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that thc members were all working in love and harmony for the success of the lodge . Other toasts followed , and were duly responded to . The Tyler ' s toast , which completed the list , was given at ten o ' clock , and the brethren separated after spending a very enjoyable evening , the pleasures of which were much added to by the harmony of several of the brethren present .

DERBY . — Repose Lodge ( No . 802 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the ' Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . Samuel Steele , W . M . ; VV . B . Hextall , as S . W . ; VV . L . Ball , J . W . ; B . Burn , Treas . ; E . Belfrced , Sec . ; VV . Butter" ficld , as S . D . ; VV . E . Tempest , J . D . ; L . Smith , D . C ; H . Glover , I . G . ; Waller , Stewd . ; E . Holden , Tyler . A new code of bye-laws were read and received , preparatory to their being " presented at a regular meeting . Bro . VV . J . Piper , of Derby , was raised to thc Sublime Degree of a Master Mason .

CHESHUNT . —Gresham Lodge ( No . S 69 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., in the old baronial ball of Cheshunt Great I louse , Cheshunt Park , by thc kind permission of Bro . the Rev . Charles Erskine Mayo , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain , Herts , the chair being taken by the W . M ., Bro . T . Chapman , in the presence of over lift } ' of the

brethren and visitors . The lodge being open , thc W . M . initiated into thc light of our Order Messrs . VV . A . Dingle , VV . R . Wylie , and 'Thomas Duncan . 'The ballot having proved unanimously in their favour , the W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Gompertz , who proceeded tc pass Bros . Symonds , Knighton , and Jackson into the Second Degree of Freemasonry . 'The chair was then taken

by Bro . Wilson lies , M . D ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master of the province , to whom as Installing Master the W . M . elect ( Bro . Thos . Perry ) was presented for the benefit of installation , and wc are pleased to have to record the excellent way in which this beautiful and impressive ceremony was by him rendered , assisted by Bro . F . D . Rees Copestick , P . M . and Treas ., acting as D . C , Bro . Etherington presiding

at the harmonium . The ordinary business of thc lodge being completed , the Treasurerbrought forward the question of the proposed testimonial to Bro . Gompertz , and , in eulogistic terms , spoke of his long connection with the Gresham Lodge , in which he was initiated , and in which for many years he had acted as Secretary ; and finished by proposing

that tbe lodge should contribute five guineas thereto , which proposition was duly seconded , and carried unanimously , many of the brethren supplementing the amount with additional subscriptions , and placing their names on the committee . This brought the lodge business to a close , and tbe brethren aeljourned to a good , substantial dinner , prepared on the premises by the Curator of the Hall , Bro . B . Mitchell . We cannot do otherwise than record our satisfaction at

the efforts made by the officers of the loelge te ) remove entirely from tavern influence . It need hardly be said that the task of providing a dinner for about sixty brethren is a difficult one ; and , although some shortcomings must in the course of events be expected , the hearty welcome at all times given to visitors and the accompaniment of a good supply of wire , both varied antl excellent , tent ! materially

to render their meetings at all times satisfactory . The usual toasts were duly proposed and responded to . The toast of " The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Halscy , M . P ., " was drank with enthusiasm , and that of " 'The Deputy Prov . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers " responded to by Bro . Wilson lies , who spoke of the warm interest he felt in everything connected with the

province , and of the pleasure be felt in visiting the various lodges and joining in their ceremonies . 'The officers appointed were Bros . Cheese , S . W . ; Gompertz , jun ., J . W . ; C . A . Mayo , Chap . ; T . D . Rees Copestick , Treas . ; Gompertz , P . M ., Sec . ; Dixon . S . D . ; Benard , J . D . ; Dickie , I . G . ; Mabey , Org . ; and Holland and Clegg , Stewards .

The brethren present were Bros . Dr . lies , Prov . D . G . M . ; J . Dawson , Prov . G . Sec . ; Casely , Prov . G . Chap . ; ) . Copestick , Prov . G . J . W . ; Gilbert , P . P . G . J . W . ; Dr . Mickley , P . M . 449 , Prov . G . J . D . ; Malcolm , P . M . 1327 , P . G . P . ; H . Birdseye , P . M . 715 ; Brailstock , 1327 ; J . Robinson , 1327 ; James Stephens , P . M . 121 G ; Noyes , 1327 ; VV . Gompertz , P . M . 13 G 4 ; Bcaslev , 1524 ; F . D . Rees Copestick , P . M . and Treas . SG 9 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . C .

Wylie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; James Forsyth , P . M ., P . G . S . of Wks . ; T . C Chapman , W . M . SGg , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; Robt . Bruce , P . M . SG 9 , P . P . G . D . ; Etherington , P . M . SGg , P . G . P . ; VV . E . Gompertz , P . M . and Sec . SG 11 , P . P . G . P . ; C . C . Taylor , P . M . 141 ; J . P . Allen , 105 G ; Arkell , P . M . 192 ; Dotteridge , P . M . 172 ; Philps , P . M . ' 435 : J- Darker , 1475 ; Postans , 142 G ; Trueman , 1435 ; Knight , 1327 ; Tydeman , P . M . 1327 ; Cordwell , P . M . 3 ; and Rudd , Enfield Lodge , and others .

JERSEY . —St Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 05 S ) . —The installation meeting of this highly esteemed lodge was held on the iStli ult ., at the Masonic Temple . 'The brethren present were numerous , and among the visiting brethren were several officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . 'The W . M ., Bro . H . M . Walden , opened the lodge . The minutes were read and confirmedand lodge opened in Second Degree .

, The W . M . elect , Bro . C . Naylor , S . W ., and P . A . G . D . C , was formally installed into the chairof K . S . The ceremony was most ably and impressively rendered by Bro . J . G . Pallor ., P . M ., Secretary . The W . M . having been duly saluted hy the brethren , selected his officers—Bros . Campbell and Butterlield as Wardens—who were dul y invested by the Installing Master . The lod ge was then duly closed

, ar . d the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where a capital banquet was served b y Bro . G . Rogers , Guardian of the Temple . The cloth being removed , the usual toasts were given and honoured . " 'The Health of the VV . M ., Bro . C . Naylor , " was heartily received and responded to . " -heHealth of thc Past Masters" was abl y responded to by Bro . VV . II . Chapman , th « newly-elected Treasurer

who , in feeling terms , alluded to Bro . Oatley not wishing to continue in office on account of his health , but ail the brethren expressed a hope that Bro . Oatley , who is highly esteemed in the province , might be spared for many years Jr ) the institution ol which he has been an ardent supporter . The gathering was a truly happy one , and will not soon be lorgotten by those who were present .

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FOWEY . —Fowey Lodge ( No . 977 ) . —Tho usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., in the ' Masonic Rooms . Bros . Clunes , Treffry , and Parson having passed the required examination , were passed in the Second Degree , and Bros . Sennett and Slade were raised to thc Sublime Degree of Master Masons . Bros . C . Slade , VV . M . of this lodge , read several

communications , which were duly considered by the brethren present . Amongst thc number was onc from Bro . E . T . Carlyon , P . G . Sec . of Cornwall . Bro . Carlyon had been instructed by the P . G . Waster of Cornwall , the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , to send bags to the various lodges in the county to solicit funds towards the new cathedral about to be erected at Truro . In consequence of this ,

Bro . Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R . and P . P . G . D . C . of Suffolk , stated that it was a source of congratulation to the Masons of Cornwall that the weather hael been so propitious on the 20 th of May for thc visit of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , to lay the foundation-stone of the new cathedral , about to be erected at Truro ; that the success with which this event passed off must excite the most

pleasurable feelings in every brother present ; that as many lodges in the count y had on that occasion presented purses or otherwise sent in contributions to the P . G . Sec , and as Fowey Lodge had not an opportunity of having the matter brought forward previously , he had great pleasure in proposing that the lodge should vote the sum of five guineas forthenurpose of placing some tangible memorial

of Freemasonry in the new cathedral , whether as a pulpit , a screen , a throne , or a window ; this would be an object which Freemasons might point at as done by their predecessors , & c , and would be a sufficing answer to those who stated that Freemasonry was allied to Atheism . The speaker also stated that individuals of the lodge had contributed as much as £ 50 or £ 100 each to the Cathedral

Building Fund ; that he himself fully recognised the importance attached to the wishes of the Prov . G . M ., that the object for which these sums are being collected should be left to be determined at the next P . G . meeting . Bro . VV . Tonkin , P . P . G . S . of VV ., in seconding this proposition , stated that he did so with the greatest pleasure ; that he recognised the importance of the Freemasons of Cornwall

coming forwarel as a body to aid in this grand work , and he hoped that Bro . Holmes' proposition would meet with the unanimous and most cordial reception by all the brethren of Fowley Lodge ; that no proposition coulel emanate from Bro . Holmes but such as he conscientiously thought would be most conducive to the interests and welfare of Freemasons and Freemasonry . Bro . Holmes could not be

too highly esteemed by thc members of tho loelge , and he is always read } ' in promoting any charitable fund for the relief of distressed Freemasons anil others , both in contributing largely from his purse , and also by his writings , the proceeds of which he devotes to the same laudable

object . Bro . II . VV . Durant , P . M ., in supporting Bro . Holmes , said that he did so with great pleasure ; that Bro . Holmes had given to thc Cathedral Fund £ 50 , and that he thought it his duty to give this his most cordial support . On being put to the meeting , the vote was unanimously accepted . The lodge was then closed in due form .

MANCHESTER . — Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 1009 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Monday , the 5 th inst . Present : Bros . Geo . VV . Wilson , VV . M . ; F . A . Huet , S . W . ; R . Walker , J . W . ; Geo . Carter , S . D . ; T . C . Kenyon , J . D . ; Geo . Hunt , Sec ; C . E . Austin , Treas . ; E . Fiend . I . G . ; A . Marshall , P . M . ; Samuel

Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Hartley , P . M . ; G . E . Smith , P . M . ; Rev . S . G . B . Bradshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; F . R . Hollins , P . M . ; J . Ellis , Henry Heap , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . John Church , 317 , and R . R . Lisenden , 317 { Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock , and after the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Geo . Hunt , the Secretary ,

gave an exhaustive lecture on the Second Tracing Boartl . The talented brother was listened to with rapt attention by all present , and gave the most unbounded satisfaction by the great ability and illustration of his power of memory in speaking without any reference to notes for

thirty-live minutes . We trust this example will be followed by other brethren in Manchester . A veite of thanks was proposed , seconded , anel carried to Bro . Hunt for his kindness . "Hearty good wishes " being- expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at S . 15 .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The monthly meeting of this loelge was held on Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athen .-eum , under the Mastership of Bro . George Taylor , VV . M ., who was supported by his several officers . 'The lodge having been opened in the First Degree , the minutes of previousmeeting were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . A . Stanley gave

proof of bis proficiency as a Fellow Craft , and was entrusted and retired . In his absence , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and subsequently Bro . Stanley was re-admitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M ., who went through the ceremony in a very impressive manner . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , and the usual proclamations having been made and responded to , the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft .

SHEERNESS . — De Shurland Lodge ( No . 1089 ) . —On Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., the installation of Bro . A . G . Archer , the VV . M . elect , took place at the lodge room , Royal Fountain Hotel . Bro . John Saffery , . is his last act in the chair , presented to the lodge a handsomely-framed coloured portrait of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , as the Most Worshipful Grand Master . 'The VV . M .,

being duly installed , invested his officers as follows : Bros . Johnson , S . W . ; Keeler , J . W . ; Murray , S . D . ; Pollard , J . D . ; and Ingleton , I . G . After the investiture Bro . Saffery , I . P . M ., was presented with a Past Master's gold jewel , the inscription on the reverse reading , " Presented to Bro . Jeihn Saffery , P . M ., by the brethren of the

De Shurland Lodge , No . 10 S 9 , June 15 , 1 SS 0 . " The lodge being duly closed , the brethren and visitors adjourned to banquet , the dinner being' served in the host ' s ( Bro . Howe ' s ) excellent and satisfactory style . After the cloth was removed the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and enthusiastically responded to , the company separating after a very pleasant evening had been spen

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LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — 'The members of this admirably conducted lodge , which embraces a large proportion of seafaring brethren / gathered in strong force at the Masonic Hall , on Monday afternoon , the 7 th inst ., to assist at thc installation of Bro . Alexander Campbell Wylie , the W . M . elect . The interest in the occasion was shown by thc presence of a good representation

of Provincial Grand Officers , and other influential brethren in the Craft , the 'T yler ' s book showing a total attendance of upwards of seventy visitors and members . The lodge was duly and punctually opened by Bro . A . Cotter , the retiring VV . M ., and amongst those wdio gave him support on thc occasion were Bros . J . Korn , I . P . M . ; J . Healing , P . M ., M . C ; Hugh Williams , P . M . ; A . C . Wylie , S . W .

T . H . Audcn , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Fothergill , Sec . ; J . F . Warden , S . D . ; G . Crute , J . D . ; J . Tickle , I . G . ; j . Ashworth , S . ; J . Shaw , S . ; and R . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . M . P . Fender , G . VV . Dillon , R . Edwards , G . Barclay , J . Hughes , G . H . Mills , T . Grell , D . Schroeder , A . Soldat , J . VV . Gaul , H . Ravenscroft , J . VV . Burgess , P . M . ; VV . Davis ,

E . Lett , J . C . Fish , VV . Faulds , C . Wadsworth , S . Oxtcn , and VV . Fish . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; Major G . Turner , P . M . S 23 , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C ; R . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , VV . M . 7 SG ; R . Washington , P . M . 10194 ; Squire Chapman . Sec . 1013 ; Henry Firth , I . P . M . 6 O 7 ; J . H . Owen , 1 G 09 ; J . H .

Gregory , W . M . 6 G 7 ; R . Reader , W . M . 292 ; Dr . D . D . Cos ' tine , VV . M . 21 G ; A . Woolrich , VV . M . 13 SG ; J . B . MacKenzie , VV . M . 1 G 09 ; J . Newell , P . G . S . W . ; A . Samuels , P . M . 1310 ; Rev . P . Pinnington , P . M . 249 ; 'Thos . Peake , S . VV . GG 7 ; Jos . Skeaf / P . G . O . ; T . F . Hill , VV . M . 220 ; E . Humphries , S . D . 220 ; J . Ellis , P . M . GG ; J . Brothcrton , 241 ; J . Hayes , P . G . S . B . ;

A . B . Ewart . Org . 249 ; J . H . Bradshaw , P . M . 1325 ; T . VV . Faithwaite , W . Heap , 1 G 09 , and 594 ; H . Coulson , ' 5 ° 5 ; . J . Ballard , P . G . P . ; Dr . Carmichael , 1 G 20 ; J . Houlding , Prov . Grand S . ; VV . Savage , 241 , and 1 G 09 ; VV . Willi-ms , 1 G 09 ; and M . Gotham , 823 ; Bro . A . C . W y lie was installed in the W . M . ' s chair in a most impressive manner by Bro . A . Cotter , the retiring

Master , and the following appointments were subsequently made : Bros . A . Cotter , I . P . M . ; T . H . Arden , S . VV . ; C . Fothergill , J . W . ; P . B . Gee , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ); J . F . Warden , Sec . ; G . Crute , S . D . ; J . Tickle , J . D . ; J . Ashworth , I . G . ; H . Williams , J . VV . Burgess , S . Oxon , and H . Ravenscroft , Stewards ; J . Korn , M . C . ; and P . Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) . A handsome dining-room clock anil valuable diamond pin were presented to

Bro . A . Cotter , who had twice Idled the position of VV . M . in this lodge , the gifts being entirely subscribed for by the members of the lodge . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . VV . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Bro . J . Healing , thc oldest P . M . of the lodge ,

gave ( he toast of " 'The P . G . M . ( Earl Lathom ) and thc P . G . Officers , " to which Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , replied . After paying a compliment to those who had been entrusted with thc management of the affairs of the lodge , Bro . Alpass referred to the necessity for upholding the London Charities , anil strongly impressed upon the brethren the desirability of sending up a substantial sum to the

festival of the Boys School on the ist prox . ( The VV . M . undertook to act as a Steward on the occasion , and a subscription list was immediately started , and met with much success . ) 'The toast was also acknowledged by Bros . J . Newell , P . G . S . W . ; Major Turner , P . I ^ G . Treas . ; | . Houlding , P . G . S . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Hayes , P . G . S . B . ; and H . Williams , P . G . A . D . C . " Bro . A . Cotter

I . P . M ., gave the toast of " The W . M . " ( most enthusiastically received ) , and referred to the many admirable qualities of Bro . W y lie , which eminently fitted him to discharge the duties of the chair with satisfaction to the lodge and credit to himself . The VV . M . acknowledged the toast ,

promising to employ his talents to the best purpose in maintaining the dignity of the lodge in every respect . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was rendered , especially so by the exceedingly artistic vocalisation of Bro . VV . Williams , other numbers being given by members of the lodge .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 G ) . —This lodge , which is rapidly advancing to the head of the list of Kent lodges , so far as numbers are concerned , held its usual monthly meeting at the Lord Raglan , Burragc-road , on Friday , the 1 ith inst ., and was well attended by both the brethren belonging to it and visitors from neighbouring lodges . The esteemed VV . M ., Bro . H .

Shaw , was unable to attend through illness , and the I . P . M ., Bro . II . G . Picken , took the chair in his absence , and , supported by Bro . VV . Weston , P . M ., and the undermentioned officers , got through a rare programme of Masonic labour : Bros . C . A . Solbe , Chap . ; D . Deeves , S . W . ; A . Morris , Treas . ( pro tern ); G . t Kenned ) -, T . Holleyman , S . D ., who , in the unavoidable absence of the

I . W ., filled his position on this occasion ; C . Buckland , S . D . ; Anderson acted as J . D . ; and Moule , as I . G . Among those present were Bros . A . Penfold , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M ., of the Pattison Lodge , who are honorary members of the lodge ; J . Warren , VV . M . 700 ; T . Day , P . M . 107 G and a P . P . Officer for Essex ; T . Hosgood , S . D . 13 ; O . Hutton , Sec . 13 ; T . E . Hasscll , 13 ; E . Phillips , 13 ; IL Grice , 13 ; \ V . Lawson , 700 ; H .

Hiscock , 700 ; Baker , 1307 ; T . Hygett , 1050 ; R . Goode , anel C . Jolly , 913 { Freemason ) . 'The lodge was opened at six o ' clock sharp , and , after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bro . E . diss was admitted to fellowship as a joining member . The ballot was then taken for Sergeant-major VV . Sayle and Sergeant G . Scott , which , proving unanimous , those

gentlemen were initiated into Masonry in due form . Bros . Morton , Baker , Portch , and 'Tough were passed to the Seconel Degree , and Bros . Bailey , Williams , VVishart , and Weller were raised to thc Degree of M . M . 'The election of W . M . for ( he ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Bro . D . Deeves , S . VV ., was declared to be unanimously elected , amid the acclamation of all present . Bro . Morris ,

who had been Treasurer temporarily , was now confirmed in that position , vice Bro . Murphy , who retires , and Bro . Lackland was re-elected T y ler . These brethren having severally returned thanks , it was announced by the W . M . that Bro . VV . Weston had been nominated by Lord Amhurst , Grand Master of Kent , to the office of Provincial Sword Bearer for the ensuing year , and he felt sure that