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aised by the acting W . M ., who also gave him the traditional history , the explanation of the working t ols and the charge . The chair was again taken by Bro . ' Fowler , W . M ., who brought down the lodge to the ' First S i and expressed the thanks of the lodge to the visiting brother , who had so promptly complied with the request to do the work . A slight alteration
i bye-laws , of which due notice had been given , was agreed upon , and no other business offering , the lodge was closed al seven o ' clock . BOMBAY . —Lodge Concord ( No . 757 ) . —At the tegular meeting of this lodge , held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Mazagon , on Saturday , the 20 th January , 1877 , there were present W . Bros . G . R . Henderson , W . AI . ; W .
C . Rowe , I . P . M . ; B . Robinson , P . AI . ; A . King , P . AI . ; Bros . O . Tomlinson , S . W . ; J . Spiers , J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . and officiating Secretary '; H . Watson , S . D . ; R . Sowden , J . D . ; J . Jones , I . G . ; and J . W . Seager , Tyler . Members : Bros . J . F . Grew , J . W . Watson , J . H . Boyne , S . Needs , J- Luke , J . Alay , J . A . De Gama , and R . Sowden . Visitors : W . Bros . T . Connsell , A . Alackenzie ,
H . W . Barrow , C . E . Mitchell , Geo . Thomson , S . N . Cooper , Bros . J . Lyons , P . Nelson , W . Haywood , Geo . S . Purvis , L . Thomas , J . H . Irvine , H . Parker , E . Parker , J L . Madden , A . Rule , P . Bellili , j . Jones , S . Babington , D . Al . Jeejeebhoy , Rustomjee Cawasjee , Eduljee Shappoorjee , James BushDy , H . Thorpe , B . J . Stone , W . Breslanen , Framjee Dhinshaw Petit , T . C . Brennan , W . C . Taylor ,
H . Holmes , E . Aleiffre , Thos Wood , W . Rodger , R . Brown , P . P . Jeejeebhoy , W . Saunders , Francis Ward , and several others . The lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the summons [ convening the meeting read . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the minutes of the last permanent committee meeting having been read , were adopted . Bro . O .
Tomlinson withdrew the name of Bro . Middleton as a re-joining member . The Secretary read a letter from W . Bro . T . Leith excusing attendance . The Secretary stated that he had just received a letter regarding the widow of a deceased brother . It was referred to the permanent committee . The Right W . Bro . the Hon . J . Gibbs , District Grand Alaster of English Freemasonry , with his
officers , being announced , were admitted , and the D . G . AI . was saluted with the honour due to his high rank . Thc lodge having been raised to the Second Degree , the W . AL proceeded to instal the Alaster elect , which ceremony was very ably performed , at the conclusion of which Bro . O . Tomlinson was duly proclaimed W . AL of Lodge Concord , No . 757 E . G ., and he then proceeded to invest his officers
, as follows : W . Bro . G . R . Henderson , LP . AL ; Bros . H . Watson , S . W . ; R . Ballard , J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . ; J . W . Watson , Sec ; R . Sowden . S . D . ; T . W . Brownnitt , J . D . ; J . Luke , Steward ; J . F . Grew , M . C . ; G . A . De Gama , LG . ; j . W . Seager , Tyler . W . Bro . Rowe proposed , and W . Bro . G . R . Henderson seconded , the following brethren as members of the Permanent Committee
Bros . J . Spiers , J . Luke , R . Sowden , T . W . Brownnitt , J . Jones , and S . Needs . Bro . T . C . Brennen was duly elected by ballot as a joining member . The D . G . AI . then gave hearty good wishes to the lodge , and said he was very glad to see it working so harmoniously together . There being no further business the lodge was closed with solemn prayer at 8 . 10 p . m . About 70 brethren ,
including the D . G . Master and his officers , sat down to banquet , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this numerous and well worked lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., when Bro . W . Wilson , W . AL , presided , supported by Bros . T . Shaw ,
I . P . M . ; W . Cottrell , P . M . ; J . Houlding , S . W . ; H . Ashmore , J . W . ; W . J . Lunt , P . AL , Treas . ; J . S . Cuthbert , Sec ; P . W . Oglesby , S . D . } T . Webster , J . D . ; J . Holland , P . AL , D . C . ; A . J . Fishlock , Org . ; J . Boyle , I . G . ; T . H . Carefull , S . ; J . Beesley , S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . There were about fifty members present , and the visitors' column contained the names of Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J
Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; J . Queen , 1505 ; R . H . Evans , P . AI . 292 ; J . Jacobs , 724 ; A . Musker , Sec . 1182 ; J . H . AlcQuistan , 241 ; A . Willis , W . M . 1035 ; R . P . France , W . AI . 594 ; and W . H . Cooper , R . W . 1350 . Two candidates were initiated and six passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by the W . AI . in a remarkably effective way , and in the course of a splendid delivery
of the lecture in the Second Degree he ( Bro . Wilson , W . M . ) referred in eloquent terms to the various specimens of thc various orders of architecture to be found in Liverpool . Seven guineas were voted for the assistance ot widows and orphans in distress . It was also resolved that new clothing should be provided tor the officers of the lodge . Bro . Lunt , P . AL , Treas ., called the attention of the brethren
to the death of Bro . Jacob Lloyd , formerly Treasurer of the Everton Lodge ; and on his suggestion it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to the widow of the deceased under her painful trial . The brethren subsequently supped under the presidency of the W . AI . LIVERPOOL . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 10 35 )—The usual monthly meeting of this influential
lod ge was held on Thursday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool , and was attended ° y an unusually large number of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . Alfred Willis , W . M ., and amongst those present were Bros . J . W . Turley , P . AL , P-P . G . J . D . ; J . F . Newell , P . AL ; G . Sculthorpe , P . AI . ; I B . Bunting , P . M . ; T . Fozzard , P . AL ; J . W .
McWean , S . W . ; T . AlcWean , J . W . ; G . Alorgan , P . M ., Treas . j R . R . Forshaw , Sec ; J . Whaites , ° * -i _ J . P . Bryan , J . D . ; W . Forrester , I . G . ; J- Smith , S . ; and others . At the conclusion of the usual business , which included an initiation , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , a capital supper being served by Bro - Casey , and was done ample justice to by those pre-Se nt . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ,
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that of the Provincial Grand Officers being responded to by Bro . J . W . Turley , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., after which the most interesting affair of the evening took place , viz ., the presentation to Bro . J . F . Newell , LP . AL , and Bro . Bunting , P . M ., and late Treasurer , of tokens of respect from the lodge . Before speaking of this it may be interesting to note the previous history of : he Prince of Wales ' s
Lodge . Some twelve years ago it was formed as an offshoot of the " Downshire" Lodge , 594 , and has gradually become one of the strongest lodges in West Lancashire . Some three years ago the lodge fell into temporary misfortune , and Bro . J . F . Newell , P . AL , was elected to the chair under rather depressing auspices . His conduct gave such general satisfaction that he was
reelected , thus filling the chair for two years in succession ; while Bro . Bunting , P . AL , who had already filled the office of Treasurer for some years , proved a worthy coadjutor . The result has been a complete restoration to its former position ; and it was in recognition of the important services rendered by these two brethren that the gifts were presented . Bro . Newell , who so efficiently filled the chair
of W . AL for two years , was presented with a very handsome dining-room time-piece , of unique construction ; and Bro . Bunting , P . M ., whose eight years' valuable services as Treasurer of the lodge well merited the recognition , was presented with a handsome gold watch ( specially manufactured by Bro . W . Johnson , Lodge 241 ) . The W . AL , in making the double presentations , spoke very
highly of the zeal and ability of the late Worshipful Alas ter and Treasurer , and wished them both long life and prosperity . Bro . Newell , in replying gave a short resume of the history of the lodge , and congratulated the brethren on the present position and working , speaking also of the pleasure it afforded him to do anything for the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge . Bro . Bunting also returned thanks , and
referred to the happy associations connected with his Treasurership , and also to the fact that no deserving case of distress was ever sent away from the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge . " The Health of the Worshipful Alaster" was proposed by Bro . Newell , P . AL , and duly honoured . " The Past Alasters " was responded to by Bro . Fozzard , P . AL ,
"The Officers" by Bro . Ale Wean , S . W ., and by Bros . T . Foulkes and J . P . Bryan , " The Alusical Brethren . " The evening was enlivened by several songs , & c , given by Bros . T . Foulkes , Rees , Pladdy , Forrester , and Smith , thc accompaniments being most efficiently played by Bro . J . P . Bryan . After the lodge had been closed in solemn form and harmony the brethren separated after a most enjoyable
evening . LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of the Temple Lodge , No . 1094 , was held on Wednesday the nth inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a capital and most enjoyable gathering of the fraternity . The lodge was opened at 5 o ' clock prompt
by Bro . W . Healing , W . AL , and the officers who sunportcd him were Bros . R . C . Yelland , PIM ., W . AI . elect ; ' Dr . J . Kellctt Smith , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg . ; Richard R . Alartin , P . AL ; Wm . Crane , P . AI . ; A . Jarvis S . W . ; Thos . G . Win-Stanley , J . W . ; J . Wood , Treas . ( Freemason ); T . Alarsh , P . AL , Secretary P . P . G . A . D ., Cers . ; Thos . S . Williams , S . D . ; T . Birch , J . D . ; H . B . Jones . LG . ; Richard
Washington , P . AL , D . C . ; Josh . Skeaf , P . AL , P . G . O ., Organist ; H . Horspool , John Alexander , Stewards ; Peter Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Fred . J . Jeffery , Thos . Carr , Peter Reid , E . Chater , Robert Bethel , Wm . Callow , J . Callow , J . Tjson , G . B . AlcGachen , A . C . Doc , Wm . Jones , Richard Ingham , Alexander H . Lowe , LL . D ., Thos . Durrans , H . Jones , J . Dean , David Cutchley , Dr . Joseph
Speer . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . John Asberry , 1620 ; James Bailey , 667 ; J . R . Bottomlcy , 1356 ; John Hill , 1609 ; Chas . Leighton , 1350 , Jno . W . Turley , P . AL 1473 , P . P . G . J . Deacon ; ' Jno . Cave , 220 ; Peter AlacMuldrow , P . AL , 1299 , P . G . Purst ; J . Burfield , 216 ; A . Barnard , 249 ; Al . Ellison , 249 ; Archd . Gilfillan , and others . After the transaction of
some ordinary business , Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . G . Reg . ; proceeded to install Bro . Richard C . Yelland , P . AI ., for the second time , in the chair of W . AL , a ceremony which he performed with marked ability , the charges to the officers being admirably given . The new W . AI . afterwards invested his officers as follow : —Bros . W . Healing , LP . AL ; T . S . Williams , S . W . ; T . G . Winstanley , J . W . ;
Joseph Wood , Treasurer , re-elected for the twelfth time ; Thomas Marsh , P . AL , P . P . G . A . D . C , Secretary , reappointed for thc twelfth time ; Rev . Dr . Lowe , LL . D ., Chaplain ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Organist ; T . Birch , S . D . ; H . B . Jones , J . D . ; J . Alexander LG . ; R . Washington , P . AL , D . C . ; H . Horspool , S . S . ; E . J . Callow , A . S . ; J . Tyson , A . S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler (
reelected ) . In thc course of the evening a handsome P . AI . ' s jewel was presented by the lodge to Bro . W . Healing , I . P . M ., in appreciation of the excellent services he has rendered to the lodge during his year of office . The brethren subsequently sat down to a sumptuous banquet , supplied by Bro . Ball , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given in excellent style by the W . AL ,
Bro . Yelland . Excellent music was furnished by Bros . J . Hill , J . Busfield , A . Child , Gilfillan , T . S . Williams , and others . HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — I ' his lodge held its regular meeting on the 14 th of April , 1877 , at the King ' s Hotel . Bros . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . J . D . Aliddx ., P . M ., Sec , acted as W . M . -, T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . AI . S . W . ; E . W .
Devereux , J . W . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Aliddx ., P . AL , Treas . ; B . Wright , Asst . Sec ; S . Wolff . S . D . -, A . F . Loos , J . D . ; J . Johnson , I . G . ; J . Faulkner , W . Steward ; J . H . Pearson , C . Steward ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler . Past Masters Bros . T . H Miller , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; J . B . Langley . The visitors were Bros . S . Frankenberg , 73 ; F . W . Hartley , P . M . 23 ; George Dore , 37 6 . Bro . F . Walters , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . opened
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the lodge , and presided throughout the meeting . The minutes were unanimously confirmed . Ballot for joining was unanimous in favour of Bro . Thomas Fenn , 1288 , and Bros . Emiel Woelcke and W . Swindlehurst were passed . An important notice of motion was giten by Bro . T . J . Sabine to alter bye-laws . Bro . H . A . Dubois presi led at the Festive Board .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Truth ( 1458 ) . — Time with his mighty pinions brings round the period for work as well as rest ; to carry out both these requirements ( for after work comes rest ) the Lodge of Truth assembled on Saturday , April 7 th , at its private rooms in Newton Heath . The W . AL , Bro . Batchelder , proved and opened his lodge at 3 p . m . prompt ; after which the minutes of
the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . T . H . Hall , of Boscawen Lodge , 6 99 , as a joining member , resulting in his unanimous election . Bros . Hyams and Smith were passed to the F . C . Degree and Bro . J . H . Pearson was raised to the Third Degree . Since the last meeting a prominent member of the lodge , Bro . Tyers , P . M . and Treas ., has suffered a severe loss by
the death of his son , who had just arrived at the age to qualify him to embark in commercial pursuits ; but the G . A . O . T . U . had in His wisdom decreed it otherwise , by calling him from the corruptible to that that fadeth not away ; removed from the battle of life , by faith we doubt not he dwells in thc sphere of love and light . May the bereft therefore be cheered by those words of assurance ,
" Not lost but gone before . " It was proposed by Bro . Batchelder , W . M ., seconded by Bro . Nicholson , supported by Bro . Needham and resolved , " that a vote of condolence with Bro . Tyers , in his deep grief , be fowarded to him . " Instructions in accordance were given to the Secretary . A proposition was then made that Bro . Batchelder , W . AI . do represent Lodge 1458 on the General Committee of the
East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution , which was canied unanimously . A circular letter was read from Alontefiore Lodge , 1017 , asking the support of the brethren to a petition , which they were anxious to present to Grand Lodge of England , relative to Freemasonry in Germany ; such petition the brethren heartily concurred with ; it was therefore signed by the
W . AI . on their behalf . Lodges ion , 1077 , 1161 , and 1219 were ably represented , who tendered their respective congratulations . Business of a foimal character brought labour to a close . Refreshment was then proceeded with , afterwards toasts loyal and Alasonic were discussed , seasoned with good will and merriment . The Tyler's toast in due course came , reminding us of our brethren
in adversity , and wishing them prosperity should they desire or deserve it , soon after this the brethren separated at a very appropriate hour , 9 .-J 0 p . m . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A good gathering of the members of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at thc Albany Hotel , Twickenham Station , on Wednesday , the nth inst .
Amongst the principal officers present were Bros . Saunders , W . AI . ; Knaggs , S . W . ; Court , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . D . of Norfolk , Treas .-, Wigginton , P . G . Supt . of Wks . Aliddlesex , I . P . M . and Sec . ; Taylor , S . D ; Vaughan , J . D . ; Rev . D' Orsey , Chap . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . AL passed Bro . Richnell to the Second Degree . There being
no other business of importance before the lodge , it was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . The usual preliminary toasts were given briefly from the chair , and warmly responded to . The I . P . M ., Bro . W . Wigginton , replied upon behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers . "The Health of the W . AI . " was proposed in very kind terms by the LP . AL , and having been duly
honoured Bro . Saunders tersely responded . In conse . quince of the lateness of the hour the remaining toasts , namely , " The Past Alasters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Principal Officers , " and " The Junior Officers , " were but formally given . Bros . Wigginton , I . P . M , and Secretary ; Tomlinson , Treasurer ; Knaggs , S . W . ; Vaughan , J . D . ; and Ashley , LG , having briefly
acknowledged the above toasts , thc Tyler was called upon to discharge his duty , and the brethren separated until the second Wednesday in July next . PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday the 13 th inst ., at Bro . Plaisted ' s fine Hall on Anglesea Hill , ar . d a large and brilliant
gathering of the members and brethren of the district assembled to assist in welcoming Bro . C Coupland , P . M . 913 , P . G . J . W . for Kent , and Bro . H . Pryce , 913 ; who for distinguished services to the lodge , both in and since its foundation , were unanimously elected as honorary members of it . Bro . W . A . Weston , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following officers : —F . G . Pownall , P . AI . ;
G . Spinks , S . W . j H . G . Picken , J . W . ; W . Alurphy , Treas . ; Thos . Cooper , Sec . ; H . Shaw , S . D . ; J . AlcCaffery , J . D . ; D . Deeves , D . C , but who , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Ritchie , I . G ., filled that office . Bros . Wedding and Wright W . Stds . ; H . Harding , Org . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Among thc visitors were Bros . T . Day , 1076 ; S . Goddard , P . AI . 700 ; C . Coupland , P . M , 13 ;
H . Pryce , 913 ; W . Keen , 1604 ; W . Harper , 1604 ; T . Brooks , 215 ; A . Cleal , 13 ; E . Tappenden , 781 and 700 ; W . Robinson , 1076 ; T . Hosgood , 13 ; C . Morris , 1331 ; W . Ward , 700 ; W . Hill , 700 and 1043 ; W . Neighbour , 771 ; T . Forrester , 1293 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed , that
particular one having reference to the admission of Bros . Coupland and Pryce , as above mentioned , being received with much pleasure by all present . Bros . Thos . Stevens , C . Battery , 24 th Brigade R . A ., of No . 77 6 , was accepted as a joining member , and received into the brotherhood . Battery Sergt . Major Jas . Cooke , F . Battery , 24 th Brigade R . A ., was , after approval , initiated into Masonry . Bro . G . Mason was then passed to the Second Degree ,
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aised by the acting W . M ., who also gave him the traditional history , the explanation of the working t ols and the charge . The chair was again taken by Bro . ' Fowler , W . M ., who brought down the lodge to the ' First S i and expressed the thanks of the lodge to the visiting brother , who had so promptly complied with the request to do the work . A slight alteration
i bye-laws , of which due notice had been given , was agreed upon , and no other business offering , the lodge was closed al seven o ' clock . BOMBAY . —Lodge Concord ( No . 757 ) . —At the tegular meeting of this lodge , held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Mazagon , on Saturday , the 20 th January , 1877 , there were present W . Bros . G . R . Henderson , W . AI . ; W .
C . Rowe , I . P . M . ; B . Robinson , P . AI . ; A . King , P . AI . ; Bros . O . Tomlinson , S . W . ; J . Spiers , J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . and officiating Secretary '; H . Watson , S . D . ; R . Sowden , J . D . ; J . Jones , I . G . ; and J . W . Seager , Tyler . Members : Bros . J . F . Grew , J . W . Watson , J . H . Boyne , S . Needs , J- Luke , J . Alay , J . A . De Gama , and R . Sowden . Visitors : W . Bros . T . Connsell , A . Alackenzie ,
H . W . Barrow , C . E . Mitchell , Geo . Thomson , S . N . Cooper , Bros . J . Lyons , P . Nelson , W . Haywood , Geo . S . Purvis , L . Thomas , J . H . Irvine , H . Parker , E . Parker , J L . Madden , A . Rule , P . Bellili , j . Jones , S . Babington , D . Al . Jeejeebhoy , Rustomjee Cawasjee , Eduljee Shappoorjee , James BushDy , H . Thorpe , B . J . Stone , W . Breslanen , Framjee Dhinshaw Petit , T . C . Brennan , W . C . Taylor ,
H . Holmes , E . Aleiffre , Thos Wood , W . Rodger , R . Brown , P . P . Jeejeebhoy , W . Saunders , Francis Ward , and several others . The lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the summons [ convening the meeting read . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the minutes of the last permanent committee meeting having been read , were adopted . Bro . O .
Tomlinson withdrew the name of Bro . Middleton as a re-joining member . The Secretary read a letter from W . Bro . T . Leith excusing attendance . The Secretary stated that he had just received a letter regarding the widow of a deceased brother . It was referred to the permanent committee . The Right W . Bro . the Hon . J . Gibbs , District Grand Alaster of English Freemasonry , with his
officers , being announced , were admitted , and the D . G . AI . was saluted with the honour due to his high rank . Thc lodge having been raised to the Second Degree , the W . AL proceeded to instal the Alaster elect , which ceremony was very ably performed , at the conclusion of which Bro . O . Tomlinson was duly proclaimed W . AL of Lodge Concord , No . 757 E . G ., and he then proceeded to invest his officers
, as follows : W . Bro . G . R . Henderson , LP . AL ; Bros . H . Watson , S . W . ; R . Ballard , J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . ; J . W . Watson , Sec ; R . Sowden . S . D . ; T . W . Brownnitt , J . D . ; J . Luke , Steward ; J . F . Grew , M . C . ; G . A . De Gama , LG . ; j . W . Seager , Tyler . W . Bro . Rowe proposed , and W . Bro . G . R . Henderson seconded , the following brethren as members of the Permanent Committee
Bros . J . Spiers , J . Luke , R . Sowden , T . W . Brownnitt , J . Jones , and S . Needs . Bro . T . C . Brennen was duly elected by ballot as a joining member . The D . G . AI . then gave hearty good wishes to the lodge , and said he was very glad to see it working so harmoniously together . There being no further business the lodge was closed with solemn prayer at 8 . 10 p . m . About 70 brethren ,
including the D . G . Master and his officers , sat down to banquet , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this numerous and well worked lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., when Bro . W . Wilson , W . AL , presided , supported by Bros . T . Shaw ,
I . P . M . ; W . Cottrell , P . M . ; J . Houlding , S . W . ; H . Ashmore , J . W . ; W . J . Lunt , P . AL , Treas . ; J . S . Cuthbert , Sec ; P . W . Oglesby , S . D . } T . Webster , J . D . ; J . Holland , P . AL , D . C . ; A . J . Fishlock , Org . ; J . Boyle , I . G . ; T . H . Carefull , S . ; J . Beesley , S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . There were about fifty members present , and the visitors' column contained the names of Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J
Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; J . Queen , 1505 ; R . H . Evans , P . AI . 292 ; J . Jacobs , 724 ; A . Musker , Sec . 1182 ; J . H . AlcQuistan , 241 ; A . Willis , W . M . 1035 ; R . P . France , W . AI . 594 ; and W . H . Cooper , R . W . 1350 . Two candidates were initiated and six passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by the W . AI . in a remarkably effective way , and in the course of a splendid delivery
of the lecture in the Second Degree he ( Bro . Wilson , W . M . ) referred in eloquent terms to the various specimens of thc various orders of architecture to be found in Liverpool . Seven guineas were voted for the assistance ot widows and orphans in distress . It was also resolved that new clothing should be provided tor the officers of the lodge . Bro . Lunt , P . AL , Treas ., called the attention of the brethren
to the death of Bro . Jacob Lloyd , formerly Treasurer of the Everton Lodge ; and on his suggestion it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to the widow of the deceased under her painful trial . The brethren subsequently supped under the presidency of the W . AI . LIVERPOOL . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 10 35 )—The usual monthly meeting of this influential
lod ge was held on Thursday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool , and was attended ° y an unusually large number of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . Alfred Willis , W . M ., and amongst those present were Bros . J . W . Turley , P . AL , P-P . G . J . D . ; J . F . Newell , P . AL ; G . Sculthorpe , P . AI . ; I B . Bunting , P . M . ; T . Fozzard , P . AL ; J . W .
McWean , S . W . ; T . AlcWean , J . W . ; G . Alorgan , P . M ., Treas . j R . R . Forshaw , Sec ; J . Whaites , ° * -i _ J . P . Bryan , J . D . ; W . Forrester , I . G . ; J- Smith , S . ; and others . At the conclusion of the usual business , which included an initiation , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , a capital supper being served by Bro - Casey , and was done ample justice to by those pre-Se nt . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ,
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that of the Provincial Grand Officers being responded to by Bro . J . W . Turley , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., after which the most interesting affair of the evening took place , viz ., the presentation to Bro . J . F . Newell , LP . AL , and Bro . Bunting , P . M ., and late Treasurer , of tokens of respect from the lodge . Before speaking of this it may be interesting to note the previous history of : he Prince of Wales ' s
Lodge . Some twelve years ago it was formed as an offshoot of the " Downshire" Lodge , 594 , and has gradually become one of the strongest lodges in West Lancashire . Some three years ago the lodge fell into temporary misfortune , and Bro . J . F . Newell , P . AL , was elected to the chair under rather depressing auspices . His conduct gave such general satisfaction that he was
reelected , thus filling the chair for two years in succession ; while Bro . Bunting , P . AL , who had already filled the office of Treasurer for some years , proved a worthy coadjutor . The result has been a complete restoration to its former position ; and it was in recognition of the important services rendered by these two brethren that the gifts were presented . Bro . Newell , who so efficiently filled the chair
of W . AL for two years , was presented with a very handsome dining-room time-piece , of unique construction ; and Bro . Bunting , P . M ., whose eight years' valuable services as Treasurer of the lodge well merited the recognition , was presented with a handsome gold watch ( specially manufactured by Bro . W . Johnson , Lodge 241 ) . The W . AL , in making the double presentations , spoke very
highly of the zeal and ability of the late Worshipful Alas ter and Treasurer , and wished them both long life and prosperity . Bro . Newell , in replying gave a short resume of the history of the lodge , and congratulated the brethren on the present position and working , speaking also of the pleasure it afforded him to do anything for the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge . Bro . Bunting also returned thanks , and
referred to the happy associations connected with his Treasurership , and also to the fact that no deserving case of distress was ever sent away from the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge . " The Health of the Worshipful Alaster" was proposed by Bro . Newell , P . AL , and duly honoured . " The Past Alasters " was responded to by Bro . Fozzard , P . AL ,
"The Officers" by Bro . Ale Wean , S . W ., and by Bros . T . Foulkes and J . P . Bryan , " The Alusical Brethren . " The evening was enlivened by several songs , & c , given by Bros . T . Foulkes , Rees , Pladdy , Forrester , and Smith , thc accompaniments being most efficiently played by Bro . J . P . Bryan . After the lodge had been closed in solemn form and harmony the brethren separated after a most enjoyable
evening . LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of the Temple Lodge , No . 1094 , was held on Wednesday the nth inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a capital and most enjoyable gathering of the fraternity . The lodge was opened at 5 o ' clock prompt
by Bro . W . Healing , W . AL , and the officers who sunportcd him were Bros . R . C . Yelland , PIM ., W . AI . elect ; ' Dr . J . Kellctt Smith , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg . ; Richard R . Alartin , P . AL ; Wm . Crane , P . AI . ; A . Jarvis S . W . ; Thos . G . Win-Stanley , J . W . ; J . Wood , Treas . ( Freemason ); T . Alarsh , P . AL , Secretary P . P . G . A . D ., Cers . ; Thos . S . Williams , S . D . ; T . Birch , J . D . ; H . B . Jones . LG . ; Richard
Washington , P . AL , D . C . ; Josh . Skeaf , P . AL , P . G . O ., Organist ; H . Horspool , John Alexander , Stewards ; Peter Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . Fred . J . Jeffery , Thos . Carr , Peter Reid , E . Chater , Robert Bethel , Wm . Callow , J . Callow , J . Tjson , G . B . AlcGachen , A . C . Doc , Wm . Jones , Richard Ingham , Alexander H . Lowe , LL . D ., Thos . Durrans , H . Jones , J . Dean , David Cutchley , Dr . Joseph
Speer . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . John Asberry , 1620 ; James Bailey , 667 ; J . R . Bottomlcy , 1356 ; John Hill , 1609 ; Chas . Leighton , 1350 , Jno . W . Turley , P . AL 1473 , P . P . G . J . Deacon ; ' Jno . Cave , 220 ; Peter AlacMuldrow , P . AL , 1299 , P . G . Purst ; J . Burfield , 216 ; A . Barnard , 249 ; Al . Ellison , 249 ; Archd . Gilfillan , and others . After the transaction of
some ordinary business , Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . G . Reg . ; proceeded to install Bro . Richard C . Yelland , P . AI ., for the second time , in the chair of W . AL , a ceremony which he performed with marked ability , the charges to the officers being admirably given . The new W . AI . afterwards invested his officers as follow : —Bros . W . Healing , LP . AL ; T . S . Williams , S . W . ; T . G . Winstanley , J . W . ;
Joseph Wood , Treasurer , re-elected for the twelfth time ; Thomas Marsh , P . AL , P . P . G . A . D . C , Secretary , reappointed for thc twelfth time ; Rev . Dr . Lowe , LL . D ., Chaplain ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Organist ; T . Birch , S . D . ; H . B . Jones , J . D . ; J . Alexander LG . ; R . Washington , P . AL , D . C . ; H . Horspool , S . S . ; E . J . Callow , A . S . ; J . Tyson , A . S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler (
reelected ) . In thc course of the evening a handsome P . AI . ' s jewel was presented by the lodge to Bro . W . Healing , I . P . M ., in appreciation of the excellent services he has rendered to the lodge during his year of office . The brethren subsequently sat down to a sumptuous banquet , supplied by Bro . Ball , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given in excellent style by the W . AL ,
Bro . Yelland . Excellent music was furnished by Bros . J . Hill , J . Busfield , A . Child , Gilfillan , T . S . Williams , and others . HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — I ' his lodge held its regular meeting on the 14 th of April , 1877 , at the King ' s Hotel . Bros . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . J . D . Aliddx ., P . M ., Sec , acted as W . M . -, T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . AI . S . W . ; E . W .
Devereux , J . W . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Aliddx ., P . AL , Treas . ; B . Wright , Asst . Sec ; S . Wolff . S . D . -, A . F . Loos , J . D . ; J . Johnson , I . G . ; J . Faulkner , W . Steward ; J . H . Pearson , C . Steward ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler . Past Masters Bros . T . H Miller , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; J . B . Langley . The visitors were Bros . S . Frankenberg , 73 ; F . W . Hartley , P . M . 23 ; George Dore , 37 6 . Bro . F . Walters , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . opened
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the lodge , and presided throughout the meeting . The minutes were unanimously confirmed . Ballot for joining was unanimous in favour of Bro . Thomas Fenn , 1288 , and Bros . Emiel Woelcke and W . Swindlehurst were passed . An important notice of motion was giten by Bro . T . J . Sabine to alter bye-laws . Bro . H . A . Dubois presi led at the Festive Board .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Truth ( 1458 ) . — Time with his mighty pinions brings round the period for work as well as rest ; to carry out both these requirements ( for after work comes rest ) the Lodge of Truth assembled on Saturday , April 7 th , at its private rooms in Newton Heath . The W . AL , Bro . Batchelder , proved and opened his lodge at 3 p . m . prompt ; after which the minutes of
the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . T . H . Hall , of Boscawen Lodge , 6 99 , as a joining member , resulting in his unanimous election . Bros . Hyams and Smith were passed to the F . C . Degree and Bro . J . H . Pearson was raised to the Third Degree . Since the last meeting a prominent member of the lodge , Bro . Tyers , P . M . and Treas ., has suffered a severe loss by
the death of his son , who had just arrived at the age to qualify him to embark in commercial pursuits ; but the G . A . O . T . U . had in His wisdom decreed it otherwise , by calling him from the corruptible to that that fadeth not away ; removed from the battle of life , by faith we doubt not he dwells in thc sphere of love and light . May the bereft therefore be cheered by those words of assurance ,
" Not lost but gone before . " It was proposed by Bro . Batchelder , W . M ., seconded by Bro . Nicholson , supported by Bro . Needham and resolved , " that a vote of condolence with Bro . Tyers , in his deep grief , be fowarded to him . " Instructions in accordance were given to the Secretary . A proposition was then made that Bro . Batchelder , W . AI . do represent Lodge 1458 on the General Committee of the
East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution , which was canied unanimously . A circular letter was read from Alontefiore Lodge , 1017 , asking the support of the brethren to a petition , which they were anxious to present to Grand Lodge of England , relative to Freemasonry in Germany ; such petition the brethren heartily concurred with ; it was therefore signed by the
W . AI . on their behalf . Lodges ion , 1077 , 1161 , and 1219 were ably represented , who tendered their respective congratulations . Business of a foimal character brought labour to a close . Refreshment was then proceeded with , afterwards toasts loyal and Alasonic were discussed , seasoned with good will and merriment . The Tyler's toast in due course came , reminding us of our brethren
in adversity , and wishing them prosperity should they desire or deserve it , soon after this the brethren separated at a very appropriate hour , 9 .-J 0 p . m . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A good gathering of the members of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at thc Albany Hotel , Twickenham Station , on Wednesday , the nth inst .
Amongst the principal officers present were Bros . Saunders , W . AI . ; Knaggs , S . W . ; Court , J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . D . of Norfolk , Treas .-, Wigginton , P . G . Supt . of Wks . Aliddlesex , I . P . M . and Sec . ; Taylor , S . D ; Vaughan , J . D . ; Rev . D' Orsey , Chap . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . AL passed Bro . Richnell to the Second Degree . There being
no other business of importance before the lodge , it was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . The usual preliminary toasts were given briefly from the chair , and warmly responded to . The I . P . M ., Bro . W . Wigginton , replied upon behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers . "The Health of the W . AI . " was proposed in very kind terms by the LP . AL , and having been duly
honoured Bro . Saunders tersely responded . In conse . quince of the lateness of the hour the remaining toasts , namely , " The Past Alasters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Principal Officers , " and " The Junior Officers , " were but formally given . Bros . Wigginton , I . P . M , and Secretary ; Tomlinson , Treasurer ; Knaggs , S . W . ; Vaughan , J . D . ; and Ashley , LG , having briefly
acknowledged the above toasts , thc Tyler was called upon to discharge his duty , and the brethren separated until the second Wednesday in July next . PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday the 13 th inst ., at Bro . Plaisted ' s fine Hall on Anglesea Hill , ar . d a large and brilliant
gathering of the members and brethren of the district assembled to assist in welcoming Bro . C Coupland , P . M . 913 , P . G . J . W . for Kent , and Bro . H . Pryce , 913 ; who for distinguished services to the lodge , both in and since its foundation , were unanimously elected as honorary members of it . Bro . W . A . Weston , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following officers : —F . G . Pownall , P . AI . ;
G . Spinks , S . W . j H . G . Picken , J . W . ; W . Alurphy , Treas . ; Thos . Cooper , Sec . ; H . Shaw , S . D . ; J . AlcCaffery , J . D . ; D . Deeves , D . C , but who , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Ritchie , I . G ., filled that office . Bros . Wedding and Wright W . Stds . ; H . Harding , Org . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Among thc visitors were Bros . T . Day , 1076 ; S . Goddard , P . AI . 700 ; C . Coupland , P . M , 13 ;
H . Pryce , 913 ; W . Keen , 1604 ; W . Harper , 1604 ; T . Brooks , 215 ; A . Cleal , 13 ; E . Tappenden , 781 and 700 ; W . Robinson , 1076 ; T . Hosgood , 13 ; C . Morris , 1331 ; W . Ward , 700 ; W . Hill , 700 and 1043 ; W . Neighbour , 771 ; T . Forrester , 1293 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed , that
particular one having reference to the admission of Bros . Coupland and Pryce , as above mentioned , being received with much pleasure by all present . Bros . Thos . Stevens , C . Battery , 24 th Brigade R . A ., of No . 77 6 , was accepted as a joining member , and received into the brotherhood . Battery Sergt . Major Jas . Cooke , F . Battery , 24 th Brigade R . A ., was , after approval , initiated into Masonry . Bro . G . Mason was then passed to the Second Degree ,