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LP . M . and Installing Officer " came next in order . At the conclusion of his speech the W . M . presented the LP . M . with a very handsome Past Master's jewel . Bro . Walls having duly acknowledged the compliment , "The Health of the Visitors " followed . In giving this toast the W . M . took occasion to congratulate the lodge upon being honoured that evening by the presence of so ; many worthy and
distinguished visitors . He hoped that their visit had been in every way agreeable to them . This toast having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . D . Clark , J . Stevens , J . W . Baldwin , and others , responded , in speeches of a very complimentary nature . "The Health of thc Past Masters" came next in order , and was coupled with thc name of Bro . W . H . Jackson , the first Master of the lodge , who made a modest speech in reply . "The Masonic
Chanties gave XV . Bro . James lerry an opportunity of advocating the respective claims of those noble Institutions in a mannerthatprovokedthe most heartyand sympathetic expressions of approval from his interested and numerous auditory . "The Ofiicers" was responded to by Bros . Strugnell , Williams , Goodenough , and Simpson . The proceedings throughout were most enjoyable , and great thanks were due to Bros . Roberts , Hart , Potter , and others , for their instrumental and vocal selections .
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1 S 39 ) This lodge held an emergency meeting at Freemasons ' Hall , on the 4 th inst ., when there were oresent Bros . T . C . Corpe , W . M . j J . W . Brooke , I . P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Dr . W . G . Bott , S . W . and W . M . elect ; G . F . Smith , jun ., J . W . ; Dr . J . C . Wilkins , J . D . j A . H . Jakins , H . Cattermole , H . S . Trego , F . Gent , J . Da Silva , j . R . H . Miller
and A . T . Baschinski . Visitor : Bro . loseph Da Silva , S . W . 205 . After the lodge had been duly opened , and the summons convening the meeting read , Bros . H . S . Trego , F . Gent , and Jonah Da Silva were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and Bros . J . R . II . Miller and A . T . Baschinski were passed to the Degree of F . C . A ballot was then
taken for the following gentlemen as initiates : Mr . Edward James Hodge , proposed by Bro . J . XV . Brooke , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . XV . Dewsnap , Treasurer , and Mr . Augustus Sidney Passinore , proposed by Bro . J . W . Brooke , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Dr . W . G . Bbtt , W . M . elect , which was unanimous in their favour , but the candidates being unavoidably absent their initiation was
deferred till next month . Ihe lodge was then closed . The brethren on this occasion separated immediately the working was over , owing to the unexpected death on the 5 th ult . of the first initiate in the lodge , Bro . Capt . William Fursc , the announcement of whose decea-. e was received with sincere feelings of sorrow , and to mark their sense of his loss the brethren appeared in mourning , by desire of the W . M . and W . M . elect .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , on the Sth inst ., Bro . John Atkinson , W . M ., presiding . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . J . J . Simpson was duly
passed to the Degree 01 bellow Craft by the W . M ., the working tools being given by the S . VV ., Bro . Pilkington . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , when it was resolved to hold the festival of St . John the Baptist on the 22 nd inst ., at the house of Bro . W . Longmire , King ' s Arms Hotel , Morecambe . The usual proclamations were made , and the lodge was closed .
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 6 73 ) . — Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., was election day in connection with St John ' s , and as a consequence there was a numerous atttendance at the meeting , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . Lewis Herman , VV . M ., and he was assisted by Bros . W . Brackenbury , I . P . M . ; Councillor Joseph Ball , S . W . ; C . Marsh ,
J . VV . ; D . Jackson , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . May , P . M ., Sec ; H . Marshall , S . D . ; J . F . Callow , P . P . G . T ., M . C ; G . Godfrey , I . G . ; S . Halse , S . ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler . There was a good attendance of visitors , including Bros . G . Temple , 1264 ; T . O . Dutton , J . W . 11 S 2 ; J . Kee ' t , S . W . ' 356 ( who by the way , was elected W . M . of his lodge on the following evening ); J . Frank , 1502 ; R . M . Kay ,
W . M . 139 S ; A . D . Hesketh , W . M . 11 S 2 ; J . O . Rea , Sec , 1182 ; j . 15 . MacKenzie , P . M . 1609 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . P . Bryan , S . W . 1035 ; and others . Amongst the members of the St . John's Lodge we noticed Bros . W . Miller , D . Parry , J . P . Marshall , C . Cockburn , T . Williams , C . Robinson , G . Bennett , W . G . Rose , L . Harbow , J . Morgan , J . Sampson , G . Middleton , II .
VVesthall , E . 'loms , J . Noble , J . B . Parker , T . A . Lake , R . Butterworlh , R . Innes , H . Hanley , and G . H . Bernford . After the ceremony of initiation had been most impressivel y performed by the W . M ., ably assisted by his officers , the brethren proceeded to the election of Worshipful . Master . As the result of the ballot , it was announced that Bro . Councillor Joseph Ball had been unanimously
chosen to fill the highest position which it is in the power of Masons to confer , and he returned thanks in a few graceful words for the honourwhich had thus been conferred upon him . Bro . D . Jackson , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and after the transaction of some further business the brethren adjourned to the grand banqueting room for refreshments .
NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . b ' 07 ) . —A most agreeable meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , Norwich , on Thursday , the 2 G 1 I 1 ult ., when there was a capital muster of brethren and visitors The ledge was opened at about 7 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . George Green , assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . S . N . Berry , I . P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; Jas . ] .
Hunt , S . W . ; II . A . W . Reeves , | . W . ; Geo . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; 11 . Rosling , S . D . ; | . W . Browne ( Freemason ) , J . D . ; Thomas Campling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . of G . ; ' Robt . A . Madge , Organist ; E . Wilkin , acting LG . ; Chas . Payne and W . N . Cooper , Stewards ; and Win . Murrell , Tyler . Amongst the
brethren in attendance were Bros . A . [ . Ueriy /' P . M . P P G . P . ; Benj . Xoeknll , P . M ., P . P . G " . P . ; Ch .,,. Holborn , H . Wade , K . Al . Scales , Th .. ; . Reeves , II . W . Bateman , J . Holt , and others . The visitors included Bros . li . Baldwin , P . M . ) 340 , 943 ; George Kersey , W . M . j James Oftord , P . M . ; Jno . Worncrsley and Saml . Griffin , 213 ;
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G . H . Ladyman , 943 ; J . H . Brockbank , 93 ; J . J . Hoskin and C J . Campling , 1500 ; J . Batch , 1273 ; P . C . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . O . West Yorks , 1648 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and confirmed , when the ballot was taken for and declared unanimously in favour of Mr . Arthur King . The W . M . then , in an excellent manner , performed the ceremony of
initiating Mr . King into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The W . M . then raised Bro . Herbert Wade to tbe Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren adjourned to an admirable supper , provided by Bro . E . Wilkin , the Steward of the club . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were
proposed and cordially responded to . A suggestion was thrown out , which was eagerly adopted , of having a summer outing by the brethren of this and the Perseverance Lodge , or of any brethren of other lodges who might wish to join them , and Bros . Geo . Kersey , W . M . ; Harold Youngman , P . M ., Secretary ; Jas . Offord , P . M . of the
Perseverance Lodge , and Geo . Green , W . M ., and George Baxter , Secretary , of this lodge , were appointed as a Committee to discuss the best means of carrying out the same . Some very excellent singing was given during the evening by Bros . T . C . Atkinson , J . H . Brockbank , James J . Olford , A . J . Berry , and E . Wilkin .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , thc 2 nd inst ., at the Lord Raglan Tavern , Maxey-road , under the presidency of the LP . M ., Bro . VV . \ i . Lloyd , the W . M ., Bro . Jas . Chapman , being unable to attend . Among the other brethren present were Bros . C . Ellis Fermor , " P . M . ; W . Tonge , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W .
Kent ; J . McDougall , P . M . ; T . XV . Vincent , P . M . ; H . G . Butler , " P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . J . Cook , S . W . ; H . Mason , J . W . ; E . Denton , P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; C . Coupland , PlP . G . J . D . Kent , Treas . ; H . Pryce , J . D . ; VV . Reece , I . G . ; H . Mabbelt , Org . ; N . Brown , W . ' M . 13 ; E . Phillips , 13 ; and C . Jolly , I . G . 1472 , & c . ( Freemason ) . The only business before the lodge was the election of
W . M ., Treasurer , and lyler for the ensuing year , and Bro . Cook , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . Coupland , Treasurer , and Bro . Mabbett , Tyler , for these offices . In recognition of thc valuable services of Bro . Lloyd , who , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., had carried out the duties of W . M . during the year , it was unanimously resolved , on thc proposition of . Bro . Fermor ,
P . M ., and seconded by l , ro . C Jolly , that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes 01 the lodge , and tendered to him , and also that the SJIU of five guineas be tendered him to ' qualify him as a life subscriber of one of thc Charities . Bro . Lloyd , in returning thanks , said that he intended to stand Steward at the forthcoming festival for the Benevolent Institution . They had had repeatedly
Stewards from their lodge for thc Boys and Girls , and that year lie intended to go in for the old men and women . With the five guineas they had so generously given him , the annual grant of ten guineas from the lodge , ten guineas he meant to put in himself , and the valuable assistance he expected to get from the brethren of the lodge , he hoped to have a very fair sum to present to Bro . Terry on
behalf of the Pattison Lodge . Bro . Hayes said he should subscribe five guineas , and a good sum was promised Bro . Lloyd in the lodge for his list . The lodge was then closed , and after the brethren had partaken of nn excellent dinner , supplied by Bro . Moulder , tiie usual loyal and . Masonic toasts were honoured , and thc rest of the evening spent in social converse and harmony .
NORWICH . —Sincerity Lodge ( No . 943 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., under the gavel of its VV . M ., Bro . R . E . Thorns . Thc following officers constituted thc lodge : Bros . T . W . Muskett , I . P . M . ; II . C . Riches , P . M ., P ' . P . G . S . of W ., acting S . VV . ; G . XV . G . Barnard , J . VV . ;
Rout . Gunn , P . M . 93 , P . G . lyler , Sec ; li . Baldwin , P . M . 40 , 340 , S . D . ; J . A . Mills , J . D . ; VV . II . Moss , I . C ; G . Brittain , P . M . 213 , 1500 , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and Joshua Morse , Tyler . Among the brethren were included Bros . Captain G . Clements , G . May , T . Ballord , P . M . S 07 , 943 ; IL A . Pepper , Frank Thorns , J . Francis , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . B . Bridgman ,
P . M . 93 ; Robert Thorns , P . M . 213 , 1 5 00 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Green , VV . M . ; and Henry Kosling , S . D . S 07 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . then , in a most impressive manner , performed the ceremony of passing Bro . J . Francis to the Second Degree . There beintr
no other business , the lodge was in due form closed , "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren having been previously given . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and , upon thc removal of the cloth , the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given and duly acknowledged . A very pleasant evening was passed .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of the " Old Neptune , " largely composed of brethren who are sons of " Father Neptune , " took place on Whit Monday , the Oth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , and notwithstanding the " thousand-and-one" holiday attractions outside in the shape of galas and country excursions , Masonry held the
chief place of power with the large gathering who attended . The attendance was not only good in respect to numbers , but was also thoroughly representative and influential , and the spirit which marked the whole of the afternoon ' s pleasant proceedings were exceedingly cordial . Bro . A . C VVylie , P . G . S ., W . M . of the lodge , opened the proceeding . ' :, supported hy Bros . John Pemberton , P . M ., P . G . S .
of W . ; A . Cotter , P . M . ; J . Korn , P . M . ; [ . Healing , P . M . ; T . II . Arden , S . W . ; C Fothergill , J . W . ; P . il . Gee , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . S . Warden , Secretary ; G . Crute , S . D . ; J . Tickle , J . ' l ) . ; II . Williams , P . P . A . D . C , M . C ; | . VV . " Burgess , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; II . R . Ravensrroft , S . ; A . B . Ewart , Orr . ; and P . Ball , 'Tyler .
Amongst the members were Bros . K . Edwards , G . W , Dillon , W . Fish , J . II . Linaker , W . Davie .-, J . Davies , J . Shaw , J . Schroder , XV . 'Tins .- - . T . L . Tyrer , and others . Ihe visitors present included Bros . II . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary ; J . Griffiths , 10 S 6 ; J . Chadwick , P . M . 405 ; J . Corletf , 1325 ; ) . Barley , 667 ; T , Shaw , P . M . $ 21 , ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; E . George , J . W . 1356 ; T .
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Peake , W . M . 667 ; J . C Robinson , P . M . 249 ; W . Parker , 1325 ; H . Coulson , W . M . 1505 ; A . Woolrich , P . M . 1356 , Treas . 1609 ; D . Lloyd , S . W . C 6 7 ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . , 675 ; J . Ballard , 1 C 09 ; A . D . Hesketh , W . M . 11 S 2 ; C . Arden , VV . M . 1356 ; T . Birch , I . P . M . 1094 ; R . Reader , I . P . M . 292 ; J . B . MacKenzie , I . P . M . 1609 ; J . Bebington , 673 ; J . Bro ' therton , 241 ; and H . Jones , S . W . 1675 . Bro . A . C . W ylie , P . G . S ., W . M . of
the Neptune , before resigning his office , installed Bro . T . H . Arden as his successor in the chair , and the officers invested were Bros . A . C . Wylie , I . P . M . ; A . Cotter , P . M ., M . C . ; C . Fothergill , S . W . ; J . S . Warden , J . W . ; Peter B . Gee , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-elected ); George Crute , Secretary ; J . Tickle , S . D . ; J . Ashworth , J . 6 ° ; J . H . Linaker , LG . ; H . Ravenscroft , S . S . ; John Shaw , S . ; G . B . Dillon , S . ; John Davies , S . ; A . B . Ewart , Organist ; and Peter Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) .
At the conclusion of the business of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where dinner was served under the presidency of Bro . T . H . Arden , VV . M ., and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . During the eveninothe W . M . presented Bro . A . C . Wylie , I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master's jewel , on his retirement from the chair , and the gift was suitably acknowledged . Bro . Burgess , P . M ., was also presented with an illuminated address , on the occasion of his leaving England for Australia .
NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The installation meetingof this successful and prosperous lodge was held at No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when a large number of brethren and visitors assembled to do honour to thc occasion . Amongst those present were Bros . A . Bullard , retiring VV . M . ' ; Daniel Mannings , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; John Harper , S . W . ( VV . M . elect ); G . B . Jay , J . VV . ; Samuel J . Carman , S . D . ; Chas .
Barnes , J . D . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C ; George Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Organist ; M . J . Bailey , LG . ; Charles Payne and C . E . Stevens , Stewards ; E . Hoilidge , 'T yler ; R . H . Gissing , Secretary ; Thomas Isley , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Thomas G . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; VV . IL Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; F . B . Ouinton , P . M . 213 , 1 5 , and 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . D . of C , P . G . R ? ' ; Robt . Thorns , P . M . 93 , 213 , and 1500 , P . P . G . D . C ; H . G .
Chalker , Jesse Weyer , P . G . Steward ; C . H . Bacon , Fred . Wright , fi . Howard , VV . VV . Warner , D . G . F . Gaul , J . R . Wellington , Charles Daniels , Edward Ellis , F . H . H . Cooper , A . K . Mann , G . J . Smith , John Cox , B . G . Woodhouse , XV . R . Tidnam , J . J . Hosken , J . Hoborough , Snelling , and others . Amongst the visitors were included Bros . Hugh Fox , W . M . ; II . Thouless , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; James Dunsford , P . M . 93 and 213 , P . P . G . P . ; II . J .
Brockbank , 93 ; George Kersey , W . M . ; P . C R . King , J . D . 213 ; George Green , W . M . ; B . L . Nockall , P . M " , P . P . G . P . ; R . A . Madge , Org . S 07 ; R . E . Thorns , W . M . ; R . J . Mills , Ii . Pepper , 943 ; G . T . Plumbly , W . M . ; G . W . Rogers , J . VV . 1 S 0 S ; and John William Browne , J . D . ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 5 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The
ceremony of installing Bro . John Harper as VV . M . of this lodge then commenced , which was very admirably performed by Bro . A . Bullard , the retiring W . M . Bro . Harper having been duly placed in the chair of K . S ., proceeded at once to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . A . Bullard , I . P . M . ; George B . Jay , S . W . ; S . J . Carman , J . W . ; George Brittain , Treas . and Org . ; R . H . Gissing , Sec ; W . J . " Bailey , S . D . ; C Ii . Stevens , J . D . ;
Ihos . Lord , D . ofC . ; J . J . Hosken , I . G . j Jesse Weyer , C . VV . Bacon , and W . W . Warner , Stewards ; and E . Hoilidge , 'T yler , the 'Treasurer and the 'T yler having been first duly elected by the lodge . During the evening Bro . II . G . Barwell , the P . G . Secretary , entered the lodge , and was received in a becoming manner . The newlyinstalled W . M . then performed the ceremony of passing Bro . John Cox to the F . C . Degree . "Hearty good wishes "
having been given by the visiting ; brethren , the lodge was closed in due form . 'The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , and upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts , which were duly acknowledged . Bro . A . Bullard in proposing the toast of "The Newly-installed VV . M ., " observed that it was one which was always well
received in llvs lodge , lie ( Bro . Bullard ) had that evening installed Bro . Harper into the chair of K . S ., and it had given him great pleasure to do so ; he had no doubt that if Bro . Harper continued as he had commenced , not only would it reflect credit upon him as their newly-installed Master , but would contribute in a large degree to the success of the lodge , lie , Bro . Bullard , felt sure of its Master having a successful year of office , and bade the
brethren to give Bro . Harper a hearty welcome in his new and proud position . 'Turning to thc W . M ., Bro . Bullard said : " W . M ., I congratulate you and sincerely wish you a successful year of office . " 'The VV . M ., who was received with much enthusiasm , in response said he had lo thank Bro . Bullard for the kind remarks and wishes which had been made concerning him , and he personall y thanked him for the efficient manner in which the ceremony of installation had been conducted .
Allow mc brethren , he added , to thank you cordially and sincerel y for the toast which has been proposed and received so heartily ; my feelings to-night are such , I cannot find words sufficient to express them , but I will do all I can to further the interests of Freemasonry at large and the welfare of thc Walpole Lodge in particular . Before sitting down the Worshipful Master said he had a pleasing duty to perform , which was to
propose the toast of " 'The Health of the Installing Master or I . P . M ., Bro . A . Bullard . " He observed that Bro . Bullard had conducted the proceedings of the lodge in a most excellent manner , thereby gaining the love of every visitor and brethren of the lodge , as well the esteem of the whole province of Norfolk generally . 'The VV . M . then proceeded to present Bro . Bullard with a very handsome
P . M . jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members of the lodge , and with an illuminated address in a beautiful gilt frame , at the same time observing that Ihe hope of the lodge , as expressed through him , w . is that Bro . Bullard might have health to wear that jewel for many years to come . 'The illuminated address , which had been most artistically executed by Bro . Harper , was as follows : " Presented to Bro . Archie Bullard , P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , by the officers and brethren of the Walpole Lodge , in recognition of his services as W . M . duringthepastyear . " Here
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LP . M . and Installing Officer " came next in order . At the conclusion of his speech the W . M . presented the LP . M . with a very handsome Past Master's jewel . Bro . Walls having duly acknowledged the compliment , "The Health of the Visitors " followed . In giving this toast the W . M . took occasion to congratulate the lodge upon being honoured that evening by the presence of so ; many worthy and
distinguished visitors . He hoped that their visit had been in every way agreeable to them . This toast having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . D . Clark , J . Stevens , J . W . Baldwin , and others , responded , in speeches of a very complimentary nature . "The Health of thc Past Masters" came next in order , and was coupled with thc name of Bro . W . H . Jackson , the first Master of the lodge , who made a modest speech in reply . "The Masonic
Chanties gave XV . Bro . James lerry an opportunity of advocating the respective claims of those noble Institutions in a mannerthatprovokedthe most heartyand sympathetic expressions of approval from his interested and numerous auditory . "The Ofiicers" was responded to by Bros . Strugnell , Williams , Goodenough , and Simpson . The proceedings throughout were most enjoyable , and great thanks were due to Bros . Roberts , Hart , Potter , and others , for their instrumental and vocal selections .
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1 S 39 ) This lodge held an emergency meeting at Freemasons ' Hall , on the 4 th inst ., when there were oresent Bros . T . C . Corpe , W . M . j J . W . Brooke , I . P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Dr . W . G . Bott , S . W . and W . M . elect ; G . F . Smith , jun ., J . W . ; Dr . J . C . Wilkins , J . D . j A . H . Jakins , H . Cattermole , H . S . Trego , F . Gent , J . Da Silva , j . R . H . Miller
and A . T . Baschinski . Visitor : Bro . loseph Da Silva , S . W . 205 . After the lodge had been duly opened , and the summons convening the meeting read , Bros . H . S . Trego , F . Gent , and Jonah Da Silva were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and Bros . J . R . II . Miller and A . T . Baschinski were passed to the Degree of F . C . A ballot was then
taken for the following gentlemen as initiates : Mr . Edward James Hodge , proposed by Bro . J . XV . Brooke , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . XV . Dewsnap , Treasurer , and Mr . Augustus Sidney Passinore , proposed by Bro . J . W . Brooke , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Dr . W . G . Bbtt , W . M . elect , which was unanimous in their favour , but the candidates being unavoidably absent their initiation was
deferred till next month . Ihe lodge was then closed . The brethren on this occasion separated immediately the working was over , owing to the unexpected death on the 5 th ult . of the first initiate in the lodge , Bro . Capt . William Fursc , the announcement of whose decea-. e was received with sincere feelings of sorrow , and to mark their sense of his loss the brethren appeared in mourning , by desire of the W . M . and W . M . elect .
LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , on the Sth inst ., Bro . John Atkinson , W . M ., presiding . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . J . J . Simpson was duly
passed to the Degree 01 bellow Craft by the W . M ., the working tools being given by the S . VV ., Bro . Pilkington . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , when it was resolved to hold the festival of St . John the Baptist on the 22 nd inst ., at the house of Bro . W . Longmire , King ' s Arms Hotel , Morecambe . The usual proclamations were made , and the lodge was closed .
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 6 73 ) . — Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., was election day in connection with St John ' s , and as a consequence there was a numerous atttendance at the meeting , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . Lewis Herman , VV . M ., and he was assisted by Bros . W . Brackenbury , I . P . M . ; Councillor Joseph Ball , S . W . ; C . Marsh ,
J . VV . ; D . Jackson , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . May , P . M ., Sec ; H . Marshall , S . D . ; J . F . Callow , P . P . G . T ., M . C ; G . Godfrey , I . G . ; S . Halse , S . ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler . There was a good attendance of visitors , including Bros . G . Temple , 1264 ; T . O . Dutton , J . W . 11 S 2 ; J . Kee ' t , S . W . ' 356 ( who by the way , was elected W . M . of his lodge on the following evening ); J . Frank , 1502 ; R . M . Kay ,
W . M . 139 S ; A . D . Hesketh , W . M . 11 S 2 ; J . O . Rea , Sec , 1182 ; j . 15 . MacKenzie , P . M . 1609 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . P . Bryan , S . W . 1035 ; and others . Amongst the members of the St . John's Lodge we noticed Bros . W . Miller , D . Parry , J . P . Marshall , C . Cockburn , T . Williams , C . Robinson , G . Bennett , W . G . Rose , L . Harbow , J . Morgan , J . Sampson , G . Middleton , II .
VVesthall , E . 'loms , J . Noble , J . B . Parker , T . A . Lake , R . Butterworlh , R . Innes , H . Hanley , and G . H . Bernford . After the ceremony of initiation had been most impressivel y performed by the W . M ., ably assisted by his officers , the brethren proceeded to the election of Worshipful . Master . As the result of the ballot , it was announced that Bro . Councillor Joseph Ball had been unanimously
chosen to fill the highest position which it is in the power of Masons to confer , and he returned thanks in a few graceful words for the honourwhich had thus been conferred upon him . Bro . D . Jackson , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and after the transaction of some further business the brethren adjourned to the grand banqueting room for refreshments .
NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . b ' 07 ) . —A most agreeable meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , Norwich , on Thursday , the 2 G 1 I 1 ult ., when there was a capital muster of brethren and visitors The ledge was opened at about 7 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . George Green , assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . S . N . Berry , I . P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; Jas . ] .
Hunt , S . W . ; II . A . W . Reeves , | . W . ; Geo . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; 11 . Rosling , S . D . ; | . W . Browne ( Freemason ) , J . D . ; Thomas Campling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . of G . ; ' Robt . A . Madge , Organist ; E . Wilkin , acting LG . ; Chas . Payne and W . N . Cooper , Stewards ; and Win . Murrell , Tyler . Amongst the
brethren in attendance were Bros . A . [ . Ueriy /' P . M . P P G . P . ; Benj . Xoeknll , P . M ., P . P . G " . P . ; Ch .,,. Holborn , H . Wade , K . Al . Scales , Th .. ; . Reeves , II . W . Bateman , J . Holt , and others . The visitors included Bros . li . Baldwin , P . M . ) 340 , 943 ; George Kersey , W . M . j James Oftord , P . M . ; Jno . Worncrsley and Saml . Griffin , 213 ;
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G . H . Ladyman , 943 ; J . H . Brockbank , 93 ; J . J . Hoskin and C J . Campling , 1500 ; J . Batch , 1273 ; P . C . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . O . West Yorks , 1648 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and confirmed , when the ballot was taken for and declared unanimously in favour of Mr . Arthur King . The W . M . then , in an excellent manner , performed the ceremony of
initiating Mr . King into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The W . M . then raised Bro . Herbert Wade to tbe Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren adjourned to an admirable supper , provided by Bro . E . Wilkin , the Steward of the club . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were
proposed and cordially responded to . A suggestion was thrown out , which was eagerly adopted , of having a summer outing by the brethren of this and the Perseverance Lodge , or of any brethren of other lodges who might wish to join them , and Bros . Geo . Kersey , W . M . ; Harold Youngman , P . M ., Secretary ; Jas . Offord , P . M . of the
Perseverance Lodge , and Geo . Green , W . M ., and George Baxter , Secretary , of this lodge , were appointed as a Committee to discuss the best means of carrying out the same . Some very excellent singing was given during the evening by Bros . T . C . Atkinson , J . H . Brockbank , James J . Olford , A . J . Berry , and E . Wilkin .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , thc 2 nd inst ., at the Lord Raglan Tavern , Maxey-road , under the presidency of the LP . M ., Bro . VV . \ i . Lloyd , the W . M ., Bro . Jas . Chapman , being unable to attend . Among the other brethren present were Bros . C . Ellis Fermor , " P . M . ; W . Tonge , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W .
Kent ; J . McDougall , P . M . ; T . XV . Vincent , P . M . ; H . G . Butler , " P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . J . Cook , S . W . ; H . Mason , J . W . ; E . Denton , P . P . G . P . Kent , Sec . ; C . Coupland , PlP . G . J . D . Kent , Treas . ; H . Pryce , J . D . ; VV . Reece , I . G . ; H . Mabbelt , Org . ; N . Brown , W . ' M . 13 ; E . Phillips , 13 ; and C . Jolly , I . G . 1472 , & c . ( Freemason ) . The only business before the lodge was the election of
W . M ., Treasurer , and lyler for the ensuing year , and Bro . Cook , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . Coupland , Treasurer , and Bro . Mabbett , Tyler , for these offices . In recognition of thc valuable services of Bro . Lloyd , who , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., had carried out the duties of W . M . during the year , it was unanimously resolved , on thc proposition of . Bro . Fermor ,
P . M ., and seconded by l , ro . C Jolly , that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes 01 the lodge , and tendered to him , and also that the SJIU of five guineas be tendered him to ' qualify him as a life subscriber of one of thc Charities . Bro . Lloyd , in returning thanks , said that he intended to stand Steward at the forthcoming festival for the Benevolent Institution . They had had repeatedly
Stewards from their lodge for thc Boys and Girls , and that year lie intended to go in for the old men and women . With the five guineas they had so generously given him , the annual grant of ten guineas from the lodge , ten guineas he meant to put in himself , and the valuable assistance he expected to get from the brethren of the lodge , he hoped to have a very fair sum to present to Bro . Terry on
behalf of the Pattison Lodge . Bro . Hayes said he should subscribe five guineas , and a good sum was promised Bro . Lloyd in the lodge for his list . The lodge was then closed , and after the brethren had partaken of nn excellent dinner , supplied by Bro . Moulder , tiie usual loyal and . Masonic toasts were honoured , and thc rest of the evening spent in social converse and harmony .
NORWICH . —Sincerity Lodge ( No . 943 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., under the gavel of its VV . M ., Bro . R . E . Thorns . Thc following officers constituted thc lodge : Bros . T . W . Muskett , I . P . M . ; II . C . Riches , P . M ., P ' . P . G . S . of W ., acting S . VV . ; G . XV . G . Barnard , J . VV . ;
Rout . Gunn , P . M . 93 , P . G . lyler , Sec ; li . Baldwin , P . M . 40 , 340 , S . D . ; J . A . Mills , J . D . ; VV . II . Moss , I . C ; G . Brittain , P . M . 213 , 1500 , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and Joshua Morse , Tyler . Among the brethren were included Bros . Captain G . Clements , G . May , T . Ballord , P . M . S 07 , 943 ; IL A . Pepper , Frank Thorns , J . Francis , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . B . Bridgman ,
P . M . 93 ; Robert Thorns , P . M . 213 , 1 5 00 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Green , VV . M . ; and Henry Kosling , S . D . S 07 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . then , in a most impressive manner , performed the ceremony of passing Bro . J . Francis to the Second Degree . There beintr
no other business , the lodge was in due form closed , "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren having been previously given . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and , upon thc removal of the cloth , the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given and duly acknowledged . A very pleasant evening was passed .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of the " Old Neptune , " largely composed of brethren who are sons of " Father Neptune , " took place on Whit Monday , the Oth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , and notwithstanding the " thousand-and-one" holiday attractions outside in the shape of galas and country excursions , Masonry held the
chief place of power with the large gathering who attended . The attendance was not only good in respect to numbers , but was also thoroughly representative and influential , and the spirit which marked the whole of the afternoon ' s pleasant proceedings were exceedingly cordial . Bro . A . C VVylie , P . G . S ., W . M . of the lodge , opened the proceeding . ' :, supported hy Bros . John Pemberton , P . M ., P . G . S .
of W . ; A . Cotter , P . M . ; J . Korn , P . M . ; [ . Healing , P . M . ; T . II . Arden , S . W . ; C Fothergill , J . W . ; P . il . Gee , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . S . Warden , Secretary ; G . Crute , S . D . ; J . Tickle , J . ' l ) . ; II . Williams , P . P . A . D . C , M . C ; | . VV . " Burgess , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; II . R . Ravensrroft , S . ; A . B . Ewart , Orr . ; and P . Ball , 'Tyler .
Amongst the members were Bros . K . Edwards , G . W , Dillon , W . Fish , J . II . Linaker , W . Davie .-, J . Davies , J . Shaw , J . Schroder , XV . 'Tins .- - . T . L . Tyrer , and others . Ihe visitors present included Bros . II . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary ; J . Griffiths , 10 S 6 ; J . Chadwick , P . M . 405 ; J . Corletf , 1325 ; ) . Barley , 667 ; T , Shaw , P . M . $ 21 , ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; E . George , J . W . 1356 ; T .
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Peake , W . M . 667 ; J . C Robinson , P . M . 249 ; W . Parker , 1325 ; H . Coulson , W . M . 1505 ; A . Woolrich , P . M . 1356 , Treas . 1609 ; D . Lloyd , S . W . C 6 7 ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . , 675 ; J . Ballard , 1 C 09 ; A . D . Hesketh , W . M . 11 S 2 ; C . Arden , VV . M . 1356 ; T . Birch , I . P . M . 1094 ; R . Reader , I . P . M . 292 ; J . B . MacKenzie , I . P . M . 1609 ; J . Bebington , 673 ; J . Bro ' therton , 241 ; and H . Jones , S . W . 1675 . Bro . A . C . W ylie , P . G . S ., W . M . of
the Neptune , before resigning his office , installed Bro . T . H . Arden as his successor in the chair , and the officers invested were Bros . A . C . Wylie , I . P . M . ; A . Cotter , P . M ., M . C . ; C . Fothergill , S . W . ; J . S . Warden , J . W . ; Peter B . Gee , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-elected ); George Crute , Secretary ; J . Tickle , S . D . ; J . Ashworth , J . 6 ° ; J . H . Linaker , LG . ; H . Ravenscroft , S . S . ; John Shaw , S . ; G . B . Dillon , S . ; John Davies , S . ; A . B . Ewart , Organist ; and Peter Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) .
At the conclusion of the business of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where dinner was served under the presidency of Bro . T . H . Arden , VV . M ., and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . During the eveninothe W . M . presented Bro . A . C . Wylie , I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master's jewel , on his retirement from the chair , and the gift was suitably acknowledged . Bro . Burgess , P . M ., was also presented with an illuminated address , on the occasion of his leaving England for Australia .
NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The installation meetingof this successful and prosperous lodge was held at No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when a large number of brethren and visitors assembled to do honour to thc occasion . Amongst those present were Bros . A . Bullard , retiring VV . M . ' ; Daniel Mannings , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; John Harper , S . W . ( VV . M . elect ); G . B . Jay , J . VV . ; Samuel J . Carman , S . D . ; Chas .
Barnes , J . D . ; Thos . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C ; George Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Organist ; M . J . Bailey , LG . ; Charles Payne and C . E . Stevens , Stewards ; E . Hoilidge , 'T yler ; R . H . Gissing , Secretary ; Thomas Isley , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Thomas G . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; VV . IL Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; F . B . Ouinton , P . M . 213 , 1 5 , and 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . D . of C , P . G . R ? ' ; Robt . Thorns , P . M . 93 , 213 , and 1500 , P . P . G . D . C ; H . G .
Chalker , Jesse Weyer , P . G . Steward ; C . H . Bacon , Fred . Wright , fi . Howard , VV . VV . Warner , D . G . F . Gaul , J . R . Wellington , Charles Daniels , Edward Ellis , F . H . H . Cooper , A . K . Mann , G . J . Smith , John Cox , B . G . Woodhouse , XV . R . Tidnam , J . J . Hosken , J . Hoborough , Snelling , and others . Amongst the visitors were included Bros . Hugh Fox , W . M . ; II . Thouless , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; James Dunsford , P . M . 93 and 213 , P . P . G . P . ; II . J .
Brockbank , 93 ; George Kersey , W . M . ; P . C R . King , J . D . 213 ; George Green , W . M . ; B . L . Nockall , P . M " , P . P . G . P . ; R . A . Madge , Org . S 07 ; R . E . Thorns , W . M . ; R . J . Mills , Ii . Pepper , 943 ; G . T . Plumbly , W . M . ; G . W . Rogers , J . VV . 1 S 0 S ; and John William Browne , J . D . ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 5 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The
ceremony of installing Bro . John Harper as VV . M . of this lodge then commenced , which was very admirably performed by Bro . A . Bullard , the retiring W . M . Bro . Harper having been duly placed in the chair of K . S ., proceeded at once to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . A . Bullard , I . P . M . ; George B . Jay , S . W . ; S . J . Carman , J . W . ; George Brittain , Treas . and Org . ; R . H . Gissing , Sec ; W . J . " Bailey , S . D . ; C Ii . Stevens , J . D . ;
Ihos . Lord , D . ofC . ; J . J . Hosken , I . G . j Jesse Weyer , C . VV . Bacon , and W . W . Warner , Stewards ; and E . Hoilidge , 'T yler , the 'Treasurer and the 'T yler having been first duly elected by the lodge . During the evening Bro . II . G . Barwell , the P . G . Secretary , entered the lodge , and was received in a becoming manner . The newlyinstalled W . M . then performed the ceremony of passing Bro . John Cox to the F . C . Degree . "Hearty good wishes "
having been given by the visiting ; brethren , the lodge was closed in due form . 'The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room where a most recherche banquet had been prepared , and upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts , which were duly acknowledged . Bro . A . Bullard in proposing the toast of "The Newly-installed VV . M ., " observed that it was one which was always well
received in llvs lodge , lie ( Bro . Bullard ) had that evening installed Bro . Harper into the chair of K . S ., and it had given him great pleasure to do so ; he had no doubt that if Bro . Harper continued as he had commenced , not only would it reflect credit upon him as their newly-installed Master , but would contribute in a large degree to the success of the lodge , lie , Bro . Bullard , felt sure of its Master having a successful year of office , and bade the
brethren to give Bro . Harper a hearty welcome in his new and proud position . 'Turning to thc W . M ., Bro . Bullard said : " W . M ., I congratulate you and sincerely wish you a successful year of office . " 'The VV . M ., who was received with much enthusiasm , in response said he had lo thank Bro . Bullard for the kind remarks and wishes which had been made concerning him , and he personall y thanked him for the efficient manner in which the ceremony of installation had been conducted .
Allow mc brethren , he added , to thank you cordially and sincerel y for the toast which has been proposed and received so heartily ; my feelings to-night are such , I cannot find words sufficient to express them , but I will do all I can to further the interests of Freemasonry at large and the welfare of thc Walpole Lodge in particular . Before sitting down the Worshipful Master said he had a pleasing duty to perform , which was to
propose the toast of " 'The Health of the Installing Master or I . P . M ., Bro . A . Bullard . " He observed that Bro . Bullard had conducted the proceedings of the lodge in a most excellent manner , thereby gaining the love of every visitor and brethren of the lodge , as well the esteem of the whole province of Norfolk generally . 'The VV . M . then proceeded to present Bro . Bullard with a very handsome
P . M . jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members of the lodge , and with an illuminated address in a beautiful gilt frame , at the same time observing that Ihe hope of the lodge , as expressed through him , w . is that Bro . Bullard might have health to wear that jewel for many years to come . 'The illuminated address , which had been most artistically executed by Bro . Harper , was as follows : " Presented to Bro . Archie Bullard , P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , by the officers and brethren of the Walpole Lodge , in recognition of his services as W . M . duringthepastyear . " Here