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the Woodside Hotel , by Bro . Harbridge , at which between 60 and 70 brethren were present . The several loyal and masonic toasts were given in pointed terms by the W . M ., that of the "M . W . G . M ., M . W . D . G . M . the P . G . M . and Grand Officers of Cheshire" being responded to

by Bro . W . Bulley , P . P . J . G . D ., who referred especially to the great interest taken by Lord De Tabley in the whole of the lodges in the province , and particularly in the Mersey Lodge . In the course of the evening a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented by the W . M . to Bro . J . Griffiths , I . P . M ., who acknowledged the gift in

suitable terms . The other toasts were given and responded to with great felicity , and the evening was greatly enlivened by excellent harmony from several of the brethren . The jewel presented to Bro . Griffiths was furnished by Bro . Kenning , of London and Liverpool , whose choice stock was well represented by the sample .

SEACOMBE . —CombermereLodge ( No . 605 ) . — Another installation in Cheshire took place on Thursday , the ijth inst ., when the brethren of the Combermere Lodge . No . 605 , met for the purpose of installing their W . M . elect , Bro . Ellis Davies , at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe ,

on the opposite shore oi the Mersey , from Liverpool . There was an unusually large gathering of the members of the lodge and visitors . Bro . J . M . Radcliffe , W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and he was very very efficiently supported by Bros . J . T . Lea ,

P . M . ; H . Davies , P . M . ; E . Davies , S . W . ; E . J . Haddon , J . W . ; J . Sillitoe , Treasurer ; T . Leighton , Secretary ; T . Shaw , I . G . ; J . E . Jones , S . ; and T . Redan , Tyler . Amongst the brethren present were Bro . R . Gracie , W . M . 477 ; H . Martin , P . M . 477 ; E . Jones , H .

Roberts , T . Gregory , J . Denton , C . Staley , J . Spier , W . Dobie , T : Ambler , W . Ellison , H . H . Banks , J . Jones , E . H . Harris , M . McNerney , T . Strothers , and W . Smith . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . H . Bulley , G . S . B . of England ; W . Bulley , P . P . J . G . D . ; F . K . Stevenson , P . P . G : S . ; T . Piatt , P . P . J . G . D ; C .

H . Hill , P . G . Reg ., W . L . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., W . L . ; H . William , P . M . 249 ; J . J . Rose ,

W . M . 249 ; J : M . Eccles , W . M . 1325 ; Captain W . J . Newman , W . M . 786 ; T . H . Ward , W . M . 1276 ; R . W . Holt , P . M . 1276 ; D . Fraser , S . W . 477 ; J . Taylor , S . D . 1276 ; T . Dixon , J . W . 477 ; W . M . Asher , J . D . 477 ; W . Bulley , jun ., 537 ; C . Leighton , S . W .

1325 ; E . Chater , 1094 ; H . O . Jones , $ 37 ; C ' Haswell , 203 ; W . . H . Hime , 477 ; J . Roberts , 292 , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Radcliffe , W . M ., initiated three candidates in a very impressive

and effective manner . Bro . W . Bulley , P . P . J . G . D . ( in the absence through sudden illness , of Bro . Horbury , P . M . ); then took the chair , and Bro . Ellis Davies was presented for the benefits of installation as W . M . The ceremony of installation , as well as the charges to

the several officers , could not possibly have been performed in a more masterly and impressive style , dieting the universal admiration of the brethren present . The newly installed W . M . subsequently invested the following as his corps of officers during the year of his Masonic reign :

—Bros . J . M . Radcliffe , I . P . M . ; E . J . Haddon , S . W . ; M . McNerney , J . W . ; J . Sillitoe , Treas ; T . Leighton , Sec . ; T . Shaw , S . D . ; E . Jones , J . D . ; J . Jones , I . G . ; T . Gregory , D . C ; E . H . Harris , and H . R . Banks , Stewards . Bro . T . Rodan was unanimously re-elected Tyler of the

lodge . Before the lodge was closed , Bro . H . Bulley , G . S . B . of England , presented Bro . Radcliffe I . P . M ., with a very handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel , in the name of the members of the lodge , and referred to the ( very valuable services which he had rendered to the " Combermere " during

his connection with it . He said that the presentation of such a jewel by the unanimous vote of the members showed that the I . P . M ., during his year in the chair had won the entire approbation of his brethren , and he ( Bro . Bulley ) ,

hoped that the recipient would long live to enjoy the esteem of his brethren . Bro . Radcliffe said he could not possibly find words to express his thanks to the brethren of the Combermere Lodge for their handsome gift , but he would endeavour so to do his duty in the future as in some

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measure to repay them for their kindness . Hearty good wishes for the W . M . were expressed by representatives of other lodges , and after several propositions for initiaton had been made the proceedings were brought to a close . About < o brethren afterwards sat down to a

sumptuous banquet , provided by Mrs . Stokes , of the Seacombe Hotel , and a very pleasant evening was spent with toasts and songs . Bros . T . J . Hughes , C . Has well , and J . Skeaf , contributed in the latter department . The jewel

presented to Bro . Radcliffe was a beautiful 18-carat hall-marked jewel , set in real pearls , was supplied from Bro . G . Kenning ' s wellknown Masonic depot , at 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool , to which it did the utmost credit as an artistic production .

WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on Monday , the 19 th instant . The business to be transacted comprehended the passing of Brothers Sedgwick and

Boothers , which was duly performed by the W . M . Bro . Frederick Smith . After this the lodge was opened in the third degree when the W . M ., after the usual examination , most impressively raised Bro . Frederick H . Roberts and Bro . R . P . Tate

to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Kenneth R . H . Mackenzie was unanimously elected a joining member . The brethren then adjourned to a capital banquet , over twenty members of the lodge being present . . The

visitors were Bro . David McGill ( No . 347 ) , Bro . J . S . Landy ( No . 45 ) , and Bro . W . Edersheim ( P . M . No . 9 67 , M . E . Z . 77 ) . The usual toasts were loyally honoured and the brethren separated at a reasonable hour , after a very instructive and enjoyable evening .

BUCKHURST HILL . —Bagshaw Lodge ( No . 1457 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this new lodge took place on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Bald-faced Stag Hotel , Buckhurst-hill , Essex . The chair was taken by Bro . J . Tanner , W . M ., who was supported by his officers , viz .,

Bros J . Clarkson , S . W . ; J . R . Cover , J . W . ; Samuel Lilley , Sec . ; D . Reed , S . D . ; T . W . Nicholson , J . D . ; W . Holloway , I . G ; W . Babington , D . C . ; W . A . Heath , Steward , together with other members and several visitors . The Lodge on this occasion was honoured

by the presence of Bro . R . J . Bagshaw , the Prov . Grand Master . The business of thelod ^ e was the raising of Bros . Edward Thompson and Kearley , which was carried through by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The Prov . G . M . in expressing to the lodge the honour they

had done him , by naming the lodge after him , was pleased to find the same in such working order , and he felt sure that the lodge would flourish under the management of such good Masons as he saw around him , and if they would allow him to become a member he should be

very pleased to do so ; this intimation was received with great pleasure by its members . A vote of thanks was passed for the attendance of the Prov . G . M ., and the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet served

by Bro . H . Lock , with excellent taste . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a pleasant evening passed , which will long be remembered by those present .

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BEADON CHAPTER ( No . 619 ) . —At the Masons ' Arms Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-st ., City , the regular meeting was held on Thursday , 22 nd inst . The chapter was opened by Companions W . Smeed , P . Z ., as Z . ; G . A . Smith , H . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; A . Avery , P . Z .

J . | W . Halsey , P . Z ., and other Principals . The ' minutes of the previous convocation were read ' and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were unanimous in favour of the ten candidates for exaltation , and five being present , were duly

exalted . The ceremony being so well rendered by Companions W . Smeed , P . Z . as Z . ; J . W . Halsey , P . Z . as H . ; F . Walters , P . Z . as J . ; W . H . Green , J . as P . S . Companion W . Smeed installed G . A . Smith , Z . ; W . H . Green , H . R . H . Williams , J . ; and invested A . Avery ,

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¦ * P . Z ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . H . Hannsworth , S . N . ; W . Seaman , P . S . ; E . Coste , 1 st A . S . ; J . Wyle , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Y . Laing , Janitor . A companion was appointed Steward at Festival of Benevolent Institution .

Several propositions were received for exaltation , and the chapter duly closed . A banquet and dessert followed . MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( NO . 737 ) . — On Thursday , January 8 , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , the regular convocation of

this well-established chapter was held . There were present Comps . T- T . Moss , M . E . Z . ; E . Harris , H . ; J . H . Butten , J . ; A . D . Loewenstark , P . Z ., Treas ; F . Walters , P . Z . ; Loew-. enstark , P . S . ; G . J . Loe , 1 st A . S . ; J . W . Baldwin , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Walls , P . Z . ; J . R .

Austin , F . J . Timms , H . A . Dubois , A . P . Stedman , S . W . Seyfang , J . H . Spsncer , and others . Amongst the distinguished visitors were : Comps . Charles Horsley , P . G . R . Middlesex ; W . Smith , P . Z . 246 ; J . B . Langley , 176 , and others . The heavy agenda , containing

ij names , was only relieved by the exalting of Bros . J . Wells , 1326 ; G . Reynolds , 1326 ; J . S . Sweasey , J . D . 1423 ; C . Roach , 1423 . . Apologies were received from the absent candidates , excusing and regretting their non-attendance , which was caused by circumstances entirel y

beyond their own control . This being election night , the ballots were then taken for the officers for the ensuing year , and resulted in the unanimous election of Comps . E . Harris , as J . D . ; J . H . Butten , H . ; H . A . Dubois , J . -, T . J . Sabine , P . Z ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E .

M . D . Loewenstark , S . N . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . S . ; W . J . Laing , Janitor , ( re-elected . ) The usual five guinea P . Z . ' s jewel was voted from the chapter funds to Comp . J . T . Moss , in recognition of his services rendered to the chapter during his year of office . Several candidates were proposed for next meeting .

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Scotland .

GLASGOW . — Si Rollox Chapter ( No . 1 44 ) met in the Freemasons' Hall , Garngad-road , on the 10 th inst ., the new 1 st P . Comp . R . Bell , presiding for the first time . A lodge of Most Excellent Masters was opened , R . Bell , M . E . M . ; G . W . Wheeler , S . W . ; J . Annand , J . W .

Comp . J . Guthrie , P . Z ., 97 , conferred this degree on Bro . A . Stewart , the M . E . M ., R . Bell , delivering a lecture on the trestles . A Royal Arch Chapter was then opened , F . Bell , Z ., requesting Comp . Halket to act in his place . The offices were thus filled : Thos . Halket , Z . 113 ,

as Z . ; R . Bell , H . ; Jas . Duthie , P . Z . 6 j , J . G . Wheeler , H . 73 , 1 st S . ; J . Pirday , 67 , 2 nd S . ; J . Annand , acting Scribe E . The ceremonies were conducted in that quiet careful manner that characterises Comp . Halket ' s working . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the

acting Z . expressed his conviction that though this was the largest chapter in the province he was sure in the careful hands of their new Z ., Comp . R . Bell , he was sure there was a fine career of prosperity opening out before them . GLASGOW . —Thetis Chapter ( No . 122 ) met on

Monday last at 35 , James-street . A lodge of Mark Masters was opened , T . Park as R . W . M . M . ; J . Scott , S . W . ; J . Mackay , J . W . The candidate being a seafaring man was then entrusted with the secrets of the most excellent degree , Comp . G ; W . Wheeler , at the request of the 1 st principal

working the degree . A Holy Royal Arch Chapter was then opened , J . Park , Z . ; G . W . Wheeler , H . ; J . Scott , J . ; J . Johnstone , Scribe E . ; J . Clutworthy , 1 st S . ; and Comp . J . Gunn , T . ; when the same gentleman was exalted in this degree . Afterwards Comp . G . Hamilton , of 73 , was affiliated as a member of the Thetis Chapter .

AID TO HAPPINESS AND HEALTH . —Bilious affections , with all their concomitant annoyances , induced by atmospheric changes or too liberal diet , should be checked at once , or serious consequences may ensue . When any one finds his ideas less clear than usual , his eyesight dimmed , and his head dizzy , with indisposition for all exertion , physical

or mental , he may be quite sure that he is in immediate need of some cooling and purifying medicine . Let him send at once for a box of Holloway ' s pills , which will free him from his sufferings , and speedily renew his usual healthful feelings . If the bowels be irritable , Holloway ' s ointment should be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and morning . — ADVT .