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ture of their lamented brother suggested solemn thoughts of the closing in of their own earthly day . That as Adam , their great ancestor , lived 930 years and then died ; and Methusaleh for the long period of 9 6 9 years ; and our ancient masttjr , Moses , with an eye undimmed by age , and with natural fire unabated , succumbed on the height of " Nebo ' s lovely mountain , " at the age of
129 years , so we must depart after the fulfilment of the brief space of three score years and ten , ard less than that id the C Se of many then present . The distinguished founder of the gorgeous temple at Jerusalem , the royal Solomon , King of Israel , whose wisdom is to this day so hig hly admired , and whose pre-eminence is acknowledged in the person of the chief of this lodge
he who stood pre-eminent for his proverbs , and was gifted as a naturalist and a botanist , " who spake of trees , from the cedar that is in Lebanon , even Unto the hyssop that spiingeth out of the walls , and spake also of beasts , and ot fowl , and of creeping things , and of fishes , " he has left us words—inspired wordswhich * may well receive the thoughtful attention of the
assembled mourners . " It is better to go to the house of mourning , than to go to the house of feasting , for that is the end of all men , and the living will lay it to his heart . " Evidently this great teacher intimated in these words that rejoicing on suitable occasion was not unbecoming the most gifted and prudent ; yet the suggestion seemed toconvey also , that such scenes are fraught with danger . " The
feast of reason and the flow of soul" might be allowed the association of friend with friend was lawful , if attended by prudence and temperance ; but because too many men were easily allured by the passing present , and so forget the future , he declared that better results would arise from visiting the mourners in their grief , and alleviating their sorrows , than attending a sumptuous banquet in a
great man ' s palace . A constant round of festivity was a mode of living most unfavourable to reflection . The calls of religion found but a poor response with the self-indulgent , while the sight of the broken-up family suggested good thoughts of the vanity of earth , a wish for a better state , and led men to ponder the solemn declaration of the sacred law as to the result of a holy life , or its opposite ,
and such language is the following . — " Hear the conclusion of the whole matter , fear God , and keep His command , ments , for this is the whole duty of man . " " For God shall bring every work into judgrrent , with every secret thing , whether it be good , or whether it be evil . " The Rev . Chaplain then proceeded to exhort the brethren to the fulfilment of their duty to God , and to their neighbour ;
inviiing them to follow the footsteps of the faithful departed * , confiding that at death their faith and patience would not be forgotten . "The bright and morning star " would dispel the shadow of the tomb , and raise his loved ones to permanent mansions in heaven . To this consummation , as to a day without a cloud , he encouraged the brethren to look , and so amid sepaiation , and change , and
decay , be kept calm and confiding , and steadily progressing in every good word and work . The whole of the rev . brother ' s discourse was breathlessly listened to , and at its conclusion the applause was bi th hearty and spontaneous . The resolution , which was seconded by Bro . Coupland , was then put and carried unanimously . The D . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , then in the course of an eloquent address
expressed his thanks for the kind and cordial greeting extended to him , and regretted not having been able to visit the Pattison Lodge before ; but during the three years he had held that office he had had so many calls upon him , that he felt sure they would excuse him for not having done so . He was well aware of the importance of the Pattison Lodge , not only on account c f its numbers , but by
the position held by so many of its members , past and present , in the high offices of the province . He then gave a few statistics showing what had been done in the cause of benevolence in the province , which , however , we will not anticipate , as they will be fully shown at the approaching Grand Lodge gathering at Erith , on the 4 th of July . He then , after a splendid eulogium on the merits
of Lord Holmcsdale , P . G . M . Kent , proceeded to say that the Pattison and the United Military Lodges were two of the largest in the province . Last year he had the honour of recommending one of the members of this lodge , Bro . C . Coupland , for the office of P . G . J . D ., and by his energy and ability it had been matter of congratulation among the whole of the officers that he had accepted that
office . Their Giand Master had , too , looked at the position taken in the province by the United Military Lodge , and had determined to give its first and respected W . M ., Bro . K . G . Pownall , the position of a P . G . Supt . of Works . He had been greatly impressed by the manner in which the beautiful ceremony had been worked by their worthy W . M . ; it was excellently done , and reflected great credit
upon both him and the lodge . He had been deeply touched by the eloquence cf Bro . Hill ; it was worthy of him and the solemn occasion that had called it foith . After feelingly referring to the great loss , both to the lodge and the Craft in general , by the decease of Bro . Pattison , he concluded a brilliant address by trusting soon to have the honour of being with them on a more happy and auspicious
occasion . It was then proposed and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks should be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge to Bros . Eastes and Hill for their attendance that evening , and Bro . Hill returned thanks . Bro . Eastes then withdrew , amid rounds of cheering , our esteemed brother evidently feeling the warmth of the brethren ' s good wishes . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then
took place , and Bro . S . Butter , S . W ., was uranimously chosen . Bro . A . . Jessup , who has well and worthily held Ihe position of Treasurer for many years , was then reelected , and Bro . R . Lcstt-r as Tyler . Bro- Penfold , I . P . M ., then proposed , and it was unanimously carried , that a Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas should be presented to the W . M ., as a token of the esteem in which he is held Jby the lodge , and to mark their opinion of
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the able manner in which he had during his year of office carried out the duties of that position . After the W . M . had returned thanks , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren dispersed their respective ways , there being no social board under the circumstances above mentioned . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in
the Masonic Rooms , Athena ; um , St . Leonard s Gate , on the 4 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . Thos . Jackson , presided , but there was only a small muster of members present . The lodge having been opened with the formalities of the Craft , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Bradshaw having given proficiency as a F . C ., was entrusted and retired , and the lodge having
been opened in the Third Degree he was re-admitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by the S . W . The usual proclamations were made , and the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft . NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above prosperous
lodge took place on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . E . West ' s house , the Three Crowns , for the purpose of getting through with some pressing work that had been lately accumulating on the hands of the worthy and respected Master , Bro . W . Steele , who presided , assisted by the following officers : Bros . J . Ives , I . P . M . ; E . W . , P . M ., and P . M . 1076 , P . P . G . Officer Herts , & c , & rc . ; A . J .
Manning , S . W . ; W . T . Turner , J . W . ; T . Geller , Treas . ; N . Stanford , S . D . ; J . Plume , J . D . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; W . J . Vance , I . G . ; E . Davis , Steward . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Gaskill , P . M . io ; 6 ; Treadwell , 1076 ; S . Carter , 13 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , 913 , and others . The work before the lodge consisted of raising Bros . Lloyd , Fenn , and Beasley ; passing Bros . Turner , Jones , and A .
Plume , and the initiation of Mr . J . Fairbairn , the whole of the ceremonies being admirably worked * by the W . M . The historical portion of the Third Degree was eloquently rendered , and the whole of the working was most excellent . After the lodge was closed a committee was formed for the purpose of carrying out the summer banquet , and then the brethren adjourned to an adjoining room , where
a cold collation awaited them . On re-assembling , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . ( ves , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " called the attention of the brethren to the manner in which their W . M . sought by every means in his power to make a name for the lodge , for its good work done among the lodges of the district . In the arduous duties of that
evening their hearts were with him , and they were proud of such able and perfect Masonic work . Bro . Steele as-. sured them , in response , that he felt highly gratified to hear their heatty reception of the eulogy passed upon him by Bro . Ives . He believed he had been successful up to the present in fulfilling the expectations formed cf him when their united votes placed him in that chair . He
knew that much was expected of him , and he had tried hard to come up to their standard of excellence , and by their acclamations he felt that at least he had not lost their confidence . He trusted they would soon be in a position t « have funds enough to have a good lodge of instruction , and they might at all times depend upon his assistance and support . " The Initiate " was then toasted ,
and returned thanks . "The Visitors" followed , and Bros . Gaskill and Jolly severally replied . In returning thanks for "The Past Masters , " Bro . Ives , in eloquent terms , advocated the cause of charity , not only that charity that consists in giving money , although that was of the first import , but that beautiful charity that shows itself in kindness and brotheily love . They might give money to
a man and not be thanked , because of the way it was given , but the smallest trifle , if given with sympathy and a" kind word " was more precious than " gold without love . " He trusted every brother would not only be brothers inside that lodge , but would carry the divine principle of their noble Order with them into their everyday life , and the beautiful " charity of Christiarity " would adorn and beautify
that Masonic charity they were taught to love and practise . The toast of "The Officers" concluded the pleasures of the evening , which were much enhanced by the excellent singing of Bro . Plume and others . TEDDINGTON . —Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Teddington , on Saturday , the iGth inst ., Bro . Francis Bradley
Archer , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . W . G . Moore , P . M ., S . W . ; T . S . Archer , | . W . j F . Sumner Knyvett P . M ., P . G . Stwdr , Treas . ; Ed . B . Grabham , P . M ., Prov . S . G W . Middx ., Sec ; E . A . Woolley , S . D . ; H . R . M . Belward , I . G . ; Geo . Hancock , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Somerset , D . C . Visitors : R . W . Bro Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middx . ; Bros . A . H . Lilley , P . M . 12 ; T . L . Fox , P . M . 19 ; Dr .
Wm . O'Connor , P . M . 28 ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M . 176 ; F . Rath , P . M . 534 ; S . Carey , 901 , and many others . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Mr . Henry Geo . Bevington and Mr . W . Rose , F . R . C . S ., were balloted for and duly initiated by the W . M ., after which Bro . W . G . Moore , P . M ., was presented for installation , the ceremony being exceedingly well rendered by Bro . Knyvett , P . M .
The W . M . appointed his officers , Bros . F . B . Archer , I . P . M . ; T . S . Archer , S . W . ; Woolley , J . W . ; Knyvett , P . M ., P . G . Steward , Treas . ; E . B . Grabham , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; Kingsmill , S . D . ; Belward , J . D . ; Sadler , I . G . ; Geo . Hancock , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal toasts having been
honoured , " The Health of Bro . Col . Burdett " was drunk with much enthusiasm , who , in responding to the toast , expressed his satisfaction with all that he had seen of the working of the lodge , and announced his intention of paying another visit on the completion of the new lodge-room . Bro . Archer , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " gracefully alluded to the satisfactory manner in which Bro . Moore had filled all the offices in the lodge , and predicted
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for him a very happy year of office . The W . M ., in re sponding to the toast , said be felt sure from the exceeding ) , kind way in which the I . P . M . had proposed his health and the hearty response given to it by the brethren , that ' his year of office would be to him a labour of love , and i « emulating the good example of his predecessor he hoped to retire from the chair retaining the good opinion of all
the members . He had now a very pleasing duty to discharge , and that was to present to Bro . F . B . Archer very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the lodge during the past year and as a slight mark of the high esteem in which he is held by every member . The past year had been a very prosperous one for the lodge , and this is in no sli ght
degree due to Bro . Archer , whose year of office has been a very arduous one . The toast was very warmly received . Bro . Archer suitably acknowledged the toast , which had been so feelingly proposed by the W . M . ; the jewel which had been presented to him that evening would always remind him of the kind way in which his services had been received by the lodge , and his endeavours would always
be for its continued prosperity . Bro . A . H . Lilley , P . M . 12 , responded for " The Visitors , " and Bro , T . S . Archer S . W ,, for " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s toast then brought the evening to a close , and most of th *; brethren returned to town , after the enjoyment of an ex . ceedingly pleasant meeting . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1 S 02 ) . —
The last monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Monday evening , the 21 st May , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , was very largely attended , and the whole of the evening ' s proceedings was marked by an unanimity and efficiency which could hardly have been excelled . Bro . Maurice Hart , the W . M ., occupied his place in the E ., and he was ably supported by Bros . A . , | .
HenocUsberg , I . P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; A . Jones , S . W . ; S . Schonstadt , J . W . ; Rev . Professor Prag , Chaplain ; Isaac de Frcece , Treasurer ; B . Levy , Sec ; Rev . H . D . Marks , S . D . ; S . . T . Henochsberg , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Julius Franks , W . M . 20-j ,- M . II . Edwards , A . Rnhnw . M . T . Tucski , T . Saber , H . T . Wright , B . Woolf , A . Hart ,
H . Henochsberg , S . Levy , D . Gabrielson , H . Geldhard , W . Levy , H . Burnett , M . Aronsberg , M . Parkcs , D . Isaacs , J . Simmons , S . Jacobs , A . M . Lyons , G . J . Somers , A . Liebschutz , A . Cohen , J . E . Davidson , & c . The visitors' list included the names of Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . ; | . R Goepel , P . P . G . D . C . ; G . Peet , S . W . 241 ; A . Cotter , W . M . 1264 ; J , W . Newman , 220 ; T . I . Harris , 126 . 1 ;
and W . Aronsberg , 1055 . After the transaction of some routine business , one candidate was initiated and two brethren passed to the Degree of F . C ., and the almost perfect style in which the W . M . ( Bro . M . Hart ) performed the ceremony ( in which there were displayed all the weight of impressiveness and graceful delivery so essential in the working ) elicited the universal admiration and
commendation of all the brethren . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who responded for the P . G . Lodge Officers , paid a high compliment to the superior working shown by the W . M . ami his officers .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at Bro . PJaisted's fine hall , on Anglesea-hill . As it was the occasion of the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , move than ordinary interest was attached to it , and there was a good assembly both of the brethren and visitors present . Out
of respect for its mighbour , the Pattison Lodge , whose founder and patron , Bro . F . Pattison , P . G . Warden of England , has just died , the lodge was in full mourning . Amongst the visitors were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . T . Vincent , W . M . 913 ; , | . Henderson , P . M . 13 , & c . ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 , dec . ; $ ¦ Wilkinson , 948 ; I " . Buttcrworth , 1604 ; H . Burnett , 1 C 04 ;
W . Pean , 1 G 04 ; T . Davie , 87 ; A Uppcrton , 913 ; G . Beaver , 700 ; E . Palmer , 913 ; J . Wilkin ? , 700 ; II . Tucker , 913 ; E . W . Crews , 13 ; T . Carter , 13 ; W . Cobb , 700 ; D . Capon , 613 ; W . McCoy , 700 ; and C . Jolly , ( Freemason ) , . 'J 13 . The officers present wire Bros-W . Weston , W . M . ; F . G . Pownall , I . P . M ., and W . M . 13 ; R . Croisdalc , P . M ., and P . M . 706 ; G . Spinks , S . W ., ami
W . M . elect ; H . G . Picken , ) . W . ; W . Murphy , Treas . ; ' 1-Cooper , Sec . ; H . Shaw , S . D . ; J . McCaffcr ' y , J . D . ; H . Harding , Org . ; Wilding and Wright , Stewards ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , the Three Degrees were splendidly worked by the W . M ., anil then Bro . Spinks , S . W ,, was almost unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Murphy Treasurer ,
and Bro . Lackland Tyler . After those bitthrcn had returned thanks , a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , was unanimously voted to Bro . Weston , for his ability > the chair , and then the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the usual loyal ami Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Pownall proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said that twelve
months had now elapsed since Bro . Weston took the chair , and there was not one member of the lodge who coul'l not look back with pleasure to that time . For himself , he could safely say that no one could have been more anxious for the welfare of the lodge , or worked harder for its prosperity than Bro . Weston had . He sincerely trusted that he might long be spared to them , still to do in < be
future as he had done in the past , and he could assure him , that when he left that chair there would go with , him tnc " hearty good wishes " of not only every brother of the ledge , but of the district . Bro . Weston , in reply , said fot the last time he thanked them for their kind expression-He thanked Bro . Pownall , who in his position of I . P . M * had been of most incalculable service to him in carry ! " ? out the duties of the chair . To his brother Wardens he
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ture of their lamented brother suggested solemn thoughts of the closing in of their own earthly day . That as Adam , their great ancestor , lived 930 years and then died ; and Methusaleh for the long period of 9 6 9 years ; and our ancient masttjr , Moses , with an eye undimmed by age , and with natural fire unabated , succumbed on the height of " Nebo ' s lovely mountain , " at the age of
129 years , so we must depart after the fulfilment of the brief space of three score years and ten , ard less than that id the C Se of many then present . The distinguished founder of the gorgeous temple at Jerusalem , the royal Solomon , King of Israel , whose wisdom is to this day so hig hly admired , and whose pre-eminence is acknowledged in the person of the chief of this lodge
he who stood pre-eminent for his proverbs , and was gifted as a naturalist and a botanist , " who spake of trees , from the cedar that is in Lebanon , even Unto the hyssop that spiingeth out of the walls , and spake also of beasts , and ot fowl , and of creeping things , and of fishes , " he has left us words—inspired wordswhich * may well receive the thoughtful attention of the
assembled mourners . " It is better to go to the house of mourning , than to go to the house of feasting , for that is the end of all men , and the living will lay it to his heart . " Evidently this great teacher intimated in these words that rejoicing on suitable occasion was not unbecoming the most gifted and prudent ; yet the suggestion seemed toconvey also , that such scenes are fraught with danger . " The
feast of reason and the flow of soul" might be allowed the association of friend with friend was lawful , if attended by prudence and temperance ; but because too many men were easily allured by the passing present , and so forget the future , he declared that better results would arise from visiting the mourners in their grief , and alleviating their sorrows , than attending a sumptuous banquet in a
great man ' s palace . A constant round of festivity was a mode of living most unfavourable to reflection . The calls of religion found but a poor response with the self-indulgent , while the sight of the broken-up family suggested good thoughts of the vanity of earth , a wish for a better state , and led men to ponder the solemn declaration of the sacred law as to the result of a holy life , or its opposite ,
and such language is the following . — " Hear the conclusion of the whole matter , fear God , and keep His command , ments , for this is the whole duty of man . " " For God shall bring every work into judgrrent , with every secret thing , whether it be good , or whether it be evil . " The Rev . Chaplain then proceeded to exhort the brethren to the fulfilment of their duty to God , and to their neighbour ;
inviiing them to follow the footsteps of the faithful departed * , confiding that at death their faith and patience would not be forgotten . "The bright and morning star " would dispel the shadow of the tomb , and raise his loved ones to permanent mansions in heaven . To this consummation , as to a day without a cloud , he encouraged the brethren to look , and so amid sepaiation , and change , and
decay , be kept calm and confiding , and steadily progressing in every good word and work . The whole of the rev . brother ' s discourse was breathlessly listened to , and at its conclusion the applause was bi th hearty and spontaneous . The resolution , which was seconded by Bro . Coupland , was then put and carried unanimously . The D . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , then in the course of an eloquent address
expressed his thanks for the kind and cordial greeting extended to him , and regretted not having been able to visit the Pattison Lodge before ; but during the three years he had held that office he had had so many calls upon him , that he felt sure they would excuse him for not having done so . He was well aware of the importance of the Pattison Lodge , not only on account c f its numbers , but by
the position held by so many of its members , past and present , in the high offices of the province . He then gave a few statistics showing what had been done in the cause of benevolence in the province , which , however , we will not anticipate , as they will be fully shown at the approaching Grand Lodge gathering at Erith , on the 4 th of July . He then , after a splendid eulogium on the merits
of Lord Holmcsdale , P . G . M . Kent , proceeded to say that the Pattison and the United Military Lodges were two of the largest in the province . Last year he had the honour of recommending one of the members of this lodge , Bro . C . Coupland , for the office of P . G . J . D ., and by his energy and ability it had been matter of congratulation among the whole of the officers that he had accepted that
office . Their Giand Master had , too , looked at the position taken in the province by the United Military Lodge , and had determined to give its first and respected W . M ., Bro . K . G . Pownall , the position of a P . G . Supt . of Works . He had been greatly impressed by the manner in which the beautiful ceremony had been worked by their worthy W . M . ; it was excellently done , and reflected great credit
upon both him and the lodge . He had been deeply touched by the eloquence cf Bro . Hill ; it was worthy of him and the solemn occasion that had called it foith . After feelingly referring to the great loss , both to the lodge and the Craft in general , by the decease of Bro . Pattison , he concluded a brilliant address by trusting soon to have the honour of being with them on a more happy and auspicious
occasion . It was then proposed and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks should be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge to Bros . Eastes and Hill for their attendance that evening , and Bro . Hill returned thanks . Bro . Eastes then withdrew , amid rounds of cheering , our esteemed brother evidently feeling the warmth of the brethren ' s good wishes . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then
took place , and Bro . S . Butter , S . W ., was uranimously chosen . Bro . A . . Jessup , who has well and worthily held Ihe position of Treasurer for many years , was then reelected , and Bro . R . Lcstt-r as Tyler . Bro- Penfold , I . P . M ., then proposed , and it was unanimously carried , that a Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas should be presented to the W . M ., as a token of the esteem in which he is held Jby the lodge , and to mark their opinion of
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the able manner in which he had during his year of office carried out the duties of that position . After the W . M . had returned thanks , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren dispersed their respective ways , there being no social board under the circumstances above mentioned . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in
the Masonic Rooms , Athena ; um , St . Leonard s Gate , on the 4 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . Thos . Jackson , presided , but there was only a small muster of members present . The lodge having been opened with the formalities of the Craft , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Bradshaw having given proficiency as a F . C ., was entrusted and retired , and the lodge having
been opened in the Third Degree he was re-admitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by the S . W . The usual proclamations were made , and the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft . NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above prosperous
lodge took place on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . E . West ' s house , the Three Crowns , for the purpose of getting through with some pressing work that had been lately accumulating on the hands of the worthy and respected Master , Bro . W . Steele , who presided , assisted by the following officers : Bros . J . Ives , I . P . M . ; E . W . , P . M ., and P . M . 1076 , P . P . G . Officer Herts , & c , & rc . ; A . J .
Manning , S . W . ; W . T . Turner , J . W . ; T . Geller , Treas . ; N . Stanford , S . D . ; J . Plume , J . D . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; W . J . Vance , I . G . ; E . Davis , Steward . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Gaskill , P . M . io ; 6 ; Treadwell , 1076 ; S . Carter , 13 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , 913 , and others . The work before the lodge consisted of raising Bros . Lloyd , Fenn , and Beasley ; passing Bros . Turner , Jones , and A .
Plume , and the initiation of Mr . J . Fairbairn , the whole of the ceremonies being admirably worked * by the W . M . The historical portion of the Third Degree was eloquently rendered , and the whole of the working was most excellent . After the lodge was closed a committee was formed for the purpose of carrying out the summer banquet , and then the brethren adjourned to an adjoining room , where
a cold collation awaited them . On re-assembling , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . ( ves , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " called the attention of the brethren to the manner in which their W . M . sought by every means in his power to make a name for the lodge , for its good work done among the lodges of the district . In the arduous duties of that
evening their hearts were with him , and they were proud of such able and perfect Masonic work . Bro . Steele as-. sured them , in response , that he felt highly gratified to hear their heatty reception of the eulogy passed upon him by Bro . Ives . He believed he had been successful up to the present in fulfilling the expectations formed cf him when their united votes placed him in that chair . He
knew that much was expected of him , and he had tried hard to come up to their standard of excellence , and by their acclamations he felt that at least he had not lost their confidence . He trusted they would soon be in a position t « have funds enough to have a good lodge of instruction , and they might at all times depend upon his assistance and support . " The Initiate " was then toasted ,
and returned thanks . "The Visitors" followed , and Bros . Gaskill and Jolly severally replied . In returning thanks for "The Past Masters , " Bro . Ives , in eloquent terms , advocated the cause of charity , not only that charity that consists in giving money , although that was of the first import , but that beautiful charity that shows itself in kindness and brotheily love . They might give money to
a man and not be thanked , because of the way it was given , but the smallest trifle , if given with sympathy and a" kind word " was more precious than " gold without love . " He trusted every brother would not only be brothers inside that lodge , but would carry the divine principle of their noble Order with them into their everyday life , and the beautiful " charity of Christiarity " would adorn and beautify
that Masonic charity they were taught to love and practise . The toast of "The Officers" concluded the pleasures of the evening , which were much enhanced by the excellent singing of Bro . Plume and others . TEDDINGTON . —Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Teddington , on Saturday , the iGth inst ., Bro . Francis Bradley
Archer , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . W . G . Moore , P . M ., S . W . ; T . S . Archer , | . W . j F . Sumner Knyvett P . M ., P . G . Stwdr , Treas . ; Ed . B . Grabham , P . M ., Prov . S . G W . Middx ., Sec ; E . A . Woolley , S . D . ; H . R . M . Belward , I . G . ; Geo . Hancock , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Somerset , D . C . Visitors : R . W . Bro Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middx . ; Bros . A . H . Lilley , P . M . 12 ; T . L . Fox , P . M . 19 ; Dr .
Wm . O'Connor , P . M . 28 ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M . 176 ; F . Rath , P . M . 534 ; S . Carey , 901 , and many others . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Mr . Henry Geo . Bevington and Mr . W . Rose , F . R . C . S ., were balloted for and duly initiated by the W . M ., after which Bro . W . G . Moore , P . M ., was presented for installation , the ceremony being exceedingly well rendered by Bro . Knyvett , P . M .
The W . M . appointed his officers , Bros . F . B . Archer , I . P . M . ; T . S . Archer , S . W . ; Woolley , J . W . ; Knyvett , P . M ., P . G . Steward , Treas . ; E . B . Grabham , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Middx ., Sec ; Kingsmill , S . D . ; Belward , J . D . ; Sadler , I . G . ; Geo . Hancock , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal toasts having been
honoured , " The Health of Bro . Col . Burdett " was drunk with much enthusiasm , who , in responding to the toast , expressed his satisfaction with all that he had seen of the working of the lodge , and announced his intention of paying another visit on the completion of the new lodge-room . Bro . Archer , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " gracefully alluded to the satisfactory manner in which Bro . Moore had filled all the offices in the lodge , and predicted
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for him a very happy year of office . The W . M ., in re sponding to the toast , said be felt sure from the exceeding ) , kind way in which the I . P . M . had proposed his health and the hearty response given to it by the brethren , that ' his year of office would be to him a labour of love , and i « emulating the good example of his predecessor he hoped to retire from the chair retaining the good opinion of all
the members . He had now a very pleasing duty to discharge , and that was to present to Bro . F . B . Archer very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the lodge during the past year and as a slight mark of the high esteem in which he is held by every member . The past year had been a very prosperous one for the lodge , and this is in no sli ght
degree due to Bro . Archer , whose year of office has been a very arduous one . The toast was very warmly received . Bro . Archer suitably acknowledged the toast , which had been so feelingly proposed by the W . M . ; the jewel which had been presented to him that evening would always remind him of the kind way in which his services had been received by the lodge , and his endeavours would always
be for its continued prosperity . Bro . A . H . Lilley , P . M . 12 , responded for " The Visitors , " and Bro , T . S . Archer S . W ,, for " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s toast then brought the evening to a close , and most of th *; brethren returned to town , after the enjoyment of an ex . ceedingly pleasant meeting . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1 S 02 ) . —
The last monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Monday evening , the 21 st May , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , was very largely attended , and the whole of the evening ' s proceedings was marked by an unanimity and efficiency which could hardly have been excelled . Bro . Maurice Hart , the W . M ., occupied his place in the E ., and he was ably supported by Bros . A . , | .
HenocUsberg , I . P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; A . Jones , S . W . ; S . Schonstadt , J . W . ; Rev . Professor Prag , Chaplain ; Isaac de Frcece , Treasurer ; B . Levy , Sec ; Rev . H . D . Marks , S . D . ; S . . T . Henochsberg , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Julius Franks , W . M . 20-j ,- M . II . Edwards , A . Rnhnw . M . T . Tucski , T . Saber , H . T . Wright , B . Woolf , A . Hart ,
H . Henochsberg , S . Levy , D . Gabrielson , H . Geldhard , W . Levy , H . Burnett , M . Aronsberg , M . Parkcs , D . Isaacs , J . Simmons , S . Jacobs , A . M . Lyons , G . J . Somers , A . Liebschutz , A . Cohen , J . E . Davidson , & c . The visitors' list included the names of Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . ; | . R Goepel , P . P . G . D . C . ; G . Peet , S . W . 241 ; A . Cotter , W . M . 1264 ; J , W . Newman , 220 ; T . I . Harris , 126 . 1 ;
and W . Aronsberg , 1055 . After the transaction of some routine business , one candidate was initiated and two brethren passed to the Degree of F . C ., and the almost perfect style in which the W . M . ( Bro . M . Hart ) performed the ceremony ( in which there were displayed all the weight of impressiveness and graceful delivery so essential in the working ) elicited the universal admiration and
commendation of all the brethren . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who responded for the P . G . Lodge Officers , paid a high compliment to the superior working shown by the W . M . ami his officers .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at Bro . PJaisted's fine hall , on Anglesea-hill . As it was the occasion of the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , move than ordinary interest was attached to it , and there was a good assembly both of the brethren and visitors present . Out
of respect for its mighbour , the Pattison Lodge , whose founder and patron , Bro . F . Pattison , P . G . Warden of England , has just died , the lodge was in full mourning . Amongst the visitors were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . G . J . W . Kent ; W . T . Vincent , W . M . 913 ; , | . Henderson , P . M . 13 , & c . ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 , dec . ; $ ¦ Wilkinson , 948 ; I " . Buttcrworth , 1604 ; H . Burnett , 1 C 04 ;
W . Pean , 1 G 04 ; T . Davie , 87 ; A Uppcrton , 913 ; G . Beaver , 700 ; E . Palmer , 913 ; J . Wilkin ? , 700 ; II . Tucker , 913 ; E . W . Crews , 13 ; T . Carter , 13 ; W . Cobb , 700 ; D . Capon , 613 ; W . McCoy , 700 ; and C . Jolly , ( Freemason ) , . 'J 13 . The officers present wire Bros-W . Weston , W . M . ; F . G . Pownall , I . P . M ., and W . M . 13 ; R . Croisdalc , P . M ., and P . M . 706 ; G . Spinks , S . W ., ami
W . M . elect ; H . G . Picken , ) . W . ; W . Murphy , Treas . ; ' 1-Cooper , Sec . ; H . Shaw , S . D . ; J . McCaffcr ' y , J . D . ; H . Harding , Org . ; Wilding and Wright , Stewards ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , the Three Degrees were splendidly worked by the W . M ., anil then Bro . Spinks , S . W ,, was almost unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Murphy Treasurer ,
and Bro . Lackland Tyler . After those bitthrcn had returned thanks , a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , was unanimously voted to Bro . Weston , for his ability > the chair , and then the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the usual loyal ami Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Pownall proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said that twelve
months had now elapsed since Bro . Weston took the chair , and there was not one member of the lodge who coul'l not look back with pleasure to that time . For himself , he could safely say that no one could have been more anxious for the welfare of the lodge , or worked harder for its prosperity than Bro . Weston had . He sincerely trusted that he might long be spared to them , still to do in < be
future as he had done in the past , and he could assure him , that when he left that chair there would go with , him tnc " hearty good wishes " of not only every brother of the ledge , but of the district . Bro . Weston , in reply , said fot the last time he thanked them for their kind expression-He thanked Bro . Pownall , who in his position of I . P . M * had been of most incalculable service to him in carry ! " ? out the duties of the chair . To his brother Wardens he