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p . pnBis or M ASONIC M EETINGS : - ' trait Masonry ™» Instruction , Mark Masonry Z'T . \ Z ' . \\" . ' . " . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . 16 = .,-i ? . Arrangcme ' rVts ' for the Installation i 6 j nir Koyal " Brother Prince Leopold j & j 1 nitre hor * j
o ) row ; r iVc Tt Lancashire Masonic Educational Institut-on Ib 5 0 HVT !^ " . A . Holmes « 6 | lodec ol' Benevolence J ° r > Masonic Notes ar . d Queries « s Misonic Tidings *" f •i-h \ . Arrangements for the Installation ' ™ •re l ' rovrncc ol' West Yorkshire ' « A Portrait of our Roval Grand Master >«• Mr . Charles llradlaugh > 66
roRRF-sr'ONnr . Nu . : — The Insinuation of tlic _ . M . W . GrandMastcr 107 Masonic Jurisprudence "J * The Masonic Charities 'os Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Le i cestershire 10 S Masonic Picnic in New Zealand 168 Freemasonry in Bombay 168
P OETRY : — The Fall of the Gavel Masonic National Anthem 169 Lodge Meetings for next week ijo Adverlisenvrnt ' s i . ii iii . iv . v . vi .
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MicTuoi'oUT . iN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on the 15 th ult ., at tlie Metropolitan Club , 2 O 9 , Pentonville-road . Bro . James Willing , junr ., W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Michael , S . W . ; Williams , J . W . ; George Tims , Sect . ; Kingham , S . D . ; Side , J . D . ; Douglass , I . G . ; Thomas Adams , P . G . M . ; Scales , Fowler , Cadell ,
Smith , Check , Kapkin , Jones , Saintsbnry , Hatton , Stiles , Cox , Shand , Read ; and visitors Bros . G . Plummcr , F . H . Plummer , Robinson , and Harris . Bros . I Iorton , Shand , Saintsbury , and Tritton of this lodge , and Bros . Robinson and Plummer of No . 177 were raised . Bro . Read was passed , and Messrs . Simond and Taylor were initiated . Bro . Brcde , No . 7 s , was elected a joining member .
Bro . T . Adams , P . G . P ., Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , was unanimously elected an honorary member of the parent lodge . Thc Master Mason ' s Ticket set apart for this lodge for thc Installation of the Prince of Wales on Wednesday next was unanimously awarded to Bro .
Kingham , J . D ., on account of his progress in Freemasonry , his excellent working , his zeal lor thc lodge , and being one of its founders . Thc W . M . announced to the brethren Vis appointment as Steward for the same festival , and thc brethren afterwards closed the lodge and adjourned to r fresh ment .
INSTRUCTION . DEPTFORD . —WELLINGTON L ODGE or INSTRUCTION ( No . 548 ) . —On Monday , the 19 th , the annual festival ( if the ' Wellington Lodge of Instruction , 54 8 , was held at the White Swan Inn , High Street , Deptford , when the chair was occupied by Bro . James Terry , P . G . D ., I Ierts , P . M . 22 S , 1278 , & c , supported by Bro Griffin , P . M . 933 ,
( the Treasurer of thc lodge ) as S . W ., and by Bro . Green , as J . W . Several sections of the lecture in the first degree were worked by Bro . Terry , who was ably assisted by Bro . Dilley , P . M 147 and n 55 , the esteemed Preceptor of the lodge , and by Bro . Shaw , S . W . 79 , the Assistant Preceptor . There were also present Bro . Dabae , S . W . 1 O 9 ; Bro . Waterman , J . D . 147 ; Bro . Hutchings . 147 ; Bro .
R . A . Smith , 13 ; Bro . Massey , { Freemason ); Bros . Bear , Bolton , Roper , Dingle , Mocketis , Johnson , Homan , and many others , members of lodges , in the neighbourhood of Deptford and Greenwich , making up a company of about fifty in all . We must not tcrget to mention Bro . Macdonald , J . W . 1151 , the indefatigable Secretary , to whose exertions , and to the unremitting interest he takes in its
affairs , thc success of thc lodge is , wc believe , in a great measure due . After some time had been occupied in labour , the lodge was called off to refreshment , and proceeded to thc banquet room , where an excellent repast had been provided by Mrs . Porter , the landlady , whose efforts to please her guests were crowned with complete success . Ou thc cloth being withdrawn , the chairman proceeded
lo propose the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were warmly responded lo by the brethren present . In proposing "Tbe 1 Ie .-ilth of thc M . W . the Grand Master cf England , the Prince of Wales , " he said that his advent to the Masonic Throne on AVednesday next would be one of thc greatest events that had ever happened in Freemasonry , as between 7000 and 8000 Masons entitled to be present
at Grand Lodge would be gathered together by the interest excited by this great event through th : length and breadth of the land ; and that the event wa-i sympathised in as a kind of protest against the secession which took place lately . Three Royal Princes were expected to be present ; he believed that five Princes had teen present ou a former occasion of the kind , but three was the greatest
number they could have at the present time . In proposing "The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , the P . Grand Master , and the Earl of Skelmersdale , as Deputy Grand Master , " the chairman said that the brethren ivcre aware that the former had been selected , because of his being so thoroughly acquainted with thc duties
of his office , and with the business routine of Grand Lodge ; Lord Skelmersdale was the most intimate friend ( , f His Royal Highness , and his appointment as Deputy Amd Master was likely to prove one of the most popular appuimnvmts that the Prince of Wales could have "i . rde . i le had already presided at the festival of cue of
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the Institutions , and had adjourned the others , that whenever they needed a chairman he should be very happy to occupy the position . Bro . Terry concluded by expressing his belief that the remaining appointments of Grand Officers , to be > iade on the 28 th by the Grand Master , would prove equally popular . Bro . Terry : I now have to submit to you what I may call the toast of the evening , that is , " Prosperity
to the Wellington Lodge of Instruction . " We all know that lodges of instruction cannot go on and prosper unless there are good officers attached to them . The first element of success is an excellent Secretary , and you must also look out for a brother to act as Preceptor . The Preceptor must be one who will not only occupy the position and discharge its duties , but he must be one whom the members can
look up to with respect , and one endowed with a sense of responsibility and authority . Now , I believe that your great success as a lodge is due to the fact that you have a very excellent Secretary and a very excellent Preceptor . After referring to a very pleasant meeting held last year , at which he ( thc chairman ) had worked the ceremony of Installation , he proceeded to wish continued prosperity to
their efforts , and that as years went by they would witness the great benefits conferred by the lodge in the making its members qualified to undertake the duties of any office whose honours might be thrust upon them , reminding them that though as good Masons they were all prepared to serve and obey , no one was insensible to a little bit of decoration , ajid that the honours of office were a
praiseworthy object to strive after . He concluded by drinking success to thc lodge , with which he coupled the name of Bro . Bolton , who replied in a few words , leaving facts and figures to be stated by thc Secretary . Bro . Dilley ( Preceptor ) : In virtue of my office , as though wc were in regular lodge , I ask you to look upon me as Immediate P . M ., and it becomes my duty to propose " The Health of the Presiding
Master . " Well , we are not in a regular lodge , but we do know that wc arc being presided over by one who has carved a name in Freemasonry that I think I may honestly say is second to none that we know of . Every one who knows Bro . Terry , not only thinks of him as a good Mason , but as an excellent man . I have known Bro . Terry from my earliest moments in Masonry , and I have
ever found him the kindliest of men , always anxious to oblige and serve brethren individually , while he devotes his life to thc good of thc fraternity at large . I ask brethren to be upstanding , and drink to thc health and happiness of our Presiding Master , Bro . Terry . Bro . Terry , in returning thanks , said that flattery had one good effect ; by the praises expressed , thc truth of which we doubted , we
learned the speaker ' s ideal of a good man , and thus we might turn flattery to our advantage , if we learned from it to model our lives to deserve these praises . He thanked them for their cordial reception , of this toast . He was under obligations to Freemasons throughout the whole country , but to those of this district he was specially indebted . The institution he represented had received
great benefit from his friends in that neighbourhood . Whenever he was in want of a Steward , or required an effort made , his friends in the South were always ready to help him , and he felt proportionately grateful . Bro . Terry concluded with some genial remarks expressive of thc warmth of his attachment to his friends in the district ; and then proceeded to propose "The Health of the
Secretary and Preceptor , " whose speeches in reply we have not space to give in extenso , but must content ourselves with noting the very favourable results spoken of by Bro . Macdonald , viz ., that they had had 52 meetings in the year , with a gross attendance of 805 , giving an average attendance of 15 .-, at each meeting . Three years ago their average attendance was 9 and one ninth . Financially their position was also satisfactory . The balance
brought forward was £ 3 2 S ., they had received £ 14 . Os . 7 s . They had paid £ •, lo thc Aged Freemasons , and £ 5 5 s . to the Boys' School . Thc expenses of thc consecration were £ ¦ , 5 s ., and there was a balance of 10 s . in favour of thc lodge . Bro . Macdonald concluded by saying that they all had cause to be proud of the manner in which the lodge had prospered , and trusted that he and those others who took so warm an interest in' its success , might be spared to continue to promote its welfare .
LIVERPOOL . —MERCHANTS' LODGE ( No . 241 ) . —The monthly meeting of this prosperous and influential lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic llall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a very large assembly of members and distinguished visitors , testifying to thc popularity ol the W . M . of thc lodge , whose year ' s reign will shortly terminate . The influence and
position of thc Merchants' Lodge have long been recognised in the province , and the results of its efforts have more than once given it a prominent place in Masonic records . The lodge business was opened by Bro . W . M . Chudley , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . R . Robinson , P . M . ; J . I . Knight , P . M . ; R . Brown , S . W . j G . Hutchin , J . W . ; S . J . McGeorge , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Peet , Hon . Sec . ;
J . Winsor , S . D . ; — Smith , Organist ; W . Savage , Johnston , J . Latta , Jacobs , and others ; and amongst the visitors were Bros . II . Allpass , P . G . Sec ; P . Brabner , P . l ' . G . Reg . ; J . R . Gocpel , P . G . D . C . ; N . Turner , G . Fowler , S . W . 2 iO ; J . Vaughan , J . W . 80 ; W . Wood , P . M . 1182 ; and others . Mr . W . A . Cottle was initiated into the mysteries of thc Order , and after the transaction of
some other business the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Fisk and Fairhurst , Castle-street . During the evening several toasts were proposed , more than one speaker referring to thc acknowledged high standing of the Merchants' Lodge , and the excellence of
the manner in which thc work had been done during the year by the W . M . It was agreed that Bro . G . Peet , the Hon . Sec , as a recognition of faithful and valuable services , should have the privilege of using the one ticket granted to Master Masons in connection with the approaching installation of 11 . R . I 1 . the Prince of Wales .
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After a very pleasant evening the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . BATH . —LODGE OK HONOUR ( NO . 379 ) . —The last monthly meeting previous to the summer vacation was held at the Masonic Hall , at 8 p . m ., on Monday , April 12 th . The lodge was opened b y Bro . J . S . Bartrum , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . A . Hunt , P . M . . S . Barter , P . M . and
Treasurer ; Cooke , S . W . ; George , J . W . ; Dickenson , S . D . ; Smythe , J . D . ; Bush , acting as I . G . There were also present Bros . Simmons , W ; M . 53 ; Collins , 5 r , ; Little , 379 ; Dr . Hopkins , 41 , P . M . 43 , and 958 , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and several others . In the unavoidable absence of the Secretary , the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the S . W . and confirmed . The lodge
was opened in the second degree , and at the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Hopkins gave the Lecture on the Second Tracing Board to the Fellow Craft who had passed at the last meeting . He was then examined as to his proficiency by Bro . Barter , acting as W . M ., and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree . Bro . Dr . Hopkins then took the chair , and raised Bro . Little to
the sublime degree of M . M ., giving the traditionary history , explaining the working tools , & c . The lodge was resumed in the second and afterwards in thc first degree . Thc W . M . mentioned the arrangements for the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as at present very indefinite , but Bro . Dr . Hopkins , having taken some trouble to ascertain them , was able to give information . A vote of thanks
to him for his services in giving the lecture and working the ceremony was carried by acclamation . The lodge was finally closed at 10 p . m . LIVERPOOL . —TEMPLE LODGE ( NO . 1094 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock by Bro . R .
Washington , W . M ., supported by Bros . Richard R . Martin , P . M . ; E . M . Sheldon , P . M . ; D . W . Winstanley , P . M . ; Wm . Grand , P . M . 1094 , 249 , and 1299 ; J . Kellett Smith , P . M . ; R . E . C . Yelland , S . W . ; Wm . Healing , J . W . ; Joseph Wood , Treas . ; Thos . Marsh , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; Alfred Jarvis , S . D . ; Thos . Geo . Winstanley , J . D . ; A . C . Doe , I . G . ; J oseph Skeaf , P . M . 2 i 0 , Org . ; Thos . Williams
S . S . ; H . Jones , J . S . ; Peter Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Thos . E . Mason , Jno . H . Wright , H . B . Jones , Thos . Durrans , A . V . Anderson , E . J . Callow , N . Trson , J . R . Cave , B . A . Drake , T . Birch , Dr . Costinc , T . II . Williams , Wm . Callow , Wm . Dixon , J . Wallace , John Alexander , J . C . Parkinson , E . Chater , H . Horspool ' Wm . Worthington , Wm . Harrington , M . G . Bateman ,
Thos . F . Young , David Cntchlcy , ] . W . Leech , J . Sclke , G . B . McLachen , J . R . Callcndar , and J . B . Gill . The visitors were Bros . T . Wright , 1182 ; J . E . Skillicom , P . M . 00 ?; W . G . Veal , B . Wolf , 241 ; James Goodacre , P . M . 108 O ; James Salmon , P . M . 425 , W . M . 1477 , P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; R . C . Griffiths , 1477 ; James C . Lunt , P . M . 108 O , P . G . S . ; W . S . Brcnchly , 1477 ; Moses Mawson , 1013 ; J .
Clegg , P . M . 1299 ; Rev . Rees Jenkins , Chaplain 21 O ; Pearson , P . M . 249 ; Thomas Clark , Boston ; John Hayes , W . M . 249 ; Henry Nelson , W . M . 1505 ; Rev . Dr . Hyell , 108 O ; Wm . Mark , 823 ; William Forrester , 1035 , & c . Afterthe lodge had been duly opened , thc minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for the Rev . A . Lowe , D . D ., D . C . L ., St . Leonard ' s College , Ormskirk ; ( who
was unanimously elected ) , and Bro . J . B . Gill , 1356 , as a joining member ( also elected unanimously ) . Bro . Dr , J . K . Smith , P . M ., then took the chair , and in a remarkable and efficient manner installed Bro . R . C . Yelland , as the W . M . of the lodge . The following were thc officers invested : —Bros . R . Washington . I . P . M . ; William Healing , S . W . ; A . Jarvis , J . W . ; J . Wood , ( re-elected by
acclamation for the tenth time ) , Treasurer ; T . Marsh , ( tenth time ) , Secretary ; T . G . Winstanley , S . D . ; A . C . Doe , I . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; H . fi . Jones , S . S . ; J . H . Williams , J . S . ; and T . Birch , A . S . Before the lodge was closed , a very artistic Past Master's . jewel was presented to Bro . R . Washington , I . P . M . An excellent banquet followed the business , and during the evening a number of capital
songs were given by Bros . Evans , Atkinson , Veale , and Forester , Bro . Skeaf presiding at the piano , and playing his own fantasia , " Sabbath Evening Chimes , " during the evening as a solo . RAMSGATE . —LEWISES' LODCIE ( No . 1209 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Ramsgate , on Wednesday , April 14 th , and
was numerously attended by the members and a large body of distinguished visitors . The lodge was opened at 2 . 30 , thc following officers officiating , viz : —W . Call , Prov . G . Steward , W . M . ; A . Wootton , Prov . G . D . C , P . M , 127 , S . W . ; Geo . Page , J . W . ; Lewis Finch , P . P . G . D . C , P . M ., Treas . ; B . N . Hiscock , P . M ., Sec ; James W . Smith , S . D . ; W . II . Howard , as J . D . ; E . Buss , as I . G . ; and R . T .
Rolfe , P . M . 429 , Tyler . Among the members present were Bros . II . Wootton , P . P . G . A . S ., P . M . ; H . G . Curtis , P . M . 429 ; W . Winch , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M . 429 ; E . Harnett , W . M . 127 ; G . Hill , C . J . Ay ton . R . II . Torrens , and J . O . Eve . The visiting brethren were W . C . Brasier , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . Union Lotlge , Margate , 127 ; H . N . Dixon , P . M . Old Concord Lodge , 172 ; J . Emmerson , P . P . S . G . D ., P . M .
Royal Navy Lodge , Ramsgate , 42 O ; I . Fenwick , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 429 ; J . Jarman , W . M . 429 ; J . Hughes 1 Iallett , W . M . Invicta Lodge , Ashford , 7 C 9 ; W . W . Woodruff , W . M . 120 G , Sandwich ; E . O . Copland , D . C . 127 ; A . Aubrey , S . D . 127 ; J . Torry , 127 ; G . W . Phillpott , 127 ; W . II . Hennah , 127 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and
the lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . E . J . Griffiths was examined and entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc third degree , and Bro . Griffiths was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by thc W . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and Bro . E . II . Mayncr was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed in the second degree . It was then announced that the V . W . Bro . J . S . Eastes , Dep . P . G . M . for
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p . pnBis or M ASONIC M EETINGS : - ' trait Masonry ™» Instruction , Mark Masonry Z'T . \ Z ' . \\" . ' . " . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . 16 = .,-i ? . Arrangcme ' rVts ' for the Installation i 6 j nir Koyal " Brother Prince Leopold j & j 1 nitre hor * j
o ) row ; r iVc Tt Lancashire Masonic Educational Institut-on Ib 5 0 HVT !^ " . A . Holmes « 6 | lodec ol' Benevolence J ° r > Masonic Notes ar . d Queries « s Misonic Tidings *" f •i-h \ . Arrangements for the Installation ' ™ •re l ' rovrncc ol' West Yorkshire ' « A Portrait of our Roval Grand Master >«• Mr . Charles llradlaugh > 66
roRRF-sr'ONnr . Nu . : — The Insinuation of tlic _ . M . W . GrandMastcr 107 Masonic Jurisprudence "J * The Masonic Charities 'os Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Le i cestershire 10 S Masonic Picnic in New Zealand 168 Freemasonry in Bombay 168
P OETRY : — The Fall of the Gavel Masonic National Anthem 169 Lodge Meetings for next week ijo Adverlisenvrnt ' s i . ii iii . iv . v . vi .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Graft itasffM'fi .
MicTuoi'oUT . iN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on the 15 th ult ., at tlie Metropolitan Club , 2 O 9 , Pentonville-road . Bro . James Willing , junr ., W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Michael , S . W . ; Williams , J . W . ; George Tims , Sect . ; Kingham , S . D . ; Side , J . D . ; Douglass , I . G . ; Thomas Adams , P . G . M . ; Scales , Fowler , Cadell ,
Smith , Check , Kapkin , Jones , Saintsbnry , Hatton , Stiles , Cox , Shand , Read ; and visitors Bros . G . Plummcr , F . H . Plummer , Robinson , and Harris . Bros . I Iorton , Shand , Saintsbury , and Tritton of this lodge , and Bros . Robinson and Plummer of No . 177 were raised . Bro . Read was passed , and Messrs . Simond and Taylor were initiated . Bro . Brcde , No . 7 s , was elected a joining member .
Bro . T . Adams , P . G . P ., Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , was unanimously elected an honorary member of the parent lodge . Thc Master Mason ' s Ticket set apart for this lodge for thc Installation of the Prince of Wales on Wednesday next was unanimously awarded to Bro .
Kingham , J . D ., on account of his progress in Freemasonry , his excellent working , his zeal lor thc lodge , and being one of its founders . Thc W . M . announced to the brethren Vis appointment as Steward for the same festival , and thc brethren afterwards closed the lodge and adjourned to r fresh ment .
INSTRUCTION . DEPTFORD . —WELLINGTON L ODGE or INSTRUCTION ( No . 548 ) . —On Monday , the 19 th , the annual festival ( if the ' Wellington Lodge of Instruction , 54 8 , was held at the White Swan Inn , High Street , Deptford , when the chair was occupied by Bro . James Terry , P . G . D ., I Ierts , P . M . 22 S , 1278 , & c , supported by Bro Griffin , P . M . 933 ,
( the Treasurer of thc lodge ) as S . W ., and by Bro . Green , as J . W . Several sections of the lecture in the first degree were worked by Bro . Terry , who was ably assisted by Bro . Dilley , P . M 147 and n 55 , the esteemed Preceptor of the lodge , and by Bro . Shaw , S . W . 79 , the Assistant Preceptor . There were also present Bro . Dabae , S . W . 1 O 9 ; Bro . Waterman , J . D . 147 ; Bro . Hutchings . 147 ; Bro .
R . A . Smith , 13 ; Bro . Massey , { Freemason ); Bros . Bear , Bolton , Roper , Dingle , Mocketis , Johnson , Homan , and many others , members of lodges , in the neighbourhood of Deptford and Greenwich , making up a company of about fifty in all . We must not tcrget to mention Bro . Macdonald , J . W . 1151 , the indefatigable Secretary , to whose exertions , and to the unremitting interest he takes in its
affairs , thc success of thc lodge is , wc believe , in a great measure due . After some time had been occupied in labour , the lodge was called off to refreshment , and proceeded to thc banquet room , where an excellent repast had been provided by Mrs . Porter , the landlady , whose efforts to please her guests were crowned with complete success . Ou thc cloth being withdrawn , the chairman proceeded
lo propose the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were warmly responded lo by the brethren present . In proposing "Tbe 1 Ie .-ilth of thc M . W . the Grand Master cf England , the Prince of Wales , " he said that his advent to the Masonic Throne on AVednesday next would be one of thc greatest events that had ever happened in Freemasonry , as between 7000 and 8000 Masons entitled to be present
at Grand Lodge would be gathered together by the interest excited by this great event through th : length and breadth of the land ; and that the event wa-i sympathised in as a kind of protest against the secession which took place lately . Three Royal Princes were expected to be present ; he believed that five Princes had teen present ou a former occasion of the kind , but three was the greatest
number they could have at the present time . In proposing "The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , the P . Grand Master , and the Earl of Skelmersdale , as Deputy Grand Master , " the chairman said that the brethren ivcre aware that the former had been selected , because of his being so thoroughly acquainted with thc duties
of his office , and with the business routine of Grand Lodge ; Lord Skelmersdale was the most intimate friend ( , f His Royal Highness , and his appointment as Deputy Amd Master was likely to prove one of the most popular appuimnvmts that the Prince of Wales could have "i . rde . i le had already presided at the festival of cue of
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the Institutions , and had adjourned the others , that whenever they needed a chairman he should be very happy to occupy the position . Bro . Terry concluded by expressing his belief that the remaining appointments of Grand Officers , to be > iade on the 28 th by the Grand Master , would prove equally popular . Bro . Terry : I now have to submit to you what I may call the toast of the evening , that is , " Prosperity
to the Wellington Lodge of Instruction . " We all know that lodges of instruction cannot go on and prosper unless there are good officers attached to them . The first element of success is an excellent Secretary , and you must also look out for a brother to act as Preceptor . The Preceptor must be one who will not only occupy the position and discharge its duties , but he must be one whom the members can
look up to with respect , and one endowed with a sense of responsibility and authority . Now , I believe that your great success as a lodge is due to the fact that you have a very excellent Secretary and a very excellent Preceptor . After referring to a very pleasant meeting held last year , at which he ( thc chairman ) had worked the ceremony of Installation , he proceeded to wish continued prosperity to
their efforts , and that as years went by they would witness the great benefits conferred by the lodge in the making its members qualified to undertake the duties of any office whose honours might be thrust upon them , reminding them that though as good Masons they were all prepared to serve and obey , no one was insensible to a little bit of decoration , ajid that the honours of office were a
praiseworthy object to strive after . He concluded by drinking success to thc lodge , with which he coupled the name of Bro . Bolton , who replied in a few words , leaving facts and figures to be stated by thc Secretary . Bro . Dilley ( Preceptor ) : In virtue of my office , as though wc were in regular lodge , I ask you to look upon me as Immediate P . M ., and it becomes my duty to propose " The Health of the Presiding
Master . " Well , we are not in a regular lodge , but we do know that wc arc being presided over by one who has carved a name in Freemasonry that I think I may honestly say is second to none that we know of . Every one who knows Bro . Terry , not only thinks of him as a good Mason , but as an excellent man . I have known Bro . Terry from my earliest moments in Masonry , and I have
ever found him the kindliest of men , always anxious to oblige and serve brethren individually , while he devotes his life to thc good of thc fraternity at large . I ask brethren to be upstanding , and drink to thc health and happiness of our Presiding Master , Bro . Terry . Bro . Terry , in returning thanks , said that flattery had one good effect ; by the praises expressed , thc truth of which we doubted , we
learned the speaker ' s ideal of a good man , and thus we might turn flattery to our advantage , if we learned from it to model our lives to deserve these praises . He thanked them for their cordial reception , of this toast . He was under obligations to Freemasons throughout the whole country , but to those of this district he was specially indebted . The institution he represented had received
great benefit from his friends in that neighbourhood . Whenever he was in want of a Steward , or required an effort made , his friends in the South were always ready to help him , and he felt proportionately grateful . Bro . Terry concluded with some genial remarks expressive of thc warmth of his attachment to his friends in the district ; and then proceeded to propose "The Health of the
Secretary and Preceptor , " whose speeches in reply we have not space to give in extenso , but must content ourselves with noting the very favourable results spoken of by Bro . Macdonald , viz ., that they had had 52 meetings in the year , with a gross attendance of 805 , giving an average attendance of 15 .-, at each meeting . Three years ago their average attendance was 9 and one ninth . Financially their position was also satisfactory . The balance
brought forward was £ 3 2 S ., they had received £ 14 . Os . 7 s . They had paid £ •, lo thc Aged Freemasons , and £ 5 5 s . to the Boys' School . Thc expenses of thc consecration were £ ¦ , 5 s ., and there was a balance of 10 s . in favour of thc lodge . Bro . Macdonald concluded by saying that they all had cause to be proud of the manner in which the lodge had prospered , and trusted that he and those others who took so warm an interest in' its success , might be spared to continue to promote its welfare .
LIVERPOOL . —MERCHANTS' LODGE ( No . 241 ) . —The monthly meeting of this prosperous and influential lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic llall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a very large assembly of members and distinguished visitors , testifying to thc popularity ol the W . M . of thc lodge , whose year ' s reign will shortly terminate . The influence and
position of thc Merchants' Lodge have long been recognised in the province , and the results of its efforts have more than once given it a prominent place in Masonic records . The lodge business was opened by Bro . W . M . Chudley , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . R . Robinson , P . M . ; J . I . Knight , P . M . ; R . Brown , S . W . j G . Hutchin , J . W . ; S . J . McGeorge , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Peet , Hon . Sec . ;
J . Winsor , S . D . ; — Smith , Organist ; W . Savage , Johnston , J . Latta , Jacobs , and others ; and amongst the visitors were Bros . II . Allpass , P . G . Sec ; P . Brabner , P . l ' . G . Reg . ; J . R . Gocpel , P . G . D . C . ; N . Turner , G . Fowler , S . W . 2 iO ; J . Vaughan , J . W . 80 ; W . Wood , P . M . 1182 ; and others . Mr . W . A . Cottle was initiated into the mysteries of thc Order , and after the transaction of
some other business the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Fisk and Fairhurst , Castle-street . During the evening several toasts were proposed , more than one speaker referring to thc acknowledged high standing of the Merchants' Lodge , and the excellence of
the manner in which thc work had been done during the year by the W . M . It was agreed that Bro . G . Peet , the Hon . Sec , as a recognition of faithful and valuable services , should have the privilege of using the one ticket granted to Master Masons in connection with the approaching installation of 11 . R . I 1 . the Prince of Wales .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
After a very pleasant evening the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . BATH . —LODGE OK HONOUR ( NO . 379 ) . —The last monthly meeting previous to the summer vacation was held at the Masonic Hall , at 8 p . m ., on Monday , April 12 th . The lodge was opened b y Bro . J . S . Bartrum , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . A . Hunt , P . M . . S . Barter , P . M . and
Treasurer ; Cooke , S . W . ; George , J . W . ; Dickenson , S . D . ; Smythe , J . D . ; Bush , acting as I . G . There were also present Bros . Simmons , W ; M . 53 ; Collins , 5 r , ; Little , 379 ; Dr . Hopkins , 41 , P . M . 43 , and 958 , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and several others . In the unavoidable absence of the Secretary , the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the S . W . and confirmed . The lodge
was opened in the second degree , and at the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Hopkins gave the Lecture on the Second Tracing Board to the Fellow Craft who had passed at the last meeting . He was then examined as to his proficiency by Bro . Barter , acting as W . M ., and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree . Bro . Dr . Hopkins then took the chair , and raised Bro . Little to
the sublime degree of M . M ., giving the traditionary history , explaining the working tools , & c . The lodge was resumed in the second and afterwards in thc first degree . Thc W . M . mentioned the arrangements for the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as at present very indefinite , but Bro . Dr . Hopkins , having taken some trouble to ascertain them , was able to give information . A vote of thanks
to him for his services in giving the lecture and working the ceremony was carried by acclamation . The lodge was finally closed at 10 p . m . LIVERPOOL . —TEMPLE LODGE ( NO . 1094 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock by Bro . R .
Washington , W . M ., supported by Bros . Richard R . Martin , P . M . ; E . M . Sheldon , P . M . ; D . W . Winstanley , P . M . ; Wm . Grand , P . M . 1094 , 249 , and 1299 ; J . Kellett Smith , P . M . ; R . E . C . Yelland , S . W . ; Wm . Healing , J . W . ; Joseph Wood , Treas . ; Thos . Marsh , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; Alfred Jarvis , S . D . ; Thos . Geo . Winstanley , J . D . ; A . C . Doe , I . G . ; J oseph Skeaf , P . M . 2 i 0 , Org . ; Thos . Williams
S . S . ; H . Jones , J . S . ; Peter Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Thos . E . Mason , Jno . H . Wright , H . B . Jones , Thos . Durrans , A . V . Anderson , E . J . Callow , N . Trson , J . R . Cave , B . A . Drake , T . Birch , Dr . Costinc , T . II . Williams , Wm . Callow , Wm . Dixon , J . Wallace , John Alexander , J . C . Parkinson , E . Chater , H . Horspool ' Wm . Worthington , Wm . Harrington , M . G . Bateman ,
Thos . F . Young , David Cntchlcy , ] . W . Leech , J . Sclke , G . B . McLachen , J . R . Callcndar , and J . B . Gill . The visitors were Bros . T . Wright , 1182 ; J . E . Skillicom , P . M . 00 ?; W . G . Veal , B . Wolf , 241 ; James Goodacre , P . M . 108 O ; James Salmon , P . M . 425 , W . M . 1477 , P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; R . C . Griffiths , 1477 ; James C . Lunt , P . M . 108 O , P . G . S . ; W . S . Brcnchly , 1477 ; Moses Mawson , 1013 ; J .
Clegg , P . M . 1299 ; Rev . Rees Jenkins , Chaplain 21 O ; Pearson , P . M . 249 ; Thomas Clark , Boston ; John Hayes , W . M . 249 ; Henry Nelson , W . M . 1505 ; Rev . Dr . Hyell , 108 O ; Wm . Mark , 823 ; William Forrester , 1035 , & c . Afterthe lodge had been duly opened , thc minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for the Rev . A . Lowe , D . D ., D . C . L ., St . Leonard ' s College , Ormskirk ; ( who
was unanimously elected ) , and Bro . J . B . Gill , 1356 , as a joining member ( also elected unanimously ) . Bro . Dr , J . K . Smith , P . M ., then took the chair , and in a remarkable and efficient manner installed Bro . R . C . Yelland , as the W . M . of the lodge . The following were thc officers invested : —Bros . R . Washington . I . P . M . ; William Healing , S . W . ; A . Jarvis , J . W . ; J . Wood , ( re-elected by
acclamation for the tenth time ) , Treasurer ; T . Marsh , ( tenth time ) , Secretary ; T . G . Winstanley , S . D . ; A . C . Doe , I . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; H . fi . Jones , S . S . ; J . H . Williams , J . S . ; and T . Birch , A . S . Before the lodge was closed , a very artistic Past Master's . jewel was presented to Bro . R . Washington , I . P . M . An excellent banquet followed the business , and during the evening a number of capital
songs were given by Bros . Evans , Atkinson , Veale , and Forester , Bro . Skeaf presiding at the piano , and playing his own fantasia , " Sabbath Evening Chimes , " during the evening as a solo . RAMSGATE . —LEWISES' LODCIE ( No . 1209 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Ramsgate , on Wednesday , April 14 th , and
was numerously attended by the members and a large body of distinguished visitors . The lodge was opened at 2 . 30 , thc following officers officiating , viz : —W . Call , Prov . G . Steward , W . M . ; A . Wootton , Prov . G . D . C , P . M , 127 , S . W . ; Geo . Page , J . W . ; Lewis Finch , P . P . G . D . C , P . M ., Treas . ; B . N . Hiscock , P . M ., Sec ; James W . Smith , S . D . ; W . II . Howard , as J . D . ; E . Buss , as I . G . ; and R . T .
Rolfe , P . M . 429 , Tyler . Among the members present were Bros . II . Wootton , P . P . G . A . S ., P . M . ; H . G . Curtis , P . M . 429 ; W . Winch , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M . 429 ; E . Harnett , W . M . 127 ; G . Hill , C . J . Ay ton . R . II . Torrens , and J . O . Eve . The visiting brethren were W . C . Brasier , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . Union Lotlge , Margate , 127 ; H . N . Dixon , P . M . Old Concord Lodge , 172 ; J . Emmerson , P . P . S . G . D ., P . M .
Royal Navy Lodge , Ramsgate , 42 O ; I . Fenwick , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 429 ; J . Jarman , W . M . 429 ; J . Hughes 1 Iallett , W . M . Invicta Lodge , Ashford , 7 C 9 ; W . W . Woodruff , W . M . 120 G , Sandwich ; E . O . Copland , D . C . 127 ; A . Aubrey , S . D . 127 ; J . Torry , 127 ; G . W . Phillpott , 127 ; W . II . Hennah , 127 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and
the lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . E . J . Griffiths was examined and entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc third degree , and Bro . Griffiths was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by thc W . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and Bro . E . II . Mayncr was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed in the second degree . It was then announced that the V . W . Bro . J . S . Eastes , Dep . P . G . M . for