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ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —The installation meeting of thc above lodge took place on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Public Hall , Erith-avenue , when Bro . XV . Hills was , with the usual ceremonies , placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in due form . Ilei nvestcd his oflicers as follows : Bros . J . Aillud , S . W . ; H . King , J . W . ; G . Mitchell , S . D . ; G . Miles , J . D . ; T . VV . Knight , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . Kent , Sec ;

H . Pooles , Treas . ; A . J . Carter , I . G . ; and G . Martin , Tyler . Bro . Knight was re-elected representative for the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . Among the other brethren present were Bros . G . Churchley , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; G . Kenneday , VV . M . 157 C ; J . Hutton , P . M . ; G . Stone , P . M . ; T . Neech , P . M . 1 S 37 ; G . Newman , VV . M . 77 ; G . Tedder , 11 ; H . Kerridge , 153 G ; H . Sermon , 1107 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . 'I he ceremony

was most impressively rendered by Bro . Knight , P . M ., and a cordial vote of thanks rewarded his efforts . A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Hutton , I . P . M ., as a token of the respect in which he is held in by the brethren , and he eloquently returned thanks . The banquet was all that could be desired . The u ^ ual loyal and Craft toasts followed , and a most enjojable evening was spent by the brethren .

DERBY . — -Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —This lodue ( which does not adjourn during the summer months ) held its usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the Sth inst . 'The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . Bland , the following oflicers being present : Bros . G . Cav , I . P . M . ; C . Webster , S . W . ; J Copestick , J . W . ; VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; Edgar Home , S . D . ; A . Woodiwis , jun ., J . D . ; J . W .

Brigg , Org . ; John Walkrr and S . Taylor , Stewards ; also the following brethren : Bros . G . T . Wright , P . M . ; John Brown , P . M . ; VV . Knight , F . Sale , W . Forman , H . Home , S . Hall , T . Jordan , T . Day , Greensmith , and Marshall . Visitor : Bro . C . D . Hart , S . W . 10 S 5 . Letters regretting inability to be present were read from Bros . G . Sutherland , VV . Cooper , P . M ., Sec . ; and S . Steele , P . M . S 02 . The minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , Mr .

James Melrose , who was elected at the June meeting-, was then introduced and dnly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the VV . M ., the J . W . afterwards giving the ancient charge . A letter was read by Bro . T , Day from Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., London , soliciting votes for the Girls' School on behalf of Kathleen A . Gibson . The brethren of the lodire having a candidate of their own , it was decided that nothing could be done for

Bro . Stevens . The W . M . having arisen to make the usual enquiries , Bro . G . T . Wight , P . M ., alluded with feelings of great regret to the loss the province had sustained by the death , at Wormhil ! Vicarage , Buxton , of Uro . Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . P . G . Chap ., who was so highly esteemed throughout the Province of Derbyshire . A candidate having been proposed for initiation , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , the lodge was closed in perfect

harmony . The brethren shortly afterwards met in the lower hall , where refreshment after labour had been provided by the worthy purveyor , Bro . Wright , P . M ., to which ample justice having been done , and thanks returned , the Worship ful Master gave the usual loyal toasts , making special reference to his recent visit to York and witnessing with Bro . John Smith , P . M ., the laying of the foundation

stone of the York Institute b y the Grand Master . To the toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire , " Bro . Wright , P . M ., P P . G . J . W ., and Bro . VV . Whittaker , P . M ., Prov . Grand Reg ., suitably responded . Bro . Webster , S . VV ., then proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " and the W . M . having responded , proposed "The P . Ms , of the lodge , " to which Bros . G . Cay , P . M ., and J . Taylor , P . M ., responded ; the former having been away at

St . Petersburg , assured the W . M . and brethren of the pleasure it gave him to be once more at his lodge , and that whether abroad or at home his thoughts and sympathies were with them . Bro . Cay , P . M ., proposed "The New Initiate , Bro . J . Melrose , " in a quiet , telling speech , welcoming him heartily amongst thebrethren . "The Entered Apprentice ' s " song having been sung , Bro . Melrose in a few well chosen

worda responded . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Officers , " giving a high meed of praise to all who were able to be present , but especially complimenting the two Stewards , Bro . J . Walker and S . Taylor , who afterwards responded . The Worship ful Master then alluded to the peculiar fact that although they had , for the time of the year , a good muster of their own members , there was no visitor

present , therefore the toast of the visitors lapsed . A peculiar and welcome feature of this lodge , however , is that " The Health of the Private Members" is invariably proposed . On this occasion it was heartily proposed by Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., to which the names of Bros . Thos . Day and N . Home were joined , two excellent Alasons , and right good Masonic replies were made by them .

The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was not forgotten , the W . M . having intimated his intention of going as Steward to one of them next year . lhe Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant meeting to a close . Some excellent singing took place during the evening , Bro . J . XV . Brigg , Organist , E . Home , S . D ., and the new Initiate , with Bro . Forman , contributing greatly to the pleasure of the brethren .

COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the lodge rooms , Station-street , Bro . H . Peacock , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . The business was to raise Bros . Sewell and Cooper to the high and Sublime Degree

of Master Mason , which was done in Bro . Peacock s wellknown creditable sty le . In the absence of bro . Colonel Sewell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Bro . Mason , S . W ., proposid the notice of motion in Bro . Sewell's name , viz ., " That the sum of 20 guineas be g iven from the funds of the lodge to the Boys' School , " which was seconded by the VV . M . and unanimously carried . There being no other business the lodge was closed in form .

LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodg ? ( No . 1182 / . —The annual celebration of the instillation festival in connection with the above lodge took p . ace on

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Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and the well-known prestige obtained by the lodge as the result of " -enuine Masonic work andactive labours in the field of charity was fully maintained o'er this festival gathering . The Duke of Edinburgh Lodge was consecrated at Wavertree 16 years ago , but the power of gravitation towardsa given centre was exemplified in its case a number of years since ,

when the charter was renewed and the meetings transferred to the Masonic HaU , Hope-street , Liverpool , where undoubted and most gratifying success has attended its existence in the new quarters of Masonry . The chair at the opening of the installation meeting was taken by Bro . T . O . Dutton , the retiring W . M ., who was supported by Bros . R . Barclay , I . P . M . ; Thomas Jarvis ,

P . M ., P . G . S . ; John Williams , P . M . ; Ewd . Paull , P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Dr . F . J . Bailey- P . G . S . D . ; J . Cain , W . M . 594 ; John Pemberton , P . P . CS . of VV . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; Richard Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . U . ; J . B . MacKenzie , P . M ., Treas . i 6 og ; A . J . Shore , P . M . S 16 ; C . Marsh , P . M . 673 * , H . Firth , P . G . S . ; H . Burrows , P . M .

673 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 667 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 * A . Woolrich , P . M . 1356 ; J . Whalley , P . M . 249 ; J . Keet , P . M . 135 6 ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . O . Rea , S . W ., was presented by Bros . Dutton , W . M ., and Barclay , I . P . M , and the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., M . C , in a manner which well deserved

the special vote of thanks passed and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . After the usual honours , the following oflicers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . T . O . Dutton , I . P . M . ; T . Wareing , S . W .: J . H . Tyson , J . W . ; R . Martin , P . M ., Treas . ( reeleced ); T . Wright , Sec ; W . J . Davis , Org . ( reappointed ); G . B . Kirkland , S . D . ; J . Pittaway , J . D . ;

J . Meals , I . G . ; J . T . Jarvis , S . S . ; J . IS . Galloway , J . b . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., M . C . ; and P . Ball ( re-elected ) , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined in the newly-renovated banqueting room , where dinner was admirably served by Bro . Casey , the house steward . During the evening a

handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . on behalf of the lodge . A capital selection of music was given by Bros . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; Jos . Cantor , Child , Lewis , Muir , Keith , Ramage , and others . The organ music to the installation was efficiently rendered by Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O .

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Walker Lodge ( No . 1342 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this successful lodge was held on Wednesday evening , Sth inst ., when there were a good many visitors and members present . The W . M ., Bro . William Smith , P . M ., P . Prov . G . supt . of Works , occupied the chair , and having opened the lodge the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and

confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Isaac Iaylor , Archibald Irwin , and Robert Smales , who were proposed at the last regular meeting , and they were duly elected . In due course Mr . R . Fletcher ( who had been elected at a previous meeting ) and the three candidates above-mentioned were regularly initiatedby the W . M ., theworking tools being explained in a very able manner by Bro . VV . S . Armstrong , 1 AV . The W . M . tendered his thanks to Bros . Skeene ( acting

Chaplain ) , Roope ( acting Organist ) , and Clarke ( acting Inner Guard ) for their kind assistance , and also intimated he had an apology from Bro . Mathews , the S . S ., who was unavoidably absent , he being in London . Three candidates were proposed , and the " Hearty good wishes" of a good many visiting brethren having been tendereo . and other routine business transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board for light

refreshment . The VV . M . occupied the chair , supported by Past Masters Cooper , Cook , Annan , Barker , and others , and the vice-chair was occupied by tiro . Dixon Cowie , S . W ., supported by Bros . Gibbon , P . M . 541 , P . P . G . Org . ; Roope , S . W . 24 ; and others . The toasts honouring the Queen , thc Grand

Master , and Grand Lodge were given , and followed b y that of "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland , " which was responded to by Bro . Daniel G . Anderson , Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , P . M . 1664 . "The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bros . Roope , S . W . 24 ; Dinning , S . VV . 48 ; VV . T . Clarke , 315 and 16 * 29 ; and Sergt . Pattison , 44 . "The Healths of the Newly-Initiated Candidates " was dulv iriven bv the W . M .. and thev all haviner responded

the lyler ' s toast , given by Bro . Joshua Curry , P . P . G . Tyler , closed a most enjoyable evening . Amongst those present were Bros . William Smith , P . M ., VV . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; John Donald Annan , P . M ., M . C ; Dixon Cowie , S . VV . ; VV . S . Armstrong , J . W . ; A . Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph Purvis , Sec ; H . Spittle , S . D . ; VVm . Varty , acting J . D . ; Wm . T Clarke , acting I . G . ;

Michael James Barkas , J . S . ; John Taylor Schollar , acting S .. * - * . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; Wm . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., LP . M . ; Geo . McDonald , Frank Graham , Joseph i ~ ook , P . M ., P P . G . S . W . ; Thos . W . Brown , George Brown , and John Brown . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Roope , S . W . 24 ; J . Patterson , 4 S ; Thos . Thompson , J . S . 48 ; Chas . E .

Pattison , 44 ; John S . Clarke , 240 ; David Hall , 1712 ; Thos . Dinning , S . W . 481 ; W . F . Carman , J . W . 481 ; Jno . VV . Lambert , S . S . 541 ; William Skeene , 1 G 2 G ; D . G . Anderson , P . M . 1 GG 4 , Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . ; Chas . Purdon , P . M . 3 6 ( Ireland ); B . E . Gibbon , P . M . 541 , P . P . G . Org . ; and others .

DALTON-IN-FURNE 3 S . — Baldwin Lodge ( No . 139 S ) . —The annual gathering of the members of this lodge took place at The Castle , on the Sth inst ., being for the installation of Bro . G . B . Ashburner , S . W ., as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing 12 months . The meeting was the largest which has met together on such an occasion for many years , there being present , amongst others , Bros . R .

Pearson , P . M . 995 , P . P . G . Keg . ; K . Worrall , 1021 , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire j J . Mills , P . M . 1390 , P . P . G . S . D . Cumberland and Westmorland ; Jas . Hunter , P . M . 1225 , P . P . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland ; W . Whiteside , P . M . 139 S , P . G . S . B . West Lancashire ; j . M . Morgan ,

P . P . G . Chap , j J . Case , P . M . 995 ; W . Bradley , P . M . 1390 ; W . Bricktll , P . M . 1715 ; D . Smyth , P . M . 1225 ; J . spedding , W . M . 995 ; J . S . Marshall , W . M . 1390 ; G . Nelson , S . VV . 1021 ; C Barnett , | . W . 1225 ; T . Bunless , J . W . 1390 ; and the following Past Masters , officers , and members of the lodge : Bros . F . H . Clarke , F . Bell , J . Walton , T . Grieve , R . Blake , C . Godby , W . M . ; G .

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3 . Ashburner , S . W . ; E . B . Mitchell , J . VV . ; R . Whiteside , Sec . ; R . Townley , S . D . ; VV . MandaH , J . D . ; M . Wilson , Org . ; VV . E . Whiteside , I . G . ; A . Cottam , I . G . ; and Bros . Rev . S . A . Adams , J . Tyson , A . Gray . J . Hamer , J . Eddy , J . T . Lawn , W . Bamler , j . Hargreaves , and S . Jeavons ; Bros . J . Y . Mcintosh , 1225 ; J . T . Sadler , 990 ; and W . M . Airth , 40 . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Godby , W . M ., after

which Bro . VV . Whiteside , P . M . and P . G . S . B ., took the installation ceremony , and throughout the whole of this beautiful and impressive service conducted the same in a very able manner indeed . He was also ably assisted by Bros . F . H . Clarke and J . Walton , P . Ms . The W . M . afterwards invested his oflicers as follows : Bios . C Godby , I . P . M . ; E . B . Mitchell , S . W . ; R . Townley , J . W . ; Rev . J . M . Morgan , P . P . G . Chap . West Lanes ., Chap ; R .

Blake , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Whiteside , Sec . ; M . Wilson , Org . ; Wm . Mandall , S . D . ; VV . E . Whiteside , J . D . ; A . Cottam , I . G . ; Dr . Gray , S . S . ; J . Hamer , J . S . ; P . Derbyshire , Tyler . At the close of the proceedings lhe lodge room was visited by the head stewa'd of his grace the Duke of Buccleuch , Henry Nicholl , Esq ., and E . Wadham , Esq ., J . P ., through whose kindness the lodge is permitted to hold its meetings in the ancient castle .

The brethren at the close adjourned to the Wellington Hotel , where the banquet was piovided by Bro . Bell , P . M . The room presented a very pleasing appearance , and the good things provided were all that could be desired by the most fastidious , Bro . Bell being noted throughout the province of West Lancashire for his abilities as a caterer . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts of "The Queen , the Princess of Wales ; and rest of the Royal Family / ' followed

by that of "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; and the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , " succeeded by that of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " were afterwards honoured . In proposing this latter toast the VVorshipful Master referred in a touching manner to the loss sustai ned in the province of West Lancashire by the death of so highly esteemed a brother as M \ Ies Kennedy . Piov . G . S . W . This toast was

coupled with the name of Bro . Worrall , who made a very appropriate response . Bro . Godby next proposed in a highly deserved and eulogistic manner the next toast , being that of "The Worshipful Master . " Bro . G . B . Ashburner in replying thanked Bro . Godby for his kindly remarks , and at the same time took that opportunity on behalf of the lodge to present a Past

Masters gold jewel to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Godby , who he was sure had cot . ducted his year of oflice in a manner most satisfactory to every member of the lodge , and he hoped that Bro . Godby would live long to wear the jewel showing the high appreciation ol the brethren of the Baldwin Lodge . Bro . Godby briefly thanked the members for this token of their goodwill , and spoke * of the duties having always been to him a pleasuie , and the happy time he had spent

amongst them as a member first and then an offi . er . Bro . F . Hell , in proposing "The Wardens and Officers of 1398 , " said he was sure from the wise selection of officers they would acquit themselves well , and he congratulated the Worshipful Master upon his choice . Bro . E . B . Mitchell in responding to this toast expressed the honour he felt in attaining to the office of Senior Warden , and would do his utmost to assist in

maintaining the good working of the lodge . Bro . K . Townley proposed " 1 he Past Officers , " and spoke in hi gh terms of praise for their great attention to lodge duties , and the valuable assistance they at all times so willingly rendered . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . R . Blake , P . M . Bro . Blake said he could without any hesitation express the pleasure it always gave the past officers to do anything

in their power , and thc satisfaction experienced by one and all in lodge duties . The Baldwin Lodge was always worked with that goodwill and harmony which should at all times characterise Freemasonry . Bro . Ashburner next proposed " The Installing Master , " and paid a high tribute of piaise to Bro . Whiteside for the highl y pleasing manner in which he carried through the impressive ceremony .

Bro . Whiteside was pleased to find his services appreciated , it being to him at ail times a service of love to take any part in propagating the high privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . J . Walton proposed "' The Clerical Brethren , " and was glad that it had fallen to his lot to propose so honourable a toast . The happy face of their worthy Chaplain was always welcome amongst them , and the gratificaiion it ga . e all to have him honour them by his presence and

assistance . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Rev . J . M . Morgan , Chap ., and Bro . Rev . S . A . Adams . Bro . Morgan in response said it was a pleasure to him to help in any way he could . He thanked all warmly for the universal kindness shown towards him b y the Masonic brethien for so many years . He would like to suggest an anangement by which the ladies might share in the festivities , by an excursion from the town , or any other way that

might seem best . He was pleased to see Bro . Ashburner occupy the chair amongst them , as one deseiving the high honour attained in the lodge and a neighbour amongst them . The Rev . S . A . Adams , whose name was coupled with his own as his curate , was a gentleman they would all appreciate , as he did , the more they knew of him . Bro . the Rev . S . A . Adams also replied . Bro . F . H . Clarke proposed "The Visitintr Brethren , "

coupling with it the name of Bro . Mills , who replied . bro . J . C . Hunter ' s name was next coupled by the Worshipful Master with the toast of " The Masonic Charities . " Bro . Hunter made a very telling reply , explaining the good work these charities accomplished , there being at the present time 280 boys and 300 girls trained , clothed , and educated in the Masonic Schools , being cnildren of Freemasons who had become reduced in circumstancesand the

, Institution kept up for the Widows of Ft eemasons and Aged Freemasons , there having been spent in Masonic Charities the last year £ 45 , 000 . Bro . R . Pearson referred to the tribute to the memory ot the late Bro . M . Kennedy which was being prepared in the shape of a beautiful stained glass window to be p laced in

the church of which he was a regular attendant , and that the next Provincial Grand Lodge meeting would be he-Id at Ulverston . This was followed by " The Secretary , " " ^*' Ladies , " couplt-d with the name of Bro . A . Cottam , who replied in suitable terms for a bachelor , after which the proceedings were closed with the Tyler ' s toast . Bro . J . ^ a e P . M . 995 ( and who vie are pleased to know is named tor