Masonic Presentation At Hull.

The I . P . M . suitably acknowledged the presentation . After die formal closing of the lodge , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , where Bro . G . C . Roberts , the W . M . of the Kingston Lodge , in proposing "The Health of Bro .

Tesseyman , " in an eloquent specci - stated that he could fully endorse all tint had been said concerning their I . P . M ., and that mtjhuiirecognising his worth , they had conferred more honour upon themselves than they had upon the recipient of the beautiful jewel , which would be worn by a

worthy man , whom , he hoped , would long five tg wear it . Bro . Tesseyman , in replying to the toast , stated that the presentation had taken him so much by surprise , that he should be much obliged if they would allow him to be as brief

as possible in acknowledging their particular kindness . Lie was , indeed , greatly pleased at having received such a mark of their confidence , which he never for a moment expected , and he could only say that it would always be valued by him as showing how favourably he stood in their good estimation .

1 he evening ternnnatcu m the usual manner . On Wednesday , the annual ball takes place at the Public Rooms , particulars of which will duly rqjpear .

Consecration Of A Lodge At Didsbury, West Lancashire.

CONSECRATION OF A LODGE AT DIDSBURY , WEST LANCASHIRE .

An interesting event took place at the pleasant village of Didsbury ( about live miles south of Manchester ) on the occasion of consecrating the new Lodge " Architect , " on Friday ,

5 th January . Present : Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , V . W . D . P . G . M . ; Wylie , P . O . Treas . ; Barber , P . P . G . Trcas . East Lan . ; Alpass , P . G . S . ; Mott , P . P . G . D . ; Seed , P . G . O . East Lan . ; Masters , Pochin , Oilman , Nathan . Robinson , Ward , Bedford , ecc .

The lodge was opened in form at 2 . 30 p . m . The V . W . D . P . G . M . presided , and addressed the brethren on the nature of the

meeting , calling on the Prov . G . Secretary to state the wishes of the brethren , and the proceedings they had taken with respect to the lodge . The P . G . Secretary addressed the Presiding Officer , stating that several brethren ( naming

them , having been desirous of forming a new lodge , had submitted the usual petition to the M . W . Grand Master of England for a warrant of constitution , and he had received a warrant from the M . W . G . M . authorising them to form a lodge

under the style and title of the " Architect , " No . 1375 , l' ° meet at Didsbury , in the western province of the county of Lancashire , on the first Friday of every month , and which he would now read . ( Read accordingly . )

The V . W . D . P . G . M . addressed the brethren of the new lodge , and inquired whether they still approved of the brethren named in the warrant as their officers ?

The assent having been signified , the Presiding Officer called on the Chaplain to deliver an oration , after which an anthem ( 133 rd Psalm ) was effectively sung . The first portion of the consecration prayer was then given as follows

" Almighty God , Great Architect of the Universe , Creator of all things , Judge of all men , look down , we pray Thee , with favour and mercy upon the work which we have in hand . We desire , O God , to consecrate this lodge to Thy

honour and ourselves to Thy service , that , united by the holy tie of brotherhood , we may walk worthily as Thy children to our lives' end , " & c . " So mote it be . " Chant , " Glory to Thee , O Lord . " All the brethren knelt whilst the

Presiding Officer pronounced the Invocation . S . M . I . B . The lodge was uncovered , and Bros . Wylie , Alpass , and Mott , Prov . Grand Officers , carried the cornucopia , wine , and oil three times round the lodge ( solemn music being performed during the procession ) , then halted in the East .

Anthem , " Glory be to God , " & e . The Chaplain carried the censer three times round the lodge ( solemn music being performed during his progress ) , then , halting in the East , delivered the second portion of the consecration prayer as follows ; " By Thy favour may this lodge long

Consecration Of A Lodge At Didsbury, West Lancashire.

endure and flourish , happy , united , free as a temple not made with hands , devoted to Thy service , built up to Thy glory , and protected by Thy almighty power . " S . M . I . B . Anthem , "Glory to God , " & e . The V . W . D . P . G . M . presiding constituted the lodge in ancient form as

follows : " By virtue of the authority committed to me by the R . W . P . G . M ., I hereby constitute and form you into a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , under the style , title , and designation of the ' Architect' Lodge , and empower you to meet and act as a regular lodge , and to practice the rites and ceremonies of our Order according

to our ancient landmarks and the Constitutions of the Craft . " S . M . I . B . The Hallelujah chorus was sung by the vocalists and those present with great effect . The V . W . D . P . G . M . then vacated the chair , which was occupied by Bro . Mott , P . P . G . D .,

for the purpose of installing Bro . Heywood Masters , W . M .-designate , and investment of officers . Bros . Alpass and Barber presented the W . M .-designate to Bro . Mott for installation . Bro . Mott installed the W . M .-designate and invested the different officers in his usual masterly style . The Prov . Grand Lodge retired in form at

4 . 45 p . m ., the new Lodge " Architect . " being closed in due and ancient form by its W . M . and officers immediately afterwards , when the brethren sat down to dinner , provided by Mr . R . II . Crisp in his usual excellent style , and spent a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .

Masonic Ball At Prescot.

MASONIC BALL AT PRESCOT .

The fifth annual Masonic ball of the Lodge of Loyalty , No . 86 , Prescot , near Liverpool , took place on Thursday night , TSIII inst ., at the Old Courthouse , and proved in every respect a great success . The arrangements were of the most complete and satisfactory character , and as the

ball was given in aid of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , the brethren entrusted with its organisation deserve credit , not only for a merry meeting to many , but for giving substantial help to a most deserving Institution .

The ball was under the patronage of Bros . Sir Thomas George Fermor-I Iesketh , Bart ., M . P . R . W . Prov . Grand Master West Lancashire ; the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . D . G . M . West Lancashire ; lion . F . Stanley , P . G . S . W . West Lancashire ; Maior Wilson , P . G . I . W . West

Lancashire , the Right . Hon . the Marquis of Ilartington , R . W . P . G . M . Derbyshire ; the Rt . Hon . Lord de Tabley , R . W . Prov . Grand Master Cheshire ; the Right Hon . Viscount Combermere , R . W . P . Prov . IXG . M . Cheshire ; and a number of other brethren holding various offices in the Masonic world .

1 he hall had been handsomely decorated for the occasion by Bro . Williams , of Prescot , assisted by Bro . Fowler , and the effect produced by the Masonic devices , landscapes , and other decorations on the walls , with banneis suspended from

the roof , was pleasing in the extreme . A number of plants were kindly lent by Mr . W . L . Evans , and placed at the main entrance to the hall . The dancing cloth for the floor was provided b y Messrs . Week , of Wigan , as last year .

The visitors numbered nearl y 100 , and amongst the most prominent were the following partisans of Masonry : Bros . J . R . Goepel , X . and P . Z ., E . Viceroy of the KR . C . C , & C . ; II . Scott , J . W . 86 , K . T ., and K .. R . C . C . ; R . Martin , S . S 2 ; T . Knight . 186 , 104 , and 86 , P . S . W . ;

Mrs . Knight , . Miss Knight , Bro . R . Corke , 86 , I . G . ; Miss Corke , Bros . R . Young , 86 , J . Fowler , jun . 86 , W . Tyrer , 86 , T . A . Cross , 107 , H . Hitsfield , 1 , B . Oppenheim , 86 , Mrs . Oppenheim , Mr . S . E . Jones , Bros . J . B . Mackenzie , 349 , Hosker , S . L . Gurney , Org . 8 97 , Comp . Chap .

S 6 , Mr . W . Hackshaw , Mr . C . F . Johnson , Fern Hill , litiyton ; Mr . J . Grame , Huyton ; Mr . W . R . Wainwrigbt , Bro . W . Holme , 86 , . Miss A . Holme , Bro . T . Grime , Warrington 14 . 8 ; Mr . W . A . . Meadows , Mr . j . G . Hogg , Mrs .

Hog-Mr . James Berry , Mrs . Berry , . Mr . W . Clarke , Rock Ferry ; Mr . W . Waring , Mrs . Waring , Mr . Syred , Mrs . Syred , Mr . H . S . Welch , Miss E . Fowler , Mr . W . J . Dunn , Miss Butcher , Mr . Henry Fair , Mr . W . Evans , Mrs . Evans , Mr .

Masonic Ball At Prescot.

Henry Cross , Mr . J . D . Banks , Miss Fowler , Miss Kellie , Mr . Jameson , Bro . R . D . Simpson , S 6 , Mrs . Simpson , Mr . W . J . Roberts , Leach Hall ; Bro . Vidiano , 86 , Mrs . Vidiano , Miss M . Huntington , Air . T . Beasley , Mrs . Beasley , Miss Adderley , Mr . C . Caldwell , Mrs . Caldwell , Mr .

j . Beaumont , St . Helens ; Mrs . Beaumont , Mr . H . Barton , St . Helens ; Mrs . Barton , Bro . Capt . Birchall , 86 , Mr . Edward Spencer , Mr . George Welsby , Miss Weisby , Mr . E . Kirkconnel , Mr . T . Layland , Miss Lea , Mr . Jos . Welsby , West Derby ; Mrs . T . Welsh )' , Mr . W . C . Lawson ,

Mr . II . Baxter , Rainhill ; Bro . J . C . Robertson , K . R . C . C ., Mrs . J . S . Robertson , Miss Nellie Robertson , Mr . J . P . Pearson , Mrs . Calvert , Miss Calvert , Dr . " Hall . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , and was

continued with unabated pleasure up to three m the morning , to the music , of Mr . Martin ' s excellent quadrille band , from Liverpool . Mr . J . Fowler , jun ., and Air . R , D . Simpson officiated as Masters of Ceremonies .

The refreshments , provided by Mr . F . Beaumont , of the Royal Hotel , were unexceptional , as , indeed , were the entire ball arrangements .

The Pythagorean Ball.

THE PYTHAGOREAN BALL .

On Thursday evening , the 18 th mst ., a grand Masonic ball , under the patronage of the Pythagorean Lodge and Chapter , No . 79 , was held at the Shi ]) Tavern , Greenwich . Nearly 200 ladies and gentlemen were present , and the whole of the resources of that large establishment were

laid under contribution for the occasion . At one o ' clock the company adjourned to supper , which was of the most recherche description , and was presided over by Bro . I . J . H . Wilkins ( President ) and Bro . H . S . Boate ( Vice-President ) . Bro . Pycroit ( the manager ) deserves every praise

for his exertions in everything connected with the hotel department . The Stewards and the Hon . M . C . ( Bro . Shaw ) were indefatigable in promoting the happiness and convenience of all present , The diversified Masonic regalia formed a pleasing contrast to the usual sombreness of

the gentlemen ' s costume , while the varied hues of the ladies' dresses and the brightness of their smiles formed a tout ensemble which will long be remembered by those who had the pleasure of witnessing it . Dancing was not concluded until

nearly six o ' clock , and every one hoped that this ( the first ) should beonlyaprelude to a long series of Masonic balls in Greenwich . The Stewards may , indeed , congratulate themselves upon having achieved a great success .

Tin- ; Annual Festival of the Sphinx Lodge of Instruction , will be held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Cambcrwcll , on Saturday , the 27 th inst ., at 6 p . m . THE Annual Festival of the United Pilgrims '

Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 , will be held at the usual place of meeting , the Duke of Edinburgh Tavern , Shepherd ' s-lane , Brixton , on the evening of Friday , February 9 U 1 , at six o ' clock . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , Szc , the

Hon . ' Sec . of the lodge , will be installed as W . M . by Bro . Edward Worthington , PAL 507 , and will preside at the banquet . A most agreeable and instructive evening is anticipated , and

from the experience we have had of the excellent character of the working of this lodge under the Preceptorship of Bro . Thomas , P . M ., we can confidently recommend a visit on the above

occasion . FUEEMASOXKY I . M NORTH WALES . —On Wednesday , the 10 th instant , the new Bala Lodge , No . 13 6 9 , was opened under dispensation of the R . W . P . G . M ., at the Plascoch Hotel ( Bro .

Harwood ' s ) , by Bro . John Jackson , PAL S 23 , as W . M . ; Bro . John Moulding , of Lodge 823 , as S . W . ; and Bro . Captain Tottenham , as J . W The lodge was opened for preliminary business and receiving propositions , and , judging from

the manner in which the opening was conducted , with the number of propositions received , there seems to be every indication that the lodge will become one of the most successful in the province . The formal consecration of the lodge will take place during the ensuing summer .