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Lodge of Tranquillity , A o . 185 . —At the Lodge-room , Radley ' s Hotel ( Bro . J . Hart ' s ) , the highly-rcspcctcd Master , the W . Bro . Hermann Beigel , held a meeting of emergency on Monday last for the initiation of Mr . Simeon Lazarus ( who is leaving England ) . The W . M . was supported by several P . M . ' s , his Officers , and

numerous visitors , and in his usual impressive manner admitted the candidate into our mysteries . The beauties of the ceremonies at this lodge are much enhanced by the great taste with which music is introduced by the worthy Organist , Bro . Knappe . Lily Lodge of Richmond , No . S 20 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on

the 13 th inst ., and derived additional interest from the fact that it was the last Masonic occasion on which the respected host , Bro . G . T . Noyce , appeared in his capacity as the hote ! proprietor . Bro . R . Fenner , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Joshua Nunn , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . Cottrell , P . M . ; J . Cockburn , P . M . and Sec . ; T . F . Giles , P . M . and Treasurer ; J . Jones , P . M . ;

W . V . Cooper , P . M . ; T . J . Carless , P . M . ; G . Townsend , P . M . ; F . D . Kennedy , S . W . ; F . AV . Koch , S . D . ; E . Perkins , I . G . ; and a large number of brethren and visitors . Among the latter were the popular P . G . M . of Middlesex , Colonel Burdett ; the Treasurer and Secretary of the Province , Bros . Buss and Little ; H . Potter , P . M . II ; Dray , P . M . Kentucky Lotlge ; John Dyer , 22 ; Ac .

In the course of the evening Bro . Pewtrcss was raised , Bro . Hamblin passed , and Messrs . J . S . Reed and T . Palmer were initiated . The last-named gentleman is to be Bro . Noyce ' s successor in tlie business , and from ( lie experience he has acquired , there is no doubt that the hotel will continue to flourish under his maaagement and maintain the high prestige which it now enjoys . The

lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a banquet in which Bro . Noyce seemed to have surpassed even his former efforts , and the viands and wines gave the utmost satisfaction . When the clotli had been cleared , her Majesty ' s health was given with musical honours , Bro . Dyer ( a talented amateur ) leading the loyal effusions of the brethren . The health of the Masonic monarch , Earl

de Grey and Ripon , G . M ., followed , and was enthusiastically received . An equally cordial reception was offered to the next toast , Lord Carnarvon , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , coupled with the names of Colonel Burdett , P . S . G . Warden , Eng ., Ac , & c ., and J . Nunn , P . G . S . B . Eng . —Colonel Burdett acknowledged the compliment in eloquent terms , referring especially to the kind

manner in which he had ever been received amongst English Masons , and by the members of the Lily Lodge in particular . —The health of the worthy W . M . was then proposed , and Bro . Fenner made an exceedingly neat speech in reply . —The " Initiates" were then toasted , and Bro . Palmer responded . —For the visitors , the American brother and several others present expressed thanks and

tendered their congratulations to thc lodge—The P . M . ' s followed ; then the Treasurer and Secretary , when Bro . Dyer , with tlie W . M . 's permission , proposed health and happiness to Brother Noyce in his retirement from the cares and active duties of his avocations . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Dyer said he hat ! had the pleasure of Bro . Noyce ' s acquaintance for a considerable period , and he valued his

friendship as that of a truly honourable man , whose acts had ever been upon thc square , and who carried out to the fullest extent the great precepts taught in Freemasony . The manner in which he discharged the ceremonial duties of thc Craft was best known to the lodge over which Bro . Noyce prcsitlctl as W . M . at the present time , but all in this room could testify to his uniform courtesy ,

urbanity , and genuine kindness of heart . He ( Bro . Dyer ) was well assured that by Bro . Palmer , who had entered thc Order that evening , thc brethren of thc Lily Lodge would have all their comforts studied and their wishes fulfilled the same as by his worthy predecessor ; but they met Bro . Noyce as an old friend —( applause)—antl as such he called upon them to drink the toast in the warmest

and heartiest manner . —Bro . Noyce in very feeling and expressive language enunciated his thanks for the cordial reception of his name , and saitl he felt convinced that Bro . Palmer would feel it a pride to consult the interests of the Lily Lodge in every respect . —After the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren separated , highly gratified with thc proceedings of this truly festive meeting .

PROVINCIAL . LIVERPOOL—Mariners' Lodge , A ' o . 219 . —This large an 1 important lo Ige held its annual insiallaiion meeting at thc Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street , on Tlinrsilay , the Sth inst .. at I p m .. Bro . Philip Pi . mingtcn , AV . M ., ocaipieil the chair , Bros . Dr . Jos . Kel ' ett Smith . P . M . 1094 . and W . M .-elect , acting S . W . ; E . Hughes , J . AV . ;

G . De la Perrclle , I . P . M . ; Pearson , i reas . ; Huberts . Sec . ; with ihe usual officers , and supported hy large gathering of other members and visitor ' . We recognised fie following amongst the number : —Bros . Hamer ( P . M . 249 . P . O . Treas . W . 1 .. ) , Jones ( P . M . 249 ) , | . Healing ( P . M . 249 and 1264 ) , W . Crane ( P . M . 249 and W . M . 1 : 99 ) , Pemberton ( W . M . 1264 ) , C . Mill ( W . M . 1276 ) , J . W . Ashmore ( P . M . S 23 ) , Dr . R . II . 1 ) . Johnson ( P . M .

2 rn and 1049 ) , E . M . Sheldon ( P . M . 1094 ) , Lcedham ( t' . M . 220 ) , Martin ( 1094 ) , Washington ( 1094 ) , Clark ( 673 ) . Maivson ( 10 ( 3 ) . and Kelly ( 591 ) . The mimilcs of the former regular and emergency meetings having been read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Messrs . Jas . and Geo . Quale , Jas . Hughes , ami G . Vales , for initiation . Bro . A . T . Lee Melville for joining , all being declared duly elected , the AV . M ,-elect took the chair and pro-

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ceeded to initiate three of the candidates into themysteries and privileges of the Order in that clear and impressive manner so well-know to the brethren in this province . The lodge was then opened in thc second and third degrees , when Bro . Hamer , by desire of the AV . M , took the chair . Bros . Pinnington , AV . M ., and G . De la Perrclle , I . P . M ., presented to him Bro . Dr . Jos . Kellctt Smith ,

AA' . M .-elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The usual charges having been read by the Sec , the brethren below the chair were requested to retire , when a Board of Installed Masters was formed , the ceremony being rendered in a very able manner by our highly esteemed Bro . Hamer , who had ( in years past ) occupied the same chair as AV . M . for three years in

succession , the third year by dispensation . The Board having been closed thc brethren were admitted , when Jos . Kellett Smith was proclaimed and saluted in all the degrees , as AA ' . M . of the . Mariners' Lodge , 249 on the Register of the G . L . of England . At the conclusion , ( previous to investing his officers ) the AV . M . said he had proposed calling his intended officers together , in order to have a clear and distinct promise , that every brother

appointed to ofiice would consider it an obligation to be punctual in his attendance as he fully intended to himself ; he therefore hoped no brother would allow himself to be invested unless he saw his way clear to attend . The AA ' . M . now appointed his officers as follows : the late worthy Treas ., Bro H . Pearson , S . AA ' . On calling upon Bro . E . Hughes to take the J . AV . chair , Bro . Hughes very gracefully begged to decline that high honour , it having been intimated to him that it was desirable for various

reasons that Bro . Ball ( P . G . Tyler ) , should be appointed ; Under these circumstannces , he hoped the AV . M . would allow him to retire in favour of Bro . Ball . After a slight pause , the AA' . M . said he certainly had heard for several years past , that it was Bro . Ball ' s desire to take the J . AA ' . chair in this lodge , in order to enable him to take the chair in another lodge , not wishing to go any further than

J . AV . in 249 . After paying high compliments to Bro . Hughes , he drew the attention of the newly-invested S . AA ' . to this day twelve months , and hoped he would not forget the generous sacrifice Bro . Hughes had made . The AV . M . then invested Bros . P . Ball , j . AV . ; E . Hughes , S . D . ; Hide , J . D . ; Dixon , I . G . ; AV . Crane , Dir . bf Cer . The various charges being given by Bro . Hamer , several

gentlemen were proposed for- initiation , and Bro . R . R . Martin , 1094 , for joining . The lotlge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet at Bro . Houlston ' s Stanley Arms Hotel , Roby , at which about eighty brethren were present . After dinner , the AA' . M . proposed in happy terms the loyal toasts , which were received with true Masonic enthusiasm . " The Earl De Grey and Ripon ,

M . AV . G . M ., and Earl Carnarvon , R . AV . D . G . M ., " was the next toast on the programme , proposed by thc AV . M ., and elicited the enthusiasm which the names of the principals of Masonry always secure . The AA ' . M . next proposed "SirT . G . Fermor-Hesketli , Bart ., M . P ., R . AV . Prov . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , AV . D ., Prov . G . M ., and the Officers of thc Prov . G . L ., " which was responded

to by Bro . Hamer , Prov . G . T . In the course of a few appropriate remarks he alluded to the affability and kindness of the subjects of the toast . The toast of " The AVest Lancashire Masonic Institution for the Education , Ac , of Children of Deceased and Distressed Masons , " proposed in becoming terms by the AV . M . was responded to bv Bro . R . I-I . D . Johnson , one of ihe Life Governors ,

who referred to thc very great benefits which had been conferred during iis miny years' existence , an 1 spoke in high terms of the advantages the institution had derived from the late Joshua Walmesley , llian whom a kinderhearted man and better Mason never existctl . ( Hear , hear . ) He ( Bro . Johnson ) said that the institution was one of thc brightest gems of Freemasonrv , antl called

upon all the brethren to give it their hearty antl liberal support . "ThcG . Masters of the adjoining Provinces , " introduced by the AV . M ., was rcspon iel to by Bio . Hill , who alluded in feeling terms to the late Bro . Stephen Blair , one of the stars of Masonry , whose munificent charities made him a bright example to Masons throughout the universe . lie also paid a high compliment to Bro . Lord

de Tabley , R . AV . P . G . M ., Cheshire , whose courtesy and homeliness had recommended him to every Mason . —Bro . Philip Pinnington , the Immediate P . Al . of Lodge No . 249 , next proposed " The AVorshipful Master , " and in doing so said he could conscientiously affirm that in Bro . J . K . Smith , as W . M ,, they had the " right man in the right place . " ( Hear , hear . ) He had been known amongst

them for some time , and during that acquaintance he had well earned Ihe honour of being c insidcred a perfect specimen of an English gentleman . ( Cheers . ) In all his ( Uro . Pinnington '* - ) dealings with tier W . M . he had found hiin straightforward , and he therefore had much pleasure in proposing ibe toast . —Thc brethren present received it with much cn'htis ' asm aid Masonic hononrs .

—Bro . Smith , W . M ., in responding , thanked ( he brethren very hcaitily for Ihe hoiottr con f erred upon him , and assured them lhat in select ing his officers for ihe current year lie had had in view ihe fiir . hcrancc of ihe interests of the lodge , hoping lhat at ihe end of the year he wo'ild merit their goo I opiivon . ( App ' ausc . )— "Thc InUalling Master" was responded tobv Bro . Hamer , who

cxpressc I his willingness lo do everything- in his power for ihe furtherance of the interests of ihe lodge . —The W . M . then proposed the loast of thc " W . P . M . 's of Lodge 249 , " antl in the course 1 . fan excellent speech referred to ihe highly efficient manner in which Bro . Pennington ha I peif . irm .-d lh > duties of W . M . during the past year . It was also his ( liro . Smith ' s ) pleasant duty

to present Bro . Pinniigton wi h a Masonic jewel , subscribed for by tlie members of ihe Mariners' Lodge—an honour antl distinction which all P . M . ' s did not receiveas an indication of thc feeling wilh which they looked upon his services . ( Cheers . ) Thc jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Pinnington , P . M ., at the expiration of his year of office as AA ' . M ., by the

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brethren of the Mariners' Lodge , No . 249 , of Free and Accepted Masons , Liverpool , 7 th July , 1870 . "—The toast was received and drank with enthusiasm . —Bro . Pinnington , P . M ., in responding , referred to the position of the lodge , thanked the brethren for their handsome testimonial , and said he should always look upon- it as a sincere mark of the esteem and regard of the brethren of the

lodge . — "The Officers of Lodge 249 " ( responded to by Bro . Pearson , S . AV . ) , " Visiting Brethren " ( acknowledged by Bro . Sheldon , P . M . ) , and " Poor and Distressed Brethren " were the remaining toasts on the list . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocal eflorts of Bros . Ashmore , AVashington , & c , and the brethren separated at an early hour , after spending a very pleasant evening .

LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude , No . 281 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic-rooms , Athenceum , on AVednesday evening , July 13 th . Present ; AV . Bro . John Hatch , AV . M . ; Bros . E . Storey , I . P . M .: Ilai-Uev , S . AV . ; John Barrow , J . AV . ; E . Simpson , P . M . Sec ; AV . J . Sly , as S . D . ; Bell , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; AVhimpray , P . M . ; Dr . Moore , P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of

AA ' orks ; Masbeder , Beesley , AA'atson , and Beeley . The usual business having been transacted , Bro . Dr . Moore read a reply he had received from Mr . AA . Bramwell Smith to the vote of sympathy and condolence from the lodge . The AA . M . stated that it was his duty to cause the byc-Iaws of the lodge to be read at least once during

his year of office ; fortunately for the prosperity of the lotlge this was the first evening since his installation when they had not been fully occupied , he therefore took this , the earliest opportunity , of calling upon Bro . P . M . Simpson , thc Secretary , to read them . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed in due form .

LIVERPOOL . —Royal Victoria Lodge , No . 1013 . —The brethren of this lodge met on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., to celebrate the festival of St . John . The lodge was opened at the appointed time by Bro . J . B . Robinson , AA' . M ., when the minutes of the previous regular meeting , and also those of the emergency of the 22 nd ult ., were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Mr .

Thomas Chuck , who was duly elected , and accordingly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the AV . M . The AV . M .-elect , Bro . Thomas Archer Lowe , S . AA' ., was presented to thc AV . M . by Bros . Past Masters Friend and Hughes , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , when the AV . M . proceeded to instal him according to ancient custom in that fluent and impressive manner

which has so distinguished his -working in the chair , and drew forth from the brethren assembled universal expressions of delight and astonishment , and thus closed the most successful year in the history of this lodge . The brethren having greeted the new Master according to their rank , he proceeded to invest the officers for the ensuing year as follows : viz ., Bros . T . H . Gawith , S . AV . ; R .

AA ' . Crowe , J . AA * . ; Simon Lewis , Treas . ; AV . B . Henley , Sec . ; J . Kenyon , S . D . ; Moses Mawson , J . D . ; Samuel Payne , I . G . ; T . K . Hughes , P . M ., D . C . ; M . S . Machin , P . M ., Org . ; J . Thompson and George Stokes , Stewards ; and Peter Ball , Tyler . The I . P . M . then delivered addresses to thc AV . M . 's , AA ' ardens , and brethren , and took his seat at the left of the AA' . M . The

ordinary business of the lodge being disposed of , the brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Ball , Mouse Steward , in his well-known slylc . After ihe cloth was drawn the usual list of toasts was gore through . Those of "The Queen , " "The Prince and the Craft , " " Prince and Princess of AA'ales , and the rest of the

Royal family , " being most warmly received . "The Army , Navy , and A ' oluntcers" was proposed by the S . AV ., Bro . Gawith , anil responded toby Captain Mott , A' . A ' . R ., in a very able speech . Bro . Hughes , 1 st L . R . V ., also responded in a short speech . "Our Masonic Rulers , Supreme and . Subordinate , " was responded to by Bro . Armstrong , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . D ., in which he referred

in brief terms to the death of Bro . Stephen Blair , Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire—a melancholy fact which he was sure would be deeply deplored by every brother with whom lie had come in contact . —In proposing the toast of "Our Masonic Charities , " Bro . S . Lewis , Treasurer , made an appeal on behalf of the AA ' cst Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution with good effect , as a substantial

amount was at once freely subscribed by the brethren present . Bro . Mott , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., Secretary of the AV . L . M . E . Institution , sail there were now thirtytwo children deriving benefit from this institution , and that he had received many pleasing testimonials from those who had been recipients of this charity , but were now in a fair way to do battle wilh the world , who , but

for this good aud benevo cut provision , must have only added to the already large number of street Arabs and beggars of this and oiher large towns within the province . — "The llcahh of the W . M . " was next proposed by Bro . Robinson , I . P . M ., who said that it had been a veiy p ' easing duty for him to instal Bro . Lowe as Master of this loc ' g * , for , from ihe intimacy which had existed

between ihe n for some tune past , he was in a position to stale lhat Bro . Lowe had qualified himself to discharge the duties of the high ai d imporlanlofficc to which the brethren of the lodge hail unanimously elected him , and who in a short time would prove lo the brethren that he was able to employ antl instruct them in Freemasonry . Tbe loast was then drunk wilh ihe usual honours . —The AV . M ., ii reply , said he appreciated ihe flattering manner

in which his health had been received , but he feared he should fin I it a most difficult task 10 follow so excellent and efficient a Masier as his predecessor . He therefore hoped that all would look with leniency on any shortcomings that might . " . rise , and concluded by saying that from what he knew of ihe officers ho had selected , lie felt that he should be most ably assislcd in his endeavours , which should be unrcmitlhis to nlca . se . He had now a