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ceremony was ably and impressively performed by Past Alaster T . P . Payne , the Board of Installed Alasters numbering seventeen . The W . AI . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . W . Walker , S . W . ; W . Bone , J . W . ; W . Furber , P . AL , Treas . ; E . T . Howell , P . AL , Sec . ; Rev . S . Scott , Chap . ; H . P . Aslalt , P . AL , Dir . of Cers . ; A . L . McCalmont , S . D . ; Candy , J . D . ; E . Newton
Jones , I . G . ; Biggs , Tyler . Before the lodge closed the warm thanks of the brethren were tendered to P . AL Payne for his services on the occasion , as well as for the assistance he is always ready to render to the Alasonic body . A cordial recognition was also made of the ability which had marked the year of office of the retiring Alaster , Bro . Charles Cox . Hearty good wishes were tendered to the
newly-installed Master by representatives of the other lodges in Ihe town and suburbs , viz ., the Royal Gloucester , the Peace and Harmony , the Clausentium , and the Shirley Lodges . In the evening about thirty brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . Dartnell , and during the subsequent proceedings , which were marked by an able historical retrospect from Bro . G . Al . Passenger , sen .,
Past Master , in proposing " Poor and Distressed Alasons , " congratulatory reference was made to the fact that the Masonic lodges in Southamptcn include three Past Alasters who hare lived to see their sons installed in the Master ' s chair in lodges in the town , viz ., the Dep . Prov . Grand Alaster ( Bro . Hickman ) father of the I . P . AI . of the Gloucester Lodge ; the father of the present Alayor of
Southampton ; and the father of the newly-installed Alaster . This fact , it was urged , spoke volumes in favour of Freemasonry , as showing it to be an institution worthy the support of all good citizens . FILEY . —Royal Lodge ( No . 643 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at Foord ' s Hotel , Filey , on Monday , thc 12 th inst ., for the purpose of installing the
newly-appointed W . M ., Bro . Bad- ! . Thc lodge having been opened in the usual form , thc Installing Alaster , Bro . G . H . Walshaw , P . AL 200 , P . P . G . D . C , assirted by Bro . P . AL Hankcs , performed the interesting ccrtmor . y of placing Bro . Budd in the chair of K . S ., the whole proceedings being conducted with the greatest Alasonic ability . Thc worthy W . AI . then selected and invested his officers
as follows : —Bros . P . AL Hankes , LP . AL ; J . B . Cocksworth , S . W . ; J . AlcFaden , J . W . ; P . M . W . G . Long , Treas . ; P . AI . W . Fisher , Sec ; Rev . H . Blanc , Chap . ; 1 . Welbom , S . D . ; J . Alason , J . D . ; J . Winfindale , I . G . ; W . Jefferson , Tyler ; J . H . Nelson and W . Watts , Stewards . Bro . Winfindale , 200 , was balloted for and unanimously elected as a joining member . At the close
of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . Welbom in his usual profuse and liberal manner , under the judicious and careful inspection of his wife , Airs . Welbom , to whom the thanks of the brethren are due for her exertions to render them every comfort and enjoyment . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Budd , and there was a goodly muster of the
members of the lodge . The visiting brethren who honoured the lodge by their attendance were as follows : — Bros . W . Garbutt , LP . AL 200 ; S . Middleton , J . W . 200 ; W . B . Richardson , S . D . 200 ; W . S . Aleck , 200 ; J . Winfindale , 200 ; E . Cooper , 200 ; G . H . Walshaw , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C . 200 , and 1248 ; W . B . Robinson , 200 ; Val . Fowler , jun ., 200 ; C . W . Tomlinson , 200
W . Mcckc , 200 ; P . M . R . H . Peacock , 200 ; W . Alilner , 200 ; R . Land , 200 ; and J . ' Townend , 1248 . A most pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent , the visiting brethren largely contributing thereto by their social and musical exertions . LIVERPOOL—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . — Thc annual supper of this flourishing Lodge of Instruction
was held at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday , the ist inst ., under thc presidency of the W . AL for thc evening , Bro . IL Burrows , S . W . of the mother lodge , supported by Bros . J . V . Callow , P . AI . 073 and 1505 , Preceptor ; T . Smyth , S . W . ; W . Brackcnbury , J . W . ; f . Falshaw , S . D . ; J . Seddon , J . D . ; H . Marshall , I . G . ; and D . Jackson , Treasurer . There were also present Bros .
W . T . May , P . M . 673 and 1393 ; Thos . Roberts , W . M . 6 73 ; J . K . Diggcs , P . AI . 673 ; and many other brethren . After the usual business of the lodge was disposed of , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given . Among thc pleasing events of thc evening was the presentation of a handsome meerschaum pipe to Bro . J . T . Callow . Bro . W . T .
May , in making the presentation on behalf of the members , alluded to the valuable services , at all times so willingly rendered by Bro . Callow , not only to the Lodge of Instruction , but lo every department of Alasonry to which lie belonged , and trusted that hc would receive the small memento as an expression of the esteem in which he was held , and their appreciation of his merits . Bro Callow ,
in responding , in vcry feeling terms referred to his long connection with his mother lodge , and his anxious desire at all times to promote the good working of the Lodge of Instruction , and thereby fit the members for filling the various positions in the mother lodge to which they naturally aspired , by such means promoting the prosperity of St . John ' s Lodge . Bro . Callow then
proposed " The Health of the W . AL of the evening , Bro . H . Burrows , " and in doing so congratulated him ( after his long services ) upon his approaching election to the chair of his mother lodge , which , he had no doubt , would bean unanimous one . Bro . Burrows , in responding , thanked the brethren for their cordial reception , and assured them that if elected to the chair of his mothtr lodge nothing should
be wanting on his part in promoting the continued prosperity of the lodge , and harmony of the brethren . After several other toasts had been given ami responded to , the brethren , who had spent a most enjoyable evening , separated at a very early hour . DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 73 , ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when the following
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brethren were present : —Bros . Bennett , W . M ., P . Supt . of W . ; Brown , S . W . ; T . Alcrry , J . W . ; G . T . Wright , P . AL , P . J . G . W . ; Cox , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Pipes , P . AL 1085 , P . S . G . D . ; J . C . Alcrry , LP . AL ; Jno . Smith , P . AL ; Burn , P . AL ; Worsnop , P . M . ; Gee , P . AL , Treas . ; Cooper , Sec ; W . Heathcote , W . M . 1085 ; J . Heathcote , J . W . 1085 ; Burton , as S . D . ; Wbittaker , J . D . ; Knight ,
D . C . ; Fraser , I . G . ; Day , Tyler ; Cay , Vincent , Baldock , Alartin , 624 ; Hobson , 10 S 7 ; Woods , 1515 ; Abrahatt , Bland , Bower , and Webster . After the reading of the minutes the ' ballot was taken for the W . AL for the next year , the result being that Bro . Brown , S . W ., was unanimously elected . He returned thanks briefly , and intimated that with the permission of the W . M . he would refer to
thc subject again later in the evening . Bro . Button , who had previously held the office for some years , was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Day as Tyler . The lodge having been opened in thc Second Degree , Bro . Browne advanced to the pedestal , passed the usual examination , and retired . He was again admitted in ihe Third Degree , and was raised to thc honourable position of a M . M . in ancient
and solemn form by the W . AL , assisted by Bro . Meiry , LP . AL The W . AL having received the congratulations of the visitors , closed the lodge , and the company adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a very comfortable supper was provided . After the cloth had been cleared , the usual Alasonic toasts were given . Bro . Brown , S . W ., in giving the toast of " The W . AL , " referred to his own
election that evening to the position of W . AI . for the ensuing year . He thanked the brethren heartily for the honour they had conferred upon him , and he felt their kindness the more on account of the vote being unanimous . A very enjoyable evening was spent , and the brethren separated in harmony and brotherly love . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . IOSI ) . —
The regular mectvng of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Alasonic Rooms , Athena-rum . There was only a moderate attendance . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Vincc having shown proficiency as a Fellow Craftsman , was entrusted
and retired . The lotlge was then opened in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Vincc having been re-admitted , he was raiseel to the Sublime Degree of a Alaster Alason , the working being very well gone through by the newly-elected W . AL , Bro . T . Jackson , who occupied the chair of K . S . for the first time that evening , this being the first meeting since thc installation . The working tools were presented
by Bro . H . Longman , I . P . M . The lodge was then closed down , and the usual proclamations having been made and responded to , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmonv . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —An excellent meeting of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on
Wednesday , the 14 th inst . There were present , amongst others , Bros . Wigginton , LP . AL . P . G . S . of W . Aliddlesex , & c , acting W . AL in the unavoidable absence , through a domestic affliction , of Bro . Saunders , W . M . ; Knaggs , S . W , ; Court , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . AL , & c , Treas . ; C . Horsley , P . AL , & c , acting I . P . M . ; Taylor , S . D ., acting Sec ; and Vaughan , J . D . The minutes of the previous meeting
having been read and confirmed , the acting W . AI . initiated one gentleman into thc mysteries of the Craft , and at the conclusion of thc ceremony gave the interesting lecture appertaining to the degree . A vote of condolence having been unanimously voted to the W . AL , Bro . Saunders , and family upon their loss , a petition in favour of holding a Royal Arch Chapter in connection with the lodge was
unanimously agreed to be presented to the proper authorities . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and thc brethren adjourned to an excellent collation . The visitors were Bros . Williams , P . AI . 905 , and Isdell , 44 , Ireland . The preliminary toasts having been given and duly honoured , the health of the absent W . AI . was most warmly pledged . In proposing " Thc Health of the Initiate , " the
acting W . M . congratulated him upon having lhat evening entered an institution which for thc Divine and charitable principles it eliminated had not its equal in thc universe . The newly-admitted brother having briefly responded , the toast of " The Visitors " followed , in which the W . M . remarked that thc brethren of 1503 were always pleased to welcome visiting brethren , but on that occasion
they were doubly gratified , as they were favoured by the presence amongst them of two brethren who hatl seen a great deal of Freemasonry abroad and elsewhere . This toast having been formally drunk , thc visitors replied . In the progress of their remarks they gave some interesting details of foreign Alasonry , and both of them expressed the great pleasure they had received in visiting the Francis
Burdett Lodge , and concluded by stating that they had never heard the impressive and beautiful lecture on the First Tracing Board better rendered . " The Health of the LP . AL and Secretary " was proposed by the S . W . in a very neat speech , and having been received with capital " liie , " Bro . Wigginton responded . In the course of his reply he stated that it was exceedingly pleasing to him ,
as one of thc founders of thc lodge , to witness the great progress it had made in every way . He augured a very bright future for the Francis Burdett , whose position in the province was very high indeed . In conclusion , he deplored the circumstances that had prevented the W . AI . from attending that evening , but hoped that they would see him in his position at their next meeting . The remaining
toasts , " The Treasurer , " "The Principal Officers , " and " The Junior Officers , " were given quickly , and severally acknowledged by Bros . Tomlinson , Treas . ; Knaggs , S . W . ; Taylor , S . D . ; and Ashley , I . G . The brethren separated at eleven o ' clock . The next meeting of thc lotlge will be held on thc second Wednesday in April . PLUMSTEAD . — United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The officers of the above lodge gave a soiree
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on Friday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , William-street , the proceeds arising from which were dedi . cated to the funds of thc lodge , and a most successful antl pleasant evening was the result , although had all who purchased tickets attended the crush would have certainl y destroyed thc comfort . As it was some seventy couples attended , and although no pretence had been made as to
calling it a ball , but rather an evening party , sociable and formless , yet the ladies were in most cases elegantly attired in ball costume , and seemed thoroughly determined to assert their right to supremacy , not only by their charms , but by the taste and splendour of their surroundings . Bros . J . AlcCaffery and Deeves were the courteous and obliging M . C . ' s ., and Bro . G . Smith led the orchestra
through waltz , polka , quadrille , redowa , & c , till the dawn of day began to creep through the lights overhead . Bros . P . AI . ' s Croisdale and Pownall , and the W . AI . of the lodge , Bro . W . Weston , were indefatigable in promoting the comfort of their guests , among whom were many of thc most prominent Masons and inhabitants of the town . Of course there were smoking and card rooms , where a quiet
rubber or fragrant weed could be indulged in , and , in fact , nothing was wanted to make it , as it certainly was , a pleasure and a success , both socially and pecuniarily . MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —On Friday evening , the 16 th inst ., a special meeting of this lodge was held in the Alasonic Hall , Edward-street , the occasion being the presentation of new
chairs by the W . AI . and LP . AL , and also at a later period of a silver cup to Bro . Moore . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Capt . Garnett , W . AL There was a good attendence of members , the following visitors being also present , at the special invitation of the W . AI . : Bros . H . Longman , LP . AL ; W . J . Sly , P . M . ; J . T . Jackson , J . D . ; Count Vandolfini , ioei ; E . Simpson , P . AL ; John Hatch ,
P . M . ; T . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; J . . j . Croskell , J . D .-, and J . Atkinson , I G . ( Freemason ) 281 . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , the Secretary read thc circular convening the meeting , after which the W . AL , in a few we' 1-chosen words , presented a W . AI . ' s chair to the lodge . Bro . Dr . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . of E ., the LP . AL , then presented a Past Alaster ' s chair to the lodge .
On the motion of the S . W . ( Bro . Duff ) , seconded by thc J . W . ( Bro . T . Longmire ) , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bros . Garnett and Aloore , for their very handsome presents to the lodge . Two candidates were proposed , one as a joining member , and the other for initiation , after which the lodge was close in peace , love , and harmony . The W . AI . ' s chair is a beautiful piece of
workmanship in the Elizabethan style , with twisted pillars up the back and twisted legs , the arms terminating in a griffin's head , the wings of which extend backwards , so as to form , as it were , a support for the arms . On a small brass shield , fixed to the back of the chair , is the following inscription : — " Presented to the Alorecambe Lodge ; No . 1561 , by Bro .
C . H . Garnett , W . M ., 5 th January , 1877 . " The I . P . AI . ' s chair is also a very handsome one , but in the Gothic style , with twisted legs , the arms terminating in a lion ' s head , and which has been made from designs furnished by Bro . Dr . Aloore . This chair has also a small brass shield affixed to the back , on which is engraved : — " Presented to the Alorecambe Lodge , No . 1 * 561 , by Bro . J . D . Aloore ,
P . G . S . B . of England , First W . AI . of the lodge , 5 th January , 1877 . " The chairs are made of Dantzic oak , highly polished , and upholstered in dark green Utrecht velvet , with deep fringe to match , which gives them a very nice and handsome appearance . There is also a considerable amount of carving about thc chairs , the whole of which is capitally done . The business of the lodge being
concluded the brethren adjourned to Bro . l . ongmirc's , King ' s Arms Hotel , where a capital banquet had been prepared at thc expense of the W . AL , the brethren dining in clothing , for which a special dispensation had been obtained . Bro . Capt . Garnett , the W . AL , presided , having on his immediate right and left the invited guests . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts having been given and
responded to , the Chairman rose and said * . I now rise to perform a very pleasant task , but at the same time an arduous one . I say arduous one because I am rather afraid I shall fail to make known the great interest every one here feels in thc ceremony of this evening . It is not necessary to state what that ceremony is , namely , to ask Bro . Aloorc ' s acceptance of some token of our universal esteem and
regard . Every brother sitting in this room knows how energetically he has worked for years to promote and increase the well-being of the Craft in general . We also know , as members of the Alorecambe Lodge , how deeply we are indebted to him for all thc kindness he has shown to us . In all cases of difficulty , or when we were at a loss about anything , we had nothing to do but apply to
him , and it he could help us he was never found to fail us . We know , also , how willing and anxious he has been at all times to give us the benefit of his advice and experience . Such being the case , it is with feelings of gratitude that I acknowledge—and not only on my own part , but on that of all the members of the lodge—the great interest he has taken in our lodge , and the ready
assistance he has given us at all times . I trust Bro . Aloore will look upon the small present we are about to give him not only as the gift of the Alorecambe Lodge , but as the gift of each individual member of it . I think the fewer words I say the better , and therefore I will conclude by thanking him once more for myself , and for the lodge , for the great interest he has taken in us . [ Then
turning to Bro . Moore , the Chairman continued ] -. Bro . Aloore , in the name of the Alorecambe Lotlge I have the honour to-night to present you with this silver cup , as a token of our universal esteem and regard . And I cannot add more fitting words than by wishing in their name , that health and every happiness in the future may be yours . Bro . Aloore , who was evidently unprepared for the nature of the picscnt , said , in acknowledging thc gift'
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ceremony was ably and impressively performed by Past Alaster T . P . Payne , the Board of Installed Alasters numbering seventeen . The W . AI . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . W . Walker , S . W . ; W . Bone , J . W . ; W . Furber , P . AL , Treas . ; E . T . Howell , P . AL , Sec . ; Rev . S . Scott , Chap . ; H . P . Aslalt , P . AL , Dir . of Cers . ; A . L . McCalmont , S . D . ; Candy , J . D . ; E . Newton
Jones , I . G . ; Biggs , Tyler . Before the lodge closed the warm thanks of the brethren were tendered to P . AL Payne for his services on the occasion , as well as for the assistance he is always ready to render to the Alasonic body . A cordial recognition was also made of the ability which had marked the year of office of the retiring Alaster , Bro . Charles Cox . Hearty good wishes were tendered to the
newly-installed Master by representatives of the other lodges in Ihe town and suburbs , viz ., the Royal Gloucester , the Peace and Harmony , the Clausentium , and the Shirley Lodges . In the evening about thirty brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . Dartnell , and during the subsequent proceedings , which were marked by an able historical retrospect from Bro . G . Al . Passenger , sen .,
Past Master , in proposing " Poor and Distressed Alasons , " congratulatory reference was made to the fact that the Masonic lodges in Southamptcn include three Past Alasters who hare lived to see their sons installed in the Master ' s chair in lodges in the town , viz ., the Dep . Prov . Grand Alaster ( Bro . Hickman ) father of the I . P . AI . of the Gloucester Lodge ; the father of the present Alayor of
Southampton ; and the father of the newly-installed Alaster . This fact , it was urged , spoke volumes in favour of Freemasonry , as showing it to be an institution worthy the support of all good citizens . FILEY . —Royal Lodge ( No . 643 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at Foord ' s Hotel , Filey , on Monday , thc 12 th inst ., for the purpose of installing the
newly-appointed W . M ., Bro . Bad- ! . Thc lodge having been opened in the usual form , thc Installing Alaster , Bro . G . H . Walshaw , P . AL 200 , P . P . G . D . C , assirted by Bro . P . AL Hankcs , performed the interesting ccrtmor . y of placing Bro . Budd in the chair of K . S ., the whole proceedings being conducted with the greatest Alasonic ability . Thc worthy W . AI . then selected and invested his officers
as follows : —Bros . P . AL Hankes , LP . AL ; J . B . Cocksworth , S . W . ; J . AlcFaden , J . W . ; P . M . W . G . Long , Treas . ; P . AI . W . Fisher , Sec ; Rev . H . Blanc , Chap . ; 1 . Welbom , S . D . ; J . Alason , J . D . ; J . Winfindale , I . G . ; W . Jefferson , Tyler ; J . H . Nelson and W . Watts , Stewards . Bro . Winfindale , 200 , was balloted for and unanimously elected as a joining member . At the close
of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . Welbom in his usual profuse and liberal manner , under the judicious and careful inspection of his wife , Airs . Welbom , to whom the thanks of the brethren are due for her exertions to render them every comfort and enjoyment . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Budd , and there was a goodly muster of the
members of the lodge . The visiting brethren who honoured the lodge by their attendance were as follows : — Bros . W . Garbutt , LP . AL 200 ; S . Middleton , J . W . 200 ; W . B . Richardson , S . D . 200 ; W . S . Aleck , 200 ; J . Winfindale , 200 ; E . Cooper , 200 ; G . H . Walshaw , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C . 200 , and 1248 ; W . B . Robinson , 200 ; Val . Fowler , jun ., 200 ; C . W . Tomlinson , 200
W . Mcckc , 200 ; P . M . R . H . Peacock , 200 ; W . Alilner , 200 ; R . Land , 200 ; and J . ' Townend , 1248 . A most pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent , the visiting brethren largely contributing thereto by their social and musical exertions . LIVERPOOL—St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . — Thc annual supper of this flourishing Lodge of Instruction
was held at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday , the ist inst ., under thc presidency of the W . AL for thc evening , Bro . IL Burrows , S . W . of the mother lodge , supported by Bros . J . V . Callow , P . AI . 073 and 1505 , Preceptor ; T . Smyth , S . W . ; W . Brackcnbury , J . W . ; f . Falshaw , S . D . ; J . Seddon , J . D . ; H . Marshall , I . G . ; and D . Jackson , Treasurer . There were also present Bros .
W . T . May , P . M . 673 and 1393 ; Thos . Roberts , W . M . 6 73 ; J . K . Diggcs , P . AI . 673 ; and many other brethren . After the usual business of the lodge was disposed of , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given . Among thc pleasing events of thc evening was the presentation of a handsome meerschaum pipe to Bro . J . T . Callow . Bro . W . T .
May , in making the presentation on behalf of the members , alluded to the valuable services , at all times so willingly rendered by Bro . Callow , not only to the Lodge of Instruction , but lo every department of Alasonry to which lie belonged , and trusted that hc would receive the small memento as an expression of the esteem in which he was held , and their appreciation of his merits . Bro Callow ,
in responding , in vcry feeling terms referred to his long connection with his mother lodge , and his anxious desire at all times to promote the good working of the Lodge of Instruction , and thereby fit the members for filling the various positions in the mother lodge to which they naturally aspired , by such means promoting the prosperity of St . John ' s Lodge . Bro . Callow then
proposed " The Health of the W . AL of the evening , Bro . H . Burrows , " and in doing so congratulated him ( after his long services ) upon his approaching election to the chair of his mother lodge , which , he had no doubt , would bean unanimous one . Bro . Burrows , in responding , thanked the brethren for their cordial reception , and assured them that if elected to the chair of his mothtr lodge nothing should
be wanting on his part in promoting the continued prosperity of the lodge , and harmony of the brethren . After several other toasts had been given ami responded to , the brethren , who had spent a most enjoyable evening , separated at a very early hour . DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 73 , ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when the following
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brethren were present : —Bros . Bennett , W . M ., P . Supt . of W . ; Brown , S . W . ; T . Alcrry , J . W . ; G . T . Wright , P . AL , P . J . G . W . ; Cox , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Pipes , P . AL 1085 , P . S . G . D . ; J . C . Alcrry , LP . AL ; Jno . Smith , P . AL ; Burn , P . AL ; Worsnop , P . M . ; Gee , P . AL , Treas . ; Cooper , Sec ; W . Heathcote , W . M . 1085 ; J . Heathcote , J . W . 1085 ; Burton , as S . D . ; Wbittaker , J . D . ; Knight ,
D . C . ; Fraser , I . G . ; Day , Tyler ; Cay , Vincent , Baldock , Alartin , 624 ; Hobson , 10 S 7 ; Woods , 1515 ; Abrahatt , Bland , Bower , and Webster . After the reading of the minutes the ' ballot was taken for the W . AL for the next year , the result being that Bro . Brown , S . W ., was unanimously elected . He returned thanks briefly , and intimated that with the permission of the W . M . he would refer to
thc subject again later in the evening . Bro . Button , who had previously held the office for some years , was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Day as Tyler . The lodge having been opened in thc Second Degree , Bro . Browne advanced to the pedestal , passed the usual examination , and retired . He was again admitted in ihe Third Degree , and was raised to thc honourable position of a M . M . in ancient
and solemn form by the W . AL , assisted by Bro . Meiry , LP . AL The W . AL having received the congratulations of the visitors , closed the lodge , and the company adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a very comfortable supper was provided . After the cloth had been cleared , the usual Alasonic toasts were given . Bro . Brown , S . W ., in giving the toast of " The W . AL , " referred to his own
election that evening to the position of W . AI . for the ensuing year . He thanked the brethren heartily for the honour they had conferred upon him , and he felt their kindness the more on account of the vote being unanimous . A very enjoyable evening was spent , and the brethren separated in harmony and brotherly love . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . IOSI ) . —
The regular mectvng of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Alasonic Rooms , Athena-rum . There was only a moderate attendance . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Vincc having shown proficiency as a Fellow Craftsman , was entrusted
and retired . The lotlge was then opened in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Vincc having been re-admitted , he was raiseel to the Sublime Degree of a Alaster Alason , the working being very well gone through by the newly-elected W . AL , Bro . T . Jackson , who occupied the chair of K . S . for the first time that evening , this being the first meeting since thc installation . The working tools were presented
by Bro . H . Longman , I . P . M . The lodge was then closed down , and the usual proclamations having been made and responded to , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmonv . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —An excellent meeting of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on
Wednesday , the 14 th inst . There were present , amongst others , Bros . Wigginton , LP . AL . P . G . S . of W . Aliddlesex , & c , acting W . AL in the unavoidable absence , through a domestic affliction , of Bro . Saunders , W . M . ; Knaggs , S . W , ; Court , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . AL , & c , Treas . ; C . Horsley , P . AL , & c , acting I . P . M . ; Taylor , S . D ., acting Sec ; and Vaughan , J . D . The minutes of the previous meeting
having been read and confirmed , the acting W . AI . initiated one gentleman into thc mysteries of the Craft , and at the conclusion of thc ceremony gave the interesting lecture appertaining to the degree . A vote of condolence having been unanimously voted to the W . AL , Bro . Saunders , and family upon their loss , a petition in favour of holding a Royal Arch Chapter in connection with the lodge was
unanimously agreed to be presented to the proper authorities . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and thc brethren adjourned to an excellent collation . The visitors were Bros . Williams , P . AI . 905 , and Isdell , 44 , Ireland . The preliminary toasts having been given and duly honoured , the health of the absent W . AI . was most warmly pledged . In proposing " Thc Health of the Initiate , " the
acting W . M . congratulated him upon having lhat evening entered an institution which for thc Divine and charitable principles it eliminated had not its equal in thc universe . The newly-admitted brother having briefly responded , the toast of " The Visitors " followed , in which the W . M . remarked that thc brethren of 1503 were always pleased to welcome visiting brethren , but on that occasion
they were doubly gratified , as they were favoured by the presence amongst them of two brethren who hatl seen a great deal of Freemasonry abroad and elsewhere . This toast having been formally drunk , thc visitors replied . In the progress of their remarks they gave some interesting details of foreign Alasonry , and both of them expressed the great pleasure they had received in visiting the Francis
Burdett Lodge , and concluded by stating that they had never heard the impressive and beautiful lecture on the First Tracing Board better rendered . " The Health of the LP . AL and Secretary " was proposed by the S . W . in a very neat speech , and having been received with capital " liie , " Bro . Wigginton responded . In the course of his reply he stated that it was exceedingly pleasing to him ,
as one of thc founders of thc lodge , to witness the great progress it had made in every way . He augured a very bright future for the Francis Burdett , whose position in the province was very high indeed . In conclusion , he deplored the circumstances that had prevented the W . AI . from attending that evening , but hoped that they would see him in his position at their next meeting . The remaining
toasts , " The Treasurer , " "The Principal Officers , " and " The Junior Officers , " were given quickly , and severally acknowledged by Bros . Tomlinson , Treas . ; Knaggs , S . W . ; Taylor , S . D . ; and Ashley , I . G . The brethren separated at eleven o ' clock . The next meeting of thc lotlge will be held on thc second Wednesday in April . PLUMSTEAD . — United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The officers of the above lodge gave a soiree
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on Friday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , William-street , the proceeds arising from which were dedi . cated to the funds of thc lodge , and a most successful antl pleasant evening was the result , although had all who purchased tickets attended the crush would have certainl y destroyed thc comfort . As it was some seventy couples attended , and although no pretence had been made as to
calling it a ball , but rather an evening party , sociable and formless , yet the ladies were in most cases elegantly attired in ball costume , and seemed thoroughly determined to assert their right to supremacy , not only by their charms , but by the taste and splendour of their surroundings . Bros . J . AlcCaffery and Deeves were the courteous and obliging M . C . ' s ., and Bro . G . Smith led the orchestra
through waltz , polka , quadrille , redowa , & c , till the dawn of day began to creep through the lights overhead . Bros . P . AI . ' s Croisdale and Pownall , and the W . AI . of the lodge , Bro . W . Weston , were indefatigable in promoting the comfort of their guests , among whom were many of thc most prominent Masons and inhabitants of the town . Of course there were smoking and card rooms , where a quiet
rubber or fragrant weed could be indulged in , and , in fact , nothing was wanted to make it , as it certainly was , a pleasure and a success , both socially and pecuniarily . MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —On Friday evening , the 16 th inst ., a special meeting of this lodge was held in the Alasonic Hall , Edward-street , the occasion being the presentation of new
chairs by the W . AI . and LP . AL , and also at a later period of a silver cup to Bro . Moore . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Capt . Garnett , W . AL There was a good attendence of members , the following visitors being also present , at the special invitation of the W . AI . : Bros . H . Longman , LP . AL ; W . J . Sly , P . M . ; J . T . Jackson , J . D . ; Count Vandolfini , ioei ; E . Simpson , P . AL ; John Hatch ,
P . M . ; T . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; J . . j . Croskell , J . D .-, and J . Atkinson , I G . ( Freemason ) 281 . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , the Secretary read thc circular convening the meeting , after which the W . AL , in a few we' 1-chosen words , presented a W . AI . ' s chair to the lodge . Bro . Dr . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . of E ., the LP . AL , then presented a Past Alaster ' s chair to the lodge .
On the motion of the S . W . ( Bro . Duff ) , seconded by thc J . W . ( Bro . T . Longmire ) , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bros . Garnett and Aloore , for their very handsome presents to the lodge . Two candidates were proposed , one as a joining member , and the other for initiation , after which the lodge was close in peace , love , and harmony . The W . AI . ' s chair is a beautiful piece of
workmanship in the Elizabethan style , with twisted pillars up the back and twisted legs , the arms terminating in a griffin's head , the wings of which extend backwards , so as to form , as it were , a support for the arms . On a small brass shield , fixed to the back of the chair , is the following inscription : — " Presented to the Alorecambe Lodge ; No . 1561 , by Bro .
C . H . Garnett , W . M ., 5 th January , 1877 . " The I . P . AI . ' s chair is also a very handsome one , but in the Gothic style , with twisted legs , the arms terminating in a lion ' s head , and which has been made from designs furnished by Bro . Dr . Aloore . This chair has also a small brass shield affixed to the back , on which is engraved : — " Presented to the Alorecambe Lodge , No . 1 * 561 , by Bro . J . D . Aloore ,
P . G . S . B . of England , First W . AI . of the lodge , 5 th January , 1877 . " The chairs are made of Dantzic oak , highly polished , and upholstered in dark green Utrecht velvet , with deep fringe to match , which gives them a very nice and handsome appearance . There is also a considerable amount of carving about thc chairs , the whole of which is capitally done . The business of the lodge being
concluded the brethren adjourned to Bro . l . ongmirc's , King ' s Arms Hotel , where a capital banquet had been prepared at thc expense of the W . AL , the brethren dining in clothing , for which a special dispensation had been obtained . Bro . Capt . Garnett , the W . AL , presided , having on his immediate right and left the invited guests . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts having been given and
responded to , the Chairman rose and said * . I now rise to perform a very pleasant task , but at the same time an arduous one . I say arduous one because I am rather afraid I shall fail to make known the great interest every one here feels in thc ceremony of this evening . It is not necessary to state what that ceremony is , namely , to ask Bro . Aloorc ' s acceptance of some token of our universal esteem and
regard . Every brother sitting in this room knows how energetically he has worked for years to promote and increase the well-being of the Craft in general . We also know , as members of the Alorecambe Lodge , how deeply we are indebted to him for all thc kindness he has shown to us . In all cases of difficulty , or when we were at a loss about anything , we had nothing to do but apply to
him , and it he could help us he was never found to fail us . We know , also , how willing and anxious he has been at all times to give us the benefit of his advice and experience . Such being the case , it is with feelings of gratitude that I acknowledge—and not only on my own part , but on that of all the members of the lodge—the great interest he has taken in our lodge , and the ready
assistance he has given us at all times . I trust Bro . Aloore will look upon the small present we are about to give him not only as the gift of the Alorecambe Lodge , but as the gift of each individual member of it . I think the fewer words I say the better , and therefore I will conclude by thanking him once more for myself , and for the lodge , for the great interest he has taken in us . [ Then
turning to Bro . Moore , the Chairman continued ] -. Bro . Aloore , in the name of the Alorecambe Lotlge I have the honour to-night to present you with this silver cup , as a token of our universal esteem and regard . And I cannot add more fitting words than by wishing in their name , that health and every happiness in the future may be yours . Bro . Aloore , who was evidently unprepared for the nature of the picscnt , said , in acknowledging thc gift'