
numerous visitors . Upwards of sixty brethren afterwards partook of a banquet in the large hall , and during thc evening a vaiiety of toasts and songs were given , the latter being furnished by Bros . Penny , Cook , Pycr , Richardson , C . Hcywond , and " Dan " Saunders , the piano accompaniments being admirably played by Bros . Skeaf and Burgess . The brethren separated about seven o'clock .
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE .-St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 1676 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Grainqer-strcet . Present : Bros . T . Cochrane , P . P . A . D . C , W . M . ; Jno . Thos . Taylor , S . W . ; Arthur T . Taylor , J . W . ; M . Catcheside , Secretary ; J . R . Pringlc , Treasurer , and others . Visitors : Bros . E . D . Davies , P . M .
e . 41 , & c , P . G . D . C ; Thos . Cranston , P . M . 6 3 6 ; J . Cook , P . M . 4 81 , eVc , P . P . G . S . W . ; Scott , P . M . 1132 " ; P . J . Jackson , W . M . 424 . and Treasurer 16 34 ; B . P . Ord , S . W . 1427 ; J . Braithwaite , Secretary 1427 ; W . M . Taylor , 24 ; Thos . Walton , 24 and 1664 ; W . Harbutt , 940 ; R . H . Walters , 1094 ; G . T . Charlton , 1664 ; H . Wilson , 24 and 1 C 64 ; W . Guthrie , 240 ; W . J . Haggeston , 240 ; j . M .
Marr , 1626 ; Robins , 101 , and others . Thc lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . T . Cochrane , P . P . A . D . C . Northumberland , was passed to the F . C . Degree , when the Installing Master , Bro . E . D . Davis , P . M . and P . G . D . C . Northumberland , assumed the chair , and Bro . J . T . Taylor , S . W ., was presented to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . After the obligation had
been subscribed to , thc loelge was raised to the Third Degree , and those below thc rank of P . M . were requested to withdraw . The Board of Installed Masters was then opened , and in a most impressive manner the new Master was placed in the chair of K . S . Thc brethren being readmitted , were informed that during their absence their new Master had been regularly installed , and they were
requested to salute him as M . M . 's . The charge was then given , and the tools for this degree presented ; the lodge then was raiseel to the Second Degree , when the Master being saluted , the charge for this degree being given , and the tools presented , it was reduced to the 1 hird Degree , the saluting charge and presentation of tools were again gone through , and after the appointment of the
following officers : Bros . T . Cochrane , P . P . G . A . D . C , I . P . M . ; J . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., D . of C . ; A . T . Taylor , S . W . j W . Catheside , J . W . ; F . Blencowe , Secretary ; J . R . Pringle , Treasurer ; Jno . Mackay , S . D . ; W . Cummings , J . D . ; E . Marston , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; J . Curry , Tyler , R . Veitch , Steward ; J . P . Clark , J . S . The Treasurer ' s report was read and confirmed , and which was a very
satisfactory one , the lodge having been opened one year only , all liabilities were discharged and a balance of £ 36 remained in hand ; some other routine business was disposed of , and the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Douglas Hotel , where a very splendid banquet was served , to which about fifty sat down . The toasts were given anil responded to in a very genial manner . " The I . P . M ., " proposed by the W . M ., was very heartily received ,
as it was oue to his great exertions that the lodge was inaugurated and is now in so flourishing a condition . The toast of "The W . M ., " was also very cordially received by all present , he , in returning thanks , assured the brethren that he would do his best to continue the good feeling and harmony , and trusted the lodge might not lose its lustre while in his keeping . The remainder of the toasts having been given and duly responded to the brethren departed , well satisfied with the first annual meeting of their lodge ,