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bcrland and Westmorland , and he hoped that next year there would be found a considerable increase of votes in the different lodges . Bro . Lamonby had refeircd to the system recently adopted by thc Sun and Sector Lodge to increase votes , and which had proved so signal a success , viz ., the lottery system . Bro . Lamonby had tried it at Cockermouth , but it was a failure , and he ( Bio . Gibson )
was sorry to say that thc scheme had met with no better response at Whitehaven . However , he was still in hopes of Cumberland and Westmorland becoming self-supporting one of these days . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable entertainment to a close at nine o'clock ; and the
proceedings rt fleeted the utmost credit on the Permanent Committee of Sun and Sector Lodge . Bro . W . H . Levvthwaite , P . AI . I < J 02 , Provincial Giand Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and also had charge of tbe music in the lodge-room . Ssveral songs and glees were contributed in the course of the evening by various musical brethren .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst . There were present : — Bros . Jas . Black , W . M . ; Capt . Sewell , S . W . ; John Bird , | . W . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; W- Taylor , P . M . ; F . C . Robinson , Sec . ; Isaac Evening , as I . G . ; Jos . Hevvson ,
Tyler , and several others . After opening-, and confirming the minutes , Bro . Chas . H . McCall , of Fidelity Lodge , No . 289 , Leeds , was balloted for , and unanimously accepted as an affiliating member of Skiddaw Lodge , whilst Bro . Henry Ritson was duly accepted as a candidate for initiation . ThcJcflsrowas then passed to the Second Degree , when Bros . Jos . Boirowscale and j : > s . Hewson , were raised to the Subline D gree of Master Mason ri
fnsiclass style , by the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Sewell , S . W ., as ably explaining the tracing board , presenting the working tools , and delivering the introductory address to the third lecture . The lodge was then reduced to the first degree , when Bro . R . W . Robinson , Dom itic Lodge , No . 1 77 , London , was proposed as an affiliating member . After some other matters were gone into , the lodge vvas closed in form .
KESWICK .. —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The ordinary monthly m ctingaf this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 24 th inst ., in the Court Room . The attendance was very small ( within a dozen , all told ) , doubtless by icasou of its being tne height of tne season , when tradesmen in the " Metropolis of the L < ke District" m eke hay while- the sun shines . The officers' positions were
occupied as follow : Bros . W . I ' . Lamonby , P . M . Lodge 1002 , Ceickermouth [ Freemason ' , as W . M . ; Thos . Usher , as S W . ; William Lamonby , VV . M . 1073 , as J . W . and See . * , W . Hodgson , J . D ., as S . D . j W . Gaspey , D . C , as J . D . ; D . Crowden , as I . G . ; J . Barron , Treas . ; C . Thompson , Tyler , and others . ' Alter thc minutes were read and confirmed , Bro . Rushforth , of Restoration Lodge , No . 111 , Darlington , was balloted for as a joining member , and
approved . 1 he balance sheet for the past year was next reail and adopted . Then Bro . F . Jackson , being in attend ante , gave proof his efficiency as an Entered Apprentice , and retiit'd , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . On re-admission , the candidate vvas duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by t he W . M . in the chair , after which the lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and finally closed .
BLACKHEATH—Blackheath Lodge ( No . 1320 ) . —The installation nutting 1 f this pleasant summer lotlge took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Green Man Hotel , Blackheath . The business vvas the installation of the . W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Hy . Morton , Mid investment ( if officers . Thc brethren present were Bros , li . M . Hubbuck , P . M . ; H . A . Collington , P . M . ; II . B .
Webster , P . M . ; Budds , Le Cren , Anderson , the W . M elect , and eithcrs . Among the visitors were Bros . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Benevolent Institution ; Kipps , P . G . O ., Kent ; J . T . Miller , W . M ., Joppa , No . 18 S ] Hudson , Royal York , No . 313 ; Theo . W . Williams ; Jordan ; C . J . Turner , Bedford , No . 157 ; Spence , Grenadiers , No . 66 . Thc lodge having been opened and the
minutes confirmed , Bro . Wm . Hy . Morson was presented to Bro . Hubbuck , who acted as Installing Master , and regularly installed in thc chair of K . S . as W . M . foi the ensuing year . The officers were then invested asfollows Bro . J . C . Scard , I . P . M . ; Turner , S . W . Penidge , J . VV . ; R . B . ' Webster , Treas . * . H . A . Collington , Sec ; C . Jardine , S . D . ; Le Cren , I . D . ; und Parkinson , Tyler . Before
thc lodge vvas closed thc W . M . announced his intention id offering himself as a Steward for the R . M . Institute for Girls at the festival in 18 79 , which intimation was gladly welcomed . After closing the lodge thc brethren adjourned and partook of a choice banquet , Bro . Wm . Hy . Morson presiding . The customary toasts followed , and Bro . Till , proposing " The toast cf the W . M ., " stated that Bro .
Morson was the first initiate of the Blackheath Lodge , who had become W . M ., and he felt sure that he was only expressing the feelings of the brethren when he stated that he vvas very pleased at seeing Bro . Morson in thc chair as W . M ., he hoped that liro . Morson would be blessed with good health , that he might carry cut the duties of his office sati > fac ( orily . Tiic "W . M . replied ,
thanking the brethren very heartily for the kind and cordial manner in which they had received the least , he assured them that nothing would be wanting on his part to carry out his duties to the best of his abilities , and to the credit of the Blackheath Lodge . He felt sme that during his
year the officers and brethren would amply support him , especially in the object he had in view for the Girls' School , as lie looked upon thc ilasonic charities as lhe very essence of Freemasonry . Bro . Miller , W . M . of the Joppv , No . 188 , in replyi ig , un behalf of the visitors , stated that h- had h ' j' ! the- I'li-asnr- ol b' -ing associated witb Rro .
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Morson , thc VV . M ., for a great number of years . He wished him a very successful and pleasant year of office , lie vvas always highly gratified in visiting the Blackheath Lodge-, and on this occasion he felt beiund to express the extreme pleasure he had experienced in witnessing the very able and effiicient manner in which Bro . Hubbuck had discharged his duties as Installing Master . Thc
ceremony vvas performed in a most impressive munnc-r , and woultl long be remembered with feelings of admiration . Bro . Terry responded on bibaif of the Masonie charities . He was gratified to hear that Bro . Moison , tlie W . M ., had decided to act as Steward for the next Girls' Festival . From what he had heard regarding the success of Bro . Jardine , he felt sure that with plenty of zeal and energy a good sum would be raised . Bro . Terry ' s speech vvas
marked throughout with that perfect sincerity and earnestness which always flows from his lips when speaking in connection with the great charitable Institutions attached to Frecmasoniy . During a very pleasant evening Bro . Hudson delighted the company with two capital recitations , and Bros . Brown and Frill , with others , displayed with much taste their vocal power-, accompanied by Bro . Jordan at thc piano . This closed a very successful and enjoyable gathering .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . - —The special season of summer installations in the Province of West Lancashire , more especially the section which comprises Liverpool , may be said to have again set in with great severity , and one of these interesting annuals vvas celebrated on Tuesday evening , the iSth ins * - ., the Waterloo anniversary , when the brethren attached to the
Stanley-Lodge , No . 1325 , met at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , for the pii . pose of assisting at ' * celebration of a ceremony which is always viewed with interest . Bro . James W . liurge-s , W . M ., occupied his seat of honour in the E . at the opening of the lodge , shortly after two o'cloe ! - - , and amongst the official representatives of the bulge present were Bros . F . Knight , P . M . ; C . Leighton , P . M . ; T . H .
Bradshaw , S . W . ( VV . M . elect ); C . Wmskill , J . VV . ; H . Ashmore , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Faulkcs , Sec ; R . B . Burgess , S . IJ . ; W . Robertson , J . D . ; S . Hill . I . G . ; A . S . muels , S . ; J . Holme , Assist . S . ; aud M . VV . C ' cmson , Tyler . The privates < 'F the "M -. sonic ranks of tne Stanley comprised Bros . T . VV . Pcitcliard ; B . Littleton ; R . Jones ; G . Argyle ; S . Gordon ; J . Hughes ; !•' . C . Sanders ; J . Al . Arnold ;
VV . Bed ; J . H . Groans ; VV . II . Quavlc ; J . Falkingham ; P . S . lohnson ; . 1 . Asht' . n ; 1 ' . M . Campbell ; VV . j . Bell ; E . D . Jellies ; G . Viningj J . TlneKail ; R . Upson ; H . Braddoek ; VV . L-ildon . & c . The numerous visitors included Bros . J . I layes , P . M . 249 ; H . Ellery , 667 ; VV . Corbet ' , S . D . 249 ; V . Bainett , S . VV . 249 ( W . M . elect ); Joseph Skeaf , P . M . 2 i ( :, P . G . Organist ; T . Johnson , 283 ; D . A . Davis ,
J . VV . ( , 23 ; J . Gage , 825 ; W R . Re . ve , 6 7 ¦; J . Healing , P . M . 1264 ; J . Pemberton , P . M . 1 S 64 , P . P . G S . of VV . ; T . Roberts , P . M . 673 ; J . Wood , Treas . 1024 ( fYcemeis'iii ); Hugh Williams , P . M . 1264 ; G . li . Hanmer , P . M . 1086 ; R . Davidson , 673 ; H . Burrows , VV . M . 6 73 ; IS . Jackson , S . W . 673 , VV . M . elect ; A . C . Forsh . tw , 1035 ; R . Fairclough , S . D . 16 7 ^; J . H . Unaker , S-c . 1364 ; VV . T .
Ally , P . M . 6 73 ; J . R . Bottomley , S . VV . , 6 73 ; J . P . Bryan , S . D . 1015 ; VV . Jones , P . M . 220 ; J . Muitle-man , S . D . 1473 ; T . " H . Carefull , I . G . 823 ; T . Shaw , P . M . 823 , T . Hatton , 203 ; and M . Donnelly , 823 . The lodge vvas duly opened by thc W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Burgess , and after the transaction of the usual preliminary business he proceeded most eflicicntly lo ln .-tal Bro . Joseph
Harrison Bradshaw as the W . M . for thc year . The following were the oflicers who were appointed and invested : Bros . James W . Burgess , I . P . M . ; F . Knight , P . M ., D . C ; H . Ashmore , P . M ., Jreas . j C . Win kill , S . W . ; T . Foulkes , J . W . * , It . B . Burgess , Sec ; N . Robertson , S . D . ; B . Samuels , J . I ) . ; S . Hill , I . G . ; J . Holme , S . S . ; and P . Campbell , J S . The charges to the officers were g iven
by Bro . H . Ashmore , P . M ., Treas ., and al the close of the ceremony a cordial vole of thanks , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . C . Leighton , P . M ., wis ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bros . Burgess and Ashmore , for their admira'de services that
the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro Bradshaw . On the clnl ' i being drawn , he propose ! " ll . e Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the ( iueen . " ( National Anthem . ) Bro . Foulkes , Bro . II . Arnold , P . M ., next proposed the toast of " The M . W . the G . M of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Roynl Family . " In the course of his speech he said that he , who was now the
head of their glorious institutio 1 , would one day be King of England , and no more hetrty support would be given to him than that which would be given by the Masons of England . " God bless the Prince of Wales , " by Bro . J . P . Bryan . The VV . M . next gave the toasts of " The Pro ( Irani ; Master and the D . G .. M . ( Uro . Lord Skelmersdale , Prov . G . M . W . I . ) , " whose affability and urbanity he
referred to in the highest terms . Br <> . J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of VV ., responded to lhe latter toast , and said that as the Masonic head in that province , Lord Skelmersiiale vvas the right man in the ri ght place . They did not perhaps see so much of his lordship in that province as they could desire , as his parliamentary duties greatly interfered with that visitation , but there was 110 doubt his heart was in
Masonry and he exercised a Urge amount of influence m connection with the progress of the Order in that division . It gave him ( Bro . Pemberton ) great ple-asure to be au ordinary member of the Stanley -Lodge , and any service he could give towards advancing the interests he would be
most happy to jiive . liro . Uur 'ess then gave " The Health of lhe VV . M ., " referring with sitisfaciion to lhe fart that liro . Bradshaw was the first Master of thc Stanley \ vhu had been initiated in the lodge since its consecration , lie had most faithfully set ted nearly all the oJKcts , and they must ' all f ' - 'l n-fiid that he had at 1 nat s \ to a r *\ dti"Vi
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which ought to be the ambition of every Mason . He ( the VV . M . ) would do his work as well and faithfully as any of his predecessors . The W . M . in response said he woulel strive to do h is duty most faithfully , and trusted he would have the active and cordial ro-opcration of all ITS officers and the brethren connected with the Stanley Lodge . The VV . M . next proposed "The Health of the Installing
Master" ( Bio . Kurgess ) , and after alluaing to the excellent services he had rendered to the lodge during the period of his membership , and cspcciilly in his year of office , he concluded by presenting Bro . Burgess , as I . P . M ' , with a very valuable P . M . ' s jewel , with thc following inscription : " Presented by the members of the Stanley Lodge , No . 1325 , to Bro . James Whittaker Burgess , I . P . M .,
as a token of their respect and esteem . " The present was most happily acknowledged by Bro . Burgess , who as ' surpj the brethren he would continue to take a very active interest in a lodge with which he had been so closely identified since his return from India several years ago . The toast of * ' The Past Masters , " given hy the W . M ., was responded to by Btos . Crosby Leighton , P . M . ; F . Kni ght , P . M . ; and J . W . Bargess , I . P . M . The toast of
" , The Visitors , " also i » iven from the chair , vvas acknowledged by Bros . N . Williams , P . M . 1264 ; J . Haves , P . M . 240 ; T . Roberts , P . M . 673 ; and W . Jones , P . M . 220 and 1299 . Bro . Burgess , I . P . M .. gave the toast , "Tlie West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " which vvas acknowledged by Bro . H . Williams , P . M . 1264 . "The Officers" vvas responded toby Bros . Winskill , S . VV . ; T .
Foulkes , J . W . ; F . Knight , P . M ., D . C . ; R . B . Burgess , Sec , & c . ' * The Masonic Press , " given by Bro . Burgess , vvas suitably acknowledged by Bros . Joseph Wood , Treas . 249 ( Freemason ) , MacKenzie and Davis . Several other toasts followed , and the brethren separated at an early hour . The harmony of the evening vvas greatly promoted
by the efforts of Bros . Lniaker , Foulkes , Winskt-ll , Bryan , Skeaf , & c . It should be stated that the installation cards were beautifully got up , and greatly enhanced by two splendid portraits of the W . M . and I . P . M . ; the cards being done by Bro . G . G . Walmsley . and the portraits by the celebrated firm of Bros . Brown , Barnes , and Bell , of Liverpool .
CHURCH GRESLEY . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1739 ) . —The third regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic room , Church Greslcy , on Friday , June the 14 th . Present , Bros . Wm . Carrick Crofts , P . M . 779 , P . P . G . J . W . Leicester , W . M . ; Robt . Howe . P . M . 624 S . W . ; T . Holiday , J . VV . ; E . Faulkner , P . M . 779 , P . P . J G . I ' . Leicester , I . P . M . ; G . Hassall , S . D ; G . Cruttenden
J . D . ; VV . S . Allan , P . M . 779 , P . P . G . J . D . L-icester , Treas . G . Hamilton , I . G . ; T . A . Cochin , Clements , . Walters ,. Thompson , anil Cooper . Thc lodge vvas opened at 6 p . m Bros . Thompson and Cooper were passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., and the W . M . then initiated ' Mr . Whitmore as serving brother . The bye-laws were submilted and discussed . A communication from Grand
Lodge was read respecting the recent decision of . the Grand Orient of France . The usual proclamations were made , and this promising young lodge closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to supper at the Boot Inn . Thc usual loyal toasts were given and duly honoured , and the brethren separated shortly before ten o ' clock .
INSTRUCTION . PANMURE GENERAL LODGE OF INSTRU -TION . —The second Craft meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Antelope Tavern , Lorn-road . Brixton , on Thursday evening , the 20 th inst . Bro . J , Coe , VV . M . of the Stockwell Lodge , as W . M . ; Bros E . A . Francis , S . W . ; II . Lovegrove , J . W . ; Dr . C . T . Pearce
S . D . ; R . Hooker , J . D . ; C . P . McKay , W . M . Panmuic Lodge , 720 , I . G . ; James Stevens and Thomas Poore , Preceptors ; J . G . Dickie , P . G . P ., Secretary ; also W . * H . Cohen , H . Baldwin , G . Lambeit , and others . The minutes of the former Craft meeting having been confirmed , ' the
ceremonies of the accone . and I hud Degrees were ably rehearsed . The brethren present , not already members , were unanimous ' y added to the list of founders' of the general lodge . Bro . Francis was elected W . M . for lhe next Craft meeting , to be ' eld on the first Thursday in July , and the lodge was then closed in peace and harmony .
DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) held its weekly meeting at Bro . Clayton's , the Duke's Head , Whitechapelroad , on Fiiday , the I 4 . U 1 inst .: Bro . Butter , W . M . ; Job , S . VV . ; Wallington , J . W . ; Waterer , S . D . ; J . P . Cohen , J . D . ; McDonald , I . G . ; Musto , Hon . Sec . There were also present a large number of brethren , including the following Past Masters : Myers , Koch , Barnes , Scott
Wallington , Hogg , I . P . Cohen , Atkins , Cundick , and Musto . The lodge was open : el in due form wah prayer , the minutes read and confirmed ; the lodge was opened in the Second and Third _ Degrees , and the W . M . worked the installation ceremony in a most impressive manner , after which hc worked the ceremony of passing . Bro . Barries proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on . the minutes
tothe W . M . fur the able manner in which he had worked the installation ceremony , and that he be elected an Honorary Member of the Done Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Barnes in the course of his remarks said that lie vvas pleased that upon him devolved the duty to move the resolution , for he had had a large experience in the working . of the several ceremonies , including also the ceremony
of installation , and he must say—and felt sme that every P . M . present would confirm thc statement—that it , \ vas not very often the Ceremony in its entirety was so well performed as it had been Ihis evening , and especially so when we take into account that this was only the jiecoiid time Bra . Butter had rehearsed it . Again , Bro . Buttei had broken away from the traditions of the locality i >'! ' . vM '* . ' - ! l ! is ..-ph < : f : lai action lies , , an : ! had comr to th-.- , ' -vry
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bcrland and Westmorland , and he hoped that next year there would be found a considerable increase of votes in the different lodges . Bro . Lamonby had refeircd to the system recently adopted by thc Sun and Sector Lodge to increase votes , and which had proved so signal a success , viz ., the lottery system . Bro . Lamonby had tried it at Cockermouth , but it was a failure , and he ( Bio . Gibson )
was sorry to say that thc scheme had met with no better response at Whitehaven . However , he was still in hopes of Cumberland and Westmorland becoming self-supporting one of these days . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable entertainment to a close at nine o'clock ; and the
proceedings rt fleeted the utmost credit on the Permanent Committee of Sun and Sector Lodge . Bro . W . H . Levvthwaite , P . AI . I < J 02 , Provincial Giand Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and also had charge of tbe music in the lodge-room . Ssveral songs and glees were contributed in the course of the evening by various musical brethren .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst . There were present : — Bros . Jas . Black , W . M . ; Capt . Sewell , S . W . ; John Bird , | . W . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; W- Taylor , P . M . ; F . C . Robinson , Sec . ; Isaac Evening , as I . G . ; Jos . Hevvson ,
Tyler , and several others . After opening-, and confirming the minutes , Bro . Chas . H . McCall , of Fidelity Lodge , No . 289 , Leeds , was balloted for , and unanimously accepted as an affiliating member of Skiddaw Lodge , whilst Bro . Henry Ritson was duly accepted as a candidate for initiation . ThcJcflsrowas then passed to the Second Degree , when Bros . Jos . Boirowscale and j : > s . Hewson , were raised to the Subline D gree of Master Mason ri
fnsiclass style , by the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Sewell , S . W ., as ably explaining the tracing board , presenting the working tools , and delivering the introductory address to the third lecture . The lodge was then reduced to the first degree , when Bro . R . W . Robinson , Dom itic Lodge , No . 1 77 , London , was proposed as an affiliating member . After some other matters were gone into , the lodge vvas closed in form .
KESWICK .. —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The ordinary monthly m ctingaf this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 24 th inst ., in the Court Room . The attendance was very small ( within a dozen , all told ) , doubtless by icasou of its being tne height of tne season , when tradesmen in the " Metropolis of the L < ke District" m eke hay while- the sun shines . The officers' positions were
occupied as follow : Bros . W . I ' . Lamonby , P . M . Lodge 1002 , Ceickermouth [ Freemason ' , as W . M . ; Thos . Usher , as S W . ; William Lamonby , VV . M . 1073 , as J . W . and See . * , W . Hodgson , J . D ., as S . D . j W . Gaspey , D . C , as J . D . ; D . Crowden , as I . G . ; J . Barron , Treas . ; C . Thompson , Tyler , and others . ' Alter thc minutes were read and confirmed , Bro . Rushforth , of Restoration Lodge , No . 111 , Darlington , was balloted for as a joining member , and
approved . 1 he balance sheet for the past year was next reail and adopted . Then Bro . F . Jackson , being in attend ante , gave proof his efficiency as an Entered Apprentice , and retiit'd , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . On re-admission , the candidate vvas duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by t he W . M . in the chair , after which the lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and finally closed .
BLACKHEATH—Blackheath Lodge ( No . 1320 ) . —The installation nutting 1 f this pleasant summer lotlge took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Green Man Hotel , Blackheath . The business vvas the installation of the . W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Hy . Morton , Mid investment ( if officers . Thc brethren present were Bros , li . M . Hubbuck , P . M . ; H . A . Collington , P . M . ; II . B .
Webster , P . M . ; Budds , Le Cren , Anderson , the W . M elect , and eithcrs . Among the visitors were Bros . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Benevolent Institution ; Kipps , P . G . O ., Kent ; J . T . Miller , W . M ., Joppa , No . 18 S ] Hudson , Royal York , No . 313 ; Theo . W . Williams ; Jordan ; C . J . Turner , Bedford , No . 157 ; Spence , Grenadiers , No . 66 . Thc lodge having been opened and the
minutes confirmed , Bro . Wm . Hy . Morson was presented to Bro . Hubbuck , who acted as Installing Master , and regularly installed in thc chair of K . S . as W . M . foi the ensuing year . The officers were then invested asfollows Bro . J . C . Scard , I . P . M . ; Turner , S . W . Penidge , J . VV . ; R . B . ' Webster , Treas . * . H . A . Collington , Sec ; C . Jardine , S . D . ; Le Cren , I . D . ; und Parkinson , Tyler . Before
thc lodge vvas closed thc W . M . announced his intention id offering himself as a Steward for the R . M . Institute for Girls at the festival in 18 79 , which intimation was gladly welcomed . After closing the lodge thc brethren adjourned and partook of a choice banquet , Bro . Wm . Hy . Morson presiding . The customary toasts followed , and Bro . Till , proposing " The toast cf the W . M ., " stated that Bro .
Morson was the first initiate of the Blackheath Lodge , who had become W . M ., and he felt sure that he was only expressing the feelings of the brethren when he stated that he vvas very pleased at seeing Bro . Morson in thc chair as W . M ., he hoped that liro . Morson would be blessed with good health , that he might carry cut the duties of his office sati > fac ( orily . Tiic "W . M . replied ,
thanking the brethren very heartily for the kind and cordial manner in which they had received the least , he assured them that nothing would be wanting on his part to carry out his duties to the best of his abilities , and to the credit of the Blackheath Lodge . He felt sme that during his
year the officers and brethren would amply support him , especially in the object he had in view for the Girls' School , as lie looked upon thc ilasonic charities as lhe very essence of Freemasonry . Bro . Miller , W . M . of the Joppv , No . 188 , in replyi ig , un behalf of the visitors , stated that h- had h ' j' ! the- I'li-asnr- ol b' -ing associated witb Rro .
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Morson , thc VV . M ., for a great number of years . He wished him a very successful and pleasant year of office , lie vvas always highly gratified in visiting the Blackheath Lodge-, and on this occasion he felt beiund to express the extreme pleasure he had experienced in witnessing the very able and effiicient manner in which Bro . Hubbuck had discharged his duties as Installing Master . Thc
ceremony vvas performed in a most impressive munnc-r , and woultl long be remembered with feelings of admiration . Bro . Terry responded on bibaif of the Masonie charities . He was gratified to hear that Bro . Moison , tlie W . M ., had decided to act as Steward for the next Girls' Festival . From what he had heard regarding the success of Bro . Jardine , he felt sure that with plenty of zeal and energy a good sum would be raised . Bro . Terry ' s speech vvas
marked throughout with that perfect sincerity and earnestness which always flows from his lips when speaking in connection with the great charitable Institutions attached to Frecmasoniy . During a very pleasant evening Bro . Hudson delighted the company with two capital recitations , and Bros . Brown and Frill , with others , displayed with much taste their vocal power-, accompanied by Bro . Jordan at thc piano . This closed a very successful and enjoyable gathering .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . - —The special season of summer installations in the Province of West Lancashire , more especially the section which comprises Liverpool , may be said to have again set in with great severity , and one of these interesting annuals vvas celebrated on Tuesday evening , the iSth ins * - ., the Waterloo anniversary , when the brethren attached to the
Stanley-Lodge , No . 1325 , met at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , for the pii . pose of assisting at ' * celebration of a ceremony which is always viewed with interest . Bro . James W . liurge-s , W . M ., occupied his seat of honour in the E . at the opening of the lodge , shortly after two o'cloe ! - - , and amongst the official representatives of the bulge present were Bros . F . Knight , P . M . ; C . Leighton , P . M . ; T . H .
Bradshaw , S . W . ( VV . M . elect ); C . Wmskill , J . VV . ; H . Ashmore , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Faulkcs , Sec ; R . B . Burgess , S . IJ . ; W . Robertson , J . D . ; S . Hill . I . G . ; A . S . muels , S . ; J . Holme , Assist . S . ; aud M . VV . C ' cmson , Tyler . The privates < 'F the "M -. sonic ranks of tne Stanley comprised Bros . T . VV . Pcitcliard ; B . Littleton ; R . Jones ; G . Argyle ; S . Gordon ; J . Hughes ; !•' . C . Sanders ; J . Al . Arnold ;
VV . Bed ; J . H . Groans ; VV . II . Quavlc ; J . Falkingham ; P . S . lohnson ; . 1 . Asht' . n ; 1 ' . M . Campbell ; VV . j . Bell ; E . D . Jellies ; G . Viningj J . TlneKail ; R . Upson ; H . Braddoek ; VV . L-ildon . & c . The numerous visitors included Bros . J . I layes , P . M . 249 ; H . Ellery , 667 ; VV . Corbet ' , S . D . 249 ; V . Bainett , S . VV . 249 ( W . M . elect ); Joseph Skeaf , P . M . 2 i ( :, P . G . Organist ; T . Johnson , 283 ; D . A . Davis ,
J . VV . ( , 23 ; J . Gage , 825 ; W R . Re . ve , 6 7 ¦; J . Healing , P . M . 1264 ; J . Pemberton , P . M . 1 S 64 , P . P . G S . of VV . ; T . Roberts , P . M . 673 ; J . Wood , Treas . 1024 ( fYcemeis'iii ); Hugh Williams , P . M . 1264 ; G . li . Hanmer , P . M . 1086 ; R . Davidson , 673 ; H . Burrows , VV . M . 6 73 ; IS . Jackson , S . W . 673 , VV . M . elect ; A . C . Forsh . tw , 1035 ; R . Fairclough , S . D . 16 7 ^; J . H . Unaker , S-c . 1364 ; VV . T .
Ally , P . M . 6 73 ; J . R . Bottomley , S . VV . , 6 73 ; J . P . Bryan , S . D . 1015 ; VV . Jones , P . M . 220 ; J . Muitle-man , S . D . 1473 ; T . " H . Carefull , I . G . 823 ; T . Shaw , P . M . 823 , T . Hatton , 203 ; and M . Donnelly , 823 . The lodge vvas duly opened by thc W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Burgess , and after the transaction of the usual preliminary business he proceeded most eflicicntly lo ln .-tal Bro . Joseph
Harrison Bradshaw as the W . M . for thc year . The following were the oflicers who were appointed and invested : Bros . James W . Burgess , I . P . M . ; F . Knight , P . M ., D . C ; H . Ashmore , P . M ., Jreas . j C . Win kill , S . W . ; T . Foulkes , J . W . * , It . B . Burgess , Sec ; N . Robertson , S . D . ; B . Samuels , J . I ) . ; S . Hill , I . G . ; J . Holme , S . S . ; and P . Campbell , J S . The charges to the officers were g iven
by Bro . H . Ashmore , P . M ., Treas ., and al the close of the ceremony a cordial vole of thanks , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . C . Leighton , P . M ., wis ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bros . Burgess and Ashmore , for their admira'de services that
the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro Bradshaw . On the clnl ' i being drawn , he propose ! " ll . e Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the ( iueen . " ( National Anthem . ) Bro . Foulkes , Bro . II . Arnold , P . M ., next proposed the toast of " The M . W . the G . M of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Roynl Family . " In the course of his speech he said that he , who was now the
head of their glorious institutio 1 , would one day be King of England , and no more hetrty support would be given to him than that which would be given by the Masons of England . " God bless the Prince of Wales , " by Bro . J . P . Bryan . The VV . M . next gave the toasts of " The Pro ( Irani ; Master and the D . G .. M . ( Uro . Lord Skelmersdale , Prov . G . M . W . I . ) , " whose affability and urbanity he
referred to in the highest terms . Br <> . J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of VV ., responded to lhe latter toast , and said that as the Masonic head in that province , Lord Skelmersiiale vvas the right man in the ri ght place . They did not perhaps see so much of his lordship in that province as they could desire , as his parliamentary duties greatly interfered with that visitation , but there was 110 doubt his heart was in
Masonry and he exercised a Urge amount of influence m connection with the progress of the Order in that division . It gave him ( Bro . Pemberton ) great ple-asure to be au ordinary member of the Stanley -Lodge , and any service he could give towards advancing the interests he would be
most happy to jiive . liro . Uur 'ess then gave " The Health of lhe VV . M ., " referring with sitisfaciion to lhe fart that liro . Bradshaw was the first Master of thc Stanley \ vhu had been initiated in the lodge since its consecration , lie had most faithfully set ted nearly all the oJKcts , and they must ' all f ' - 'l n-fiid that he had at 1 nat s \ to a r *\ dti"Vi
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which ought to be the ambition of every Mason . He ( the VV . M . ) would do his work as well and faithfully as any of his predecessors . The W . M . in response said he woulel strive to do h is duty most faithfully , and trusted he would have the active and cordial ro-opcration of all ITS officers and the brethren connected with the Stanley Lodge . The VV . M . next proposed "The Health of the Installing
Master" ( Bio . Kurgess ) , and after alluaing to the excellent services he had rendered to the lodge during the period of his membership , and cspcciilly in his year of office , he concluded by presenting Bro . Burgess , as I . P . M ' , with a very valuable P . M . ' s jewel , with thc following inscription : " Presented by the members of the Stanley Lodge , No . 1325 , to Bro . James Whittaker Burgess , I . P . M .,
as a token of their respect and esteem . " The present was most happily acknowledged by Bro . Burgess , who as ' surpj the brethren he would continue to take a very active interest in a lodge with which he had been so closely identified since his return from India several years ago . The toast of * ' The Past Masters , " given hy the W . M ., was responded to by Btos . Crosby Leighton , P . M . ; F . Kni ght , P . M . ; and J . W . Bargess , I . P . M . The toast of
" , The Visitors , " also i » iven from the chair , vvas acknowledged by Bros . N . Williams , P . M . 1264 ; J . Haves , P . M . 240 ; T . Roberts , P . M . 673 ; and W . Jones , P . M . 220 and 1299 . Bro . Burgess , I . P . M .. gave the toast , "Tlie West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " which vvas acknowledged by Bro . H . Williams , P . M . 1264 . "The Officers" vvas responded toby Bros . Winskill , S . VV . ; T .
Foulkes , J . W . ; F . Knight , P . M ., D . C . ; R . B . Burgess , Sec , & c . ' * The Masonic Press , " given by Bro . Burgess , vvas suitably acknowledged by Bros . Joseph Wood , Treas . 249 ( Freemason ) , MacKenzie and Davis . Several other toasts followed , and the brethren separated at an early hour . The harmony of the evening vvas greatly promoted
by the efforts of Bros . Lniaker , Foulkes , Winskt-ll , Bryan , Skeaf , & c . It should be stated that the installation cards were beautifully got up , and greatly enhanced by two splendid portraits of the W . M . and I . P . M . ; the cards being done by Bro . G . G . Walmsley . and the portraits by the celebrated firm of Bros . Brown , Barnes , and Bell , of Liverpool .
CHURCH GRESLEY . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1739 ) . —The third regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic room , Church Greslcy , on Friday , June the 14 th . Present , Bros . Wm . Carrick Crofts , P . M . 779 , P . P . G . J . W . Leicester , W . M . ; Robt . Howe . P . M . 624 S . W . ; T . Holiday , J . VV . ; E . Faulkner , P . M . 779 , P . P . J G . I ' . Leicester , I . P . M . ; G . Hassall , S . D ; G . Cruttenden
J . D . ; VV . S . Allan , P . M . 779 , P . P . G . J . D . L-icester , Treas . G . Hamilton , I . G . ; T . A . Cochin , Clements , . Walters ,. Thompson , anil Cooper . Thc lodge vvas opened at 6 p . m Bros . Thompson and Cooper were passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., and the W . M . then initiated ' Mr . Whitmore as serving brother . The bye-laws were submilted and discussed . A communication from Grand
Lodge was read respecting the recent decision of . the Grand Orient of France . The usual proclamations were made , and this promising young lodge closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to supper at the Boot Inn . Thc usual loyal toasts were given and duly honoured , and the brethren separated shortly before ten o ' clock .
INSTRUCTION . PANMURE GENERAL LODGE OF INSTRU -TION . —The second Craft meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Antelope Tavern , Lorn-road . Brixton , on Thursday evening , the 20 th inst . Bro . J , Coe , VV . M . of the Stockwell Lodge , as W . M . ; Bros E . A . Francis , S . W . ; II . Lovegrove , J . W . ; Dr . C . T . Pearce
S . D . ; R . Hooker , J . D . ; C . P . McKay , W . M . Panmuic Lodge , 720 , I . G . ; James Stevens and Thomas Poore , Preceptors ; J . G . Dickie , P . G . P ., Secretary ; also W . * H . Cohen , H . Baldwin , G . Lambeit , and others . The minutes of the former Craft meeting having been confirmed , ' the
ceremonies of the accone . and I hud Degrees were ably rehearsed . The brethren present , not already members , were unanimous ' y added to the list of founders' of the general lodge . Bro . Francis was elected W . M . for lhe next Craft meeting , to be ' eld on the first Thursday in July , and the lodge was then closed in peace and harmony .
DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) held its weekly meeting at Bro . Clayton's , the Duke's Head , Whitechapelroad , on Fiiday , the I 4 . U 1 inst .: Bro . Butter , W . M . ; Job , S . VV . ; Wallington , J . W . ; Waterer , S . D . ; J . P . Cohen , J . D . ; McDonald , I . G . ; Musto , Hon . Sec . There were also present a large number of brethren , including the following Past Masters : Myers , Koch , Barnes , Scott
Wallington , Hogg , I . P . Cohen , Atkins , Cundick , and Musto . The lodge was open : el in due form wah prayer , the minutes read and confirmed ; the lodge was opened in the Second and Third _ Degrees , and the W . M . worked the installation ceremony in a most impressive manner , after which hc worked the ceremony of passing . Bro . Barries proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on . the minutes
tothe W . M . fur the able manner in which he had worked the installation ceremony , and that he be elected an Honorary Member of the Done Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Barnes in the course of his remarks said that lie vvas pleased that upon him devolved the duty to move the resolution , for he had had a large experience in the working . of the several ceremonies , including also the ceremony
of installation , and he must say—and felt sme that every P . M . present would confirm thc statement—that it , \ vas not very often the Ceremony in its entirety was so well performed as it had been Ihis evening , and especially so when we take into account that this was only the jiecoiid time Bra . Butter had rehearsed it . Again , Bro . Buttei had broken away from the traditions of the locality i >'! ' . vM '* . ' - ! l ! is ..-ph < : f : lai action lies , , an : ! had comr to th-.- , ' -vry