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and spoke in flattering terms of the admirable way in which the installation ceremony had been performed that evening . A number o ( other toasts followed , including " The Visitors , " " Host and Hostess , " whose catering on the occasion was warmly eulogised , "The Ladies , " and " The T > lcr ' s Te > ast " brought the formal proceedings to an end . A very pleasant evening was spent . Some of the brethren contributed tothe harmnny ofthe evening .
SALISBURY . — Elias de Dereham Lodge ( No . 586 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., when there was a numerous attendanceof members and visitors towitness the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . T . Norwood , S . W . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . E . Booth , P . P . J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight . The W . M . appointeel and invested the
following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . J . Russell , I . P . M . ; A . Tucker , S . W . ; H . C . Card , J . W . ; T . Rumbold , P . M .. Sec ; H . Cross , S . D . ; W . Haskell , J . D . ; Hannen , I . G . ; T . S . Futcher , P M ., D . C . ; J . Folbott and Bartlett , Stewards ; Silverthorn , Tyler ; and Goodridge , Assist . Tyler . Amongst the members present were Bros . Lord H . F . Thynne , M . P ., P . S . G . W . England ; Blackmore ,
P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Wilts ; Griffin , P . M . ; Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Wilts ; Powning , P . M . 1373 ; Booth , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , etc . The visitors inclueled Bros . Higgs , P . M . ; and Cox , 106 ; Robbins , 472 , P . G . Reg ., Dorset ; Parry , 195 ; anel Butcher , 892 . During the evening Bro . P . M . Blackmore on behalf of the lodge presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Russell , I . P . M .,
and also to Bro . J . Rumbold , P . M ., both of whom returned thanks in a graceful and fee-ling manner . The annual banquet took place after the closing of the lodge , when the usual loyal anel Masonic toasts were proposeel and ably responded to . HOLYHEAD . —Lodge of St . Cybi . ( No 597 ) . — The installation meeting of this lotlge was held on
Monday the 7 th inst ., m the Masonic Rooms at the To wn Hall , Holyhead . In the absence of the W . M . the lodge vvas opend at 3 p . m . by Bro . John Peters , P . P . G . S . W ., supported by the following officers : —Bros . R . J . Edwards , S . W ., W . M . elect ; VV . P . Elliott , J . W . ; James Lloyd , Treasurer ; Owen Roberts , Sec ; John Weston , S . D . ; John James , J . D . ; Re bert Parry , Organist ; and William
Jones , I . G . The members present inclueled Bros . John Ellis , P . M . ; John Llnyd Griffiths , P . G . S . B . ; William Lewis , P . M . ; W . R . Jones , John Hughes , R . R . Lewis , A . A . Elliott , E . P . Griffiths , G . Lewis , T . Varian , J . Hazlitt , Thomas Jones , Owen Hughes , Henry T . Barber , H . T . St . Williams , A . L . Williams , J . Jones , E . Evans , S . Rowlands , and William Roberts . The visitors present
were Bros . M . Henderson , P . M . Cfq ; Charles Hunter , P . P . G . M . Aberdeenshire East , and P . S . G . W . of Greece , P . M . 755 and i 6 i 5 ; Wm . E . Thomas , J . S . 3 84 ; D Wynn Williams , J . U . 3 84 ; W . R . West , 721 and 1477 ; George J . Hughes , J . W . 1113 and 1488 ; Samuel Nightingale , J . W . 606 ; Charles P . Boucher . Treasurer 606 ; J . Sidney Boucher , I . P . M . 606 W . P . G . C ; T . H . Warrington , W . M .
1113 ; and W . G . Lewis 1113 ; W . Bro . W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . of North Wales and Shropshire , and R . W . Bro . Charles Hunter having been severally announced and introduced to the W . M ., and saluted by the lodge according to ancient custom , fie VV . M . presented the D . P . G . M . with the emblem of power , which he retained until themirutesof the last regular meeting had becn read by the Secretary and confirmed , When this had been
done , thc D . P . G . M . vacated thc chair , returning the emblem of power to Bro . Peters . The lodge vvas then opened in thc Second Degree , anil the W . M . elect ( Bro . R . J . Edwards ) vvas then presented by Bros . J . Lloyd Griffith and John Ellis for the benefit of installation . After the usual charges had been read by the Secretary , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree when all the brethren b low the rank of Installed Master withdrew . A Board of
Installed Masters was then opened , anil Bro . Peters , assisted by Bros . G . P . Griffiths , John Ellis , J . Lloyd Griffith , W . Lewis , T . H . Warrington , and J . Sidney Boucher , placet ! Bro . R . J . Edwards in the chair of K . S . On the rcadmision of the brethren the newly-elected W . M . was saluted according to ancient form in the several degrees . The Installing Master delivered the charges in the several
degrees in his usual impressive and solemn manner . The W . M . then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , and they were duly invested by the Installing Master , namely , W . P . Elliott , S . W . ; Owen Roberts , J . W . ; James Lloyd , Treasurer ; Henry S . Barber , Secretary ; John Weston , S . D . ; John James , J . D . ; Robert Parry , Organist ; G . Mawby , and W . R . Jones , Stcwarels ;
John Peters , Director of Ceremonies ; W . Jones , I . G . ; W . Williams , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were accorded l > y P . G . Lodge of North Wales and Shropshire , and P . G . Lod ge of Aberdeenshire East , and from Loelges 755 , lurt ; , 606 , 0 59 , 384 , 1488 , 115 , 1113 , 721 , and 1477 . Tnc lod ge bring then closed , the brethren adjourned to the
Royal Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had becn provided by Miss Lyall in her usual excellent style . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given and eloquently resooneled to , interspersed with a few capital songs , finely rendered by some of the brethren . A most enjoyable evening was spent .
. NEWPORT . —Isca Lodge ( No . 683 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 ( ith inst ., at the Masonic "all , Dock-street , where in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . Parfitt , the lodge was opened by Bro . VV . Hitchcox , P . M . After reading the minutes , Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . / V . G . D ., D . P . G . M , of the province , was received
m due form ; hc then took the chair and passed the lodge to the Thirel Degree , after wliich he raised his son , Bro . S . Geo . Homfray , jun ., to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . After reducing the ludge , Bro . Walter West was presented for installation as W . M , and the ceremony was performed by the D . P . G . M . in his usual impressive and masterly style . After appointing his officers the
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W . M . closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the King ' s Head Hotel , when a most enjoyable evening was spent . SEACOMBE . —Combermere Lodge ( No . ( 103 ) . —The annual celebration of St . John ' s Fe-tival by thc members of this lodge , which occupies a prominent position in the province of Cheshire , took place on Thursday ,
the 17 th inst ., at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , near Birkenhead . There were altogether about eighty members and brethren present . Bro . 1 'homas Shaw , the retiring W . M ., presided at the opening , and amongst those present were Bros . M . McNerney , I . P . M . ; E . " Davies , P . M . C . Staley , S . W . ; T- Sillitoe , P . GP .. J . D ., M ., Treas . ; T ; Gregory , S . D . ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D ., D . C ; J . P .
Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Williams , P . M . 249 and 1264 ; W . J . Stanton , W . M . 1289 ; J . Hindley , S . D . ; D . Fraser , P . M . and Treas . 477 ; W . Bennett , J . W . 477 ; F . Thomp . son , I . G . 477 ; J . Calton , W . M . 477 ; C . Henneclce , 1370 ; W . Matthews , P . G . S ., J . W . 1276 ; F . Chesworth , W . M 1576 ; A . Morrison , 241 ; T . C . Jonglum , 477 ; G . Lloyd , 477 ; J . Moles 477 ; T . Dixon ,
477 ' , J- Ridehalgh , 1275 ; J . Lambert , P . M I 37 ; F . " J . Cooper , 43 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 1276 ; R Carr , 249 " ( N . S . ); H . Skinner , W . M . 1276 ; M . Ellaby , 1276 ; H . Tabinar , 477 ; B . Elvis , 477 ; H . Martin , P . M 477 ; W . M . Asher , 477 ; E . Jones , M . Bielby , | . Clarke , T . Evans , D . Davies , E . H . Harris , S . Williams , C
Bowen . and others . After the transaction of some preliminary business , Bro . J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . D ., took the chair , and proceeded to instal Bro . Charles Staley , as the W . M . for the ^ coming year , the ceremony being most admirably performed . The following were the officers appointed and invested : —Bros . Thomas Shaw , I . P . M . ; Edward Jones , S . W . ; Thomas Gregory , J . W . ; Joseph Sillitoe ; P . G . J . D .,
P . M ., Treasurer , ( re-elected ) ; J . R . Simon , Secretary ; K . Foulkes , S . D . ; A . E . Coveney , J . D . ; F . Lea , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . M ., D . C ; W . Parry , Organist ; G . J . Davies and W . Parry , Stewards ; B . _ . Kettle , I . G . ; and J . Hollaway , Tyler . During the afternoon a handsome P . M . ' s jewel vvas presented to Bro . M . M'Nemey , P . M ., to the I . P . M ., Kro . Thomas Shaw , the presentation and acknowledgement
being made in exceedingly eloquent terms . An excellent banquet was served by Mrs . Stokes , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 607 . )—Thc annual installation meeting of the brethren connected with the Alliance Lodge , No . O 6 7 , was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the evening of
thc 15 th inst . There was a very large attendance of members anil visitors . Bro . G . S . Willing , W . M ., occupied thc post of honour , and amongst those -prestn 1 . w . te Bros . J . E . Jackson , I . P . M . P . G . S . ; J . Bolton , P . M . ; J . Devaynes , ' P . M . ' ; G . Ockleshaw , P . M . ; J . Elli ? , S . W . ; H . Firth , J . W . ; J- W . Gregory , Secretary ; T . Peake , S . D . ; D . Lloyd , j . D . ; A . Bucknall , I . G . ; P . Ball , Tyler ; James
Lees , J . Bond , 1 * . Hall , H Fffrmby , J . Skeaf , P . G . O .: W J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 ; S . Bushnell , T . J . Luya , R . J . Hudson , R . Foulde , R . Derwin , T . Moore , R , Wright , B . Catlow , VV . E . Berks , J . Archdeacon , J . Goldie , J . H . Taylor , T . Haslan , J . Cohen , J . Bowyer , R . G . Elman , H . Eve , J . Downey , M . Creak ,
L . C Craghill , R . Ellery , J . Catlow , W . Barry , T . Wood , J . S . Gregory , and others . The long list of visitors embraced the names of Bros . B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B . ; P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; A . Cotter , P . M . 12 O 4 ; J . Holden , 1182 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 973 and 150- ; ; W . T . May , P . M . 6 73 ; P . W . Oglesby , Sec . 825 ; H . Burrows , W . M . 67 ^; M . Lofthousc , 4-8 ; T . A . Collinson , P . P . G . D . C ;
R . Dolbie 11 O 1 ; W . Ballard . 1391 ; S . Gore , 131 / 1 ; W . Marshall , W . M . 1547 ; J . Walters , 1094 : W . Wilson , P . M . 823 ; W . Lady man , 1347 ; J . Nelson , 673 ; E . Maccabe , 203 ; II . ; Pritchard , 135 6 ; F . Shaw , P . M . 823 ; VV . C . Webb , J . W . 12 O 4 ; and others . Owing to the recent death of Bro . W . Doyle , P . P . J . G . D ., who was a P . M . anel Treasurer of the lodge , the brethren appeareel in
Masonic mourning . Bro . G . S . Willings closed his year in the chair by most efficiently initiating one elected candidate . At the conclusion ' of the ceremony , Bro . Willings said the duties of that chair were usually mingled in their character , some of sorrow and some of joy , and that had been his experience during his year ' s occupancy of it . It was to him a matter of deep regret that his closing act
should be one of so painful a nature , not only to himself , but to many other brethren in thc lodge . But he shoulil never forgive himself if he quitted that chair without expressing his grief and sorrow , a sorrow and grief which must be felt by every brother , at the loss they had sustained by the sudden and unexpected death of the late Bro . William Doyle . He ( Bro . Willings ) did net
know what steps the lodge would take tn perpetuate thc memory of their esteemed deceased brother . The calamity had come so suddenly , and had eiccured so recently that there had not yet been time to take that point into consideration , although he had no doubt it would be done at an early period , when the VV . M ,, P . M . ' s , officers , and brethren would give thc subject the consideration
whicli it deserved . But he should be wanting in his duty if he should allow the lodge to proceed to the electing of a successor to Bro . Doyle in his capacity of Treasurer without first marking the high esteem felt for his character , memory , and merits . Indeed , this was a subject upon whicli his feelings would not allow him lo say much . Bro . Doyle vvas well known and highly respected by all in that lo . lge and throughout the province of VVest
Lancashire . All who knew him recogniseel in him a zealous , earnest , and indefatigable Mason . Many present that evening knew him as a warm-hearted anel sincere friend , cnurte-ous in his manner , generous in nature , and most benevolent in his disposition . His unassuming and gentlemanly address , his affable smile , and the generous warm-heartedness endeared him to every one who came into contact
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with him . He ( the W . M . ) therefore proposed the Secretary be instructed to enter on the minutes of the lodge the members' expression of profound grief at the loss they had sustained in the death of Bro . Doyle , as some mark of thc esteem felt for him as a man and a Mason ; and also that the Secretary be instructed to write a letter to his nearest surviving relative ( a sisterl , enclosing this minute
and conveying the feelings of sympathy of the brethren with her in her affliction . Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S ., who was very much affected , seconded the resolution which was carried unanimously . On the motion of Bro . Foulds , seconded by Bro . Hudson , Bro . T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., was elected Treasurer of the lodge , in room of the late Bro . Doyle . The chair in the E . was then taken by
Bro . B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B ., who in the most efficient and impressive manner , installed Bro . John Ellis as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The following were the officers invested : Bros . G . S . Willings , I . P . M . ; H . Firth , S . W . ; J . W . Gregory , J . W . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Peake , Sec ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Bucknall , J . D . ; R . Foulds , I . G . ; J . Bailey , S . S . ; L . C . Craghill , LS . ; and
P . Ball , Tyler . Owing to the death of Bro Doyle , the usual installation banquet stands postponed till March . DEVIZES . — -Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 6 O 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at thc Town Hall , Devizes , on Tuesday week , the 1 ( -th instant . There were present Bros . T . Raymond , W . M . ; Dr . J . W . Burman , S . W . ; W . H . Burt . l . D . ;
D . A . Gibbs , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Nott , P . M ., Secretary ; Rev . T . F . T . Ravenshaw , P . M ., P . G . C . Eng . ; H . J . Ward , P . M . ; Thomas H . Chandler , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Wilts ., and many other members of the lodge , whilst amongst the visitors were Bros . R . de M . Lawson , P . M . 632 , P . P . S . G . W . Wilts . ; W . Munro , P . M . 326 , P . P . G . D . C . Bristol ; W . H . Dill , P . M . 90 O , P . G . P . Somerset ; G . F .
Tuckey , P . M . 326 ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , S . W . 837 ; A . Browne , Secretary 632 , and others . The W . M . after opening the lodge , and having had the minutes read and confirmed , announced that since the last meeting he with several members of the lodge had as a deputation from ihe lodge attended the funeral on the 28 th ult . of Bro . Holloway , a P . M . and member of the lodge , and a vote
of condolence to his widow on her loss was unanimously passed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree by the W . M ., who then requested Bro . William Nott , P . M . and Secretary , OO 3 , and P . J G . W . Wilts ., to take the chair . This vvas done , and Bro . Nott then proceeded according to ancient custom to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . J . W . Burman , S . Wd , in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year ,
which ceremony being completed , and the brethren re-admitted , the customary salutes were given and proclamations made . The officers were appointed and invested by the W . M ., the Installing Master addressing them collectively and individually as to their duties and the manner in whieh they ought to be performed . The list of officers was as follows : —Thos . Raymond , I . P . M . ; T . H .
Chandler , P . M . 355 , P . S . G . Wilts ., S . W . ; Harry Howse , J . W . j Rev . II . Richardson , P . M ., Chaplain ; D . A . Gibbs , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Nott , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Day , S . D . ; J . A . Randell , J . D . ; W . E . Tulford , I . G . ; Thos . Waite , P . M ., M . C ; G . S . A . Waylcn , and W . H . Bush , Stewards ; and John Hayter , Tyler . The usual addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by the
Installing Master . After sundry routine business , letters of apology for unavoidable absence were read from many brethren , including one from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Goldney , and another from Bro . Watson Taylor of Erlestoke Park , who at the same time announced that he had sent a supply of venison and game for the banquet . Two new candidates for initiation were proposed for ballot at the next
meeting . The alms bag was sent round in aid of the charity fund ofthe lodge , and the lodge being then closed , the brethren adjourned to thc banquet at the Crown Hotel . After the banquet the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The W . M . in responding to the toast of his health mentioned that he should shortly be leaving Devizes , but that his idea of the importance of
his office was such that he should not make any professional arrangements which would interfere with punctual attendance to his duties during the ensuing year . Bro . Nott took occasion , on being requested to propose the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " to remind the brethren that he was going up as Steward for the province to the festival of the Girls' School in May , and solicited the
support of the brethren , in consequence of which a considerable number of subscriptions then and there was made to his list . WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( Mo 700 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the iOth inst ., at Freemasons' Half , William-street , Bro . S . Waters , W . M ., in the chair ,
supported by the following officers and Past Masters : A . Woodley , S . W . ; J . Warren , J . W . ; Past Masters T . Butt . T . Ward , E . Bowles , W . Graham , C . Ncrman , G , Crawford , anel C . Hobson , the latter filling the resje »! nsible office of Treasurer ; and J . Henderson , Sec . ; J , Wilkins , S . D . ; W . McCoy , I . G . ; G . Beaver , D . C ., and B . Norman , Tyler . Among thc visitors present
were , Bros . G . Spinks , W . M . 15 ^ 6 ; E . West , P . M , 1472 . 107 O , 1327 , and P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; J . Gaskell , P . M . 1076 ; E . Lloyd , I . G . 1472 ; G . Banh , 913 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Frccni'ison ) . A most ext . ordinary slackness of Masonic work prevails at the . present time in Woolwich , and this is the second meeting that this most excellent lodge has gone through its business without an initiate , the only
work before it on the present occasion being the raising of Bre > . Epsom to the Sublime Degree . After that beautiful ceremony had been rendered in rare form by the W . M ., it was decided by the unanimous vote of the lodge that the winter banquet should be held a month hence at Bro . Plaisteel ' s Hall on Anglesea Hill , Plumstead , and a committee was formed to carry out the
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and spoke in flattering terms of the admirable way in which the installation ceremony had been performed that evening . A number o ( other toasts followed , including " The Visitors , " " Host and Hostess , " whose catering on the occasion was warmly eulogised , "The Ladies , " and " The T > lcr ' s Te > ast " brought the formal proceedings to an end . A very pleasant evening was spent . Some of the brethren contributed tothe harmnny ofthe evening .
SALISBURY . — Elias de Dereham Lodge ( No . 586 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., when there was a numerous attendanceof members and visitors towitness the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . T . Norwood , S . W . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . E . Booth , P . P . J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight . The W . M . appointeel and invested the
following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . J . Russell , I . P . M . ; A . Tucker , S . W . ; H . C . Card , J . W . ; T . Rumbold , P . M .. Sec ; H . Cross , S . D . ; W . Haskell , J . D . ; Hannen , I . G . ; T . S . Futcher , P M ., D . C . ; J . Folbott and Bartlett , Stewards ; Silverthorn , Tyler ; and Goodridge , Assist . Tyler . Amongst the members present were Bros . Lord H . F . Thynne , M . P ., P . S . G . W . England ; Blackmore ,
P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Wilts ; Griffin , P . M . ; Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Wilts ; Powning , P . M . 1373 ; Booth , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , etc . The visitors inclueled Bros . Higgs , P . M . ; and Cox , 106 ; Robbins , 472 , P . G . Reg ., Dorset ; Parry , 195 ; anel Butcher , 892 . During the evening Bro . P . M . Blackmore on behalf of the lodge presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Russell , I . P . M .,
and also to Bro . J . Rumbold , P . M ., both of whom returned thanks in a graceful and fee-ling manner . The annual banquet took place after the closing of the lodge , when the usual loyal anel Masonic toasts were proposeel and ably responded to . HOLYHEAD . —Lodge of St . Cybi . ( No 597 ) . — The installation meeting of this lotlge was held on
Monday the 7 th inst ., m the Masonic Rooms at the To wn Hall , Holyhead . In the absence of the W . M . the lodge vvas opend at 3 p . m . by Bro . John Peters , P . P . G . S . W ., supported by the following officers : —Bros . R . J . Edwards , S . W ., W . M . elect ; VV . P . Elliott , J . W . ; James Lloyd , Treasurer ; Owen Roberts , Sec ; John Weston , S . D . ; John James , J . D . ; Re bert Parry , Organist ; and William
Jones , I . G . The members present inclueled Bros . John Ellis , P . M . ; John Llnyd Griffiths , P . G . S . B . ; William Lewis , P . M . ; W . R . Jones , John Hughes , R . R . Lewis , A . A . Elliott , E . P . Griffiths , G . Lewis , T . Varian , J . Hazlitt , Thomas Jones , Owen Hughes , Henry T . Barber , H . T . St . Williams , A . L . Williams , J . Jones , E . Evans , S . Rowlands , and William Roberts . The visitors present
were Bros . M . Henderson , P . M . Cfq ; Charles Hunter , P . P . G . M . Aberdeenshire East , and P . S . G . W . of Greece , P . M . 755 and i 6 i 5 ; Wm . E . Thomas , J . S . 3 84 ; D Wynn Williams , J . U . 3 84 ; W . R . West , 721 and 1477 ; George J . Hughes , J . W . 1113 and 1488 ; Samuel Nightingale , J . W . 606 ; Charles P . Boucher . Treasurer 606 ; J . Sidney Boucher , I . P . M . 606 W . P . G . C ; T . H . Warrington , W . M .
1113 ; and W . G . Lewis 1113 ; W . Bro . W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . of North Wales and Shropshire , and R . W . Bro . Charles Hunter having been severally announced and introduced to the W . M ., and saluted by the lodge according to ancient custom , fie VV . M . presented the D . P . G . M . with the emblem of power , which he retained until themirutesof the last regular meeting had becn read by the Secretary and confirmed , When this had been
done , thc D . P . G . M . vacated thc chair , returning the emblem of power to Bro . Peters . The lodge vvas then opened in thc Second Degree , anil the W . M . elect ( Bro . R . J . Edwards ) vvas then presented by Bros . J . Lloyd Griffith and John Ellis for the benefit of installation . After the usual charges had been read by the Secretary , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree when all the brethren b low the rank of Installed Master withdrew . A Board of
Installed Masters was then opened , anil Bro . Peters , assisted by Bros . G . P . Griffiths , John Ellis , J . Lloyd Griffith , W . Lewis , T . H . Warrington , and J . Sidney Boucher , placet ! Bro . R . J . Edwards in the chair of K . S . On the rcadmision of the brethren the newly-elected W . M . was saluted according to ancient form in the several degrees . The Installing Master delivered the charges in the several
degrees in his usual impressive and solemn manner . The W . M . then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , and they were duly invested by the Installing Master , namely , W . P . Elliott , S . W . ; Owen Roberts , J . W . ; James Lloyd , Treasurer ; Henry S . Barber , Secretary ; John Weston , S . D . ; John James , J . D . ; Robert Parry , Organist ; G . Mawby , and W . R . Jones , Stcwarels ;
John Peters , Director of Ceremonies ; W . Jones , I . G . ; W . Williams , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were accorded l > y P . G . Lodge of North Wales and Shropshire , and P . G . Lod ge of Aberdeenshire East , and from Loelges 755 , lurt ; , 606 , 0 59 , 384 , 1488 , 115 , 1113 , 721 , and 1477 . Tnc lod ge bring then closed , the brethren adjourned to the
Royal Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had becn provided by Miss Lyall in her usual excellent style . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given and eloquently resooneled to , interspersed with a few capital songs , finely rendered by some of the brethren . A most enjoyable evening was spent .
. NEWPORT . —Isca Lodge ( No . 683 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 ( ith inst ., at the Masonic "all , Dock-street , where in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . Parfitt , the lodge was opened by Bro . VV . Hitchcox , P . M . After reading the minutes , Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , P . / V . G . D ., D . P . G . M , of the province , was received
m due form ; hc then took the chair and passed the lodge to the Thirel Degree , after wliich he raised his son , Bro . S . Geo . Homfray , jun ., to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . After reducing the ludge , Bro . Walter West was presented for installation as W . M , and the ceremony was performed by the D . P . G . M . in his usual impressive and masterly style . After appointing his officers the
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W . M . closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the King ' s Head Hotel , when a most enjoyable evening was spent . SEACOMBE . —Combermere Lodge ( No . ( 103 ) . —The annual celebration of St . John ' s Fe-tival by thc members of this lodge , which occupies a prominent position in the province of Cheshire , took place on Thursday ,
the 17 th inst ., at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , near Birkenhead . There were altogether about eighty members and brethren present . Bro . 1 'homas Shaw , the retiring W . M ., presided at the opening , and amongst those present were Bros . M . McNerney , I . P . M . ; E . " Davies , P . M . C . Staley , S . W . ; T- Sillitoe , P . GP .. J . D ., M ., Treas . ; T ; Gregory , S . D . ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D ., D . C ; J . P .
Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Williams , P . M . 249 and 1264 ; W . J . Stanton , W . M . 1289 ; J . Hindley , S . D . ; D . Fraser , P . M . and Treas . 477 ; W . Bennett , J . W . 477 ; F . Thomp . son , I . G . 477 ; J . Calton , W . M . 477 ; C . Henneclce , 1370 ; W . Matthews , P . G . S ., J . W . 1276 ; F . Chesworth , W . M 1576 ; A . Morrison , 241 ; T . C . Jonglum , 477 ; G . Lloyd , 477 ; J . Moles 477 ; T . Dixon ,
477 ' , J- Ridehalgh , 1275 ; J . Lambert , P . M I 37 ; F . " J . Cooper , 43 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 1276 ; R Carr , 249 " ( N . S . ); H . Skinner , W . M . 1276 ; M . Ellaby , 1276 ; H . Tabinar , 477 ; B . Elvis , 477 ; H . Martin , P . M 477 ; W . M . Asher , 477 ; E . Jones , M . Bielby , | . Clarke , T . Evans , D . Davies , E . H . Harris , S . Williams , C
Bowen . and others . After the transaction of some preliminary business , Bro . J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . D ., took the chair , and proceeded to instal Bro . Charles Staley , as the W . M . for the ^ coming year , the ceremony being most admirably performed . The following were the officers appointed and invested : —Bros . Thomas Shaw , I . P . M . ; Edward Jones , S . W . ; Thomas Gregory , J . W . ; Joseph Sillitoe ; P . G . J . D .,
P . M ., Treasurer , ( re-elected ) ; J . R . Simon , Secretary ; K . Foulkes , S . D . ; A . E . Coveney , J . D . ; F . Lea , P . P . G . S . of W ., P . M ., D . C ; W . Parry , Organist ; G . J . Davies and W . Parry , Stewards ; B . _ . Kettle , I . G . ; and J . Hollaway , Tyler . During the afternoon a handsome P . M . ' s jewel vvas presented to Bro . M . M'Nemey , P . M ., to the I . P . M ., Kro . Thomas Shaw , the presentation and acknowledgement
being made in exceedingly eloquent terms . An excellent banquet was served by Mrs . Stokes , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 607 . )—Thc annual installation meeting of the brethren connected with the Alliance Lodge , No . O 6 7 , was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the evening of
thc 15 th inst . There was a very large attendance of members anil visitors . Bro . G . S . Willing , W . M ., occupied thc post of honour , and amongst those -prestn 1 . w . te Bros . J . E . Jackson , I . P . M . P . G . S . ; J . Bolton , P . M . ; J . Devaynes , ' P . M . ' ; G . Ockleshaw , P . M . ; J . Elli ? , S . W . ; H . Firth , J . W . ; J- W . Gregory , Secretary ; T . Peake , S . D . ; D . Lloyd , j . D . ; A . Bucknall , I . G . ; P . Ball , Tyler ; James
Lees , J . Bond , 1 * . Hall , H Fffrmby , J . Skeaf , P . G . O .: W J . Chapman , W . M . 1609 ; S . Bushnell , T . J . Luya , R . J . Hudson , R . Foulde , R . Derwin , T . Moore , R , Wright , B . Catlow , VV . E . Berks , J . Archdeacon , J . Goldie , J . H . Taylor , T . Haslan , J . Cohen , J . Bowyer , R . G . Elman , H . Eve , J . Downey , M . Creak ,
L . C Craghill , R . Ellery , J . Catlow , W . Barry , T . Wood , J . S . Gregory , and others . The long list of visitors embraced the names of Bros . B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B . ; P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; A . Cotter , P . M . 12 O 4 ; J . Holden , 1182 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 973 and 150- ; ; W . T . May , P . M . 6 73 ; P . W . Oglesby , Sec . 825 ; H . Burrows , W . M . 67 ^; M . Lofthousc , 4-8 ; T . A . Collinson , P . P . G . D . C ;
R . Dolbie 11 O 1 ; W . Ballard . 1391 ; S . Gore , 131 / 1 ; W . Marshall , W . M . 1547 ; J . Walters , 1094 : W . Wilson , P . M . 823 ; W . Lady man , 1347 ; J . Nelson , 673 ; E . Maccabe , 203 ; II . ; Pritchard , 135 6 ; F . Shaw , P . M . 823 ; VV . C . Webb , J . W . 12 O 4 ; and others . Owing to the recent death of Bro . W . Doyle , P . P . J . G . D ., who was a P . M . anel Treasurer of the lodge , the brethren appeareel in
Masonic mourning . Bro . G . S . Willings closed his year in the chair by most efficiently initiating one elected candidate . At the conclusion ' of the ceremony , Bro . Willings said the duties of that chair were usually mingled in their character , some of sorrow and some of joy , and that had been his experience during his year ' s occupancy of it . It was to him a matter of deep regret that his closing act
should be one of so painful a nature , not only to himself , but to many other brethren in thc lodge . But he shoulil never forgive himself if he quitted that chair without expressing his grief and sorrow , a sorrow and grief which must be felt by every brother , at the loss they had sustained by the sudden and unexpected death of the late Bro . William Doyle . He ( Bro . Willings ) did net
know what steps the lodge would take tn perpetuate thc memory of their esteemed deceased brother . The calamity had come so suddenly , and had eiccured so recently that there had not yet been time to take that point into consideration , although he had no doubt it would be done at an early period , when the VV . M ,, P . M . ' s , officers , and brethren would give thc subject the consideration
whicli it deserved . But he should be wanting in his duty if he should allow the lodge to proceed to the electing of a successor to Bro . Doyle in his capacity of Treasurer without first marking the high esteem felt for his character , memory , and merits . Indeed , this was a subject upon whicli his feelings would not allow him lo say much . Bro . Doyle vvas well known and highly respected by all in that lo . lge and throughout the province of VVest
Lancashire . All who knew him recogniseel in him a zealous , earnest , and indefatigable Mason . Many present that evening knew him as a warm-hearted anel sincere friend , cnurte-ous in his manner , generous in nature , and most benevolent in his disposition . His unassuming and gentlemanly address , his affable smile , and the generous warm-heartedness endeared him to every one who came into contact
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with him . He ( the W . M . ) therefore proposed the Secretary be instructed to enter on the minutes of the lodge the members' expression of profound grief at the loss they had sustained in the death of Bro . Doyle , as some mark of thc esteem felt for him as a man and a Mason ; and also that the Secretary be instructed to write a letter to his nearest surviving relative ( a sisterl , enclosing this minute
and conveying the feelings of sympathy of the brethren with her in her affliction . Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S ., who was very much affected , seconded the resolution which was carried unanimously . On the motion of Bro . Foulds , seconded by Bro . Hudson , Bro . T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., was elected Treasurer of the lodge , in room of the late Bro . Doyle . The chair in the E . was then taken by
Bro . B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B ., who in the most efficient and impressive manner , installed Bro . John Ellis as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The following were the officers invested : Bros . G . S . Willings , I . P . M . ; H . Firth , S . W . ; J . W . Gregory , J . W . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Peake , Sec ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Bucknall , J . D . ; R . Foulds , I . G . ; J . Bailey , S . S . ; L . C . Craghill , LS . ; and
P . Ball , Tyler . Owing to the death of Bro Doyle , the usual installation banquet stands postponed till March . DEVIZES . — -Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 6 O 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at thc Town Hall , Devizes , on Tuesday week , the 1 ( -th instant . There were present Bros . T . Raymond , W . M . ; Dr . J . W . Burman , S . W . ; W . H . Burt . l . D . ;
D . A . Gibbs , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Nott , P . M ., Secretary ; Rev . T . F . T . Ravenshaw , P . M ., P . G . C . Eng . ; H . J . Ward , P . M . ; Thomas H . Chandler , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Wilts ., and many other members of the lodge , whilst amongst the visitors were Bros . R . de M . Lawson , P . M . 632 , P . P . S . G . W . Wilts . ; W . Munro , P . M . 326 , P . P . G . D . C . Bristol ; W . H . Dill , P . M . 90 O , P . G . P . Somerset ; G . F .
Tuckey , P . M . 326 ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , S . W . 837 ; A . Browne , Secretary 632 , and others . The W . M . after opening the lodge , and having had the minutes read and confirmed , announced that since the last meeting he with several members of the lodge had as a deputation from ihe lodge attended the funeral on the 28 th ult . of Bro . Holloway , a P . M . and member of the lodge , and a vote
of condolence to his widow on her loss was unanimously passed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree by the W . M ., who then requested Bro . William Nott , P . M . and Secretary , OO 3 , and P . J G . W . Wilts ., to take the chair . This vvas done , and Bro . Nott then proceeded according to ancient custom to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . J . W . Burman , S . Wd , in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year ,
which ceremony being completed , and the brethren re-admitted , the customary salutes were given and proclamations made . The officers were appointed and invested by the W . M ., the Installing Master addressing them collectively and individually as to their duties and the manner in whieh they ought to be performed . The list of officers was as follows : —Thos . Raymond , I . P . M . ; T . H .
Chandler , P . M . 355 , P . S . G . Wilts ., S . W . ; Harry Howse , J . W . j Rev . II . Richardson , P . M ., Chaplain ; D . A . Gibbs , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Nott , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Day , S . D . ; J . A . Randell , J . D . ; W . E . Tulford , I . G . ; Thos . Waite , P . M ., M . C ; G . S . A . Waylcn , and W . H . Bush , Stewards ; and John Hayter , Tyler . The usual addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by the
Installing Master . After sundry routine business , letters of apology for unavoidable absence were read from many brethren , including one from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Goldney , and another from Bro . Watson Taylor of Erlestoke Park , who at the same time announced that he had sent a supply of venison and game for the banquet . Two new candidates for initiation were proposed for ballot at the next
meeting . The alms bag was sent round in aid of the charity fund ofthe lodge , and the lodge being then closed , the brethren adjourned to thc banquet at the Crown Hotel . After the banquet the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The W . M . in responding to the toast of his health mentioned that he should shortly be leaving Devizes , but that his idea of the importance of
his office was such that he should not make any professional arrangements which would interfere with punctual attendance to his duties during the ensuing year . Bro . Nott took occasion , on being requested to propose the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " to remind the brethren that he was going up as Steward for the province to the festival of the Girls' School in May , and solicited the
support of the brethren , in consequence of which a considerable number of subscriptions then and there was made to his list . WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( Mo 700 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the iOth inst ., at Freemasons' Half , William-street , Bro . S . Waters , W . M ., in the chair ,
supported by the following officers and Past Masters : A . Woodley , S . W . ; J . Warren , J . W . ; Past Masters T . Butt . T . Ward , E . Bowles , W . Graham , C . Ncrman , G , Crawford , anel C . Hobson , the latter filling the resje »! nsible office of Treasurer ; and J . Henderson , Sec . ; J , Wilkins , S . D . ; W . McCoy , I . G . ; G . Beaver , D . C ., and B . Norman , Tyler . Among thc visitors present
were , Bros . G . Spinks , W . M . 15 ^ 6 ; E . West , P . M , 1472 . 107 O , 1327 , and P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; J . Gaskell , P . M . 1076 ; E . Lloyd , I . G . 1472 ; G . Banh , 913 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Frccni'ison ) . A most ext . ordinary slackness of Masonic work prevails at the . present time in Woolwich , and this is the second meeting that this most excellent lodge has gone through its business without an initiate , the only
work before it on the present occasion being the raising of Bre > . Epsom to the Sublime Degree . After that beautiful ceremony had been rendered in rare form by the W . M ., it was decided by the unanimous vote of the lodge that the winter banquet should be held a month hence at Bro . Plaisteel ' s Hall on Anglesea Hill , Plumstead , and a committee was formed to carry out the