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These expressions , although inadequately conveyed , were •cere . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hodgson thanked the W . M . and ircthrcn , and said he had been almost taken by surprise ¦ bcin . asked to accept this mark of approval , but heac' ted it with real pleasure . He had had a very interesting Var of office . Thc lodge had had a good deal of work . IJ > hoped that that work would be continued by Bro .
Rusbri-ge * , and that they would have successful years in tlie future , as they had had in thc past . No effort on his _; irt should be wanting to promote that success . Bro . Hoilgs on then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . John Savage for coming down from London to instal the W . M . The performance of that ceremony hatl given the brethren < rrcat delight -, it was always performed so admirably as
almost to induce the brethren to become Installing Wasters themselves . ( Hear , hear , from Bro . Savage . ) Bro . Walter Monckton seconded the motion , which was put and carried unanimously . Bro . Savage acknowledged the compliment paid him , but he did not need any vote of thanks , He knew the kind feeling the brethren entertained towards him , and he
coultl say with perfect truth that he was happy to come again among the brethren of Kent . It was only occasionally now that he accepted these invitations . For some years past he had been obliged to curtail his visits in order not to be away from home . But he always felt peculiar p leasure in coming into Kent . He did not know any p lace he was so much attached to , partly he supposed from
early associations derived from visiting Maidstone some years ago . Prior to that however he had imbibed considerable love for the province of Kent ; he would not say why or when , because it would be- taking up loo much time , though they would be only pleasing reminiscences extending over very little short of thirty years . It was therefore with very great pleasure that two years a go
he accepted an invitation to come and instal Bro . Wright , and the next year Bro . Hodgson . He had equal pleasure in installing Bro . Busbridge . It was no trouble , and did not need thanks . It had been only a labour of love . The kind countenances of the brethren were sufficient thanks , for , ' lhcy indicated that the brethren were pleased with what he had done . As the two former years his visit had
been a very pleasant one , so this was another added tothe number , another of thc red-letter days wliich occurred in the year—only occasionally—but when they did occur were gratifying to him , and , he was pleased to find , were gratifying to the brethren before 'him . Hearty good wishes from all the lodges represented at the meeting having been expressed , thc W . M . said he felt them deeply , but
which he could not sec that he deserved . He would however endeavour to do so . He appreciated them none the less ; and if on other occasions—and he trusted there mi ght be many—he had the pleasure of meeting thc brethren he prayed there might be the same good feeling ; if altered at all , let it be enchanced and increased , which he thought was true Masonic feeling . Bro . Hodgson said he
regretted that before he left the chair he had not had an opportunity of performing a very pleasing duty . It iras one almost of a personal character ; yet lie felt it would be more gratifying to the brother towards whom it was to be performed , if he did it in open lodge . During the past year , he , as W . M ., had had scleral initiations , and without the assistance of Bro . Alfred
Spencer , Prov . G . Secretary , who was now present , he would never have been able to perform those ceremonies which belonged to thc office of Master . Therefore he thought he ought not to allow those services to pass unrecognised . He regretted that Bro . Spencer was unable to be present at the opening of the lodge , because he ( Bro . Hod gson ) had intended to take that opportunity of
recognising the services which had been of the greatest possible use to him during his year of office . He could assure the brethren that in Bro . Spencer he had found the greatest friend possible , because he had never gone to Bro . Spencer to ask him to perform any ceremony or do any duty for him without having met with a ready compliance with his request . He would present Bro . Spencer with a Past
Master ' s jewel , which he had with him , and he begged that Bro . Spencer would accept it as a gift made to him publicl y , in acknowledgment of the many services he had performed for the W . M . Bro . Hodgson then invested Bro . Alfred Spencer with a massive 18-carat gold Past Master ' s jewel of great value , and Bro . Spencer , in thanking Bro . Hod gson , said that there was an adage to the effect that
l ° J's that came unexpectedly were the more pleasant , and jie vvas sure the pleasure he now experienced in receiving from the I . P . M . thc jewel he had just placed on his breast surpassed any expression he was able to give to his feelings . Hut for the kind expressions which Bro . Hodgson had made " * of in presenting the jewel he sincerely thanked him . ,. had always felt a deep interest in tlie Mailing
Abbey Lodge , it being his mother lodge , anil he should always do what was in his power to advance "s welfare . This concluded the business of the lodge , •Mil while thc banquet was being prepared the W . M . cnifrtaiiied all the brethren at his beautiful seat at West Mal'" £ •The following is a complete list of the brethren : G . f - "usbridge , W . M ., John Hodgson , P . M ., Walter Monck-? . ''' -M ., P . G . S . D ., Alfred Spencer , Prov . G . Secretary ,
» m . !>; , > PiM- ) prov . G . J . W ., Rev . Thomas Robinson , { ^ of Chart Sutton , Prov . G . S . W ., Rev . J . H . Timins , : lcrir of Mailing , P . G . J . W ., John Savage , P . G . D ., Geo . ^ _ ridge , P . M ., Tonbridge Wells , Frank Green , W . M ., ' + 45 , T . M . \ ligg , Sheerness , P . M . 1089 , Prov . G . Reg ., ' k . Pike , Maidstone , 503 , II . Massey ( Freemason ) , R , y 't , John Swinfen , ? 03 , ' F . Spencer , T . W . Festing , W . •! ' •Aubvn . 281 . F . I . C . Mav . B . W'orton . R . Pointer , f *
ij p " - ' " , A . Josien , C . Fox , J . Lancaster Lucas , No . 101 , jj - - ' Hon . Col . Eden , 4 G 0 , Edwin B . Smith , E . M . Owens , GY l > a ' Idon . W . Hawtin , i 287 , H . Garrod , P . M ., 177 , 749 , ' - Alatthams , 27 C , W . B . Pawley , 1414 , H . H . Sutton , IV ^ \< r ' * l ottcr > ' 4 i 4 i Stamford Young , 1414 , ' W hitehead , 1414 , and W . Hilder , jun ., 1414 .
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The brethren , in tlie course of an hour afterwards , returned to the Bear Inn , where an admirable banquet and excellent wines were ready for their enjoyment . When these had been done ample justice to , the toasts were given . The W . M ., following the example of all W . M ' s . since the 28 th of April , referred to thc Installation of the Prince of Wales as a ceremony never to be forgotten , and carried out in a
way which reflected the greatest credit on the brethren who undertook its management . " The Pro Grand Master , & c , " was connected withBro . Savagc , P . G . S . D ., whcresponded , and of course corroborated thc W . M . ' s opinion of the Prince of Wales ' s Installation . After alluding to some of the details of that ceremony , he looked upon the Prince ' s position as thehead of thc Craft as of great importance . Though Masonry
did not depend upon Royalty or nobility for its support , there were advantages connected with their joining it . Under the unfortunate circumstances—not unfortunate for Freemasons , but unfortunate for the late Grand Masterof the Marquis of Ripon ' s dropping the banner of the Order at the bidding of a power which exercised great sway over the conscience of its followers , it was cheering- to the heart
of Freemasons to see the future King of England grasp that hnnnor nnd bold it nlnfr . He would not drop it at the bidding of any potentate , ( cheers ) . In proposing " The Health of thc Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " thc W . M . remarked that , with all that nobleman ' s love for his province , he hacl still a little corner in his heart reserved for the Mailing Abbey Lodge in
particular . The toast of " Thc Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , " gave the W . M . the opportunity of drawing the attention of the brethren to the large number of provincial representatives present at that meeting to advance the cause of Freemasonry . The Rev . Thomas Robinson , Prov . G . S . W ., and Bro . A . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec , replied . Bro . Hodgson , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., "
who , acknowledging the compliment , called upon his principal and assistant officers to lend him all the assistance they could in making his year a successful one . Having made certain promises that day , he was desirous of fulfilling them . In commencing his year of office , he felt he had much to encounter , and that all the assistance he could get from his brethren would be required . Still , there was
a chord of sympathy which would inseparably connect them , and they would do that collectively what they might fail to do individually . Therefore he would ask all the brethren of the Mailing Abbey Lodge to act as one in aiding their W . M . He felt that the officers he had that day appointed would strive to perform in the best manner the duties required of them . If they
did , the lodge would work as a perfect machine . Bro . Tims proposed "The Health of Bro . Hodgson , I . P . M ., " hoping that all the Masters of the lodge might do it as much credit as Bro . Hodgson had . Bro . Hodgson said he had had a very pleasant year of office , and a successful one too ; and in retiring to the post of a P . M . he hoped he might continue to be of assistance to the lodge . It was
through Bro . Page , Prov . G . J . W . and Secretary of the lodge , that he first took office as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Page told him , on pressing him to take that position , that there was not much for him to do , but that if he took it the chair was before him . He went on until he became Master , and when that event arrived he found all the brethren ready with their assistance . Bro . Page had
helped him by giving him every conceivable advice . Bro . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec , had assisted him in performing the duties of his office ; so that he had had a tolerably light year . Now that his year of office had expired he felt that he should have liked it to last a little longer . ( Hear , hear . ) They had had a good many initiations ; five candidates proposed ; three or four joining members ; and an initiate
was handed over by him ( Bro . Hodgson ) to his successor . He wished Bro . Busbridge a successful year . The W . M ., in proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " said that had it not been for Bro . Page the Mailing Abbey Lodge would not have gained the renown or the position in Masonry which now belonged to it . A brother of different calibre , who would have commenced the lodge in a different spirit ,
with a different heart , or less zeal , could not have brought the lodge to such a state of excellence . He hoped he might have many years' connection with the lodge , for any lodge with which Bro . Page was associated was sure of success . They had only to get his co-operation to insure their wellbeing . His knowledge of Freemasonry made him a sure and safe reference in cases of doubt and
difficulty , and for himself he ( the W . M . ) had much to thank him for . Fortunately , Bro . Page had promised him his assistance . Bro . Page was the first W . M . of thc lodge , and had occupied that office on more than one occasion , and the brethren of thc lodge were pleased to find that his services in Freemasonry had been recognised in the province by his appointment to the high and distinguished office of
Grand Junior Warden , having been appointed to other grand offices before . Bro . Page , in the course of his observations in reply , referred to his pressing forward different brethren for office , and said that whenever he had done so he felt he was advancing brethren who would promote the success of the Mailing Abbey Lodge . He stated also that he was much pleased to serve the present W . M .
as Secretary , but he was afraid that after this year the lodge must select another brother as Secretary . ( Loud cries of " No , no . " ) " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Savage , " for which Bro . Savage responded , and thc remaining toasts were then given , and the brethren separated . NEWTON ABBOT . —DEVON LonoE ( No . 1138 ) . —The
regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W , R . King , W . M ., supported by Bros . II . G . Beachey , I . P . M . ; F . D . Bewes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; T . D . Michelmore , P . M . ; J . Saunders , J . W . j R . L . Lloyd , Treas . ; J . Olver , Sec . ; W . Harris , S . D . ; E . Huxtable , J . D . ; R . Crook , I . G . ; F . J . Pratt , and C . Stevens , Stewards ; and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree jn ancient form , the minutes
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of previous meeting read over and confirmed . Bro . Fitz Martin , a candidate for passing to the Second Degree , was examined , and being found proficient , retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Fitz Martin passed to the degree of Fellow Craftsman by Bro . P . D . Michelmore , P . AI . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the Rev . George Townsend
Warner , who was duly proposed and seconded at the last meeting as a candidate for initiation into thc mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , was ballotted for , and unanimously elected . Another gentleman was duly proposed as a candidate for initiation into the Order , and some minor business concluded the meeting , which was closed in due and ancient form .
WARRINGTON . —GILBERT GHEENALI . LODGE ( No . 1230 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last . The following P . M . ' s were present , viz : Bros . Dr . Bowes , Pollitt , Mcssop , Richardson , Brierley , Hawkins , Finney , Woods , and Edelsten . The W . M . ( Bro . Brierley ) took the chair at 2 . 13 o ' clock , and the first business was to raise Bro . Alfred Clare to the Sublime Degree
of a M . M ., which wni Hnnr in _ vory - Ancient mruincr by the "W . M . The next business on the programme was tt > install Bro . Richardson into thc chair of K . S ., to whieh office he had been duly elected at the last regular meeting of the lodge . This duty was assignetl to our excellent Bro . Pollitt , P . M ., who performed the whole of thc ceremony in a masterly manner ; and at its close the lodge did not
forget to recognise his ability by tendering to him a cordial vote of thanks . After this event—the most important on the programme—the lodge proceeded with its other business . Bro . Treasurer read the annual balance , sheet from which it appeared there was a balance of about £ 48 to the good . Bro . D . W . Finney , P . M ., who has acted as Hon . Secretary
of the lodge from its commencement , being about to retire from the office , a most cordial and unanimous vote of thanks for his services was passed on the motion of Bro . Arthur Potter , seconded by the W . Master . Bro . Finney returned thanks , and intimated that although he was retiring from the oflice of Secretary , yet he should continue to take the warmest interest in all the affairs of the Gilbert Greenall
Lodge . The brethren afterwards dmed together at the Patten Arms Hotel , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , after which they separated in perfect harmony . LIVERPOOL . —NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 1264 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this highly-prosperous and most popular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope
Street , on Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., when and where there was the largest gathering of the brotherhood seen in connection with a private lodge for a long time . There appeared about 120 names on the Tyler ' s book , and these represented a large number of W . M ' s ., P . M's ., officers , fire , of other lodges . The proceedings commenced about four o ' clock , when Bro . J . S . Dixon , W . M ., opened the lodge in
due and solemn form , supported by the following officers : —Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . D . C . ; A . Davies , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; T . Leighton , S . W . ; W . Roberts , J . W . ; J . Healing , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Griffiths , Sec . ; A . Cotter , S . D . ; W . Royle , J . D . ; J . C . Fish , S . ; A . C . Wylie , S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; J . Mann , B . Jenkins , P . West , W . H . Dawson , W . Jones , J . Molyneux , W . Lawson ,
J . P . Gamble , J . Hughes , A . Chalmers , C . S . Daniels , E . T . Jones , G . W . Irwin , J . Busher , W . C . Webb , C . Fothcrgill , J . W . Burgess , J . Alexander , J . Mitchell , J . Kelly , T . G . Wilkin , R . Brandreth , T . Walker , J . Williams , W . Donohoe , E . Ellison , R . Fanell , J . G . Parker , G . Turner , J . Berry , T . Grant , j . Grindell , W . C . Dunlevy , J . Wright , J . Cattrell , R . Wild , R . S . Coglc , K . Hood , C . H . Jones ,
W . Fish , T . Johnson , A . Campbell , O . Parry , J . Beattie , A . Fletcher , D . A . Mackenzie , J . A . Jones , J . Parry , W . Hill , T . Walton , W . Barr , J . Ashworth , W . Peter , T . P . Draper , G . Temple , and T . Ryley . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Holland , P . M . 823 , G . G . Stopford Taylor , W . M . 786 ; T . Sheppard , P . M . 594 ; W . Doyle , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M . 667 ; J . E . Jackson , S . W . 667 ; J .
Davison , P . M . 724 ; J . Hayes , W . M . 249 ; T . Evans , 133 6 ; F . Cooper , 249 ; T . Dunbar , 36 ( S . C . ); T . J . Mossman , 1323 ; J . W . Johnson , 1356 ; C . Costegan , I . G . 1336 ; W . G . Veale , Org . ns " . H . Pearson , P . M . 249 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; S . J . Waring , - 302 ; J . Cave , 220 ; T . Clark , P . M ., 673 ; J . Neill , 135 6 ; j . Wood , Treasurer , 1094 ; W . Thorn , 1086 ; A . Holforth , 203 ; J .
Archdeacon , 667 ; G . W . Webster , 667 ; T . M . Creak , 667 ; T . Daniels , 394 ; T . Ockleshaw , W . M ., C 67 ; J . J . Rose , P . M . 249 ; P . W . Oglesby , 823 ; W . Jones , P . M . 220 W . M . 1299 ; s - Whiting , 1086 ; J . Hosie , 408 ( S . C . ) T . Gray , 1276 ; C . Leighton , W . M . 1325 ; R . Brown , 1323 ; and H . W . Nicholas , 249 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read anti properly confirmed ,
the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M ., who fprocceded to instal Bro . Peter Bcrriman-Gee , P . M ., as the W . M . of the lodge for thc ensuing year . This is the second time Bro . Gee has filled the distinguished position of W . M . of the Neptune Lodge , and his re-election to that office , is not only an evidence of the complete trust reposed in him by his brethren , but is
also a well earned recognition of the valuable Masonic work he has done in his own and other lodges . The following brethren were subsequently invested as officers : — Bros . J . S . Dixon , I . P . M . ; W . Roberts , S . W . ; A . Cotter , J . W . } J . Healing , P . M . Treasurer ( re-elected ); A . C . Wylie , Sec ; W . Royle , S . D . ; J . Kom , J . D . ; J . C . Fish , I . G . ; W . C . Webb , J . P . Gamble , and J . Catterall , Stewards ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . After two
candidates had been initiated into the Order by the W . M . in a very able manner , relief was granted to a deserving widow . It was agreed to have the usual pic-nic , and it was left with the W . M . to arrange and report at the next meeting . Before thc lodge was closed Bro . Gee , W . M ., presented a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . J . S . Dixon , I . P . M ., as a token of the very sincere regard felt by the brethren for him " as a man and a Mason . " The
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These expressions , although inadequately conveyed , were •cere . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hodgson thanked the W . M . and ircthrcn , and said he had been almost taken by surprise ¦ bcin . asked to accept this mark of approval , but heac' ted it with real pleasure . He had had a very interesting Var of office . Thc lodge had had a good deal of work . IJ > hoped that that work would be continued by Bro .
Rusbri-ge * , and that they would have successful years in tlie future , as they had had in thc past . No effort on his _; irt should be wanting to promote that success . Bro . Hoilgs on then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . John Savage for coming down from London to instal the W . M . The performance of that ceremony hatl given the brethren < rrcat delight -, it was always performed so admirably as
almost to induce the brethren to become Installing Wasters themselves . ( Hear , hear , from Bro . Savage . ) Bro . Walter Monckton seconded the motion , which was put and carried unanimously . Bro . Savage acknowledged the compliment paid him , but he did not need any vote of thanks , He knew the kind feeling the brethren entertained towards him , and he
coultl say with perfect truth that he was happy to come again among the brethren of Kent . It was only occasionally now that he accepted these invitations . For some years past he had been obliged to curtail his visits in order not to be away from home . But he always felt peculiar p leasure in coming into Kent . He did not know any p lace he was so much attached to , partly he supposed from
early associations derived from visiting Maidstone some years ago . Prior to that however he had imbibed considerable love for the province of Kent ; he would not say why or when , because it would be- taking up loo much time , though they would be only pleasing reminiscences extending over very little short of thirty years . It was therefore with very great pleasure that two years a go
he accepted an invitation to come and instal Bro . Wright , and the next year Bro . Hodgson . He had equal pleasure in installing Bro . Busbridge . It was no trouble , and did not need thanks . It had been only a labour of love . The kind countenances of the brethren were sufficient thanks , for , ' lhcy indicated that the brethren were pleased with what he had done . As the two former years his visit had
been a very pleasant one , so this was another added tothe number , another of thc red-letter days wliich occurred in the year—only occasionally—but when they did occur were gratifying to him , and , he was pleased to find , were gratifying to the brethren before 'him . Hearty good wishes from all the lodges represented at the meeting having been expressed , thc W . M . said he felt them deeply , but
which he could not sec that he deserved . He would however endeavour to do so . He appreciated them none the less ; and if on other occasions—and he trusted there mi ght be many—he had the pleasure of meeting thc brethren he prayed there might be the same good feeling ; if altered at all , let it be enchanced and increased , which he thought was true Masonic feeling . Bro . Hodgson said he
regretted that before he left the chair he had not had an opportunity of performing a very pleasing duty . It iras one almost of a personal character ; yet lie felt it would be more gratifying to the brother towards whom it was to be performed , if he did it in open lodge . During the past year , he , as W . M ., had had scleral initiations , and without the assistance of Bro . Alfred
Spencer , Prov . G . Secretary , who was now present , he would never have been able to perform those ceremonies which belonged to thc office of Master . Therefore he thought he ought not to allow those services to pass unrecognised . He regretted that Bro . Spencer was unable to be present at the opening of the lodge , because he ( Bro . Hod gson ) had intended to take that opportunity of
recognising the services which had been of the greatest possible use to him during his year of office . He could assure the brethren that in Bro . Spencer he had found the greatest friend possible , because he had never gone to Bro . Spencer to ask him to perform any ceremony or do any duty for him without having met with a ready compliance with his request . He would present Bro . Spencer with a Past
Master ' s jewel , which he had with him , and he begged that Bro . Spencer would accept it as a gift made to him publicl y , in acknowledgment of the many services he had performed for the W . M . Bro . Hodgson then invested Bro . Alfred Spencer with a massive 18-carat gold Past Master ' s jewel of great value , and Bro . Spencer , in thanking Bro . Hod gson , said that there was an adage to the effect that
l ° J's that came unexpectedly were the more pleasant , and jie vvas sure the pleasure he now experienced in receiving from the I . P . M . thc jewel he had just placed on his breast surpassed any expression he was able to give to his feelings . Hut for the kind expressions which Bro . Hodgson had made " * of in presenting the jewel he sincerely thanked him . ,. had always felt a deep interest in tlie Mailing
Abbey Lodge , it being his mother lodge , anil he should always do what was in his power to advance "s welfare . This concluded the business of the lodge , •Mil while thc banquet was being prepared the W . M . cnifrtaiiied all the brethren at his beautiful seat at West Mal'" £ •The following is a complete list of the brethren : G . f - "usbridge , W . M ., John Hodgson , P . M ., Walter Monck-? . ''' -M ., P . G . S . D ., Alfred Spencer , Prov . G . Secretary ,
» m . !>; , > PiM- ) prov . G . J . W ., Rev . Thomas Robinson , { ^ of Chart Sutton , Prov . G . S . W ., Rev . J . H . Timins , : lcrir of Mailing , P . G . J . W ., John Savage , P . G . D ., Geo . ^ _ ridge , P . M ., Tonbridge Wells , Frank Green , W . M ., ' + 45 , T . M . \ ligg , Sheerness , P . M . 1089 , Prov . G . Reg ., ' k . Pike , Maidstone , 503 , II . Massey ( Freemason ) , R , y 't , John Swinfen , ? 03 , ' F . Spencer , T . W . Festing , W . •! ' •Aubvn . 281 . F . I . C . Mav . B . W'orton . R . Pointer , f *
ij p " - ' " , A . Josien , C . Fox , J . Lancaster Lucas , No . 101 , jj - - ' Hon . Col . Eden , 4 G 0 , Edwin B . Smith , E . M . Owens , GY l > a ' Idon . W . Hawtin , i 287 , H . Garrod , P . M ., 177 , 749 , ' - Alatthams , 27 C , W . B . Pawley , 1414 , H . H . Sutton , IV ^ \< r ' * l ottcr > ' 4 i 4 i Stamford Young , 1414 , ' W hitehead , 1414 , and W . Hilder , jun ., 1414 .
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The brethren , in tlie course of an hour afterwards , returned to the Bear Inn , where an admirable banquet and excellent wines were ready for their enjoyment . When these had been done ample justice to , the toasts were given . The W . M ., following the example of all W . M ' s . since the 28 th of April , referred to thc Installation of the Prince of Wales as a ceremony never to be forgotten , and carried out in a
way which reflected the greatest credit on the brethren who undertook its management . " The Pro Grand Master , & c , " was connected withBro . Savagc , P . G . S . D ., whcresponded , and of course corroborated thc W . M . ' s opinion of the Prince of Wales ' s Installation . After alluding to some of the details of that ceremony , he looked upon the Prince ' s position as thehead of thc Craft as of great importance . Though Masonry
did not depend upon Royalty or nobility for its support , there were advantages connected with their joining it . Under the unfortunate circumstances—not unfortunate for Freemasons , but unfortunate for the late Grand Masterof the Marquis of Ripon ' s dropping the banner of the Order at the bidding of a power which exercised great sway over the conscience of its followers , it was cheering- to the heart
of Freemasons to see the future King of England grasp that hnnnor nnd bold it nlnfr . He would not drop it at the bidding of any potentate , ( cheers ) . In proposing " The Health of thc Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " thc W . M . remarked that , with all that nobleman ' s love for his province , he hacl still a little corner in his heart reserved for the Mailing Abbey Lodge in
particular . The toast of " Thc Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , " gave the W . M . the opportunity of drawing the attention of the brethren to the large number of provincial representatives present at that meeting to advance the cause of Freemasonry . The Rev . Thomas Robinson , Prov . G . S . W ., and Bro . A . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec , replied . Bro . Hodgson , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., "
who , acknowledging the compliment , called upon his principal and assistant officers to lend him all the assistance they could in making his year a successful one . Having made certain promises that day , he was desirous of fulfilling them . In commencing his year of office , he felt he had much to encounter , and that all the assistance he could get from his brethren would be required . Still , there was
a chord of sympathy which would inseparably connect them , and they would do that collectively what they might fail to do individually . Therefore he would ask all the brethren of the Mailing Abbey Lodge to act as one in aiding their W . M . He felt that the officers he had that day appointed would strive to perform in the best manner the duties required of them . If they
did , the lodge would work as a perfect machine . Bro . Tims proposed "The Health of Bro . Hodgson , I . P . M ., " hoping that all the Masters of the lodge might do it as much credit as Bro . Hodgson had . Bro . Hodgson said he had had a very pleasant year of office , and a successful one too ; and in retiring to the post of a P . M . he hoped he might continue to be of assistance to the lodge . It was
through Bro . Page , Prov . G . J . W . and Secretary of the lodge , that he first took office as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Page told him , on pressing him to take that position , that there was not much for him to do , but that if he took it the chair was before him . He went on until he became Master , and when that event arrived he found all the brethren ready with their assistance . Bro . Page had
helped him by giving him every conceivable advice . Bro . Spencer , Prov . G . Sec , had assisted him in performing the duties of his office ; so that he had had a tolerably light year . Now that his year of office had expired he felt that he should have liked it to last a little longer . ( Hear , hear . ) They had had a good many initiations ; five candidates proposed ; three or four joining members ; and an initiate
was handed over by him ( Bro . Hodgson ) to his successor . He wished Bro . Busbridge a successful year . The W . M ., in proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " said that had it not been for Bro . Page the Mailing Abbey Lodge would not have gained the renown or the position in Masonry which now belonged to it . A brother of different calibre , who would have commenced the lodge in a different spirit ,
with a different heart , or less zeal , could not have brought the lodge to such a state of excellence . He hoped he might have many years' connection with the lodge , for any lodge with which Bro . Page was associated was sure of success . They had only to get his co-operation to insure their wellbeing . His knowledge of Freemasonry made him a sure and safe reference in cases of doubt and
difficulty , and for himself he ( the W . M . ) had much to thank him for . Fortunately , Bro . Page had promised him his assistance . Bro . Page was the first W . M . of thc lodge , and had occupied that office on more than one occasion , and the brethren of thc lodge were pleased to find that his services in Freemasonry had been recognised in the province by his appointment to the high and distinguished office of
Grand Junior Warden , having been appointed to other grand offices before . Bro . Page , in the course of his observations in reply , referred to his pressing forward different brethren for office , and said that whenever he had done so he felt he was advancing brethren who would promote the success of the Mailing Abbey Lodge . He stated also that he was much pleased to serve the present W . M .
as Secretary , but he was afraid that after this year the lodge must select another brother as Secretary . ( Loud cries of " No , no . " ) " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Savage , " for which Bro . Savage responded , and thc remaining toasts were then given , and the brethren separated . NEWTON ABBOT . —DEVON LonoE ( No . 1138 ) . —The
regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W , R . King , W . M ., supported by Bros . II . G . Beachey , I . P . M . ; F . D . Bewes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; T . D . Michelmore , P . M . ; J . Saunders , J . W . j R . L . Lloyd , Treas . ; J . Olver , Sec . ; W . Harris , S . D . ; E . Huxtable , J . D . ; R . Crook , I . G . ; F . J . Pratt , and C . Stevens , Stewards ; and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree jn ancient form , the minutes
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of previous meeting read over and confirmed . Bro . Fitz Martin , a candidate for passing to the Second Degree , was examined , and being found proficient , retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Fitz Martin passed to the degree of Fellow Craftsman by Bro . P . D . Michelmore , P . AI . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the Rev . George Townsend
Warner , who was duly proposed and seconded at the last meeting as a candidate for initiation into thc mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , was ballotted for , and unanimously elected . Another gentleman was duly proposed as a candidate for initiation into the Order , and some minor business concluded the meeting , which was closed in due and ancient form .
WARRINGTON . —GILBERT GHEENALI . LODGE ( No . 1230 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last . The following P . M . ' s were present , viz : Bros . Dr . Bowes , Pollitt , Mcssop , Richardson , Brierley , Hawkins , Finney , Woods , and Edelsten . The W . M . ( Bro . Brierley ) took the chair at 2 . 13 o ' clock , and the first business was to raise Bro . Alfred Clare to the Sublime Degree
of a M . M ., which wni Hnnr in _ vory - Ancient mruincr by the "W . M . The next business on the programme was tt > install Bro . Richardson into thc chair of K . S ., to whieh office he had been duly elected at the last regular meeting of the lodge . This duty was assignetl to our excellent Bro . Pollitt , P . M ., who performed the whole of thc ceremony in a masterly manner ; and at its close the lodge did not
forget to recognise his ability by tendering to him a cordial vote of thanks . After this event—the most important on the programme—the lodge proceeded with its other business . Bro . Treasurer read the annual balance , sheet from which it appeared there was a balance of about £ 48 to the good . Bro . D . W . Finney , P . M ., who has acted as Hon . Secretary
of the lodge from its commencement , being about to retire from the office , a most cordial and unanimous vote of thanks for his services was passed on the motion of Bro . Arthur Potter , seconded by the W . Master . Bro . Finney returned thanks , and intimated that although he was retiring from the oflice of Secretary , yet he should continue to take the warmest interest in all the affairs of the Gilbert Greenall
Lodge . The brethren afterwards dmed together at the Patten Arms Hotel , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , after which they separated in perfect harmony . LIVERPOOL . —NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 1264 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this highly-prosperous and most popular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope
Street , on Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., when and where there was the largest gathering of the brotherhood seen in connection with a private lodge for a long time . There appeared about 120 names on the Tyler ' s book , and these represented a large number of W . M ' s ., P . M's ., officers , fire , of other lodges . The proceedings commenced about four o ' clock , when Bro . J . S . Dixon , W . M ., opened the lodge in
due and solemn form , supported by the following officers : —Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . D . C . ; A . Davies , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; T . Leighton , S . W . ; W . Roberts , J . W . ; J . Healing , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Griffiths , Sec . ; A . Cotter , S . D . ; W . Royle , J . D . ; J . C . Fish , S . ; A . C . Wylie , S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; J . Mann , B . Jenkins , P . West , W . H . Dawson , W . Jones , J . Molyneux , W . Lawson ,
J . P . Gamble , J . Hughes , A . Chalmers , C . S . Daniels , E . T . Jones , G . W . Irwin , J . Busher , W . C . Webb , C . Fothcrgill , J . W . Burgess , J . Alexander , J . Mitchell , J . Kelly , T . G . Wilkin , R . Brandreth , T . Walker , J . Williams , W . Donohoe , E . Ellison , R . Fanell , J . G . Parker , G . Turner , J . Berry , T . Grant , j . Grindell , W . C . Dunlevy , J . Wright , J . Cattrell , R . Wild , R . S . Coglc , K . Hood , C . H . Jones ,
W . Fish , T . Johnson , A . Campbell , O . Parry , J . Beattie , A . Fletcher , D . A . Mackenzie , J . A . Jones , J . Parry , W . Hill , T . Walton , W . Barr , J . Ashworth , W . Peter , T . P . Draper , G . Temple , and T . Ryley . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Holland , P . M . 823 , G . G . Stopford Taylor , W . M . 786 ; T . Sheppard , P . M . 594 ; W . Doyle , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M . 667 ; J . E . Jackson , S . W . 667 ; J .
Davison , P . M . 724 ; J . Hayes , W . M . 249 ; T . Evans , 133 6 ; F . Cooper , 249 ; T . Dunbar , 36 ( S . C . ); T . J . Mossman , 1323 ; J . W . Johnson , 1356 ; C . Costegan , I . G . 1336 ; W . G . Veale , Org . ns " . H . Pearson , P . M . 249 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; S . J . Waring , - 302 ; J . Cave , 220 ; T . Clark , P . M ., 673 ; J . Neill , 135 6 ; j . Wood , Treasurer , 1094 ; W . Thorn , 1086 ; A . Holforth , 203 ; J .
Archdeacon , 667 ; G . W . Webster , 667 ; T . M . Creak , 667 ; T . Daniels , 394 ; T . Ockleshaw , W . M ., C 67 ; J . J . Rose , P . M . 249 ; P . W . Oglesby , 823 ; W . Jones , P . M . 220 W . M . 1299 ; s - Whiting , 1086 ; J . Hosie , 408 ( S . C . ) T . Gray , 1276 ; C . Leighton , W . M . 1325 ; R . Brown , 1323 ; and H . W . Nicholas , 249 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read anti properly confirmed ,
the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M ., who fprocceded to instal Bro . Peter Bcrriman-Gee , P . M ., as the W . M . of the lodge for thc ensuing year . This is the second time Bro . Gee has filled the distinguished position of W . M . of the Neptune Lodge , and his re-election to that office , is not only an evidence of the complete trust reposed in him by his brethren , but is
also a well earned recognition of the valuable Masonic work he has done in his own and other lodges . The following brethren were subsequently invested as officers : — Bros . J . S . Dixon , I . P . M . ; W . Roberts , S . W . ; A . Cotter , J . W . } J . Healing , P . M . Treasurer ( re-elected ); A . C . Wylie , Sec ; W . Royle , S . D . ; J . Kom , J . D . ; J . C . Fish , I . G . ; W . C . Webb , J . P . Gamble , and J . Catterall , Stewards ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . After two
candidates had been initiated into the Order by the W . M . in a very able manner , relief was granted to a deserving widow . It was agreed to have the usual pic-nic , and it was left with the W . M . to arrange and report at the next meeting . Before thc lodge was closed Bro . Gee , W . M ., presented a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . J . S . Dixon , I . P . M ., as a token of the very sincere regard felt by the brethren for him " as a man and a Mason . " The