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WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The annual festival of ' this lodge was celebrated on the 15 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C . With commendable promptitude Bro . Pennefather , W . M ., opened the lodge , and was numerously supported by thc following officers and brethren * . Bros . W . Malthousc , C . C ., S . W . and W . M . elect ; T . Mc . Butt , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , S . D . ; G . 11 . Stephens , J . D . ; J . J . Howes

I G . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Howes , P . M ., Treas . ; T . \ V . Adams , P . M . ; T . Butt , P . M . ; J . King , W . C . Smith , R . B . Greenwood , A . Silver , W . Snow , S . Renaut , Gaskin , Brasher , W . H . Milton , Brickdale , Cooper , Wareham , T . Smith , and others . An emergency meeting having disposed of thc business left at the last regular lodge meeting , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Malthousc , was proceeded

with . Bro . J . Howes , P . M . [ and Treasurer , having presented the W . M . elect for the benefit of installation ; the charges were read by the Secretary , Bro . E . Mallett , P . M ., and Bro . Malthousc was duly obligated . On thc rc-asscmbling of the brethren , the newly-installed Master was saluted according to ancient form , antl tlie ofliccrs were invested as follows : Bros . T . Mc . C . Butt , S . W . ; II . J . Lardner , J . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . ; J . J . Howes ,

J . D . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; W . Butt , D . C ; R . B . Greenwood , W . S . ; J . Howes , P . M ., Treas . ( re-appointed ) ; li . Mallett , P . M ., " Secretary preappointed ) . TheW . M . addressed each of the officers in congratulatory terms , and the several appointments gave general satisfaction to thc brethren . Bro . W . Smyth was also appointed Tyler . Bro . Pennefather then concluded his arduous duties as Installing Master by giving the ancient charges to the Master , Wardens , and thc brethren in a highly impressive manner ,

at the conclusion of which | liro . Pennefather was greeted with hearty applause . The report of thc Auditors was received , and , proving highly satisfactory , was unanimously adopted . The W . M . nextjrose to perform a highly pleaing duty—that of jilacing on the breast of the I . P . AI . a jewel from the brethren of the lodge , recognising thc highly efficient manner in which Bro . Pennefather had conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past twelve months . Bro . Malthousc could personally testify to the valuable assistance and instruction which Bro .

Pennefather had inijiarted , not only to himself but to all the members of the lodge , and trusted he would live to wear the jewel for many ycars , and continue to be with them to instruct them in the grand principles of Freemasonry . Bro . Stephens having suggested that the appropriate collar and nadgc of ofiice be purchased for Bro . K . Roberts , the honorary Organist of the lodge , the suggestion was warmly sujiported and adopted . After some routine business ,

during which thc Secretary and Treasurer found ample and agreeable occupation , " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lotlge was closetl in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where , under thc able stiperintendancc of liro . I lamp , a banquet of a thoroughly satisfactory character was efficiently served . This banquet was thc first which was served in thc new and handsome sa / le a manger , named the Duke ' s

Saloon , which is a highly-finished-and handsomel y decorated room . The jianels arc of mosaic tiles , depicting thc various phases of the history of thc ill-fated Lady Jane Grey . The ceiling is enriched with gold and tajicstry , and its walls arc lined with American walnut . All these accessories , joined to a capitally served banquet , combined to render the occasion , by general consent , a red-letter day in the annals of the West Smithfield Lodge . Another feature

which added to Ihe enjoyment was thc admirable selection of music played by the band under the biitou ot Mr . C . Saunders whilst thc banquet was proceeding . Grace having been said , the W . M . introduced the usual loyal and Craft toasts , Bro . Egbert Roberts * giving the National Anthem and a verse of " God Bless the Prince of Wales " in capital style . In replying- to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " one oi thc visitors , Bro . IS . Lott , was called upon to

respond ^ and , in rcjnly , expressed his thanks for the warm reception the toast had met with . All who knew him ivere aware he was not given to the making of long speeches . He had only one language in which he loved to express himself , and if called upon he would prefer to interjiret his sentiments in that language . Bro . E . Lott , P . M ., was thereupon called upon to oblige with a selection , and favoured the brethren

with a fantasia upon several popular airs , whicii was heartily applauded . Bro . W . Pennefather gave , in a eulogistic speech , " The Health of the W . M ., " and , after a song from Bro . McButt , S . W ., Bro . Malthousc returned thanks for the hearty reception his name hatl met with . He trusted to prove himself worthy of the choice of the brethren of the West Smithfield Lodge , antl would do all in his power to promote the welfare of the lodge , antl

further the good of Freemasonry at large . " The I . P . M . " was next honoured , the W . M . cxjiressing the great obligation he felt to Bro . Pennefather for the cajiital manner in which he had been installed into thc chair of King Solomon , and for the instruction which Bro . Pennefather had imparted to him . This was heartily received , and Bro . ¦ Stephens liaving favoured the brethren with a song , Bro . Pennefather oxjircssed his thanks for the warm anil

llatter-Wg reception which the toast hatl met with . lie would at all times be most hapjiy to do all in his power to render any assistance to the lodge which might be required of him , ? 'nl hoped to be spared many years to see the lotlge go on " 1 a prosperous condition . Bro . Confine liaving sung a 5 'ing , liro . I-:. Mallett , Secretary , responded to " Thc ealth of the P . M ., " on behalf of himself and Bro . "owes , P . M ., Treasurer , and the toast of " The Visitors "

Has given , Bro . Malthousc extending a hearty welcome to one and all . After a song from Bro . Brickdall , thc toast was rep lied to in suitable terms by Bros . Rnnacres , P . M . ' 55-S ; E . II . BramIey , t ) S 7 * . A . Boehr , 15 S 5 ; C . Steven-?;•»> T . Wooding , " S . W . 130 G ; T . Couture , 1 * , oG ; T . T . Hnlijjs , J . W . 1029 ; and others ; and " Ihe Officers "

Were next toasted . Bro . Malthouse , in brief but exjiresi *' * Y terms acknowledging the acquaintance each brothei " uj shown for the duties which had been entrusted to him , \ V •'•¦' ¦ ¦ ''" K a bumper toast in honour of the officers of Ihe "est Smitlilicld Lodge . Thir . was uiord heartily it .-iulenril . j' ! "j the Tyler ' :- toast concluded a must memorable and '" a'ny tucccobfiil meeting .

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LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union ;? Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The first meeting after the summer vacation of this old and well-known lodge was held on Thursday , thc 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair was taken by Bro . Jas . Hilton , W . M ., supported by Bros . T . Hatton , S . W ., and W . Gick , P . M . 1 75 G , J . W . ; besides

whom there were present Bros . E . Cattrall , Sec . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; Hounscll , S . D . ; Donnelly , J . D . ; Galloway , I . G . ; P . Ball , P . G . T ., Tyler ; W . H . Martin , S . S . ; Frank Johnson , J . S . ; J . P . "Bryan , Org . ; C . Birch , I . P . M . ; J . W . Alston , P . M ., Z . ; E . Johnston , P . M ., P . Z ., P . M . 1750 ,- - Dr . T . W . Sergeant ,

P . P . G . S . D ., P . Z ., P . M ., M . C ; J . A . Wilson , P . M . ; B . VV . Rowson , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . Z ., P . M . ; and a good number of members and visitors . Thc minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Steele and Stopforth were raised by the W . M . to the Third Degree , who performed the ceremony in a highly creditable manner . After the business of the lodge was concluded , the

brethren and visitors adjourned to the large banqueting room , where supper was served , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Bro . T . M . Serjeant proposed " The Visitors , " which was heartily received ; Bros . Graham , 1 G 09 , and Bro . Wadsworth , 292 , responding . A choice selection of music was effectively ' rendered by

Bros . J . Queen , 1505 ; A . Child , 175 G ; J . Mure , S 23 ; T . _ Hatton , 203 ; and Donnelly , 203 ; Bro . Galloway giving a stifling recitation . Bro . [ J . P . Byran furnished the accompaniments . A vote of thanks to thc musical brethren was unanimously accorded , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Queen on their behalf . Altogether this was a most pleasant and successful meeting .

" * HARWICH . —Star in the jjEast Lodge ( No . 650 ) . — -The annual installation festival of this lodge was celebrated on the 13 th inst ., when a large number of the brethren assembled atthe Pier Hotel , Harwich , to witness Bro . J . II . Jennings , whojhad been unanimously re-elected , installed into the chair of King Solomon for the second time . The ceremony was most ably performed by liro . A .

Welsh , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . J . W ., in a most impressive manner , after which the W . M . invested Jthe following brethren to assist him during his term of office . Bros . R . Clowes , S . W . ; II . G . Everard , J . W . ; Rev . E . Sullivan , Chap . ; W . Groom , Treas . ; M . L . Sanders , Sec ; S . Newton , S . D . ; R . Watson , J . D . ; C . R . Salter , Org . ; T . Dunn , I . G . ; R . Barlow , Tyler .

After the ceremony the brethren proceeded to a most sumptuous banquet prepared by Bro . Ru ! e , | who was most deservedly congratulated for the very efficient manner in which he catered . After thc banquet the usual loyal and . -Masonic toasts were given , and Bros . R . Clowes and Rev .

K . Gaye conduced much to the enjoyment of the brethren by their excellent singing . Bro . Turle Lee rendered some pianoforte recitals in a masterly manner . Bro . Sir II . Taylor was unavoidabl y absent through indisposition . 'The brethren retired about eleven o ' clock , much delighted with the tilcasant evening .

LEDBURY . —Eastnor Lodge ( No . 751 ) . —This lotlge last week- opened their new lodge room , which is situated in High-street . After the business had been conducted a banquet was held in the room , when there was a good muster , the Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire , Bro .

the Right Worshipful Sir Joseph Russell Bailey , Bart ., M . P . ; the Dejiuty Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Thomas Jowitt , and other visitors being present . 'The banquet was sujijilietl by Mrs . Matthews ' , of thc Royal Oak Hotel , assisted by Mr . W . H . Hopkins , and gave thc greatest satisfaction .

FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . iiotjo ) —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., Bro . R . Wilson , W . M . in the chair , supported by the following- officers : Bros . J . Harper , S . \ V . ; Jordan Ashworth , J . W . ; I . ) . Bell , S . D . ; G . Lowden , J . ' ) . ; E . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Treas . ; W . Martin , P . M . Sec ; J . Banks , I . G . ; B . Craig , Tyler ; J . McMullen , Steward ;

James Peel , James Routledge , and Bros . Baxter , Black , Macaulay , and Walker . Visitors from Kenlis Lodge , 12 G 7 , Egremont . After thc minutes were read and confirmed , Ihe general business before the lotlge was to raise Bros . Peel and Routledge to the Third Degree . They having

given proofs of their proficiency , Bro . Clarke assumed the chair and performed the work according to his usual ability . The general routine business of the lodge having been disjiosed of , and the usual proclamations put , threecandidatcs were proposed for initiation . With " Hearty good Wishes " thc lodge was then closed in perfect harmony .

SHOEBURYNESS . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 1 S 17 ) . —Thc annual banquet held in connection with this nourishing young lodge took place at the Cambridge Hotel on Friday evening-, thc ifith inst ., and passed off in an exceptionally satisfactory manner . Thc newly-installed W . M ., Bro . J . M . Farr , presided , being supported by the following officers antl brethren of the lodge : Bros . G . J . Glasscock ,

P . G . S . Essex , I . P . M . ; C . Floyd , S . W . ; II . Church , J . W . ; S . Turner , S . D . ; J . Taylor , jun ., iGoand tooo , j . D . ; J . Ayling , I . G . ; F . 1 ) . Bacon , IM ) .. ' .. J . W . Gibraltar , Org . ; II . Gunnell , Steward ; [ . A . Wardell , P . P . A . G . D . C , D . C . ; C . Eltham , P . M . 1 S 17 , Treas . ; | . W . Harris , P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec . ; A . Lucking , Prov . G . D . C ; Capt . W . Smith Cox , P . M . 1000 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; II .

| . Hatch , P . P . G . Chap ., Sic ; G . Berry , W . M . tooo ; f . N . Carey , W . Stafford , A . \ V . Petty , W . Y . Ogden , W . Kirkwood , and others . The visitors included Bros . Capt . Weston , P . M . 153 G , M . F . Z ., P . G . S . B . Kent ; W . Pissey , P . M . 1 G 0 and 1714 , P . P . G . J . W ., M . E . Z . 1000 ; E . G . Green , P . M . 1024 ; D . J . Wright , W . M . 1024 ; J . F . Harrington , I . P . M . 1 G 0 ;

II . Harper , W . M . 1 G 0 ; F . F . Barrett , S . W . 1000 ; W . Kilpin , 100 ; L . Warren , jun ., 1000 ; Anderson , Ilortin , and Harding , 153 G . At thc conclusion of the banquet , which was excellently served by Bro . Ayling , the usual loyal antl Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to with Masonic " fire , " Bro . A . Lucking - , who was warmly received , replying for

"'Hit : Grand Officers , Present antl Past , " Bros . Harjiei antl Pissey for " The Visitors , " and Bro . C Eltham for "The Masonic Charities . " The W . M ., in projiosing "The Past Masters of No . 1 S 17 " ( Bros . Elthain and Glascock ) , | inr ,-. eiitetl the I . P . M . witha Past Master ' s jewel , and in the course of hij obsci valiiinrj he alluded to the punctuality nnd assiduity with which Bro . Glasscock had at

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all times dischargedhis duties throughout his tenure of office . Bro . Glasscock , in acknowledging the presentation , said that during year of office he had endeavoured to fulfil his duties in an impartial manner , and he was gratified to find that he had done so to the satisfaction of the brethren . During thc evening some excellent vocal and instrumental

music was performed by Bros . Horton , Harding , and Anderson , of the United Military Lodge , and by Bros . Farr , Berry , Glasscock-, Bacon , Eltham , Hatch , and others , the proceedings , which were of a more than ordinary pleasant and convivial character , terminating shortly after midnight .

INSTRUCTION . PERCY LODGE ( No . 19 S ) . —This lodge was held at Bro . Fysh's , thc Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . J . A . Powell , who was ably supported by Bros . Gilham , S . W . ; E . Woodman , J . W . ; Percy , Preceptor ; A . W . Fenner , Sec ; Spencer . S . D . ; Kent , J . D . ; E . Payne

, I . G . ; also Bros . j . P . Cohen , C Lorkin , J . Lorkin , Snare , R . Defriez , D . Moss , Brasted , F . W . Jones , Wolf , Fysh , Bird , Stroud , A . M . Marks , G . A . Davis , Parkes , Perl , F . W . Jones , Rothschild , sen ., J . Everett , Weeden , and others . All formalities were complied with . Thc ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Perl personating

the candidate , whicii was performed in a most perfect manner by the W . M ., who afterwards worked the first section of thc lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . John Everett , of thc Henry Muggridge Lodge , 1 G 97 , I . G ., Davis , of the Joppa Lodge ,

iSS , and E . Payne , of the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , 1 G 02 , were duly elected members . Bro . Gilham , P . M ., Stuart Lodge , 1 G 32 , was elected W . M . for next meeting , Saturday , the 24 th , when it is hoped that he will be supported by as numerous an attendance as on this evening . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — This recently-formed lodge having removed to the Goat and Star , _ Swallow-street , Regent-street , W ., held its first meeting on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when the following members were present : Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G . P ., presiding as W . M . ; Forrest , S . W . 1321 , as

S . W . ; Kirkaldy , as J . W . ; G . F . Swan , P . M . 1321 , Hon . Sec ; F . T . Edgington , W . M . 1321 ; G . Willson , J . W . 1321 ; Fendick , ' S . D . 1321 ; II . Reed , P . M . 733 ; Smith , P . M . ; and B . IL Swallow , P . M . 1563 . It was proposed and seconded that the future meetings of the Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 S 21 , be held at the above house every Wednesday evening , at eight o'clock .

At a meeting held in the same house on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., the above resolution was confirmed . On this occasion there were present : Bros . G . Willson , W . M . ; Kirkaldy , S . W . ; H . W . Percy , J . W . ; Cottebrune , P . G . P ., as Preceptor ; G . F . Swan , Hon . Sec . ; Forest , and E . J . Scott ; and the following brethren who were elected members : Bros . I . Docker , ' W . M . 1 G 7 S ; Dean ,

W . M . 1900 ; Shand , W . M . 1563 ; Percy , 1 S 53 ; Boyell , 1321 ; Richmond , 975 ; B . II . Swallow , P . M . 3 S 2 , and ¦ 5 G 3 S Jones , 27 ; antl F . Green , 1 GS 7 . The ceremony of jiassing was rehearsed , and some of thc Sections in the l * Ireland Second Degrees were worked . The ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . Docker the last Wednesday in this month . Brethren being M . M . ' s are invited to join . Customary lodgeof instruction fees .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 7 . 1 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , on Thursday , thc 15 th inst ., when there was a very good attendance of the brethren ; the offices being filled as follows : Bros . Kern , W . M . ; Gayton , S . W . ; Tanqueray , J . W . ; Stoddart , S . D . ; Hue , J . D . ; S . T . H . Saunders , LG . ; R . Clay ,

Sudlow , Preceptor ; and Joseph D . Langton , Secretary . The lodge was duly opened , and thc Secretary read the minutes of the last lodge meeting , which were confirmed by the brethren . Bro . Bentley Haynes , acting as candidate for the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was passed to the Degree of F . C . The W . M . gave

the explanation of the second treasury board . The Second and Third Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Barnett was unanimously elected to fill the chair at the next meeting . Bro . Thomas Clarkson , of the Amhurst Lodge , No . 1223 , was unanimously elected a member of thc lodge , after which the lodge was closed .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 16 77 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , on Thursday , the isth inst ., tnere were present Bros . F . Rothschild , W . M . ; T . Pingston , S . W . ; , J . Fletcher , J . W . ; J . Rothschild , S . D . ; S . Rushton , J . D . ; S . W . Keddall , I . G . ; Robert D . Cummings , Preceptor ; George II . Calderwood , Treas . ; Harrold Halliday , Hon . Sec , anil others .

'The lodge having been opened in due form , thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , with thc exception of the minute referring to the alteration of the time of meeting . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed by Bro . F . Rothschild . P . M . 12 SS , and W . M . elect of the mother lodge , Bro . Calderwood being the candidate . Brethren only who have had the t'lcasure of hearing Bro .

F . Rothschild ' s working can know how excellently this was done antl the hearty thanks it elicited . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed in the same effective manner as the former , Bro . Byass acting as candidate . Bro . Pingston was unanimously chosen W . M . for thc ensuing week , and appointed officers in rotation . This ended the business of the evening , and thc lodge was closed in due form .

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RUNCORN . —Bndgewater Chapter ( No . 758 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting in connection with this chajiter took jilace on 'Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The duties of Installing Principal were performed by Coinji . Slejihens , P . Z . 537 . in an able manner . 'The ehiels installed were (' oiiiprj . J . P . Platt , P ., as Z . ; J . K . Diggcs , as II . ; and W . R . Wass , as J . 'The following companions were duly invested by Comp . Plait As hia