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Sec , thanked the brethren on their behalf . He stated that the Masonic avocations of their P . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , were increasing daily , or he would otherwise be oftener with them . His popularity in this province was only exceeded by the cordial esteem manifested for him in London . ' 1 heir D . G . M ., Bro . the Hon . F . A . Stanley , though quite as much occupied politically as well as

Masonically , was ever ready to help them . He ( Bro . Alpass ) must direct their attention to the example set them by these , their superior officers . With regard to the Masonic charities , he feared that the claims of the metropolitan charities , more especially , were not fully recognised here ; and he wished to impress upon the brethren the fact that these noble institutions were

really deserving of support , and in some cases necessitous . Their institutions in West Lancashire were excellent , and not so likely to be neglected , being at their own doors . He earnestly exhorted them to bring some of the energy they expended upon these to bear upon their great metropolitan charities , more especially the asylums for aged men and women and the schools for boys and girls ;

and eloquently appealed to the eighty lodges of this province to support them in a fitting manner . " The Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro , W . H , Cooper , I . P . M ., who said Bro . Evans had filled the various offices in the lodge with credit , and he had great pleasure in seeing him in his present proud position . The W . M . thanked the brethren , and promised his best efforts to promote the

interests of the lodge . In conclusion , he had great pleasure in presenting their esteemed l . P . M . with a handsome P . M . jewel on behalf of the lodge , and in asking them to drink his health . The toast was most enthusiastically received , and Bro . Cooptr responded in suitable terms . "The Past Masters " was coupled with the names of Bros . J . Higson Johnson , P . M ., and Dr . Samuels , P . M . The former expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing so many promising

young members joining them , while Bro . Samuels said it gave him great satisfaction to see the respected father of the loelge , Bro . Johnson , again restored to health anil present among them . Bros . R . Collinson , P . M ., and T . A . Collinson also replied . Other toasts of a complimentary character followed . A very enjoyable musical programme was provided by Bro . Hodgson , assisted by Bros . J . S . Watson , T . H . Cooke , and E . J . Grundy .

TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., acting W . M . ; Court , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . ; Ashley , J . D . ; Palmer , I . G . ; Tomlinson , P . P . G . D . of Norfolk , Treas . ; Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middx ., D . C . ( Freemason );

Court , jun ., Asst . Org . ; Richnoll , S . ; and Clark , P . M . ( hon . member . ) The visitors were Bros . Jefferies , Canongate , Killwinning ; and Kerr , Downpatrick , Ireland . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wigginton announced that inconsequence of severe indisposition Bro . S . H . Knaggs , their W . M .,

was unable to be present . The ceremony of raising Bro . Taylor to the degree of a M . M . was then performed . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of sympathy to Bro . Knaggs was passed . A collation followed , at which the customary toasts were duly honoured . The next meeti ng of the lodge will be held on the second Wednesday in October next .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., the members of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , I lope-street , Liverpool , for the purpose of assisting at the installation of the W . M . The chair was taken by Bro . J . Marshall , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Councillor J . Forrest , l . P . M . ; W . T . Lunt , P . M ., D . C . ; Jno . H . Parker , S . W . ;

R . Warnncr , Sec . ; Jno . Duncan , jun ., S . D . ; J . C . M'Guirc , I . G ., and others . The W . M . elect was duly presented , and installed by Bro . Richd . Roberts , 1547 , in a very impressive manner . After the usual honours had been paid , the following were invested as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . J . Marshall , l . P . M . ; R . Warriner , S . W . ; Jno . Duncan , J . W . ; Councillor J . A . Forrest , P . M .,

Treas . ( re-elected ) ; Wm . Ladyman , Sec ; J . C . M'Guire , S . D . ; Chas . J . Caddock , J . D . ; Wm . J . Lunt , P . M ., D . C ; l'hos . J . Farrcll , Organist ; H . Hignett , I . G . ; Wm . Stonier , Robt . D . Hewetson , and F . W . A . Soldat , Stewards ; W . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . The concluding address was given by Bro . Roberts , in a style wor hyof Masonry , and the brethren afterwards adjourned

to the banqueting room , were dinner was excellently served by Bro . Ball . After the usual loyal toasts , "OurMasonic Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate , " was proposed by the W . M . in suitable terms , and coupled with it Bros . M'Muldrow , P . G . D . C . ; W . J . Thurley , P . P . G . J . D . ; and S . Ibbs , P . P . G . B . Bro . Jas . A . Forrest proposed the " West Lancashire Educational Institute , " and staled he need not say

that he had great pleasure in proposing a toast connected with the keystone of Masonry , charity . More especially was that the case when it was to such a noble object as that which they had before thtm , viz ., education . He urged them to imitate the example of their Royal brother , the Duke of Connaught , who had sat at the head of the Festival of their great Masonic Boys' Institution , and

thereby shown his appreciation of its value . Bro . Cottrcll , P . M . 823 , replied , and spoke of the benefits conferred bythe '' West Lancashire , " in not only forwarding the education , but also in putting out into the world those children who experienced ils benefits . To meet these demands

extra efforts would be required , and he hoped the brethren would do their utmost to support them . " The Visiting Brethren " was coupled with the names of Bros . Winkup , P . M . 667 , and Callow , P . M . 1 , 505 . The toast of the evening , "The Worshipful Master , " was proposed by Bro . Marshall , I . P . M ., in flattering terms , and he expressed a

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hope that the W . M . would have a prosperous year of office , which he was sure he deserved . Bro . Parker , in responding , thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him in giving him the highest office in their power . He would do his best to deserve their kindness , and , supported by his officers , he had every hope to be able to carry out their Masonic principles wiih credit to Ihe Order and the

lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Installing Master , " which was cordially received . Bro . Roberts replied , and thanked the brethren . " The l . P . M . " was duly honoured , and a handsome Past Master ' s jewel presented to him by the W . M . on behalf of the brethren of the Liverpool Lodge , with their best wishes . Bro . Marshall replied in feeling terms , and said he should certainly not

abate the interest he had taken in the lodge now that he had passed the chair . Bro . Warriner proposed " The Past Masters , " and the " The Musical Brethren " and " The Officers " followed . A capital selection of songs and glees was provided by Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., assisted by Bros . A , Child , J . P . Bryan , Busfield , C . Waterson , and T . J . Hughes .

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HAMPTON . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation convocation of this chapter was helel at the Island Hotel , on the 13 th instant , when there were present amongst others Comps . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . of Middlesex , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; F . Walters , P . P . G . Assist . S ., & c , S . E . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , 1 st Assistant ; Faulkner , 2 nd Assistant ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . Assist . S ., D . C . ;

Baldwin , W . S . ; T . Ockenden , Faija , Johnson , Gilbert , P . G . J . of Middlesex , Janitor . Comp . Haslett , P . S . Prudent Brethren , was the only visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and letters of apology for non-attendance having been read from Comps . Sabine and Wilkins , Comps . Phicllay and Walters were duly installed as First and Second Principals by Comps .

Baldwin and I Iammond . In consequence of indisposition Comp . J . Mason , Third Principal elect , was prevented from being present to be installed . The other officers elected for the present year are Comps . E . Wilkins , S . E . ; T . C . Walls . S . N . ; Sabine , I . P . Z ., Treasurer ; Faulkner , P . S . ; W . Hammond , 1 st . Assist . ; Ockenden , and . Assist . ; Johnson , D . C ; Faija , W . S . The ceremony of exalting Bro .

Ryley , Era Lodge , to the Sublime Degree was well performed by the M . E . Z ., assisted by his officers and Comp . Haslett . The latter companion ' s services were acknowledged by a vote of thanks . Comps . Buss , P . G . Treasurer , and H . C . Levander , P . G . S . E ., were elected honorary members . The services of the out going First Principal , Comp . Sabine , having been handsomely recognised , and

a vote ol thanks passed to Comp . Dubois for the manner in which he had discharged the duties of Treasurer for the past year , the accounts were duly audited , and the chapter was closed . There was no banquet , but the companions partook of a collation previously to their return to town . The next meeting of the chapter will be held on the second Saturday in September next .

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BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . ) . — On Thursday , June 27 , the first regular meeting , under the new W . M ., was held . The lodge was opened at 8 . 30 by Bro . John Dutton , W . M ., supported by the following : — Dr . Hopkins , P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , as l . P . M . ; Rubie , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , J . W . ; Braham , Sec ; Murliss , M . O . ; Peach , S . O . ; Dingle , J . O . ; Hayward , S . D . ;

Mercer , J . D . ; Penley , I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed ; letters of apology for absence were read from Bros . Carey , P . M ., and Howes . On the proposition of the Chaplain , seconded by the J . W ., a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . T . Wilkinson for a handsome box , in compartments , to preserve the officer ' s jewels . New collars and leather aprons were

ordered . A ballot was taken for Bros . Holmes and Ames as candidates for advancement , and this proving unanimous in their favour , they were admitted to the privileges of the Order by Bro . James J . Dutton , P . M ., who performed the ceremony for his brother , the W . M . No other business effering , the lodge was closed by the W . M . at 10 o ' clock .

GIBRALTAR . —Inhabitants' Lodge ( No . 43 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 lit May Jast , when Bro . J . J . R . Morgan , P . M ., occupied the chair , in ihc absence through sickness of the W . M ., supported by Bros . Beal and Franceri , P . M . 's . A large number of the brethren were present , and after Bra . W . Davis , 153 , E . C , had been advanced in Bro . Morgan ' s usually

impressive manner , the other business of the evening commenced , which was to elect Treasurer anel instal the W . ^ Master elect , and the appointment by him of his officers . The result of the ballot for Treasurer was the election of Bro . Bacon . Bro . J . Cunningham , J . W ., the W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . by P . Masters Beal and Franceri , and after answering the usual questions , the

brethren , except Installed Masters' retired . On re-admission , Bro . Cunningham proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows -. —Bros . J . Conroy , S . W . ; B . White , J . W . ; W . Briggs , M . O . jJ . King , S . O . ; J . Button , J . O . ; E . Bacon , Treasurer and Secretary ; J . Robson , R . of M . ; J . Batehelor , S . D . ; O . Latham ,

J . D . ; W . McGrath , M . C . ; W . Cockburn , I . G . ; Glib , Tyler . The following brethren were then duly proposed and seconded for advancement : Bros . Penno and Hunter , 278 , E . C , and Bros . Bellioo , Wilkinson , Way , and Lowry , 153 , E . C . After the usual routine business the loelge was closed in due and ancient form , with solemn prayer , and

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the brethren retired in peace and harmony to the refreshment room . The usual Masonic toasts having been given by the "W . M ., Past Master Morgan proposed " The Health of the Newly-installed W . Master , Bro . Cunningham , " speaking in high terms of the W . Master's Masonit career , and predicting a prosperous year for the lodge , as well as a highly creditable performance of duty . Bro . Cunningham , in responding , was sensible of the great honour

bestowed upon him by the brethren in plaeing him at their head , and in heartily thanking them for this proof of their confidence , assured them that nothing would be wanting on his part to work the lodge in such a manner as he hop » d would give satisfaction to the members and be beneficial to the Craft in general . " The Health of the Past and Present Officers " was then given , and after the Tyler ' s toast the brethren dispersed .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The July Quarterly Court of the supporters of this Institution was held on Monday in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Col . J . Creaton , V . P ., presided , the other brethren present being Bros . F . Adlard , Henry Muggeridge , Charles J . Percival , James Terry , H . Browse ,

F . Binckes , Sec , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading tend confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Binckes read the letter of condolence with the widow and family of Bro . Bentley Shaw , which he had written by direction of the Committee of the Institution to Bro . J . Lancaster Shaw . Bro . Binckes also read the letter he hael received in reply , acknowlcelging the kindness of the Committee sympathising with the family of the . late brother in their bereavement .

On the motion of Bro . II . Browse , seconded by Bro . J . Terry , both these letters were ordered to be entered on the minutes . The brethren then approved and adopted the recommendation from the General Committee that eleven boys be elected at the Quarterly General Court to be held on Monday , 14 th October , 1878 , from an approved list of

sixty-seven candidates , one having been withdrawn since the advertisement was issued . Bro . Jesse Turner's motion was the next on the paper of business—to alter Law 70 ( defining the power of the Committee to make grants in aid of deserving boys on leaving the Institution ) by erasing the word " twenty " before the word " pounds , " and inserting in lieu thereof the

word " forty . " Bro . Turner not being present , the Chairman said he did not think so large a question could be considered . Bro . H . Browse said it was a very wide question and Ihe meeting was very small , and he also elid not think such an important question shoulel be seltled when so few brethren were present , especially as the mover of the

alteration had not attended . For himself , he did not consider it would be right to make the proposed alteration , as the brethren would by altering the rule be helping those who were really able to help themselves . He held that such a question should be considered by a full meeting . The Chairman concurred , and the motion dropped . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closeel the proceedings .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The July Quarterly Court of the Governors and Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held last Saturday at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Col . Creaton , V . P . and Trustee , presided ; aim there were also present Bros . Capt . J . Wordsworth , H . Browse , H . A .

Dubois , Thos . Massa , A . H . Tattcrshall ^ J . Terry , T . R . Eames , W . Ashwell , C . G . Rushwonh , H ' . G . Warren , F . R . W . Hedges ( Sec ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the minutes hael been rend and confirmed , the brethren settled the list of candidates for the October election , placing twenty-nine children u . i , and declaring vacancies in the school for three .

The following motion , of which notice had been given by Bro H . G . Warren , P . G . S ., was brought forward and agreed to : — " In Rule LXXIV ., page 17 , to omit the words ' in the sum of three hundred pounels , 'and insert in lieu thereof , ' in such sum as the Committee shall from time to time deem fit . ' Also to omit the word ' two ' in the first line ,

and add in line four , after the word him , ' by guarantee society or otherwise . '" The Chairman said that £ 300 had been the amount hitherto required as security for the Secretary , but as the sums now coming to the Secretary's hands were very much larger than they used to be , Bro . Warren thought ( and a great many other brethen thought with him ) that the amount of security should be greater .

Bro H . A . Dubois asked the Chairman whether the Guarantee Society should be the surety , because if so he thought the Institution should pay the premium . Bro . James Terry said that that matter might be brought on when the subject of security was being discussed by the brethren who would have to decide on the amount . The proceedings closed with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman .

On dit that the PrinGe of Wales has purchased " Hazlcmere , " on Norwood-hill . The house stands in grounds of thirty acres , commands a splendid view of the Penge Valley , Beckenham , anel Shirley , with Shooters-hill and Bromley in the distance . It was built by a Dr . Butler , who received therein a number of Indian Princes , and it is probably the most attractive residence on the south side of London . —IVhitehall Review .