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that he could not have selected one who would have performed those duties more thoroughly . In Bro . Smith he had a very good example , and one he would try to imitate as far as he was able . He must also acknowledge the services Bro . Smith had rendered him since he ( Bro . Peason ) was W . M .-elect . Twelve months ago , that chair was anything but " bed of roses , " but Bro . Smith ,
by his tact and good management , had left the lodge united almost to a man , and marked by the harmony and love which ought especially to characterise Freemasons . He spoke this to the honour and credit of Bro . Smith . ( Cheers . )—The toast was received by the brethren with great cordiality . )—In acknowledging the compliment , Bro . Smith thanked them for the flattering way in which
the toast had been given and received , said his efforts had been a labour of love , and said he would continue to seek the prosperity and harmony of that lodge .- — "The W . P . M . 's of Lodge 249 " was given by the W . M ., and acknowledged by P . M . ' s Pinnington , Jones , and De la Parelle ; "The Officers ofthe Lodge , " by the W . M ., responded to by Bros . Hughes , S . W ., and Hyde , J . W .
" The West Lancashire MasonicEducational Institution , " given by Bro . De Ia Parelle , and acknowledged by Bro . R . H . D . Johnson ; "The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Hughes , responded to by Bros . Sheldon , Washington , S . Hayne , & c . ; " Absent Seafaring Brethren , " by the W . M . ; and " The Press" ( acknowledged by Bros . Wood and MacKenzie . The Tyler ' s toast , "All Poor
and Distressed Brethren , " brought the list to a close . A sum amounting to upwards of £ 2 was collected for the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institute . Harmony was contributed by Bros . Washington , Hughes , Sheldon , Pemberton , & c ., and a recitation by Bro . J . M . Johnson , and the brethren separated after enjoying a most pleasant evening .
CROYDON . —Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th instant , at the Railway Hotel , Sutton . Present : Bros . C . W . Dornmett , W M . * Jas . Robins , Treasurer ; Magnus Ohren , I . P . M ., Sec . ; H . E . Frances , D . C . ; J . W . Sugg , I . G . ; R . Ii . Evans and Newton E . Jennings , P . M . ' s ; W . G . Davis , Jas . C . Campbell , W . V . Wilson , J . W . Pollard , George
Wright , Fredk . Williams ; visitors , M . D . Rucker ( 227 ) , W . Webb ( P . M . 72 , 12 S , S 90 ) , Jno . Rodda ( S 90 ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Pollard , Wright , and Campbell were raised ; Bro . Wilson was passed ; and Mr . William Cartwright Holmes , C . E ., was elected for initiation The following notices of motion were severally put and carried : 1 . By the S . W .,
seconded by the W . M ., "That in consideration ofthe valuable services rendered to this lodge by P . M . Brother Magnus Ohren , as Secretary for several years , for the great interest he has shown in the prosperity of the lodge since his connection therewith , and that having passed through the crnir wilh credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the brethren , and having again accepted the
office of Secretary ; that he be presented with a Secretary ' s jewel to the value of five guineas , as a mark of respect from the members of this lodge . " 2 . By Brother Capt . R . H . Evans , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Jennings , P . M ., "That in consideration of the valuable services rendered to this lodge by P . M . Bro . James Robins , in his capacity of Treasurer of the lodge , and the very able and perfect
manner in which he has carried out those duties ; that he be ¦ pvescu ' ed with a Treasurer ' s jewel to the value of five guineas , as a mark of respect from the members of this lodge . " 3 . By H > ' ° - Magnus Ohren , seconded by the Treasurer , "That the sum of two guineas be presented to the fund for the Freemasons' Life Boat . " WALTHAM C ROSS . — Gresham Lodge , No . S 6 9 . —This
lodge met on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at thc lour Swans , Bro . J . Forsyth , P . G . Sup . Wks ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by all his officers , and a good attendance of brethren and visitors . The work done was initiating Dr . Rogers into Freemasonry , and passing Bro . Buxton , which ceremonies the W . M . performed in a ' most masterly and impressive manner . Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , P . G . S . B .,
gave the lecture on the lodge-board . The W . M . then presented a very handsome P . M . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) to the I . P . M , Bro . Dr . Bruce , as a mark of appreciation of his services for thc past year . Bro . Bruce , in reply , expressed his gratification at thc manner in which he had been supported hy his officers durin" his term of office , and enlarged on the duties of
P . M . ' s and their privileges , a faithful performance and a due consideration of which would promote every generous virtue and a liberal and charitable construction of the failings of others . —It being the custom at this meeting lo have an open banquet , thc W . M . issued a circular with the summons , expressing his " hope to have the pleasure of the company of the wives and daughters or sisters of the
brethren lo grace our board , and unite in those friendly interchanges lhat tend so much to the cementing of fraternal regard and thc practice of all Masonic virtues . " This was responded to by a goodly number of the lady friends of the brethren , who sat down together to au excellent and well-served banquet , which all present seemed most thoroughly to enjoy . After a few complimentary toasts
had been given and responded to , thc company adjourned to thc beautiful lawn , where a capital dessert and wine was laid . The band of the 41 st Middlesex , hy the kind permission of Bro . Capt . liarnes , under thc leadership of liro . Etherington , played some excellent selections and dance music , in which delightful amusement most of ihe company oined , and one of the most enjoyable meetings of the
season was brought to an end , and the brethren drove to town thoroughly appreciating thc worthy W . M . ' s desire to extend the pleasures , an well as ihe profit of . Masonry to our domestic circles . Amongst thc numerous visitors were liro . Henry Muggeridge and his wife ; Bro . Bilby , P . M . 861 ; Bro . S ' . orey , J . D . 1107 ; Bio . John Robert Tustin , Prov . G . Steward ; Bro . Jordan , 86 i ; & c . LIVKRPOJL . — St . John ' s Lodijc , No . 673 , — The regular nn-jeting of this lodge was held at the Royal
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Mersey Yacht Club Hotel , 90 , Duke-street , Liverpool , on the 5 th inst ., for tlie purpose of installing Bro . Henry Nelson . There was a numerous attendance of visitors , including Bros . James Hamer , Prov . Grand Treas . West Lancashire ; T . Ashmore , P . M . S 23 , S . W . Sutton , P . M . 464 ; T . Sergeant , W . M . 594 ; P . M . Larson , P . M . 594 ; J- Pemberton , P . M . 1262 ; T . Taylor , W . M . 1264 ;
J . K . Smith , W . M . 249 ; and R . Hill , P . M . 54 6 . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , and two candidates were regularly initiated by Bro . T . Clark , W , M . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . W . T . May and J . Hocken , P . M . ' s , presented Bro . Henry Nelson for installation . The W . M .-elect having agreed to the ancient charges , was referred to a
Board of Installed Masters , who , in due and solemn manner , performed the ceremony of installation . The lodge having been closed down in regular order to the first degree , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . T . Callow , S . W . ; E . Kyle , J . W . ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . , * Widdows , Sec ; Digges , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Burrows , I . G . ; Mealor ancl Bucknall ,
Stewards ; Crawford , Tyler ; and May , P . M ., as D . C . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hamer , P . G . T ., and Bro . T . Clark , P . M ., for the able and efficient manner in which they had discharged theduties of installation . A P . M . ' s jewel was also unanimously voted to Bro . T . Clark , P . M ., after which the lodge wasduly and solemnly closed . A party of about 150 ladies and brethren
subsequently proceeded by steamer to Eastham , where they engaged in dancing and various other amusements till a late hour . A sumptuous repast was provided by Mr . Gough , at the hotel , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with enthusiasm . The weather having been propitious , the party , after thoroughly enjoying themselves , returned by special steamer to Liverpool .
MANCHESTER . —Slraii ^ aoay Lodqc , A o . 1219 . —On the 2 SU 1 ult . the installation of Bro . Edwin Hardon as W . M . of this lodge took place at the Assize Courts' Hotel , Strangcway , and he made the following appointments of oflicers : Bros . Potts , S . W . ; Rogers , J . W . ; Andrew , Sec . ( third year of oflice ) ; Needham , S . D . ; Robinson , J . D . ; and Bro . Gilbody , I . G . The following brethren
were present : —Bros . h . C . Lock , the retiring W . M . ; Bennett , P . M . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; Muirhead , S . W . j Potts , J . W . ; Schofield , Treas . ; Rogers , S . D . ; Needham , I . G . ; Andrew , Sec . ; Pike , Needle , Hetherington , Royle , White , Moss , Brandon , Patchett , Robinson , Johnson , Gilbody . Winterbottom , Haslem , Dawson , Pape , Crosby , Leanor , Rear , Green , Bums , and Monks .
Visitors : Bros . Heiffor , W . M . 992 ; Steen , 1030 ; James Hardon , J . W . 581 ; Geo . Jackson , W . M . 1077 ; Hartley , P . M . 204 ; Richard Seed , P . M . 204 and 337 ; Dr . Rains , W . M . 204 ; Mark Barlow , 1030 ; Wefton , 1009 ; Nathan , P M . 204 ; Howard , P . M . 1030 ; Melling , Newall Lodge ; and Ashworth , S . D . 1322 . Bro . P . M . Baldwin was the Installing Master ; and Bro . Locke having presented the
W . M .-elect , the ceremony proceeded in due form . The usual business having been transacted , and the financial position of the lodge and continued and increasing prosperity commented upon , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and did ample justice to the magnificent banquet prepared by Bro . Riley , and having done honours to the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , spent a very agreeable evening , closing in peace aud harmony at a reasonable hour .
POTTERS' BAR . —Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —This lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Railway Hotel . Pollers' Bar , Middlesex , Bro . George James Loe , W . M ., presiding . Thc lodge having been opened , thc minutes of the previous meeting were read confirmed . Ballots were unanimously in favour of thc admission of Bros . Luti and Selbv ( Bedford Lodge , No .
•57 ) as joining members , and the W . M . in an admirable manner passed l 5 ro ; . Schollard , Luti , and J . Finch ( 1275 ) to the second degree . Pour candidates for initiation were proposed for the next lodge meeting , and the lodge was closed . There were present : Bros . G Cattel , 1 ' . M . Sec ; V . Walters , P . M . ; J . H . Butlen , S . W . ; liellchambeis , Selby , A . Overton , Luti , . Schollard , and others . Visitor : Bro . J . Pinch , 1275 . Refreshment followed labour .
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PROVINCIAL . LEEDS . — Copley Lodge , No . m .-The first annual meeting of tlie members of this lodge look place at the Alfred-Rooms , Leeds , on Wednesday , July 51 b . There was a good attendance , including Bros . Allison , W . M . ; Bean , S . W . ; While , I . W . ; Denison , Sec . ; " vc . Afler
thc transaction of a deal of business connected with the lodge , the installation if W . M . look place—llie choice of thc brethren had unanimously fallen on liro . Allison , it being thought that the able manner in which he had carried on the lodge during its first year eminently entitled him to re-election , liro . Allison , in accepting office , referred to the great success of the Copley Lodge , both
in the number of members and the excellence of the working , and then proceeded lo invest his officers as follows : Bros . Schofield , P . M . 304 , as S . W . ; Denison , W . M . 304 , as J . W . ; H . Haigh , M . O . ; W . Verily , S . O . ; Ucdalc , as J . O . ; Seanor . as Treas . ; J . P . Crossby , M . D ., as Sec . ; J . Allan , S . D . ; W . Cawtliorn , J . D . ;
Heuthwaite , I . G . ; Musgravc , as Registrar ; and Win . Heighten and J . L . Gates , Joint Tylers . After the lodge was closed , thc brethren adjourned to the banquetingronm , where an excellent supper was provided by Bro . Oalc-s . During ihe evening ihe usual loyal and Masonic loasis were warmly honoured , and il was announced that three offices of the Prov , G . M , Lodge had been offered lo the mcmbiri , ¦ .
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Gu ILDFORD . —Percy Lodge , No . 114 . —The anniversary meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , July 6 th , when a large number of brethren assembled . In the unavoidable absence of Earl Percy , M . P ., the chair was taken by the Rev . G . R . Portal , G . M ., whoadvanced Bros . Whitley and Knight . The oflicers for thc year were then invested , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was , as usual , well served by Bro . Mitchaux , of the Angel .
The National Union For The Suppression Of Intemperance.
THE NATIONAL UNION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF INTEMPERANCE .
An important conference of magistrates , aldermen , councillors , clergymen , and others , was held in the Shire Hall , Hereford , on Friday , July 7 th , 1871 . The Right Rev . the Lord Bishop of Hereford presided , supported by a large number of influential gentlemen .
The Right Rev . Chairman cordially approved of the National Union's programme , and appealed to thc magistrates , clergy , and gentry of Hereford to contribute liberally towards the expenses . Mr . James Taylor , General Secretary , briefly explained the object and operations of the Union , after which
The High Sheriff moved , and Sir Harford J . J . Brydges , Bart ., seconded , the following resolution — " That this conference , having considered the position of the laws regulating the sale of beer , wine , and spirits , and the vast evils , moral , social , and physical , which are engendered thereby , is
strongly of opinion that any bill for their amendment should provide for a large reduction in the total number of public and beerhouses , a material diminution in the hours of sale , both on week days and Sundays , an efficient check upon the adulteration of liquors , and place the houses generally under
more stringent police regulation and supervision . " The resolution was unanimously adopted , after being spoken to by the Mayor of Hereford , Alderman James , and Mr . Dawson . The Rev . Prebendary Hill , M . A ., J . P ., moved , Mr . Josiah Newman , J . ., seconded , and the Rev .
John Watson supported : — " That this Conference , recognising the importance of thorough unity amongst those who are anxious to secure a practicable and speedy reform of thc license laws , requests the following gentlemen to become a City and County Committee for the purpose of
cooperating with the National Union for the Suppression of Intemperance , and that a subscription list now opened to assist the Union in extending its organisation , ancl otherwise preparing for a strenuous effort to pass a measure during thc next session of Parliament . "
Moved by the Rev . Prebendary Phillott , M . A . ( Pnclcctor ) , seconded by the Mayor of Leominster , and resolved : — " That the following petition be signed by the Chairman , and forwarded to Major Arbuthnot , M . P ., for presentation to Parliament , and that copies of thc foregoing resolutions , under
the signature of the Chairman , bc forwarded to Her Majesty's Home Secretary , thc Members for the city and county of Hereford , thc boroughs of Leominster and Ludlow , and the county and borough representatives of Radnor . " " Tost the Honourable thc Commons of Great
Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled—The humble petition of thc clergy , magistrates , aldermen , councillors , and others , of Hereford and neighbourhood , held July 7 th 1871 , sheweth , that your petitioners earnestly request your honourable House speedily to pass into law a bill reducing the number of licensed houses , shortening
the hours of sale on week days and Sundays , providing against adulteration , and generally improving the police regulations of thc liquor traffic ; and your petitioners will ever pray . " His Lorship signed the petition on behalf of the meeting , and after the usual compliment had been paid , thc conference terminated .
Cuosnv ' s BALSAMIC COUGH ELIXER . —Opiates Nar-otics , and Senilis arc loo often invoked 10 give relief in Coughs , Colds , and all I ' ulmotiary diseases . Instead of such fallacious remedies , which yield momentary relief at the expense ot enfeebling the digestive organs and thus increasing that debility which lies at the rcot of the malady , modern science j > o !» tA to Crosby ' s llaJsamic Cough Klixer , ns thc true remedy . —Select Testimonial . Dr . Rooke , Scarborough , author of the " Anli-I . ancet , " says : "I have repeatedly observed how very rapidly and invariably it subdued cough , Pain , and irritation of thc chest in cases of pulmonary consumption , and I can , wilh the greatest confidence , recommend it as a most
valuable adjunct to an otherwise strengthening treatment for this disease . —This medicine , which is free lrom opiumand squills , not only allays the local irritation , but improves digestion and strengthens the constitution Hence it is used with the most signal success in Asthmas , Uronchitis , Consumption , Coughs , Influenza , Night . Sweat of Consumption , Quinsy , and all affections of the throat ! and ches * . s Sold by all respectable Chemists and Patent Medicine Dealers in bottles at is . od ., 4 s . Od . and us each , and wholesale b y JAS . M . CROSUV , Chemist , Scarborough . * . * Invalids should read Crosby ' s I ' rize Treatise 011 " Diseases of the Lungs and Air-Vesscls , " a copy of which can bc obtained vratis of any respectable Chemist . - f Advt . ' .
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that he could not have selected one who would have performed those duties more thoroughly . In Bro . Smith he had a very good example , and one he would try to imitate as far as he was able . He must also acknowledge the services Bro . Smith had rendered him since he ( Bro . Peason ) was W . M .-elect . Twelve months ago , that chair was anything but " bed of roses , " but Bro . Smith ,
by his tact and good management , had left the lodge united almost to a man , and marked by the harmony and love which ought especially to characterise Freemasons . He spoke this to the honour and credit of Bro . Smith . ( Cheers . )—The toast was received by the brethren with great cordiality . )—In acknowledging the compliment , Bro . Smith thanked them for the flattering way in which
the toast had been given and received , said his efforts had been a labour of love , and said he would continue to seek the prosperity and harmony of that lodge .- — "The W . P . M . 's of Lodge 249 " was given by the W . M ., and acknowledged by P . M . ' s Pinnington , Jones , and De la Parelle ; "The Officers ofthe Lodge , " by the W . M ., responded to by Bros . Hughes , S . W ., and Hyde , J . W .
" The West Lancashire MasonicEducational Institution , " given by Bro . De Ia Parelle , and acknowledged by Bro . R . H . D . Johnson ; "The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Hughes , responded to by Bros . Sheldon , Washington , S . Hayne , & c . ; " Absent Seafaring Brethren , " by the W . M . ; and " The Press" ( acknowledged by Bros . Wood and MacKenzie . The Tyler ' s toast , "All Poor
and Distressed Brethren , " brought the list to a close . A sum amounting to upwards of £ 2 was collected for the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institute . Harmony was contributed by Bros . Washington , Hughes , Sheldon , Pemberton , & c ., and a recitation by Bro . J . M . Johnson , and the brethren separated after enjoying a most pleasant evening .
CROYDON . —Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th instant , at the Railway Hotel , Sutton . Present : Bros . C . W . Dornmett , W M . * Jas . Robins , Treasurer ; Magnus Ohren , I . P . M ., Sec . ; H . E . Frances , D . C . ; J . W . Sugg , I . G . ; R . Ii . Evans and Newton E . Jennings , P . M . ' s ; W . G . Davis , Jas . C . Campbell , W . V . Wilson , J . W . Pollard , George
Wright , Fredk . Williams ; visitors , M . D . Rucker ( 227 ) , W . Webb ( P . M . 72 , 12 S , S 90 ) , Jno . Rodda ( S 90 ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Pollard , Wright , and Campbell were raised ; Bro . Wilson was passed ; and Mr . William Cartwright Holmes , C . E ., was elected for initiation The following notices of motion were severally put and carried : 1 . By the S . W .,
seconded by the W . M ., "That in consideration ofthe valuable services rendered to this lodge by P . M . Brother Magnus Ohren , as Secretary for several years , for the great interest he has shown in the prosperity of the lodge since his connection therewith , and that having passed through the crnir wilh credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the brethren , and having again accepted the
office of Secretary ; that he be presented with a Secretary ' s jewel to the value of five guineas , as a mark of respect from the members of this lodge . " 2 . By Brother Capt . R . H . Evans , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Jennings , P . M ., "That in consideration of the valuable services rendered to this lodge by P . M . Bro . James Robins , in his capacity of Treasurer of the lodge , and the very able and perfect
manner in which he has carried out those duties ; that he be ¦ pvescu ' ed with a Treasurer ' s jewel to the value of five guineas , as a mark of respect from the members of this lodge . " 3 . By H > ' ° - Magnus Ohren , seconded by the Treasurer , "That the sum of two guineas be presented to the fund for the Freemasons' Life Boat . " WALTHAM C ROSS . — Gresham Lodge , No . S 6 9 . —This
lodge met on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at thc lour Swans , Bro . J . Forsyth , P . G . Sup . Wks ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by all his officers , and a good attendance of brethren and visitors . The work done was initiating Dr . Rogers into Freemasonry , and passing Bro . Buxton , which ceremonies the W . M . performed in a ' most masterly and impressive manner . Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , P . G . S . B .,
gave the lecture on the lodge-board . The W . M . then presented a very handsome P . M . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) to the I . P . M , Bro . Dr . Bruce , as a mark of appreciation of his services for thc past year . Bro . Bruce , in reply , expressed his gratification at thc manner in which he had been supported hy his officers durin" his term of office , and enlarged on the duties of
P . M . ' s and their privileges , a faithful performance and a due consideration of which would promote every generous virtue and a liberal and charitable construction of the failings of others . —It being the custom at this meeting lo have an open banquet , thc W . M . issued a circular with the summons , expressing his " hope to have the pleasure of the company of the wives and daughters or sisters of the
brethren lo grace our board , and unite in those friendly interchanges lhat tend so much to the cementing of fraternal regard and thc practice of all Masonic virtues . " This was responded to by a goodly number of the lady friends of the brethren , who sat down together to au excellent and well-served banquet , which all present seemed most thoroughly to enjoy . After a few complimentary toasts
had been given and responded to , thc company adjourned to thc beautiful lawn , where a capital dessert and wine was laid . The band of the 41 st Middlesex , hy the kind permission of Bro . Capt . liarnes , under thc leadership of liro . Etherington , played some excellent selections and dance music , in which delightful amusement most of ihe company oined , and one of the most enjoyable meetings of the
season was brought to an end , and the brethren drove to town thoroughly appreciating thc worthy W . M . ' s desire to extend the pleasures , an well as ihe profit of . Masonry to our domestic circles . Amongst thc numerous visitors were liro . Henry Muggeridge and his wife ; Bro . Bilby , P . M . 861 ; Bro . S ' . orey , J . D . 1107 ; Bio . John Robert Tustin , Prov . G . Steward ; Bro . Jordan , 86 i ; & c . LIVKRPOJL . — St . John ' s Lodijc , No . 673 , — The regular nn-jeting of this lodge was held at the Royal
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Mersey Yacht Club Hotel , 90 , Duke-street , Liverpool , on the 5 th inst ., for tlie purpose of installing Bro . Henry Nelson . There was a numerous attendance of visitors , including Bros . James Hamer , Prov . Grand Treas . West Lancashire ; T . Ashmore , P . M . S 23 , S . W . Sutton , P . M . 464 ; T . Sergeant , W . M . 594 ; P . M . Larson , P . M . 594 ; J- Pemberton , P . M . 1262 ; T . Taylor , W . M . 1264 ;
J . K . Smith , W . M . 249 ; and R . Hill , P . M . 54 6 . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , and two candidates were regularly initiated by Bro . T . Clark , W , M . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . W . T . May and J . Hocken , P . M . ' s , presented Bro . Henry Nelson for installation . The W . M .-elect having agreed to the ancient charges , was referred to a
Board of Installed Masters , who , in due and solemn manner , performed the ceremony of installation . The lodge having been closed down in regular order to the first degree , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . T . Callow , S . W . ; E . Kyle , J . W . ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . , * Widdows , Sec ; Digges , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Burrows , I . G . ; Mealor ancl Bucknall ,
Stewards ; Crawford , Tyler ; and May , P . M ., as D . C . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hamer , P . G . T ., and Bro . T . Clark , P . M ., for the able and efficient manner in which they had discharged theduties of installation . A P . M . ' s jewel was also unanimously voted to Bro . T . Clark , P . M ., after which the lodge wasduly and solemnly closed . A party of about 150 ladies and brethren
subsequently proceeded by steamer to Eastham , where they engaged in dancing and various other amusements till a late hour . A sumptuous repast was provided by Mr . Gough , at the hotel , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with enthusiasm . The weather having been propitious , the party , after thoroughly enjoying themselves , returned by special steamer to Liverpool .
MANCHESTER . —Slraii ^ aoay Lodqc , A o . 1219 . —On the 2 SU 1 ult . the installation of Bro . Edwin Hardon as W . M . of this lodge took place at the Assize Courts' Hotel , Strangcway , and he made the following appointments of oflicers : Bros . Potts , S . W . ; Rogers , J . W . ; Andrew , Sec . ( third year of oflice ) ; Needham , S . D . ; Robinson , J . D . ; and Bro . Gilbody , I . G . The following brethren
were present : —Bros . h . C . Lock , the retiring W . M . ; Bennett , P . M . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; Muirhead , S . W . j Potts , J . W . ; Schofield , Treas . ; Rogers , S . D . ; Needham , I . G . ; Andrew , Sec . ; Pike , Needle , Hetherington , Royle , White , Moss , Brandon , Patchett , Robinson , Johnson , Gilbody . Winterbottom , Haslem , Dawson , Pape , Crosby , Leanor , Rear , Green , Bums , and Monks .
Visitors : Bros . Heiffor , W . M . 992 ; Steen , 1030 ; James Hardon , J . W . 581 ; Geo . Jackson , W . M . 1077 ; Hartley , P . M . 204 ; Richard Seed , P . M . 204 and 337 ; Dr . Rains , W . M . 204 ; Mark Barlow , 1030 ; Wefton , 1009 ; Nathan , P M . 204 ; Howard , P . M . 1030 ; Melling , Newall Lodge ; and Ashworth , S . D . 1322 . Bro . P . M . Baldwin was the Installing Master ; and Bro . Locke having presented the
W . M .-elect , the ceremony proceeded in due form . The usual business having been transacted , and the financial position of the lodge and continued and increasing prosperity commented upon , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and did ample justice to the magnificent banquet prepared by Bro . Riley , and having done honours to the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , spent a very agreeable evening , closing in peace aud harmony at a reasonable hour .
POTTERS' BAR . —Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —This lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Railway Hotel . Pollers' Bar , Middlesex , Bro . George James Loe , W . M ., presiding . Thc lodge having been opened , thc minutes of the previous meeting were read confirmed . Ballots were unanimously in favour of thc admission of Bros . Luti and Selbv ( Bedford Lodge , No .
•57 ) as joining members , and the W . M . in an admirable manner passed l 5 ro ; . Schollard , Luti , and J . Finch ( 1275 ) to the second degree . Pour candidates for initiation were proposed for the next lodge meeting , and the lodge was closed . There were present : Bros . G Cattel , 1 ' . M . Sec ; V . Walters , P . M . ; J . H . Butlen , S . W . ; liellchambeis , Selby , A . Overton , Luti , . Schollard , and others . Visitor : Bro . J . Pinch , 1275 . Refreshment followed labour .
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PROVINCIAL . LEEDS . — Copley Lodge , No . m .-The first annual meeting of tlie members of this lodge look place at the Alfred-Rooms , Leeds , on Wednesday , July 51 b . There was a good attendance , including Bros . Allison , W . M . ; Bean , S . W . ; While , I . W . ; Denison , Sec . ; " vc . Afler
thc transaction of a deal of business connected with the lodge , the installation if W . M . look place—llie choice of thc brethren had unanimously fallen on liro . Allison , it being thought that the able manner in which he had carried on the lodge during its first year eminently entitled him to re-election , liro . Allison , in accepting office , referred to the great success of the Copley Lodge , both
in the number of members and the excellence of the working , and then proceeded lo invest his officers as follows : Bros . Schofield , P . M . 304 , as S . W . ; Denison , W . M . 304 , as J . W . ; H . Haigh , M . O . ; W . Verily , S . O . ; Ucdalc , as J . O . ; Seanor . as Treas . ; J . P . Crossby , M . D ., as Sec . ; J . Allan , S . D . ; W . Cawtliorn , J . D . ;
Heuthwaite , I . G . ; Musgravc , as Registrar ; and Win . Heighten and J . L . Gates , Joint Tylers . After the lodge was closed , thc brethren adjourned to the banquetingronm , where an excellent supper was provided by Bro . Oalc-s . During ihe evening ihe usual loyal and Masonic loasis were warmly honoured , and il was announced that three offices of the Prov , G . M , Lodge had been offered lo the mcmbiri , ¦ .
Mark Masonry.
Gu ILDFORD . —Percy Lodge , No . 114 . —The anniversary meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , July 6 th , when a large number of brethren assembled . In the unavoidable absence of Earl Percy , M . P ., the chair was taken by the Rev . G . R . Portal , G . M ., whoadvanced Bros . Whitley and Knight . The oflicers for thc year were then invested , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was , as usual , well served by Bro . Mitchaux , of the Angel .
The National Union For The Suppression Of Intemperance.
THE NATIONAL UNION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF INTEMPERANCE .
An important conference of magistrates , aldermen , councillors , clergymen , and others , was held in the Shire Hall , Hereford , on Friday , July 7 th , 1871 . The Right Rev . the Lord Bishop of Hereford presided , supported by a large number of influential gentlemen .
The Right Rev . Chairman cordially approved of the National Union's programme , and appealed to thc magistrates , clergy , and gentry of Hereford to contribute liberally towards the expenses . Mr . James Taylor , General Secretary , briefly explained the object and operations of the Union , after which
The High Sheriff moved , and Sir Harford J . J . Brydges , Bart ., seconded , the following resolution — " That this conference , having considered the position of the laws regulating the sale of beer , wine , and spirits , and the vast evils , moral , social , and physical , which are engendered thereby , is
strongly of opinion that any bill for their amendment should provide for a large reduction in the total number of public and beerhouses , a material diminution in the hours of sale , both on week days and Sundays , an efficient check upon the adulteration of liquors , and place the houses generally under
more stringent police regulation and supervision . " The resolution was unanimously adopted , after being spoken to by the Mayor of Hereford , Alderman James , and Mr . Dawson . The Rev . Prebendary Hill , M . A ., J . P ., moved , Mr . Josiah Newman , J . ., seconded , and the Rev .
John Watson supported : — " That this Conference , recognising the importance of thorough unity amongst those who are anxious to secure a practicable and speedy reform of thc license laws , requests the following gentlemen to become a City and County Committee for the purpose of
cooperating with the National Union for the Suppression of Intemperance , and that a subscription list now opened to assist the Union in extending its organisation , ancl otherwise preparing for a strenuous effort to pass a measure during thc next session of Parliament . "
Moved by the Rev . Prebendary Phillott , M . A . ( Pnclcctor ) , seconded by the Mayor of Leominster , and resolved : — " That the following petition be signed by the Chairman , and forwarded to Major Arbuthnot , M . P ., for presentation to Parliament , and that copies of thc foregoing resolutions , under
the signature of the Chairman , bc forwarded to Her Majesty's Home Secretary , thc Members for the city and county of Hereford , thc boroughs of Leominster and Ludlow , and the county and borough representatives of Radnor . " " Tost the Honourable thc Commons of Great
Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled—The humble petition of thc clergy , magistrates , aldermen , councillors , and others , of Hereford and neighbourhood , held July 7 th 1871 , sheweth , that your petitioners earnestly request your honourable House speedily to pass into law a bill reducing the number of licensed houses , shortening
the hours of sale on week days and Sundays , providing against adulteration , and generally improving the police regulations of thc liquor traffic ; and your petitioners will ever pray . " His Lorship signed the petition on behalf of the meeting , and after the usual compliment had been paid , thc conference terminated .
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