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which Bros . Williams , Palmer , and others replied . The W . M . gave a special toast for the Freemason , which he complimented on thc faithfulness of its reports , and made several favourable personal references to that paper ' s representatives . Bro . H . Massey acknowledged the compliment , and thanked the brethren for the very cordial reception he always met with both in the Domatic Lodge and
in other Masonic assemblies . Bro . Daly gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren , who had been enlivened with some good music and singing by some of their number , and by Bro . Charles Huelson ' s representation of the scene between Sir Pertinax MacSycophant and his son , separated early . JORDAN LODGE ( No . 201 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and respected lodge was held at
Freemasons' Hall on the 19 th inst . under most favourable prospects . The brethren being summoned to meet at three o ' clock , shortly after that time lodge business commenced by reading the minutes and considering report of the audit committee , which recommended £ 10 to be invested , in addition to the benevolent fund in connection with this lodge . These being confirmed , the ceremonies of passing and raising were very ably gone through by Bro . Peter
Wagner , W . M . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Peter Robinson , W . M . and Secretary , proceeded to instal Bro . Elsam , P . M . S 89 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , and W . M . elect , in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , when the most hearty congratulations wcre accorded to Bro . Elsam in that high position . The newly-elected W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , after which the addresses were given in a very impressive manner , and listened to with marked attention . Bro . Elsam then
initiated Mr . Dunbar and Mr . Schwarz into Masonry in a masterly style , giving great promise for future working . A very pleasing duty then devolved on the W . M ., that of investing the retiring W . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in so doing , highly eulogised Bro . Wagner for his untiring efforts , as also thc great attention and ability given to the lodge during his year of office . Bro . Wagner warmly
expressed his thanks to tJie lodge for thc great kindness shown him , and with feelings of emotion assured his brethren that he would still continue his exertions in promoting the welfare of his mother lodge . Business being now ended , the lodge was duly closed , the brethren and their friends adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet , which gave thc most unqualified satisfaction to all , and rcflecteel great
credit on Bro . Dawkins ' s new management . Bro . Davage , P . M . and D . C , as is usual , left nothing to be desired to meet the comforts of all . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Veal , 889 , P . M ., etc . ; Hurst , W . M . 1512 ; Nash , W . M . 86 5 j Garrod , P . M . 1540 ; Benton , 889 , and others . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts , as also that of " The Initiates , " "Visitors , " Sec , wcre given in a feeling manner ,
and very ably responded to and after a very enjoyable evening all separated , highly pleased , and looking forward to a very propitious year for Old Jordan . PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 15 th inst , when a large number of members and visitors wcre present . Among others
were the W . M ., Bro . D . Trusler ; C . Burgess , S . W . ; H . Payne , P . M ., acting as J . W . in consequence of the decease of the late Bro . Withall ; Thomas Poore , P . M ., Sec . and Treas . ; James Stevens , P . M . ; C . P . McKay , S . D . ; Woolfe , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; McMurray , D . C ; Spicgal , Stwd . ; W . Stcedman , Tyler ; Davis , Burton , Shcadd , P . M . ; Mitchell , Gunner , Blogg , Holliday , Huntley , King ,
Sanders , Treves , Lilley , Mills , Willshire ; and visitors , Bros . C . H . Porter , 147 ; XV . Howell , 183 ; John Sycr , 1017 ; J . B . Pillinger , 1339 ; J . Bain , 360 ; W . B . Miller , 1420 ; E . Bye , 141 ; and P . E . Biddlecome , 720 . The business gave practical evidence of the progress of thc lodge and of its growing importance , and comprised ceremonial working in the three degrees . Bros . King ,
Gunner , Treves , and Holliday were duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., with separate ceremony by thc W . M ., assisted by Bro . Stevens , P . M ., who delivered the traditional history . Bro . Blogg was passed to the degree of F . C . Ballots having proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . G . Lambert , C . Richardson , and W . Simpson , those gentlemen were introduced and duly initiated into
the Order . Bro . Spicgal kindly offered to represent the lodge as Steward at thc ensuing festival of thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a donation from the charity fund of the lodge was voted on his list . Three gentlemen wcre proposed as candidates for initiation at next meeting . The claims of the distressed relatives of a
deceased brother were not forgotten , and the necessary steps were taken to afford relief . The lodge having been thus at work for a period of five hours , was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for well-earned refreshment . Time pressing , thc usual Masonic and complimentary toasts were given and responded to with consistent brevity , and the brethren separated .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1558 )'—A meeting of this loelge was held at thc Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Thurselay , nth Jan ., 1877 . There were present Bros . W . S . Cackctt , W . M . ; T . Slcap , S . W . ; W . Mitchell , J . W . ; W . Snowden , I . P . M ., Treas . ; I . Dunn , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Runacres , S . D . ; W . Chalk , | . D . ; E . W . Boyton , I . G . ; C . E . Power , D . C . ; T . Taylor , W . S . ;
J . H . Swan , Org . Also Bros . li . Mclllroy , H . Kember , J . Dixon , T . C . Corpe , J . Emms , W . G . Bntt , C . Sims , G . E . Beach , J . E . Pentrcath , W . Fi . di , W . Malthouse , J . R . Smith . Also visitors , Bros . W . Mitchell , sen ., 51 ; 11 . Kember , sen . ; G . A . Watkins , Treas . 1383 ; E . G . Webster , 72 ; M . S . Larlham , P . M . 1539 ; J . Summers , Ebury , F . Pirn , Causton , J . King , P . M . 193 ; J . Mabey , 689 ;
C . F . T . Strube , 72 ; II . Hopkins , 1199 ; C . B . Wright , 1319 ; N . E . Thompson , 147 ( 1 ; C . E . Thompson , 1158 . The lodge was opened in due form , anel the minutes read and confirmed . Ballots for Messrs . A . Stroud , F . Bardo , T . M . Deacon , and W . Newnham , were unanimous in each case . Messrs . A . Stroud , F . Bardo , and T . M . Dcacoi being present , were duly initiated . It was 1 loposcel
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by Bro . T . Sleap , S . W ., that Bro . W . Snowden , I . P . M ., Treas ., be Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and that five guineas be voted from the lodge funds for that purpose . This was seconded by Bro . W . Mitchell , S . W ., and carried unanimously . The names of four gentlemen were given and proposed as candidates for initiation at the last lodge meeting . The lodge was then
closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Ail the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . The tone of thc speeches made during the evening showed that thorough cordiality existed in the lodge , and also its increasing and well founded prosperity . The W . M . and officers must be congratulated on their present harmonious working .
GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants' Lodge ( No . 153 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the lodge-rooms , Engineer ' s Lane , on the evening of the ist inst . Bro . E . J . Barker , the W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , supported by Bros . J . J . P . Morgan , P . D . G . S . W . ; R . B . Hepper , D . G . S . W . ; Jos . F . Franceri , acting D . G . Sec . ; L . Beal , P . M . 325 , I . G . ; and
Alex . Ross . W . M . 325 , I . G . There were about 50 other brethren present . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . W , Davis , No . 1331 , as a joining member , which was unanimous ; and tlie W . M . then vacated the chair to Bro . J . J . P . Morgan , who gave thc brethren present a rich treat by the very impressive manner in which he installed Bro . James
Cunningham , S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were then invested : —Bros . E . J . Barker , l . P . M . ; J . Conroy , S . W . ; R . Collins ; J . W . ; H . Hunt , Treas . ; E . Bacon , Sec . ; W . Briggs , S . D . ; D . Roberts , J . D . ; J . Beavon , M . C . ; T . Giles , I . G . ; M . Nolan , Stwd , ; and J . Danino , Tyler . Bro . Morgan then severally addressed the W . M . and his principal officers in his usual
effective manner , and thc brethren pledged the health of their new W . M ., who , in a few appropriate remarks , thanked them for placing him in such a high position , and trusted that at Ihe end of his period of service they would have no occasion to regret the choice they had that night made . Votes of thanks were then unanimously accorded to P . M . Bro . Morgan for his kindness in coming
forward , at some personal inconvenience , to perform the duties of Installing Master ; as also to Past Masters Beal , Hepper , and Franceri , and Bro . A . Ross , W . M . 325 , I . C ., for the able assistance they had rendered in the ceremony of installation . After some routine business , the lodge was closed in due form at 9 p . m ., and the brethren adjourned lo thc banouet-room of the Friendship Lodge ( kindly lent
for the occasion by W . M ., Bro . W . Glassford ) where a recherche supper was subsequently served , in a style that reflected much credit on the Stewards , and gave unbounded satisfaction . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and other customary toasts followed , all ot which were duly honoured and responded to , and the remainder of a most agreeable and very pleasant evening
was spent in harmony , in which the W . M ., Bros . Nolan , Else , White , Bellion and Leys took a prominent part . BARBADOES . —Albion Lodge ( No . igGJ—The stated meeting of this lodge took place on the evening of the 6 th December , when the following members and visitors were present : —Bros . J . T . Crawford , P . M ., and W . M . ; T . C . Marshall , P . M . ; C . A . Waterman , P . M . ; W . J
M . Clarke , P . M . ; F . A . Skeete , W . M . 340 ; G . T . Sampson , P . M . ; E . S . Crawford ( Master elect ) , J . D . Field , M . Wilson , W . Graydon , N . R . Fitzpatrick , T . E . King , S . A . Armstrong , W . FitzThomas , J . W . Williams , J . Gamer , H . T . Armstrong , J . XV . Potter , E . Poyer , H . B . Philipps , E . M . Gittens , R . J . Clinkett , E . W . Terrey , A . B . Fillan , J . Hare , A . Laurie , J . E . Incc , E . M . Howe , of
Crystal Wave Lodge , 338 , Brooklyn . After transacting the regular business of the lodge , the installation of Bro . E . S . Crawford as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months was then proceeded with , after which the several brethren acting as officers were then requested to deliver up the insigni of office , and thc brethren appointed as officers for the ensuing term were invested with their badges and
insignias of office , with thc customary charges to each , viz ., Bros . J . D . Field , S . W . ; W . Graydon , J . W . ; M . Wilson , Sec ; C . A . Waterman , P . M ., Treas . ; N . F . Fitzpatrick , S . D . ; T . E . King , J . D . ; H . T . Armstrong , I . G . ; P . L . Azcvedo , Tyler . P . M . Marshall said it really afforded him much pleasure to sec the very business and Masonic like manner in which the working of thc old
Albion had been conducted during the sitting ( two years ) ot the Master just vacated the chair . He . could not help referring also to thc many improvements visible in the lodge . He particularly referred to the introduction of gas , and also nice sacred music . He moved that a vote of thanks to Bro . P . M . J . T . Crawford , thc retiring Master , be recorded in the minutes of that evening . P . M . J . T .
Crawford returned thanks to the lodge for recording a vote of thanks to Iiim for the success which they attributed to his sitting ; but if by any exertion of his the Craft had been advanced , he felt he could take no special credit , for it was simply a performance of duty . He was glad to see so many Past Masters present that evening , and particularly did he desire to hand over to the especial care of the lodge
W . Bro . G . Sampson , who during his sitting had always rendered him the greatest help . He had been proud to hear the remarks which had fallen from P . M . Marshall , for it was he who had initiated him , and it was he who first showed him the grave responsibility of the Master ' s chair , and although he could never hope to attain his summit , he thought he might yet strive to emulate his bright example . The lodge could always count on his
doing his best to assist them in every way . The Masonic dinner in honour of thc retiring Master came off at the Ice Establishment of Messrs . D . P . Cotton & Co . with great success . The customary toasts were duly and heartily drank by all present , of course commencing wilh "Our Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " then " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , our Grand Master . " LIVERPOOL . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 216 ) .
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—On Thursday evening , the 1 ith inst ., the brethren of this lodge held their fixed regular meeting of the yeaf at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , the chair being occupied by Bro . Wm . Dwerryhouse , W . M . The chair was afterwards taken by Bro . John Jones , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . D . S . Davies as Worshipful Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , and he afterwards invested the
following brethren as his officers : —Bros . W . Dwerryhouse , l . P . M . ; the Rev . J . R . Jenkins , S . W . ; J . G . Bay ley , J . W . ; Wm . Laidlaw , P . M ., Treas . ; R . P . Gill , Sec ; D . D . Costine , S . D . ; W . Wright , J . D . ; J . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; Jos . Skeaf , P . M . Org . ; E . F . Evans , S . S . ; and J . J . Herring , J . S . Bro . W . H . Ball was unanimously reelected Tyler , and duly invested . After the usual business
of attending to communications , and other Masonic matters had been transacted , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Ludlow , the manager of the hotel , and on the cloth being removed , the toast list was proceeded with by the W . M ., the proceedings in the intervals being enlivened by several of the musical members of the lodge . The occasional toasts included
" The New W . M ., " and "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " all of which were duly honoured by the brethren and responded to . After the last toast had been proposed the brethren were called from refreshment to labour , and the lodge was duly and solemnly closed by the W . M ., according to ancient custom , a most enjoyable evening having been spent .
¦ WHITBY . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday afternoon the brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , John-street , West Cliff , at two o ' clock , for the purpose of taking part in the installation of Bro . J . M . Bottomley as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was an imposing assemblage . The Installing Master was Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., and the interesting and impressive
ceremonial was admirably gone through . The officers of the lodge for the ensuing year are as follows : —Bros . J . M . Bottomley , W . M . ; S . Chadwick , S . W . ; W . G . Lockey , J . W . ; F . Thornton , S . D . ; G . T . Crowthcr , J . D . ; W . E . Wolsey , I . G . ; George Elliott , D . C . ; James Wood , Tyler ; fames Maule and Geo . Farrow , Treas ., Stewards ; J . W . Lawson , P . M . ; and J . B . Dale , Sec . The annual banquet
was sat down to at the Royal I lotel at 4 . 30 , and was a most sumptuous repast . There was a goodly number of Past Masters , officers , and brethren . The W . M . presided , and the S . W . was in the vice-chair . The usual Masonic toasts were gone through with harmony and good effect . SOUTHAMPTON . —Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 359 ) . —The installation of Bro . John Clark
as W . M . of this lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on the 25 th inst . The ceremony was performed by Bro . T . P . Payne , one of the oldest Past Masters of the lodge , after the retiring Master ( Bro . C . A . Dyer ) had passed one brother and raised another , there being about fifty members and visitors present . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of the following : —Bros . T . P . Payne , C . A . Dyer ,
E . Booth , XV . Waters , F . Hare , J . W . Dyson , R . Sharpe , Coles , Burtenshaw , Dusautoy , Barford , J . Adams , Gregory , A . J . Miller , and J . R . Weston ; and at the close the new Master invested the officers as follows : — Bros . Geo . Cross , S . W . ; II . P . Arthur , J . W . ; J . R . Weston . P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Miller , P . M ., Sec . ; Tilling , S . D . ; J . Andrews , J . D . ; S . D . Sanby , I . G . ; W . Waters ,
P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; Wcstley , Org . ; Biggs , Tyler ; and Norris and Vare , Assist . Tylers . The subsequent banquet , served by Bro . Dartnall , was attended by about fifty brethren , and passed off in the most successful manner . BANGOR . —St . David's Lodge ( No . 384 ) — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . The
lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Josiah Hughes , assisted by his officers . After the circular calling this lodge had been reael , the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Williams and Mr . John Evans . The report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Archibald
McMillan was presented , obligated , and installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . John Ellis , P . M . 597 , and a member of 3 84 . Thc Board of Installed Masters consisted of W . " Bros . John Ellis , P . M . ; Wm . Bulklcy Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . North Wales and Salop '; R . W . Capt . G . Hunter , P . G . M . East Aberdeenshire , P . G . W . of Greece , and P . M . 757 ; T . Hathawaye , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ;
T . C . Roden , P . M . 755 , P . P . S . G . W . Warwickshire , and P . P . J . G . W . North Wales and Salop ; J . Salmon , P . M . 721 , and P . J . G . W . North Wales and Salop ; J . Hughes , I . P . M . ; John Jones , P . M . ; Robert Robert , P . M . ; Robert Owen , P . M . ; Watson Robinson , P . M . ; W . Mathews , W . M . 721 ; J . Cunnah , l . P . M . 721 ; Sidney Boucher , W . M . Co 6 ; A . F . Snelson , W . M . 597 ; and R . J .
Davids , l . P . M . 606 . The Board closed , and the lodge resumed business . The following brethren were invested : Josiah Hughes , l . P . M . ; W . Jarvis , S . W . ( by proxy ) ; D . Wynn Williams , J . W . ; Robert Owen , P . M ., Treas . ; Donald Cameron , S . D . ; Ellis Roberts , J . D . and Sec . ; J . R . Brown , S . S . ; W . E . Thomas , J . S . ; Wm . Jones , I . G . ; and Wm . Jones , Tyler . During the working of
the lodge two candidates were initiated , and Bro . Sheppard raised . Two gentlemen were proposed . The visitors gave hearty good wishes from their respective lodges , viz ., W . D . P . G . M ., the lodges of thc province ; the R . W . P . G . M . Df East Aberdeenshire , the Grand Lodge of Scotland , his province , am ' the Grand Lodge of Greece ; T . C . Roden , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., 755 ; R . A . Pritchard , S . W . ; W . Mathews , W . M . 721 ; J . Salmon , P . M . 1477 ; Sidney
Boucher , W . M . 606 ; R . J . Davids , 606 ; D . W . Davids , & 06 ; W . E . Davies , 606 ; George Thomas , 606 ; W . P . Elliott , J . W . ; and A . F . Snelson , W . M . 597 . Thelodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Castle I lotel to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . CHESTER . —Cestrian Lodge ( No . 425 ) . — On Thursday , the 18 th , thc brethren of this excellent
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which Bros . Williams , Palmer , and others replied . The W . M . gave a special toast for the Freemason , which he complimented on thc faithfulness of its reports , and made several favourable personal references to that paper ' s representatives . Bro . H . Massey acknowledged the compliment , and thanked the brethren for the very cordial reception he always met with both in the Domatic Lodge and
in other Masonic assemblies . Bro . Daly gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren , who had been enlivened with some good music and singing by some of their number , and by Bro . Charles Huelson ' s representation of the scene between Sir Pertinax MacSycophant and his son , separated early . JORDAN LODGE ( No . 201 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and respected lodge was held at
Freemasons' Hall on the 19 th inst . under most favourable prospects . The brethren being summoned to meet at three o ' clock , shortly after that time lodge business commenced by reading the minutes and considering report of the audit committee , which recommended £ 10 to be invested , in addition to the benevolent fund in connection with this lodge . These being confirmed , the ceremonies of passing and raising were very ably gone through by Bro . Peter
Wagner , W . M . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Peter Robinson , W . M . and Secretary , proceeded to instal Bro . Elsam , P . M . S 89 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , and W . M . elect , in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , when the most hearty congratulations wcre accorded to Bro . Elsam in that high position . The newly-elected W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , after which the addresses were given in a very impressive manner , and listened to with marked attention . Bro . Elsam then
initiated Mr . Dunbar and Mr . Schwarz into Masonry in a masterly style , giving great promise for future working . A very pleasing duty then devolved on the W . M ., that of investing the retiring W . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in so doing , highly eulogised Bro . Wagner for his untiring efforts , as also thc great attention and ability given to the lodge during his year of office . Bro . Wagner warmly
expressed his thanks to tJie lodge for thc great kindness shown him , and with feelings of emotion assured his brethren that he would still continue his exertions in promoting the welfare of his mother lodge . Business being now ended , the lodge was duly closed , the brethren and their friends adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet , which gave thc most unqualified satisfaction to all , and rcflecteel great
credit on Bro . Dawkins ' s new management . Bro . Davage , P . M . and D . C , as is usual , left nothing to be desired to meet the comforts of all . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Veal , 889 , P . M ., etc . ; Hurst , W . M . 1512 ; Nash , W . M . 86 5 j Garrod , P . M . 1540 ; Benton , 889 , and others . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts , as also that of " The Initiates , " "Visitors , " Sec , wcre given in a feeling manner ,
and very ably responded to and after a very enjoyable evening all separated , highly pleased , and looking forward to a very propitious year for Old Jordan . PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 15 th inst , when a large number of members and visitors wcre present . Among others
were the W . M ., Bro . D . Trusler ; C . Burgess , S . W . ; H . Payne , P . M ., acting as J . W . in consequence of the decease of the late Bro . Withall ; Thomas Poore , P . M ., Sec . and Treas . ; James Stevens , P . M . ; C . P . McKay , S . D . ; Woolfe , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; McMurray , D . C ; Spicgal , Stwd . ; W . Stcedman , Tyler ; Davis , Burton , Shcadd , P . M . ; Mitchell , Gunner , Blogg , Holliday , Huntley , King ,
Sanders , Treves , Lilley , Mills , Willshire ; and visitors , Bros . C . H . Porter , 147 ; XV . Howell , 183 ; John Sycr , 1017 ; J . B . Pillinger , 1339 ; J . Bain , 360 ; W . B . Miller , 1420 ; E . Bye , 141 ; and P . E . Biddlecome , 720 . The business gave practical evidence of the progress of thc lodge and of its growing importance , and comprised ceremonial working in the three degrees . Bros . King ,
Gunner , Treves , and Holliday were duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., with separate ceremony by thc W . M ., assisted by Bro . Stevens , P . M ., who delivered the traditional history . Bro . Blogg was passed to the degree of F . C . Ballots having proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . G . Lambert , C . Richardson , and W . Simpson , those gentlemen were introduced and duly initiated into
the Order . Bro . Spicgal kindly offered to represent the lodge as Steward at thc ensuing festival of thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a donation from the charity fund of the lodge was voted on his list . Three gentlemen wcre proposed as candidates for initiation at next meeting . The claims of the distressed relatives of a
deceased brother were not forgotten , and the necessary steps were taken to afford relief . The lodge having been thus at work for a period of five hours , was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for well-earned refreshment . Time pressing , thc usual Masonic and complimentary toasts were given and responded to with consistent brevity , and the brethren separated .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1558 )'—A meeting of this loelge was held at thc Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Thurselay , nth Jan ., 1877 . There were present Bros . W . S . Cackctt , W . M . ; T . Slcap , S . W . ; W . Mitchell , J . W . ; W . Snowden , I . P . M ., Treas . ; I . Dunn , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Runacres , S . D . ; W . Chalk , | . D . ; E . W . Boyton , I . G . ; C . E . Power , D . C . ; T . Taylor , W . S . ;
J . H . Swan , Org . Also Bros . li . Mclllroy , H . Kember , J . Dixon , T . C . Corpe , J . Emms , W . G . Bntt , C . Sims , G . E . Beach , J . E . Pentrcath , W . Fi . di , W . Malthouse , J . R . Smith . Also visitors , Bros . W . Mitchell , sen ., 51 ; 11 . Kember , sen . ; G . A . Watkins , Treas . 1383 ; E . G . Webster , 72 ; M . S . Larlham , P . M . 1539 ; J . Summers , Ebury , F . Pirn , Causton , J . King , P . M . 193 ; J . Mabey , 689 ;
C . F . T . Strube , 72 ; II . Hopkins , 1199 ; C . B . Wright , 1319 ; N . E . Thompson , 147 ( 1 ; C . E . Thompson , 1158 . The lodge was opened in due form , anel the minutes read and confirmed . Ballots for Messrs . A . Stroud , F . Bardo , T . M . Deacon , and W . Newnham , were unanimous in each case . Messrs . A . Stroud , F . Bardo , and T . M . Dcacoi being present , were duly initiated . It was 1 loposcel
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by Bro . T . Sleap , S . W ., that Bro . W . Snowden , I . P . M ., Treas ., be Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and that five guineas be voted from the lodge funds for that purpose . This was seconded by Bro . W . Mitchell , S . W ., and carried unanimously . The names of four gentlemen were given and proposed as candidates for initiation at the last lodge meeting . The lodge was then
closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Ail the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . The tone of thc speeches made during the evening showed that thorough cordiality existed in the lodge , and also its increasing and well founded prosperity . The W . M . and officers must be congratulated on their present harmonious working .
GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants' Lodge ( No . 153 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the lodge-rooms , Engineer ' s Lane , on the evening of the ist inst . Bro . E . J . Barker , the W . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , supported by Bros . J . J . P . Morgan , P . D . G . S . W . ; R . B . Hepper , D . G . S . W . ; Jos . F . Franceri , acting D . G . Sec . ; L . Beal , P . M . 325 , I . G . ; and
Alex . Ross . W . M . 325 , I . G . There were about 50 other brethren present . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . W , Davis , No . 1331 , as a joining member , which was unanimous ; and tlie W . M . then vacated the chair to Bro . J . J . P . Morgan , who gave thc brethren present a rich treat by the very impressive manner in which he installed Bro . James
Cunningham , S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were then invested : —Bros . E . J . Barker , l . P . M . ; J . Conroy , S . W . ; R . Collins ; J . W . ; H . Hunt , Treas . ; E . Bacon , Sec . ; W . Briggs , S . D . ; D . Roberts , J . D . ; J . Beavon , M . C . ; T . Giles , I . G . ; M . Nolan , Stwd , ; and J . Danino , Tyler . Bro . Morgan then severally addressed the W . M . and his principal officers in his usual
effective manner , and thc brethren pledged the health of their new W . M ., who , in a few appropriate remarks , thanked them for placing him in such a high position , and trusted that at Ihe end of his period of service they would have no occasion to regret the choice they had that night made . Votes of thanks were then unanimously accorded to P . M . Bro . Morgan for his kindness in coming
forward , at some personal inconvenience , to perform the duties of Installing Master ; as also to Past Masters Beal , Hepper , and Franceri , and Bro . A . Ross , W . M . 325 , I . C ., for the able assistance they had rendered in the ceremony of installation . After some routine business , the lodge was closed in due form at 9 p . m ., and the brethren adjourned lo thc banouet-room of the Friendship Lodge ( kindly lent
for the occasion by W . M ., Bro . W . Glassford ) where a recherche supper was subsequently served , in a style that reflected much credit on the Stewards , and gave unbounded satisfaction . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and other customary toasts followed , all ot which were duly honoured and responded to , and the remainder of a most agreeable and very pleasant evening
was spent in harmony , in which the W . M ., Bros . Nolan , Else , White , Bellion and Leys took a prominent part . BARBADOES . —Albion Lodge ( No . igGJ—The stated meeting of this lodge took place on the evening of the 6 th December , when the following members and visitors were present : —Bros . J . T . Crawford , P . M ., and W . M . ; T . C . Marshall , P . M . ; C . A . Waterman , P . M . ; W . J
M . Clarke , P . M . ; F . A . Skeete , W . M . 340 ; G . T . Sampson , P . M . ; E . S . Crawford ( Master elect ) , J . D . Field , M . Wilson , W . Graydon , N . R . Fitzpatrick , T . E . King , S . A . Armstrong , W . FitzThomas , J . W . Williams , J . Gamer , H . T . Armstrong , J . XV . Potter , E . Poyer , H . B . Philipps , E . M . Gittens , R . J . Clinkett , E . W . Terrey , A . B . Fillan , J . Hare , A . Laurie , J . E . Incc , E . M . Howe , of
Crystal Wave Lodge , 338 , Brooklyn . After transacting the regular business of the lodge , the installation of Bro . E . S . Crawford as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months was then proceeded with , after which the several brethren acting as officers were then requested to deliver up the insigni of office , and thc brethren appointed as officers for the ensuing term were invested with their badges and
insignias of office , with thc customary charges to each , viz ., Bros . J . D . Field , S . W . ; W . Graydon , J . W . ; M . Wilson , Sec ; C . A . Waterman , P . M ., Treas . ; N . F . Fitzpatrick , S . D . ; T . E . King , J . D . ; H . T . Armstrong , I . G . ; P . L . Azcvedo , Tyler . P . M . Marshall said it really afforded him much pleasure to sec the very business and Masonic like manner in which the working of thc old
Albion had been conducted during the sitting ( two years ) ot the Master just vacated the chair . He . could not help referring also to thc many improvements visible in the lodge . He particularly referred to the introduction of gas , and also nice sacred music . He moved that a vote of thanks to Bro . P . M . J . T . Crawford , thc retiring Master , be recorded in the minutes of that evening . P . M . J . T .
Crawford returned thanks to the lodge for recording a vote of thanks to Iiim for the success which they attributed to his sitting ; but if by any exertion of his the Craft had been advanced , he felt he could take no special credit , for it was simply a performance of duty . He was glad to see so many Past Masters present that evening , and particularly did he desire to hand over to the especial care of the lodge
W . Bro . G . Sampson , who during his sitting had always rendered him the greatest help . He had been proud to hear the remarks which had fallen from P . M . Marshall , for it was he who had initiated him , and it was he who first showed him the grave responsibility of the Master ' s chair , and although he could never hope to attain his summit , he thought he might yet strive to emulate his bright example . The lodge could always count on his
doing his best to assist them in every way . The Masonic dinner in honour of thc retiring Master came off at the Ice Establishment of Messrs . D . P . Cotton & Co . with great success . The customary toasts were duly and heartily drank by all present , of course commencing wilh "Our Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " then " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , our Grand Master . " LIVERPOOL . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 216 ) .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
—On Thursday evening , the 1 ith inst ., the brethren of this lodge held their fixed regular meeting of the yeaf at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , the chair being occupied by Bro . Wm . Dwerryhouse , W . M . The chair was afterwards taken by Bro . John Jones , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . D . S . Davies as Worshipful Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , and he afterwards invested the
following brethren as his officers : —Bros . W . Dwerryhouse , l . P . M . ; the Rev . J . R . Jenkins , S . W . ; J . G . Bay ley , J . W . ; Wm . Laidlaw , P . M ., Treas . ; R . P . Gill , Sec ; D . D . Costine , S . D . ; W . Wright , J . D . ; J . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; Jos . Skeaf , P . M . Org . ; E . F . Evans , S . S . ; and J . J . Herring , J . S . Bro . W . H . Ball was unanimously reelected Tyler , and duly invested . After the usual business
of attending to communications , and other Masonic matters had been transacted , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Ludlow , the manager of the hotel , and on the cloth being removed , the toast list was proceeded with by the W . M ., the proceedings in the intervals being enlivened by several of the musical members of the lodge . The occasional toasts included
" The New W . M ., " and "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " all of which were duly honoured by the brethren and responded to . After the last toast had been proposed the brethren were called from refreshment to labour , and the lodge was duly and solemnly closed by the W . M ., according to ancient custom , a most enjoyable evening having been spent .
¦ WHITBY . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday afternoon the brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , John-street , West Cliff , at two o ' clock , for the purpose of taking part in the installation of Bro . J . M . Bottomley as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was an imposing assemblage . The Installing Master was Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., and the interesting and impressive
ceremonial was admirably gone through . The officers of the lodge for the ensuing year are as follows : —Bros . J . M . Bottomley , W . M . ; S . Chadwick , S . W . ; W . G . Lockey , J . W . ; F . Thornton , S . D . ; G . T . Crowthcr , J . D . ; W . E . Wolsey , I . G . ; George Elliott , D . C . ; James Wood , Tyler ; fames Maule and Geo . Farrow , Treas ., Stewards ; J . W . Lawson , P . M . ; and J . B . Dale , Sec . The annual banquet
was sat down to at the Royal I lotel at 4 . 30 , and was a most sumptuous repast . There was a goodly number of Past Masters , officers , and brethren . The W . M . presided , and the S . W . was in the vice-chair . The usual Masonic toasts were gone through with harmony and good effect . SOUTHAMPTON . —Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 359 ) . —The installation of Bro . John Clark
as W . M . of this lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on the 25 th inst . The ceremony was performed by Bro . T . P . Payne , one of the oldest Past Masters of the lodge , after the retiring Master ( Bro . C . A . Dyer ) had passed one brother and raised another , there being about fifty members and visitors present . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of the following : —Bros . T . P . Payne , C . A . Dyer ,
E . Booth , XV . Waters , F . Hare , J . W . Dyson , R . Sharpe , Coles , Burtenshaw , Dusautoy , Barford , J . Adams , Gregory , A . J . Miller , and J . R . Weston ; and at the close the new Master invested the officers as follows : — Bros . Geo . Cross , S . W . ; II . P . Arthur , J . W . ; J . R . Weston . P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Miller , P . M ., Sec . ; Tilling , S . D . ; J . Andrews , J . D . ; S . D . Sanby , I . G . ; W . Waters ,
P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; Wcstley , Org . ; Biggs , Tyler ; and Norris and Vare , Assist . Tylers . The subsequent banquet , served by Bro . Dartnall , was attended by about fifty brethren , and passed off in the most successful manner . BANGOR . —St . David's Lodge ( No . 384 ) — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . The
lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Josiah Hughes , assisted by his officers . After the circular calling this lodge had been reael , the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Williams and Mr . John Evans . The report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Archibald
McMillan was presented , obligated , and installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . John Ellis , P . M . 597 , and a member of 3 84 . Thc Board of Installed Masters consisted of W . " Bros . John Ellis , P . M . ; Wm . Bulklcy Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . North Wales and Salop '; R . W . Capt . G . Hunter , P . G . M . East Aberdeenshire , P . G . W . of Greece , and P . M . 757 ; T . Hathawaye , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ;
T . C . Roden , P . M . 755 , P . P . S . G . W . Warwickshire , and P . P . J . G . W . North Wales and Salop ; J . Salmon , P . M . 721 , and P . J . G . W . North Wales and Salop ; J . Hughes , I . P . M . ; John Jones , P . M . ; Robert Robert , P . M . ; Robert Owen , P . M . ; Watson Robinson , P . M . ; W . Mathews , W . M . 721 ; J . Cunnah , l . P . M . 721 ; Sidney Boucher , W . M . Co 6 ; A . F . Snelson , W . M . 597 ; and R . J .
Davids , l . P . M . 606 . The Board closed , and the lodge resumed business . The following brethren were invested : Josiah Hughes , l . P . M . ; W . Jarvis , S . W . ( by proxy ) ; D . Wynn Williams , J . W . ; Robert Owen , P . M ., Treas . ; Donald Cameron , S . D . ; Ellis Roberts , J . D . and Sec . ; J . R . Brown , S . S . ; W . E . Thomas , J . S . ; Wm . Jones , I . G . ; and Wm . Jones , Tyler . During the working of
the lodge two candidates were initiated , and Bro . Sheppard raised . Two gentlemen were proposed . The visitors gave hearty good wishes from their respective lodges , viz ., W . D . P . G . M ., the lodges of thc province ; the R . W . P . G . M . Df East Aberdeenshire , the Grand Lodge of Scotland , his province , am ' the Grand Lodge of Greece ; T . C . Roden , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., 755 ; R . A . Pritchard , S . W . ; W . Mathews , W . M . 721 ; J . Salmon , P . M . 1477 ; Sidney
Boucher , W . M . 606 ; R . J . Davids , 606 ; D . W . Davids , & 06 ; W . E . Davies , 606 ; George Thomas , 606 ; W . P . Elliott , J . W . ; and A . F . Snelson , W . M . 597 . Thelodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Castle I lotel to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . CHESTER . —Cestrian Lodge ( No . 425 ) . — On Thursday , the 18 th , thc brethren of this excellent