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Webster , Fone , Copestick , W . Johnson , Caborn , Knight , Francis , A . Smith , Coulthurst , Barnett , Robinson . Visitors : Bros . F . Campion , P . P . S . G . W ., 233 ; W . Naylor , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . 233 ; Yeoman , 1460 Wood , nqg ; Popplewell , 108 s ; Boden , W . M . 333 ; Jas ; Merry , P . M . 623 ; Grubb , 73 , 1 . G . ; J . C . Sticker , P . M . 493 . Healhcote , P . M . 1085 ; Taylor W . M . 253 ; Pipes , W . M .
108 5 ; Lazle , 45 6 ; Healhcote , S . W . io 8 * j Steele S . D ., 1085 ; Manton , Sec . 108 c ; Biggs , W . M . S 02 . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed a circular from Grand Lodge respecting the Grand Orient of France was read , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , the W . M . elect was duly presented , took the
customary obligations , and all below the rank of a Master retired . On re-entering the lodge the new W . M . received thc salutes of the brethren , and the following were appointed officers : —Bros . Cooper , S . W . ; A . Frazer , J . W . ; Burton , Treasurer ; Whittaker , Sec . ; Cay , S . D . ; Bland , J . D . ; King , D . C . ; Day , I . G . ; Copestick and Webb , Stewards , Bolden , Tyler . After the lodge had been resumed in the
first degree the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge to be added to the amount which was rai-ed for presentation by the Prov G . M ., the Marquis of Hartington to the Royal Masonfc Benevolent Institution ; the W . M ., received the congratulations ot the visiting brethren , the lodge -was closed in due form , and an adjournment was made to thc Banqueting Hall . Bro .
Merry W . M ., took the chair at the banquet and vvas supported on his right by Bro . Bemrose ( Mayor of Derby ) . The usual Masonic toasts of "The Queen , " "The Grand Master , " " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " " The Prov . G . M ., The Marquis rf Hartington , " " Bro . Okeover , the D . P . G . M ., " and " The Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " were given in the customary way . " Thc Health of the
W . M . " was cnthuastically received , and in responding Bro . Merry expressed his determination to do all in his power to maintain the character of the lodge , he hoped to receive the support of the brethren and at the end of his year , to receive their approbation and to leave the chair as unsullied as he found it . "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Brown , " was given by the W . M .. who thanked him in the name of
the lodge for the very able and impressive manner in which he had done the work of Installing Officer that day , as well as that of Master during the past year , and as a simple acknowledgment of this he had very great pleasure in presenting him with the jewel ofa P . M ., which he hoped he would be spared long to wear in thc Arboretum Lodge . Bro . Brown , in responding , expressed his obligations to
the brethren for their support during the past year ; he felt that he had sometimes fallen short of their , and , indeed , of his own expectations , but he had had the assistance and sympathy of his officers and the members of thc lodge . Hc had occasionally , but verv seldom , to speak to a brother in a manner which pained himself , but he was too proud of those who tcok duty in the lodge under him and
of their working to allow even trifling errors to pass without a word . He hoped that this feeling had been appreciated by those who had worked with him , and he had every reason to believe it had been . He could say without egotism that he had had very good officers ; they had known how to do their work and had done it . In retiring from the chair he could not help referring to the great and
uniform kindness which he ( a comparative stranger when he joined them ) had always received at the hands of all the brethren of the Arboretum Ledge . He had often to travel long distances at great inconvenience toattend lodge , but the brotherly love and kindly greeting he had received had won his heart , and they might be assured that so long as he could he should contrive to come amongst them and
render any assistance in his power . For the very handsome jewel with which they had presented him he thanked ihem ; he would value it as his choicest treasure ; and when ne had left home for , he hoped , that Grand Lodge above , God helping him , his executors would find this jewel carefully preserved . In response to "Thc Health of the Visiters , " Bro . Bemrose expressed his thanks for the privilege
of being with them that evening ; he felt that his irregular attendance at the meeting of the lodges in the town had made him a very unworthy member of the Craft , but the way he had been received by the W . M . and the brethren had put him quite at home , and he had very great pleasure in being able to attend . He wished the Master and the brethren every success during thc coming year . Bn . s .
Boden , W . M . 333 ; Stocks , P . M . 493 ; Grubb , 73 , & c , and Yeomans , W . M . elect , 1460 , also responded . " The Health of the W . M . ' s and Brethren of the sister Lodges in the Town " was heartily received and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Taylor , W . M . Tyrian , 253 ; Bro . Biges , W . M . Repose , 802 ; and Bro . Pipes , W'i l . Hartington , 108 s . "The Health of the Officers" and
the Tyler ' s toast finished a very successful meeting . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge , ( No . 108 . **) . —A meeting of this lodge was holden at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , March oth , 1878 . Present , Bros . G . Pipes , W . M . ; W . Heathcote , I . P . M . ; J . Healhcote , S . W . ; W . B . Hextall , J . W . ; M . I J . Bobart , P . P . S . G . W ., Treasurer ; J . 0 . Manton , Secretary , S . Steele , S . D . ; J . E . Russell , i . D . * ,
J . II . Hepworth , M . of C . ; W . Butterfield , I . G . ; W . Naylor , P . G . Sec . ; J . Worsnop , P . M . ; S . Pipes , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Biggs , W . M . " Repose ; " and a large number of other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form at 7 . 40 p . m . and the customary business performed , the two gentlemen , Mr . Joseph Albert Hefford and Mr . Robert Baxter , residents of the town , proposed at thc last meeting , were balloted
for and duly elected , and Bro . Popplewell was raised to the Sublime Dcgreeof a M . M . The latter , beingthefirst work of the new Master , attracted particular attention , and the conduct of the ceremony was very gratifying , there being strict accuracy , not only in the delivery of the W . M ., but in the parts of the whole of the officers . Other business affecting the regulation of the lodge was discussed , and after another name had been submitted for addition to thc
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roll of the order , the brethren expressed their gratitude to the G . A . for his favours , and adjourned until the first Wednesday in April . BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The brethren connected with this most prosperous ami admirably conducted lodge gathered in strong force at the Town Hall , Beetle , near Liverpool , on Thursday , the 7 th inst .,
for the purpose of assisting at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . John Duncan , junior . The standing of this lodge , so well maintained during the past year by Bro . Richard Roberts , the excellent W . M ., vvas clearly shown by a most influential gathering of the fraternity ; and the splendid manner in which the work vvas done was convincingly shown by the manner in which the ceremony of
initiation was performed previous to the installation . There were about eighty brethren present , amongst whom were a number of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , twentythree W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s , and a good representation of officers from other lodges . Bro . Richard Roberts , W . M ., was supported at the opening by the following officers : — Bros . J . W . Turley , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . ; H . Wyatt , P . M . ;
T . D . Pierce , P . M . ; J . Duncan , jun ., S . W . ; W . II . Clemmey , J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Treasurer ; J . C . Paterson , Secretary ; R . A . Hough , S . D . ; J . Mortltman , J . . ; J . Lecomber , W . M . 594 , I . G . ; J . P . McArthur , J . P ., P . M ., D . C . ; S . Stott , S . ; T . J . Young , S . ; J . P . Bryan , O . ; and W . Blake , Tyler . The list of visitors embraced the names of Bros . W . R . Brewster , W . J . Rice ,
J . Lamb , G . F . Walsh , R . E . Milton , W . Woodward , E . Griffith- -: , R . Uailes , J . F . Dowling , Job Clarke , jun ., H . M . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; F . M . Jones , C . Padley , C . Muirhead , A . P . Fraser , W . Duckworth , jun ., and H . Biffin . Amongst the distinguished visitors were Bros . A . Winkup , P . M . 667 ; J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 ; J . Cobham , P . M . 241 ; W . H . Ivatts , 884 ; R . P . France , " P . M . 594 ;
Councillor Forrest , P . M . 1547 ; A . Huther , 241 ; J . W . Baker , P . M . 241 ; D . Grahame , 135 6 ; R . Scott , 241 ; W Overend , 724 ; P . W . Oglesby , Sec . 823 ; A . D . Hesketh , Secretary , 11 S 2 ; A . Barclay , S . D . 1182 ; I . Wells , P . G . S ., P . M . - ; 8 o ; W . Thompson , 82-i ; T . Home , P . M . 1356 ; J . H . Parker , S . W . 1547 ; P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . W . ; Major G . Turner , P . G . Treasurer ;
G . Broadbiidge , P . P . G . D . C ; Major C . Swaby Smith , P . M . 1380 ; J . K . Hughes , P . M . 1013 ; G . Farmer , 823 ; R . R . Forshaw , J . W . 1035 ; W . Archer , P . M . 1086 ; W . Walker . S . W . roStj ; Captain W . J . Newman , P . M . 786 ; T . W . Kellett , 721 ; and C . Petrie , 271 . After the ceremony of initiation had been most satisfactorily performed by Bro . R . Roberts , the retiring W . M ., he closed his
valuable year ' s services by installing Bro . John Duncan , jun ., in thc chair of K . S . for thc ensuing year , thc presentation being made by Bro . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . T . D . Pierce , P . M . Thc remarkably effective way in which the whole ceremony was peiformecl elicited thc heartiest appreciation of a'l who were present . The following brethren were subsequently invested officers of the lodge : —Bros ,
Richard Roberts , I . P . M . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M , P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ( for the fourth time ); J . Farlanc M'Arthur , J . P ., P . M ., D . C . ( also for the fourth time ); W . H . Clemmey , S . W . ; J . C . Paterson . J . W . ; H . A . Hough , Hon . Sec . ; F . f . -fvfortleman , S . D . ; John Lecomber , J . D . ; S . Stott , I . G . ; T . F . Young , S . S . ; R . Harley , J . S . ; J . P . Byran , Org . ; and W . Blake , Tyler . The hearty good wishes of the
repiesentatives from about twenty lodges were given to the W . M . on his promotion to the most honourable position in Freemasonry . Thc brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Dowling , of the Derby Arms Hotel , assisted by Bro . Maycock , of the Washington Hotel , Liverpool . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by thc W . M ., who said it must be a source
of gratification to the whole fraternity in England to find that Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the future King of England , had again been unanimously re-elected M . W . G . M . The interest of the Royal Family in Freemasonry vvas further shown by the fact that two of their number occupied the principal chairs in the Grand Lodge . " Our Masonic Rulers , " given by thc W . M ., was responded
to by Bros . Major Turner , P . G . Treasurer , and G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . "Thc Worshipful Master , " given by Bro . R . Roberts in eloquent terms , vvas most enthusiastically received . The VV . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master " ( Bro . Roberts ) , which was also received with immense enthusiasm , and presented him with a most artistic P . M . ' s jewel .
Surmounting the jewel were the Bootle arms , depicted in genuine heraldic form , and at the back of the jewel was a suitable Masonic inscription . Bro . Roberts , in acknowledging the gift of the brethren , referred to the great advantages of Freemasonry . " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . Ibbs , Wyatt , and Turley ; and " The Visitors , " by Bros . Councillor Forrest , Dr . C . Swaby Smith , and Wm .
Simpson . The chief feature of the musical programme was the "Fairy Bells" performance of Bro . Hargreaves Gill , who again elicited the greatest enthusiasm ; and the several vocal numbers were well rendered by Bros . Stott , Forrester , Hough , and Byran . PLUMSTEAD . — "United Military Lodge
( No . 1536 ) . —Since the consecration of the above lodge , some three years ago , it has increased largely in numbers and influence , and will undoubtedly , take , ere long , an important position in the Province of Kent , of which it and the " Pattison " are the only two in the district . During the above term it has initiatetl some fifty or sixty candidates , and a number of joining members have added their
names to the list , but on account of the continual shifting of the brethren to the different military stations , both at home and abroad , it has , as yet , never become unwieldly , but has always been held by its Masters well in hand , in fact , wc may say , with almost military discipline . A rare feeling cf unanimity is , therefore , the result , and never , perhaps , was this feeling better exemplified than on Friday , the Sth inst ., when its regular meeting was held at the
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Freemasons Hall , on Anglesea Hill , Bro . Plaisted ' s fine room there , upon which occasion thc report of a Financial Committee , appointed to look into such means and ways as would best ensure the early defraying of the debts of the lodge , was presented and unanimously approved of , a general desire being expiesscd by all the brethren for a speedy and satisfactory settlement of the question . Bro . G .
Spinks , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . H . Picken , S . W . ; H . Shaw , J . W . ; G . Kennedy , Sec ; W . Weston , I . P . M . ; R . Croisdale . ' p . M . ; C . A . Solbe , Chaplain ; D . Deeves , S . D . ; H . Welding , J . D . ; H . Harding , Org . ; A . Brooks , I . G . ; C . Buckland , Steward ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . T . Ward , P . M . 700 ; W . Ward , 700 ;
A . Hiscock , 13 ; E . A . Rust , 357 ; S . Richer , 1210 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , 913 . The Lotlge having been opened in due form , Mr . T . Reid , gunnery instructor , R . M . Academy , and Mr . H . Penfold , staff sergeant , Coast Brigade R . A ., were initiated . Bros . W . A . Rowley , J Hunter , and P . Slocombe were then passed to the Second Degree and Bros . W . Moulds aud A . Dunn were raised to
the Sublime Degree , the whole of the ceremonies being worked by the W . M . and his officers with rare ability and effect . The report ofthe Committee , as before stated , on financial matters vvas then adopted unanimously . 'The lodge was then closed and the brethren assembled round the refreshment table , where thc usual loyal and Masiaiic toasts were proposed and diank in proper form . The
toast of" Thc W . M . " vvas proposed briefly by Bro . Weston , the I . P . M ., and Bro . Spinks in reply said at their last meeting they seemed to be in a fog ; but now the sun had broken through , and all was clear again . If the recommendation of the Committee vvas carried out they would soon be out of debt . Some said , leave it to our posterity , but he said no do not leave those who come behind them a heavy
income tax , but rather leave them a legacy free from debt , that they might be proud to receive . ( Cheers . ) The toast of" Thc Initiates" followed , and in spcakingjof Bro . Reid the W . M . said he had knovvn him long as a faithful soldier , and had no doubt that he would be a faithful Mason . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Reid responded . In response to thc toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . T . Ward , after a few sentences , said it vvas
now ncaily twelve months since he had an opportunity of being present at that lodge , not through any fault ot his own , but because of circumstances which had prevented him . He was pleased to sec the good work done by the W . M . and his officers . He remembered under what favourable auspices that lodge was opened by Bro . General Brownrigg , and the same excellent spirit seemed to
actuate them all , from the Master down to the youngest member , and the result was good order , regularity , and gootl working . ( Cheers . ) He then spoke of the perfect harmony that evidently reigned amongst them , as evinced by their reception of the Financial Committee ' s report . He advocated the three months' summer vacation as proposed , and said after that time was up they would meet fresh
and vigorous for the next year ' s campaign . ( Cheers . ) In thc name of the Nelscn Lodge he thanked them , and gav * a general invitation to that lodge . " The Past Masters , Officers , and Committee" were severally toasted , and after" The Health of Bro . lolly" had been proposed and drank , the Tyler ' s toast , and one verse of " God Save the Queen , " sung by Bro . Brooks , the company separated .
MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , on the ist inst . Bro . Duff , the W . M ., presided , and thire vvas a good average attendance of members . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then
taken for Mr . George Knipe , and proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Ciaft by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . W . Longmire , the J . W . The usual proclamations were then made , which elicited good wishes from the visiting brethren , and thc lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony . ¦ LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —
This lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Rooms , Athena-um , on the 4 th inst . Bro . A . Sheriff , W . M ., presided , and was supported by his various officers . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . E . Eldred , P . M . Vitruvian Lodge , ( 338 ) , and being unanimous , he was admitted as a
joining member . The accounts for the past year were presented by Bro . Sly , P . M ., Treasurer , which showed the lodge to be in a prosperous condition . Thc W . M . then gave the lecture on the first tracing board , and a hearty \ ote of thanks was accorded him at the close . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , after which the usual proclamations were made , eliciting " Hearty good wishes " from
the visiting brethren , fhe lodge was then closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer . GREENWICH . — Royal Naval College Lodge ( No . 1593 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the "ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Tuesday , March 12 th ; Bros . Professor Kalley Miller , W . M ., Captain Johnson , S . W ., and Dr . Armstrong , J . W . His
Serene Highness Prince Volbrath Von Lcewenstein , Sub-Lieut . R . N ., was elected and initialed . Lieut . C . E . Gladstone , R . N ., a nephew of thc ex-Premier , was passed to the Second Degree . It was proposed by Caplain Johnson , seconded by Captain Blakey , and carried ntm . con ., that the privilege of membership , at present confined to the officers and staff of the college and other naval officers ,
should be extended to the permanent civil officials of the Admiralty . A lodge of instruction has been formed in connection with the lodge ,. and is being vigorously worked STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1507 ) held its regular meeting on Saturday , the iGth inst ., at the Angel and Ciown Hotel , there were present Bro . Keily , P . G . Treas . Middlesex , W . M . ; Amphlett , S . W . ; Edmunds , Past Grand Steward , I . W . ; Dunn , S . D . ; Gcllard , J . D ; Bing ,
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Webster , Fone , Copestick , W . Johnson , Caborn , Knight , Francis , A . Smith , Coulthurst , Barnett , Robinson . Visitors : Bros . F . Campion , P . P . S . G . W ., 233 ; W . Naylor , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . 233 ; Yeoman , 1460 Wood , nqg ; Popplewell , 108 s ; Boden , W . M . 333 ; Jas ; Merry , P . M . 623 ; Grubb , 73 , 1 . G . ; J . C . Sticker , P . M . 493 . Healhcote , P . M . 1085 ; Taylor W . M . 253 ; Pipes , W . M .
108 5 ; Lazle , 45 6 ; Healhcote , S . W . io 8 * j Steele S . D ., 1085 ; Manton , Sec . 108 c ; Biggs , W . M . S 02 . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed a circular from Grand Lodge respecting the Grand Orient of France was read , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , the W . M . elect was duly presented , took the
customary obligations , and all below the rank of a Master retired . On re-entering the lodge the new W . M . received thc salutes of the brethren , and the following were appointed officers : —Bros . Cooper , S . W . ; A . Frazer , J . W . ; Burton , Treasurer ; Whittaker , Sec . ; Cay , S . D . ; Bland , J . D . ; King , D . C . ; Day , I . G . ; Copestick and Webb , Stewards , Bolden , Tyler . After the lodge had been resumed in the
first degree the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge to be added to the amount which was rai-ed for presentation by the Prov G . M ., the Marquis of Hartington to the Royal Masonfc Benevolent Institution ; the W . M ., received the congratulations ot the visiting brethren , the lodge -was closed in due form , and an adjournment was made to thc Banqueting Hall . Bro .
Merry W . M ., took the chair at the banquet and vvas supported on his right by Bro . Bemrose ( Mayor of Derby ) . The usual Masonic toasts of "The Queen , " "The Grand Master , " " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " " The Prov . G . M ., The Marquis rf Hartington , " " Bro . Okeover , the D . P . G . M ., " and " The Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " were given in the customary way . " Thc Health of the
W . M . " was cnthuastically received , and in responding Bro . Merry expressed his determination to do all in his power to maintain the character of the lodge , he hoped to receive the support of the brethren and at the end of his year , to receive their approbation and to leave the chair as unsullied as he found it . "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Brown , " was given by the W . M .. who thanked him in the name of
the lodge for the very able and impressive manner in which he had done the work of Installing Officer that day , as well as that of Master during the past year , and as a simple acknowledgment of this he had very great pleasure in presenting him with the jewel ofa P . M ., which he hoped he would be spared long to wear in thc Arboretum Lodge . Bro . Brown , in responding , expressed his obligations to
the brethren for their support during the past year ; he felt that he had sometimes fallen short of their , and , indeed , of his own expectations , but he had had the assistance and sympathy of his officers and the members of thc lodge . Hc had occasionally , but verv seldom , to speak to a brother in a manner which pained himself , but he was too proud of those who tcok duty in the lodge under him and
of their working to allow even trifling errors to pass without a word . He hoped that this feeling had been appreciated by those who had worked with him , and he had every reason to believe it had been . He could say without egotism that he had had very good officers ; they had known how to do their work and had done it . In retiring from the chair he could not help referring to the great and
uniform kindness which he ( a comparative stranger when he joined them ) had always received at the hands of all the brethren of the Arboretum Ledge . He had often to travel long distances at great inconvenience toattend lodge , but the brotherly love and kindly greeting he had received had won his heart , and they might be assured that so long as he could he should contrive to come amongst them and
render any assistance in his power . For the very handsome jewel with which they had presented him he thanked ihem ; he would value it as his choicest treasure ; and when ne had left home for , he hoped , that Grand Lodge above , God helping him , his executors would find this jewel carefully preserved . In response to "Thc Health of the Visiters , " Bro . Bemrose expressed his thanks for the privilege
of being with them that evening ; he felt that his irregular attendance at the meeting of the lodges in the town had made him a very unworthy member of the Craft , but the way he had been received by the W . M . and the brethren had put him quite at home , and he had very great pleasure in being able to attend . He wished the Master and the brethren every success during thc coming year . Bn . s .
Boden , W . M . 333 ; Stocks , P . M . 493 ; Grubb , 73 , & c , and Yeomans , W . M . elect , 1460 , also responded . " The Health of the W . M . ' s and Brethren of the sister Lodges in the Town " was heartily received and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Taylor , W . M . Tyrian , 253 ; Bro . Biges , W . M . Repose , 802 ; and Bro . Pipes , W'i l . Hartington , 108 s . "The Health of the Officers" and
the Tyler ' s toast finished a very successful meeting . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge , ( No . 108 . **) . —A meeting of this lodge was holden at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , March oth , 1878 . Present , Bros . G . Pipes , W . M . ; W . Heathcote , I . P . M . ; J . Healhcote , S . W . ; W . B . Hextall , J . W . ; M . I J . Bobart , P . P . S . G . W ., Treasurer ; J . 0 . Manton , Secretary , S . Steele , S . D . ; J . E . Russell , i . D . * ,
J . II . Hepworth , M . of C . ; W . Butterfield , I . G . ; W . Naylor , P . G . Sec . ; J . Worsnop , P . M . ; S . Pipes , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Biggs , W . M . " Repose ; " and a large number of other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form at 7 . 40 p . m . and the customary business performed , the two gentlemen , Mr . Joseph Albert Hefford and Mr . Robert Baxter , residents of the town , proposed at thc last meeting , were balloted
for and duly elected , and Bro . Popplewell was raised to the Sublime Dcgreeof a M . M . The latter , beingthefirst work of the new Master , attracted particular attention , and the conduct of the ceremony was very gratifying , there being strict accuracy , not only in the delivery of the W . M ., but in the parts of the whole of the officers . Other business affecting the regulation of the lodge was discussed , and after another name had been submitted for addition to thc
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roll of the order , the brethren expressed their gratitude to the G . A . for his favours , and adjourned until the first Wednesday in April . BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The brethren connected with this most prosperous ami admirably conducted lodge gathered in strong force at the Town Hall , Beetle , near Liverpool , on Thursday , the 7 th inst .,
for the purpose of assisting at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . John Duncan , junior . The standing of this lodge , so well maintained during the past year by Bro . Richard Roberts , the excellent W . M ., vvas clearly shown by a most influential gathering of the fraternity ; and the splendid manner in which the work vvas done was convincingly shown by the manner in which the ceremony of
initiation was performed previous to the installation . There were about eighty brethren present , amongst whom were a number of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , twentythree W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s , and a good representation of officers from other lodges . Bro . Richard Roberts , W . M ., was supported at the opening by the following officers : — Bros . J . W . Turley , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . ; H . Wyatt , P . M . ;
T . D . Pierce , P . M . ; J . Duncan , jun ., S . W . ; W . II . Clemmey , J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Treasurer ; J . C . Paterson , Secretary ; R . A . Hough , S . D . ; J . Mortltman , J . . ; J . Lecomber , W . M . 594 , I . G . ; J . P . McArthur , J . P ., P . M ., D . C . ; S . Stott , S . ; T . J . Young , S . ; J . P . Bryan , O . ; and W . Blake , Tyler . The list of visitors embraced the names of Bros . W . R . Brewster , W . J . Rice ,
J . Lamb , G . F . Walsh , R . E . Milton , W . Woodward , E . Griffith- -: , R . Uailes , J . F . Dowling , Job Clarke , jun ., H . M . Molyneux , P . M . 823 ; F . M . Jones , C . Padley , C . Muirhead , A . P . Fraser , W . Duckworth , jun ., and H . Biffin . Amongst the distinguished visitors were Bros . A . Winkup , P . M . 667 ; J . F . Newell , P . M . 1035 ; J . Cobham , P . M . 241 ; W . H . Ivatts , 884 ; R . P . France , " P . M . 594 ;
Councillor Forrest , P . M . 1547 ; A . Huther , 241 ; J . W . Baker , P . M . 241 ; D . Grahame , 135 6 ; R . Scott , 241 ; W Overend , 724 ; P . W . Oglesby , Sec . 823 ; A . D . Hesketh , Secretary , 11 S 2 ; A . Barclay , S . D . 1182 ; I . Wells , P . G . S ., P . M . - ; 8 o ; W . Thompson , 82-i ; T . Home , P . M . 1356 ; J . H . Parker , S . W . 1547 ; P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . W . ; Major G . Turner , P . G . Treasurer ;
G . Broadbiidge , P . P . G . D . C ; Major C . Swaby Smith , P . M . 1380 ; J . K . Hughes , P . M . 1013 ; G . Farmer , 823 ; R . R . Forshaw , J . W . 1035 ; W . Archer , P . M . 1086 ; W . Walker . S . W . roStj ; Captain W . J . Newman , P . M . 786 ; T . W . Kellett , 721 ; and C . Petrie , 271 . After the ceremony of initiation had been most satisfactorily performed by Bro . R . Roberts , the retiring W . M ., he closed his
valuable year ' s services by installing Bro . John Duncan , jun ., in thc chair of K . S . for thc ensuing year , thc presentation being made by Bro . S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . T . D . Pierce , P . M . Thc remarkably effective way in which the whole ceremony was peiformecl elicited thc heartiest appreciation of a'l who were present . The following brethren were subsequently invested officers of the lodge : —Bros ,
Richard Roberts , I . P . M . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M , P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ( for the fourth time ); J . Farlanc M'Arthur , J . P ., P . M ., D . C . ( also for the fourth time ); W . H . Clemmey , S . W . ; J . C . Paterson . J . W . ; H . A . Hough , Hon . Sec . ; F . f . -fvfortleman , S . D . ; John Lecomber , J . D . ; S . Stott , I . G . ; T . F . Young , S . S . ; R . Harley , J . S . ; J . P . Byran , Org . ; and W . Blake , Tyler . The hearty good wishes of the
repiesentatives from about twenty lodges were given to the W . M . on his promotion to the most honourable position in Freemasonry . Thc brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Dowling , of the Derby Arms Hotel , assisted by Bro . Maycock , of the Washington Hotel , Liverpool . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by thc W . M ., who said it must be a source
of gratification to the whole fraternity in England to find that Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the future King of England , had again been unanimously re-elected M . W . G . M . The interest of the Royal Family in Freemasonry vvas further shown by the fact that two of their number occupied the principal chairs in the Grand Lodge . " Our Masonic Rulers , " given by thc W . M ., was responded
to by Bros . Major Turner , P . G . Treasurer , and G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . "Thc Worshipful Master , " given by Bro . R . Roberts in eloquent terms , vvas most enthusiastically received . The VV . M . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master " ( Bro . Roberts ) , which was also received with immense enthusiasm , and presented him with a most artistic P . M . ' s jewel .
Surmounting the jewel were the Bootle arms , depicted in genuine heraldic form , and at the back of the jewel was a suitable Masonic inscription . Bro . Roberts , in acknowledging the gift of the brethren , referred to the great advantages of Freemasonry . " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . Ibbs , Wyatt , and Turley ; and " The Visitors , " by Bros . Councillor Forrest , Dr . C . Swaby Smith , and Wm .
Simpson . The chief feature of the musical programme was the "Fairy Bells" performance of Bro . Hargreaves Gill , who again elicited the greatest enthusiasm ; and the several vocal numbers were well rendered by Bros . Stott , Forrester , Hough , and Byran . PLUMSTEAD . — "United Military Lodge
( No . 1536 ) . —Since the consecration of the above lodge , some three years ago , it has increased largely in numbers and influence , and will undoubtedly , take , ere long , an important position in the Province of Kent , of which it and the " Pattison " are the only two in the district . During the above term it has initiatetl some fifty or sixty candidates , and a number of joining members have added their
names to the list , but on account of the continual shifting of the brethren to the different military stations , both at home and abroad , it has , as yet , never become unwieldly , but has always been held by its Masters well in hand , in fact , wc may say , with almost military discipline . A rare feeling cf unanimity is , therefore , the result , and never , perhaps , was this feeling better exemplified than on Friday , the Sth inst ., when its regular meeting was held at the
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Freemasons Hall , on Anglesea Hill , Bro . Plaisted ' s fine room there , upon which occasion thc report of a Financial Committee , appointed to look into such means and ways as would best ensure the early defraying of the debts of the lodge , was presented and unanimously approved of , a general desire being expiesscd by all the brethren for a speedy and satisfactory settlement of the question . Bro . G .
Spinks , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . H . Picken , S . W . ; H . Shaw , J . W . ; G . Kennedy , Sec ; W . Weston , I . P . M . ; R . Croisdale . ' p . M . ; C . A . Solbe , Chaplain ; D . Deeves , S . D . ; H . Welding , J . D . ; H . Harding , Org . ; A . Brooks , I . G . ; C . Buckland , Steward ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . T . Ward , P . M . 700 ; W . Ward , 700 ;
A . Hiscock , 13 ; E . A . Rust , 357 ; S . Richer , 1210 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , 913 . The Lotlge having been opened in due form , Mr . T . Reid , gunnery instructor , R . M . Academy , and Mr . H . Penfold , staff sergeant , Coast Brigade R . A ., were initiated . Bros . W . A . Rowley , J Hunter , and P . Slocombe were then passed to the Second Degree and Bros . W . Moulds aud A . Dunn were raised to
the Sublime Degree , the whole of the ceremonies being worked by the W . M . and his officers with rare ability and effect . The report ofthe Committee , as before stated , on financial matters vvas then adopted unanimously . 'The lodge was then closed and the brethren assembled round the refreshment table , where thc usual loyal and Masiaiic toasts were proposed and diank in proper form . The
toast of" Thc W . M . " vvas proposed briefly by Bro . Weston , the I . P . M ., and Bro . Spinks in reply said at their last meeting they seemed to be in a fog ; but now the sun had broken through , and all was clear again . If the recommendation of the Committee vvas carried out they would soon be out of debt . Some said , leave it to our posterity , but he said no do not leave those who come behind them a heavy
income tax , but rather leave them a legacy free from debt , that they might be proud to receive . ( Cheers . ) The toast of" Thc Initiates" followed , and in spcakingjof Bro . Reid the W . M . said he had knovvn him long as a faithful soldier , and had no doubt that he would be a faithful Mason . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Reid responded . In response to thc toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . T . Ward , after a few sentences , said it vvas
now ncaily twelve months since he had an opportunity of being present at that lodge , not through any fault ot his own , but because of circumstances which had prevented him . He was pleased to sec the good work done by the W . M . and his officers . He remembered under what favourable auspices that lodge was opened by Bro . General Brownrigg , and the same excellent spirit seemed to
actuate them all , from the Master down to the youngest member , and the result was good order , regularity , and gootl working . ( Cheers . ) He then spoke of the perfect harmony that evidently reigned amongst them , as evinced by their reception of the Financial Committee ' s report . He advocated the three months' summer vacation as proposed , and said after that time was up they would meet fresh
and vigorous for the next year ' s campaign . ( Cheers . ) In thc name of the Nelscn Lodge he thanked them , and gav * a general invitation to that lodge . " The Past Masters , Officers , and Committee" were severally toasted , and after" The Health of Bro . lolly" had been proposed and drank , the Tyler ' s toast , and one verse of " God Save the Queen , " sung by Bro . Brooks , the company separated .
MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , on the ist inst . Bro . Duff , the W . M ., presided , and thire vvas a good average attendance of members . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then
taken for Mr . George Knipe , and proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Ciaft by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . W . Longmire , the J . W . The usual proclamations were then made , which elicited good wishes from the visiting brethren , and thc lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony . ¦ LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —
This lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Rooms , Athena-um , on the 4 th inst . Bro . A . Sheriff , W . M ., presided , and was supported by his various officers . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . E . Eldred , P . M . Vitruvian Lodge , ( 338 ) , and being unanimous , he was admitted as a
joining member . The accounts for the past year were presented by Bro . Sly , P . M ., Treasurer , which showed the lodge to be in a prosperous condition . Thc W . M . then gave the lecture on the first tracing board , and a hearty \ ote of thanks was accorded him at the close . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , after which the usual proclamations were made , eliciting " Hearty good wishes " from
the visiting brethren , fhe lodge was then closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer . GREENWICH . — Royal Naval College Lodge ( No . 1593 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the "ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Tuesday , March 12 th ; Bros . Professor Kalley Miller , W . M ., Captain Johnson , S . W ., and Dr . Armstrong , J . W . His
Serene Highness Prince Volbrath Von Lcewenstein , Sub-Lieut . R . N ., was elected and initialed . Lieut . C . E . Gladstone , R . N ., a nephew of thc ex-Premier , was passed to the Second Degree . It was proposed by Caplain Johnson , seconded by Captain Blakey , and carried ntm . con ., that the privilege of membership , at present confined to the officers and staff of the college and other naval officers ,
should be extended to the permanent civil officials of the Admiralty . A lodge of instruction has been formed in connection with the lodge ,. and is being vigorously worked STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1507 ) held its regular meeting on Saturday , the iGth inst ., at the Angel and Ciown Hotel , there were present Bro . Keily , P . G . Treas . Middlesex , W . M . ; Amphlett , S . W . ; Edmunds , Past Grand Steward , I . W . ; Dunn , S . D . ; Gcllard , J . D ; Bing ,