Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

LIVERPOOL . —Antient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The members of this lodge ( justly celebrated for the musical talent it embraces as well as for its honourable antiquity ) met on Thursday afternoon , the iSth inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , for the purpose of celebrating the Festival of St . John . The post of honour at the opening of the successful and enjoyable proceedings was occupied by

Bro . Thomas Hatton , VV . M ., who has enjoyed much popularity during his connection with the lodge , and he received the able support of a full complement of enthusiastic officers . The list included Bros . J . Hilton , LP . AL ; J . Winsor , P . AL ; C Birch , P . AL : B . W . Rowson , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; XV . Gick , S . W . ; G . Cattrcll , J . W . ; E . Donnelly , S . D . ; ] . Galloway , J . D . ; J . A . Muir , I . G . ; C .

Bromley , P . AL , Treas . ; J . H . Hounsell , Sec . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O .. Org . ; J . T . Alston , P . M . ; H . James , P . AL ; andE . Johnston , P . AL The members who attended were Bros . G . C . Hatton , E . Graham , L . AL Christopher , G . R . Ashton , H . J . Nicholls , J . Taylor , T . VVood , W . Japha , jun ., VV . Eastwood , G . Aluir , D . Keith , VV . Lewis , ' J . Bathic , T . Andrews , T . Whiteside , VV . Whittaker , W . Wilson , and J . Berney . Visitors : Bros . J . Atkinson , LP . AL 1609 ; W . Savage , VV . M . 1609 ; J . Latta , I . P . AI . 241 ;

W . Burnet , 1393 ; A . Alorrison , P . M . 1570 ; R . Martin , P . M . 1182 ( Hon . Sec . West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution ) ; S . Hollis , 9 S ; J . Buck , 1013 ; F . Evans , 241 , J . Keet , LP . AL 135 G ; R . Pollock , 175 C ; W , Peton , 61 S ; J . B . AlacKenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1 G 09 ; VV . Brogden , 1473 ; J . Grierson , I . P . M . 1756 ; and others .

Bro . William Gick , presented by Bros . Rowson and Bromley , was most impressively and efficiently installed in the Worshipful Master ' s chair , and the following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . Thomas Hatton , LP . AL ; Edward Cattrall , S . W . ; J . N . Hounsell , J . VV . ; Charles Bromley , P . AI ., Treasurer ( re-elected for the 25 th time ) ; E . Donnelly , Secretary ; J . Galloway , S . D . ; James

Aluir , J . D . ; David Keith , I . G . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., Org . ( re-appointed ); Henry J . Nicholls , S . S . ; W . Lewis , J . S . ; JL Winsor , P . M ., AI . C . ; and Bro . P . Ball was reelected Tyler . An excellent dinner was provided by Bro . Woodhouse in the large banqueting room . During the evening ' s proceedings a valuable Past

Alaster ' s jewel was presented to Bro . T . Hatton , l . P . AL , in testimony of the ability with whicli he has presided over the lodge . A musical programme of unusual excellence was furnished by Bros . A . Child , W . Lewis , W . Burnett , J . Oueen , J . Aluir , D . Keith , R . N . Hobrat , H . Nicholls , T . Foulkes , J . P . Bryan , and T . Hatton , and a recitation was given by Bro . J . Galloway with line effect .

NORWICH . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . AL , Bro . Charles Fendick , P . G . Supt . of Works , who was assisted by his officers . Among those present were Bros . Charles E . Sexton , W . M . elect ; H . Youngman , P . AL , P . P . G . Supt . of

Works ; G . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; G . Kersey , P . AL , P . P . G . P . ; P . D . Ray , P . AL , P . P . G . D . of C ; J . E . H . Watson , P . AL , P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; Jas . Dunsford , P . AL , P . P . G . P . ; T . C R . King , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Butler , W . Pond , G . J . Carpenter , G . Daniels , J . H . Hyde , Thos . Smith , jun ., 0 . Rock , C VV . Bacon , 1500 and 1 S 0 S , P . G . Stwd . ; and VV . Land . Among the visitors were Bros . f .

B . Bridgman , P . AL , P . P . G . R ., 93 ; J- J- Hunt , P . AI . ; G . Green , P . M ., P . G . D . of C . ; A . J . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Thos . Campling , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thos . Winter , VV . F . Stratford , VV . N . Cooper , C . J . Payne , and J . VV . Browne ( Freemason ) , S 07 ; John Harper , P . AL , P . G . P . ; D . Alannings , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Cox , AI . J . Bailey , J . Churchyard , W . VV . Warner , and J . Weyer , of 1500 ; and E . Tuulson , 1 S 08 .

The lodge being opened the minutes of the previous meeting were duly read and confirmed . The ceremony of installing Bro . C B . Sexton then took place and was ably performed . Upon being placed in the chair of K . S . Bro . C . E . Sexton appointed his officers as follows : Bros Charles Fendick , P . M ., LP . AL ; T . C R . King , P . G . Std ., S . W . ; W . J . Butler , J . VV . ; C . W . Bacon , P . G . Std ., S . D .

James Hyde , J . D . ; George Baxter , P . M ., Treas . ; Harold Youngman , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Smith , jun ., I . G . ; J . Dunford , P . AL , Dir . of Cers . ; G . J . Carpenter , Org . ; and Joshua Morse , Tyler . After some further lodge business had been transacted the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was excellently served . At the conclusion the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged .

In the course of the evening the W . AI . rose and proposed "The Health and Prosperity of Bro . C . Fendick , the LP . AL" and spoke in eulogistic terms of his Alasonic career , observing that Bro . Fendick was not onl y a good Alason but a sincere friend , and before sitting down presented him with an exceedingly handsome P . AL ' s jewel subscribed for by the brethren of the lodge and supplied

by Bro . George Kenning of London , as a mark of esteem and regard the lodge entertained for their late Alaster . Bro . Fendick in thanking the brethren for their kind prescntand expressions towards him observed that he regretted that he had not done more for Alasonry during the past year , but what he had done he had done to the best of his ability , and congratulated himself upon possessing the

good wishes of the lodge , which had been evinced in a substantial manner by their kind present . Bro . Fendick then proposed " The Health of the W . AL " and spoke in high terms of the admirable way he had conducted himself in the offices below the chair . He was always obliging and attentive to his duties and that the brethren might rest assured that their present VV . AI . would perform his duties notonly with honour to himself but with

credit to the lodge . The Worshipful Master 'in returning thanks said that during the coming _ year his utmost endeavours would bc exer'ed in performing his duties to thc best of his ability , and he hoped he should receive the support of the brethren generally in carrying out the same in order that the prestige of the lodge might be upheld . Other toasts followed and the meeting broke up at about 12 o'clock . Several excellent songs were rendered during the evening , which materially aided the pleasure of the brethren .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

BOLTON . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Commercial Hotel . Present : Bros . Jabez Boothroyd , W . M . ; John L . Aldred , I . P . M . ; John Isherwood , S . VV . ; Edwin Melrose , J . VV . ; G . P . Brockbank , Treas . ; Thos . Alitchell , Sec . ; Peter Bradburn , S . D . ; Charles Crompton , J . D . ; J . VV . Taylor , Al . of C . ; James Walker , I . G . ; W . F . Chambers and Wm . Siddorn , Stewards ; T .

Higson , Tyler ; Geo . Ferguson , VV . Wadeson , H . Stead , Thomas Morris , J . AL Rutter , VV . Fletcroft , T . Whittaker , P . AIs . ; Chirnsi ' des , J . R . Haslam , Elliston , VV . Forrest , E . Halliwell , H . J . Briscoe , and R . Cuerden . Visitors Bros . VV . Peers , 721 ; T . A . Alartin , 350 and 67 S ; W . Court , W . M . 1723 ; John Collins , VV . M . G 7 S ; R . Duxbury , W . AL 146 ; John Alcock , P . M . 358 ; John F .

Skelton , 14 6 ; F . H . Cheescwright , 907 ; John Barrett , J . W . 1723 ; John Edwards , 721 ; N . Nicholson , P . AL 1723 ; Job H . Greenhalgh , P . M . 1723 ; and Wm . Crankshaw , W . AL 34 S . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . John Isherwood , VV . M . elect , was presented to a Board of Installed Alasters under thc

presidency of Bro . Brockbank , W . AL 37 , and a Past Alaster of this lodge , and obligated , installed , and proclaimed according to ancient custom VV . AI . for the ensuing year . Bro . ] . VV . Taylor , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Org ., acting as D . of C ' Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . AL , P . Prov . S . G . D ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year

after the accounts had been presented , duly audited , by Bros . Chirnsides and H . J . Briscoe . Bro . Brockbank , in thanking thebrethren for the renewal of their confidence , expressed his indebtedness to Bro . Aldred , who had , acting as his deputy , rendered considerable service to the lodge . The following brethren were invested as officers of thc Iodsre for the ensuing year by Bro . Thos . Alitchell , P . M .

and Prov . G . Tyler : Bros . Edwin Alelrose , S . VV . ; Peter Bradburn , J . VV . ; G . P . Brockbank , Treas . ; Thos . Mitchell , Secretary ; Charles Crompton , S . D . ; James Walker , J . D . ; J . VV . Taylor , Dir . of Cers . ; W . F . Chambers , I . G . ; VV . Siddorn and R . Cuerden , Stewards ; and Thos . Higson , Tyler . The addresses to the newly-appointed and installed ofneers were admirably rendered by Bro . Jabez Boothroyd ,

LP . AL Bro . T . Morris , P . AL , was elected Charity representative of the lodge for the ensuing year in the place of the late lamented Bro . Thomas Entwisle to whose admirable

business tact and ability in his capacity as a Charity representative the proposer of the resolution paid a warm and earnest tribute , and commended his example to the study of his successor . Bro . William Wadeson , an old and respected member of the lodge , as a mark of his regard and esteem for the brethren presented an elegant floorcloth painted by himself ,

the orthodox pavement , tessellated border and blazing star , surrounded by the 12 signs of the Zodiac , beautifully embellished , the genuinely artistic ' work of our brother , and was much admired by the brethren and visitors ; and the thanks of the lodge were unanimously accorded to him for his valuable presentation . A silver Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro .

Boothroyd , thc retiring Alaster , in accordance with a vote of the lodge on the occasion of the last regular meeting . A portion of the ancient charges were read by the Senior Warden and the lodge was closed . The banquet was immediately served in an adjoining room , and atitsconclusion the brethren re-assembled in the lodge room , which had in the meantime been suitably prepared .

The Worshipful Alaster presided , and the post of M . C . was admirably filled by Bro . J . VV . Taylor . The ordinary Alasonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . A special toast , drunk in solemn silence , was proposed by Bro . Rutter to the memory of Bro . Entwisle , whose long services to the lodge were eloquently dilated upon by the speaker , who also expressed the deep regret of the Alasonic

world at the loss of so distinguished a Alasonic student and guide . The presence of every Alaster of the Alasonic lodges of Bolton was a matter of congratulation , and the Alaster of the oldest lodge in Bolton , who is the senior Past Alaster of this Iodge , was facetiously complimented on his having attained the distinction of becoming W . AL of Lodge 37 on the precise day of completing his 37 th am ' versary of his

initiation in the lodge . The musical arrangements were perfect , and a rich musical treat was afforded to thc brethren . Bro . Briscoe presided at the piano , and Bros . Cheescwright , Greenhalgh , Collins , Skelton , Bradburn , Chambers , Siddorn , and Flitcroft contributed vocally to the success of the meeting , and the last toast was proposed as " Air . Bruce " rang out his warning note .

LEWES . —South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . —At the annual meeting of this lodge held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 17 th inst ., Bro . VV . D . Stone , of Newhaven , was installed as VV . AI . for the ensuing year , and he appointed the following officers : Bros . R . Blaker , l . P . AL ; Edward Bridges , S . W . ; George Chapman , J . VV . ; S . Peters , S . D . ; J . G . Lenny , J . D . ; R . Crosskey , Treas . ; Geo . Holman ,

Sec ; Smith Stone , l . G . ; S . Staines , Org . ; and Hall , Tyler . A Past Alaster ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Reginald Blaker , thc retiring Alaster , in appreciation of his services . Bro . J . C Lucas , P . AL , was appointed Charity Steward of the lodge . The installation ceremony wa ; performed in an impressive manner by Bro . S . Tanner , P . M ., and Prov . G . Steward . At the conclusion of the lodge business the brethren

adjourned to thc l ^ ondon and Paris Hotel , Newhaven , where an excellent banquet was served by Mr . Stedman , the manager . The newly-installed Alaster presided and the guests included the whole of the oflicers above mentioned and the following : Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; C Tomes , P . P . G . S . of Wks ; C Tomkinson , P . P . G . S . of Wks ; J . C . Lucas , P . AL , P . P . G . J . D . ; Ios .

Farncombe , P . AL , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; T . R . VVhite , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C . ; VV . VV . Turner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . G . Stone , P . AL , P . P . G . Purst . ; H . K . Cole , VV . AI . S 11 ; J . Harrison , W . AL 1 S 29 ; H . I ' reeman , P . AL ; Lownrlnes , R . G . White , Hendriks , Brown , Jenkins , Broad , G . A . Jenner , G . Alasters , Hawkins , II . Carvil , G . S . Phillips , J . A . Gray , N . C . Bull , J . IT . Bull , R . H . Ellman , Colgate , Whitcomb , W . C . Leaver , H . E . Turner , J . Newman , G . Cole , A . H . Smith , and others .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

A letter was read from the Prov . Grand Mastcr ( Bro . Sir VV . XV . Burrell , Bart ., ALP . ) , regretting his inability to be jircsent . The toasts were of the usual Alasonic and complimentary character . Bros . H . Carvil and G . Cole sang some capital songs and the proceedings throughout were of a very pleasant character .

YEOVIL . —Lodge of Brotherly Love ( No . 329 ) . —The Festival of St . John was celebrated in this lodge at the Three Choughs Hotel , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . H . Cobb was duly installed W . AL , the ceremony being performed by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Somerset , Bro . Else . The VV . AI . afterwards appointed his officers as follows : Bros . E . Howell , LP . AL ; VV . J . Nosworthy ,

P . AL , S . VV . : J . A . Atillborne , J . W . ; J . Chaffin , P . AL , Chap . ; F . Cox , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . B . Alilborne , P . AL , Sec . S . R . Baskett , S . D . ; R . Damon , P . AL , J . D . ; H . F . Edgar , P . AL , D . of C . ; H . T . Harwood , Org . ; T . I . Denman , I . G . ; A . J . Staunton and J . E . Rodber , Stwds . ; and S . Watts , Tyler . The banquet afterwards took place , the W . AL presiding . There was a large attendance of brethren , who spent a pleasant evening .

SPALDING . —Hundred of Elloe ( No . 469 ) . — The annual installation meeting took place on Thursday afternoon , the nth inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , when Bro . Edmund Cammack was duly installed as W . AL by Bros . A . Woodrow , P . AI ., P . P . G . J . D ., and Geo . F . Barrell , P . AL , P . P . G . A . D . of C . There was a goodly assemblage of brethren , and the

visitors included Bros . Rev . J . A . Chalmers , W . AL 1304 ; Tollond , VV . AI . 1385 ; Rev . B . Alathews , GS 3 ; Capt . Walter ( of the Black Watch ) , 9 S 3 ; J . H . Carter , S . W . ; T . VV . Curtis , P . M . ; Sawyer , J . VV . ; " and Scott , Organist of 9 S 5 . The ceremony was most impressively rendered by Bros . Woodrow and Barrell , whose excellent working is so well

known in this province , the splendid musical accompaniment of Bro . Scott contributing no little to the effectiveness of the proceedings . Following the work of the lodge a very sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Harper of the VVhite Hart Hotel , was furnished in the ante-room of the lodge , and after full justice had been done to the recherche spread thc W . AL

gave the usual loyal and masonic toasts , especially alluding to the interest evinced by H . R . H . the Grand Alaster in evrything concerning Freemasonry , and of the sacrifices he makes in order to fulfil the duties of the arduous office he holds . In proposing the P . G . M . and his officers the W . AL remarked that scarce as is the purple in so large a province many of the officers of this lodge have the privilege and

honour of wqaring it , a fact which speaks volumes for the credit of thelodge . Bro . Alfred Harrison , LP . AL , P . G . S . of Works , responded , and considered that in the R . W . P . G . A 1 . they had the right man in the right place . To know him was to love and respect him highly . Bro . Jas . Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., proposed "The

VV . AI . " and wished him a prosperous year . The VV . M . was well qualified for the position to which he had been elected , and was held in general esteem . He had not expected to be called on and therefore was not prepared to make a speech . The Worshipful Alaster in reply said that during his period of subordinate office the lodge had more than

maintained its position . He hoped that the present year would be not less successful . He thanked them for putting him in the chair , and would do his best for the interests of the lodge and of the craft . He had not much to fear for the result with such an excellent coach and Secretary as Bro . Barrell , and the other officers that had consented to assist him .

Bro . Woodward , P . AL , P . P . G . J . D ., in proposing "The Installing Officers " thought that although he had many times seen the ceremony of installation he had never seen it to such perfection as that day . Their rites , like many a sermon , became effective and interesting by the charm of earnest oratory . When thc charges were delivered they quite thrilled him , and doubtless had the same effect on

others . T hese charges reminded him that Alasonry is a living reality , and its aim the promotion of every laudable purpose . They caused each to ask himself what he had done and what his lodge had done during the past year to extend the principles and to fulfil the aim of their institution , and to what extent they had been true to the solemn obligation each of them had taken to manifest irood and

brotherlv feeling to aU with whom they were associated . Bro . Woodrow , P . AL , P . P . G . J . D ., thanked the brethren , and expressed the gratification it gave him to install so worthy a man as Bro . Cammack . Bro . Barrell , P . ifL , P . P . G . A . D . of C , intimated that although during thepast twelvemonths he had officiatedatsix installations none had given him more pleasure than that of

to-day . Bro . Carter , S . VV . 9 S 5 , proposed "The Masonic Charities " and said that although not as familiar with the charitable organisations as he intended to be in the future yet he thought that they not only needed to be supported by the contributions of the brethren but also to be protected by them better than they sometimes had been . Alasonry is becoming too cheap . Lodges should exercise

more care as to thc admission of candidates ; persons might be attracted towards them mainly on account of their Charities . He did not say admit none but men of means , but he did think they should be careful to admit only men of character . Bro . Barrell responded and remarked that the Charities are one of the backbones of the Craft . Immense sums

are annually expended by means of the Alasonic Charities as well as by those funds more especially intended to enable deserving Alasons to help themselves . The three great Charities—the Boys' School , the Girls' School , and the Benevolent Institution—had during the past year disbursed but a trifle short of £ 50 , 000 . They in that lodge knew practically some of the benefits that accrued

from their charitable organisations , and he could assure them from his own knowledge that every case receives the most searching investigation . He explained that they had recently added greatly to the voting power of the lodge , which would in future add materially to the support of

deserving cases in the province . Bro . Simpson proposed "The Past Masters and the Officers . " Bro . A . Harrison , l . P . AL , responded . He looked on Freemasonry as closely connected with religion , as it constantly reminded them of the great God himself , the Great