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a few remarks the toast itself would ensure its hearty reception . Bro . Headon said he rose with great pleasure to return thanks for the very kind manner in which they had received the toast of Treasurer , and hoped he might have a large sum at the banker ' s , which he had not at the present time , for it was then very small . The Secretary , thanked the brethren for the cordial feeling that they
had shown towards him that evening , which was most gratifying to him . Any hard work he had to perform would be a pleasure so long as the brethren were satisfied with him . Some other toasts were given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very harmonious meeting to a close . IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The last regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge was held at the
Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , onTuesday , the 28 th ult . Bro . J . J . Cantle , the P . M ., presided , supported by P . M . ' s Noke , Smith , Mattocks , Cottebrune . and Terry ( the two latter being hon . members of the lodge ) , and numerous visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Fabian , P . G . S . W . Hants ; White , P . M . 22 ; Eames , P . M . 22 ; Frampton , P . M . 142 ; Hillhouse , P . M . 228 ; Parsons , P . M . 749
and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been duly read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bros . Coldwells and Arnold to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Bowley was afterwards passed into Fellow Craft . Messrs . E . W . Catling and W . G . Reynolds were balloted for , and , being unanimously approved , admitted into the mysteries of our ancient Craft . It is almost needless to say
that the whole of thc ceremonies were rendered in a most effective and impressive manner . Bro . J . W . St . John Hunt , of the Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 , having been duly balloted for , was admitted as a joining member . A very pleasant episode followed . The W . M ., after passing a very high encomium upon Bro . C S . Jolly , P . M . 87 , the Hon . Sec , and one of the founders of the lodge , whom he
stated had from thc very first worked hard for its success , ¦ presented him with a very handsome emblem , combining a Past Master and Secretary ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted at a previous meeting as a slight acknowledgment of his services , and bore a suitable inscription . Bro . Jolly , in responding , thanked the W . M and brethren , and said the work had been with him " a
labour of love , " and that as long as he possessed health and strength Ivy Lodge should have such hearty services as he could give . After some minor business was concluded , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet presided over by the W . M ., and a very enjoyable evening was spent , an interesting feature being the introduction of two talented
young ladies , Misses Lucy Steward and Claremont , whose singing was generally admired . Wc must not omit to notice that the well-known trio , Calcott ' s " Red Cross Knight , " was admirably rendered by these ladies in conjunction with the W . M . A recitation by one of the initiates , Bro . Reynolds , was excellently delivered and much admired . Bro . Knight Smith presided at the
pianoforte with his usual ability . The usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Cottebrune , who paid a high compliment to the working of the W . M ., whom he had the pleasure of introducing into Freemasonry , responded to " The Grand Officers '" toast . In response to the toast of "The Initiates , " both the newly-made brethren made excellent speeches . Bro . Terry replied to the toast of " The
Masonic Charities" at length , giving the brethren considerable information as to each of the three great institutions , and the progress which had been made during the last few years , I closing with an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Aged Masons' Institution . We understand , by the bye , that the W . M . intends acting as Steward at the next festival , when it is hoped that H . R . H . Prince Leopold may
be well enough to preside , and from what we know of the Ivy Lodge , we are convinced that the W . M . will be able to present a good list . The Charities first appears to be thc maxim of this lodge—a tithe of all the receipts are put by for this purpose . To the toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Fabian , that brother , as the hour was getting late , only responded in a short telling
speech , concluded with the hope that the Ivy Lodge might long flourish in connection with the " grand old" oak , Freemasonry . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant evening ' s proceedings . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodgo ( No . 41 ) —This old lodge held a regular meeting on Thursday , Dec . 7 th , and was opened by Bro . Brown , W . M ., at 7 . 30 .
He was supported by thc following : Bros . Clark , I . P . M . ; Cooper , P . M . ; Captain Floyd , P . M . ; Carey , P . M . ; Mitchell , P . M . ; Wilton , P . M . and Dir . of Cers . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 ; Hunt , as S . W . ; Falkncr , J . W . ; C Wilkinson , Sec ; Braham , S . D . ; Robinson , as J . D . ; Radway , Steward ; Gummer , I . G . j Bigwood , Tyler , and many members . There were
also present as visitors Bros . Moutrie , P . M . 90 G ; Mundy , 906 ; Freeman , Fuller , and Reynolds . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Dr . Hopkins took the chair by request of the W . M ., and raised Bro . Yeomans to the degree of M . M ., explaining the working tools , giving the charge and an elaborate
lecture on tbe degree , which was listened to with great attention . The lodge was then brought down to the First Degree by Bro . Brown , W . M . In accordance with previous notice , on the proposition of Bro . Ashley , seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , after some discussion , an alteration was made in the rate of subscription , reducing it by one half to members who reside at a greater distance from
Bath than 50 miles , provided that they also belong to another lodge ; but any such non-residents holding office in Lodge 41 must pay thc full subscription . A donation of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . General Doherty , who proposes to attend as Steward at the next annual festival . A letter from Bro . Davis was read in grateful acknowledgment of the kind sympathy expressed
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towards him by formal resolution during his recent long illness . Several candidates for initiation were proposed . The lodge was closed at 10 p . m . PRESCOT . —Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 80 ) . — This fine old lodge , which has been considerably over 100 years in existence , celebrated it anniversary installation on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Prescot ,
near Liverpool . There was a larger muster than any seen at the meetings for a long time , and the admirable manner in which the day ' s proceedings were carried out must have given entire satisfaction . Bro . W . Tyrer , W . M ., presided at the opening of thc business , which commenced shortly after three o ' clock , and amongst others present were Bros . J . T . Hall , P . M . ; II . Scott , P . AI . ;
f . W . Fowler , P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; Reginald Young , P . M . ; J . W . R . Fowler , P . M . ; Dr . S . Morris , P . M . ; John Vaughan , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); H . Vaughan , J . W . ; F . Smith , Sec ; A . Tebbutt , S . D . ; R . Reynolds , J . D . ; A . Fraser , Steward ; R . G . Elstone , J . S . ; R . C . Carter , R . Betley , J . Matthews , A . Robertson , A . Borthurst , W . Jameson , and W . H . Husband . The
visitors present included Bros . Dr . Stephens , P . M . 32 ; P . M . Pankurst , 1384 ; J . B . Rumney , P . L . Fryer , 292 ; W . J . Dunn , 75 6 ; Calvert , C . Campion , and others . After the lodge had been duly opened , and the minutes of previous meeting confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , who installed Bro . John Vaughan as the W . M . of the
" Loyalty " in a most satisfactory manner . The newlyinstalled W . M . afterwards invested the following as his officers : —Bros . Henry Vaughan , S . W . ; A . Tebbutt , f . W . ; W . Tyrer , I . P . M ., Treas . ; R . S . Reynolds , Sec . ; N . B . Jackson , S . D . ; A . Fraser , J . D . ; R . G . Elstone , I . G . ; and R . C Carter and J . Matthews , Stewards . Attention was called to the death of Bro . T . Wylie , P . P . G .
Registrar , one of the P . M . ' s of the lodge , anil it was unanimously agreed that a letter of condolence should be sent to his widow by the members of the lodge . At the conclusion of thc business the brethren dined at the Crown Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided . The W . M ., Bro . J . Vaughan , presided , and he was supported by a vcry large number of excellent brethren . After
the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given by the W . M . in exceedingly pointed and pithy terms ( Bros . Leather and Fowler responding for thc P . G . Officers ) , Bro . W . Tyrer , I . P . M ., proposed " Thc Health of the W . M ., '' which was received most enthusiastically . Referring at some length to the ' . history of some local lodges , Bro . Vaughan said that in 1807 there
were 35 lodges in Lancashire , of which only four were in Liverpool , namely , The Sea Captains ' Lodge , No . 115 , which met at the Shakespeare Tavern , Sic Thomas ' s-buildings , every other Thursday ; the Merchants , ( then No . 34 ^) meeting at the Star and Garter Tavern , on the first and third Thursday ; the Maimers ' Lodge ( then 3 O 2 , now 249 ) , also meeting at the
Shakespeare Tavern , Sir Thomas ' s-buildings , on the ist and 3 rd Thursday -, and the Lodge of Sincerity ( then 518 , now 292 ) held at the York Hotel , Williamson-square , on the 1 st and third Tuesday . In Manchester there were 9 lodges j Warrington , Wigan , Ormskirk , Oldham , Middleton , Prescot , Colne , Leigh , Haslingden , Ashton , and Staleybridge each had one , and Rochdale , Burnley , Preston , and
Lancaster each had two . Of the Liverpool ones three out of the four then in existence still survive , but the Sea Captains' ( then No . 115 ) has disappeared from the roll . Of the nine held in Manchester at thc time six have become defunct , and in their case unity does not appear to have been strength , [ or three of the dead lodges were called Unity . Union , and Unanimity , and there are now
in Liverpool and thc immediate neighbourhood as many lodges as existed in the whole of the county of Lancaster . North , East , South , and West , at the time he spoke of . Of the thirty-five lodges in existence at the beginning of the century 15 have disappeared from thc roll altogether ; some very curious changes have taken place , too , in the numbers of several of the lodges . Thc Ormskirk Lodge
of Harmony , now 580 , was at the beginning of the century 403 , and a Bury lodge which was then 37 is now 42 . He merely mentioned these facts to show the progress the Order was making , and to prove that there was a considerable amount of interesting matter for inquiry . Various other toasts followed , and during the evening Bro . J . T . Hall , P . M ., in name of the members of the
lodge , presented a most magnificent Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . W . Tyrer , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge , especially during his year of office . DOVER . —Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 199 ) . —Thc December meeting took place on the 4 th inst ., Bro . J . Bordeaux , W . M ., presided , and there was an extra large attendance of brethren . Mr . George
Saville , of Buckland , near Dover , and Mr . H . Cromwell Marsh , of Dover , were very impressively initiated by thc W . M . The latter is eldest son of Bro . Charles Marsh , a member of Holmesdale Lodge , No . 874 , Tunbridgc Wells , and one of its founders , lie is one of the oldest Masons in England , having been initiated in thc Royal Cumberland Lodge , Bath , Oth of August , 1819 , and was P . M . of
the lodge , and P . Z . of the Royal Arch Chapter , to both of which he was a subscribing member over twenty years . Hc is also an honorary member of thc Zetland Royal Arch Chapter , Sydney , N . S . W ., being present at its inauguration in 18 55 . He also held the ofiice of P . S . D . of thc Lodge of Somerset . We may add that hc is 88 years of age , and has been totally blind over twenty years .
WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodgeof St . John ( No , 209 ) . —The second meeting of the session was held at thc Masonic Hall , Windsor , on the 7 th ult . Present : Bros . W . R . Dcnnc , W . M . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , I . P . M ., P . G . D . C , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schiemann , J . D . ; Nichols , I . G . ; Strange , P ; W ., P . P . G . C . D ., Dir . of Cers .-, Dixon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . - , Mclllwham , P . M . ; Bryett , P . M . j Stedwell , P . M . ;
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Cousins , G . Woods . Mitchiner , Legg , Blizard , Prince , Day , Clay , Duffield , Evans , Spindler , Webster , and others . Visitors * . Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . S . D .-, Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Bingham , ' P . M . 771 ; Willett , 771 ; Cantrell , W . M . 1501 ; and others . Bro . Mitchiner was raised to the Degree of Master Mason by Bro . J . O . Carter , I . P . M . Bro . Radcliffe was
passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., and Messrs . Pitts and Miller initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Dixon . P . M . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Two candidates for initiation and two for joining having been proposed , the lodge was , after some routine business , closed in due form . Bro . T- Carter , I . P . M ., will serve as Steward at the next
festival in aid of the Boys' School . The third meeting of the season was held on thc 5 th inst . at thc Masonic Hall , Windsor . The W M .. Bro . W . R . Denne , presided , ' supported by Bros . Wilson , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , I . P . M ., P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schiemann , J . D . ; Dixon , P . M ., P . P . D . C ; Mclllwham , P . M .: Evans , Pears
Webster , Cousins , Legg , Mitchiner , Radcliffe , Miller , Pitt , and others . Visitors : Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 ; Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Tagg ; and others . Bro . Radcliffe was raised to the Degree of Master Mason by the W . M . Bros . Pitt and Miller were passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Mclllwham , P . M ., and Messrs . Robinson and Larkin initiated by Bro . Wilson , P . M . The
election of W . M . for thc ensuing year was then proceeded with , and resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Hume , J . W . Bro . Wilson , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Denne , W . M ., to be presented at the next lodge meeting . After the annual votes to the local charities had been passed , the lodge , after some further business , was closed
in due form . SHEFFIELD . —Royal Brunswick Lodge ( No . 29 G ) . —The Royal Brunswick Lodge held its annual installation meeting on Monday , the 1 ith inst ., the Worshipful Master , Bro . Henry Ecroyd , occupying the chair . The lodge met in the famous " Cutler ' s Hall , " owing to the Masonic premises in Surrey Street being still in
process of reconstruction . The muster of Royal Brunswick members was large ; the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Tew , and many brethren from the sister lodges of Sheffield , and from other towns , were also present . The minutes of thc last lodge , and of an emergency lodge , having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . the Rev . Canon Blakeney as a joining member , and this
highly-esteemed brother ( Canon of \ ork , and Vicar of St . Paul ' s , Sheffield ) , was declared duly elected . The business of the evening was then proceeded with , and Bro . John Ridal , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented and obligated in due form . Brethren below the chair were asked to withdraw , and a Board of Installed Masters ( twenty-one in number ) was opened , during which Bro .
Ridal was duly placed in the chair of K . S . The brethren having been readmitted they saluted thc new W . M . in ancient style , after which he proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . Henry Ecroyd , I . P . M . ; Walter Nicholson , S . W . ; Robert Schott , J . W . ; Dr . M . dc Bartolomc , Treas . -, George Cublcy , Sec ; William Skinner , ( M . R . C . S . ) , S . D . ; John
Marples , J . D . ; Thomas Harrison , D . C . j Clement Carr , I . G . j Moses Hartley and Walter Parkin , Stewards ; Samuel Suckley , Organist ; and Hessey , Tyler . The important duties of Charity Steward were again intrusted to our zealous Bro . Robert Arnison , ( P . M ., and P . P . G . S . B ., West Yorks . ) The installing officer of the evening was Bro . Ensor Drury , ( P . M ., and P . P . G . W .,
West Yorks ) , who performed thc impressive ceremonies in his well-known masterly style . Our much esteemed Bro . William Longdcn was also present , and assisted in the installation ceremony . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet under thc presidency of Bro . Ridal , who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and had his own proposed , to which he icspondcd , thanking his brethren lor their hearty
expression of fraternal regard and good-will . Amongst thc visitors present were Bros . T . W . Tew , Deputy Prov , Grand Master for West Yorks . ; Major Ryan , Royal Artillery , Grand Steward of Scotland ; Clement Hainil Perrott , Prov . Grand Organist , W . M ., of the Phoenix Lodge , Rotherham ; Hale , W . M . of the Scarsdalc Lodge , Chesterfield ; Samuel Biamhall Ellis , W . M ., of the Wentworth Lodge , Sheffield ; William Jervis , W . M . elect of thc Britannia Lodge , Sheffield , and others .
OXFORD . —The Alfred Lodge ( No . 340 . )—A meeting of this , thc oldest of the Oxford Lodges was hcld on thc 5 th inst . in the Masonic Hall , Alfred St ., thc chief business being to elect a W . M . and other officers for thc ensuing year . The W . M . ( Bro . Jules Bue , M . A . of Magdalene College ( P . S . G . W . ) presided , and there was a large attendance of the brethren , about 80
being present . After thc raising of Bro . Lamborne , the election of the new W . M . was proceeded with , when the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . John Pratt P . S . G , VV ., thc S . W . of the Lodge . Bro . H . Houghton , P . M ., was re-elected as Treasurer ; Bros . E . Horn and S . Harris were again chosen as Stewards ; and Bros . Stephens and Norwood as Tylers . The present W . M . was appointed a
member of the Charity Committee , and Bros . Sheard , Park , Horn , Jenkins , and Harris were appointed as additional members of the Audit Committee . The anniversary festival was fixed for Tuesday , Jan . 2 nd , and thc audit meeting for the previous Thursday . The W . M . announced his intrntinn nf netincr nn Steward At
the forthcoming Benevolent Institution Festival . At the conclusion of the business an adjournment was made to thc banqueting room , where under the genial presidency of the W , M „ an enjoyable evening was spent . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) - —The chief meeting of the year for installation of new officers
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a few remarks the toast itself would ensure its hearty reception . Bro . Headon said he rose with great pleasure to return thanks for the very kind manner in which they had received the toast of Treasurer , and hoped he might have a large sum at the banker ' s , which he had not at the present time , for it was then very small . The Secretary , thanked the brethren for the cordial feeling that they
had shown towards him that evening , which was most gratifying to him . Any hard work he had to perform would be a pleasure so long as the brethren were satisfied with him . Some other toasts were given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very harmonious meeting to a close . IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The last regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge was held at the
Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , onTuesday , the 28 th ult . Bro . J . J . Cantle , the P . M ., presided , supported by P . M . ' s Noke , Smith , Mattocks , Cottebrune . and Terry ( the two latter being hon . members of the lodge ) , and numerous visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Fabian , P . G . S . W . Hants ; White , P . M . 22 ; Eames , P . M . 22 ; Frampton , P . M . 142 ; Hillhouse , P . M . 228 ; Parsons , P . M . 749
and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been duly read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bros . Coldwells and Arnold to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Bowley was afterwards passed into Fellow Craft . Messrs . E . W . Catling and W . G . Reynolds were balloted for , and , being unanimously approved , admitted into the mysteries of our ancient Craft . It is almost needless to say
that the whole of thc ceremonies were rendered in a most effective and impressive manner . Bro . J . W . St . John Hunt , of the Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 , having been duly balloted for , was admitted as a joining member . A very pleasant episode followed . The W . M ., after passing a very high encomium upon Bro . C S . Jolly , P . M . 87 , the Hon . Sec , and one of the founders of the lodge , whom he
stated had from thc very first worked hard for its success , ¦ presented him with a very handsome emblem , combining a Past Master and Secretary ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted at a previous meeting as a slight acknowledgment of his services , and bore a suitable inscription . Bro . Jolly , in responding , thanked the W . M and brethren , and said the work had been with him " a
labour of love , " and that as long as he possessed health and strength Ivy Lodge should have such hearty services as he could give . After some minor business was concluded , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet presided over by the W . M ., and a very enjoyable evening was spent , an interesting feature being the introduction of two talented
young ladies , Misses Lucy Steward and Claremont , whose singing was generally admired . Wc must not omit to notice that the well-known trio , Calcott ' s " Red Cross Knight , " was admirably rendered by these ladies in conjunction with the W . M . A recitation by one of the initiates , Bro . Reynolds , was excellently delivered and much admired . Bro . Knight Smith presided at the
pianoforte with his usual ability . The usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Cottebrune , who paid a high compliment to the working of the W . M ., whom he had the pleasure of introducing into Freemasonry , responded to " The Grand Officers '" toast . In response to the toast of "The Initiates , " both the newly-made brethren made excellent speeches . Bro . Terry replied to the toast of " The
Masonic Charities" at length , giving the brethren considerable information as to each of the three great institutions , and the progress which had been made during the last few years , I closing with an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Aged Masons' Institution . We understand , by the bye , that the W . M . intends acting as Steward at the next festival , when it is hoped that H . R . H . Prince Leopold may
be well enough to preside , and from what we know of the Ivy Lodge , we are convinced that the W . M . will be able to present a good list . The Charities first appears to be thc maxim of this lodge—a tithe of all the receipts are put by for this purpose . To the toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Fabian , that brother , as the hour was getting late , only responded in a short telling
speech , concluded with the hope that the Ivy Lodge might long flourish in connection with the " grand old" oak , Freemasonry . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant evening ' s proceedings . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodgo ( No . 41 ) —This old lodge held a regular meeting on Thursday , Dec . 7 th , and was opened by Bro . Brown , W . M ., at 7 . 30 .
He was supported by thc following : Bros . Clark , I . P . M . ; Cooper , P . M . ; Captain Floyd , P . M . ; Carey , P . M . ; Mitchell , P . M . ; Wilton , P . M . and Dir . of Cers . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 ; Hunt , as S . W . ; Falkncr , J . W . ; C Wilkinson , Sec ; Braham , S . D . ; Robinson , as J . D . ; Radway , Steward ; Gummer , I . G . j Bigwood , Tyler , and many members . There were
also present as visitors Bros . Moutrie , P . M . 90 G ; Mundy , 906 ; Freeman , Fuller , and Reynolds . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Dr . Hopkins took the chair by request of the W . M ., and raised Bro . Yeomans to the degree of M . M ., explaining the working tools , giving the charge and an elaborate
lecture on tbe degree , which was listened to with great attention . The lodge was then brought down to the First Degree by Bro . Brown , W . M . In accordance with previous notice , on the proposition of Bro . Ashley , seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , after some discussion , an alteration was made in the rate of subscription , reducing it by one half to members who reside at a greater distance from
Bath than 50 miles , provided that they also belong to another lodge ; but any such non-residents holding office in Lodge 41 must pay thc full subscription . A donation of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . General Doherty , who proposes to attend as Steward at the next annual festival . A letter from Bro . Davis was read in grateful acknowledgment of the kind sympathy expressed
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towards him by formal resolution during his recent long illness . Several candidates for initiation were proposed . The lodge was closed at 10 p . m . PRESCOT . —Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 80 ) . — This fine old lodge , which has been considerably over 100 years in existence , celebrated it anniversary installation on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Prescot ,
near Liverpool . There was a larger muster than any seen at the meetings for a long time , and the admirable manner in which the day ' s proceedings were carried out must have given entire satisfaction . Bro . W . Tyrer , W . M ., presided at the opening of thc business , which commenced shortly after three o ' clock , and amongst others present were Bros . J . T . Hall , P . M . ; II . Scott , P . AI . ;
f . W . Fowler , P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; Reginald Young , P . M . ; J . W . R . Fowler , P . M . ; Dr . S . Morris , P . M . ; John Vaughan , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); H . Vaughan , J . W . ; F . Smith , Sec ; A . Tebbutt , S . D . ; R . Reynolds , J . D . ; A . Fraser , Steward ; R . G . Elstone , J . S . ; R . C . Carter , R . Betley , J . Matthews , A . Robertson , A . Borthurst , W . Jameson , and W . H . Husband . The
visitors present included Bros . Dr . Stephens , P . M . 32 ; P . M . Pankurst , 1384 ; J . B . Rumney , P . L . Fryer , 292 ; W . J . Dunn , 75 6 ; Calvert , C . Campion , and others . After the lodge had been duly opened , and the minutes of previous meeting confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , who installed Bro . John Vaughan as the W . M . of the
" Loyalty " in a most satisfactory manner . The newlyinstalled W . M . afterwards invested the following as his officers : —Bros . Henry Vaughan , S . W . ; A . Tebbutt , f . W . ; W . Tyrer , I . P . M ., Treas . ; R . S . Reynolds , Sec . ; N . B . Jackson , S . D . ; A . Fraser , J . D . ; R . G . Elstone , I . G . ; and R . C Carter and J . Matthews , Stewards . Attention was called to the death of Bro . T . Wylie , P . P . G .
Registrar , one of the P . M . ' s of the lodge , anil it was unanimously agreed that a letter of condolence should be sent to his widow by the members of the lodge . At the conclusion of thc business the brethren dined at the Crown Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided . The W . M ., Bro . J . Vaughan , presided , and he was supported by a vcry large number of excellent brethren . After
the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given by the W . M . in exceedingly pointed and pithy terms ( Bros . Leather and Fowler responding for thc P . G . Officers ) , Bro . W . Tyrer , I . P . M ., proposed " Thc Health of the W . M ., '' which was received most enthusiastically . Referring at some length to the ' . history of some local lodges , Bro . Vaughan said that in 1807 there
were 35 lodges in Lancashire , of which only four were in Liverpool , namely , The Sea Captains ' Lodge , No . 115 , which met at the Shakespeare Tavern , Sic Thomas ' s-buildings , every other Thursday ; the Merchants , ( then No . 34 ^) meeting at the Star and Garter Tavern , on the first and third Thursday ; the Maimers ' Lodge ( then 3 O 2 , now 249 ) , also meeting at the
Shakespeare Tavern , Sir Thomas ' s-buildings , on the ist and 3 rd Thursday -, and the Lodge of Sincerity ( then 518 , now 292 ) held at the York Hotel , Williamson-square , on the 1 st and third Tuesday . In Manchester there were 9 lodges j Warrington , Wigan , Ormskirk , Oldham , Middleton , Prescot , Colne , Leigh , Haslingden , Ashton , and Staleybridge each had one , and Rochdale , Burnley , Preston , and
Lancaster each had two . Of the Liverpool ones three out of the four then in existence still survive , but the Sea Captains' ( then No . 115 ) has disappeared from the roll . Of the nine held in Manchester at thc time six have become defunct , and in their case unity does not appear to have been strength , [ or three of the dead lodges were called Unity . Union , and Unanimity , and there are now
in Liverpool and thc immediate neighbourhood as many lodges as existed in the whole of the county of Lancaster . North , East , South , and West , at the time he spoke of . Of the thirty-five lodges in existence at the beginning of the century 15 have disappeared from thc roll altogether ; some very curious changes have taken place , too , in the numbers of several of the lodges . Thc Ormskirk Lodge
of Harmony , now 580 , was at the beginning of the century 403 , and a Bury lodge which was then 37 is now 42 . He merely mentioned these facts to show the progress the Order was making , and to prove that there was a considerable amount of interesting matter for inquiry . Various other toasts followed , and during the evening Bro . J . T . Hall , P . M ., in name of the members of the
lodge , presented a most magnificent Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . W . Tyrer , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge , especially during his year of office . DOVER . —Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 199 ) . —Thc December meeting took place on the 4 th inst ., Bro . J . Bordeaux , W . M ., presided , and there was an extra large attendance of brethren . Mr . George
Saville , of Buckland , near Dover , and Mr . H . Cromwell Marsh , of Dover , were very impressively initiated by thc W . M . The latter is eldest son of Bro . Charles Marsh , a member of Holmesdale Lodge , No . 874 , Tunbridgc Wells , and one of its founders , lie is one of the oldest Masons in England , having been initiated in thc Royal Cumberland Lodge , Bath , Oth of August , 1819 , and was P . M . of
the lodge , and P . Z . of the Royal Arch Chapter , to both of which he was a subscribing member over twenty years . Hc is also an honorary member of thc Zetland Royal Arch Chapter , Sydney , N . S . W ., being present at its inauguration in 18 55 . He also held the ofiice of P . S . D . of thc Lodge of Somerset . We may add that hc is 88 years of age , and has been totally blind over twenty years .
WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodgeof St . John ( No , 209 ) . —The second meeting of the session was held at thc Masonic Hall , Windsor , on the 7 th ult . Present : Bros . W . R . Dcnnc , W . M . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , I . P . M ., P . G . D . C , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schiemann , J . D . ; Nichols , I . G . ; Strange , P ; W ., P . P . G . C . D ., Dir . of Cers .-, Dixon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . - , Mclllwham , P . M . ; Bryett , P . M . j Stedwell , P . M . ;
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Cousins , G . Woods . Mitchiner , Legg , Blizard , Prince , Day , Clay , Duffield , Evans , Spindler , Webster , and others . Visitors * . Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . S . D .-, Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Bingham , ' P . M . 771 ; Willett , 771 ; Cantrell , W . M . 1501 ; and others . Bro . Mitchiner was raised to the Degree of Master Mason by Bro . J . O . Carter , I . P . M . Bro . Radcliffe was
passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., and Messrs . Pitts and Miller initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Dixon . P . M . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Two candidates for initiation and two for joining having been proposed , the lodge was , after some routine business , closed in due form . Bro . T- Carter , I . P . M ., will serve as Steward at the next
festival in aid of the Boys' School . The third meeting of the season was held on thc 5 th inst . at thc Masonic Hall , Windsor . The W M .. Bro . W . R . Denne , presided , ' supported by Bros . Wilson , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , I . P . M ., P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schiemann , J . D . ; Dixon , P . M ., P . P . D . C ; Mclllwham , P . M .: Evans , Pears
Webster , Cousins , Legg , Mitchiner , Radcliffe , Miller , Pitt , and others . Visitors : Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 ; Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Tagg ; and others . Bro . Radcliffe was raised to the Degree of Master Mason by the W . M . Bros . Pitt and Miller were passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Mclllwham , P . M ., and Messrs . Robinson and Larkin initiated by Bro . Wilson , P . M . The
election of W . M . for thc ensuing year was then proceeded with , and resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Hume , J . W . Bro . Wilson , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Denne , W . M ., to be presented at the next lodge meeting . After the annual votes to the local charities had been passed , the lodge , after some further business , was closed
in due form . SHEFFIELD . —Royal Brunswick Lodge ( No . 29 G ) . —The Royal Brunswick Lodge held its annual installation meeting on Monday , the 1 ith inst ., the Worshipful Master , Bro . Henry Ecroyd , occupying the chair . The lodge met in the famous " Cutler ' s Hall , " owing to the Masonic premises in Surrey Street being still in
process of reconstruction . The muster of Royal Brunswick members was large ; the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Tew , and many brethren from the sister lodges of Sheffield , and from other towns , were also present . The minutes of thc last lodge , and of an emergency lodge , having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . the Rev . Canon Blakeney as a joining member , and this
highly-esteemed brother ( Canon of \ ork , and Vicar of St . Paul ' s , Sheffield ) , was declared duly elected . The business of the evening was then proceeded with , and Bro . John Ridal , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented and obligated in due form . Brethren below the chair were asked to withdraw , and a Board of Installed Masters ( twenty-one in number ) was opened , during which Bro .
Ridal was duly placed in the chair of K . S . The brethren having been readmitted they saluted thc new W . M . in ancient style , after which he proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . Henry Ecroyd , I . P . M . ; Walter Nicholson , S . W . ; Robert Schott , J . W . ; Dr . M . dc Bartolomc , Treas . -, George Cublcy , Sec ; William Skinner , ( M . R . C . S . ) , S . D . ; John
Marples , J . D . ; Thomas Harrison , D . C . j Clement Carr , I . G . j Moses Hartley and Walter Parkin , Stewards ; Samuel Suckley , Organist ; and Hessey , Tyler . The important duties of Charity Steward were again intrusted to our zealous Bro . Robert Arnison , ( P . M ., and P . P . G . S . B ., West Yorks . ) The installing officer of the evening was Bro . Ensor Drury , ( P . M ., and P . P . G . W .,
West Yorks ) , who performed thc impressive ceremonies in his well-known masterly style . Our much esteemed Bro . William Longdcn was also present , and assisted in the installation ceremony . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet under thc presidency of Bro . Ridal , who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and had his own proposed , to which he icspondcd , thanking his brethren lor their hearty
expression of fraternal regard and good-will . Amongst thc visitors present were Bros . T . W . Tew , Deputy Prov , Grand Master for West Yorks . ; Major Ryan , Royal Artillery , Grand Steward of Scotland ; Clement Hainil Perrott , Prov . Grand Organist , W . M ., of the Phoenix Lodge , Rotherham ; Hale , W . M . of the Scarsdalc Lodge , Chesterfield ; Samuel Biamhall Ellis , W . M ., of the Wentworth Lodge , Sheffield ; William Jervis , W . M . elect of thc Britannia Lodge , Sheffield , and others .
OXFORD . —The Alfred Lodge ( No . 340 . )—A meeting of this , thc oldest of the Oxford Lodges was hcld on thc 5 th inst . in the Masonic Hall , Alfred St ., thc chief business being to elect a W . M . and other officers for thc ensuing year . The W . M . ( Bro . Jules Bue , M . A . of Magdalene College ( P . S . G . W . ) presided , and there was a large attendance of the brethren , about 80
being present . After thc raising of Bro . Lamborne , the election of the new W . M . was proceeded with , when the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . John Pratt P . S . G , VV ., thc S . W . of the Lodge . Bro . H . Houghton , P . M ., was re-elected as Treasurer ; Bros . E . Horn and S . Harris were again chosen as Stewards ; and Bros . Stephens and Norwood as Tylers . The present W . M . was appointed a
member of the Charity Committee , and Bros . Sheard , Park , Horn , Jenkins , and Harris were appointed as additional members of the Audit Committee . The anniversary festival was fixed for Tuesday , Jan . 2 nd , and thc audit meeting for the previous Thursday . The W . M . announced his intrntinn nf netincr nn Steward At
the forthcoming Benevolent Institution Festival . At the conclusion of the business an adjournment was made to thc banqueting room , where under the genial presidency of the W , M „ an enjoyable evening was spent . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) - —The chief meeting of the year for installation of new officers