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R EPOBTS or M ASONIC MEETINGS : - Craft Masonry fi Royai A ^ ^ - '[ ' ] i ][['" ZYYY \ Y ^ Y ' "YYYYYYYYYY 297 Ulark ft aj ° ' ¦ [ , ' oiiee of Leicestershire and Rutland 29 S provincial ura ^ £ Monmmlthsllirc ,, E , TnUsonic Benevolent Institution 298 The Depnty Provincial Grand Master and ihe Royal Agricnl-1 ur . 1 l Show .. . . »•• , : -.-r •••¦ , •¦ , - f' ? to Tweddle 99
pisentalion Bro . G . M- = Masonic ana Genera . Tiding = 09 -n £ K ^ QnarteVlv Conrt of the Boys' School * . 300 The Fire at St . John's , New Brunswick 301 rnRREsro NDENCE ~~„ Shakespeare and l-recmasonry 301 Little Britain 3 ° r Christ ' s Hospital 301 West Yorkshire antl the Boys' School 302
A Correction . .- " ¦ 3 ° 2 Krench antl English Freemasonry 302 iMicouragement for the Ladies 302 The Case of Captain Williams 302 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls 302 Roval Masonic Institution for Boys 303 Slinht Science for Leisure Hours 30 + Lodge of Benevolence 304 Reviews ¦ . :: :. . — . —•• 3 ° 4 Advertisements 304 , 1 . 11 . 111 . . v . v . vi .
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-WOOLWICH . — Union "Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation of Bro . G . Rccd , W . M . elect , in the chair of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic HaU , William-street , and was well attended by the brethren of the district , where thc spirit of emulation is so strongly manifested that the installation ceremony is keenly watched and criticised , and
as in nearly all cases the retiring Master makes it a point to install his successor , the criticism is keen , and the result is as near as possible perfection . From the acknowledged ability of Bro . F . G . Pownall , the retiring W . M ., a Masonic treat was anticipated , and indeed partaken in by all who heard the eloquent manner in which he worked the beautiful ceremony . The lodge was opcnetl at one
p . m . precisely , and , after approval , Mr . E . G . Westlake was initiated . Bros . Chasteauneuf and Hiscock were passed to the Second Degree , and then Bro . Reed was presented for installation , and , according to ancient custom , placed in the chair of K . S ., and duly saluted by the brethren . He then invested his officers as follows : —J . P . Moore , S . W . ; T . Hutton , J . W . ; j . Henderson , P . M ., Treas . ; H .
Syer , Sec . ; N . Brown , S . D . ; G . Masters , J . D . ; T . HOsgood , I . G . ; T . Hassell , Stwd . -, and B . Norman , Tyler . The usual addresses were then most impressively rendered by thc Installing Officer , and the ceremony closed . A Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas , being one of four specially prepared by Bro . George Kenning for thc lodges in this district , was then presented to Bro . Pownall
and it was unanimously carried that a vote of thanks should be presented to him , and as well inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge , for the manner in which he had that day Willed the duties of Installing Officer . The lodge wastilun closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon , Bro . Lockcy ' s hostelry at Gravesend , where a well served banquet awaited them . Among the visitors
were Bros . E . West , P . M . 1076 , 1472 , 141 , 7 , and P . P . G . Herts j T . Butt , W . M . 700 ; W . Weston , W . M . 153 . 6 ; W . T . Vincent , P . M . 91 "j ; W . Gamble , W . M . 706 ; ' R . Croisdale , P . M . 706 J and 1536 ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; G . Andrews , P . M . 871 ; Dr . A . Prescott , P . M . 706 ; S . T . Finch , P . M . 8 9 8 and 861 -, thc Rev . Holding , W . M . 1653 ; G . Spinks , S . W . 15-jG ; A . W . Tattershall , P . M . 140 ; G . Picken , J . W . 15-56 ; H . Aden , P . M . 165 * - ; T . Day , P . M .
1076 ; J . R . Waller , W . M . 898 ; T . D . Hayes , S . W . 913 ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . 913 ; M . Sherwood , Org . 1076 ; W . Holliman , 153 6 ; B . H . Swallow , 16 53 ; E . J . Scott ifi-j-j ; A . Wooiliey , J . W . 700 ; J . F . Randall , 1089 ; W . " Chalk , 1559 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , and others . Among the Past Blasters of the lodge present were Bros . W . Appleby , C . Young ,
E . Mills , C . F . Hills and G . Davies . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Pownall proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and in so doing hoped hc might have a happy and prosperous year of office . He , the W . M ., went into the chair that day with the confidence and good wishes of every member of the lodge , and if he only did his 'July , he would not only retain their gootl wishes antl
confidence , but would as well earn their lasting gratitude . ( Cheers . ) The W . M ., in returning thanks , said he should always work for the benefit of thc lodge , and would care'olly listen to every suggestion that might be made for the welfare of it , and for the comfort and prosperity of every brother of it . ( Applause ) . After the health of thc initiate nad been drank , and responded to , the W . M . gave that of
<« **; visitors" saying that the Union aterloo was always best honoured when it was most lsited , and upon that occasion it was a great pleasure to ee so many brethren of influence and eminence in the raft present , some of whom had come long distances speciall y to do him and the lodge honour . ( Much applause ) . Bro . P . M . Tattershall . in renlv , snoke of his
rnier connection with thc lotlge , and of the pleasure he nt 111 seeing Bro . Recti in the chair , antl it was a proud dav 1 " ° h'm t 0 knovv -llat tllree of the ofl * cers -l , at init - P i- C ( l in P ortant positions in the lodge were som ij " Masoi > ry by himself . ( Cheers . ) There were mc old faces that he missed from among them , but re-Prest-T ' ??* r " ; retl by seeing so many new and happy ones and ' 1 , W 3 S glad t 0 see the old Iod 2 e < - * £ so wc " . vnri / , '" terms , jf great admiration of the splendid « U ° f by Bro . Pownall that day . He said it was a « ure to sit under such a master of his ait . and ti listed
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the lodge might long have so good a stay and support as that brother was , and would be . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Butt replied on behalf of the "Nelson Lodge , " which he designated the oldest offshoot of the grand old mother of the district , the Union Waterloo , and thanked the brethren for the continued kindness always evinced by them to the brethren of No . 700 . ( Cheers . ) Bros . Gamble , Hayes ,
Holding , Weston , Day , and West as well responded . To the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . Pownall replied in a speech full of feeling and eloquence , thanking them for their magnificent present , and above all , for the affectionate regard and esteem they had at all times evinced towards him . Bro . Henderson as well replied , and after Bro . Moore hatl responded to a flattering reception of " The
Officers , the National Anthem closed a gathering that will be long associated with many pleasant memories . A quartette party , under the direction of Bro . W . Sallengcr , 913 , contributed much to the enjoyment of the occasion by their excellent singing . MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The last monthly meeting of this lotlge was held on
Thursday , June 28 th , at the Assheton Arms . There was a good attendance both of brethren and visitors . Bro . George Bradbury , W . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . D . Reid , I . P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . ; Harvey Heywood , P . M ., Treas . ; S . H . Cheetham , P . M . -, W . Percival , S . W . ; F . Fothergill , J . W . ; J . Hatton , Sec . ; S . Lawton S . D . ; J . Millhouse , J . D . ; F . Hooper , Org . ; and J . Kent , '
Tyler . The visitors' list included the names of Bros . J . Salmon , P . M . 153 ; W . H . Warburton , W . M . 163 ; J . Compton , AV . M . 1387 ; and C . Cooke , W . M . 1588 . The lodge having been opened with the formalities of the Craft the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballots . taken separately , were declared to be unanimous in favour of Messrs . T . B . Smith and O . A . Jowett . They
were therefore duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order ; the former by Bro . J . Crompton , whose impressive and graceful delivery was much admired , and the latter by Bro . J . Wootl in a most efficient manner . The working tools were presented by the J . W . Bro . Fothergill next moved the resolution of which he had given notice , viz ., " That the lodge do adjourn from June 28 th
to September 27 th . " This being seconded by the W . M . was carried unanimously , " Hearty Gootl Wishes " were accorded from Lodges 152 , 163 , 324 , 1034 , 1213 , I 387 , and 1588 . One candidate was proposed for initiation , after which Bro . D . Reid , I . P . M ., gave some information respecting the library scheme . Charity being attended to , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren
adjourned to the banquet table . " The keen demands of appetite" having been satisfied , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . " The Initiates " were then toasted , and the newly-made brethren briefly responded . Bro . Harvey Heywood , P . M ., in proposing the toast of "Thc Visitors , " expressed his gratification at seeing so many of them sitting at thc
festive board . It was not often they were favoured with such a goodly number , and in a small country place like Middleton they could not provide on sudden emergencies to the extent that they could elsewhere . He hoped , however , they woultl take thc will for the deed . He could assure them they were heartily welcome , and hc trusted it would not be long before they paid the lodge another visit . The visiting
brethren responded , and all expressed thc gratification they felt at their visit to the lodge . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Bros . Reid , Greenwood , and Salmon . ' 1 he last loast was given by thc Tyler , antl the brethren separated , well pleased with a delightlul evening's reunion , which had been so agreeably spent ST . HELIER'S ( Jersey)—Yarborough Lodge
( No . 244 ) . —This lodge held its sixty-sixth anniversary on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Stop , ford-road . Bro . J . T . Du Jardin , the Deputy of the States , and P . M . 244 and 590 , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers and biethren , viz : —Bros . P . W . Bcnham , I . P . M . 244 , P . G . Treas . ; L . H . P . Hespiradaux , B . A ., S . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; J . Baker , P . M ., J . W . ( in the absence ,
through illness , of Bro . J . F . Le Gallais , J . W ., P . G . Stwd . ); W . T . Davey , Sec ; S . Gilley , Organist ( acting ) , 491 ; Thos . Leat , J . W . 245 , acting as S . D . ; J . Gray , S . W . 245 , acting as J . D . ; J . Marett , I . G . ; George Rogers , P . M . 100-j , P . G . T ., Tyler ; E . Leigh Bennett , P . M . 244 , P . P . S . G . D .: P . Blampied , W . M . 24 S , P . P . G . D . C . ; C . Donaldson , P . M . 244 ; R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , P . G . W . ; Capt .
P . Mcsscrvy , W . M . 590 , P . G . Stwd . ; F . LeI'euvre , W . M . 877 , P . P . G . S . B . ; ] . Oatly , P . M . 590 and 958 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . H . Chapman , W . M . 958 , Asst . G . D . C . ; G . C . Renouf , P . M . 590 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . O'Flaherty , P . M . 9-58 , P . P . G . D . ; W . Metherell , P . M . 1003 , P . G . S . B . ; P . Bois , W . M . ioo-f , P . G . Stwd . ; [ no . Kuelin , J . W . 1003 , P . G . Stwd . ; St Hurst , S . W . 9 : 8 , P . G . Stwd . ; S . Gilley ,
S . W . 491 ; B . Roberts , P . M . Zetland Lodge , 1005 ; M . Murphy , 244 ; Thos . Palmer , 1003 ; A . Vile , 359 ; Thos . Palmer , 95 8 ; J . Hardy , 1003 ; j . T . Le Gcyt , 245 ; F . Noble , 1003 ; C . Blampied , 244 ; W . Fox , 244 ; C . Statt , 244 ; C . Bisson , I . G . 491 ; and others . The W . M . ( Bro . J . T . Du Jardin ) opened the lodge punctually at five o'clock in thc First Degree . Thc minutes of thc last
regular meeting were read by the Secretary , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . Bro . C . Statt was passed to thc Fellow Craft Degree in an efficient manner . Thc ceremony of passing at end , the W . M . informed the brethren that his term as the ruler of the Yarborough Lodge had expired , and that the next business before them was thc installation of their new W . M . for the
ensuing twelve months . Their happy choice had fallen by an unanimous vote during their last regular meeting on Bro . P . Hespiradaux , their active and amiable S . W . for the last year . He could but congratulate them on their election , as he had always found Bro . Hespiradaux a vcry zealous and enthusiastic Mason , ever ready to assist in some office or other in the sister lodges ol their province , and he was suie he ( Bto . Hespiradaux ) would be an orna-
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ment amongst the rulers of the Craft . It was , therefore , a pleasure to him to leave the chair in his occupation for the ensuing year . Bro . P . W . Benham took the chair as Installing Master , and at his request the W . M . elect was presented by Bros . J . T . Du Jardin and W . H . Chapman . The customary preliminaries having been gone through , the ancient charges read and assented to , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , all the brethren below the chair retired . A board of fifteen Installed Masters was
then formed , and Bro . Palick Hespiradaux was , according to ancient custom , installed in the chair of K . S . After the board had been closed , the brethren were re-admitted , and having saluted the new W . M ., the Installing Master proceeded with the rest of the ceremony , and delivered the usual addrcssess . The following appointments were made , Bro . Benham investing and addressing each officer in a
very appropriate manner -. —Bros . J Marett , J . W . ; Chas . Blampied , J . D . ; M . Murphy , S . D . ; W . Fox , Dir . of Cer . ; Geo . Rogers , the onerous and very responsible post of Tyler . Bro . W . Adams , P . M ., Prov . Board General Purposes , was appointed Treas . ; Bros . W . T . Davey , Sec . ; J . F . Le Gallais , S . W . ; C . Statt , I . G . ; and Campbell and McKee , Stewards , and will be invested at the next
monthly meeting . After the closing address of the P . M ., Bro . Polick-Hespiradaux rose to say that he had not fully overcome the emotion of his mind , caused by the impressive ceremonies of his installation as their W . M . When one ' s heart was overjoyed , as his was at the present moment , one ' s words were not always on the tip of his tongue , he would not , therefore , give them one of his usually long
speeches , suffice it this time to acknowledge his sincere and deep felt gratitude for the honour bestowed upon and the confidence placed in him by the brethren of the Yarborough Lodge in electing him unanimously as their head and ruler during the ensuing twelve months . He was fully aware of the onus that thus fell on his shoulders , as also of the responsibility resting on him in his new
capacity . Being , however , surrounded as he was by the most able and experienced Past Masters in the province , he should find his task neither a difficult nor a heavy one . He was determined to discharge his important duties as their W . M . with as much energy antl perseverance as possible to him , and would try to please every brother in the province to the utmost of his ability . He , therefore ,
appealed to the Past Masters and officers of the Yarborough Lodge to be always punctual in ( heir attendance and energetic in the execution of their duties in the lodge ; the members he would remind of their C . T . ' s length . The visitors he would on this occasion invite to assist as often and as numerous as possible at either their regular monthly or emergency meetings . A vote of thanks to the retiring
W . M ., Bro . J . T . Du Jardin , was then proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried . All lodge business being ended , it was closed at a quarter-past seven o ' clock in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to thc banquet room , beautifully decorated for the occasion , and nearly sixty brethren sat down to refreshment ( a cold collation served with tea and coffee ) , provided by Bro . G .
Rogers , the present Temple keeper , in his usual excellent style , which gave great satisfaction , and pleased every one . The W . M . presided . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . " The W . AI . " was warmly received , as well as that of " The Retiring W . M . " and that of " The
Installing Master . " LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place at thc Masonic Hall , Hopc-strcct Liverpool , last Wednesday afternoon , the 18 th inst . and the annual pic-nic at Hawardcn Castle on thc following day . A full report of both interesting antl highly enjoyable events will appear in
out next issue . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 . )—The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 6 th inst , at the Lord Raglan , Bro . Tucker ' s house , in Burrage-road , and was largely attended , several of the brethren and visitors wearing the purple , adding much to the coup d ' ceil presented when the W . M ., Bro .
W . T . Vincent , opened the lodge in due form , and with solemn prayer . Among the visitors present were Bros . Dr . Spurrell , W . M . 615 , and P . G . J . W . Kent ; Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . Chap . Kent F . G . Pownall , W . M . 13 , P . M . 15- ( 6 , and P . G . Supt . Wks . Kent ; T . Hastings , W . M . 822 , and P . G . P . Kent ; R . Pidcock , P . M . 916 , and P . G . A . Supt Wks . Sussex ; W . Weston , W . M . 1536 ; W . T . Gamble , W . M .
706 ; T . Butt , W . M . 700 ; F . A . White , W . M . 907 ; C . Penney , W . M . 108 9 ; E . W . Young , W . M . 704 ; J . Cavil , P . M . 147 ; T . Whitmarsh , P . M . ii *; o ; Sydney Clarke , P . M . 706 ; Dr . A . Prescott , P . M . 706 ; G . W . Tapp , P . M . 706 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; G . Spinks , W . M . elect 1 -536 ; 11 . Shaw . S . D . 153 6 ; H . DeGrey , 706 ; W . Blane , 907 ; J . T . Pilditch , 1420 ; J . H . Williams , S . D . 1056 ; D .
Campbell , 33 ; J . Davidson , 33 ; W . H . Roberts , 700 ; w . Denison , 1541 ; G . Beaver , 700 ; J . Watkins , 153 6 ; and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) . The following Past Masters of and belonging to the lotlge were present : Bros . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; T . Smith , P . P . G . P . Kent ; E . Denton , Sec . and P . P . G . P . Kent ; A . Penfold , J . McDougall , C . Ellis , and Payne . The lodge having been opened in the Second
Degree , Bro . H . Butter , W . M . elect , was presented for installation , and having assented to the ancient . ' charges , the lodge was opened to the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Ofliccrs to the number of 22 was opened , and Bro . Butter was placed in thc chair with thc usual formalities . The brethren were then admitted , and saluted the W . M . in the three degrees . Bro . Vincent , following an almost
universal custom in this district , installed his successor , and well did he sustain thc high prestige of the lotlge by his excellent and admirable working of the impressive ceremony . The VV . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —T . D . Hayes , S . W . ; W . 15 . Lloyd , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec ; | as . Chapman , S . D . ; R . J . Cock , J . D . ; C . Cooke , Ore . ; H . Mason , I . G . ;
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R EPOBTS or M ASONIC MEETINGS : - Craft Masonry fi Royai A ^ ^ - '[ ' ] i ][['" ZYYY \ Y ^ Y ' "YYYYYYYYYY 297 Ulark ft aj ° ' ¦ [ , ' oiiee of Leicestershire and Rutland 29 S provincial ura ^ £ Monmmlthsllirc ,, E , TnUsonic Benevolent Institution 298 The Depnty Provincial Grand Master and ihe Royal Agricnl-1 ur . 1 l Show .. . . »•• , : -.-r •••¦ , •¦ , - f' ? to Tweddle 99
pisentalion Bro . G . M- = Masonic ana Genera . Tiding = 09 -n £ K ^ QnarteVlv Conrt of the Boys' School * . 300 The Fire at St . John's , New Brunswick 301 rnRREsro NDENCE ~~„ Shakespeare and l-recmasonry 301 Little Britain 3 ° r Christ ' s Hospital 301 West Yorkshire antl the Boys' School 302
A Correction . .- " ¦ 3 ° 2 Krench antl English Freemasonry 302 iMicouragement for the Ladies 302 The Case of Captain Williams 302 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls 302 Roval Masonic Institution for Boys 303 Slinht Science for Leisure Hours 30 + Lodge of Benevolence 304 Reviews ¦ . :: :. . — . —•• 3 ° 4 Advertisements 304 , 1 . 11 . 111 . . v . v . vi .
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-WOOLWICH . — Union "Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation of Bro . G . Rccd , W . M . elect , in the chair of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic HaU , William-street , and was well attended by the brethren of the district , where thc spirit of emulation is so strongly manifested that the installation ceremony is keenly watched and criticised , and
as in nearly all cases the retiring Master makes it a point to install his successor , the criticism is keen , and the result is as near as possible perfection . From the acknowledged ability of Bro . F . G . Pownall , the retiring W . M ., a Masonic treat was anticipated , and indeed partaken in by all who heard the eloquent manner in which he worked the beautiful ceremony . The lodge was opcnetl at one
p . m . precisely , and , after approval , Mr . E . G . Westlake was initiated . Bros . Chasteauneuf and Hiscock were passed to the Second Degree , and then Bro . Reed was presented for installation , and , according to ancient custom , placed in the chair of K . S ., and duly saluted by the brethren . He then invested his officers as follows : —J . P . Moore , S . W . ; T . Hutton , J . W . ; j . Henderson , P . M ., Treas . ; H .
Syer , Sec . ; N . Brown , S . D . ; G . Masters , J . D . ; T . HOsgood , I . G . ; T . Hassell , Stwd . -, and B . Norman , Tyler . The usual addresses were then most impressively rendered by thc Installing Officer , and the ceremony closed . A Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas , being one of four specially prepared by Bro . George Kenning for thc lodges in this district , was then presented to Bro . Pownall
and it was unanimously carried that a vote of thanks should be presented to him , and as well inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge , for the manner in which he had that day Willed the duties of Installing Officer . The lodge wastilun closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon , Bro . Lockcy ' s hostelry at Gravesend , where a well served banquet awaited them . Among the visitors
were Bros . E . West , P . M . 1076 , 1472 , 141 , 7 , and P . P . G . Herts j T . Butt , W . M . 700 ; W . Weston , W . M . 153 . 6 ; W . T . Vincent , P . M . 91 "j ; W . Gamble , W . M . 706 ; ' R . Croisdale , P . M . 706 J and 1536 ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; G . Andrews , P . M . 871 ; Dr . A . Prescott , P . M . 706 ; S . T . Finch , P . M . 8 9 8 and 861 -, thc Rev . Holding , W . M . 1653 ; G . Spinks , S . W . 15-jG ; A . W . Tattershall , P . M . 140 ; G . Picken , J . W . 15-56 ; H . Aden , P . M . 165 * - ; T . Day , P . M .
1076 ; J . R . Waller , W . M . 898 ; T . D . Hayes , S . W . 913 ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . 913 ; M . Sherwood , Org . 1076 ; W . Holliman , 153 6 ; B . H . Swallow , 16 53 ; E . J . Scott ifi-j-j ; A . Wooiliey , J . W . 700 ; J . F . Randall , 1089 ; W . " Chalk , 1559 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , and others . Among the Past Blasters of the lodge present were Bros . W . Appleby , C . Young ,
E . Mills , C . F . Hills and G . Davies . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Pownall proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and in so doing hoped hc might have a happy and prosperous year of office . He , the W . M ., went into the chair that day with the confidence and good wishes of every member of the lodge , and if he only did his 'July , he would not only retain their gootl wishes antl
confidence , but would as well earn their lasting gratitude . ( Cheers . ) The W . M ., in returning thanks , said he should always work for the benefit of thc lodge , and would care'olly listen to every suggestion that might be made for the welfare of it , and for the comfort and prosperity of every brother of it . ( Applause ) . After the health of thc initiate nad been drank , and responded to , the W . M . gave that of
<« **; visitors" saying that the Union aterloo was always best honoured when it was most lsited , and upon that occasion it was a great pleasure to ee so many brethren of influence and eminence in the raft present , some of whom had come long distances speciall y to do him and the lodge honour . ( Much applause ) . Bro . P . M . Tattershall . in renlv , snoke of his
rnier connection with thc lotlge , and of the pleasure he nt 111 seeing Bro . Recti in the chair , antl it was a proud dav 1 " ° h'm t 0 knovv -llat tllree of the ofl * cers -l , at init - P i- C ( l in P ortant positions in the lodge were som ij " Masoi > ry by himself . ( Cheers . ) There were mc old faces that he missed from among them , but re-Prest-T ' ??* r " ; retl by seeing so many new and happy ones and ' 1 , W 3 S glad t 0 see the old Iod 2 e < - * £ so wc " . vnri / , '" terms , jf great admiration of the splendid « U ° f by Bro . Pownall that day . He said it was a « ure to sit under such a master of his ait . and ti listed
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the lodge might long have so good a stay and support as that brother was , and would be . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Butt replied on behalf of the "Nelson Lodge , " which he designated the oldest offshoot of the grand old mother of the district , the Union Waterloo , and thanked the brethren for the continued kindness always evinced by them to the brethren of No . 700 . ( Cheers . ) Bros . Gamble , Hayes ,
Holding , Weston , Day , and West as well responded . To the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . Pownall replied in a speech full of feeling and eloquence , thanking them for their magnificent present , and above all , for the affectionate regard and esteem they had at all times evinced towards him . Bro . Henderson as well replied , and after Bro . Moore hatl responded to a flattering reception of " The
Officers , the National Anthem closed a gathering that will be long associated with many pleasant memories . A quartette party , under the direction of Bro . W . Sallengcr , 913 , contributed much to the enjoyment of the occasion by their excellent singing . MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The last monthly meeting of this lotlge was held on
Thursday , June 28 th , at the Assheton Arms . There was a good attendance both of brethren and visitors . Bro . George Bradbury , W . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . D . Reid , I . P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . ; Harvey Heywood , P . M ., Treas . ; S . H . Cheetham , P . M . -, W . Percival , S . W . ; F . Fothergill , J . W . ; J . Hatton , Sec . ; S . Lawton S . D . ; J . Millhouse , J . D . ; F . Hooper , Org . ; and J . Kent , '
Tyler . The visitors' list included the names of Bros . J . Salmon , P . M . 153 ; W . H . Warburton , W . M . 163 ; J . Compton , AV . M . 1387 ; and C . Cooke , W . M . 1588 . The lodge having been opened with the formalities of the Craft the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballots . taken separately , were declared to be unanimous in favour of Messrs . T . B . Smith and O . A . Jowett . They
were therefore duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order ; the former by Bro . J . Crompton , whose impressive and graceful delivery was much admired , and the latter by Bro . J . Wootl in a most efficient manner . The working tools were presented by the J . W . Bro . Fothergill next moved the resolution of which he had given notice , viz ., " That the lodge do adjourn from June 28 th
to September 27 th . " This being seconded by the W . M . was carried unanimously , " Hearty Gootl Wishes " were accorded from Lodges 152 , 163 , 324 , 1034 , 1213 , I 387 , and 1588 . One candidate was proposed for initiation , after which Bro . D . Reid , I . P . M ., gave some information respecting the library scheme . Charity being attended to , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren
adjourned to the banquet table . " The keen demands of appetite" having been satisfied , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . " The Initiates " were then toasted , and the newly-made brethren briefly responded . Bro . Harvey Heywood , P . M ., in proposing the toast of "Thc Visitors , " expressed his gratification at seeing so many of them sitting at thc
festive board . It was not often they were favoured with such a goodly number , and in a small country place like Middleton they could not provide on sudden emergencies to the extent that they could elsewhere . He hoped , however , they woultl take thc will for the deed . He could assure them they were heartily welcome , and hc trusted it would not be long before they paid the lodge another visit . The visiting
brethren responded , and all expressed thc gratification they felt at their visit to the lodge . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Bros . Reid , Greenwood , and Salmon . ' 1 he last loast was given by thc Tyler , antl the brethren separated , well pleased with a delightlul evening's reunion , which had been so agreeably spent ST . HELIER'S ( Jersey)—Yarborough Lodge
( No . 244 ) . —This lodge held its sixty-sixth anniversary on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Stop , ford-road . Bro . J . T . Du Jardin , the Deputy of the States , and P . M . 244 and 590 , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers and biethren , viz : —Bros . P . W . Bcnham , I . P . M . 244 , P . G . Treas . ; L . H . P . Hespiradaux , B . A ., S . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; J . Baker , P . M ., J . W . ( in the absence ,
through illness , of Bro . J . F . Le Gallais , J . W ., P . G . Stwd . ); W . T . Davey , Sec ; S . Gilley , Organist ( acting ) , 491 ; Thos . Leat , J . W . 245 , acting as S . D . ; J . Gray , S . W . 245 , acting as J . D . ; J . Marett , I . G . ; George Rogers , P . M . 100-j , P . G . T ., Tyler ; E . Leigh Bennett , P . M . 244 , P . P . S . G . D .: P . Blampied , W . M . 24 S , P . P . G . D . C . ; C . Donaldson , P . M . 244 ; R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , P . G . W . ; Capt .
P . Mcsscrvy , W . M . 590 , P . G . Stwd . ; F . LeI'euvre , W . M . 877 , P . P . G . S . B . ; ] . Oatly , P . M . 590 and 958 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . H . Chapman , W . M . 958 , Asst . G . D . C . ; G . C . Renouf , P . M . 590 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . O'Flaherty , P . M . 9-58 , P . P . G . D . ; W . Metherell , P . M . 1003 , P . G . S . B . ; P . Bois , W . M . ioo-f , P . G . Stwd . ; [ no . Kuelin , J . W . 1003 , P . G . Stwd . ; St Hurst , S . W . 9 : 8 , P . G . Stwd . ; S . Gilley ,
S . W . 491 ; B . Roberts , P . M . Zetland Lodge , 1005 ; M . Murphy , 244 ; Thos . Palmer , 1003 ; A . Vile , 359 ; Thos . Palmer , 95 8 ; J . Hardy , 1003 ; j . T . Le Gcyt , 245 ; F . Noble , 1003 ; C . Blampied , 244 ; W . Fox , 244 ; C . Statt , 244 ; C . Bisson , I . G . 491 ; and others . The W . M . ( Bro . J . T . Du Jardin ) opened the lodge punctually at five o'clock in thc First Degree . Thc minutes of thc last
regular meeting were read by the Secretary , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . Bro . C . Statt was passed to thc Fellow Craft Degree in an efficient manner . Thc ceremony of passing at end , the W . M . informed the brethren that his term as the ruler of the Yarborough Lodge had expired , and that the next business before them was thc installation of their new W . M . for the
ensuing twelve months . Their happy choice had fallen by an unanimous vote during their last regular meeting on Bro . P . Hespiradaux , their active and amiable S . W . for the last year . He could but congratulate them on their election , as he had always found Bro . Hespiradaux a vcry zealous and enthusiastic Mason , ever ready to assist in some office or other in the sister lodges ol their province , and he was suie he ( Bto . Hespiradaux ) would be an orna-
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ment amongst the rulers of the Craft . It was , therefore , a pleasure to him to leave the chair in his occupation for the ensuing year . Bro . P . W . Benham took the chair as Installing Master , and at his request the W . M . elect was presented by Bros . J . T . Du Jardin and W . H . Chapman . The customary preliminaries having been gone through , the ancient charges read and assented to , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , all the brethren below the chair retired . A board of fifteen Installed Masters was
then formed , and Bro . Palick Hespiradaux was , according to ancient custom , installed in the chair of K . S . After the board had been closed , the brethren were re-admitted , and having saluted the new W . M ., the Installing Master proceeded with the rest of the ceremony , and delivered the usual addrcssess . The following appointments were made , Bro . Benham investing and addressing each officer in a
very appropriate manner -. —Bros . J Marett , J . W . ; Chas . Blampied , J . D . ; M . Murphy , S . D . ; W . Fox , Dir . of Cer . ; Geo . Rogers , the onerous and very responsible post of Tyler . Bro . W . Adams , P . M ., Prov . Board General Purposes , was appointed Treas . ; Bros . W . T . Davey , Sec . ; J . F . Le Gallais , S . W . ; C . Statt , I . G . ; and Campbell and McKee , Stewards , and will be invested at the next
monthly meeting . After the closing address of the P . M ., Bro . Polick-Hespiradaux rose to say that he had not fully overcome the emotion of his mind , caused by the impressive ceremonies of his installation as their W . M . When one ' s heart was overjoyed , as his was at the present moment , one ' s words were not always on the tip of his tongue , he would not , therefore , give them one of his usually long
speeches , suffice it this time to acknowledge his sincere and deep felt gratitude for the honour bestowed upon and the confidence placed in him by the brethren of the Yarborough Lodge in electing him unanimously as their head and ruler during the ensuing twelve months . He was fully aware of the onus that thus fell on his shoulders , as also of the responsibility resting on him in his new
capacity . Being , however , surrounded as he was by the most able and experienced Past Masters in the province , he should find his task neither a difficult nor a heavy one . He was determined to discharge his important duties as their W . M . with as much energy antl perseverance as possible to him , and would try to please every brother in the province to the utmost of his ability . He , therefore ,
appealed to the Past Masters and officers of the Yarborough Lodge to be always punctual in ( heir attendance and energetic in the execution of their duties in the lodge ; the members he would remind of their C . T . ' s length . The visitors he would on this occasion invite to assist as often and as numerous as possible at either their regular monthly or emergency meetings . A vote of thanks to the retiring
W . M ., Bro . J . T . Du Jardin , was then proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried . All lodge business being ended , it was closed at a quarter-past seven o ' clock in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to thc banquet room , beautifully decorated for the occasion , and nearly sixty brethren sat down to refreshment ( a cold collation served with tea and coffee ) , provided by Bro . G .
Rogers , the present Temple keeper , in his usual excellent style , which gave great satisfaction , and pleased every one . The W . M . presided . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . " The W . AI . " was warmly received , as well as that of " The Retiring W . M . " and that of " The
Installing Master . " LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place at thc Masonic Hall , Hopc-strcct Liverpool , last Wednesday afternoon , the 18 th inst . and the annual pic-nic at Hawardcn Castle on thc following day . A full report of both interesting antl highly enjoyable events will appear in
out next issue . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 . )—The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 6 th inst , at the Lord Raglan , Bro . Tucker ' s house , in Burrage-road , and was largely attended , several of the brethren and visitors wearing the purple , adding much to the coup d ' ceil presented when the W . M ., Bro .
W . T . Vincent , opened the lodge in due form , and with solemn prayer . Among the visitors present were Bros . Dr . Spurrell , W . M . 615 , and P . G . J . W . Kent ; Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . Chap . Kent F . G . Pownall , W . M . 13 , P . M . 15- ( 6 , and P . G . Supt . Wks . Kent ; T . Hastings , W . M . 822 , and P . G . P . Kent ; R . Pidcock , P . M . 916 , and P . G . A . Supt Wks . Sussex ; W . Weston , W . M . 1536 ; W . T . Gamble , W . M .
706 ; T . Butt , W . M . 700 ; F . A . White , W . M . 907 ; C . Penney , W . M . 108 9 ; E . W . Young , W . M . 704 ; J . Cavil , P . M . 147 ; T . Whitmarsh , P . M . ii *; o ; Sydney Clarke , P . M . 706 ; Dr . A . Prescott , P . M . 706 ; G . W . Tapp , P . M . 706 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; G . Spinks , W . M . elect 1 -536 ; 11 . Shaw . S . D . 153 6 ; H . DeGrey , 706 ; W . Blane , 907 ; J . T . Pilditch , 1420 ; J . H . Williams , S . D . 1056 ; D .
Campbell , 33 ; J . Davidson , 33 ; W . H . Roberts , 700 ; w . Denison , 1541 ; G . Beaver , 700 ; J . Watkins , 153 6 ; and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) . The following Past Masters of and belonging to the lotlge were present : Bros . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; T . Smith , P . P . G . P . Kent ; E . Denton , Sec . and P . P . G . P . Kent ; A . Penfold , J . McDougall , C . Ellis , and Payne . The lodge having been opened in the Second
Degree , Bro . H . Butter , W . M . elect , was presented for installation , and having assented to the ancient . ' charges , the lodge was opened to the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Ofliccrs to the number of 22 was opened , and Bro . Butter was placed in thc chair with thc usual formalities . The brethren were then admitted , and saluted the W . M . in the three degrees . Bro . Vincent , following an almost
universal custom in this district , installed his successor , and well did he sustain thc high prestige of the lotlge by his excellent and admirable working of the impressive ceremony . The VV . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —T . D . Hayes , S . W . ; W . 15 . Lloyd , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec ; | as . Chapman , S . D . ; R . J . Cock , J . D . ; C . Cooke , Ore . ; H . Mason , I . G . ;