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P . M . ( again unanimously re-elected ) Treasurer ; J . W . Mc Wean , Secretary ; Bro . T . McWean , Assistant Secretary ; Fisher , S . D . ; R . R . Forshaw , J . D .-, G . Stephens , S . S .-, J . Whaites , J . S . ; T . Fozzard , P . M . M . C . ; and J . P . Bryaii , Organist . A special choir gave a very choice selection of appropriate pieces in splendid style at the opening of the 1 > dge in the third tlegree , the salutation of the VV . M ., the
placing of the S . W . and J . W . in their chairs , and at thc close of the lodge . After several applications for charity hail been heard , the lodge was closed in solemn form , anil the brethren adjourned to the installation banquet at " The Liverpool , " Limited , Rumford-street , where a very sumpluous repast was provided by Bro Ballard . The usual toyal , Masonic , and charitable toasts were given during the
evening , Bro . J . F . Newell , the W . M ., presiding in a very able mannoi " . A capital selection of music was given by Bros . Barlow , Bryan ( who was also the accompanist ) , Rees , Gilfillan , Forshaw , and Forrester . The after-dinner proceeelings were singularly pleasant and enjoyable . LIVERPOOL . —WALTON LODGE ( NO . 1086 ) . —The tenth anniversary meeting of this prosperous and well-worked
lodge , for the installation of its W . M ., was held at the St . Lawrence ' s Schools , Croyland-street , Walton-road , on Wednesday , the 6 th inst . The brethren assembled at 4 p . m . There were present Bros . Wm . Sephton , W . M . ; J . P . McArthur , I . P . M . ; J . Grimes , S . W . ; C . McEwen , Secretary ; Jos . Ellis , S . D . ; Geo . Hanmer , J . D . ; Wm . Walker , I . G . ; Wm . Archer , P . M ., W . M . elect ; Jno . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S . ;
Jas . Goodacre , P . M . ; J . C Lunt , P . M . ; R . Abraham , P . M . Bros . Councillor Capt . Drunsfield , Rev . C . R . Hyde , LL . D ., Dr . Parry , Dr . Lewis , Capt . Moore , Capt . Reid , G . J . Townsend , VV . G . Sharpe , J . J . Savage , W . IL Beardwood , R . Beckett , H . Gill , G . Cain , J . Griffiths , & c , eK : c Visitors : —Jno . Jones , P . M . 216 ; G . Sculthorp , P . M . 1033 ; Jno . Pemberton , 1274 , and P . M . 1264 ; II . Williams , P . M .
249 ; Jno . S . Dixon , VV . M . 126 4 ; C . Leighton , W . M . 1 ** 2 *;; R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; Wm . Smith , S . W . 1233 ; Win . Roberts , J . W . 1264 ; Dr . McGregor , 680 , and others . The lodge was opened by the W . M . The minutes , so far as related to the election of the W . M . antl Treasurer , were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Jno . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S ., took the
chair as Installing Master , when Bro . Archer , P . M ., VV . M . elect , was presented by Bros . McArthur , P . M . and Wm . Sephton , I . P . M . The lotlge was opened in the 3 rd tlegree , and a board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Archer was duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite . The brethren below the chair were then re-admitted , and the WML was duly proclaimed and
saluted in the three degrees . The W . M . then appointed anil invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Sephton , I . P . M . ; C . McEwen , S . W . ; J . Ellis , J . W . ; Jas . Goodacre , P . M ., Treasurer ; Rev . Dr , Hyde , Chaplain ; Jno . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S ., D . of C ; G , Hanmer , Secretary ; Wm . Walker , S . D . ; G . J . Townsend , J . D . ; VV . G . Sharpe , I . G . ; W . H . Beardwood , S . S . ; J . J ,
Savage , J . S . ; M . Williamson was unanimously elected Tyler . The Installing Master gave the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , antl brethren , in a very able manner . Bro . McArthur , P . M ., proposed , and Bro , Sephton , I . P . M ., seconded , " That the cordial and hearty thanks of the lodge are due , and are hereby tendered , tc Bro . Lunt , for the very able manner in which he performed
the duties of Installing Master , " which was carried unanimously . Bro . Lunt thanked the brethren . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet in the Large I In . ll , which was decorated for the occasion with flags e > f all nations and Masonic decorations in evergreens , the tables being beautifully decorated . Upwards of Jt brethren sat down . The cloth being removed , thc
usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed anil responded to . Bro . Councillor Capt . DransnV-ld , responded for the Army , Navy , anil Auxiliary Forces . Bro . Lunt , Pniv . G . S ., responded for the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro Sephton proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Archer , VV . M ., responded . Bro . Archer , VV . M ., proposed the Installing Master , antl saitl lie * had never heard the ceremony
so well worked before , and congratulated Bro . Lunt upon his efficiency . Bro . Lunt responded , and alluded to our late Bro . Capt . Mott , who hail always performed that ceremony , excepting on one occasion , when Bro . J . C . Lunt , P . M ., installed his successor . Bro . Abraham responded for the P . M . ' s , he having come from Manchester on purpose to be present . Bro . McEwen , S . W ., responded for the Officers .
Bro . Goodacre , l ' . M ., Treasurer , responded for the Masonic Charities , and Bro . Vines , P . M ., for the Visitors . 1 he brethren spent a very pleasant evening , the enjoyment of which was considerably enhanced by Bro . Jones , P . M ., 2 if ) , who accompanied the songs on the piano . Bro . Gill performed on the " Fairy Bells , " which was highly appreciated by the brethren . Thc dinner antl wines fully
sustained the reputation of Bro . Casey . BRIGG . —ANCHOLME LODGE ( NO . 1282 ) . —At a lodge of emergency held on January , 4 th inst ., Bro . Thos . Fryer , who was unanimously elected at a previous regular lodge as VV . M . for the ensuing year , was formally installed in the chair by W . M . Copeland , P . M . of Pelham Pillar , No . 792 , Grimsby , assisted by P . M . ' s Wm . Pigatt , T . Marris ,
and Geo . Nelson , of the Ancholme . 1 he following brethren were afterwards suitably addessed and invested as officers by the newly appointed W . M ., viz .: the Rev . T . E . Hodgson , S . W . ; and C . W . A . Field , | . W . ; J . Wilson , S . D . ; T . B . Dalton , J . D . ; C L . Hett , I . G . ; J . Cawkwell , T \ ler ; W . IL Paterson , D . C ; J . Spring , Organist ; E . Abraham , Steward ; antl T . Cleugh , Secretary . The
Treasurer elect was unavoidably absent . The W . M . next having most feelingly thanked the brethren for the great honour they had conferred upon him by placing him in the proud position he then occupied as Master of the lodge , said that a most pleasing duty devolved upon him before he sat down ; indeed , nothing could have given him greater pleasure than that of attaching to the breast of Bro . Wm . Pigott , a Past Master's jewel , and he begged his
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acceptance of the same as a token from his brethren of their high esteem and appreciation of the very able manner in which he hatl discharged his duties as W . M . during his year of office . Bro . Pigott , who was evidently taken by surprise , rose under considerable emotion , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for their handsome jiresent , assuring them that whenever he wore that jewel , it woultl always
remind him of their kindness and his obligation to promote to his utmost the prosperity of the lodge . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Copeland , who had performed his work as Installing Master in a very efficient aud admirable manner . Thanks were also given to P . M . ' s Wm . Pigott , T . Marris , antl G . Nelson , for their valuable assistance , which were suitably and pleasingly
acknowledged by each . After hearty good wishes had been given by the visitors , eV-c , the lotlge was closed in due form , antl the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where a sumptuous complimentary banquet was given to Bro . Pigott , the retiring Master . During thc evening the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to by appropriate speeches . Special enthusiasm , however , was
evoketl when the health of the guest of the evening ( Bro . W . Pigott ) was proposed , also when he , in the course of his reply , declared his unqualified antl unalterable attachment to the principles of Freemasonry , anil to his mother lotlge , the Ancholme . In conclusion , he thanked his brethren , who had , he said , most liberally responded to an appeal he hail recently made to them on behalf of the
Masonic charities , of which he hatl the honour to be P . G . S ., so that he should appear at the festival which woultl be held in London , that month , in what he regarded a most enviable position as their representative . The remainder of the evening was spent in a harmonious manner . HAMPTON HILL . —FRANCIS BUIIDETT LODGE ( No . 1 * ) ° 3 ) - —A meeting of this lotlge was held at the King ' s
Arms I Iotel , on Wednesday , the 1 3 th inst . Bros . Colonel Wigginton , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . of Worcester , VV . M . ; Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . of Norfolk , J . W . ; Walls , Acting S . D . * , Deekes , J . D . ; Hoehrick ( 34 ) , acting I . G . ; Kuaggs , Treasurer ; Mitchell , Secretary . The minutes of the meeting of December 9 th last , and the minutes of an emergency meeting , held on the 15 th ult .,
when Mr . Vaughan was initiated , antl Mr . Court proposed to be a member , having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Knaggs : o the sublime tlegree of a W . M . This impressive ceremony was carried out in all ils beautiful and solemn entirety in a most excellent manner . Bros . Rogers , Lovett , Saunders , Mitchell , and Clarke , were then passed to the degree of F . C . The ballot
having been taken for Mr . Court , and declared unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , together with Mr . Bennett , previously balloted for . The two last ceremonies were carried out by the W . M . in the same impressive manner as had characterized the first working . It was proposetl by thc Treasurer , and seconded by the VV . M ., that Bro . Richards , of the Beaufort Lodge ,
become a joining member . Some minor business of the lotlge having been transacted , it was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a coltl collation after the termination of their labours , which had occupied nearly four hours . In consequence of the lateness of the hour the W . M ., after giving " The Queen and Craft , " and " Bro . H . R . H . the Grand Master designate , " which were heartily
received , announced that the other usual toasts would be curtailed ; but gave at length the toasts of the " Initiates " and also that of the " Visitors . " Bro . Court responded for the first-named , and Bros . Richards and Carless for the latter . The healths of the Treasurer anil Secretary were proposed , received , and responded to by Bros . Knaggs and Mitchell . Thc toast of the remaining officers was given ,
and replied to by Bro . Walls , I . G ., in the absence of his colleagues . He stateil that , as an officer of the lodge , he was proud to think that in so short a time as three months they had 29 members on their register , which happy result was due to the sole exertions of the VV . M . and his Wardens , anil he fell sorry that Bros . Saunders and Tomlinson were not present lo reply to Die toiisl which had been expressed
in such kindly terms by their VV . M ., who , he hoped , would be many years spared to promote the interests of the Francis Burdett Lotlge , antl assist by his presence in its ceremonies as first P . M . Between the toasts Bros . Mitchell and Walls contributed several popular ballads . The Tyler ' s loast terminated the proceedings . The Visitors to the lotlge were Bros . Roehrick , 34 ; Richards , 103 ; Carless , 140 ; and Cohen , 1298 .
INSTRUCTION . RICHMOND . —LILY LODGE or INSTRUCTION ( No . 820 ) . —There was a very good attendance of the members of this lotlge , belli in connection with the mother lodge , No . 820 , at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Saturday , the gth inst ., to witness the ceremony of installation , which was rehearsed , up to a certain point , by Bro . Preceptor
Myers , P . M . and W . M . of the mother lotlge . Bros . Walls , 1381 , was VV . M . elect ; Wells , S . W . ; Bateman , J . W . ; Hubbard , S . D . ; Weaver , J . D . ; Lamb , I . G . ; Koch , P . M . ; anil Phillips , Secretary . The whole working of the impressive ceremony was excellently well rendered by Bro . Myers—the delivery of the address being particularly good ; and , at the conclusion , the Preceptor was
complimented by the brethren upon the highly satisfactory result of his efforts for their instruction . The brethren being " called off" for a short time , the lodge was re-opened , and the VV . M ., Bro . Walls , worked the ceremony of raising in its entirety , including the whole of the traditional history . Bro . Koch , VV . M . 1 381 , kindly acted as candidate .
At the conclusion of the working , the Preceptor proposed —which was seconded by theJ . W ., Bro . Bateman , and carried unanimously— " That a vote of thanks of ( he brethren of the Lily of Richmond Lodge of Instruction be recoreleil on the minutes for the very able manner in which the duties ot W . M . hail been carried out by Bro . T . C . Walls , of Nos . 1381—1503 , that ev .- > u « g . " The
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W . M . having returned thanks for the honour awarded to him , the proceedings , which were throughout eminentl y successful , terminated .
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Royal Arch .
TOTNES . —PLEIADES CHAPTER ( No . 710 ) . —On Thursday , the 14 th day of January , the quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , when , after thc minutes of the previous meeting had been read ami confirmed , the officers for the ensuing year were appointed , viz : Comps . H . G . Beachey , M . E . Z . ; P . D . Michelmore ,
H . ; VV . B . Mave . J . ; J . Meath , P . Z ., S . E , ; E . Scale , S . N . ; J . Wesfnead , P . S . ; W . 11 . Taylor , Organist ; G . Heath , I . P . Z . Treasurer . Comps . B . Prowse and J . S . Saunders were nominated as Assistant Sojourners . Bro . W . Harris , of Lodge Devon , No . 1138 , was proposed as a candidate for exaltation . The chapter was then closed with prayer , according to ancient custom .
Royal Art Mariners.
Royal Art Mariners .
BOLTON . —MOUNT ARARAT LODGE . —A meeting of the members of this lodge was helel on Saturday , Jan . gth , to confer thc degree of Ark Mariner on four candidates : Bros . J . C . Lunt , P . G . J . D . ( Mark ); A . Turner ; W . Quayle ; and J . Hetherington , all duly qualified Mark Master Masons . The Ark was floated by VV . Com . J . Newton , N ., having on board his Officers and Crew . Bro . Brockbank
was Chief Officer , and thc rest of the officers were at their appointed stations , Bro . Hayncr being at tbe look out . Signals of distress having been observed by the look out , the Ark bore down , antl received on board the four distressed Mark Master Masons , who were then regularly elevated as Ark Mariners according to ancient custom . The
Ark was afterwards steered for shore , and safely moored until the next cruize . The Mariners then landed , bound for Liverpool , there to disseminate the knowledge of this degree , where it is intended shortly to build and launch au Ark for the reception of other Mark Masons who seek refuge on board .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LIVERPOOL . —WALTON CONCLAVE ( NO . 97 ) . —On Monday , the 10 th inst ., thc regular muster of the Knights of this Conclave was held at Kirkdale , when four candidates presented themselves for installation , viz ., Bros . Captain Andrew Moore , Wm . D .-ivid . ion , John Gilchrist , Alex . Donaldson . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Em . Sir Knt . T . Ashmore , acting M . P . S .,
assisted by Em . Sir Knt . Joseph P . Lunt , P . S ., and Sir Knt , G . E . Hanmer , as Viceroy . Amongst the companions present were Sir Knts . William Quayle , as H . P . ; N . Turner , P . ; Beardwood , S . B . ; Hetherington , Howell , & c . Sir Knt . H . Gribbin was elected a joining member for a sister conclave , and was subsequently appointed and invested as Herald . The vitality of this young conclave is
increasing , and will soon reach its statutory number of members , to justify the installation fee being doubled . A preliminary meeting of the Sanctuary K . H . S . and Commandery of St . John , attached to this conclave , was then held , and some business transacted for the working of this degree . The P . G . R . G . read over a list of " Mounts " from which to select a name , and it was resolved that the
Sanctuary should be called " Mount Zion . " Some important communications were read antl discussed , and the names of two candidates duly qualified as Royal Arch Masons and Red Cross Knights were proposed for the first working assembly of the sanctuary . Sir Knt . J . C . Lunt , P . G . S . B . and Past Commander Sir Knt . W . Quayle , P . G . H ., took part in the discussion . Labour having ended , refreshment followed .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . LODGE COMMERCIAL ( NO . jfio ) . —A specially agreeable "harmony" meeting of this lotlge was held in their new hall , at No . 30 Hope-street , on thc Sth inst . The R . W . M ., Bro . John Munro , presided , the other office-bearers present being Bros . D . Lamb , D . M . ; J . E . Spiers , S . M . ; J . M . OUiver , S . W . ; Finlay , Treasurer ; and VV . 11 .
Bickerton , Secretary . Two Past Masters of the lodge were also present—Bros . John Davidson and Julius Brotle—the latter of whom officiated as J . W . Amongst the visiting brethren who paid the lotlge the compliment of their attendance , were Bros . D . Murray Lyon , Proxy Prov . Grand Master of the West Indian Islands ; | ohn Baird , P . G . S . W . ; John Wallace , R . W . M . 413 ; Robert McDougall ,
R . W . M . 333 ; J . D . Young , S . W . 3 . J ; Jas . Love , J . D . 87 ; D . McDougall , Secretary 87 ; and J . B . Fitzroy , 333 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of previous meetings read antl passed , the R . W . M . saitl he hatl first of all to perform a duty which he felt quite incapable of performing—namely , briefly to refer to Die loss they hail recently sustained in tlie death of their esteemed Bro .
John Ure , who came and went among them for so many years , and was so long associated with them in the management of the lotlge . Bro . Ure was probably the least ostentatious , and , at the same time , one of their most useful members . In his heart , as in his life , he was a gootl antl faithful Mason . Mild and moderate in all his
sayings and doings , one of the most inoffensive and quiet of our brethren , he was yet a brave and firm-hcarled fellow . In all that concerned the welfare of the Crab , and especially of that lodge , he took a warm and dee- ;) interest , and pursued the work with a devotion , g . - .-n-tfuincss and success , that might well be the envy of the best
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P . M . ( again unanimously re-elected ) Treasurer ; J . W . Mc Wean , Secretary ; Bro . T . McWean , Assistant Secretary ; Fisher , S . D . ; R . R . Forshaw , J . D .-, G . Stephens , S . S .-, J . Whaites , J . S . ; T . Fozzard , P . M . M . C . ; and J . P . Bryaii , Organist . A special choir gave a very choice selection of appropriate pieces in splendid style at the opening of the 1 > dge in the third tlegree , the salutation of the VV . M ., the
placing of the S . W . and J . W . in their chairs , and at thc close of the lodge . After several applications for charity hail been heard , the lodge was closed in solemn form , anil the brethren adjourned to the installation banquet at " The Liverpool , " Limited , Rumford-street , where a very sumpluous repast was provided by Bro Ballard . The usual toyal , Masonic , and charitable toasts were given during the
evening , Bro . J . F . Newell , the W . M ., presiding in a very able mannoi " . A capital selection of music was given by Bros . Barlow , Bryan ( who was also the accompanist ) , Rees , Gilfillan , Forshaw , and Forrester . The after-dinner proceeelings were singularly pleasant and enjoyable . LIVERPOOL . —WALTON LODGE ( NO . 1086 ) . —The tenth anniversary meeting of this prosperous and well-worked
lodge , for the installation of its W . M ., was held at the St . Lawrence ' s Schools , Croyland-street , Walton-road , on Wednesday , the 6 th inst . The brethren assembled at 4 p . m . There were present Bros . Wm . Sephton , W . M . ; J . P . McArthur , I . P . M . ; J . Grimes , S . W . ; C . McEwen , Secretary ; Jos . Ellis , S . D . ; Geo . Hanmer , J . D . ; Wm . Walker , I . G . ; Wm . Archer , P . M ., W . M . elect ; Jno . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S . ;
Jas . Goodacre , P . M . ; J . C Lunt , P . M . ; R . Abraham , P . M . Bros . Councillor Capt . Drunsfield , Rev . C . R . Hyde , LL . D ., Dr . Parry , Dr . Lewis , Capt . Moore , Capt . Reid , G . J . Townsend , VV . G . Sharpe , J . J . Savage , W . IL Beardwood , R . Beckett , H . Gill , G . Cain , J . Griffiths , & c , eK : c Visitors : —Jno . Jones , P . M . 216 ; G . Sculthorp , P . M . 1033 ; Jno . Pemberton , 1274 , and P . M . 1264 ; II . Williams , P . M .
249 ; Jno . S . Dixon , VV . M . 126 4 ; C . Leighton , W . M . 1 ** 2 *;; R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; Wm . Smith , S . W . 1233 ; Win . Roberts , J . W . 1264 ; Dr . McGregor , 680 , and others . The lodge was opened by the W . M . The minutes , so far as related to the election of the W . M . antl Treasurer , were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Jno . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S ., took the
chair as Installing Master , when Bro . Archer , P . M ., VV . M . elect , was presented by Bros . McArthur , P . M . and Wm . Sephton , I . P . M . The lotlge was opened in the 3 rd tlegree , and a board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Archer was duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient rite . The brethren below the chair were then re-admitted , and the WML was duly proclaimed and
saluted in the three degrees . The W . M . then appointed anil invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Sephton , I . P . M . ; C . McEwen , S . W . ; J . Ellis , J . W . ; Jas . Goodacre , P . M ., Treasurer ; Rev . Dr , Hyde , Chaplain ; Jno . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S ., D . of C ; G , Hanmer , Secretary ; Wm . Walker , S . D . ; G . J . Townsend , J . D . ; VV . G . Sharpe , I . G . ; W . H . Beardwood , S . S . ; J . J ,
Savage , J . S . ; M . Williamson was unanimously elected Tyler . The Installing Master gave the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , antl brethren , in a very able manner . Bro . McArthur , P . M ., proposed , and Bro , Sephton , I . P . M ., seconded , " That the cordial and hearty thanks of the lodge are due , and are hereby tendered , tc Bro . Lunt , for the very able manner in which he performed
the duties of Installing Master , " which was carried unanimously . Bro . Lunt thanked the brethren . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet in the Large I In . ll , which was decorated for the occasion with flags e > f all nations and Masonic decorations in evergreens , the tables being beautifully decorated . Upwards of Jt brethren sat down . The cloth being removed , thc
usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed anil responded to . Bro . Councillor Capt . DransnV-ld , responded for the Army , Navy , anil Auxiliary Forces . Bro . Lunt , Pniv . G . S ., responded for the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro Sephton proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Archer , VV . M ., responded . Bro . Archer , VV . M ., proposed the Installing Master , antl saitl lie * had never heard the ceremony
so well worked before , and congratulated Bro . Lunt upon his efficiency . Bro . Lunt responded , and alluded to our late Bro . Capt . Mott , who hail always performed that ceremony , excepting on one occasion , when Bro . J . C . Lunt , P . M ., installed his successor . Bro . Abraham responded for the P . M . ' s , he having come from Manchester on purpose to be present . Bro . McEwen , S . W ., responded for the Officers .
Bro . Goodacre , l ' . M ., Treasurer , responded for the Masonic Charities , and Bro . Vines , P . M ., for the Visitors . 1 he brethren spent a very pleasant evening , the enjoyment of which was considerably enhanced by Bro . Jones , P . M ., 2 if ) , who accompanied the songs on the piano . Bro . Gill performed on the " Fairy Bells , " which was highly appreciated by the brethren . Thc dinner antl wines fully
sustained the reputation of Bro . Casey . BRIGG . —ANCHOLME LODGE ( NO . 1282 ) . —At a lodge of emergency held on January , 4 th inst ., Bro . Thos . Fryer , who was unanimously elected at a previous regular lodge as VV . M . for the ensuing year , was formally installed in the chair by W . M . Copeland , P . M . of Pelham Pillar , No . 792 , Grimsby , assisted by P . M . ' s Wm . Pigatt , T . Marris ,
and Geo . Nelson , of the Ancholme . 1 he following brethren were afterwards suitably addessed and invested as officers by the newly appointed W . M ., viz .: the Rev . T . E . Hodgson , S . W . ; and C . W . A . Field , | . W . ; J . Wilson , S . D . ; T . B . Dalton , J . D . ; C L . Hett , I . G . ; J . Cawkwell , T \ ler ; W . IL Paterson , D . C ; J . Spring , Organist ; E . Abraham , Steward ; antl T . Cleugh , Secretary . The
Treasurer elect was unavoidably absent . The W . M . next having most feelingly thanked the brethren for the great honour they had conferred upon him by placing him in the proud position he then occupied as Master of the lodge , said that a most pleasing duty devolved upon him before he sat down ; indeed , nothing could have given him greater pleasure than that of attaching to the breast of Bro . Wm . Pigott , a Past Master's jewel , and he begged his
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acceptance of the same as a token from his brethren of their high esteem and appreciation of the very able manner in which he hatl discharged his duties as W . M . during his year of office . Bro . Pigott , who was evidently taken by surprise , rose under considerable emotion , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for their handsome jiresent , assuring them that whenever he wore that jewel , it woultl always
remind him of their kindness and his obligation to promote to his utmost the prosperity of the lodge . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Copeland , who had performed his work as Installing Master in a very efficient aud admirable manner . Thanks were also given to P . M . ' s Wm . Pigott , T . Marris , antl G . Nelson , for their valuable assistance , which were suitably and pleasingly
acknowledged by each . After hearty good wishes had been given by the visitors , eV-c , the lotlge was closed in due form , antl the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where a sumptuous complimentary banquet was given to Bro . Pigott , the retiring Master . During thc evening the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to by appropriate speeches . Special enthusiasm , however , was
evoketl when the health of the guest of the evening ( Bro . W . Pigott ) was proposed , also when he , in the course of his reply , declared his unqualified antl unalterable attachment to the principles of Freemasonry , anil to his mother lotlge , the Ancholme . In conclusion , he thanked his brethren , who had , he said , most liberally responded to an appeal he hail recently made to them on behalf of the
Masonic charities , of which he hatl the honour to be P . G . S ., so that he should appear at the festival which woultl be held in London , that month , in what he regarded a most enviable position as their representative . The remainder of the evening was spent in a harmonious manner . HAMPTON HILL . —FRANCIS BUIIDETT LODGE ( No . 1 * ) ° 3 ) - —A meeting of this lotlge was held at the King ' s
Arms I Iotel , on Wednesday , the 1 3 th inst . Bros . Colonel Wigginton , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . of Worcester , VV . M . ; Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . of Norfolk , J . W . ; Walls , Acting S . D . * , Deekes , J . D . ; Hoehrick ( 34 ) , acting I . G . ; Kuaggs , Treasurer ; Mitchell , Secretary . The minutes of the meeting of December 9 th last , and the minutes of an emergency meeting , held on the 15 th ult .,
when Mr . Vaughan was initiated , antl Mr . Court proposed to be a member , having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Knaggs : o the sublime tlegree of a W . M . This impressive ceremony was carried out in all ils beautiful and solemn entirety in a most excellent manner . Bros . Rogers , Lovett , Saunders , Mitchell , and Clarke , were then passed to the degree of F . C . The ballot
having been taken for Mr . Court , and declared unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , together with Mr . Bennett , previously balloted for . The two last ceremonies were carried out by the W . M . in the same impressive manner as had characterized the first working . It was proposetl by thc Treasurer , and seconded by the VV . M ., that Bro . Richards , of the Beaufort Lodge ,
become a joining member . Some minor business of the lotlge having been transacted , it was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a coltl collation after the termination of their labours , which had occupied nearly four hours . In consequence of the lateness of the hour the W . M ., after giving " The Queen and Craft , " and " Bro . H . R . H . the Grand Master designate , " which were heartily
received , announced that the other usual toasts would be curtailed ; but gave at length the toasts of the " Initiates " and also that of the " Visitors . " Bro . Court responded for the first-named , and Bros . Richards and Carless for the latter . The healths of the Treasurer anil Secretary were proposed , received , and responded to by Bros . Knaggs and Mitchell . Thc toast of the remaining officers was given ,
and replied to by Bro . Walls , I . G ., in the absence of his colleagues . He stateil that , as an officer of the lodge , he was proud to think that in so short a time as three months they had 29 members on their register , which happy result was due to the sole exertions of the VV . M . and his Wardens , anil he fell sorry that Bros . Saunders and Tomlinson were not present lo reply to Die toiisl which had been expressed
in such kindly terms by their VV . M ., who , he hoped , would be many years spared to promote the interests of the Francis Burdett Lotlge , antl assist by his presence in its ceremonies as first P . M . Between the toasts Bros . Mitchell and Walls contributed several popular ballads . The Tyler ' s loast terminated the proceedings . The Visitors to the lotlge were Bros . Roehrick , 34 ; Richards , 103 ; Carless , 140 ; and Cohen , 1298 .
INSTRUCTION . RICHMOND . —LILY LODGE or INSTRUCTION ( No . 820 ) . —There was a very good attendance of the members of this lotlge , belli in connection with the mother lodge , No . 820 , at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Saturday , the gth inst ., to witness the ceremony of installation , which was rehearsed , up to a certain point , by Bro . Preceptor
Myers , P . M . and W . M . of the mother lotlge . Bros . Walls , 1381 , was VV . M . elect ; Wells , S . W . ; Bateman , J . W . ; Hubbard , S . D . ; Weaver , J . D . ; Lamb , I . G . ; Koch , P . M . ; anil Phillips , Secretary . The whole working of the impressive ceremony was excellently well rendered by Bro . Myers—the delivery of the address being particularly good ; and , at the conclusion , the Preceptor was
complimented by the brethren upon the highly satisfactory result of his efforts for their instruction . The brethren being " called off" for a short time , the lodge was re-opened , and the VV . M ., Bro . Walls , worked the ceremony of raising in its entirety , including the whole of the traditional history . Bro . Koch , VV . M . 1 381 , kindly acted as candidate .
At the conclusion of the working , the Preceptor proposed —which was seconded by theJ . W ., Bro . Bateman , and carried unanimously— " That a vote of thanks of ( he brethren of the Lily of Richmond Lodge of Instruction be recoreleil on the minutes for the very able manner in which the duties ot W . M . hail been carried out by Bro . T . C . Walls , of Nos . 1381—1503 , that ev .- > u « g . " The
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W . M . having returned thanks for the honour awarded to him , the proceedings , which were throughout eminentl y successful , terminated .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
TOTNES . —PLEIADES CHAPTER ( No . 710 ) . —On Thursday , the 14 th day of January , the quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , when , after thc minutes of the previous meeting had been read ami confirmed , the officers for the ensuing year were appointed , viz : Comps . H . G . Beachey , M . E . Z . ; P . D . Michelmore ,
H . ; VV . B . Mave . J . ; J . Meath , P . Z ., S . E , ; E . Scale , S . N . ; J . Wesfnead , P . S . ; W . 11 . Taylor , Organist ; G . Heath , I . P . Z . Treasurer . Comps . B . Prowse and J . S . Saunders were nominated as Assistant Sojourners . Bro . W . Harris , of Lodge Devon , No . 1138 , was proposed as a candidate for exaltation . The chapter was then closed with prayer , according to ancient custom .
Royal Art Mariners.
Royal Art Mariners .
BOLTON . —MOUNT ARARAT LODGE . —A meeting of the members of this lodge was helel on Saturday , Jan . gth , to confer thc degree of Ark Mariner on four candidates : Bros . J . C . Lunt , P . G . J . D . ( Mark ); A . Turner ; W . Quayle ; and J . Hetherington , all duly qualified Mark Master Masons . The Ark was floated by VV . Com . J . Newton , N ., having on board his Officers and Crew . Bro . Brockbank
was Chief Officer , and thc rest of the officers were at their appointed stations , Bro . Hayncr being at tbe look out . Signals of distress having been observed by the look out , the Ark bore down , antl received on board the four distressed Mark Master Masons , who were then regularly elevated as Ark Mariners according to ancient custom . The
Ark was afterwards steered for shore , and safely moored until the next cruize . The Mariners then landed , bound for Liverpool , there to disseminate the knowledge of this degree , where it is intended shortly to build and launch au Ark for the reception of other Mark Masons who seek refuge on board .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LIVERPOOL . —WALTON CONCLAVE ( NO . 97 ) . —On Monday , the 10 th inst ., thc regular muster of the Knights of this Conclave was held at Kirkdale , when four candidates presented themselves for installation , viz ., Bros . Captain Andrew Moore , Wm . D .-ivid . ion , John Gilchrist , Alex . Donaldson . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Em . Sir Knt . T . Ashmore , acting M . P . S .,
assisted by Em . Sir Knt . Joseph P . Lunt , P . S ., and Sir Knt , G . E . Hanmer , as Viceroy . Amongst the companions present were Sir Knts . William Quayle , as H . P . ; N . Turner , P . ; Beardwood , S . B . ; Hetherington , Howell , & c . Sir Knt . H . Gribbin was elected a joining member for a sister conclave , and was subsequently appointed and invested as Herald . The vitality of this young conclave is
increasing , and will soon reach its statutory number of members , to justify the installation fee being doubled . A preliminary meeting of the Sanctuary K . H . S . and Commandery of St . John , attached to this conclave , was then held , and some business transacted for the working of this degree . The P . G . R . G . read over a list of " Mounts " from which to select a name , and it was resolved that the
Sanctuary should be called " Mount Zion . " Some important communications were read antl discussed , and the names of two candidates duly qualified as Royal Arch Masons and Red Cross Knights were proposed for the first working assembly of the sanctuary . Sir Knt . J . C . Lunt , P . G . S . B . and Past Commander Sir Knt . W . Quayle , P . G . H ., took part in the discussion . Labour having ended , refreshment followed .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . LODGE COMMERCIAL ( NO . jfio ) . —A specially agreeable "harmony" meeting of this lotlge was held in their new hall , at No . 30 Hope-street , on thc Sth inst . The R . W . M ., Bro . John Munro , presided , the other office-bearers present being Bros . D . Lamb , D . M . ; J . E . Spiers , S . M . ; J . M . OUiver , S . W . ; Finlay , Treasurer ; and VV . 11 .
Bickerton , Secretary . Two Past Masters of the lodge were also present—Bros . John Davidson and Julius Brotle—the latter of whom officiated as J . W . Amongst the visiting brethren who paid the lotlge the compliment of their attendance , were Bros . D . Murray Lyon , Proxy Prov . Grand Master of the West Indian Islands ; | ohn Baird , P . G . S . W . ; John Wallace , R . W . M . 413 ; Robert McDougall ,
R . W . M . 333 ; J . D . Young , S . W . 3 . J ; Jas . Love , J . D . 87 ; D . McDougall , Secretary 87 ; and J . B . Fitzroy , 333 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of previous meetings read antl passed , the R . W . M . saitl he hatl first of all to perform a duty which he felt quite incapable of performing—namely , briefly to refer to Die loss they hail recently sustained in tlie death of their esteemed Bro .
John Ure , who came and went among them for so many years , and was so long associated with them in the management of the lotlge . Bro . Ure was probably the least ostentatious , and , at the same time , one of their most useful members . In his heart , as in his life , he was a gootl antl faithful Mason . Mild and moderate in all his
sayings and doings , one of the most inoffensive and quiet of our brethren , he was yet a brave and firm-hcarled fellow . In all that concerned the welfare of the Crab , and especially of that lodge , he took a warm and dee- ;) interest , and pursued the work with a devotion , g . - .-n-tfuincss and success , that might well be the envy of the best