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favour , and to be guided bv merit alone . The toast was also responded to by Bro . " Matthews , P . P . G . J . W . The Rev . E . C Perry then proposed , in a most flattering manner , " Tbe Health of Bro . Wood , thc Worshipful Master . " He said that from the manner in which Bro . Wood had filled thc offices hc had hitherto held , he believed the lodge had made a very happy selection in electing him the Master of the lodge for the ensuingyear . He said he

believed thc Deputy Prov . Grand Master would lind such merit in Bro . Wood as would warrant him in investing their Master with thc purple at an early opportunity . 'The Worshipful Master said he rose with feelings of emotion to thank Bro . Perry for the very flattering manner in which be bad proposed thc toast , and the brethren for the very cordial way in which they had received it . It was a proud moment in his life when called upon to preside

over a lodge such as the Staffordshire knot Lodge , and in succession to such distinguised brethren as those who had ruled over ( hem in the past , and he felt that hc had a difficult but honourable task before him to emulate their example . He had been taught in the installation ceremony , so beautifully and impressively rendered by Bro . 'Thomas Moore , tbat the honour , reputation , and usefulness of a

lodge materially depended on the Master , and he hoped that in such matters the lodge would suffer no loss at his bands . In order to mark his sense of thc honour conferred upon him in electing him as their Master , he had fully intended to inaugurate his year of office by serving as Steward at the festival of the Girls' School on Friday , but when he learned that their respected Deputy Provincial Grand Master had previously signified his intention of

representing the province at that festival , he felt it would only be becoming in him to defer his proposal , and he bad , therefore , given notice in the proper quarter of his intention to serve as Steward next year . He thanked the brethren who so readily bad undertaken office , and also the Past Masters , who had already rendered him valuable assistance . In conclusion , he assured the brethren that his conduct should be guided by those Masonic words , "

Brotherly Love , Relief , and I ruth . " Bro . Storer , P . M ., proposed "The Health of Bro . T . E . Fowke , I . P . M ., " to which Bro . Fowke suitably responded . Thc toast of " The Visitors" Was proposed by Bro . Captain Hunt in his usuall y happy manner , and this was duly responded to by various brethren . " 'The Past Masters" was proposed by Bro . Cox in an excellent speech , and this was responded to by Bro . G . Spilsbury , the Senior Past Master in the lodge ,

and who stands in the charter from the Grand Lodge as the first Master of this lodge . Bro . J . L . White proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . 'Thomas Moore , " and referred to thc very impressive manner in which the ceremony of the day had been gone through by Bro . Moore . In responding , Bro . Moore took occasion to thank Bro . S . Blackshaw for the assistance he had that day received from him . Bro . N . Joyce proposed " 'The

Masonic Charities , " to whicb the W . M . responded . "The Officers" were proposed by Bro . Fowke , and Bro . Storer responded . 'The 'T yler's toast was given by Bro . 'Tomlinson , and the brethren separated after an evening spent in true Masonic fashion . A party of glee singers sang some excellent part songs during the evening . It i . s worthy of remark that the installation took place in the presence of a Board of eighteen Installed Masters .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athemeum-st ., Leonardgate , on the 5 th inst ., Bro . George Taylor , W . M ., presiding' , supported liy Bros . N . W . Helme , I . P . M . ; J . Aldrnis , SAV . ; J . Vince , J . W . ; H . Longman , P . M ., P . G . S ., Secretary ; J , Hannah , Treasurer ; J . Stanley , as S . D . ; J . Cutis , j . D . ; and Kershaw , I . G . Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Arthur Stanley , and proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The working - of the Degree was admirably gone through by the W . M ., who afterwards gave the lecture on the First Tracing Board ; thc working tools being presented by Bro . Vince , | . W . The usual proclamations were then made , which elicited " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in accordance witb the ancient ceremonials of the Craft .

LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the brethren connected with the 'Temple Lodge , No . 1094 ( which has long enjoyed a well-grounded reputation for harmony and excellent working ) , took place on Wednesday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , and the eclat which marked both the business and after-banquet proceedings of the interesting occasion was very marked and conspicuous . 'The

chair was taken about half-past four by Bro . Richard Washington , the esteemed W . M ., and he received admirable support from the following ' complement of officers : Bros . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Registrar ; R . C . Yclland , P . M . ; T . S . Williams , I . P . M . ; Captain D . W . Winstanley , P . AI . ; Dr . R . II . D . Johnson , P . M . ; Rich . R . Martin , P . M ., M . C ; Thomas " Birch , S . W . ; ( W . M . elect ); IT . B . Jones , J . W . ; Joseph Wood , 'Treasurer ;

Thomas Marsh , P . M ., P . P . A . D . C , Secretary ; | ohn Alexander , S . D . ; IT . Horspool , ] . D . ; E . J . Callow , I . G . ; Joseph Skeaf , P . M ., P . G . O ., Organist ; Thomas Carr , S . S . ; Robert Bethel , J . S . ; E . W . Boulding , Assistant S . ; and Peter Ball , P . G . T ., Tyler . The members present included Bios . Fisher E . Boustead , M . Yeoman , J . Pyer , G . F . Pringle , R . Ellinger , E . Sephton , T . Durrans , W . Pye , J . Give , W . Callow ,

Ben . Smith , D . Critchley . IT . Mercer , and T . Washington . The visitors were Bros . W . G . Reed , W . M . St . John ' s , No . 40 , G . R . of Canada ; Dr . K . Bailey , W . M . 7 . SV 1 " ; J . II MacKenzic , W . M . lOoy ; T . Webster , W . M . S 25 ; W . Cottrell , P . M . S 23 ; T . Roberts , P . M . 67- ; T . Shaw , P . M . S 23 ; S . J . Henochsberg , S . W . 1 . 502 ; W . Danger , J . W . 1276 ; Capt . F . Ainseuw , E . C . iCoe ,, S . C . VJ 2 ; G . II . Day , Bcthseada , Brighton Mass , U . S . of A . ; ' W . Savage , 241

and 1609 ; J . Sutton , 07 ;; S . Bullerworlli , 1 . 547 ; 11 . Mainman , io . *) .- ;; T . Evens , 1 C . 75 ; J . Hughes , 1 ( 17 . 5 ; C . Cain-E ion , 1600 ; li . Ci . Bividley , J . jy ; J . T . Jones , r <' , ; . 5 ; IT . . oury , S 23 ; II . Fonnby , 1750 ; Jno . Ashley , 13 . 50 ; ami others . After the minutes of ( lit : previous iiuvling had been read and confirmed , thr chair was lal . iu by I ' m . Dr . | . k " . Smith , P . P . G . Registrar , to whom was presented Bro . Thomas Birch , W . M . elect , by Bros . P . M . ' s Martin and

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Winstanley , to receive at his hands the benefits of installation . Thc ceremony was most effectively performed throughout by the Installing Master ( Bro . Dr . Smith ) , and the newly-chaired Master subsequently invested the following ellicient staff of ollicers for 18 S 0-81 : — Bros . Richard ,, Washington , I . P . M . ; Harrison Barclay Jones , S . W . ; John Alexander , J . W . ; Dr . R . H . D . Johnson , P . M ., M . C ; Richard C . Yclland , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos .

Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec . ( re-appointed for the fourteenth time ) ; Humphrey Horspool , S . D . ; Evan James Callow , J . D . ; 'Thomas Carr , I . G . ; Robert Bethel , S . S . ; Edmund W . Boulding , J . S . ; Edward Fisher Banstead , Asst . S . ; and Bro . Peter Ball ( re-elected for the fourteenth Lime ) . 'The balance-sheet , which was of an eminently satisfactory nature , was passed on the motion of Bro . R . R . Martin , P . M . Bro . Dr . Smith then rose and said that at

the last meeting of thc lodge it had been proposed to present an illuminated address on vellum to Bro . Joseph Wood , who had for fourteen years so efficiently fulfilled the onerous duties of Treasurer to the lodge , but since then it had been thought a better course to erect a memorial stone over the grave of the late Mrs . Wood , which might be a more lasting memento of the esteem in which she and her husband were held in Liverpool , especially in recognition of the

faithful services performed by their much esteemed brother during so long a period . Bro . Dr . Smith then proposed the rescinding of the previous resolution as to the address , and that a certain sum should be voted from the funds of the lodge , to be supplemented by private subscriptions , for thc erection of the memorial stone referred to . Bro . Dr . Johnson , in seconding the resolution , said that , as thc First Master of the Temple Lodge , ' he could fully bear out all

that had been said about Bro . Wood , who had been a true , faithful , and worthy Treasurer during his long service . Thc proposition was carried unanimously . 'The W . M ., in name of brethren of the lodge , then presented Bro . R . Washington , I . P . M ., with his portrait , in recognition of bis valuable ^ services during two several years as W . M . Bro . Washington , in acknowledging the handsome presentation , said : Twelve months ago you elected me the W . M . of the

'Temple Lodge . That was the second time the distinguished honour ! had been conferred upon me . The welfare and prosperity of my mother lodge has always been the object of my study , and 1 now retire with the pleasing recollection of having worked harmoniously with my ollicers and the whole of my brethren , lo each of whom 1 tender my heartfelt thanks for the assistance they have rendered to me , and thc brotherly good feeling : which has obtained

since I had the honour to be initiated in No . 1094 . Now , lo crown all , I am presented with my portrait , the execution of which reflects the very highest credit on the eminent firm of " 'The Three B . 's" ( Brown , Barnes , and Bell ) , to whom too much praise cannot be given for thc faithful likeness they have produced . When it shall please 'T . G . A . O . T . U . to call me hence—when this " worn-out old stuff may become everlasting to-morrow "—my sons and

daughters will be able to point with pleasure and pride to this undoubted affectionate mark of your esteem , and one who bears my name , being at its presentation to-day , will be encouraged lo climb from the lowest step of the ladder , and , perhaps , at some future time may occupy tbe same honourable position of which I feel truly proud . I sincerel y trust that no occasion may arise to sever my connection with the Temple Lodge , which lias been , and , 1 hope , may continue

to be , my chief pride , until time shall be no more . W . M ., ollicers , and brethren , I thank you for yourgrcat kindness . 'The brethren were afterwards called from "labour to refreshment , " and during lhe evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with much cordiality . Songs were given by Bros . Washington , jun ., S . J . Henochsberg , Williams , & c , and Bio . IT . Gill ' s " Fairy Bells" again gave unmingled delight to the whole of the assembled brethren .

RAMSGATE . — Lewis Lodge ( No . 1209 ) . — The anniversary festival and installation of W . M . of this lodge was held on Wednesday , tbe 14 th inst ., Bro . C . J . Ayton , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer ; the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and after the usual formula Bro . Pett was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . Eve , I . P . M ., in his usual impressive manner .

'The lodge being resumed , Bro . J . O . Eve commenced tu install the W . M . elect , Bro . J . J . Talnian , who had been unanimously elected to the chair of K . S ., in the performance of which ceremony he would be hard to surpass , "The quiet dignity with which every charge was given betokened careful study , producing a self-confidence that excited the admiration of all present . Bro . T ' alman appointed and invested as bis oflicers Bros . Ayton , I . P . M . ;

Fenwick , S . W . ; E . Buss , J . W . ; Finch , 'Treas . ; B . N . Hiscock , Sec ; IC . Wacher , " S . D . ; 'Tucker , J . D . ; Green ; I . G . ; P . M . Rolfe , Tyler ; Rev . E . G . Banks , Chap . ; Dudley , Org . ; Sparkes and Elgar , Stewards ; P . M . Call , D . C . The ancient customs having been gone through the lodge was closed in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous and handsomely laid out banquet , reflecting the highest credit upon Bro . B . N . Hiscock , and

for which the Royal I lotel is famed . After ample justice had been done lo the good things provided , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and ably replied to , especially those of " The Worshipful Master" and " The Charities . " Among the brethren present were T . II . G . Snowden , P . M . 420 , 1209 , Past Provincial Grand J . W ., P . Z . 429 ; G . Page , P . M . 1200 , P . P . G . J . D . ; Currie , Watson , and others . Visitors : A . Chexfield , W . M .

127 ; Aubrey , S . W . 127 ; G . E . Hawkes , P . M . 127 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Wootton , P . M . 127 , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Mate , P . M . 1206 , P . P . G . R . ; the W . M . ' s of 7 S 4 and 1200 ; D . Walker , R . Adams , J . D . 429 ; J . Marrable , W . M . 429 ; Norris , 1206 ; ancl others . During the evening a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ayton ,

for bis services as W . M ., hoping be might live many years to wear it . Bro . Avion , who was deeply affected , expressed his thankfulness to the brethren for their kindness lo him , 'The harmony of the evening was enlivened with songs , & c , accompanied by Pro . Aubrey , S . W . 127 , on ( he pianoforte , the 'T yler ' s toast bringing to a close the twelfth anniversary of Ihis lodge .

NEWPORT PAGNELL . — SS . Peter and Paul ' s Lod . a e ( No . 1410 ) . —On Tuesday evening , the . 1 . 3 II 1 inst ., fhi .-. lodge held ils nieeiing at lhe Swan Hotel , when a number of imanbeis from jiie neighbouring lodges were present . At the conclusion of lhe Masonic business , the members adjourned to the banqueting-room , where

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Host Cannon bad provided an excellent repast , which was considerably enhanced by a corresponding style of catering , and , therefore , gave general satisfaction . On the removal of thc cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily received . To the toast "The Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " the Rev . f . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . Berks and Bucks , and ' P . G . C , suitably replied . The W . M . then gave "The Right Worshipful the Provincial

Grand Master , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Bradley , Provincial Grand Secretary . In giving thc toast , he said those who had had the pleasure of attending the Provincial Grand Lodge could not do otherwise than admire the excellent way in which the Provincial Grand Master conducted the business of the province . With regard to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , he

was a man whom they all esteemed , and hc was sure the good wishes of all thc brethren of thc province would go with him in his recent appointment to the Deanery of York . In alluding tothe other Grand Officers , hc said it gave him much pleasure to sec Bro . Bradley for the first time amongst them , and he trusted it would not be the last . He hoped that his visit had afforded him that degree of pleasure that would induce him to make tbe acquaintance of the other

lodges in thc province , where , hc was sure , he would receive a hearty welcome . In his visit that day Bro . Bradley experienced the geographical difficulties of the province , and he hoped in any future arrangements for provincial meetings that they would more frequently hold them at Aylesbury or High Wycombe , which were both within convenient distances of the North Bucks lodges , and not inconvenient to the Berkshire biethrcn . liro . Bradley

said , it was with very great pleasure indeed that he accepted the invitation of the W . M . to be present at their lodge that evening , but when he did so hc did not anticipate there would be a banquet , which it appeared always followed the meetings of thc SS . Peter and Paul ' s Lodge . He was especially pleased to see the excellent working that had been manifested , but that was what lie might have expected , for he was

sure wherever his blend , Bro . lhe Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , had to do with Masonry it was sure to be excellent . He would also thank them for their hospitality , particularly lhe W . M ., who had enabled him to make his first visit , which , as far as his ( the speaker ' s ) intentions were concerned , would not , he hoped , be the last . With regard to the Provincial Grand Master , they all knew Sir Daniel Gooch to be a thorough Mason and an excellent man of

business ; he had always taken an interest in the province , and . Masonry had flourished and improved considerably under his rule . He thought the regular meetings they had every year , and the great number of Alasons who attended ( hose meetings , were a sufficient evidence of the improvement that had been made in Masonry , lt was the wish of the Provincial Grand Master , as often as circumstances would allow , to hold the meetings in Bucks as well as in

Berks , although it was more convenient to have them in the former , as a great part of Bucks lay off the great arteries of the railways . 'The Provincial Grand Lodge had , however , already fixed its next meeting at . Maidenhead , but the conveniences for getting there were great , and he was sure the brethren there would do their best to give a hearty welcome and good accommodation to the brethren who attended tbe meeting-. 'The next meeting , he believed , would be held in

Buckinghamshire , at Aylesbury or Wycombe . With respect to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Archdeacon Purcy Cust ( recently installed Dean of York ) , he was sure he was at heart a good Mason , although he probably had not had so much to do with Masonry as some other of the brethren . 1 Ic knew that frequently he had been prevented from attending the meetings by pressing ecclesiastical engagements , and from the state of his health . In

consequence of his transference to York he had resigned his ollice , and he ( the speaker ) hoped and believed they would get a Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster who is a Buckinghamshire man . He sincerely hoped that the good understanding that had existed in the past times and bad not been interfered with would still continue . In again thanking them for the entertainment they had given him that evening , he would wish them hearty success to their lodge .

Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg said it was customary in another place for a person moving an adjournment of a debate to make that an opportunity for speaking of an entirely different subject . And on this principle he would now speak of thc present Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Berks and Bucks , the Dean of York . He ( the speaker ) had seen a few utterances which had been extremely kind

to himself , and had heard others respecting lhe working of the Provincial ( irand Lodge ; he fell he should be wanting in courtesy and appreciation of past kindness if he did not bear testimony tn this , that though the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ' s duties prevented him coming amongst them often , yet he had always had the interest of Masonry in the Province of Berks and Bucks most entirely at heart . He was speaking amongst friends , and he might say the Deputy

Provincial Grand Master had been placed in a position involving the greatest difficulties ; buthe knew of no Mason in England who was belter qualified lo perforin llieni in a belter spirit . Although be had no lime and opportunity to come among . st them , yet he had distinctl y given a great deal of time and attention to difficult questions , and he had managed to solve those difficulties in a very satisfactory manner . Immediately after the Dean was appointed the

Deputy Grand Master he asked him to go to the Prebendal , and he certainly came away quite convinced he had the interest of Masonry thoroughly at heart , lt was only fair to him to say that when he accepted office it was on the distinct understanding that he could not make personal visits to the lodges . No man could know the Dean of York without loving him , and when he said this he was speaking in the presence of one of his parishioners who could bear him

out . He was now going to ask them to drink "The 1 lealth of the W . M . " As the Dean of York in his position fulfilled the duties of his office with credit to himself and advantage to the Craft , so he felt thev would agree with him that the W . AI . fulfilled his ollice with credit to himself and advantage to the lodge . 'Their warrant had been in tin- hands of many a di . slinguislied Alason , but none who

bad performed the duties more satisfactorily , and lie felt sure they would express to him their thanks for the excellent manner in which he was conducting his year of office . 'They all l ooked forward to these meetings wilh great pleasure . The W . AI ., Bro . T . 'Taylor , suitably acknowledged the toast . "The Health of the Visitors" was given , and I'ei-punded to by Bios . Reeve and Eady , and the evening