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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the gth inst ., at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , when the W . AL , Bro . Ernest Smith , was supported by Bros . E . II . Thiellay , P . AL , P . G . S . B . Aliddlesex , Treas . ( acting as ) , S . W .: T . Grummant , J . W . ; W . Simmonds , P . M ., Sec . ; F . W . Cash ( acting as ) , S . D . ; T . Aletham ( acting as ) , I . G . ; and

A . B . Church , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Carlo Grassi was raised to the Degree of F . C . The ballot was then taken for Air . Superintendent Relf , a candidate for initiation ' , and the result was an unanimous election . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren took boat to thc Royal Hotel ,

North Woolwich , where Bro . Holland had a splendid banquet awaiting them , and a very agreeable evening was spent . In addition to those mentioned above , we noticed present Bros . R . P . Gloag , W . Waters , G . P . tBertini , C . Grassi , F . Edmonds , members of 1559 ; and the following visitors : Bros . W . Holland , P . AL 157 ; Dr . Joe Pope , P . AL 94 G ; Alonlagu Vizetelly , S . D . 1297 ; and Frederic Hughes , 7 S 0 .

ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1 S 27 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the Gth inst ., a meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , under the presidency of the Alaster , Bro . L . F . Littell . Amongst those present were Bros . F . Green , C . C , S . W . ; D . II . Ashford , J . W . ; R . J . Pawley , Treasurer , who acted as Secretary in the absence of Bro . Turner ; Browling , acting S . D . ; and S . F . Jackson , acting I . G . After thc opening of the lodge , Bro .

Alaurice was passed to the Second Degree , after which the lodge resumed thc First Degree , and unanimously elected Bro . Frank Green , C . C , Alaster for thc ensuing year . Bro . R . J . Pawley was re-elected Treasurer for thc third time , and Bro . A . B . Church was re-elected Tyler . Bros . C . W . Bowley , F . S . Jackson , and II . Wright were appointed Auditors of thc lodge accounts . There was no banquet , but the brethren met together socially after concluding the business .

LIVERPOOL . —Merchant's Lodge ( No . 241 ) . — We are informed that through thc courtesy of a highly esteemed member of this " crack " lodge , the officers ap ; pointed a short time ago w-ere entertained nt dinner on Alonday evening , the 4 th inst ., at Messrs . Gait and Capper ' s , Lord-street , The usual Masonic toasts were given , and a musical programme added greatly to thc enjoyment of thc evening .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — One of the most pleasant evenings which it has been our privilege lo spend in Alasonry was experienced on Thursday evening the 7 th inst ., when we were invited to assist at the installation ceremony in connection with the Alariners Lodge , No . 249 , which holds a thoroughly substantial position as an arm of Freemasonry in Liverpool . The

ceremony took place at the Masonic Uall , Hope street , and thc whole of the business was of the best and most satisfactory character . Bro . John Whalley , W . AL , opened thc proceedings promptly , and he was ably supported hy a capital compliment of officers , including Bros . W . Corbett , I . P . M . ; 1 " . Barnett , P . M ., AI . C . j ' J . Haves , P . M . ; J . C . Robinson , P . AL ; W . II . Vernon , J . W . ; Dr . J . kellett Smith , P . M ., Treasurer , P . P . G . R . ; R . Collings ,

Secretary ; J . Jenaway , S . D . ; AL Davies , J . D . j D . Canglcy , I . C : AL Howarth , S . ; P . G . Bradley , S . ; B . j . Parry , S . ; D . Oliphant , S . ; and W . I [ . " Ball , Tyler . 'The members included Bros . T . Wilson , J . Hyam , J . Morris , G . Higgle , J . Levy , J . Travis , | . C . Spurr , ' 1 ' . Cox , J . Pye , J . Molloy , J . Williams , R . Thomson , W . Lothian , W . 'Thornton , W . Davies , J . Chisnall ,

J . Messenger , J . White , T . Drink-water , R . W . Wnggott , T . Craig , K . Fitzgerald , J . Coubbin , II . Hyman , II . Pye , J . Roberts . T . Watkins , A . Samuel ) , F . Grimdall , R . Richards , W . P . Jennings , G . W . Harris , Joseph Wilson ( Freemason ) , and others . Amongst the numerous representation of visitors were Bros . J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Councillor Joseph

Ball , W . M . G 73 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O .-, W . Brackenbury , P . AL 0 r-. i W . Blunsum , s - 94 ; R . Reader , I . P . AL 392 ; II . Trevitt , P . AL 724 ; A . ' D . Hesketh , W . AL 11 S 2 ; | O . Rea , Sec . 11 S 2 ; Dr . D . Costinc , I . P . AL 21 G ; II " Coulson , W . M . 1505 ; T . G . Fisher , W . M . 1299 ; J . P ' Bryan , S . W . 1035 ; L . Herman , I . P . AL G 73 ; j . »; AlacKenzie , I . P . AL 1 G 09 ; L . Jackson , 1502 ; J . T . Cal

ow , P . P . G . 'Treas . ; Dr . II . V . Pitts , W . AL 1 G 20 ; J . C . Parkinson , 109 4 ; J . Williams , P . AL 11 S 2 ; II . ( Jill , 10 S 0 ; W . II . \' ecvers , W . AI . 594 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; and R . Ranken , P . AL 519 . 'The chair was subsequently taken by Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., 'Treas ., P . P . G . R ., who in a most effectiveand masterly manner installed Bro . \ V . II . Vernon as

Worshipful Alaster for the ensuing vear . 'The following ' officers were invested : Bros . John Whallev . I . P . M .: W . Corbett , P . AL , AI . C . ; Joseph ' Jenaway , S . W . ; M . Davies , J . W . ; Dr . J . Kellett . Smith , P'P . G . R ., Treas . ( re-elected for thc tenth tine ); R . Collings , Sec . ( re-appointed ); A . II . Eu-art , Org . ; 1 ) . Canglcy , S . D . ; S . J . Parrv , | . D . ; R . G . Bradley , I . C ; J . Pye . S . S . ; J . White , I . S . ; A " l . W .

'Thornton and II . J . Pye ,. A . S . ' s ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) . Bro . Dr . Smith was assisted in the latter part of the ceremony by Bro . W . Corbett , P . M ., ami Iiro . ]•' . Barnett , P . M . An exceedingly artistic nnd unique Past Alaster ' s jeivel was presented to Bro . John Whalley on his retirement from the chair , and the presentation was made nnd

acknowledged in suitable terms . 'The brethren subsequently dined in the banqueting hall , under the presidency of Iiro . \ V . II . Vermin , W . AL , anil during tin : evening a capital musical programme was given , special menlkm being deserved by the " Fairy Hells" performance of Bio . i / argreaves ( ii )/ , who enjoys Royal patronage . ¦

STAMFORD . —Merit Lodec ( No . . too ) . —The insinuation ., ! tin : W . M . el .-i-l , Ii , o . ~ l lei bert I Iarl , into the cliaii of ( hi , lodge look pl .-iieon thi-jolh ult . Tin : brethren , numbering about forty , including several vi-ilors , assembled at Ihe lodgi-room , in the George Hotel , al three o ' clock p . m . 'I lie lodge having been formally opened , Bro . Duncan was raised to the . Third Degree bv the W . M . p . ro

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Barrel ! , of thc Hundred of Elloe Lodge , Spalding , 469 , P . AL , P . P . A . D . C . of the Province of Lincolnshire , took thc chair . The acting W . M . then briefly explained to the lodge that it was in fulfilment of an old pledge to the Master elect , who was a personal friend , and , moreover , hacl been first initiated into Freemasonry in thc Hundred of Elloe Lodge , that he ( Bro . Barrcll ) was occupying the chair that evening . Thc W . AI . elect having been duly

presented to thc presiding Alaster to receive the benefit of installation , lie was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The W . AI . then invested the following brethren * as his officers : Bros . Booth , I . P . M . ; Packer , S . W . ; Bentham , J . W . ; Bent , Chap . ; Howard , Treas . ; Hail , Sec . ; Bcadcson , S . D . ; Etchells , J . D . ; Royce , I . G . ; and Coulson , Tyler . The lodge was then called off for refreshment . On resuming labour , the

usual addresses were delivered to the Wardens and brethren by the Installing Alaster . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . Barrel ! for the very effective manner in which he had performed the duty of Installing Alaster ; and this well-merited compliment was duly responded to . The lodge was then closed in form by the W . AL , and

the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a most superb spread was provided by Host Bro . Aloyes . Ample justice having been done to this , thc usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and duly responded to . Songs , glees , and recitations by thc brethren enlivened the proceedings , and made the time fly too quickly .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . — 1 lie annual installation festival of the members of this ' odge took place on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , and was of a highly successful nature . Indeed , it was justly recognised as the most interesting Alasonic meeting of thc season when Alasonic festivals abound so plenteously ; and this special feature was easily accounted for when it was remembered that Bro .

Councillor Joseph Bell , one of the popular members of the " local parliament , " was thc W . AI . elect . The popularity of the incoming Alaster was shown by an usually large and influential gathering of the Fraternity , and there is little doubt that the appointment will give satisfaction to all within the pale of the lodge . The commencement of business was fixed as early as half-past eight o ' clock in thc morning , but even at this early hour there was an

attendance of upwards of eighty brethren , those present comprising no fewer than thirty W . Al . ' s and P . M . 's , a large representation of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , and other brethren who are well known in connection with Freemasonry and its Charities . Bro . Lewis Herman , W . AL , presided at the opening of thc lodge , and he was well supported by Bros . W . Brackenbury ' I . P . AL ; T . Roberts , P . AL ¦ H . Burrows , P . AL ;

J . Ball , S . W .,- C . Marshall , J . W . ; D . Jackson , P . AL , ' Treas . ; W . T . May , P . AL , Sec ; IL Alarshall , S . D . ; G . Godfrey , I . C ; S . W . Hulse . S . ; and W . IL Ball , Tyler . 'There were also present during the " morning sitting " Bros . | . I . Alarshall , C . Cockiiam , T . Clark ' , P . G . R . ; J . Ralt ' ie , J . Noble , C . Robeson , G . E . Buford , J . Hunt , J . . Morgan , W . S . Rose , W . Chappie , W . Aliller , and others . The visitors , list included the names of Bros . J . *

Ellis , P . AL and Treas . _ 667 ; W . W . Sandbrook , W . AI . 1 G 09 ; John Atkinson , S . AI . 1 G 09 ; Richard Bennett , P . AL 1299 ; ' C . Arden , W . AI . 1356 ; ] . Keet , S . W . 135 G ( W . M . elect ); J . W . Ballard , P . P . G . P . ; J . B . Bunbury , P . AL io * , 5 ; J . Williams , P . AL 11 . S 2 ; J . C . Robinson , P . AL 249 ; T . Bisson , 13 S G ; T . M . Careful ! , S 23 ; W . Braithwaite ; J . Whalley , W . M . 249 ; H . Coulson , W . AI . 1501 ;; I . 11 . Mackenzie , P . AL 1 G 09 ; G . Gordon , W . AL

724 ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C ; H . Trevitt , P . AL 724 I ; J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . H . Veevers , W . M . 594 ; Al . Hart , P . AL and Treas . 1502 ; H . Barclay , S . W . 11 S 2 , and others . Bro . Lewis Herman , thc retiring W . AL , in a manner which could hardly have been excelled , installed Bro . Councillor Ball as his successor ii \ thc chair , and the following officers were subsequent !} - appointed and invested , one or

two of them by proxy : Bros . L . Herman , I . P . AL ; C , Alarsh , S . W . ; C Godfrey , J . W . ; W . II . Alillar , Chap . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . Org . ( re-appointed ); D . Jackson , P . AL , Treas . ( re-elected ); W . T . Alay , P . M .- , Secretary ( reappointed ) ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas ., D . C . ( re-appointed ); S . W . H . Hulse , S . D . ; D . Clarke , J . D . ; C . W . Robeson , I . C ; W . Braithwaite , J . Jones , and C . Cockbain . Stwds . j andW . II . Hall , Tyler . The W . AL , Bro . Ball ,

subsequently performed the ceremony of initiation in a most effective manner , and , at the close of business , presented Bro . L . Herman , I . P . AL , with a handsome P . AL ' s jewel in recognition of his valuable services to the St . John's Lodge . In continuation of the installation festival , a picnic was afterwards held in the picturesque village of Hale , whither a large number of lathes and brethren were conveyed by

wagonettes . 1 he dinner was supplied by Air . Kowe , of the Chilrle of Hale lun , in ( he large dining hall attached to thc hostelry ; and through tlie kindness of Colonel J . Ireland Blackburne , ALP ., ( he use of ( he fine park attached to his residence was gi ; en for sports of a varied and attractive kind . The evening's storm somewhat marred an otherwise pleasant day's outing .

COCKERMOUTIT . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . — Tlie monthly meeting of this Cumberland lodge was held on Tuesday evening , ( he 5 U 1 inst ., in the Masonic Hall . 'There were present the following members : Bros . T . C . Robinson , W . AI . ; Dr . Hodgson ' , P . M . ; W . Shilton , P . AL ; W . II . Lewthwaite , P . AL , 'Treas . and Org . ; [ . Black , P . AL ; II . Peacock , S . W . ; R . W . Robinson , j . W . ; T . Mason , Sec . ; 11 . Carruthers , I . C ; | .

Howson , Tyler ; I . Evening , J . Fearon , and \ V . Paisley . 'This evening- Skiddaw Lodge was nlso honoured with a special deputation from Lodge of Perseverance , No . 371 , . Maryport , comprising Bros . W . Stoddart , W . M . ; J . Nicholson , P . M . and 'Treas . ; | . W . Robinson , P . M ' . ; C W . Thompson , P . M . ; T . Wenthei'stoii , S . W . ; J . C . Nicholson , See . ; J . Smith , Org . ; P . Wedgwood , J . " Wilson , and J . Ilalloway . llro . | . Reed , of St . Ahingo ' s Lodge , No . i ; o , Alaurhliiie , Scotland , likewise was a

visitor . 'The lodge having been opened in form , and Ihe minutes read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Air . John Tidier , which proving unanimous , lie was admitted , anil initialed inlo Alasonry by the W . M . The E . A . ' s charge was delivered by the S . W . ; and I ' m . Stoddart , W . AI . 371 , on the invitation of lire W . M ., kindly explained the Iirst tracing board , this being ( he [ more interesting from the fact oi the initiate being his relative .

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Thc lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to " thc Rampant Bull Hotel , where they passed an hour of thorough social enjoyment , several complimentary toasts being proposed and responded to , till the summoning of the ' Tyler to the East , when a short , but really profitablcand pleasant , evening was brought to a close , and the visiting brethren took their seven miles' drive homewards .

KIRKDALE . —Walton Lodge ( No . ioS 6 j . ~ Ad emergency meeting of this well-known lodge was held aft the Skelmersdaie Alasonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , July Gth , for the purpose of formally taking leave of Bro . Isaac Leece , I . P . AL , on his leaving this country for Canada . There was a strong gathering of the brethren , the chair being taken by Bro . John J . Savage , W . M .

Present : Bros . Isaac Leece , I . P . AL ; Joseph Ellis , P . M . s R . Abrahams , P . AL ; John Lunt , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , & c . j Z . E . Hanmer , P . AL ; G . J . Townsend , P . M . ; J , D ' , Reader , S . W . ; Dr . David L . Parry , J . W . ; W . Wilkinson , Secretary ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chaplain ; and others , over forty altogether . The visitors were Bros . J . P . Bryan , 203 , S . W . 1033 ; an < l lames C . Fish , 1264 .

After the lodge had been declared open , the W . AI . rose and said that it was with mingled feelings of sorrow and pleasure that bespoke on the present occasion . They had met to offer to a worthy Mason a tribute of generosity ancS respect . Bro . Isaac Lcccc , their esteemed I . P . AL , wasleaving thc country , and he ( the W . AL ) for one could not sufficiently express his own feelings or those of thc lodge .

One thing he could do , and that was on behalf of the members to wish him "God speed , " and to present him with a slight token of thc love and esteem they all felt for him . He then handed over to Bro . Leece a beautiful photographic album , bound in Russia leather , with handsome clasp and monogram . , containing portraits of all the Present and Past Officers of 10 S 6 , with the members . Thc

inscription , handsomely illuminated , was as follows : " To Bro . Isaac Lcccc , I . P . AL , from the brethren of thc Walton Lodge , 10 SG , of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Freemasons , on his leaving England for Canada , as a mark of their high esteem , and in appreciation of the many excellent qualities of heart and mind which have endeared him to them in the various relations of life . Liverpool ,

July Gth , 1 SS 1 . " After reading the inscription the W . AI . said that these were not many words , but they expressed much . He was sure all present would pray that the G . A . O . T . U . would support Bro . Lcccc in his future trials , and give him health and long life . The I . P . AL said that at that moment he could not find words to express what he felt towards them for this mark of their kindness , for it

was such . On this , the last occasion of his meeting his brethren in Liverpool , he could recall numberless marks of their goodwill . While life lasted he would never forget their kindness , and this mark of it in particular . Bro . Townsend said as a P . AL , and member of 10 S 6 , it was painful to him to say much , but he would venture to say , even in the I . P . AL's presence , that his example might be

worthily followed by all present , whether they had arrived at the Fast or not . He hoped the quiet and unostentatious manner in which Bro . Leece had worked would be imitated , and that when he arrived out he , while not forgetting his old friends in Alasonry , would make new ones and prosper . Bro . Ellis , P . AL , said he hoped ( he ( ime would come when Bro . Lccce would return crowned with honours . It was

fitting ( hat they should assemble on such an occasion , to do honour to such a worthy brother , and ho hoped their little memento would bc a comfort to him . He , for one , would not murmur at the parting if it were for Bro . Lccce ' s tem poral welfare . 'They would look- forward to a future happy meeting even in this world , and if that were granted give him a hearty welcome back . Bro . Dr . Parry , J . W ., also

spoke of the regret they all felt at losing a brother who was leaving them to form new associations in a distant clime . He personally wished him every success , temporarily and Alasonically . If T . G . A . O . T . U . would not permit them to meet here again they would look forward to a re-union in the Grand Lodge above . Bro . Abrahams , P . M ., also spoke a few words of regret , coupled with good

wishes , nnd was followed by Bro . Hanmer , P . AL , who referred to Bro . Leece ' s hearty services in 10 SG . The lodge was ( hen closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment in the dining hall , where thc usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Ellis , P . M ., proposed " Our American Brethren , " and alluded in feeling terms to the calamity which had overtaken their Bro .

Garfield , President of the United States . The W . AI . proposed "The Health of the 1 . P . A 1 , " in very hearty terms , and it was enthusiastically received . Bro . Lunt , P . AL , supported the W . M . ' s remarks , as did also Bro . Rev . Dr . Hyde , who , after referring to their loss , said he would not consider Bro . Leece as gone from them . He would still remain an Englishman , under the Constitution of the

English Grand Lodge . England could ill afford to lose such men . Bro . the I . P . M . did not go abroad as an adventurer , or one who lost caste in his own country , and he wished him every success which his virtues deserved . Bro . Leece replied in a few simple nnd affectionate terms . He said thc right hand of fellowship had always been extended lo him in 10 SG , and he felt almost as much pain in parting from the brethren as he would in leaving his own

flesh and blood . He wished them every prosperity , and he should still remain a member of the " Walton . " He concluded , on behalf of Mrs . Lcccc , and by her request , by again thanking them for their kind presentation . "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . Reader , S . W ., and responded to by Bro . J . P . Bryan , and shortly afterwards thc proceedings wero brought to a close , thc W . AL requesting that as many of the brethren as could convenientl y do so would attend at the landing stage on Ihe following day to sen Bro . Leece off .

EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1 G 19 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown Hotel on Tuesday , ( he "jtIi inst . Present : Bros . S . Davison , W . M . : E . A . Head . S . W . ; Win . Rudge , J . W . ; G . . Mitchell , Sec ; J . G . Calwav , S . D , ; W . Firbank , I . C ; John G . Horsey , I . P . AL ; ' W . II . Brown ,

Win . Pile , G . Ilistul , I . Cooner , II . Horsey , W . Heckford , Al . Ovenden , C . T . Ynum ..- , | . Woodbridge , 0 . D . Woolgar , W . Hanvnnd , C \ V . Holmes , and A . ' . M . lietehley . Visitors : liros . Chas . | . Smith , P . J . G . W ., 140 G ; II . A . Dorrell , W . M . i | G ( . ; li . Snrgeniil . ' W . M . uK |; A . II . Smith , W . AL 5 6 ; R . A . D . Bee . hing , . S 74 ; 11 . Cuff , 121 G ; J . Edwards , 1 S 92 ; and J . Ilopkinson , 3 S . J he lodge was opened at 2 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . A .