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a very handsome and valuable Past Alaster ' s jewel , and returned thanks suitably . The lodge vvas then closed . Among thc brethren present , besides those above named , were Bros , the Rev . R . Jamblin , vicar of Wilmington , and Asst . P . G . Chaplain Kent ; L . Etheridge , P . AL , and P . G . P . Kent ; Goalen , and J . H . llton , S 29 ; R . Heeleey , P . AL 99 ; W . B . Llovd , P . AL 913 ; H . Archer , P . AL 10 S 9 ; VV . Alacrow , P . AL 879 ; W . Watson , W . AL

iojo ; T . Lillicott , P .-M . 1155 ; A . Barrel ! , J . W . S 79 ; T . Holleyman , J . W . 1536 ; S . Renaut , 1623 ; Jas . Triptree , 132 C ; W . Wright , 700 ; J . Saunders , 700 ; H . De Gray , 706 " ; W . A . Tucker , 913 ; B . Ireland , S 79 ; and C Jolly , 915 ( Freemason ) . The banquet was an excellent one , and thc Stewards were most attentive , especially to the visitors . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were then proposed , and Bro .

Jamblin responded for "Thc Grand Officers , Past and Present . " In so doing , he asked those of his colleagues past and present to sit down , as he might keep them standing , and he did not like to see them stand all the while he was talking . He did not know why he vvas asked to speak , because he vvas the youngest provincial officer present . He attributed it to his profession , but then he was surprised that they should ask him , as they had a " Bishop" in the

room , and more than one "Parson , " while he vvas only the vicar of Wilmington , a very humble member of the profession indeed . He wished Lord Holmesdale had been present , for he would not only have been delighted with their excellent working , but would have appreciated the genuine heartiness with which his and Bro . Eastes' names had been received in the lodge . There vvas another thing he would have seen—he would have seen in their W . Al . a most

wonderful man , for he done that night what had never been done before , namely , he had proposed his , Bro . Jamblin ' s , health as a Provincial Grand Officer , and he vvas sure that no one had ever done that before . He heartily thanked them for coupling his name with the toast . Bro . Dr . Spurrell , I . P . AL , then proposed "The Health of Bro . Moulder , the VV . M ., " saying- that from the attention and zeal Bro . Moulder had always evinced in the position

he had held below the chair , he felt certain that with him in the chair the lodge would have a good and prosperous year of office . Bro . Moulder , in reply , thanked them for the reception they had given the toast . When he entered the lodge some years ago he never anticipated the time would arrive when he should he called upon to occupy the chair of it , but there he vvas , and he trusted that every brother in the lodge would some day occupy the same

position , and that the same cordiality would continue to exist among them that at present characterised all their proceedings . He felt proud that at his election there had not been one dissenting voice , and that the same brother who initiated him thirteen years ago had installed him that day , as head of one ofthe best lodges in Kent—the Sydney Lodge . He trusted to be spared throughout his year of office to dogoodservicetothelodge , and , in conclusion , asked

the assistance of his officers to secure that result . The toast of "The Visitors" vvas coupled with the name of Bro . De Gray , who , in reply , referred to the fact that he was at one time J . W . of the Sydney Lodge , and expressed his great sorrow that he had not persevered and gone through the chair of it . He naturally felt at home at the lodge , and vvas especially pleased to see their W . M ., whom he had known as a good man and a good Alason for many

years , at the head of it . Tl e next toast was that of " The Past Masters , " and Bro . T . Smith , P . AL , in reply , said they had an excellent lot of Past Alasters : Dr . Spurrell could look after their , bodily ailments ; Bro . Birts looked after the money ; he ( Bro . Smith ) took good care that they did not fall into arrears ; Bro . Etheridge looked after their interest at the Provincial Grand meeting , and Bro . Hastings saw that the wine vvas good and plentiful at their banquets .

This vvas a red-letter day in the lodge ; they had a good Master , a good balance in hand—something like £ 150—and had sent up twenty guineas to the Boys' and Girls ' Schools . Bros . Spurrell , Birts , and I Listings also responded , and then a few words from Bro . Hanson , on behalf of " The Oflicers , " concluded thc business of the day . VVe

may here mention that during the evening a very handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Hastings by the initiates of his year of office , as a mark of their esteem and regard for him . Bro . Hastings , who vvas evidently unaware of what vvas en the tapis , made a feeling reply , and wore thc jewel for the 1 est of the evening or his breast with pride .

ECCLES . —Bndgewater Lodge ( No . 1213 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Cross Keys Hotel on Thursday , the Sth inst . There were present Bros . Win . Bostock , VV . AL ; li . Pucnfer , S . W . ; T . Cavanah , acting J . W . ; VV . Bowden , Treas ., P . P . G . S . B . W . L . ; Thos . Ball , Sec . ; A . Hassall , S . D . ; Robt . Poole , J . D . ; Jas . Andrew , I . P . AL ; S . Samuelson , Tyler : J . Chadderton , Ii . L . Adams , R . Williams , P . AL ;

Antoine Astorg , John Pearson , R . VV . Whitten , Otho Salomonski , Isaac Sim , B . II . Aloulton , and C . II . Preston . Visitors : Bros . G . Vates , Sec 1 O 33 ; Beddoes Peacock , ' 633 ; John Coxon , 152 ; Chas . VVm . Bayley , Sec . 134 = ;; John Church , S . D . 317 ; Jas . C . Alather , 1345 ; VV . Williams , J . W . G 45 ; IL Aletcalf , 121 y j and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at fi . 15 , and the minutes of thc

previous meeting read and confirmed . Air . Alark Oldham was balloted for , and , having- been unanimously elected , was initiated into Freemasonry by the I . P . AL , Bro . James Andrew . On the conclusion of this ceremony Bro . lidvviii Llewellin Adams , being a candidate for passing , vvas interrogated as to his proficiency in the former Degree , and , having satisfactorily answered , vvas duly made a F . C . by Bro . R . Williams , P . AL , who performed this ceremony in

his most careful studied manner . The lodge vvas afterwards "called off , " and the brethren adjourned to tea , which vvas well served by the host , and gave every satisfaction . When the brethren again assembled in the lodge room , Bro . Wm . Bostock , the W . AL , resumed his functions , and , with due rite and ceremony , raised llro . Antoine Astorg to the

Sublime Degree of a M . A 1 . Bro . Bostock ' s performance of this truly beautiful ceremony pleased us very much , and apparently made a great impression on the candidate . When the ceremony was over the lodge was lowered , and " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , it was closed in peace and harmony at nine o ' clock .

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion .

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Present : Bros . J . B . Shackleton , VV . AL ; John Hammond , S . W . ; J . VV . Baldwin , J . W . ; F . Walters , Sec . ; H . Gloster , S . D . ; T . W . Stone , J . D . ; F . Knight , D . C ; D . Steinhaucr , I . G . ; J . J . Alarsh , Organist ; VV . R . Vassila , Steward ; ] . Gilbert , Tyler ; j . C Woodrow , P . AL ; E . Gilbert , P . AL ; C . VV . Fox , P . AL ; J . Stevens , P . AL ; H . Potter , P . AL ; J . H . Ewen , J . Laurence , E . A .

Smith , G . J . Whitcombc , W . J . Smith , J . Smith , S . Page , A . Robertson , W . Stanton , T . " B . Robbiiis , VV . Ballard , " ' !' . Sullivan , C Lucop , and F . Stanley . Visitors : Bros . T . W . Ockenden , VV . AL elect 1512 ; F . Keeble , I . G . 142 ( 1 ; A . Baist , 1 S 15 ; VV . C . Davey , 1512 ; ii . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., P . AL 141 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting' were read and confirmed , the audit minutes were read and confirmed , and the

report received , adopted , and entered on the lodge minutes book . Thc ballots were unanimous in favour of every candidate for initiation . Bros . E . A . Smith , ' !' . Sullivan , J . H . Ewen , and T . B . Robbins were raised . Messrs . James Smith and Frederick Stanley were initiated into the Order . Bro . Shackleton , W . AL , installed Bro . John Hammond , W . M ., who appointed the following officers : Bros . J . B .

Shackleton , I . P . AL ; J . W . Baldwin , S . W . ; H . Gloster , J . W . ; S . Wickens , Treasurer ( re-invested ); F . Walters , Secretary ( re-invested ); T . VV . Stone , S . D . ; D . Steinhaucr , J . D . ; J . | . Marsh , I . G . ; F . Knight , Ore ; . ; VV . R . Vassila , D . C . ; " H . Porter , W . S . ; C Lucop , C . S . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler ( re-invested ) . After the installation a

vote of thanks vvas presented to Bro . J . B . Shackleton , and he was presented with the usual seven guinea Past Alaster's jewel . Bro . Ii . Gilbert was recommended for Prov . Grand Lodge honours for 1 SS 1 ; Bro . J . VV . Baldwin for promotion ; and J . C . Woodrow for a Stewardship . Propositions were received for initiation and joining .

WALTHAM-NEW-TOWN . — King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —The regularly monthl y meeting of the above lodge took place at the Britannia Hotel , on the 15 th inst ., Bro . Samuel Jacobs , the VV . AL , in the chair . The lodge vvas honoured with a visit from the R . W . P . G . Alaster , Bro . T . F . Halsey , ALP ., who opened the lodge in due form , and then vacated thc chair in favour of the

W . AL Bro . John Ii . Dawson , the P . G . Secretary , accompanied the R . W . P . G . Master . Bro . Janies Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , then called upon the brethren to salute the R . W . P . G . . Master with the usual honours , after which , the minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge proceeded to the election of VV . AL , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . James

Is-night , the S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . AL ; Bro . West , P . AL , vvas unanimously re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . VV . Steedman re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee vvas appointed to meet on " Thursday , the 29 th inst . I'he Secretary then read a short history of the lodge from

its foundation for thc information of the R . W . P . G . Alaster , who was pleased to express a feeling of satisfaction at the progress the lodge had made . A letter vvas read from the D . P . G . Alaster , expressing his regret at not being able to be present on the occasion . A Past Alaster ' s jewel vvas voted for Bro . Jacobs on his retiring from the office of

W . M . The brethren present were R . W . Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., P . G . Master Herts ; Bro . J . E . Dawson , P . G . Sec ; S . Jacobs , W . M . ; J . Knight , S . W . ; J . Fisher , J . W . ; E . West , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Rcilly , P . AL , Secretary ; J . Terry , P . AL ; J . K . Young , P . AL ; C . Lacy , P . AL ; W . Gilbert , P . AL ; J . Gaskell , P . AL ; J .

Noyes , S . D . ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; VV . VV . Pritchatt , Organist ; Woolley , I . G . ; Lewis , W . S . ; W . Bradstock , Brigden , Belasco , Colvin , Shuter , Jones , Sproat , Newman , Sampson , Cooke , Robin , and Holdsworth . A'isitors Bros . J . Carr , jun ., 55 ; Shadwell , 50 V ); Dix , 1421 ; T . Perry , VV . AL SG 9 ; Etherington , P . ALWnj ; and Osgathorp , " 4 .

17-The lodge was closed and the brethren retired to a cold collation , which was served in excellent style hy the worthy host , Bro . Cooke . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . The R . W . P . G . Alaster expressed his satisfaction at the manner in which the business of the lodge had been conducted , and trusted it would go on prospering as in the past . The brethren separated after spending a very pleasant evening .

LIVERPOOL . —Fermor Hesketh Lodge ( No . ' 35 ° )'— 'he annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Alonday week , at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , where there was a numerous gathering of the Craft . Bro . T . F . Cooper , the retiring W . AL , presided at the opening of the lodge . Bro . C . P . Titherley , S . W ., the W . AL elect , was presented by Bro . J . Higson

Johnston , P . AL , and Bro . R . Collinson , P . AL , and he was impressively installed by Bio . J . li . Williams , P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire . The following oflicers were afterwards invested : Bros . T . B . Cooper , I . P . AL ; R . Carruthcis , S . W . ; G . Gordon , J . W . ; T . A . Collinson , P . P . G . D . C , Treasurer ; Charles Leighton . Secretary ; Edward G . Grundv , S . D . ; II . B . Browne , | . D . ; VV . ' Halsall , I . G . ; the Rev . C . I " .

Alermagen , Chaplain ; J . Hodgson , Organist ; J . T . Stowell and P . Ashcroft , Senior Stewards ; F . A . St ' aedeli and II . A . Hill , Junior Stewards ; and J . H . Johnston , P . AL , M . C . Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler . After the ceremony the brethren banqueted together , and during the evening an artistic Past Alaster ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . AL , on behalf of the lodge , in recognition of his past services .

LIVERPOOL . — De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 135 ( 1 ) . —The members of this capitally-conducted lodge met for the celebration of the annual festival , at head-quarters , Fo , North Hill-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . Bro . Charles Arden was placed in the chair in the presence of a large muster of brethren , amongst whom were several oflicers of the Grand Lodge of the Province

of West Lancashire , the ceremony being performed in a very satisfactory manner by Bro . Alarson , P . P . G . S . B . The oflicers who were invested for the ensuing year were the following : Bros . Alfred Woolrich , I . P . AL ; J . W . Williams , P . AL , D . C . ; James Keet , S . W . ; Edward George , J . W . ; II . P . Squire , Secretary ; R . E . Alitton , S . D .:

John Ashley , J . D . ; John Lees , I . G . ; Benjamin Holgate , S . S . ; _ Hartley Wilson , J . S . ; Edward Paull , Treasurer ; and T . J . Heswick , Organist . Bro . Larson , P . AL , was reelected Tyler . The retiring W . AL , Bro . 'Woolrich , who is also'Treasurer of the Dramatic Lodge , No . ifioij , was presented by the brethren with a Past Alaster ' s jewel and clo-

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thing , accompanied b y a valuable gold brooch and earrings for Airs . Woolrich . The installation picnic of the lodge took place at Llangollen last Tuesday . LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) . — The members of this lodge celebrated the sixth installation festival at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when Bro . John Duncan , jun ., a

highly-respected member of the Craft , who has already passed the chair with credit in the Bootle Lodge , No . 1473 , vvas again placed in that position by Bro . R . Warriner , the retiring Alaster , supported by his officers and Past Alasters . There were also present Bros . Alderman J . F . Newell ( ex-AIayor of Bootle ) , P . S . G . W . ; J . VV . Ballard , P . AL 724 , P . G . P . ; VV . Cottrell , P . AL S 23 ; J . C . Paterson , VV . AL 1477 ; and

others . Ihe sponsors were Bros . John H . Parker , I . P . AL ; and Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain . After the usual honours the following officers were invested : Bros . R . Warriner , I . P . AL ; VV . Ladyman , S . W . ; J . C AI'Guire , J . W . ; Councillor J . A . Forrest , P . AL , Treas . ; C J . Caddock , Sec ; VV . H . Hignett , S . D . ; F . VV . A .

Soldat , J . D . ; Councillor VV . J . Lunt , P . AL , M . C ; R . Ripley , I . G . ; Thomas Farrell , S . S . ; Jonathan Parry , J . S . ; and W . H . Ball , who vvas re-elected Tyler . A handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . AL on behalf of thc lodge , at the subsequent proceedings .

GREAT STANMORE . —Abereorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . — The third regular meeting of this summer lodge was held at the Abereorn Hotel on the 7 th inst ., Bro . VV . Shury . Marshall in the chair , supported by his oflicers and many brethren . Visitor : Bro . G . C . Nissen , Concord , Bombay , 757 . The lodge vvas opened at 3 . 45 , and the usual preliminary business disposed of . The VV . AL then

took a favourable ballot for Air . William Wilcox and Air . Herbert William Schartau as candidates for initiation , and the latter gentleman presenting himself , was afterwards enlightened by the VV . AL in the first principles of Freemasonry . On opening the lodge in the Second Degree , Bro . VV . G . Loe vvas found very efficient for raising to the 'Third Degree , and , whilst being prepared , the W . M . opened his

lodge in that Degree , and afterwards ably raised and invested him as a M . M . On resuming the lodge to the First Degree , the election of VV . AL for the coming year vvas proceeded with , and fell unanimously upon Bro . Roy , S . W . Bro . Dr . Rogers vvas also re-elected Treasurer without opposition , the installation meeting now being the first

Wednesday in August instead of July , as formerly . Bro . J . . Middleton vvas re-appointed TyTer . The Audit Committee were appointed to meet on the 21 st inst ., and after the W . AL had proposed , as a candidate for initiation at next meeting , Air . John Radcliffe , the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony at 6 . 15 . An enjoyable evening followed , and the brethren dispersed early .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Monday , the 12 th inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held . There vvas a larger attendance of members than usual , the VV . M . having issued formal invitations to the Masters and brethren of the St . Germain Lodge ( Selby ) and the Anchor Lodge ( Northallerton ) to partake of the

hospitality of the lodge . The invitation was accepted by both lodges , but , at the last moment a telegram was received from Selby stating that circumstances had arisen to stop the party . The W . AL of thc Falcon Lodge , No . 1337 ( Bro . C . Palliser , P . AL ) , was present , with several other visitors . Bro . C . G . Padel , VV . AL , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . B . VVhytehcad , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C ; R . VV . Hollon , P . AL , P . G . S . B . ; G . Balmford , P . AL , P . P . G . O ., Treasurer ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; George Simpson , J . VV . ; J . Kay , Secretary , VV . P . Husband , Asst . Secretary VV . York , as S . D . ; VV . J . Girling , as J . D . ; A . T . B . Turner , M . C ; O . . Marshall , Organist ; J . Blenkin , I . G . ; J . Ii . Wilkinson , Steward ; P . Pearson , Tyler ; W . B . Dyson , Thorpe , Ware , Walker ,

Brown , Black-stone , Stubbs , Atkinson , VV . VV . VVhytehcad , 23 ( 1 ; J . Tissiman , 236 ; VV . Flint , 34 S , I . C . ; R . Graham , 'o (> s ; J . Wood , 17 S ; J . De Salis , 1331 ; and others . The minutes having been read the lodge vvas raised to the 'Third Degree , and Bros . Chapman and Pexton were made Master Alasons liy the W . M ., assisted by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . AL The lodge having been again lowered

to the First Degree , Air . B . Stephenson vvas duly initiated by the VV . AL Several letters of apology for absence were then read by the Secretary , amongst others from the I . P . AL , Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who vvas absent in London unilei going medical treatment , and great sympathy was expressed with that active and most popular brother . Several presentations were made to thc lodge . Bros .

Balmford and Whytehead gave their respective portraits , framed . Bro . Whytehead gave some bound volumes cf the " Alasonic Magazine , " and on behalf of Bro . Ward ( confined to his bed by illness ) three framed photographs , and on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master , thc Earl of Zetland , his lordship ' s portrait in a handsome frame . Bro . Husband gave a large photograph of an ancient view of

the city of York . The ancient Carthaginian sculpture presented by Bro . A . AL Broadley , D . D . G . M . of . Malta and Tunis , vvas an object of curiosity , placed in a conspicuous spot , and set in a massive oak frame . After the close of the lodge the brethren entertained their visitors at supper , and the cloth having been removed the loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . T . B . VVhytehcad gave

" Success to the Eboracum Lodge , " coupled with the health of the W . AL , who that evening' had proved himself such an excellent worker , a toast which vvas received with enthusiasm . Bro . Whytehead then called on the brethren to drink to the silent memory of their late good brother and father of the lodge , 'Thomas Cooper , the iirst anniversary of whose death had just been passed , and took the

opportunity of exhorting them to follow the good example he had left them , and to strive to follow in his footsteps . The toast of " 'The Visitors " vvas given by the Senior Warden , and " Absent Friends" were not forgotten . The singing of Bros . Wilkinson and Turner enlivened the proceedings , which were brought to a happy termination at eleven o ' clock .

INSTRUCTION . KINGSLAND LODGE ( No . 1693 ) . —This lodgo of instruction met at Bro . Longhurst ' s , Canonbury Tavern , Islington , N ., on Alonday , the 19 th inst ., which vvas presided over by Bro . Fenner , VV . M . elect of the Upton Lodge , whose labours were greatly appreciated by the brethren as-