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interest that Bro , Wright bad taken in every duty allotted to him , and felt every confidence that in the proud position he now occupied the brethren would never have cause to regret placing him thevc . The toast was wyll received , and the W . M ., in reply , said he thanked Bro . Ingham sincerely for his kind wishes , and the brethren for so heartily responding to the toast . He felt very proud at having attained the ' position he had so long

desired ; and , at the same time , he felt grateful to the P . M . ' s and brethren for rallying around and supporting him as they had done , and with such help he felt lie could do all in his power to warrant their confidence during his year of office . In proposing " The Health of the Installing Master , " Bro . Moorsi P . M ., said he was sure the announcement of such a toast would receive the enthusiasm from the brethren it deserved , as no one member had dene

more for the welfare of their lodge than Bro . Cumings . Bro . Moors also remarked that it was very pleasing to notice so many faces there that evening that ' had been associated with the lodge since its formation , and there was only one familiar face absent , which was that of Bro . Hall , P . M ., whom he ( Bro . Moors ) understood he was at the present time in Cape Town , where he was no doubt doing his duty . In concluding his remarks , Bro . Moors said he

did not think for so young a lodge they could be accused of want of hospitality , inasmuch as he had noticed many faces present that he had had the pleasure of seeing there year after year , and he felt very glad that , possessing so expert a brother as their Installing " Master , there would not be any occasion to seek the assistance of other lodges when such work was required to be done as had been so satisfactorily performed that day ; and he trusted that when the time

arrived , which he hoped would be far distant , that Bro . Cumings thought fit to sever his connection with the lodge , that he would do his utmost to instruct one or two brethren to follow in the footsteps of so worthy a brother . Bro . Cumings , replying , said that the pleasure of installing the W . M . had been greatly enhanced by the knowledge that Bro . Wright was his proposer in Masonry , and such a pleasure rarely falls to the lot of any Mason .

Bro . Cumings , in thanking Bro . Moors forhis kind remarks , said he had always taken a great interest in the welfare of their lodge , and had never considered any duty a trouble . He had always been , and hoped still to be , of service . He could well afford to sit down now as a P . M ., having worked his way up , step by step , to that honourable position , and he thought that the younger brethren should be stimulated by the same desire to attain that coveted

distinction . Bro . Cumings also referred to the late Bro . Romaine Callender , who -onsecrated the lodge and installed Bros . Simpson and Hall ; and he ( Bro . Cumings ) felt sure that the members of the Ashbury Lodge would be glad to know that they need not go outside the lodge for assistance when work was required to be performed . He thanked them all for their kind expressions of appreciation for his humble efforts , which he would at any time be

pleased to render . Bro . Reynolds , S . W ., next rose , and , in culogstic terms , proposed " 1 'he Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Niewton . " At -the same time he felt very pleased on behalf of the members to present him with a Past Masters jewel in acknowledgment of the services he had rendered during his year of office . This announcement was received with applause , and after it had subsided , Bro .

Newton rose and returned thanks in suitable terms for the handsome present . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , and a most enjoyable evening was enlivened by some excellent singing from Bros . j . H-. Greenwood , W . Dumville , and Peels , whilst our talented brethren Bros , R . Dottie and Daniel Donbavand delighted their hearers with some masterly readings , the latter brother ' s "Dream of Eugene Aram " being artistically rendered .

LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — There are vcry few lodges in the extensive provinces of West Lancashire which has more clearly justified its consecration and dedication to Freemasonry than the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 . It embraces many true and working brethren ; has held a front place in the work of charity , which is at once the glory and the honour of the Craft ; has lone- enjoyed a succession of admirable Masters ,

Wardens and officers , by whom the g lorious ritual of our Order has been rendered worthy of its place , and it has been attended by an amount of prosperity which it has well and honestly deserved . The brethren gathered in strong force on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , for the purpose of assisting at the celebration of the eighth anniversary of the lodge ' s consecration . It may be stated that the membership consists mainly of

brethren of the Hebrew persuasion , and the energy and euthusiasm which marked the proceedings on this occasion showed how heartily the brethren took up and promoted the best interests of the Craft . An interesting announcement was also made during the proceedings that a new Royal Arch Chapter would soon be consecrated in connection with the lodge , which will no doubt add greatly to its reputation and usefulness .

The lodge was duly opened on Monday last by Bro . S . J . Henochsberg , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . M . Aronsberg , S . W . ; M . P . Tueski , J . W . ; IT . A- Tobias , I . P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; S . Schonstadt , P . M . ; Alex . Jones , P . M . ; Alex . Levy , P . P . G . S . D . Griqualand ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . fcaber , Secretary ; II . F . Wright , S . D . ; D . Gabrielson , J . D . ; H . M . Silver . I . G ., and others . A large number of visitors were

present , among whom were Bros . H . S . Alpass , 1 . G . Sec ; LP . Piatt , P . B . J . G . W . Cheshire ; W . Ashley Clayton , P . G . J . W . ; J . S . Beauford , P . P . G . J . W . ; Dr . Baily , P . G . S . ; Councillor ? . Ball , W . M . 673 ; Dr . IT . Pitts , W . M . 1620 ; W . Marquis , W . M . 537 ; and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . Maurice Aronsberg , ' S . W ., was duly presented , and installed in true Masonic fashion by Bro . Henochsbergthe retiring W . M . After the usual

, honours , the following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . Rev . Professor J . Prag , Chap , ( by proxy ); Rev . Dr . W . Stern , Deputy Chaplain ; S . Schonstadt , P . M ., M . C . ; M . P . Tueski , S . W . ; Jos . Saber , J . W . ; M . Hart , P . M ., 'Treasurer ( re-elected ); IT . F . Wright , Secretary '; 1 ) . Gabrielson , S . D . ; IT . M . SilverJ . D . ; M . Baum , I . G . ; P . S . Levy , S . S . ; IT .

, Archer , J . S . ; E . Capstick , A . S . ; Samuel J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; W . H . Ball was re-elected T y ler . After the ceremony the new W . M . opened his year of office by very creditably initiating two gentlemen into the At the banquet which followed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the proceedings

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a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . on behalf of the lodge , and suitably acknowledged by that brother . In responding for "The P . G . Officers , " Bro . Alpass . congratulated the lodge upon the hearty feeling existing between all religious denominations in the Craft , and incidentally mentioned that the P . G . M ., the Fail of Lathom , would in all probability honour the lodge with his presence at the consecration of their new chapter on Tuesday next .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting- for the installation of Master of this lodge tooK place on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel . 'The brethren and their visitors musteredTat 3 p . m ., and soon after that hour Bro . J . T . Sellers , the W . M ., opened his lodge . He was supported by Bros . G . Simpson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; M . Milhngton ,

J . W . ; A . T . B . Turner , S . D . ; T . D . Smith , as J . D . ; with several other Past Masters and brethren , and a number of visitors . As soon as the minutes were confirmed , and a successful ballot taken for a candidate , the chair was taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., who acted as Installing Master , and appointed as his Wardens for the ceremony Bros . j . S . Cumberland , P . M ., and G . Balmford ,

P . M . The W . M . elect was then presented by the outgoing W . M ., and the ceremony of installation proceeded with , and the W . M . was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and afterwards saluted and greeted . The working tools were given in each Degree by Bro . C . G . Padel , P . M . The W . M . then proceeded ta ' invest his officers , the address in each case being given by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M .

The Installing Master gave the address from the \ Vest to the W . M ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland that to the Wardens , and the Installing Master the final charge to the brethren . The following is the list of officers appointed : Bros . J . T . Seller , I . P . M . ; Jas . Kay , S . W . ; M . Millington , J . W . ; Rev . Jas . Kay , Chap . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Sec ; T . Humphries , Assist . Sec ;

A . T . B . Turner , S . D . ; W . J . Girling , J . D . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., M . C . j R . Walker , Assist . M . C . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Davis , Org . ; J . R . Jackson , I . G . ; W . B . Dyson and Brown , Stewards ; and P . Pearson , Tyler . Bro . T . B . Whytehead presented to the lodge , on behalf of Bro . A . M . Broadley , P . M ., P . D . P . G . M . Tunis and Malta , who is an honorary member

of the lodge , a rare French work , being a defence of freemasonry against the Papal Bulls . At the same time , he read a fraternal message from Bro . Broadley , stating that lie had procured the book at Sfax , and conveying warmest greetings to thelodge . Bro . Whytehead also read a warm letter of congratulation to the lodges from Bro . Hughan , of Truro . Several other letters from prominent Yorkshire

Masons were also read , apologising for non-attendance from various causes . On the motion of Bro . Cumberland , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Broadley for his gift , and to Bro . Hughan and other brethren for their fraternal aidandassistancesincethelodgehad been founded . Bro . Whytehead was re-elected to the office of Charity Representative of the lodge for the Provincial Association . The

name of a candidate for initiation was proposed and seconded and the lodge was Closed amidst the " Hearty good Wishes " of the visitors and brethren . Amongst the visitors present we noticed Bros . | . Todd , P . M . 2 G 3 ; Rev . W . C . I . ukis , P . M . S 37 ; W . Harrison , P . M . S 37 ; J . Barker , P . M . 1102 ; S . Middleton , P . M . 1760 ; F . Smith , W . M . S 37 ; H . Rymer , P . M . 1337 J J- S . Rymer , S . W . 236 ; G .

Kirby , J . W . 23 G ; A . M . White , | . T . Foster , W . Smith , J . Redfare , C . Anderson , IT . C . Pickersgill , E . J . de Salis , W . H . Godby , and others . At six o ' clock the brethren met at a banquet served in excellent style by Bro . IT . Churchill . The W . M . presided and was supported by most of the brethren named above . 'The list of toasts was not long but embraced most of the

topics usually dealt with . The toast of " 'The Prov . Grand Lodge" was responded to by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., P . J . P . G . W . 'The newly installed . Master and the Installing Master paid one another the usual compliments . The J . W . responded for the "Officers of the lodge . " Bro . " Whytehead proposed "The Sister Lodges " and Bro . M . Rooke , W . M ., of the York Lodge responded . Bro . Balmford proposed "The Visitors" and Bros . Rev . W . C .

Lukis , of Ripon , and J . Barker , of Mirheld resricndcd . Bro . Cumberland , Provincial Charity Steward , made a capital speech in reply to " Masonic Charities , " and a very pleasant evening was passed , several brethren contributing by their vocal efforts to the harmony of the night . _ The toast list itself was again a work of art , from an original medieval design by Bro . Whytehead , each toast being accompanied by a quotation from Chaucer or some other quaint writer .

GOSPORT . —Prince of Wales ' s Lodge ( No 1705 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 27 th of October , for the purpose of installing the W . M ., at the lodge rooms , India Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . the Count Des-Geneys supported by his officers , and the usual business having been transacted the report of the Audit

Committee was read and confirmed , as well as a ballot taken for the 'Treasurer for the ensuing year , when a unanimous vote was recorded for Bro . A . Knight , J . D . At the same time the brethren of the lodge desired to express their acknowledgment of the services rendered by the late 'Treasurer , by passing and recording a unanimous vote of thanks to Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , P . M ., P . G . J . D .

The ceremony of installation was proceeded with , when Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . M . 903 , P . P . G . J . D ., presented Bro . the Count Des-Geneys , W . M . and W . M . elect , to the Installing Master Bro . G . Grant , I . P . M ., for the benefit of re-installation . The ceremony having been most ably conducted , the lodge passed a unanimous vote of thanks to the Installing Master , which being expressed by the W . M .

was suitably responded to by the I . M ., Bio . G . Grant . 1 he W . M . invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year-. Bros . T . Batchelor , I ' . P . G . Org . as S . W . ; W . F . Burrell , J . W . ; A . Knight , Treas . ; G . Darby , Sec ; A . J . Cave , S . D . ; J . S . Senior , J . D . ; W . M . Chalcraft , ' I . G . ; A . Miller , D . C ; J . Howell and K . Eraser , Stewards ; and L . Cauvin , Tyler .

Arming the members of the lodge and visitors jircsent were Bros . M . E . Frost , P . M . 257 and 142 ' S , P . G . 'Treas . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . M . 903 , P . P . G . J . D . ; Capt . Balliston , R . N ., 1705 ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . M . 1705 , P . G . J . D . ; R . W . Mitchell , P . M . 903 ; V . Brown , P . M . 003 , P . G . Purst . ; R . W . Downing , W . M . 903 , P . G . Stwd . ; VV . Touhy , P . M . 342 and 1428 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . P . Arnold , W . M .

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I 42 S ; J . R . Hayman , W . M . 257 ; G . Bond , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Osborne , P . M . 4 S 7 ; J . Patterson , W . M . 431 ; J . Palsgrave , W . M . 4 S 7 ; W . Green , P . M . 3 S 7 ( I . C . ) and 1717 ; C . J . E . Mumby , 1705 ; G . Dean , 4 S 7 ; B . E . Horn , 903 ; D . J . Gilmour and W . A . Hill , Stwds . 309 ; G . Weller , 35 ; J . Mares , 142 S ; A . Jolliffe , J . D . 257 ; C A . Pates , J . VV . Leaver , and R . P . Briant 1705 .

, After the conclusion of the ceremony the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the visitors and brethren , numbering about forty , adjourned to an elegant banquet provided by the host , Bro . Kingswell , and , after spend ng an agreeable evening in fraternal amity , diversified by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts and by singing , the brethren retired at a late hour .

PORTSMOUTH . —Landport Lodge ( No . 1776 ) . —On the 17 th inst . the installation of Bro . T . H . Williams , of this lodge , took place at the Masonic Hall , Commercialroad . There was a very large attendance present to witness the ceremony , which was done in a manner reflecting great credit on the Installing Master , W . Bro . E . S . Main . The following were the officers appointed and

invested for the ensuing year : Bros . C . G . Adams , I . P . M . ; G . T . Cunningham , S . W . ; J . F . Bacigalupo , J . W . ; J . G . Niven , Treasurer ; G . Burbridge , Sec ; | . M . Foster , Asst . Sec ; G . Drake , S . D . ; A . Russell , J . D . ; A . H . Hancox , I . G . ; Wm . Mills , Organist ; P . Murch , D . C . ; C . F . Brown and T . IT . Casey , Stewards ; and J . F .

Parkinson , Tyler . After the business of the lodge a very handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M . as a mark of appreciation from the brethren for the satisfactory and zealous manner in which he had carried out his duties during the year . At the conclusion of the lodge a most recherche banquet was partaken of in the banqueting hall .

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PROSPERITY LODGE ( No / 65 ) . —The annual supper of this lodge took place at Bro . MaidwelTs , Hercules Tavern , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . < hicken , W . M . ; Roberts , S . W . ; Shadier , J . W . ; Feny , Brown , Maidwell , Bond , Marshall , Davidson , Clements , Rich , Walker , Daniel , Haynes , Hollands , Moss , and Harold .

The lodge was opened and closed in due form . The brethren did full justice to the excellent repast , provided by Host Maidwell . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , occasion was taken to present Bro . Moss , the indefatigable Preceptor , and his wife with a small token of the brethren ' s appreciation of his services . Bro . Moss having responded in suitable terms , the toasts of " The Secretary ,

Bro . Hollands ; " " The Treasurer , Bro . Maidwell , ; " and " Bro . Brown , Past Master , Secretary of the Benevolent Association connected with this Lodge of Instruction , " were given and severally responded to . Bro . Brown stated that the sum of £ 2 So had been sent to the different Masonic Charities during the last eighteen months . The evening was enlivened by the harmony of Bros . Marshall , Bond , Shadier , Maidwell , Davidson , Haynes , and

Hollands . The regular weekly meeting of the above lodge also took place on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at Bro . Maid well ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . C , when there were present Bros . Chicken , W . M . ; Clement , S . W . ; Shadier , J . W . ; Posener , S . D . ; Harris , J . D . ; . D . Moss , Preceptor ; Kleingcnstein , Sec . ; Hollands " , Walker , Brown , Hansbecker , Mann , Roberts , Keys , Daniels , Herald , and others .

Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Klengenstein was entrusted . The W . M . then worked the ceremony of raising . The Auditors' report of the Benevolent Fund connnected with the lodge was submitted and adopted , and the

following sums were unanimously set apart from the balance in hand : £ 1 is . to the "Old People ' s" Christmas entertainment , and £ 5 5 s . to the funds of the same excellent Institution , upon the list of Bro . Chciken , the W . M . of the Alother Lodge . Bro . Clemow was elected to be W . M . for Tuesday next , the 29 th inst ., and the lodge was closed in harmony .

ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . W . Yctton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , H ., under the presidency of Bro . T . W . [ ones , P . M ., who was assisted by Bros . I . P . Cohen , P . M . / S . W . ; ' J . R . Shinglield , J . W . ; A . Abrahams , S . D . ; L . C Has- ' lip , J . D . ; Macgregor , Horlev , Job , Huxley , Exridge , Hughes , Taylor , W . Musto , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . tl . Stejmeris , Hon . Sec . ; Yetton , P . M ., 'Treas . ; Wm . Iron ,

1579 ( visitor ); and others . The lodge liaving been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were submitted and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was in due course worked , Bro . Horley being candidate . The whole of the Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Secretary , assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . Iron , 1579 , was duly elected a member , and Bro . Cohen also elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , and the lodge was closed .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —The regular weekl y . meeting-of the above lodge was held at Bro . J . Clayton ' s the Duke ' s Head , 79 , Whitcchapel-road , K ., on the iSth " inst . Bros . G . A . Payne was W . M . ; Hopkins , S . W . ; Richardson . J . W . ; Lloyd , S . D . ; Chown , J . D . ; Job , I . G . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Musto , P . M ., Sec ; and there were also present Bros . Defiiez , West ,

Mitchell , Loane , laylor , Dix , Gaskell , Bullwincle , Adams , Stewart , Clements , Moss , J . Clayton , A . Benabo , Barnes , P . M . ; Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read . After Bro . Loane had been interrogated , the ceremony of raising was worked in a careful manner , Bro . Loane being the candidate . Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M ., worked the 1 st , 2 nd ,

and 3 rd Sections of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . Adams , 1 GS 7 , was admitted a member of the lodge , and Bro . Hopkins was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . The business to be performed will , : according to the revised bye-laws , consist of working as •'

many of the Sections as the usual hours of meeting will , permit . Among the brethren who have promised to assist are Bros . West , 933 ; Stewart , 127 S ; Richardson , 174 ; Cohen , P . M . 205 ; Moss , S . D . 1275 ; Cundick , P . M . 1421 ; Stephens , S . D . 1623 ; Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Hop- : kins , 740 j and others , . ... »• - .. « *>