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with the greatest eclat on Thursday , 4 th inst , at the Town Hall , Merlon-road , Bootle , near Liverpool . The proceedings were fixed to begin at half-past two o ' clock , and shortly after that hour Bro . S . G . Ibbs , P . Prov . G . S . B ., the W . M . of the lodge , proceeded to open it in ancient and approved form . The officers and members present were Bros . Harold Wyatt , S . W ., W . M . elect ; John W . Turley ,

J . W . ; J . P . McArthur , Treasurer ; T . D . Pierce , Hon . Secretary ; Dr . T . M . Wills , J . D . ; W . II . Clemmey , S . W . ; Blake , Tyler ; E . Johnston , J . W . McWcan , T . Grant , J . Sharpe , II . Parry , I . Platts " , J . Evans , W . M . 220 ; J . J . Dowliug , J . C Patcrson , | . Hodgson , W . Shortis , P . M . 724 ; G . Woollan , R . A . Hough , I-I . J . Mandy , J . Fcrranti , J . D . Glass , R . J . Sprakeling , J . Duncan , jun ., J .

C . Calcy , H . J . Tiffin , A , JlcCubbm , W . II . M . Smithson , A . Bucknall , J . Le Comber , and F . M . Jones . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . W . Doyle , P . Prov . G . J . D ., P . M . 667 ; T . Evans , P . M . 1 35 6 ; H . M . Molynciix , P . M . 823 ; W . M . Chudley , W . M . 241 ; W . J . Lunt , P . M . 823 ; J . W . Ballard , W . M . 724 ; A . Winkup , P . M . fif > 7 and ij ^ d ; J . Wells , P . M . sSo ; W . Horn , 1086 ; W .

Smith , W . M . 1235 ; H . Trevitt , 724 ; T . W . Kcllett , 721 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; R . Ing , P . M . 594 ; J . W . Baker , P . M . 241 ; J . F . Newell , W . M . 1035 ; A . D . Heskcth , 1182 ; J . Ireland , Treasurer , 1336 ; R . Roberts , 135 6 ; and others . As the last act of his official year , the W . M . initiated three candidates into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , performing the ever-impressive ceremony with unction and

efficiency . The chair was then given up to Bro . J . W . Baker , P . M . 241 , who proceeded to instal Bro . Councillor Harold Wyatt , the W . M , of the Bootle Lodge , the work being done with that facility and effectiveness for which Bro . Baker maintains a high reputation in West Lancashire and elsewhere . The investiture of officers for the year was as follows;—Bros . Samuel E . Ibbs , I . P . M . and

Treasurer ; John W . Turley , S . W . ; Richard Roberts , J . W . ; J . P . McArthur , D . C ; John Duncan , jun ., Hon . Sec ; Dr . T . M . Wills , S . D . ; Win . Hughes , J . D . ; Wm . H . Clemmey , I . G . ; J . C Patcrson and J . C I lulbcrt , Stewards ; and William Blake , Tyler . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given by the leading representatives of the lodges present , the W . M . thanking them for their

kindness , the purely business portion of the proceedings terminated , and the brethren , after the lapse of about an hour , sat down to an excellent banquet in the very handsome lodge room , the catering having been entrusted to Mr . Russell , Bold-street , Liverpool . "The Queen , " "H . R . II . Bro . Albert Edward Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal

Family , " "Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , M . W . D . G . M . of England , and P . G . M . West Lancashire , " and " Bro . the Hon . F . Stanley , D . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Officers , Past and Present , " were proposed by the W . M . in brief but pointed terms , the last-named toast being acknowledged by Bro . S . E . Ibbs , P . Prov . G . S . B ., and Bro . J . W . Turley , P . G . J . D . "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational

Institution for the Children of Deceased and Distressed Masons , " given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro . VV . M . Chudley , W . M . 241 , who said the funds of the Institution now amounted to £ n , 6 oo . Bro . Ibbs proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Harold Wyatt , " wishing him a prosperous year . 1 le wished that Bro . Wyatt might enjoy the position as much as he ( Bro .

Ibbs ) had done during the past year . Being an eminent member of the Corporation of Bootle , and an old Mason , there was little doubt that the duties of the chair would be fulfilled by Bro . Wyatt with honour to himself and benefit to every member of the lodge . The brethren had made a very judicious selection , and would have no reason to regret their choice . The toast was drank in bumpers with

great enthusiasm . The W . M ., in acknowledging his thanks for the compliment of toast and response , said he would content himself by saying that every effort would be made by him to deserve the good opinion of every member of his lodge , and he hoped that at the close of his year's office , he would not have sacrificed any part of that high esteem by deed or word . There was one thing which

gave him confidence , and that was the conviction that he would have the hearty co-operation of every officer of his lodge . That fact invariably strengthened a Master's hands , and gave him greater confidence in fulfilling his duties . Before sitting down , the W . M . gave "The Worshipful Past Master , Bro . S . E . Ibbs . " The lodge , he said , owed Bro . Ibbs a deep debt of gratitude for having so

readily acceded to the request to become the first Master of the lodge , and for the exceedingly able manner in which he had fulfilled his duties . The brethren had deputed him ( the W . M . ) to present Bro . Ibbs with a slight mark of their regard , with the hope that he would look upon the spirit in which it was given , rather than upon its intrinsic value . The W . M . then presented a handsome silver salver to Bro .

Ibbs , who acknowledged the gift in suitable terms . In speaking of the ball recentl y held , lie said that £ 35 had , as the result , been handed over to the Bootle Hospital . " The Installing Master , " responded to by Bro . Baker , P . M ., " "The Officers of Lodge 1473 , " "The Visiting Brethren , " and " All Poor and Distressed Masons , " were the other toasts on the list . Several excellent songs were

given by Bro . A . Bucknall ( whose " Doctor's Boy " caused immense amusement ) , Bros . Baker , A . Winkup , and a number of brethren connected with the Bootle Loils ; c . BIRMINGHAM . —LOIM ; or ISRAEL ( NO . 1474 ) . —On Monday , the 8 th inst . Bro . Michael Davis was installed W . M . of this lodge for the second time . The ceremony of installation was performed by W . Bro . Muggleton , P . M . 74 .

The following brethren were invested as the officers Bros . S . Lyoni S . W . ; Isaac Silverston , J . W . ; Rev . G . 13 Emanuel , ft . A ., Chaplain ; J . Myers , Treasurer ; Maurice Silverston , S . D . ; Philip W . Newman , J . D . ; and Marks , Secretary . There was an unusual amount of work performed , as the three degrees were gone through prior to the installation . This lodge , which was only consecrated

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twelve months since , has made a progress unusually rapid . During the past year twenty candidates have been initiated , and the members already number fifty . In point of importance the Lodge of Israel alread y stands second to no other in the province , and has been pre-eminent in the cause of charity . It boasts of a very strong Benevolent Fund , which has been liberally endowed by the members , and the Masonic and local charities have not been

neglected . On the same evening a ball was given in aid of the Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund , under the patronage of the Provincial and Deputy Provincial Grand Masters of Warwickshire and a long and influential list of Stewards . The room was gaily decorated with valuable oil paintings and flowers , and with the magnificent dresses of the ladies , and full Masonic clothing of the brethren , produced a tout

ensemble at once various and pleasing . About two hundred were present , and the result will , we hope , bring a handsome surplus to the coffers of the charily . Great credit is due for the success of the ball to the committee and its chairman , Bro . B . Lazarus . LIVERPOOL . —LODGE OF EMULATION ( NO . 1505 ) . — One of the most enjoyable meetings of this young and

prosperous lodge , which has so greatly nourished under the able rule of the first W . M ., Bro . Henry Nelson , was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , Liverpool . Bro . Nelson opened the lodge in due form , shortly after six o ' clock , and amongst those present during the evening were : Bros . J . T . Callow , S . W . ; H . Morris , J . W . ; J . ilockeii , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Quayle ,

Secretary ; W . H . Corbin , S . D . ; R . Croft , J . D . ; ] . Dale , Acting I . G . ; J . Capell , D . C ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Org . ; W . H . Ball and H . Williamson , Tylers ; H . Carmicliael , J . Parvis , W . II . Chapman , T . Garrett , W . S . Russell , R . Brown , C . Blood , C . W . Sidebotham , R . Footc , H . J . Atkinson , R . Lytham , I-I . Coulson , II . Burrows , G . Clements , and E . P . Eyre . The numerous visitors included Bros . C .

F . Matier , P . G . W . of Greece ; J . R . Goepel , P . G . D . C ; John ( Jolly ) Nash , 437 ; II . Hart , 1094 ; J . Ferguson , 753 ; R . II . Evans , W . M . 139 }; | . Parsons , P . M . 203 ; li . Jackson , S . W . 1393 ; J . ' McCarthy , J . W . 1393 ; E . Wilson , Sec . 1393 ; N . Turner , 135 C 1 ; 11 . Evans , 292 ; II . M . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; H . W . Nicholas , 249 ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; D . Saunders , 1299 ; J . B . MacKcnzic , 11 S 2

135 O ; and others . A long night's business began with the initiation of five candidate , and was followed by two raisings . The whole working was of an unusually complete and effective character , the masterly manner in which the W . M . did his duty being admirably seconded by all his officers . At the close of the business the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , served by Bro . W . S .

Russell , manager of the Washington Hotel , in a manner which full y warranted the subsequent compliment paid to him by the W . M . in a special toast . Bro . Nelson gave a few of the loyal and Masonic toasts with commendable brevity , wisel y choosing to make his meeting one of harmony father than that of mere speech-making . The toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bros . C F .

Matier , P . G . W . of Greece ; R . J . Goepel , Prov . G . D . C . of West Lancashire ; and R . II . Evans , W . M . 1393 . A specially enjoyable feature of the pleasant after-banquet proceedings were the capital songs given by Bro . John ( Jolly ) Nash , who proved the very prince of harmony in private , as he is certainly the " merriest man alive" in

public . Amongst others who gave songs and recitations , all of which were above the average , were Bros . T . J . Hughes , H . W . Nicholas , 11 . Brown , H . Munis , Chapman , H . Jackson , W . S . Russell , N . Turner , and Quayle . The evening was spent most pleasantl y by all who were present , thanks in a large measure to the tact and good management of Bro . Nelson , W . M .

INSTRUCTION . BUHGOYNE LODGE OF ISSTIUCTION ( 902 ) . —The Fifteen Sections were very ably worked on Friday , the 3 II 1 inst , by fifteen different brethren , Bro . Wuest , P . M ., was in the chair , Bro . Frost , P . Z ., acting S . W . There

were twenty-eight present , of whom no less than fourteen were Past Masters , and W . M . 's , and four were Preceptors of other Lodges of Instruction . A more instructive and pleasant evening cannot be spent than the two hours from eight p . m . to ten p . m ., on Friday , in this increasingly thriving lodge .

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GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . Jons ( No . 3 J ) . —The regular fortnighlly meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., presiding . Bros . John D . Young , S . W . ; D . Horn , J . W . j John Dick , Secretary ; R . B . Dalzell , Treasurer ; and a numerous attendance of members of the lodge and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro .

Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., when the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , which were approved . There being no business of importance before the lodge , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and a very pleasant and agreeable evening wf s spent . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . MI-NGO ( NO . 27 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held in their

hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Ihursday , 4 th inst . Bro . Dugald Butier , R . W . M ., occupied the chair . Bros . Mclnnes , S . W . ; B . Bain , P . M . Union and Crown , acting J . W . ; with the several officers in their respective places . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . Dugald Butler , and the minutes read by the Secretary ,

Bro . Wm . Nivcn , and approved of . In the course of the opening of the lodge Bro . Wilson , Chaplain , explained the three great principles upon which Freemasonry is based , Faith , Hope , and Charity , in a masterly style , which added much to tlie beauty of the ceremony of opening . Bro . A . Young , 919 ( E . C . ) , was then affiliated into Lodge St .

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Mungo , Bro . A . Bain , P . M . Union and Crown , officiati m . There being no further business , the brethren spent the remaining part of the evening in harmony and refresh , ment most pleasantly . The 146 th anniversary festival of this lodge was held i the Crown Hall , Sauchiehall-strect , on 2 nd inst ., and proved to be one of the most largely attended and successful

Masonic gatherings of the season . As usual of late years it took the form of an assembly and supper , the wives and sweethearts of the brethren being thus pleasantly admitted to join in the proceedings ; and when , soon after S o ' clock p . m ., dancing was commenced , there would be over fifty couples on the floor . At about eleven o ' clock supper was served in a spacious hall above the sallc dc dansc , when fully

140 sat down to the good things purveyed for the occasion by Bro . James Ancell ( 27 ) of Glassford-strect . Tli R . W . M ., Bro . Dugald Butler , presided , and Bro . T . Loch , head , Treasurer of the lodge , officiated as Croupier . On the platform supporting the chairman were Bros . Archc ] M'Taggart , D . M . ; Geo . Sinclair , P . M . ; William Bell ' , R . W . M . 3 ^; Thomas , Boston , 553 ; and others .

Throughout the hall were numerous brethren from other lodges . After supper the Chairman gave in succession the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Three Gran d Lodges , " " The Prince of Wales , Patron of the Scottish Masonic Craft , and the other Members of the Royal Family , "and "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow . " The latter was coupled with the name of Bro . A . M'Tag

gart , P . G . Secretary , who , in a strikingly succinct reply , stated that the scope of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow was summarised in four words , viz ., " work , security , benevolence , economy . " The toast of the evening— "The Lodge St . Mungo , No . 27 " —was proposed by Bro . Sinclair , and coupled with the name of the R . W . M ., Bro . Dugald Butler , who delivered an able reply . In

course of so doing he said that when he remembered how that chair had been filled in former years and on similar occasions , by learned professors , physicians , clergymen , and influential merchants , lie felt conscious of his inability to deal as effectively as he would like to do with its duties and responsibilities . It would be his earnest aim , however , to keep the lodge over which he had the

honour to preside , green and flourishing—and lie would ever rejoice in its growing prosperity . The history of their parent lodge was very ancient , dating as far back , distinctly , as the days of Malcolm Canmore , A . D . 10 G 8 , more than 800 years ago ; and the records of the lodge of St . Mungo , still extant and in their possession , carried them back for nearly a century and a half . This was now their

146 th anniversary in the city of St . Mungo—they were getting on to the age of Mcthusela—and during that period alone , although he could not venture on precise numbers , they had for many years past , been admitting at the rate of about twenty-five members yearly , and had sent brethren from their little sanctuary with the principles of Freemasonry in their consciences and the sympathies of

the Craft m their hearts to almost every corner of the world . He ( the Chairman ) would venture to assert that the men who represented their brotherhood in various parts of the world would do no dishonour either to their principles or to their common humanity , wherever they were found . For his own part , without pretending to so profound an acquaintance with the recondite principles of

our mystic orders as many others do , he was satisfied to rest his faith and extend his fellowship to mankind on the broad and simple platform of its earliest and grandest degrees , and to give the ri ght hand of brotherhood , if called upon , to Jew and Gentile , Christian and Brahmin alike , without fear and without suspicion . He knew nothing of Masonry that was not in the Bible , and he knew nothing

m the Bible that was not of God . What the Pope and his representatives , Cardinals or Councils , had to fear in connection with it was to him incomprehensible ; and if his Holiness had ever been admitted to their secret , it must have been to some very distorted view of the whole system . Certain newspapers , he was aware , had been occupied a good deal lately in attempting to show that the Pope is ,

or is not , a Freemason—which might be a matter of curiosity , but was certainly of no moment . If the reli gious system , of which his Holiness was the acknowledged head , embodied principles which would not bear the touch of Freemasonry , or assumed authority which was inconsistent with the liberties of mankind , the less the world had to do with it the better . It would be more to the purposes if

such papers could show us for certain that Garibaldi was a Mason , or that such men as Luther and Knox belonged to their ancient fraternity . They knew in fact that Robert Burns was a Mason , Benjamin Franklin was a Mason , that the Prince of Wales was a Mason , and for him ( the Chairman ) and those before him , that was perhaps enough . In such principles , and with such fellowship ,

they defied the Pope , and could enjoy their privileges and celebrate their festival , as they now did , with perfect indifference as to the threats and excommunications of his Holiness . Amongst the remaining toasts were "The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . Wm . Bell , and responded to by Bros . Thomas Boston , 553 , and Thomas Fletcher , P . M . 3 *; "The Ladies , " by Bro . John Scoulcv ;

and " 1 he Strangers , " by James M'Donald . Thereafter , dancing was resumed down-stairs , and kept up by the younger and more enthusiastic spirits until an early hour . DUNBAR . —DUNH . MI CASTLE LODGE ( NO . 75 ) . —Adeline usual Masonic business meeting on Tuesday , " 2 nd inst , the brethren of this lodge entertained their R . W . M ., Captain Dennistown , of the 04 th regiment , to a farewell supper

occasioned by Ins approaching departure for the South ot England . The chair -VMS well filled by Bro . Brand , D . M ., supported liy Bros . Vallauce , P . M . ; Nelson , J . W ., ably discharging the duties of Croupier . The chairman in proposing the toast of the evening , referred at some length to Captain Dennistown's Masonic qualifications , which had gained for him , in so short a lime , the right of presiding