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W M . " in most eloquent terms , Bro . Marshall respond-. ' neat and forcible speech , thanking the brethren for the honour they had done him in electing him to preside over such a distinguished body of Masons . Other toasts followed , the brethren separating at a late hour . Amoneist the visiting brethren we noticed Bros . Hooper ,

PGT E . Lane ; Heywood , Hind , Bonehill , Allison , Church , Benton , Timberley , Darbyshire , & c . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . T . Robberds , Thomas , and Shorrock . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Truth ( No . , gv The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at private rooms , Newton Heath , on Saturday , May

tth . The W . M ., Bro . James Batchelder , was unable to be present at the opening of the lodge , having been prevented by a professional engagement . Bro . Caldwell , p M . and V . of C , therefore opened the lodge at 3 . 30 p . m ., supported by Bro . J . Kinder , S . W ., and Bro . G . H . Needle , J . W . ; Bro . T . Tyers , P . M . and Treas ., was also in his place ; and there was also a fair gathering of the

brethren generally . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Tyers , P . M . and Treas ., thanked the brethren for their kind expression of sympathy with him in his recent bereavement . The lodge was next opened in the F . C . Degree , and then in the Third Degree . Bro . Richardson was raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . Caldwell , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . Bro . Hyams

received the same advancement from Bro . Tyers , P . M . and Treas . At the close of the last ceremony Bro . Batchelder , the W . M ., was announced and admitted , and having taken his proper position , he raised Bro . James "Smith to the Third Degree . Bro . W . J . Kinder , S . W ., then

presented the working tools , and delivered the Historical Lecture relating to the . M . M . Degree ; we are proud to record that the lecture was given in a very clear and impressive manner , and appeared to impart great interest , not only to the newly-raised , but to the brethren generally . Bro . W . J . Kinder bids fair for being a Mason well versed

in Masonic lore ; he is at the present time W . M . of Lodge 3 67 , and we think we shall be correct in saying the youngest Master in the province of East Lancashire . The business in the circular having been disposed of , it was proposed by Bro . C . J . Kent , I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Taylor , J . D ., that the lodge adjourn during the months July and August . The result of this proposition will be

declared at the June meeting . " Hearty good wishes " were brought from Lodges 467 , 1011 , and 1140 ; also from Revere Lodge , Boston , U . S . A . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The cloth having been withdrawn , " The Health of the Queen " was drunk ) with that loyal fervour to which Freemasons are accustomed . Then followed the toast to her illustrious son , " Our Grand Master , " coupled with that ol his

consort , a princess whose virtues all would do well to imitate . After the usual toasts had been duly disposed of , including that of " The Visitors , " and " The Officers , " the brethren separated at 9 . 30 p . m . During the evening the brethren were favoured with some capital singing ; Bro . J . H . Pearson , the well-known member of the cathedral choir , sang " The Maid of Athens " with grand effect . Bros . Goodchilde and Hyams introduced a little of the volatile element , causing more than one brother to laugh heartily .

PONTYPRIDD . —Merlin Lodge ( No . 1578 ) . — Twelve months ago the Merlin Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons was consecrated with becoming eclat . Some of the notabilities of Freemasonry from the East and Western Provinces of South Wales and other provinces ; the then Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . E . J . Morris , Bro . J . C . Parkinson , and a great gathering of the

Craft met to do honour to the occasion , and to instal as first Master Bro . J . E . Price , a well-versed and deservedly popular member of the Craft . The lodge proper then consisted of the magic and Masonic number of seven , but the roll at present musters seventy . Although it was evident at the initial stage of the lodge ' s existence that it would be a vigorous offshoot of the wide-spreading tree of

freemasonry , it could hardly have been anticipated that the young plant would flourish to such an extent in so short a period of time . Bro . Price worked zealously for his lodge prior to its establishment , and during his term of office , and he may with good and sufficent reasons turn with pride and pleasure to the splendid results which have been achieved during a brief twelve months . It was

intended to present him with a jewel at the annual festival , but it did not arrive in time . It would be inviduous if we refrained from mentioning the large assistance heartily afforded him by his staff of officers , and speaking of these generall y we may point to them as a model set of Masons working hand-in-hand to bring about good and harmonious results . Nothing " succeeds like success" but the llt

, 8 ^ ying results produced by the master and officers of The Merlin " during the past year could only have been obtained by dint of great industry , discrimination , and a generous exercise of the best Masonic qualities . On Monday last the annual festival was held , when the retiring Past Master , Bro . J . E . Price , resigned the chair in favour of his worthy coadiutor . Bro . Matthew Wavne

Morgan , and there was a large and influential gathering M the Craft , representing lodges from various parts of ™ e province , including Aberdare , Aberavon , Cardiff , . nelly , Merthyr , and other towns . The appointments the lod ge were much admired , and some of those who ere present recognised the handsome canopy and W . M . " MY ' hich had been lent by the brethren o £ tlle Merlin " for installation nurnnses . at Aberdare .

, " ir George Elliot was elevated to his exalted t » m Masonry . The lodge-room was also chastely "rated with the choicest flowers of the season . The p ' ° ny of installation was performed by Immediate farth f , ster ^ * J' * " Price in a manner which gave encnm- ration ° his efficiency , and elicited the warm W M B mS 0 f « Perienc < : d members of the Craft . The ' Bro . M . W . Morgan , invested the following officers

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for the coming year : —Bros . G . T . Alexander , S . W . ; J . Jones , J . W . ; " the Rev . W . Watkins , Chap . ; Wm . Williams , Treas . ; W . Merchant , Sec ; Dr . Hunter , S . D . ; Dr . Dickson , J . W . ; Dr . Leckie , D . C ; J . Rees , Org . ; F . M . Cooke , I . G . ; Bairstow , Tyler ; Male and Morgan , Stvrds . The appointment of the officers having been completed , a vote of thanks was given to the retiring W . M . for the

efficiency of his services in the chair during the past year . Bro . Hurman was elected P . M . of the lodge , and notice was given to appoint Bros . Evan Jones and Weichert hon . members . The W . M . elect returned thanks in a brief and suitable address for the honour they had done him in electing him to the chair , and after the usual Masonic ceremonies the lodge was closed . In addition to those

already named the following were among those present : —Bros . Evan Jones , P . M . ; J . Hurman , P . M . ; Rev J . D . Griffiths , W . Merchant , Sec ; W . Tolfree , J . Williams , J . D . ; A . F . Lucas , Frederick Atkins , Org . There was a full attendance of the Merlin Lodge , and among the visitors were Bros . S . G . Homfray , P . A ., D . C . D . P . G . M . Monmouth ; Evan Thomas , P . G . D . C . 6 79 ; M . Tennant ,

P . P . G . W . 833 ; T . G . Glass , W . M . 36 ; Wm . Taylor , 36 ; D . Watson , P . G . D . C . 3 6 ; J . W . Morris , P . P . G . P . 6 79 ; J . W . Mayor , 38 ; Wm . Weichert , 6 ; S . Weichert , P . M . 9 60 ; D . Hopkins , W . M . 9 60 ; J . Jones , Prov . G . Treas . 833 ; R . Sothern , 36 ; D . T . Alexander , 37 ; J . Hemming , 833 ; S . Cooper , P . M . 36 . In the evening a banquet was held in the lodge-room , to which about seventy sat

down under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . W . M . Morgan , who was well supported by the members of his lodge and , visiting brethren . The repast was served up by Mr . and Mrs . Morris , of the New Inn Hotel , in a manner which deserves the highest praise . The menu was of the choicest kind , and the catering liberal and praiseworthy in every respect . The wines

were also of excellent quality . The evening was spent in a most pleasant manner , and the toast list was well discussed by the various speakers . " The Queen and the Craft " having been duly honoured , as also " The M . W . Grand Master" and the " R . W . Prov . Grand Master , " Bro . Homfray proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and in doing so referred to the rapid strides

which the Merlin Lodge had made under the able presidency of Bro . Price , who had that day so perfectly installed into office a good and able successor , and he was sure that the newly-elected Master was greatly esteemed by them all . He was one who would do his best to maintain the prestige of his lodge ; and he had all the capacity and generous willingness to do it . He felt sure that the

W . M . had not taken the onerous duties of his office without a firm intention of carrying them out to the full extent . They had in him a good man and true , and he asked them now to cordially drink his health , and to rally round him in his year of office . The Worshipful Master , who was received with loud and prolonged cheering , suitably acknowledged the toast which had been so warmly

given and responded to . The office he had obtained was one which it was only laudable ambition for every Mason to strive to gain at some time or other of his Masonic career . He should strive to carry out the duties to the best of his ability , and he relied on the support of the officers and members of the lodge to enable him to do this . He again thanked them , and resumed his seat .

"The Health of Past Master J . E . Price" was warmly drank , and replied to in an eloquent and feeling address . " The Visitors " was proposed by Bro . Weichert , and replied to by Bro . Major Powell , of Aberdare . Bro . M . Tennant proposed " The Lodges of the Provinces , " and Bro . Hopkins , W . M . Bute Lodge , responded . " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Jones , J . W ., found able

advocates in Bros . Tennant ( Afan ) and Taylor ( Merthyr ) . Several excellent songs were sung by Bros . Jones , Leckie , Dickson , Homfray , Rosser , & c , a most convivial evening being concluded with the Tyler's toast . —Central Glamorgan Gazette . WALTHAMSTOW . —Beaconsfield Lodge ( No . 1662 ) . —The general meeting of this lodge was held

on Saturday , the 5 th May , 1877 , at the Chequers , Marshstreet , Walthamstow . Present : Bros . W . T . Christian , W . M . ; W . Groome , S . W . ; W . H . Brand , J . W . ; J . Pinder , P . M . ; F . Hallows , Hon . Sec . ; C . T . Saunders , S . D . ; T . Franklin , J . D . ; W . G . Hallows , acting I . G . ; T . Upward , Org . ; J . H . Cambridge , W . S ., and W . Gilchrist , Tyler . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and

the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed ; the lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Clark ,, Carter , Dendy , Delvalli , and Hurst were asked the usual questions entitling them to be raised to the Third Degree . These being all satisfactorily answered the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the above named five brethren were raised in the usual manner

according to ancient rite and custom . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Wm . Moffat was passed . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and two candidates were proposed and seconded for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . The ordinary business was then gone through , and the lodge was

closed in due form and adjourned until the 6 th October , krnong the members and visitors present were Bros . H . Field , John Bell , 1178 ; Walter Claridge , 1598 ; C . Carter , 1507 ; E . Brown , 1598 ; G . E . Laverack , 917 ; Samuel Morris , 1421 ; J . S . Baxter , 206 ; T . Elves , 174 ; J . Lake , 1471 .

INSTRUCTION . JORDAN LODGE ( No . 201 ) . —This lodge , which has been dormant for many years , is likely to find a new home at Bro . Hiscox , Devonshire Arms , Devonshire-street , Portland-street . A preliminary meeting was held on Tuesday last , Bro . John Hammond , P . M . 201 , in the chair , Bros . Peter Robinson , Sec . 201 j Savage , P . M . 201 ; Harper , J . D . 201 ; and a large number of brethren from the neighbourhood were present . Certain details were

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arranged , and another meeting at the above address will be held on Tuesday next , at eight o'clock , to discuss the question of Bye-laws , and other matters . Brethren , especially tTise of the mother lodge , are particularly invited to attend .

TUNBRIDGE WELLS . — Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 14 th inst ., at the Sussex Hotel . The brethren present were Bros-. W . B . Bacon , W . M . 8 74 ; H . B . Wilmott , I . P . M . 874 ; Williams , S . W . 874 ; Bates , J . W . 874 ; C . Graham , J . D . 1326 and 1540 ; Spencer , I . G . 874 ; Dunkley , and others . The lodge was in

opened ancient form and minutes read and confirmed , when the W . M . vacated the chair . Bro . Wilmott occupied the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation ( Bro . Bates acting as candidate ) in an exceWent manner , and afterwards gave the charge of the First Degree . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and the lodge was opened and closed in the Second and Third Degrees , and finally closed in due form , and the brethren separated shortly

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WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —One of the most successful meetings of this chapter took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , Comp . H . Bickerstaff , P . Z . as Z . ; Comp . E . Denton as H . ; Comp . Fred . G . Pownall as J . Amongst the companions present were C . Coupland , M . P . Z . 13 and 913 ; J . Henderson ,

P . Z . ; W . A . Weston , P . S . ; J . Warren , A . S . ; H . Shaw , A . S . ; G . Kennedy , Scribe E . ; J . Scott Mutch , D . Deeves , T . Hutton , J . Wilkins , H . S . Syer , T . D . Hayes , P . S . elect 913 ; H . Pryce , Scribe E . 913 ; and F . Cartland , 913 . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . The ballot being unanimous in favour of the admission of Bro . T . B . Wylie , United Military Lodge , No . ic » 6 , to the

privileges of this degree , and he being in attendance , was duly admitted and exalted , the ceremor . y being performed in a most impressive manner by the M . E . Z . and his officers . The M . E . Z . then proceeded to present Comp . Coupland , who had occupied the First Principal ' s chair for two years , with a valuable P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been voted to him at the previous meeting in recognition

of the eminent services he had rendered the chapter . In so doing , Comp . Bickerstaff said it afforded him very great pleasure to present to Comp . Coupland the jewel on behalf of the chapter . It was hardly necessary for him to mention the many services he ( Comp . Coupland ) had performed in the interest of the chapter , or the high estimation in which he was held—his efforts had been so successful ,

and were known to them all . He trusted , in conclusion , that he would live long to wear in the chapter of which he was so brilliant a member the decoration that he had now the pleasure of fastening on his breast . Comp . Coupland , who seemed much affected at the cordial expression of feeling evinced , said he considered the present one of the proudest moments of his life . He would prize the jewel

very highly , not on account of its intrinsic value , but of the associations connected with it . It had been his good fortune to have served , with one or two exceptions , every office in the chapter ; and he enjoined the companions to be equally assiduous in the discharge of their duties to the chapter . For his part , nothing would be wanting to

promote its prosperity , and to the best of his belief he had never yet missed a meeting . He again and again thanked them for their appreciation of his services . The remaining business having been disposed of , the companions adjourned to an eiccellent repast at Comp . De Grey ' s , Freemasons' Tavern .

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WHITEFIELD . —Wike Lodge ( No . 142 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Derby Hotel , Whitefield , on Wednesday , 9 th May , to instal the W . M . elect . Bro . Jas . Barloiv , W . M ., opened the lodge at 3 . 30 p . m . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed ; Bro . John Jones was afterwards advanced . The chair was assumed by Bro .

William Barlow , P . M ., Sec , and Reg ., as Installing Master , and the W . M . elect , Bro . John Heap , S . W ., was presented by Bro . Nathaniel Horrocks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . of Lancashire . The Worshipful Master appointed the following brethren as officers of the lodge : Bros . John Davison , S . W . ; Orlando Startup , J . W . ; Joseph Bentley , M . O . ; W . H . Kirkman , S . O . ; Thomas Laycock , J . O . ; Rev . George Chatton , Chap . ; Richard Chambers , P . M .,

Treas . ; Wm . Barlow , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . of Lancashire , Sec . and Reg . ; Ralph Brickies , S . D . j Jos . Ragdale , J . D . ; J . Eccles , I . G . ; Whitworth , Tyler . The lodge closed at 6 . 15 p . m ., and the brethren adjourned to banquet and an enjoyable evening , under the able presidency of Bro . Heap , W . M . The following brethren were also present : Bros . Thomas Cort and J . Brooks . The evening was enlivened by several good songs . The brethren separated at an early hour , full of zeal for the coming year .

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LIVERPOOL . —Alpass Encampment . —The annual conclave of the knights of this illustrious encampment for installation and other purposes was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Monday , the 30 th ult . The encampment was opened at five o ' clock by Sir

Knight J . E . Jackson , E . P ., and he was supported by Sir Knights H . S . Alpass , P . E . P ., P . G . Std . Bearer of England ; W . Doyle , P . E . P ., Prelate ; Thos . Clark , P . E . P ., Treas . ; H . Burrows , acting as slConstable ; Richard Brown , and Constable ( E . P . elect W . H . Shakespeare , Registrar ; J .