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RKPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 3 * 3 Royal Arch 35-1 Mark Masonry 354 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 354 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 354 Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey 355 Annual Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund 350
Masonic and General Tidings 35 ^ Masonic Notes and Queries 357 Reviews 357 Notes on Art , & c 351 Election of Secretary to the Girls' School 858 The Returns of the Last Festival of the Boys' School 35 S Clacton-on-Sea 35 & The Charity Voting Reform Association 359 The Congress and l eace 349
Congratulatory Dinner to Bro . Hedges 359 CORRESPONDENCE : — 1 Are Ladies and Lewises ( being Minors ) Entitled to Vote ? 300 1 The Election of Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 3 U 0 Masonic Elections Su ° Votes for the Masonic institutions 36 o The "World's Favour for Freemasonry 361 Christian Masonry and the Swcder . borgian Rite 3 61
A Disclaimer 3 01 A Day in die Country 361 English Masonry in North Africa 361 District Grand Lodge of Tasmania 362 Council of Royal and Select Masters 3 <> 3 Dramatic Notes 3 & 3 Launch of the Lifeboat " Albert Edward . " at Clacton-on-Sea 363 Obituary 363 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 36 4 Advertisements i ., ii ., i" . iv ., 365
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WOOLWICH . — "Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , when Bro . J . P . Moore , W . M . elect , was placed in the chair with the usual ceremonies . Bro . G . Davies , P . M ., was the Installing Officer , and admirably fulfilled the duties appertaining to that position . The new W . M . then
invested his officers as follows : T . Hutton , S . W . ; N . Brown , J . W . ; H . Sycr , Sec . ; G . Davies , P . M ., Treas . ; Coltar , S . D . ; T . Hosgood , J . D . ; A . Dean , I . G . j and B . Norman , Tyler . A vote of thanks was recorded unanimously to Bro . Davies for his services as Installing Officer ,
and a P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Reed , the I . P . M ., for his services to the lodge during his year of office . The banquet took p lace at the Lord Raglan , Plumstead , and was highly commended by the brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the harmony was well sustained throughout the evening .
SIDCUP . — Sydney Lodge ( No . 829 ) . —This excellent little lodge , which has been so ably presided over during the last year by Bro . L . Etheridge , installed its new Master , Bro . Sidney Gore , into the chair on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., and was the occasion of a gathering of Masons , many of whom are not only eminent by virtue of their official rank , but by the more distinguished
positions they have made for themselves in the splendid charities of the Order , through their untiring zeal and benevolence in the cause of those Institutions , that any Master might be proud of ; and we need only mention the names of Bros . Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; Dr . Flaxman Spurrell . P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . Russell , W . M . 77 , and P . P . G . S . D . Kent ; W . T . Birts , P . P . D . C .
Kent ; T . Smith , P . M . 829 , and P . P . G . P . Kent ; T . Hastings , P . M . 829 , and P . P . G . P . Kent j T . D . Hayes , W . M . 913 ; and L . Etheridge , now l . P . M . of the lodge , most of whom have lepeatedly stood as Stewards , and all are Life Governors of all the charities , to claim for this gathering a distinction second to none for its love of the highest and most honoured attributes of good old Craft Masonry . The
loelge was cpened by the W . M ., Bro . Etheridge , at 1 a . m ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bros . Etherielge , Luck , and Clarence were , after the usual questions , passed to the Second Degree . Bros . Carlyon , Parsons , and Lee were then raised to the Sublime Degree , both ceremonies being worked by the W . M . Bro . Gore , S . W ., was then presented to the Installing Officer ,
Bro . T . Hastings , and was with due formality placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in the three degrees . He then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . F . Spurrcll , M . A ., S . W . ; Moulder , J . W . ; T . Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Birt , P . M ., Treas ; R . Hanson , S . D . ; J . Jacobs , J . D . j W . Hawkins , I . G . ; Ilton , D . C ; Gates , P . M ., W . S . On the completion of the ceremony , a cordial vote of
thanks was passed , and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , to Bro . Hastings , for the manner in which he had carried out the ceremony of installation that day , and to Bro . Etheridge a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presenteel in the name of the lodge , for his services rendered to it during his year of office ; and in pinning it on his breast , Bro . Gore , in felicitous terms ,
wished him long life to wear it . Suitable replies having u « n made by these brethren , it was then unanimously resolved that Bro . T . Smith should again ( for the fifth time ) represent the lodge on the Charity Committee of the Province of Kent . " Hearty good wishes " having been
given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , the manner and service of which reflected great credit upon Bro . Carlyon , the host . Forty-eight sat down , and upon its completion , the "W . M . gave the usual loyal anil Masonic toasts in good style . To that of R . W . Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M . for Kent , " a hearty
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reception was given , and " Bro . Easres , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present anel Past , " toasted with enthusiasm . Bros . Coupland and Spurrcll replied , and in the course of excellent addresses bore testimony to the ability with which the Grand Officers fulfilled the duties of their important positions . " The Health ol the W . M . " was , in the unavoidable absence of the I . P . M .,
proposed by Bro . Hastings , w glowing terms ; and the cordial reception of it by the brethren showed unmistalceably the high estimation in which their W . M . is held by them . Bro . Gore britfly and feelingly returned thanks , assuring the brethren of his determination to support the honour of and add to the prosperity of the lodge : by every means in his power , and upon shortly afterwards retiring
was cheered lustily . Bre > . Hastings then took the chair , and proposed the remainder of the toasts . " The Visitors , " for whom Bro . Hayes eloquently replied . "The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lod ^ e " was responded to by Bros . Birts and Smith . The latter in the course of an admirable speech on behalf of the " Officers of the Lodge , " spoke of his endeavours in the cause of charity , saying
that for many years past he hael stood Steward , and the last was the seventh time he had done so ; not only himself , but the members of his family , in the person of his wife and four of his children , were L'fe Governors of the Charities ; and while God gives me strength , said our worthy and esteemed brother , I shall always do my best to support our charities and make them a sine qua 11011 in all
my transactions with my brethren in Masonry . A special toast was , by the permission of the chair , proposed by Bro . Hayes , in honour of Bro . Past Master liirt , and in Ihe course of his remarks , Bro . Hayes spoke of the many years of intercourse , both Masonic-illy anil privately , he had had with Bro . Birt , and of the pleasure it afforded him as W . M . of a sister lodge in the province , the Pattison , to
have the opportunity of visiting , 111 that capacity , a lodge in which Bro . Bin ' s name was so honoured and respected , and finding him still aiding it onward in its path of progress . He spoke of Bro . Bill ' s efforts in the cause of the Charities , and concluded by wishing him all the happiness and distinction he so justly elescrved . Bro . Smith as well bore testimony to Bro . Bin ' s untiring zeal , and attributed
to him the present prouel position they stood in both numerically and financially . The toast was drank with enthusiasm . Brc . Birt , in the course of a telling reply , thanked them for their unremitting kindness and support , and in powerful language advocated further , and still further support of the Masonic Charities , pledging himself to support the name acquired by the Sydney Lodge for its constant support of those grand Institutions , the Masonic
Charities , by every means in his power . The 1 jler ' s toast concluded one of the most pleasant meetings we l " ave had the pleasure this year of assisting at . Among the visitors present , beside those already named , were Bros . Brown , P . M . 169 ; J . R . Dussee , W . M . 79 ; W . B . Lloyd , S . W . 913 ; Gibson , 1107 ; W . McCrow , P . M . S 79 ; F . Frecland , 879 ; Topps , 879 ; J . C . Reynolds , P . M . 1329 ; J . H . Field , P . M . 55 8 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason . )
BATH . —K oyal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . g 0 g ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown and Anchor , Weston , on Weelnesday , July ioth . The chair was taken at 2 o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . W . Williamson , who opened the lodge in the First Degree , assisted by the following officers , P . C . Young , S . W . ; L . Howes , J . W . ; J . Hayward , S . D . ; J . Sluckey ,
J . D . ; J . Dudfield , Sec . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., Treas . ; E . L . Hill , D . C . ; J . Freeman , I . G . The business having been completed the W . M . openeel the lodge in the Second Degree , and the chair was then taken by the W . Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Somerset , who administered the obligation to the W . M . elect , Bro . P . G . Young . Lodge was then opened in Third Degree , and those below the rank of Installed Master
having retired , the Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Young was duly installed by the D . P . G . Master in his usual impressive and . effective manner . On the return of the brethren the processions , salutations , and greetings took place , and Bro . Else concluded the ceremony with the prescribed addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The W . M . having thanked the lodge
for the honour conferred upon him , and expressing his determination to deserve it , proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : W . Williamson , l . P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , Treas . ; J . Dudfield , Sec ; E . L . Hill , D . C ; L . Howes , S . W . ; J . Stuckey , J . W . ; J . Hayward , S . D . ; J . Davies , J . D . ; J Freeman , I . G . ; J . Knight , Organist ; Braham and Glover , Stewarels ; J . Pinkett , Tyler . The lodge was closed in
perfect harmony , and the brethren then adjourned for an hour preparatory to the banquet . Amongst the visiting brethren were J . Brown , P . M . 41 , Prov . G . S . W . Somerset ; J . Edwards , P . M . 53 ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire ; Ridges , W . M . ; II . Brumby , P . M . Lodge Steuben , New York , and others . The following brethren of 906 were also present : Lieut .-Gcn . Doherty , P . M ., P . P .
G . S . W . ; W . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Beckett , P . M . ; W . Sparrow , J . Brooks , T . Grccnman , Jones , W . Bright , G . Neate , H . Banks . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . The character of the Albert Edward Lodge for musical proficiency was fully maintained , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge
( No . 1356 ) . —The members of this large and rapidly increasing lodge celebrated their annual festival of St , John at their room , No . 80 , North Hill-street , Toxtcth Park , Liverpool , on Wednesday afternoon , the ioth inst ., and the interesting ceremony , as usual , attracted a very large and highly influential gathering of the fraternity .
Bro . T . Nickson , W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and amongst the numerous assembly were Bros . Thos . Home , P . M . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Sam E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Williav . i -, S . W . ; A . Woolrich , J . W . ; Edward Paull , Treas . ; Chail s Arden , Sec ; James Kcet , S . D . ; Edward George , J . D .. William Evans , I . G . ;
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H . Squire ' , Steward ; R . Fairclough , Org . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . There were also a large attendance of other members present , numbering no less than 4 6 . The list of visitors included Bros . W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 ; S . Holden , 11 S 2 ; W . Williams , P . M . 1 , 182 ; J . W . R . Brown , 1609 ; W . E . Coxon , 1675 ; E . S . Griffiths ; . B . D . Share , 1502 ; Robert Ing , P . M . 591 ; John Ellis
W . M . 662 ; S . H . Run , 1182 ; H . Burrows , P . M . 673 ; J . Hughes , 1675 ; H . E . Squire , 231 ; Richard Burgess , Org ., 1609 ; O . W . Sanderson , 1609 ; J . Johnson , Sec . 1675 » Joseph Booth ; J . Davaynes , P . M . 667 ; J . E . Jackson , P . M ., G 67 , P . G . S . ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; A . Morison , W . M . 1570 ; James C . Fask , 1264 ; J . R . Bottomley , 167 s ; John Hill , 1609 ; James Bolton , P . M .
667 ; W . May , P . M . 673 ; J . B . Myers , Past Master 1182 ; Jos . Wood , Treas ., 1094 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and unanimously confirmed , the retiring Worshipful Master most effectively pcrformeel the ceremony of installation , as the crowning and closing act of his official year . The chair was then taken by Bro . B . B . Marson , P . M . 1356 , P . M
1609 , P . G . S . B ., who proceeded to instal Bro . J . W . Williams , jun ., as the W . M , for the ensuing year . In carrying out the whole of the ceremony Bro . Marson displayed an amount of efficiency which has rarely , if ever , been equalled , and the really impressive style in which the whole of the work was done elicited the heartiest approbation and appreciation of even the oiliest Mason who had the privilege of
being present . T he officers of the lodge were invested as follows : Bros . T . Home , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Nickson , l . P . M . ; A . Woolrich , S . W . ; Charles Arden , J . W . ; James Kcet , Sec . ; Edward Paull , Treas . ; Robert Fairclough , Org . ; Elward George S . D . ; W . Evans , J . D . ; H . P . Seiuire , I . G . ; William Parrington , H . Mytton , and John Ashley , Stewards ; ami P . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . At the
installation banquet which followed , the usual loyal and Maseinic toasts were duly honoured , and in the course of the proceedings a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . T . Nickson , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge . The after banquet proceedings were greatly enlivened by a number of songs , and amongst the " chief singers " must be named Bro . John Hill , of the Dramatic Lodge ,
No . 1609 , whose contributions were of the most artistic and delig htful character , and , as the saying goes , " worth any money . " Bros . P . M . Myers and Fairclough were also amongst the vocalists . The brethren separated at an early hour , and on the following day ( Thurselay ) the members of the De Grey and Ripon Loelge held their annual picnic at a new watering piace , St . Ann's-on-the-Sea , between
Lytham and Blackpool . About 170 ladies and gentlemen elined at the hotel , and then went into the St George ' s Gardens , adjoining the hotel , where the arrangements for varied enjoyments were excellent , leading to a general desire for an early return to the charming place . The ladies and
gentlemen joined 111 various games , and Bro . Martin's quadrille band , as usual , added ' much to the enjoyment . A special train was engaged to convey the brethren , but owing to the great demonstration at Blackpool on the same day considerable delay was caused ; every one , however , thoroughly enjoyed the " out . "
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Sun Hotel , on the 4 th inst ., and was well attended . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Hammond , P . G . S . of Middx ., W . M . ; Fox , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hunt , D . C , acting J . W . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , Secretary ; Ockcnden , S . D . ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , J . D . ; Davcy ,
acting I . G . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , Tyler . Bro . Moiris , of No . 177 , was a visitor . The W . M . initiated Messrs . Cox and Carpenter , passed Bros . Cole and Patey , and raised Bros . Passworth and Beauchamp , the three arduous ceremonies ' being most ably performed . The W . M . proposed , and Bro . Walls seconded , the following
resolution , which was carried nem . con ., "That the sum of three guineas be taken from the fund of the lodge and added to those being raised for the purposes of the Burdett Testimonial . " The lodge was then closed , and the resident brethren partook of a collation , presided over by Bro . W . Hammond , P . M ., & c . The next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Thursday in October next .
LIVERPOOL . —Fermor Hesketh Lodge ( No , 1350 . )—The brethren of this lodge met on Monday evening the 8 th inst ., to celebrate the festival of St . John , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , when and where there was a goodly gathering of members and visitors . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was taken by Bro . W . H . Cooper , the W . M ., and amongst those present
were Bros . R . Collinson , P . M . ; J . Higston Johnston , P . M . ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . M . ; T . A . Collinson , P . M ., Treas . ; T . F . Cooper , Sec . ; C . J ' . Titherley , S . D . ; R . Thomas , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been unanimously comfirmcd , Bro . Cooper , the retiring W . M ., closed his year ' s work by most effectively installing Bro . W . P . Evans as his successor in the chair for the coming year . A full
Boarel of Installed Masters was held , and on the re-admission of the brethren the newly-chaired W . M . was saluted and proclaimed in proper form in theThree Degrees . The following were the officers invested : —Bros . W . H . Cooper , I . P . M ., Dir . Ccr . ; T . F . Cooper , S . W . ; C . P . Titherley , J . W . ; T . A . Collinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected ) : J . W . Shaw , Sec ; Robert Carruthers and George Gordon , S . D . and J . D . ; Robert Montgomery , I . G . ;
Charles Leighton , E . G . Grundy , and W . Yallop , Stwds . ; John Hodgson , Org . ; Rev . C . F . Mermagen , Chap . ; P . Ball ( re-elected ) , Tyler . The concluding addresses were given by Bros . T . A . Collinson and A . Samuels , P . M . 's . The brethren afterwards sat down to dinner , provided in the banqueting room by Bro . Ball , House Steward , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In responding for the Provincial Grand Officers , Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G ,
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CONTENTS .
RKPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 3 * 3 Royal Arch 35-1 Mark Masonry 354 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 354 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 354 Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey 355 Annual Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund 350
Masonic and General Tidings 35 ^ Masonic Notes and Queries 357 Reviews 357 Notes on Art , & c 351 Election of Secretary to the Girls' School 858 The Returns of the Last Festival of the Boys' School 35 S Clacton-on-Sea 35 & The Charity Voting Reform Association 359 The Congress and l eace 349
Congratulatory Dinner to Bro . Hedges 359 CORRESPONDENCE : — 1 Are Ladies and Lewises ( being Minors ) Entitled to Vote ? 300 1 The Election of Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 3 U 0 Masonic Elections Su ° Votes for the Masonic institutions 36 o The "World's Favour for Freemasonry 361 Christian Masonry and the Swcder . borgian Rite 3 61
A Disclaimer 3 01 A Day in die Country 361 English Masonry in North Africa 361 District Grand Lodge of Tasmania 362 Council of Royal and Select Masters 3 <> 3 Dramatic Notes 3 & 3 Launch of the Lifeboat " Albert Edward . " at Clacton-on-Sea 363 Obituary 363 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 36 4 Advertisements i ., ii ., i" . iv ., 365
REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , on Wednesdays .
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WOOLWICH . — "Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , when Bro . J . P . Moore , W . M . elect , was placed in the chair with the usual ceremonies . Bro . G . Davies , P . M ., was the Installing Officer , and admirably fulfilled the duties appertaining to that position . The new W . M . then
invested his officers as follows : T . Hutton , S . W . ; N . Brown , J . W . ; H . Sycr , Sec . ; G . Davies , P . M ., Treas . ; Coltar , S . D . ; T . Hosgood , J . D . ; A . Dean , I . G . j and B . Norman , Tyler . A vote of thanks was recorded unanimously to Bro . Davies for his services as Installing Officer ,
and a P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Reed , the I . P . M ., for his services to the lodge during his year of office . The banquet took p lace at the Lord Raglan , Plumstead , and was highly commended by the brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the harmony was well sustained throughout the evening .
SIDCUP . — Sydney Lodge ( No . 829 ) . —This excellent little lodge , which has been so ably presided over during the last year by Bro . L . Etheridge , installed its new Master , Bro . Sidney Gore , into the chair on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., and was the occasion of a gathering of Masons , many of whom are not only eminent by virtue of their official rank , but by the more distinguished
positions they have made for themselves in the splendid charities of the Order , through their untiring zeal and benevolence in the cause of those Institutions , that any Master might be proud of ; and we need only mention the names of Bros . Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; Dr . Flaxman Spurrell . P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . Russell , W . M . 77 , and P . P . G . S . D . Kent ; W . T . Birts , P . P . D . C .
Kent ; T . Smith , P . M . 829 , and P . P . G . P . Kent ; T . Hastings , P . M . 829 , and P . P . G . P . Kent j T . D . Hayes , W . M . 913 ; and L . Etheridge , now l . P . M . of the lodge , most of whom have lepeatedly stood as Stewards , and all are Life Governors of all the charities , to claim for this gathering a distinction second to none for its love of the highest and most honoured attributes of good old Craft Masonry . The
loelge was cpened by the W . M ., Bro . Etheridge , at 1 a . m ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bros . Etherielge , Luck , and Clarence were , after the usual questions , passed to the Second Degree . Bros . Carlyon , Parsons , and Lee were then raised to the Sublime Degree , both ceremonies being worked by the W . M . Bro . Gore , S . W ., was then presented to the Installing Officer ,
Bro . T . Hastings , and was with due formality placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in the three degrees . He then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . F . Spurrcll , M . A ., S . W . ; Moulder , J . W . ; T . Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Birt , P . M ., Treas ; R . Hanson , S . D . ; J . Jacobs , J . D . j W . Hawkins , I . G . ; Ilton , D . C ; Gates , P . M ., W . S . On the completion of the ceremony , a cordial vote of
thanks was passed , and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , to Bro . Hastings , for the manner in which he had carried out the ceremony of installation that day , and to Bro . Etheridge a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presenteel in the name of the lodge , for his services rendered to it during his year of office ; and in pinning it on his breast , Bro . Gore , in felicitous terms ,
wished him long life to wear it . Suitable replies having u « n made by these brethren , it was then unanimously resolved that Bro . T . Smith should again ( for the fifth time ) represent the lodge on the Charity Committee of the Province of Kent . " Hearty good wishes " having been
given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , the manner and service of which reflected great credit upon Bro . Carlyon , the host . Forty-eight sat down , and upon its completion , the "W . M . gave the usual loyal anil Masonic toasts in good style . To that of R . W . Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M . for Kent , " a hearty
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reception was given , and " Bro . Easres , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present anel Past , " toasted with enthusiasm . Bros . Coupland and Spurrcll replied , and in the course of excellent addresses bore testimony to the ability with which the Grand Officers fulfilled the duties of their important positions . " The Health ol the W . M . " was , in the unavoidable absence of the I . P . M .,
proposed by Bro . Hastings , w glowing terms ; and the cordial reception of it by the brethren showed unmistalceably the high estimation in which their W . M . is held by them . Bro . Gore britfly and feelingly returned thanks , assuring the brethren of his determination to support the honour of and add to the prosperity of the lodge : by every means in his power , and upon shortly afterwards retiring
was cheered lustily . Bre > . Hastings then took the chair , and proposed the remainder of the toasts . " The Visitors , " for whom Bro . Hayes eloquently replied . "The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lod ^ e " was responded to by Bros . Birts and Smith . The latter in the course of an admirable speech on behalf of the " Officers of the Lodge , " spoke of his endeavours in the cause of charity , saying
that for many years past he hael stood Steward , and the last was the seventh time he had done so ; not only himself , but the members of his family , in the person of his wife and four of his children , were L'fe Governors of the Charities ; and while God gives me strength , said our worthy and esteemed brother , I shall always do my best to support our charities and make them a sine qua 11011 in all
my transactions with my brethren in Masonry . A special toast was , by the permission of the chair , proposed by Bro . Hayes , in honour of Bro . Past Master liirt , and in Ihe course of his remarks , Bro . Hayes spoke of the many years of intercourse , both Masonic-illy anil privately , he had had with Bro . Birt , and of the pleasure it afforded him as W . M . of a sister lodge in the province , the Pattison , to
have the opportunity of visiting , 111 that capacity , a lodge in which Bro . Bin ' s name was so honoured and respected , and finding him still aiding it onward in its path of progress . He spoke of Bro . Bill ' s efforts in the cause of the Charities , and concluded by wishing him all the happiness and distinction he so justly elescrved . Bro . Smith as well bore testimony to Bro . Bin ' s untiring zeal , and attributed
to him the present prouel position they stood in both numerically and financially . The toast was drank with enthusiasm . Brc . Birt , in the course of a telling reply , thanked them for their unremitting kindness and support , and in powerful language advocated further , and still further support of the Masonic Charities , pledging himself to support the name acquired by the Sydney Lodge for its constant support of those grand Institutions , the Masonic
Charities , by every means in his power . The 1 jler ' s toast concluded one of the most pleasant meetings we l " ave had the pleasure this year of assisting at . Among the visitors present , beside those already named , were Bros . Brown , P . M . 169 ; J . R . Dussee , W . M . 79 ; W . B . Lloyd , S . W . 913 ; Gibson , 1107 ; W . McCrow , P . M . S 79 ; F . Frecland , 879 ; Topps , 879 ; J . C . Reynolds , P . M . 1329 ; J . H . Field , P . M . 55 8 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason . )
BATH . —K oyal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . g 0 g ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown and Anchor , Weston , on Weelnesday , July ioth . The chair was taken at 2 o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . W . Williamson , who opened the lodge in the First Degree , assisted by the following officers , P . C . Young , S . W . ; L . Howes , J . W . ; J . Hayward , S . D . ; J . Sluckey ,
J . D . ; J . Dudfield , Sec . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., Treas . ; E . L . Hill , D . C . ; J . Freeman , I . G . The business having been completed the W . M . openeel the lodge in the Second Degree , and the chair was then taken by the W . Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Somerset , who administered the obligation to the W . M . elect , Bro . P . G . Young . Lodge was then opened in Third Degree , and those below the rank of Installed Master
having retired , the Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Young was duly installed by the D . P . G . Master in his usual impressive and . effective manner . On the return of the brethren the processions , salutations , and greetings took place , and Bro . Else concluded the ceremony with the prescribed addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The W . M . having thanked the lodge
for the honour conferred upon him , and expressing his determination to deserve it , proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : W . Williamson , l . P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , Treas . ; J . Dudfield , Sec ; E . L . Hill , D . C ; L . Howes , S . W . ; J . Stuckey , J . W . ; J . Hayward , S . D . ; J . Davies , J . D . ; J Freeman , I . G . ; J . Knight , Organist ; Braham and Glover , Stewarels ; J . Pinkett , Tyler . The lodge was closed in
perfect harmony , and the brethren then adjourned for an hour preparatory to the banquet . Amongst the visiting brethren were J . Brown , P . M . 41 , Prov . G . S . W . Somerset ; J . Edwards , P . M . 53 ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire ; Ridges , W . M . ; II . Brumby , P . M . Lodge Steuben , New York , and others . The following brethren of 906 were also present : Lieut .-Gcn . Doherty , P . M ., P . P .
G . S . W . ; W . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Beckett , P . M . ; W . Sparrow , J . Brooks , T . Grccnman , Jones , W . Bright , G . Neate , H . Banks . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . The character of the Albert Edward Lodge for musical proficiency was fully maintained , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge
( No . 1356 ) . —The members of this large and rapidly increasing lodge celebrated their annual festival of St , John at their room , No . 80 , North Hill-street , Toxtcth Park , Liverpool , on Wednesday afternoon , the ioth inst ., and the interesting ceremony , as usual , attracted a very large and highly influential gathering of the fraternity .
Bro . T . Nickson , W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and amongst the numerous assembly were Bros . Thos . Home , P . M . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Sam E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Williav . i -, S . W . ; A . Woolrich , J . W . ; Edward Paull , Treas . ; Chail s Arden , Sec ; James Kcet , S . D . ; Edward George , J . D .. William Evans , I . G . ;
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H . Squire ' , Steward ; R . Fairclough , Org . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . There were also a large attendance of other members present , numbering no less than 4 6 . The list of visitors included Bros . W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 ; S . Holden , 11 S 2 ; W . Williams , P . M . 1 , 182 ; J . W . R . Brown , 1609 ; W . E . Coxon , 1675 ; E . S . Griffiths ; . B . D . Share , 1502 ; Robert Ing , P . M . 591 ; John Ellis
W . M . 662 ; S . H . Run , 1182 ; H . Burrows , P . M . 673 ; J . Hughes , 1675 ; H . E . Squire , 231 ; Richard Burgess , Org ., 1609 ; O . W . Sanderson , 1609 ; J . Johnson , Sec . 1675 » Joseph Booth ; J . Davaynes , P . M . 667 ; J . E . Jackson , P . M ., G 67 , P . G . S . ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; A . Morison , W . M . 1570 ; James C . Fask , 1264 ; J . R . Bottomley , 167 s ; John Hill , 1609 ; James Bolton , P . M .
667 ; W . May , P . M . 673 ; J . B . Myers , Past Master 1182 ; Jos . Wood , Treas ., 1094 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and unanimously confirmed , the retiring Worshipful Master most effectively pcrformeel the ceremony of installation , as the crowning and closing act of his official year . The chair was then taken by Bro . B . B . Marson , P . M . 1356 , P . M
1609 , P . G . S . B ., who proceeded to instal Bro . J . W . Williams , jun ., as the W . M , for the ensuing year . In carrying out the whole of the ceremony Bro . Marson displayed an amount of efficiency which has rarely , if ever , been equalled , and the really impressive style in which the whole of the work was done elicited the heartiest approbation and appreciation of even the oiliest Mason who had the privilege of
being present . T he officers of the lodge were invested as follows : Bros . T . Home , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Nickson , l . P . M . ; A . Woolrich , S . W . ; Charles Arden , J . W . ; James Kcet , Sec . ; Edward Paull , Treas . ; Robert Fairclough , Org . ; Elward George S . D . ; W . Evans , J . D . ; H . P . Seiuire , I . G . ; William Parrington , H . Mytton , and John Ashley , Stewards ; ami P . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . At the
installation banquet which followed , the usual loyal and Maseinic toasts were duly honoured , and in the course of the proceedings a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . T . Nickson , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge . The after banquet proceedings were greatly enlivened by a number of songs , and amongst the " chief singers " must be named Bro . John Hill , of the Dramatic Lodge ,
No . 1609 , whose contributions were of the most artistic and delig htful character , and , as the saying goes , " worth any money . " Bros . P . M . Myers and Fairclough were also amongst the vocalists . The brethren separated at an early hour , and on the following day ( Thurselay ) the members of the De Grey and Ripon Loelge held their annual picnic at a new watering piace , St . Ann's-on-the-Sea , between
Lytham and Blackpool . About 170 ladies and gentlemen elined at the hotel , and then went into the St George ' s Gardens , adjoining the hotel , where the arrangements for varied enjoyments were excellent , leading to a general desire for an early return to the charming place . The ladies and
gentlemen joined 111 various games , and Bro . Martin's quadrille band , as usual , added ' much to the enjoyment . A special train was engaged to convey the brethren , but owing to the great demonstration at Blackpool on the same day considerable delay was caused ; every one , however , thoroughly enjoyed the " out . "
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Sun Hotel , on the 4 th inst ., and was well attended . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Hammond , P . G . S . of Middx ., W . M . ; Fox , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hunt , D . C , acting J . W . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , Secretary ; Ockcnden , S . D . ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , J . D . ; Davcy ,
acting I . G . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , Tyler . Bro . Moiris , of No . 177 , was a visitor . The W . M . initiated Messrs . Cox and Carpenter , passed Bros . Cole and Patey , and raised Bros . Passworth and Beauchamp , the three arduous ceremonies ' being most ably performed . The W . M . proposed , and Bro . Walls seconded , the following
resolution , which was carried nem . con ., "That the sum of three guineas be taken from the fund of the lodge and added to those being raised for the purposes of the Burdett Testimonial . " The lodge was then closed , and the resident brethren partook of a collation , presided over by Bro . W . Hammond , P . M ., & c . The next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Thursday in October next .
LIVERPOOL . —Fermor Hesketh Lodge ( No , 1350 . )—The brethren of this lodge met on Monday evening the 8 th inst ., to celebrate the festival of St . John , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , when and where there was a goodly gathering of members and visitors . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was taken by Bro . W . H . Cooper , the W . M ., and amongst those present
were Bros . R . Collinson , P . M . ; J . Higston Johnston , P . M . ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . M . ; T . A . Collinson , P . M ., Treas . ; T . F . Cooper , Sec . ; C . J ' . Titherley , S . D . ; R . Thomas , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been unanimously comfirmcd , Bro . Cooper , the retiring W . M ., closed his year ' s work by most effectively installing Bro . W . P . Evans as his successor in the chair for the coming year . A full
Boarel of Installed Masters was held , and on the re-admission of the brethren the newly-chaired W . M . was saluted and proclaimed in proper form in theThree Degrees . The following were the officers invested : —Bros . W . H . Cooper , I . P . M ., Dir . Ccr . ; T . F . Cooper , S . W . ; C . P . Titherley , J . W . ; T . A . Collinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected ) : J . W . Shaw , Sec ; Robert Carruthers and George Gordon , S . D . and J . D . ; Robert Montgomery , I . G . ;
Charles Leighton , E . G . Grundy , and W . Yallop , Stwds . ; John Hodgson , Org . ; Rev . C . F . Mermagen , Chap . ; P . Ball ( re-elected ) , Tyler . The concluding addresses were given by Bros . T . A . Collinson and A . Samuels , P . M . 's . The brethren afterwards sat down to dinner , provided in the banqueting room by Bro . Ball , House Steward , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In responding for the Provincial Grand Officers , Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G ,