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nsuin" - year : —Bros . Capt . Colvill , I . P . M . ; T . Hawken , c W * * VV . Rowe , J . W . ; Capt . Colvill , Treasurer ; R . Rich , p ' , - * , * ; ,, P . P . J . G . W . Secretary ; Hon . C . Agar Robartes , S . D . ; \ V . Beacock , J . D . ; Trcvail , D . C ; Garland , Organist ; J . O'Neill ) LO . ; Vincent , Steward ; P . Carrol , Tyler . About fiftv brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner , at ••' lie ' Royal Hotel . The lotlge has recently been decorated
, Bro . Solomon , of Truro , and three handsome stained srlass windows have been added by Bro . Fouracrc , of Stonehouse , and is now one of the most attractive Masonic halls in the province . BIRKENHEAD . —MERSEY LODGE ( N O . 477 ) . —The brethren ot this lodge assembled at the Masonic Chambers Argy le-street , Birkenhead , on Thursday evening , the
jith inst ., the special business being thc installation of the VV . M . elect . Considerable interest was evidently excited by the ceremony , as there was an attendance of nearly 120 brethren- Bio . R . Gvacie , W . M ., occupied the chair at the opening of thc lodge , and there was a good sprinkling of thc representative Masons of " the city of the future . " A lively tliscussion took place on thc minutes as to the
election of W . M ., antl after nearly an hour ' s debate , Bro . Donald Fraser was declared chosen for the chair during the next year , " or until his successor shall be regularly elected and installed in his stead . " The chair of Installing Master was occupied by Bro . W . Bulley , one of the past Grantl Officers of the province , and he proceetlcd to p lace Bro . Fraser in the chair of W . M . in a remarkably
effective manner . The following brethren were subse quently invested as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros R . Gracie , I . P . M ., Treasurer ; J . G . Adams , S . W . ; Wm Fulford , J . W . ; Samuel Jones , P . M ., Secretary ( rc-ap pointed ); John Dutton , S . D . ; Robt . Rhodes , J . D . ; T Brown , I . G . ; W . Lockyer , D . C . ; J . Proudloot antl J Perrin , Stewards ; J . Wooley , Organist ; and West , Tyler
It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Rotlan , who had for many years been the excellent Tyler of the lodge , but who had latterly become somewhat enfeebled by old age , should be paid the same salary he had received during active service , and that he should be allowed to visit the lodge whenever he felt able to do so . At the close of business , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet ,
supplied by Messrs . Fisk and Fairhurst , Castle-street , Liverpool , the newly-chaired VV . M . presiding during thc evening . He was supported by Bros . J . P . Piatt , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; W . Bulley , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; E . Friend , another P . Prov . G . O .-, F . K . Stevenson , P . Prov . G . S . B . * , E . G . Willoughby , P . M . 477 ; J . Griffiths , P . M . 477 ; and others . During the after-dinner speeches , which did not
begin till nearly ten o clock , the Mersey was referred to as one of the largest and most prosperous in the province . ST . AUSTELL . —LODGE PEACE AND HARMONY ( NO . 49 6 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . The lotlge was close tylcd at 2 p . m ., when VV . Bro . Truscott said that tlie I first thing he had to do was to present to Bro . Guy , P . M .,
i in the name of the lodge , a Past Master's jewel , which he ' did with many kind remarks of the services rendered by ; Bro . Guy to the lodge . Bro . Guy suitably replied . Bro . ; . Loye was presented , as the W . M . elect for thc coming year , with a board of Installed Masters , consisting of Bros . Colville , W . M . 310 , P . G . S . W . ; R . Rich , P . M . " -30 , :. P . Prov . G . J . W ; J . B . Paul , P . M . II : I , P . Prov . G . C . ; * E .
, G . Dyke , P . M . 49 6 , P . Prov . G . O . ; W . Guy , P . M .. 40 ( 1 , V . Prov . G . D . C . j J . Grigg , P . M . 49 6 , P . Prov . G . S . ; W . Giles , P . M . 49 6 ; W . Hicks , P . M . 49 6 ; J . P . Berryman , P . M . 49 6 ; R . G . Ross , P . M . II S , P . Prov . G . C ; E . Carlyon , P . M . 49 6 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; antl J . Tonkin , VV . M . 977 . The installation was most ably performed by Bro . VV . Truscott , W . M . 49 6 . The W . Master afterwards
appointed and invested the following officers for the coming year : —Bros . A . N . Jervis , S . W . ; T . J . Smith , J . W . ; Guy , P . M . Treasurer ; Paul , P . M . Chaplain ; Mason , S . D . ; Matthews , J . W . ; Mufford , I . G . ; Real , Tyler ; Kirkham , D . C . ; Wheeler , Steward ; Gregory , Secretary ; Guy , Steward to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . The brethren afterwards dined at Bro . Gregory ' s , White Hart Hotel .
NEWBURY . —LODGE OF HOPE ( No . 574 ) . —On New Year ' s Day there was a Masonic gathering in Newbury , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . John Bance , as W . M , of the Lodge of Hope , No . 574 . The ceremony , which was efficiently performed by the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . W . Biggs , of Reading , took place in the Council Chamber , the dimensions of which were scarcely sufficient
to accomodate the numerous body of Masons who assembled on the occasion . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Herbert , S . W . ; Ravenor , f J-W . ; Deller , Secretary ; G . M . Knight , S . D . ; Head , J . D . ; I Clover , Organist ; Fielder , D . C . ; VV . Knight , Steward ; : Hunt , I . G . ; Dodd , Tyler . The brethren resolved , on the } motion of Bro . Biggs , to make Bro . Deller a life member
j of the body , and present him with a testimonial , in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the lodge s for some years past , as Secretary and otherwise . At five ; 0 clock the brethren , numbering between 30 and 40 , sat ¦ "own to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Mr . Hamlen , of the White Hart Hotel , whose catering gave much satisfaction . The newly-installed W . M . presided ; and the
company included Bros . Biggs , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Portsmouth , " M . ; Wheeler , P . M . ; Daniels ( Oakley Lodge , Basing" ¦ Ae ); Bailey ( Reading ) ; A . Burns , I . P . M . ; T . Deller , •* M . ; B . Fielder , P . M . ; W . H . Herbert , S . W . ( in the vice chair ); R . Ravenor , J . W . ; G . M . Kni ght , A . Stradling , » ¦ Graham , A . Judd , J . T . Stacey , C . P . Smith , W . Knight ,
* ¦ Knight , Tegg , Corderoy , J . Carter , J . Brooke , Hammond , 7 Glover , J . O'Farrel , G . J . Cosbum , F . Head , F . II . May"urch , R . Johnston , S . Hunt , E . L . Farrow , T . Dodd , tec i * table was adorned by several handsome vases , filled Jith choice flowers , presented for the occasion ; and the ta * " ° ^ " le room vverc decorated with more than usual . - te ty Bros . Stephen and William Kni ght , who were
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much complimented upon the success of their labours . The room was festooned with evergreens and flowers , and well executed Masonic designs , which gave an appropriateness to tlie whole . The Prince of Wales ' s plume occupied a prominent position in rear eif the W . M . ' s seat , the heir-apparent being Grantl Master of the Order . Beneath this was thc well-known Masonic motto , "Audi , I'iilc , Tncc . " At tlie
opposite end of the room appeareel the words " Peace , " " Unity , " and " Plenty , " while at the sides were" Charity , " and " A Happy New Year . " The general effect was excellent , antl greatly admired . The musical arrangements were kindly directed by Bro . Glover , who ably accompanied on the pianoforte . Dessert having been introduced , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and thc Craft , "
and remarked that the sons of our beloved Queen were probably the greatest patrons of Freemasonry of any Royal family since the world began . The healths of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the most Worshipful Grand Master , and the rest of the Royal Family , " " The Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Right Worshipful the
Deputy-Grand Master , Lorel Skelmersdale ; and the rest of thc Grand Officers of England , past and present , " were severally honoured , after which the VV . M . proposed the health of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart , . M . P . " He ( the W . M . ) had hoped to have seen this gathering honoured by the presence of Sir Daniel Gooch , their worthy Provincial
Grand Master , but a family meeting on New Years Day , which Sir "Daniel never set aside , had prevented him accepting the invitation . They were all aware that there was no one more anxious to promote the prosperity of the Craft , or who more deserved the goodwill , friendship , and fraternity of all Masons than Sir Daniel Gooch . He regretted that the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master , and their late D . P . G . M . ( the Rev . Sir J . VV . Hayes , Bart . ) , had also been unable to accept his invitation , through family gatherings . The VV . M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Barron Fielder , P . S . G . W ., who , in returning thanks , remarked upon the increasing prosperity of this province , which , he believed , would be inferior to none in England in a few
years , if the members throughout the province worked together as the brethren did in Newbury . The W . M . next proposed " Thc Health of the Very Worshi pful the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " for whom Bro . Biggs , P . G . S ., responded , and , in doing so , expressed the pleasure he had derived in seeing how greatly the Loyal
Berkshire Lodge had , 111 all respects , improved during thc past seven or eight years . He felt gratified to be able to state also that Freemasonry had progressed satisfactoril y throughout the entire province , and insteatl of there being but eight lodges , when Sir Daniel antl he took ofiice in the province * , there were now fourteen . A new lodge was about to be opened at Maidenhead for residents in that
neighbourhood . A new lodge had been started at Hi gh Wycombe , and he much regretted to say that a very distressing event had occured in connection with it . He received nn invitation from Bro . Jesse Owen , the founder , and first VV . M . of the lotlge , to visit it ; but a day or two before the appointed time he was grieved to learn tbat Bro . Owen had dropped down dead , and it so happened ,
by a melancholy coincidence , that on the very day their departed brother was to have met him in the Wycombe Lodge , he was buried in Highgate Cemetery . An effort was being made to secure the election of the daughter of their lamented brother to the Masonic Girls' School , and he hoped the Newbury brethren would kindly reserve their votes for this deserving case . Bro . Biggs
concluded by proposing " The Health of the VV . M ., " and remarked that he had never installed anyone with greater pleasure than in this instance . Bro . Bance had fillet ! thc office of Stcwanl of the Masonic Charities on more than one occasion , and he ( Bro . Biggs ) felt perfectly sure , from the interest he had shown in Freemasonry , that he would perform all thc duties required of him in his new
position , and promote the prosperity of the lodge over which he hatl been chosen to preside * . Thc W . M ., in responding , thanked Bro . Biggs for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and expressed his appreciation of the kindness of the brethren in having placed him in the position he occupied , antl which he regarded as a great honour . He assured the brethren that nothing should be
wanting on his part to promote the interests of Freemasonry in general and those of this lodge in particular . He hatl not entered upon the position he occupied without giving a full consideration to its responsibilities , and he hoped to discharge his duties in a manner that woultl reflect credit both upon himself and the lotlge . The following toasts were also honoured : — "The Immediate P . M .,
Bro . Burns , and the other P . M . s of the Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Burns ; " The Installing Master , " acknowledged by Bro . Biggs ; " The Visiting Brethren , " replied to b y Bros . Wheeler , Portsmouth , Daniels , and Bailey ; " The Masonic Charities , " responded to by Bro . Wheeler ; "The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge , " acknowledged by
Bros . Herbert , Ravernor , Glover , G . M . Knight , W . Knight , and S . Hunt ; " The Tyler's Toast , " given by Bro . Dodd ; " The Health of Bros . S . and W . Knight , " with thanks for their services as decorators of the room ( proposed by Bro . Cosbum ) , & c . Some excellent songs were renderetl b y Bros . S . Hunt , A . Stradling , Wheeler , Glover , Farrow , and others , antl at eleven o'clock ^ , the festive gathering broke
up . REDRUTH . — LODGE or LOVE AND LIHEHAI . ITY ( NO . 389 ) . —The annual festival was held on Monday , nth inst ., when Bro . E . S . Angove was elected the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was very impressively performed by the Installing Master , Bro . P . M . Trcgay , assisted by the I . P . M ., Bro . Cock . The finances of the lodge were reported to be in a very satisfactory
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state , showing a balance of about £ 90 in the Treasurer ' s hands , after paying £ 40 for a piece of freehold property in a most desirable situation in the centre of the town for the purpose of building a new lodge-room . The VV . M . then invested the following as his officers : —Bros . E . M . Cock , I . P . M . ; T . H . Martin , S . W . ; John Thomas , J . W . ; Willcock , Chaplain ; J . H . Reynolds , P . M ., Treasurer ; J .
Hocking , jun ., P . M .., Secretary ; G . S . Bray , Assistant Secretary ; W . Tresseder , S . D . ; T . S . Kistler , J . D . ; E . T . Pearce , D . C . ; R . Rodda , I . G . ; and Chapman and Pembcrthy , Stewards . Bro . Polkinhorne was re-elected Tyler unanimously after thirteen years previous service . The banquet was held at Bro . Tabb's hotel , and was largely attended . There were visiting brethren from Phcenix and
Fortitude ( Truro ) , Boscawen , Love and Honour , True and Faithful , and Cornubian . The lodge is in a very prosperous condition , numbering 103 subscribing members . DEAL . —WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 784 ) . —On Thursday last the installation of the VV . M . of the Wellington Lodge took place in their lodge-room , Park-street . This interesting ceremony was ably performed by Bro . A . E .
Ralph , P . M . and P . G . J . D . of Kent . After Bro . John Edward Apps , P . M ., was duly installed , he appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . Woon , S . W . ; Goodhall , J . . ; C E . Shirley Woolmer , Chaplain ; Apps , Treasurer ; W . U . Cavell , P . M . and P . Prov G . S . D . of Kent , Secretary ; J . Doorne , P . M ., Organist ; VV . H . Hayman , S . D . ; F . Fitch , J . D . ; T . Paul , D . C ;
T . Stubbs , I . G . ; T . J . Woodruff , S . ; W . J . A . Norris , Tyler . After thc business of the lodge was over , about forty of the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Mrs . Allen , of the Royal Hotel , in her usual excellent style . After the cloth was removed , the customary loyal , patriotic , and Masonic toasts were given by the iW . M ., and duly responded to ; after which came
the usual complimentary toasts . The Rev . Chaplain gave a lucid and extensive description of the origin of Craft Masonry . He clearly showed the important advantage of Masonry in bringing men together of all graeles of religious opinions , so long as they are believers in the Great Architect of the Universe ; teaching men morality in its purest principles , and to avoid all bad propensities . The
evening was interspersed with some excellent songs from Bros . Doorne , Emmerson , Usher , Dow , Bordeaux , Meson , and others , and a very enjoyable and pleasant evening was spent , which will doubtless long be remembered by all present . MILLBROOK . —LODGE MERIDIAN ( NO . 893 ) . —Thc members met on Monday , nth inst ., for the purpose of
removing their lodge to a more convenient and extensive building , "The National Schoolroom , " to meet the requirements of this flourishing lodge . On this occasion the W . M ., Bro . H . Filmer , presented the lodge with a very handsome silk banner , on a blue-and-white ground , the centre of which contains the whole of the emblems of Freemasonry . On the top is thc plume of thc M . W . G . M . of
England , and at the bottom thc armorial bearings of the R . W . P . G . M . of Cornwall , with the motto " One and All . " Bro . Nicholls was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The W . M . was assisted by Bros . W . II . Bickford , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; E . Poor ( P . M . of Carew Lodge ) , P . G . P . ; W . Coath , I . P . M .,- W . H . Clarke , P . M . ; W . Harris , P . M . ; W . Came , P . S . D . -, W . Cawse , S . W . ; R . J .
Laity , J . W . ; S . Hatchings , S . D . ; J . Broadhurst , J . D . ; W . I lockaday , I . G . ; and A . Fisher , Ty ler . The brethren adjourned to thc Commercial Inn , where an excellent banquet was provided by the host , and numerous loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with enthusiasm . The new lodge-room has been beautifully fitted and decorated by Bro . G . Harris , P . M ., Millbrook , and reflects creat credit on his taste and abilities .
LIVERPOOL . —PRINCE OF WALES LODGE ( No . 1035 ) . — Thc annual installation meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., when there was a very numcrcus gathering of members antl visitors . The chair was taken and thc lodge opened by Bro . G . Sculthorpe , P . M ., who was supported by the following officers and members of the Prince of Wales : —Bros . G . Morgan , P . M . ;
T . Foggard , P . M ., M . C . ; J . F . Newell , P . M . ; J . W . Turley , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; J . Salmon , J . W . ; J . B . Bunting , Treas . ; W . Westbury , S . D . ; A . Salmon , J . D . ; L . Peake , I . G . ; J . Donkin , J . Whaites , A . Willis , J . Stephens , T . Hugo , W . Nelson , M . Walmsley , D . Robertson , J . W . McWean , T . M . Stothcr , G . Andrews , J . Hamson , J . P . Bryan , T . McWean , C W . Stewart , T . Mason ,
R . Pritchard , W . T . Rees , VV . Fothergill , R . Richardson , R . H . Forshaw , W . Forrester , J . Barlow , J . Richardson , G . Mitchell , ] . Law , T . Ormiston , W . Yeoman , F . Wells , S . K . Gardham , J . Smith , II . Tyrer , W . D . Walker , H . Wilson , R . Ingham , J . Bird , W . Nicholson , C Peake , W . J . Mullin , G . " D . Peake , If . Robinson , F . II . Cox , R . Crawford , J . Pratt , R . Seddon , W . Longcakc , II . Balmcr , J . H .
Grucr , A . Kerr , and T . Slurlaw . 1 he visitors present were : —Bros . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Healing , P . M . and Treas . 1264 ; J . P . McArthur , P . M . 108 ( 1 ; T . Lowe , P . G . S . B . ; C . E . Bryan , 1313 ; J . Hocken , P . M . C 73 ; R . P . France , J . D . 394 ; H . MacAulay , 339 ; W . Tolmie , 339 ; W . G . Veale , Org , 249 ; A . Peters , 126 7 ; Captain T . Berry , ist ; G . Woellam , 1473 ; J . B . Mac
Kenzie , 1356 ; and others . After thc minutes hatl been confirmed , antl the transaction of some formal business , Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . S . G . D . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . S . Allpass , P . G . S . ) proceeded to instal Bro . J . F . Newell , P . M ., in the chair of the W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation work was very admirably
performed b y Bro . Wylie , and he received very valuable help from Bro . T . Fozzard , P . M ., who gave the charges to the officers with his usual force and impressiveness . The newly installed W . M . subsequently invested the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . M . Walmsley , S . W . ; A . Willis , J . W . ; J . B . Bunting
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nsuin" - year : —Bros . Capt . Colvill , I . P . M . ; T . Hawken , c W * * VV . Rowe , J . W . ; Capt . Colvill , Treasurer ; R . Rich , p ' , - * , * ; ,, P . P . J . G . W . Secretary ; Hon . C . Agar Robartes , S . D . ; \ V . Beacock , J . D . ; Trcvail , D . C ; Garland , Organist ; J . O'Neill ) LO . ; Vincent , Steward ; P . Carrol , Tyler . About fiftv brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner , at ••' lie ' Royal Hotel . The lotlge has recently been decorated
, Bro . Solomon , of Truro , and three handsome stained srlass windows have been added by Bro . Fouracrc , of Stonehouse , and is now one of the most attractive Masonic halls in the province . BIRKENHEAD . —MERSEY LODGE ( N O . 477 ) . —The brethren ot this lodge assembled at the Masonic Chambers Argy le-street , Birkenhead , on Thursday evening , the
jith inst ., the special business being thc installation of the VV . M . elect . Considerable interest was evidently excited by the ceremony , as there was an attendance of nearly 120 brethren- Bio . R . Gvacie , W . M ., occupied the chair at the opening of thc lodge , and there was a good sprinkling of thc representative Masons of " the city of the future . " A lively tliscussion took place on thc minutes as to the
election of W . M ., antl after nearly an hour ' s debate , Bro . Donald Fraser was declared chosen for the chair during the next year , " or until his successor shall be regularly elected and installed in his stead . " The chair of Installing Master was occupied by Bro . W . Bulley , one of the past Grantl Officers of the province , and he proceetlcd to p lace Bro . Fraser in the chair of W . M . in a remarkably
effective manner . The following brethren were subse quently invested as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros R . Gracie , I . P . M ., Treasurer ; J . G . Adams , S . W . ; Wm Fulford , J . W . ; Samuel Jones , P . M ., Secretary ( rc-ap pointed ); John Dutton , S . D . ; Robt . Rhodes , J . D . ; T Brown , I . G . ; W . Lockyer , D . C . ; J . Proudloot antl J Perrin , Stewards ; J . Wooley , Organist ; and West , Tyler
It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Rotlan , who had for many years been the excellent Tyler of the lodge , but who had latterly become somewhat enfeebled by old age , should be paid the same salary he had received during active service , and that he should be allowed to visit the lodge whenever he felt able to do so . At the close of business , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet ,
supplied by Messrs . Fisk and Fairhurst , Castle-street , Liverpool , the newly-chaired VV . M . presiding during thc evening . He was supported by Bros . J . P . Piatt , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; W . Bulley , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; E . Friend , another P . Prov . G . O .-, F . K . Stevenson , P . Prov . G . S . B . * , E . G . Willoughby , P . M . 477 ; J . Griffiths , P . M . 477 ; and others . During the after-dinner speeches , which did not
begin till nearly ten o clock , the Mersey was referred to as one of the largest and most prosperous in the province . ST . AUSTELL . —LODGE PEACE AND HARMONY ( NO . 49 6 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . The lotlge was close tylcd at 2 p . m ., when VV . Bro . Truscott said that tlie I first thing he had to do was to present to Bro . Guy , P . M .,
i in the name of the lodge , a Past Master's jewel , which he ' did with many kind remarks of the services rendered by ; Bro . Guy to the lodge . Bro . Guy suitably replied . Bro . ; . Loye was presented , as the W . M . elect for thc coming year , with a board of Installed Masters , consisting of Bros . Colville , W . M . 310 , P . G . S . W . ; R . Rich , P . M . " -30 , :. P . Prov . G . J . W ; J . B . Paul , P . M . II : I , P . Prov . G . C . ; * E .
, G . Dyke , P . M . 49 6 , P . Prov . G . O . ; W . Guy , P . M .. 40 ( 1 , V . Prov . G . D . C . j J . Grigg , P . M . 49 6 , P . Prov . G . S . ; W . Giles , P . M . 49 6 ; W . Hicks , P . M . 49 6 ; J . P . Berryman , P . M . 49 6 ; R . G . Ross , P . M . II S , P . Prov . G . C ; E . Carlyon , P . M . 49 6 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; antl J . Tonkin , VV . M . 977 . The installation was most ably performed by Bro . VV . Truscott , W . M . 49 6 . The W . Master afterwards
appointed and invested the following officers for the coming year : —Bros . A . N . Jervis , S . W . ; T . J . Smith , J . W . ; Guy , P . M . Treasurer ; Paul , P . M . Chaplain ; Mason , S . D . ; Matthews , J . W . ; Mufford , I . G . ; Real , Tyler ; Kirkham , D . C . ; Wheeler , Steward ; Gregory , Secretary ; Guy , Steward to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . The brethren afterwards dined at Bro . Gregory ' s , White Hart Hotel .
NEWBURY . —LODGE OF HOPE ( No . 574 ) . —On New Year ' s Day there was a Masonic gathering in Newbury , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . John Bance , as W . M , of the Lodge of Hope , No . 574 . The ceremony , which was efficiently performed by the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . W . Biggs , of Reading , took place in the Council Chamber , the dimensions of which were scarcely sufficient
to accomodate the numerous body of Masons who assembled on the occasion . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Herbert , S . W . ; Ravenor , f J-W . ; Deller , Secretary ; G . M . Knight , S . D . ; Head , J . D . ; I Clover , Organist ; Fielder , D . C . ; VV . Knight , Steward ; : Hunt , I . G . ; Dodd , Tyler . The brethren resolved , on the } motion of Bro . Biggs , to make Bro . Deller a life member
j of the body , and present him with a testimonial , in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the lodge s for some years past , as Secretary and otherwise . At five ; 0 clock the brethren , numbering between 30 and 40 , sat ¦ "own to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Mr . Hamlen , of the White Hart Hotel , whose catering gave much satisfaction . The newly-installed W . M . presided ; and the
company included Bros . Biggs , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Portsmouth , " M . ; Wheeler , P . M . ; Daniels ( Oakley Lodge , Basing" ¦ Ae ); Bailey ( Reading ) ; A . Burns , I . P . M . ; T . Deller , •* M . ; B . Fielder , P . M . ; W . H . Herbert , S . W . ( in the vice chair ); R . Ravenor , J . W . ; G . M . Kni ght , A . Stradling , » ¦ Graham , A . Judd , J . T . Stacey , C . P . Smith , W . Knight ,
* ¦ Knight , Tegg , Corderoy , J . Carter , J . Brooke , Hammond , 7 Glover , J . O'Farrel , G . J . Cosbum , F . Head , F . II . May"urch , R . Johnston , S . Hunt , E . L . Farrow , T . Dodd , tec i * table was adorned by several handsome vases , filled Jith choice flowers , presented for the occasion ; and the ta * " ° ^ " le room vverc decorated with more than usual . - te ty Bros . Stephen and William Kni ght , who were
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much complimented upon the success of their labours . The room was festooned with evergreens and flowers , and well executed Masonic designs , which gave an appropriateness to tlie whole . The Prince of Wales ' s plume occupied a prominent position in rear eif the W . M . ' s seat , the heir-apparent being Grantl Master of the Order . Beneath this was thc well-known Masonic motto , "Audi , I'iilc , Tncc . " At tlie
opposite end of the room appeareel the words " Peace , " " Unity , " and " Plenty , " while at the sides were" Charity , " and " A Happy New Year . " The general effect was excellent , antl greatly admired . The musical arrangements were kindly directed by Bro . Glover , who ably accompanied on the pianoforte . Dessert having been introduced , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and thc Craft , "
and remarked that the sons of our beloved Queen were probably the greatest patrons of Freemasonry of any Royal family since the world began . The healths of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the most Worshipful Grand Master , and the rest of the Royal Family , " " The Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Right Worshipful the
Deputy-Grand Master , Lorel Skelmersdale ; and the rest of thc Grand Officers of England , past and present , " were severally honoured , after which the VV . M . proposed the health of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart , . M . P . " He ( the W . M . ) had hoped to have seen this gathering honoured by the presence of Sir Daniel Gooch , their worthy Provincial
Grand Master , but a family meeting on New Years Day , which Sir "Daniel never set aside , had prevented him accepting the invitation . They were all aware that there was no one more anxious to promote the prosperity of the Craft , or who more deserved the goodwill , friendship , and fraternity of all Masons than Sir Daniel Gooch . He regretted that the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master , and their late D . P . G . M . ( the Rev . Sir J . VV . Hayes , Bart . ) , had also been unable to accept his invitation , through family gatherings . The VV . M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Barron Fielder , P . S . G . W ., who , in returning thanks , remarked upon the increasing prosperity of this province , which , he believed , would be inferior to none in England in a few
years , if the members throughout the province worked together as the brethren did in Newbury . The W . M . next proposed " Thc Health of the Very Worshi pful the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " for whom Bro . Biggs , P . G . S ., responded , and , in doing so , expressed the pleasure he had derived in seeing how greatly the Loyal
Berkshire Lodge had , 111 all respects , improved during thc past seven or eight years . He felt gratified to be able to state also that Freemasonry had progressed satisfactoril y throughout the entire province , and insteatl of there being but eight lodges , when Sir Daniel antl he took ofiice in the province * , there were now fourteen . A new lodge was about to be opened at Maidenhead for residents in that
neighbourhood . A new lodge had been started at Hi gh Wycombe , and he much regretted to say that a very distressing event had occured in connection with it . He received nn invitation from Bro . Jesse Owen , the founder , and first VV . M . of the lotlge , to visit it ; but a day or two before the appointed time he was grieved to learn tbat Bro . Owen had dropped down dead , and it so happened ,
by a melancholy coincidence , that on the very day their departed brother was to have met him in the Wycombe Lodge , he was buried in Highgate Cemetery . An effort was being made to secure the election of the daughter of their lamented brother to the Masonic Girls' School , and he hoped the Newbury brethren would kindly reserve their votes for this deserving case . Bro . Biggs
concluded by proposing " The Health of the VV . M ., " and remarked that he had never installed anyone with greater pleasure than in this instance . Bro . Bance had fillet ! thc office of Stcwanl of the Masonic Charities on more than one occasion , and he ( Bro . Biggs ) felt perfectly sure , from the interest he had shown in Freemasonry , that he would perform all thc duties required of him in his new
position , and promote the prosperity of the lodge over which he hatl been chosen to preside * . Thc W . M ., in responding , thanked Bro . Biggs for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and expressed his appreciation of the kindness of the brethren in having placed him in the position he occupied , antl which he regarded as a great honour . He assured the brethren that nothing should be
wanting on his part to promote the interests of Freemasonry in general and those of this lodge in particular . He hatl not entered upon the position he occupied without giving a full consideration to its responsibilities , and he hoped to discharge his duties in a manner that woultl reflect credit both upon himself and the lotlge . The following toasts were also honoured : — "The Immediate P . M .,
Bro . Burns , and the other P . M . s of the Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Burns ; " The Installing Master , " acknowledged by Bro . Biggs ; " The Visiting Brethren , " replied to b y Bros . Wheeler , Portsmouth , Daniels , and Bailey ; " The Masonic Charities , " responded to by Bro . Wheeler ; "The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge , " acknowledged by
Bros . Herbert , Ravernor , Glover , G . M . Knight , W . Knight , and S . Hunt ; " The Tyler's Toast , " given by Bro . Dodd ; " The Health of Bros . S . and W . Knight , " with thanks for their services as decorators of the room ( proposed by Bro . Cosbum ) , & c . Some excellent songs were renderetl b y Bros . S . Hunt , A . Stradling , Wheeler , Glover , Farrow , and others , antl at eleven o'clock ^ , the festive gathering broke
up . REDRUTH . — LODGE or LOVE AND LIHEHAI . ITY ( NO . 389 ) . —The annual festival was held on Monday , nth inst ., when Bro . E . S . Angove was elected the W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was very impressively performed by the Installing Master , Bro . P . M . Trcgay , assisted by the I . P . M ., Bro . Cock . The finances of the lodge were reported to be in a very satisfactory
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state , showing a balance of about £ 90 in the Treasurer ' s hands , after paying £ 40 for a piece of freehold property in a most desirable situation in the centre of the town for the purpose of building a new lodge-room . The VV . M . then invested the following as his officers : —Bros . E . M . Cock , I . P . M . ; T . H . Martin , S . W . ; John Thomas , J . W . ; Willcock , Chaplain ; J . H . Reynolds , P . M ., Treasurer ; J .
Hocking , jun ., P . M .., Secretary ; G . S . Bray , Assistant Secretary ; W . Tresseder , S . D . ; T . S . Kistler , J . D . ; E . T . Pearce , D . C . ; R . Rodda , I . G . ; and Chapman and Pembcrthy , Stewards . Bro . Polkinhorne was re-elected Tyler unanimously after thirteen years previous service . The banquet was held at Bro . Tabb's hotel , and was largely attended . There were visiting brethren from Phcenix and
Fortitude ( Truro ) , Boscawen , Love and Honour , True and Faithful , and Cornubian . The lodge is in a very prosperous condition , numbering 103 subscribing members . DEAL . —WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 784 ) . —On Thursday last the installation of the VV . M . of the Wellington Lodge took place in their lodge-room , Park-street . This interesting ceremony was ably performed by Bro . A . E .
Ralph , P . M . and P . G . J . D . of Kent . After Bro . John Edward Apps , P . M ., was duly installed , he appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . Woon , S . W . ; Goodhall , J . . ; C E . Shirley Woolmer , Chaplain ; Apps , Treasurer ; W . U . Cavell , P . M . and P . Prov G . S . D . of Kent , Secretary ; J . Doorne , P . M ., Organist ; VV . H . Hayman , S . D . ; F . Fitch , J . D . ; T . Paul , D . C ;
T . Stubbs , I . G . ; T . J . Woodruff , S . ; W . J . A . Norris , Tyler . After thc business of the lodge was over , about forty of the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Mrs . Allen , of the Royal Hotel , in her usual excellent style . After the cloth was removed , the customary loyal , patriotic , and Masonic toasts were given by the iW . M ., and duly responded to ; after which came
the usual complimentary toasts . The Rev . Chaplain gave a lucid and extensive description of the origin of Craft Masonry . He clearly showed the important advantage of Masonry in bringing men together of all graeles of religious opinions , so long as they are believers in the Great Architect of the Universe ; teaching men morality in its purest principles , and to avoid all bad propensities . The
evening was interspersed with some excellent songs from Bros . Doorne , Emmerson , Usher , Dow , Bordeaux , Meson , and others , and a very enjoyable and pleasant evening was spent , which will doubtless long be remembered by all present . MILLBROOK . —LODGE MERIDIAN ( NO . 893 ) . —Thc members met on Monday , nth inst ., for the purpose of
removing their lodge to a more convenient and extensive building , "The National Schoolroom , " to meet the requirements of this flourishing lodge . On this occasion the W . M ., Bro . H . Filmer , presented the lodge with a very handsome silk banner , on a blue-and-white ground , the centre of which contains the whole of the emblems of Freemasonry . On the top is thc plume of thc M . W . G . M . of
England , and at the bottom thc armorial bearings of the R . W . P . G . M . of Cornwall , with the motto " One and All . " Bro . Nicholls was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The W . M . was assisted by Bros . W . II . Bickford , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; E . Poor ( P . M . of Carew Lodge ) , P . G . P . ; W . Coath , I . P . M .,- W . H . Clarke , P . M . ; W . Harris , P . M . ; W . Came , P . S . D . -, W . Cawse , S . W . ; R . J .
Laity , J . W . ; S . Hatchings , S . D . ; J . Broadhurst , J . D . ; W . I lockaday , I . G . ; and A . Fisher , Ty ler . The brethren adjourned to thc Commercial Inn , where an excellent banquet was provided by the host , and numerous loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with enthusiasm . The new lodge-room has been beautifully fitted and decorated by Bro . G . Harris , P . M ., Millbrook , and reflects creat credit on his taste and abilities .
LIVERPOOL . —PRINCE OF WALES LODGE ( No . 1035 ) . — Thc annual installation meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., when there was a very numcrcus gathering of members antl visitors . The chair was taken and thc lodge opened by Bro . G . Sculthorpe , P . M ., who was supported by the following officers and members of the Prince of Wales : —Bros . G . Morgan , P . M . ;
T . Foggard , P . M ., M . C . ; J . F . Newell , P . M . ; J . W . Turley , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; J . Salmon , J . W . ; J . B . Bunting , Treas . ; W . Westbury , S . D . ; A . Salmon , J . D . ; L . Peake , I . G . ; J . Donkin , J . Whaites , A . Willis , J . Stephens , T . Hugo , W . Nelson , M . Walmsley , D . Robertson , J . W . McWean , T . M . Stothcr , G . Andrews , J . Hamson , J . P . Bryan , T . McWean , C W . Stewart , T . Mason ,
R . Pritchard , W . T . Rees , VV . Fothergill , R . Richardson , R . H . Forshaw , W . Forrester , J . Barlow , J . Richardson , G . Mitchell , ] . Law , T . Ormiston , W . Yeoman , F . Wells , S . K . Gardham , J . Smith , II . Tyrer , W . D . Walker , H . Wilson , R . Ingham , J . Bird , W . Nicholson , C Peake , W . J . Mullin , G . " D . Peake , If . Robinson , F . II . Cox , R . Crawford , J . Pratt , R . Seddon , W . Longcakc , II . Balmcr , J . H .
Grucr , A . Kerr , and T . Slurlaw . 1 he visitors present were : —Bros . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Healing , P . M . and Treas . 1264 ; J . P . McArthur , P . M . 108 ( 1 ; T . Lowe , P . G . S . B . ; C . E . Bryan , 1313 ; J . Hocken , P . M . C 73 ; R . P . France , J . D . 394 ; H . MacAulay , 339 ; W . Tolmie , 339 ; W . G . Veale , Org , 249 ; A . Peters , 126 7 ; Captain T . Berry , ist ; G . Woellam , 1473 ; J . B . Mac
Kenzie , 1356 ; and others . After thc minutes hatl been confirmed , antl the transaction of some formal business , Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . S . G . D . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . S . Allpass , P . G . S . ) proceeded to instal Bro . J . F . Newell , P . M ., in the chair of the W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation work was very admirably
performed b y Bro . Wylie , and he received very valuable help from Bro . T . Fozzard , P . M ., who gave the charges to the officers with his usual force and impressiveness . The newly installed W . M . subsequently invested the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . M . Walmsley , S . W . ; A . Willis , J . W . ; J . B . Bunting