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J . 9 S 6 ; S . Tickle , 220 ; R . Carter , 249 ; R . Leason , 1393 ; T . A . Jackson , 1264 ; H . Firth . 667 ; A . Hart , 724 ; M . Hart 724 ; J . Ellis , 66 ] , W . H . Thompson . 504 ; J . Newman , 13156 ; AV . H . Dawson , 126 4 ; \\ . Jackson , S . D . 1393 ; G . Bird , 673 ; C . ii . Cooper . 1303 ; and others .

The minutes of the , previous meeting having been read am ! conu . iucd , two candidates were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order . The chair was taken by Urn . T . Ashniore , P M ., wlio proceerlctl with the installation of Bro . Boulton as the W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing vt ar . Th . e W . M .. elect was

presenti d by Bro . lio-r . and , P . M ., and ] ' , ro . Lant . P . M . 'ihe entire cen mony—one of th . e n : ost striking and impressive in the whole Masonic ritual—was periornicd by Br <> . Ashniore in a manner which did not eelvaet in the slightest degree from its value , and i \ ii . 'cted the hi g hest

credit upon his Masonic no amine ncs . The following brethren were subsapjenlly invested as the offices of the lodge : — Bros . J . Holland . I . P . M . ; W . Cotirell , S . W ' . ; T . Shaw , J . W ; W . I . Lunt , P . M ., Trias .: VS . Wilson , See . ; J .

Houlding , S . D . ; Aslimore , J . D . ; f . Goodman , l . G . ; S . Millikin , S . S . ; f . s " . Cttthbert , ] . ? -. ; T . Bloomheld , A . S . ; 'i ' . Ashmoiv , P . M .. " Ai . C . : and W . G- Yeale , Organist . Bro . P . Ball was unanimously re-elccled T \ ! er of the lodge . Alter the installation ecu ninny , the W . M ., in an

exceedingl y pointed sptcch , presented a very chaste P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Holland as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren of No , S 33 . In d ; : ing $ < i the W . M . said that Bro . Holland had boon ten 3 'ears in connection villi the lodge , and the brethren all

knew with what zeal , assiduity , and courtesy he had disehaaged the duties of the various offices in the lodge . In reply , Bro . Holland tha'iked the brethren for that token of tin fr approbation , and spoke with pleasure of ihe fact that , during the pievious year , they had been as a happy

family . He trusted that spirit would continue , and he would assure ewry member of the lod ge that he would use his best endeavours to promote its interest . After the brethren had dispensed chanty to deserving applicants , the lodge was closed in ample loim . A banquet was

subsequentl y served in the lodge-ioom , to ' which about 120 tat down , under the presidency ol the W . M ., who pr < . posed the usual iu \ a [ and Masonic toasts in I'xci t dingly choice terms . In proposing the " West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " Bro . jiouilon said that was

a toast which was dear to every } , l : iH > n ' s heart , and one worthy of their hi ghest approbation . They weie told that charily was the peculiar characteristic of eveiy Mason , and he certainl y considered their Masonic chaiilies were the key stone of the whole success of Masonry .

They had many noble Masonic Educational Institutions in London , but that in West Lancashire was equally woithy of their support anil sympathy . Its prosperity was shown by the fact that it had now / . ' io , oco in /' untied property , by which means it was enabl . d to educate fifty

children of deceased and distressed Freemasons . He trusted e \ ery brother in the Xvcrlou Lodge would become a subscriber . Bio . Holland , in proposing "The Worshi pful Master , " spoke in high terms of the many admirable qualities

v . inch so full y prepared him /' or fulfilling the duties of the chair . After the toast had been acknowledged by the W . M ., he gave "The Worshi p / id Past Masters , " which was responded to by Jlro . Holland and F . Ashniore . "The Wardens and Offices , " was acknowledged by

Bi „ s . Cotirell , S . W ., ami T . Shaw , J . W . and the other toasts ware ' The N ' e- » Ji Initiated , " " the \ iMiing Brethren" ( couple , 1 with the names of Bios . May , P . M . 6 73 , and Ku .-e , W . M . 244 ) , and the "Tyler ' s Toast , " given b y Bio . i . . Uhmore . Excellent songs

weie givui b y Bros . Wale , T . Asluiioiv , D . Callow , Wilson , H . Ashniore , & C , and Bro . H . Jackson , gave a Shake-sp . j jan icciiatioii with rate lone anel dramatic vi gour . In accordance with ilk custom 0 ! ' sen 1 . 11 years , the bri tin en ol

the I-AVilun Lodge , with their u ive-s , ilaughters & c , on i hui > day morning , v . 1 ot out of town foi then animal pie-nie , Oivr-lovu lienor the place chosen u , r llic scene ol the day ' s " festivities . The morning was as unpromising as it possibl y coulel be when 9 io large paity assembled on the

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George ' s Landing-stage , shortl y before ten o ' clock , the rain coming down with a steady persistence which threatened to mar the day ' s p leasure . Fortunately , however , before the arrival at the exceedingly p icturesque village of Gresford , the rain had passed oil , and the " out "

proved one of the most enjoyable which lias yet taken place in connection with the lodge . When a second contingent of " outers " arrived at two o ' clock there would he about 250 prcsenl , and amongst the general company present , besides all the officers of the " Evcton , " were Bros , the

Rev . J . F . Coggin , the Rev . E . F . Cave-Brown-Cave , Councillors Dr . Uaylor and Minton , Forrest , A . C . Mott , & e . As on a former occasion when Gresford was visited , the part } ' proceeded from the station to the church , where the "Old Iiundreth , " read by the Rev . f . F . Coggin with

great impressiveness , was sung by the whole company . The fine old church was minutel y inspected , several started on a ramble through the woods , others made a tour of the village , & c , the whole of the party returning to dinner , which was served in a large tent at the top of the hill

behind the railway station . Ihe afternoon was passed in an exceedingly p leasant manner , ( lancing , games , anel rural rambles being the principal attractions . After tea a large number started for Liverpool by an earl y train , while others remained until a later hour . The whole

excursion was one of the most pleasant nature " , and the arrangements , the abundant suppl y of creature comforts , and the fine spirit which prevailed , reflected the highest credit upon all who were entrusted with the organisation of the pic-nic .

LIVERPOOL .- —The Tem / ile Jyn ! gr ( Xo . 1094 ) . — The annual p ic-nic in connection with this lotige tooK place on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., the place chosen being the pretty village of Kir by . About lifty brethren with their f-iends proceeded b y train from Tilhebarn-street Railway Station

about two o ' clock , amongst those present being Bros . R . R . Martin , W . M " . ; R . Washington , J . W . ; Winstanley , P . M ., M . C . ; Yelland , S . D . ; J . Wood , Treas . ; Doe , Steward , anel Bros , liorspool , II . Jones , Salke , Speer , W . Crane , AM . ; T . Marsh , P . l' . G . D . C , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ;

Dr . I ' tighe , T . Winstanley , K . Howell , Capt . II . Newman , W . Simpson , Bird , & c . Although the morning - was wet , the weather cleared up in the afternoon , and a meist delightful " out" was cnjoycei on tiie lowly grounds of the Railway

Hotel . Games ol howls , dancing , rustic rambles , and kindred recreations formed the staple of the afternoon ' s amusements , and everyone seemed to enjoy the country tri p to the full . i \ n excellent anel substantial tea was served on the

grounds , anel the happy party returned to Liverpool at a seasonable hour . Special credit is due to Bros . Marsh , Winstanley , and Yelland for the admirable arrangements made in connection with the pic-nic .

Tin : AsM'ii LOIKIH ( No . 1319 ) held its last meeting for the season at the Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C . On the 7 th inst ., this being the day for the election of the W . M . and officers , the election took oi . tec . Bro . lames Weaver , P . M ., P . JW . G . C ' ., Midd . x .

and M . l'i . Z . Designate of the WhittiiiL , .,. n Chapter No . S 62 , was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Chailes Coote , J on ., re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . E . S . Jones , P . M . and M . E . Z ., Elect , Sec , I ' l ' . 'i rest of the officers forming the committee of

tne Benevolent Fund were re-elected . The lodge then voted a P . M . jewel , accompanied with a testimonial engrossed on vellum , to the W . M ., Rev . I . M . Chamberlain , for his attention to the duties : during his year of office . There was one initiation , and the loilge was closed in peace and

iiarmoiiy . Li VLIU ' .. — Ferwur-Hesketh Lod ge ( No . l 35 ° ) - —Bro . Alfred Samuels , M . D ., was installed W . M . of this lotige , on Friday evening , the lSthinst ., at the Masonic Temple , Liverpool , and the following officers were subsequentl y invested by bin :: —Bros . J . lligsou Johnston ,

P . M . ; Edward Ha : board , P . M ., Treas . ; T . K . Hughes , l ' . M . ; S . Junes , P . M . ; T . A . Collinson , S . Y , . ; F . Day , \ AY . M . Browne , Sec . ; W . J . Morris , S . D . ; j . Makin , J . D . K Pe-iroe , I . G . ; 11 . Morison , * D . of C . ; and J . Lawrence , Steward . During the evening a handsome

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jewel was presented to Bro . Harbotd , P . M ., Treas ., in recognition of the very valuable services lie has rendered to the lodge since its formation . LEBANON LODGE ( No . 1326 ) . —The fourth installation meeting of this well established lod ge

was held 011 Saturdaj , July 19 th , at the Red Lion Hotel , Lion Square , Thames-street , liamp ton . The lodge was opened b y Bro . John Thomas Moss , P . Prov . G . S . D . of Middlesex , W . M . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed .

Ballots , taken separate !}' , were declaretl to be unanimous in favour of the admission of Bro . Edwin James , 871 , and Bryan James 871 , as joining members , also for / Messrs . Canale , W . Hill , anel XV . Warhurst , as candidates for initiation into Freemasonry . Air . Richard Came being in

attendance , was introduced and duly initiated into ancient Freemasonry , the ceremony being beautifull y rendered . The great event of the meeting then took p lace , which was the presentation to Bvo . Frederick Walters , Past Master and Secretary ( who was en the previous Thursday

appointed as one of the Provincial Grand Stewards for Middlesex , with a complete suit of Provincial Grand Steward ' s clothing , which was unanimously voted to him from the lodge funds as a mark of esteem , respect and gratitude for the able manner he had performed his duties as

Secretary , and the very many essential services he had rendered to the lodge as one of the founders . The W . M . Bro ., J . T . Moss P . Prov . G . S . D . Middlesex , presented the clothing to the Secretary , desiring him to leave the h . Jge-room to put it on , and again enter

the lodge . Ihe Secretary obeyed the W . M s . commands and on his return to the lodge-room was receive A as a Provincial Grand Lodge Officer with the customary honours . The worthy brother on whose behalf tin ' s reception was g iven returned ] : ;; thanks fortius renewed mark of

their favour . lie tried , he said , to do his duty and hoped he succeeded . Such proofs of their kindness as he , vas continually receiving from them were full y appreciated by him and would induce him IJ persevere until he succeeded in makhig their lodge second to none in the

province . He then took the chair , when the Prov . Grand Master , Col . Burdett , was announced . He was received upstanding with , full Provincial Grand Lodge honours , and was oif ' ered , by the presiding officer , the chair and gavel , but kindl y desired the presiding officer to retain his

seat . The loelge business was then proceeded with . Bro . J . T . Moss , P . Prov . G . S . D . Middlesex , W . M ., presented Bro . William Hammond , P . M ., S . D ., and W . M ., elect to the presiding W . M ., liro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., Sec , to receive from his hands

the benefit of installation . He soon proved his expertness b y the admirable , painstaking , correct and impressive manner in which he installed the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Hammond , P . M ., as the W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . II . A . Dubois , S . W . ; J . W . Jackson , J . W . -, S . Wickens , P . M .,

Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . S . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretaiy ; E . Gilbert , S . D . ; J . Hay ward , J . D . ; C . W . Fox , l . G . ; R . W . Williams , Organist ; li . Potter , P . M . ; W . S . J . Gilbert , Prov . G . T yler Middlesex , Ty ler . The charges were then ably delivered , and the ceremony of installation was concluded . The work was so well

done , that at its completion a cordial vote of thanks—and the same to be entered on the lodge minute book—was given to Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M . anel Secretary , for his good working , and the excellent manner he had performed the ceremony of installation . This compliment

was duly acknowledged b y the reci pient- Some brethren were proposed for joining , and candidates for initiation . A committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws of the lodge , and to decide the amount to be given from the lodge funds to the testimonial which was to be presented to lire ) , j . T . Moss , for iiis valuable services whilst

in the chair , and during his year of office . Some other important business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to a marquee , where a good banquet was served , under the superintendence of the energetic young landlord , Bro . R . Lawrence , who , as usual , exerted himself to please his guests ,