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He thought it was incumbent on all of them to use their best efforts not only to make the lodge prosperous but to combine the good feelings of hospitality and good fellowship towards one another . The other toasts were then given and the brethren separated . ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( tfo . 15 89 . )—The last meeting of this local lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel ,
Fleet-street , on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VVellsman , P . M . 8 5 8 , VV . M . ; Dahvood , S . VV . ; Dodson , J . W . ; Low , W . S ., acting S . D . ; Woodbridge , J . D . ; Manners , I . G . ; Dwarbcr , I . P . M . ; Tisley , Secretary ; Bull , D . C . The visitors were Bros , the Rev . J . Gregory , P . P . G . C . of Suffolk ; Kent , P . M . Hematic ; Dodson , P . M . Joppa , Singleton , W . M . 8 ; 8 ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , J . W .
1381 ; Davies , 231 , Ottawa , Canada ; Sichal , Brussels ; Foster , Portsmouth ; Leaver , 1194 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . passed Bro . Skelton , gave the lecture on the second tracing board , and initiated Mr . Robinson , the whole of the ceremonies being exceedingly well performed . There being no other business before the lod <» e , it was
closed , and the brethren partook of a well served banquet . The Royal and Craft toasts having been duly proposed and honoured , the " Hca ' th of the W . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., who in the course of a very eloquent speech congratulated the lodge upon possessing so excellent a Master as Bro . Wellsman had proved himself to be . The St . Dunstan ' s , although
one of the youngest metropolitan lodges , was not the youngest in point of work , or the last in promulgating one of the most glorious tenets in Freemasonry , namely charity , and their W . M . had done good suit and service in both these great Masonic essentials . He therefore charged them to receive the toast with all due honour and respect . The W . M . in icply briefly said that he scarcely knew how to
thank them sufficiently for the manner in which they had responded to his health , so flatteringly proposed by Br ) . Dwarbcr . He should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of the I . P . M ., as he believed his example was worthy of being followed , and because he had received great kindness at bis hands . There was but one way of discharging the duties of the Master's chair , and tint was to earnestly and
diligently study the " working , " in order that perfect harmony should characterise the whole proceedings of the ceremonials . In conclusion , he concientiously believed that at the present time No . 1389 COUU challenge comparison with any lodge in London for its general s-. a ' . e of efiieiency and prosperty . "'The Initiate" followed . In giving this t ast the VV . M . said that , although he qui ' . e endorsed the
well-known remark of the Grand Seci ' . Ury that " quality , and not quantity " was th ; Masonic desideratum , yet no lodge could hope to go on without the occasional incoming of initiates . However , a c . rtiin supervision was necessary , and whilst that continued to be exercised the better it would be for the Craft both now and ultimately . The gentleman they had initiated that evening was in
every way worthy of their lodge , and would , he was confident , in time reflect great credit upon it . The Initiates having replied , " The Visitors " followed , coupled with the names of Bros . Gregory , Singleton , Davies , and Sichal as representatives of the London , Provincial , Colonial and Foreign Lodges as present that evening . This toast having been warmly received the brethren thus signalised
responded in suitable terms . The next toast in order was "The I . P . M . " and which drew from the W \ M . a very warm eulogy upon the merits of Bro . Dwarber who he said was ever ready , ever anxious and ever willing to assist in any Masonic work , lt was a gieat support to him as Master to have such an excellent Past Master at his elbow , one who had the interests of the lodge so much at heart
that he the VV . M ., believed that when the time arrived and which day he hoped was far distant for Bro . Dwarbcr , to be absent in body he would be present in spirit . The I . P . M . in reply , said that he should always do his best not only for the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , but for the Craft in general . He then gave a short account of the origin of the lodge , in which he stated that since its
foundation three other parishes had formed distinctive lodges - which proved the example set by the founders of No . 1589 , was found worthy of imitation . In concluding he paid a high compliment to the services rendered him during his year of office by Bro . Moxwell in the honorary character of first Past Master . "The Treasurer and
Secretary in the absence of the former was acknowledged by Bro . Tisley in a neat little speech . " The Health of The Officers " followed and was responded to by Bros . Dalwood , Dodson , and Low . The proceedings were enlivened by Bros . Dodson , Walls , Bedingfield , Clemow , and Sichal .
ECCLESTON LODGE ( No . 1624 ) . —The first anniversary meeting of this young lodge was held on Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the Grosvenor Hall , Pimlico , and was attended by a very large number of the brethren . Although only twelve months old the lodge numbers nearly sixty subscribing brethren , and from its connection with the club held on the same premises , audits popularity
amongst the club members , it is not unlikely that il will number more than a hundred before the close of its second year . Among the visitors were Bros . Thomas Read , 913 ; G . R . Egerton , 1319 ; F . b . Davies , 87 ; C . Goolden , 1706 ; J . Wyer , 1314 ; J . F . Callet , 907 ; T . Simpson , 1178 ; A . Cameron , 180 ; R . A . Steel , 1 197 ; R . E . H . Goffin , 1395 ; L . C . Reman , 186 ; R . Burleton , 860 ; T . Peran , 8 G 0 ' ; T . Hardy , igo ; J . B . Swallow , 382 ; I . ouis Beck , 1687 ; Wm .
Grant , 126 ; ii . C . Massey , ( Freemason ) , J . Nelson , 1441 ; J , H . Lane , 1269 ; T . Holland , 172 ; J . W . Sedgwick , 180 ; and A . A . Drew , 890 . The lodge was opened by Bro . Henry A . Hunt , W . M ., supported by his officers , Bro . D . H . McLeod , S . W . ; J . C . Finitely , J . W . ; Wm . Vincent , •S . D . ; Samuel John , J . D . ; J . G . Fisher , I . G . ; Ed . Powell , D . C , and J . L . Coulter , P . M ., and after the confirmation of the minutes and the presentation of the report by the Audit Committee , the W . M . Elect , Bro . D . H . McLeod ,
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late S . W ., was presented to the VV . M . for the benefit of installation , and having been duly obligated was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and duly installed into the chair of K . S . This portion of the ceremony was performed by the outgoing Master , Bro . Hunt , but the remainder , including the orations , was performed by Bro Coulter . The officers appointed for the ensuing year arc
Bros . Flattcly , S . W . ; Wm . Vincent , J . VV . ; Beckham , Secretary ; Sam . Jones , S . D . ; J . G . Fisher , J . D . ; Powell , I . G . ; Egerton , Organist ; Good and Taylor , D . C . ' s ; Johnson and Jackson , 2 Wine Stewards , and Bro . Wilson , Assistant Tyler . As soon as the appointment of officers was completed the ballot was taken for three initiates , namely , Mr . Fredk . Arnold , proposed by Bro . Jackson ,
seconded by Bro . Beckham ; Mr . R . Cullingforel , proposed by Bro . Beckham , seconded by Bro . McLeod ; and Mr . Wm . Henry Beams , proposed by Bro . Isaac , seconded by Bro . Beckham , and being found favourable to their admission , they were duly initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree . Thi ; , with the exception of the proposition of three fresh candidates for initiation at a future meeting ,
completed the business of the evening , and the lodge was therefore closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large room on the ground floor where the banquet-tables were prepared . A good deal of delay , however , took place before the viands were on the table , and it was not until a somewhat late hour that the last course was removed , and the Worshipful Master rose to propose the first toast . The
usual loyal and Masonic toasts of course led the way , and a verse of the National Anthem and the scarcely less popular " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " were sung . " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W ., Pro Grand Master , " followed by that of " Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers " came next , followed respectively by the performance of the
Entered Apprentice ' s song by Bro . C . Taylor , and "We have our brave hearts still , " by Bro . J . L . Coulter , P . M . Honour was also done to the toast "Success to the Masonic Charities , '' coupled with the name of Bro . Coulter , P . M ., who replied , and from whose speech it appeared that he had during his time taken up a considerable sum , amounting to some six hundred pounds , to the Masonic
Charities . Trior to Bro . Coulter ' s reply , however , Ero , Daniel McLeod , the newly-installed Master , sung a song , entitled "Our own dear Lodge . " It was well sung , and deserved the hearty applause it met with on all sides . Bro . H . A . Hunt , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " in doing which he referred to the great ability and precision with which Bro . McLeod did
his work in the ceremonies , which , he said , stamped him a ; a man who had taken Freemasonry to heart . Bro . McLeod was one of the originators ofthe Eccleston Lodge —the idea of founding a lodge in connection with the Grosvenor Club originated with him . He had greatly assisted the progress of the lodge , which beginni lg with eighteen members now numbered about sixty . Bro . D . H .
McLeod , W . M . said : Bros . Senior and Junior Wardens and brethren all , —I scarcely know the terms in which I may reply to the eloquence which has fallen from the lips of lhe VV . P . M . Hunt , on the present occasion , nor can I think that I am worthy of the high eulogium he has passed upon me , but nevertheless you have been pleased to elect me , and it is my duty to say that it is an honour I shall
cherish to tile last hour of my life . The honour that has been conferred upon me to-night I regard as one which an never be excelled in any sphere of life in which I may move . For a number of years I have been mixed up with friendly societies and other societies , but I have always looked upon Freemasonry as the best society in the world . There is nothing stronger in the universe than the bond
of rrecmasonry , and throughout the whole course of my career I have never experienced such a grasp as the grasp of Freemasonry ; it makes us all actual friends . I have heard that it may take a church to hold one ' s acquaintances , but that the { pulpit will suffice to hold one's friends . I have , however , formed more friendships in Freemasonry than in anything else I have been mixed up
with . 1 wish to say one word on behalf of our lodge . 1 remember the time—scarcely eighteen months ago—when we met in a small room in this building to di-cuss the proposal of forming a lodge , when indeed we had but small expectation of outlining a warrant . From tint time to the present the most cordial good-will has reigned amongst us , and I must now express the hope that this
perfect love and cordiality may continue among us for many years to cme ; may the spirit of Freemasonry also extend through the hearts of the people , and teach them that in it there is a bond which will unite all creeds , that will survive every shock , that will survive the wreck of ages and the crash of worlds . " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Hunt , " was then-proposed by the Master , who
at the same time presented him on behalf of the lodge with a very elegant P . M . ' s jewel , in the design of which the portcullis , the armorial sign of the c ' ty of Westminster , is introduced with excellent effect . Bro . P . M . Hunt having replied , various other toists were proposed , including tbe " Initiates , " " Visitors , " and " Officers of the Lodge . " Nor was the Masonic press forgotten . The VV . M .
spoke 111 brief terms of commendation of the Freemason adding that the well thumbed pages of the copy in their reading-room were the best evidence of the appreciation in which it was held by the members of the Eccleston Lodge . This toast was coupled with the name of Bro . Massey , who responded on behalf of the press in general and of the Freemason in particular . The brethren did not separate till a late hour .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE , ( No , ' f'Q . O- —This new lodge held its first regular meeting on 'Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Finsbury Park Tavern . The officers were in full attendance and Messrs . James liewling Thompson , George David Edmunds , Thomas Crane , and George Benjamin Carey were initiated , the duty being divided between Bros . Past Master Davis
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and Pigot . Bros . Alfred Aydcn , and Thomas Jackson , were accepted as joining members . A banquet followed , which was most admirably served by mine host of " The Tavern . " We regret the crowded state of our columns precludes a lengthened report ; however , we cannot hel p remarking that the perfect harmony which exists in this lodge might bc well followed by many of the fraternity .
The W . M ., Bro . VV . T . Purkiss is one we are ever pleased to greet , and his kind genial manner and smiling face secure him the universal respect of the brotherhood . The visitors were Bros . W . Wilkinson , 167 ; J . F . O . Wood , 1288 ; C . J . G . Wood , 1288 ; Fred Goode , 1677 ; Frank Bout , W . M . 1 ^ 06 ; and James Cox , 128 S . TORQUAY . —Lodge of St . John ' s ( No . 32 S ) . —
The first meeting of this lodge , after the summer recess , was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , October ist . A number of members and visiting brethren were present , considerable interest being felt in the business of the evening , the principal event being the initiation into Freemasonry of Mr . Lawrence Hesketh Palk , eldest son and heir of Sir Lawrence Palk , Bart ., M . P . fur East Devon ,
and Lord of the Manor of Tormsham , Torquay . The W . M ., Bro . S . Button , presided over the lodge , suppoited by Bro . Piggot , I . P . M . ; Bro . the Rev . R . Bowden , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; Bro . Harland P . M ., 328 , and P . P . J . D . ; Bro . Watson , Sec , and P . M . 328 , and P . J . G . D . ; Bro . Greenfield , P . M ., P . P . J . D . ; Bro . Pratt , P . M ., P . G . S . of VV . j Bro . Warren , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Bro . Dand , P . M ., P . P . G . D .,
Sec ; Bro . Maclean , P . M . ; Bro . Robt . Palk , 279 , and others . The initiation was ably conducted by the VV . M ., who called upon Bro . Watson to give the address , and Bro . Harland the charge . Bro . Brooks , the Organist , effectively introduced portions of the musical compositions of Bro . E . J . Crow , of Leicester , and the officers being well acquainted with their duties , the ceremony passed iff
smoothly and successfully . The sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds as a donation to the Indi in Famine Relief Fund . After tt . c lodge was closed tinbrethren retired to the banqutting-rooiii , where a substantial repast was served . Afler grace , Die usual Masoni ; toasts were honoured , and the expressions of satisfaction at having initiated into the order a brother of the sreial
status , ability , and promise of Bro . Lawr . ncc He . iketh Palk were heartfelt and genuine . It was also pointed out to the r . ewly initiated brother that a great sphere of Masonic influence and usefulness would naturally bc within his grasp , and that as he pt-rsu . d steadily the acquisition of Masonic knowledge and pnmiiilgalcd lhe genuine tenets and principles of the Order he might
justifiably look forward to a future of great M isonio po .-iti -n and honour . Bro . Lawrence Hesketh Palk replied in a heartfelt and genial manner , thanking the biethieii fur all their good wishes and kind reciptiou i . f him , and hoped that some of their flattering predictions might be re .-ili . _ ed , but that having for so short a time been initiated int . ) the light of Freemasonry , he could not be expected to say
much on that subject . The members of the lodge and the visiting brethren were all much pleased at the successful opening of the winter session of St . John ' s , 328 , Torquay , Bro . Dand , from Exeter , replying en behalf of the visitors , and complimenting the lodge ou its position and prospects . LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge
( No . 11 S 2 ) . —At the last meeting of this prosperous lodge , which was most numerously attended , al the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , the W . M ., Bro . John Williams , opened the proceedings , supported by Bro . R . Martin , I . P . M . ; VV . Woods , P . M . ; | . A . Edginton , P . M . ; P . K . Thorn , P . M . ; J . VV . Williams , P . M ., ar . d a full staff of
officers besides ; Bro . May , P . M . 673 ; D . Jackson , S . W . 6 73 , and several other visiters . 'There were altogether about 60 brethren present . An unusually large list nf candidates appeared on the circular , and out of these six appeared , and were duly initiated most impressively by the W . M . The handsome sum of ten guineas was afterwards voted for the Girls' Institution in London , and five
guineas for the Indian Famine Fund , which was subsequently augmented , by the private subscriptions of the brethren , to ten guineas . Relief to distressed widows was also unanimously voted . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts the proceedings were brought to a close at an early hour . A lodge of emergency , in connection with tlie lodge , was
held on Thursdiy , the 18 th inst . LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this excellently worked lodge was held on Tuesday , the i 6 ih inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The VV . M ., Bro . George Stanley Willings , was in his place , supported by Bros . J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Doyle , P . M ., Treasurer ,
P . P . J . G . D . ; Ellis , S . W . ; Henry Filth , J . W . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M . ; A . Bucknall , I . G . j S . Bushell , S ., and a large body of brethren . Two candidates were initiated and two brethren passed to the degree of F . C . in a most impressive manner by the VV . M ., who , although suffering from a severe cold , afterwards gave the explanations of the first and second tracing boards with a fluency and elocutionary
power which elicited universal commendation . It was unanimously resolved , on the motion of Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . G . S ., seconded by Bro . Ellis , S . W ., to vote the sum of ten guineas from the funds of the lodge in aid of the Indian Famine Fund . The brethren subsequently supped in the large dining hall , and after the brethren had spent a pleasant evening , during which toast , song , arid sentiment prevailed , they separated at a seasonable hour .
LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — On Wednesday evening , the 17 th inst ., the members of this lodge held their usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . 'There was a large attendance . After no fewer than seven brethren had been passed to the Second Degree by Bro . John Moulding , W . M ., Bro . VV . Wilson , I P . M ., delivered a Ucture on geometry as applied to Freemasonry , in which he showed
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He thought it was incumbent on all of them to use their best efforts not only to make the lodge prosperous but to combine the good feelings of hospitality and good fellowship towards one another . The other toasts were then given and the brethren separated . ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( tfo . 15 89 . )—The last meeting of this local lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel ,
Fleet-street , on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VVellsman , P . M . 8 5 8 , VV . M . ; Dahvood , S . VV . ; Dodson , J . W . ; Low , W . S ., acting S . D . ; Woodbridge , J . D . ; Manners , I . G . ; Dwarbcr , I . P . M . ; Tisley , Secretary ; Bull , D . C . The visitors were Bros , the Rev . J . Gregory , P . P . G . C . of Suffolk ; Kent , P . M . Hematic ; Dodson , P . M . Joppa , Singleton , W . M . 8 ; 8 ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , J . W .
1381 ; Davies , 231 , Ottawa , Canada ; Sichal , Brussels ; Foster , Portsmouth ; Leaver , 1194 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . passed Bro . Skelton , gave the lecture on the second tracing board , and initiated Mr . Robinson , the whole of the ceremonies being exceedingly well performed . There being no other business before the lod <» e , it was
closed , and the brethren partook of a well served banquet . The Royal and Craft toasts having been duly proposed and honoured , the " Hca ' th of the W . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., who in the course of a very eloquent speech congratulated the lodge upon possessing so excellent a Master as Bro . Wellsman had proved himself to be . The St . Dunstan ' s , although
one of the youngest metropolitan lodges , was not the youngest in point of work , or the last in promulgating one of the most glorious tenets in Freemasonry , namely charity , and their W . M . had done good suit and service in both these great Masonic essentials . He therefore charged them to receive the toast with all due honour and respect . The W . M . in icply briefly said that he scarcely knew how to
thank them sufficiently for the manner in which they had responded to his health , so flatteringly proposed by Br ) . Dwarbcr . He should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of the I . P . M ., as he believed his example was worthy of being followed , and because he had received great kindness at bis hands . There was but one way of discharging the duties of the Master's chair , and tint was to earnestly and
diligently study the " working , " in order that perfect harmony should characterise the whole proceedings of the ceremonials . In conclusion , he concientiously believed that at the present time No . 1389 COUU challenge comparison with any lodge in London for its general s-. a ' . e of efiieiency and prosperty . "'The Initiate" followed . In giving this t ast the VV . M . said that , although he qui ' . e endorsed the
well-known remark of the Grand Seci ' . Ury that " quality , and not quantity " was th ; Masonic desideratum , yet no lodge could hope to go on without the occasional incoming of initiates . However , a c . rtiin supervision was necessary , and whilst that continued to be exercised the better it would be for the Craft both now and ultimately . The gentleman they had initiated that evening was in
every way worthy of their lodge , and would , he was confident , in time reflect great credit upon it . The Initiates having replied , " The Visitors " followed , coupled with the names of Bros . Gregory , Singleton , Davies , and Sichal as representatives of the London , Provincial , Colonial and Foreign Lodges as present that evening . This toast having been warmly received the brethren thus signalised
responded in suitable terms . The next toast in order was "The I . P . M . " and which drew from the W \ M . a very warm eulogy upon the merits of Bro . Dwarber who he said was ever ready , ever anxious and ever willing to assist in any Masonic work , lt was a gieat support to him as Master to have such an excellent Past Master at his elbow , one who had the interests of the lodge so much at heart
that he the VV . M ., believed that when the time arrived and which day he hoped was far distant for Bro . Dwarbcr , to be absent in body he would be present in spirit . The I . P . M . in reply , said that he should always do his best not only for the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , but for the Craft in general . He then gave a short account of the origin of the lodge , in which he stated that since its
foundation three other parishes had formed distinctive lodges - which proved the example set by the founders of No . 1589 , was found worthy of imitation . In concluding he paid a high compliment to the services rendered him during his year of office by Bro . Moxwell in the honorary character of first Past Master . "The Treasurer and
Secretary in the absence of the former was acknowledged by Bro . Tisley in a neat little speech . " The Health of The Officers " followed and was responded to by Bros . Dalwood , Dodson , and Low . The proceedings were enlivened by Bros . Dodson , Walls , Bedingfield , Clemow , and Sichal .
ECCLESTON LODGE ( No . 1624 ) . —The first anniversary meeting of this young lodge was held on Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the Grosvenor Hall , Pimlico , and was attended by a very large number of the brethren . Although only twelve months old the lodge numbers nearly sixty subscribing brethren , and from its connection with the club held on the same premises , audits popularity
amongst the club members , it is not unlikely that il will number more than a hundred before the close of its second year . Among the visitors were Bros . Thomas Read , 913 ; G . R . Egerton , 1319 ; F . b . Davies , 87 ; C . Goolden , 1706 ; J . Wyer , 1314 ; J . F . Callet , 907 ; T . Simpson , 1178 ; A . Cameron , 180 ; R . A . Steel , 1 197 ; R . E . H . Goffin , 1395 ; L . C . Reman , 186 ; R . Burleton , 860 ; T . Peran , 8 G 0 ' ; T . Hardy , igo ; J . B . Swallow , 382 ; I . ouis Beck , 1687 ; Wm .
Grant , 126 ; ii . C . Massey , ( Freemason ) , J . Nelson , 1441 ; J , H . Lane , 1269 ; T . Holland , 172 ; J . W . Sedgwick , 180 ; and A . A . Drew , 890 . The lodge was opened by Bro . Henry A . Hunt , W . M ., supported by his officers , Bro . D . H . McLeod , S . W . ; J . C . Finitely , J . W . ; Wm . Vincent , •S . D . ; Samuel John , J . D . ; J . G . Fisher , I . G . ; Ed . Powell , D . C , and J . L . Coulter , P . M ., and after the confirmation of the minutes and the presentation of the report by the Audit Committee , the W . M . Elect , Bro . D . H . McLeod ,
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late S . W ., was presented to the VV . M . for the benefit of installation , and having been duly obligated was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and duly installed into the chair of K . S . This portion of the ceremony was performed by the outgoing Master , Bro . Hunt , but the remainder , including the orations , was performed by Bro Coulter . The officers appointed for the ensuing year arc
Bros . Flattcly , S . W . ; Wm . Vincent , J . VV . ; Beckham , Secretary ; Sam . Jones , S . D . ; J . G . Fisher , J . D . ; Powell , I . G . ; Egerton , Organist ; Good and Taylor , D . C . ' s ; Johnson and Jackson , 2 Wine Stewards , and Bro . Wilson , Assistant Tyler . As soon as the appointment of officers was completed the ballot was taken for three initiates , namely , Mr . Fredk . Arnold , proposed by Bro . Jackson ,
seconded by Bro . Beckham ; Mr . R . Cullingforel , proposed by Bro . Beckham , seconded by Bro . McLeod ; and Mr . Wm . Henry Beams , proposed by Bro . Isaac , seconded by Bro . Beckham , and being found favourable to their admission , they were duly initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree . Thi ; , with the exception of the proposition of three fresh candidates for initiation at a future meeting ,
completed the business of the evening , and the lodge was therefore closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large room on the ground floor where the banquet-tables were prepared . A good deal of delay , however , took place before the viands were on the table , and it was not until a somewhat late hour that the last course was removed , and the Worshipful Master rose to propose the first toast . The
usual loyal and Masonic toasts of course led the way , and a verse of the National Anthem and the scarcely less popular " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " were sung . " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W ., Pro Grand Master , " followed by that of " Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers " came next , followed respectively by the performance of the
Entered Apprentice ' s song by Bro . C . Taylor , and "We have our brave hearts still , " by Bro . J . L . Coulter , P . M . Honour was also done to the toast "Success to the Masonic Charities , '' coupled with the name of Bro . Coulter , P . M ., who replied , and from whose speech it appeared that he had during his time taken up a considerable sum , amounting to some six hundred pounds , to the Masonic
Charities . Trior to Bro . Coulter ' s reply , however , Ero , Daniel McLeod , the newly-installed Master , sung a song , entitled "Our own dear Lodge . " It was well sung , and deserved the hearty applause it met with on all sides . Bro . H . A . Hunt , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " in doing which he referred to the great ability and precision with which Bro . McLeod did
his work in the ceremonies , which , he said , stamped him a ; a man who had taken Freemasonry to heart . Bro . McLeod was one of the originators ofthe Eccleston Lodge —the idea of founding a lodge in connection with the Grosvenor Club originated with him . He had greatly assisted the progress of the lodge , which beginni lg with eighteen members now numbered about sixty . Bro . D . H .
McLeod , W . M . said : Bros . Senior and Junior Wardens and brethren all , —I scarcely know the terms in which I may reply to the eloquence which has fallen from the lips of lhe VV . P . M . Hunt , on the present occasion , nor can I think that I am worthy of the high eulogium he has passed upon me , but nevertheless you have been pleased to elect me , and it is my duty to say that it is an honour I shall
cherish to tile last hour of my life . The honour that has been conferred upon me to-night I regard as one which an never be excelled in any sphere of life in which I may move . For a number of years I have been mixed up with friendly societies and other societies , but I have always looked upon Freemasonry as the best society in the world . There is nothing stronger in the universe than the bond
of rrecmasonry , and throughout the whole course of my career I have never experienced such a grasp as the grasp of Freemasonry ; it makes us all actual friends . I have heard that it may take a church to hold one ' s acquaintances , but that the { pulpit will suffice to hold one's friends . I have , however , formed more friendships in Freemasonry than in anything else I have been mixed up
with . 1 wish to say one word on behalf of our lodge . 1 remember the time—scarcely eighteen months ago—when we met in a small room in this building to di-cuss the proposal of forming a lodge , when indeed we had but small expectation of outlining a warrant . From tint time to the present the most cordial good-will has reigned amongst us , and I must now express the hope that this
perfect love and cordiality may continue among us for many years to cme ; may the spirit of Freemasonry also extend through the hearts of the people , and teach them that in it there is a bond which will unite all creeds , that will survive every shock , that will survive the wreck of ages and the crash of worlds . " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Hunt , " was then-proposed by the Master , who
at the same time presented him on behalf of the lodge with a very elegant P . M . ' s jewel , in the design of which the portcullis , the armorial sign of the c ' ty of Westminster , is introduced with excellent effect . Bro . P . M . Hunt having replied , various other toists were proposed , including tbe " Initiates , " " Visitors , " and " Officers of the Lodge . " Nor was the Masonic press forgotten . The VV . M .
spoke 111 brief terms of commendation of the Freemason adding that the well thumbed pages of the copy in their reading-room were the best evidence of the appreciation in which it was held by the members of the Eccleston Lodge . This toast was coupled with the name of Bro . Massey , who responded on behalf of the press in general and of the Freemason in particular . The brethren did not separate till a late hour .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE , ( No , ' f'Q . O- —This new lodge held its first regular meeting on 'Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Finsbury Park Tavern . The officers were in full attendance and Messrs . James liewling Thompson , George David Edmunds , Thomas Crane , and George Benjamin Carey were initiated , the duty being divided between Bros . Past Master Davis
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and Pigot . Bros . Alfred Aydcn , and Thomas Jackson , were accepted as joining members . A banquet followed , which was most admirably served by mine host of " The Tavern . " We regret the crowded state of our columns precludes a lengthened report ; however , we cannot hel p remarking that the perfect harmony which exists in this lodge might bc well followed by many of the fraternity .
The W . M ., Bro . VV . T . Purkiss is one we are ever pleased to greet , and his kind genial manner and smiling face secure him the universal respect of the brotherhood . The visitors were Bros . W . Wilkinson , 167 ; J . F . O . Wood , 1288 ; C . J . G . Wood , 1288 ; Fred Goode , 1677 ; Frank Bout , W . M . 1 ^ 06 ; and James Cox , 128 S . TORQUAY . —Lodge of St . John ' s ( No . 32 S ) . —
The first meeting of this lodge , after the summer recess , was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , October ist . A number of members and visiting brethren were present , considerable interest being felt in the business of the evening , the principal event being the initiation into Freemasonry of Mr . Lawrence Hesketh Palk , eldest son and heir of Sir Lawrence Palk , Bart ., M . P . fur East Devon ,
and Lord of the Manor of Tormsham , Torquay . The W . M ., Bro . S . Button , presided over the lodge , suppoited by Bro . Piggot , I . P . M . ; Bro . the Rev . R . Bowden , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; Bro . Harland P . M ., 328 , and P . P . J . D . ; Bro . Watson , Sec , and P . M . 328 , and P . J . G . D . ; Bro . Greenfield , P . M ., P . P . J . D . ; Bro . Pratt , P . M ., P . G . S . of VV . j Bro . Warren , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Bro . Dand , P . M ., P . P . G . D .,
Sec ; Bro . Maclean , P . M . ; Bro . Robt . Palk , 279 , and others . The initiation was ably conducted by the VV . M ., who called upon Bro . Watson to give the address , and Bro . Harland the charge . Bro . Brooks , the Organist , effectively introduced portions of the musical compositions of Bro . E . J . Crow , of Leicester , and the officers being well acquainted with their duties , the ceremony passed iff
smoothly and successfully . The sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds as a donation to the Indi in Famine Relief Fund . After tt . c lodge was closed tinbrethren retired to the banqutting-rooiii , where a substantial repast was served . Afler grace , Die usual Masoni ; toasts were honoured , and the expressions of satisfaction at having initiated into the order a brother of the sreial
status , ability , and promise of Bro . Lawr . ncc He . iketh Palk were heartfelt and genuine . It was also pointed out to the r . ewly initiated brother that a great sphere of Masonic influence and usefulness would naturally bc within his grasp , and that as he pt-rsu . d steadily the acquisition of Masonic knowledge and pnmiiilgalcd lhe genuine tenets and principles of the Order he might
justifiably look forward to a future of great M isonio po .-iti -n and honour . Bro . Lawrence Hesketh Palk replied in a heartfelt and genial manner , thanking the biethieii fur all their good wishes and kind reciptiou i . f him , and hoped that some of their flattering predictions might be re .-ili . _ ed , but that having for so short a time been initiated int . ) the light of Freemasonry , he could not be expected to say
much on that subject . The members of the lodge and the visiting brethren were all much pleased at the successful opening of the winter session of St . John ' s , 328 , Torquay , Bro . Dand , from Exeter , replying en behalf of the visitors , and complimenting the lodge ou its position and prospects . LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge
( No . 11 S 2 ) . —At the last meeting of this prosperous lodge , which was most numerously attended , al the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , the W . M ., Bro . John Williams , opened the proceedings , supported by Bro . R . Martin , I . P . M . ; VV . Woods , P . M . ; | . A . Edginton , P . M . ; P . K . Thorn , P . M . ; J . VV . Williams , P . M ., ar . d a full staff of
officers besides ; Bro . May , P . M . 673 ; D . Jackson , S . W . 6 73 , and several other visiters . 'There were altogether about 60 brethren present . An unusually large list nf candidates appeared on the circular , and out of these six appeared , and were duly initiated most impressively by the W . M . The handsome sum of ten guineas was afterwards voted for the Girls' Institution in London , and five
guineas for the Indian Famine Fund , which was subsequently augmented , by the private subscriptions of the brethren , to ten guineas . Relief to distressed widows was also unanimously voted . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts the proceedings were brought to a close at an early hour . A lodge of emergency , in connection with tlie lodge , was
held on Thursdiy , the 18 th inst . LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this excellently worked lodge was held on Tuesday , the i 6 ih inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The VV . M ., Bro . George Stanley Willings , was in his place , supported by Bros . J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Doyle , P . M ., Treasurer ,
P . P . J . G . D . ; Ellis , S . W . ; Henry Filth , J . W . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M . ; A . Bucknall , I . G . j S . Bushell , S ., and a large body of brethren . Two candidates were initiated and two brethren passed to the degree of F . C . in a most impressive manner by the VV . M ., who , although suffering from a severe cold , afterwards gave the explanations of the first and second tracing boards with a fluency and elocutionary
power which elicited universal commendation . It was unanimously resolved , on the motion of Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . G . S ., seconded by Bro . Ellis , S . W ., to vote the sum of ten guineas from the funds of the lodge in aid of the Indian Famine Fund . The brethren subsequently supped in the large dining hall , and after the brethren had spent a pleasant evening , during which toast , song , arid sentiment prevailed , they separated at a seasonable hour .
LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — On Wednesday evening , the 17 th inst ., the members of this lodge held their usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . 'There was a large attendance . After no fewer than seven brethren had been passed to the Second Degree by Bro . John Moulding , W . M ., Bro . VV . Wilson , I P . M ., delivered a Ucture on geometry as applied to Freemasonry , in which he showed