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Manchester . They were all sorry to part with so worthy a brother ; but as the change of locality would doubtless be beneficial , from a business point of view , he heartily wished him success , and called upon all the brethren to rise and drink his health and wish him prosperity . The brethren most cheerfully responded to this appeal , after which Bro . Stephens replied in a few well-chosen

sentences . SEACOMBE . —Warren Lodge ( No . 127 6 ) . — This thriving and popular lodge was consecrated October 22 nd , 1 S 69 , under a warrant granted on the recommendation of Bro . Lord De Tabley , who was the R . W . Prov . G . M . of Cheshire at the time , and has taken its designation from his lordship's family name . Tuesday , the

iSth inst ., being the annual festival day for installing the W . M . elect for the ensuing year , the brethren met at their lodge-room , Seacombe Hotel . At the opening of the lodge Bro . Thos . B . Hughes , the retiring W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . R . Jones , I . P . M . ; E . G . Mason , P . M ., D . C ; G . Alister , P . M . ; H . Matihews , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; W . Price , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ;

G . Hutchin , P . M . ; J . G . Parker , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; R . Parry , Sec ; R . Luke , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Fay , J . W . ; D . B . Risk , S . D . ; W . Cloves , J . D . ; J . Day , I . G . ; F . Holtaway , Tyler ; and G . Hutchin , P . M . There was a numerous attendance of members and visitors , amongst the latter being Bros . Joseph Clarke , Sec . 1576 " H , Williams , P . P . A . G . D . C . West Lancashire ; Fred .

Pratt , 1459 ; James T . Lea , P . M . 605 , P . P . G . S . of W . Cheshire ; VV . Jones , J . W . 1264 ; Ellis Davies , P . M . 60 S ! T . H . Sheen , P . M . 241 ; fcdwards , 1609 ; and others The lodge having been duly opened , the Secretary read the accounts for the past year , which showed that the finances of the lodge were in a very satisfactory condition . This lodge is considered one of the foremost in the province for contributing to the different Charities , the Cheshire

Masonic Educational Institution in particular . Subsequently Bro . R . Luke , the W . M . elect , was presented by Bros . R . Jones , I . P . M ., and T . B . Hughes , W . M ., to receive the benefit of installation . Bro . H . Matthews , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., performed the ceremony , as has been the usual custom for the past six years , and renders it year after year more impressive and effective , after which the newly-installed W . Master invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . B . Hughes ,

I . P . M . ; A . Fay , S . W . ; R . Parry , J . W . ; J . G . Parker , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; G . Alister , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Cloves , Sec . ; D . B . Risk , S . D . ; VV . W . Mellor , J . D . ; J . Day , l . G . ; Horace Barlow , Org . ; T . Maddocks , W . Ellison , W . Davidson , and F . N . Baildon , Stewards ; and F . Holtaway , Tyler . "Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge

was closed , and the brethren , under the chairmanship of Bro . Richard Luke , W . M ., sat down to a very recherche banquet , served up in excellent style by Mrs . Davies , manageress . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed , and the proceedings were agreeably varied by an excellent selection of music admirably rendered by Bios . R . Parry , E . G . Mason , A . Fay , H . Mitchard , H . Barlow , J . Day ,

E . Edwards , D . B . Risk , Ellis , Davies , and others . In the course of the evening Bro . T . B . Hughes , I . P . M ., was presented with an exceedingly handsome gold P . M . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monumental-place , Liverpool ) , by Bro . R . Luke , VV . M ., on behalf of the lodge , in recognition of his valuable services in the chair during the past 12 months .

Bro . J . Roberts recited the following lines , composed for the occasion : — " A simple gift of cunning work , and neat An offering , such as seemed in our thoughts meet , Something to ' mind you of a pleasant past ; A reminiscence of where your lot was cast ,

'Midst pleasant fellows , acting on the square , Within the magic circle , void of care . Now when your thoughts revert this fairnight , And hap your eyes on this bright jewel light , Remember tis an index of esteem , Which pray accept , for you are worthy deem . "

HALIFAX . —De Warren Lodge ( No . 1302 ) . The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Private Rooms , White Swan Hotel , on the ioth instant . Thelodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Sutcliffe Greenwood , and the formal business transacted . Letters of apology for inability to attend were read from Bros . Fleming , S . W . ;

Crossley , J . W . 61 ; Dates , VV . M . ; and Nicholl , S . W . 1736 . The visitors were Bros . Greenwood , S . W . ; Holdsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , J . W . 44 S ; Sutcliffe , P . M . 128 3 ; Bolton , P . M . ; and Sunderland , J . W . 1736 . The lodge was opened , and the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Lamb , duly presented to the Installing Officer , Bro . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Having duly answered the necessary

formalities , Bro . Lamb was duly installed in the chair , the honours being given by Bro . Asquith , P . M ., and the following invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Fawthorp , S . W . ; H . J . Pratt , J . VV . ; J . Seed , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; VV . Cooke , P . M ., Sec . ( 23 rd time ); G . Pickersgill , S . D . ; A . Hodgson , J . D . ; W . H . Wainhouse , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . V . Curry , I . G . ; J . Whithead ,

P . M ., and G . Normanton , P . M ., Stwds . ; andT . Hodgson , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Asquith , P . M ., was elected to represent the lodge on the West Yorkshire Charity Committee , and the W . M . was elected Almoner for the ensuing year . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to partake of the annual banquet . During the evening a letter was read from Bro . Tew , P . G . M ., regretting his inability to attend , owing to him entertaining the officers of

the regiment , at Pontefract , at his own house , the same evening . The proceedings were enlivened by the excellent singing of a quartette party from Oakenshaw , who had been engaged for the occasion by the new P . M ., and altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent . This young lodge , as a Jubilee offering , has made itself a Vice-Patron of the Boys' School , with 40 votes in perpetuity , being the third lodge only in West Yorkshire which has attained that proud position .

LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . — The monthly meeting in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , held on the 20 th inst ., was marked by a pleasant and interesting ceremony , which consisted in the presentation 01 a complete suit ot new clothing . The "Hamer , " which gives its name to a very important Benevolent Fund , is upwards of fifteen years old , and is , as may be imagined ,

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an organisation of some considerable celebrity and prosperity . The lodge was opened , Bro . W . T . Oversbury , W . M ., presiding . The other officers present were Bros . Robt . L . Stockton , I . P . M . ; Thos . Sammons , P . M . ; M . Callaghan , P . M . ; Jas . Pilling , P . M . ; T . Pierrepoint , P . M . ; W . C . Erwin , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec ; F . A . Rainbow , S . W . ; J . R . Hankey , J . W . ; Councillor J .

Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Smith , Sec ; W . H . Jewitt , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M'Carthy , P . M . ; J . C . Brooks , S . D . ; G . S . Shenton , J . D . ; J . A . Hignett , l . G . ; G . VV . Baron , T . A . Laidlaw , and Dr . J . Pinkerton , Stwds .,- Walter Burnett , Org . ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; Lavland Eccles , W . M . 730 J C . A . Richmond , S . D . 730 ;

R . H . Leake , I . G . 1547 * Ur . A . Soldat , P . M . 1547 ; R . Bethel , P . M . 1094 ; T . Guile , S . VV . 1325 ; L . Godfrey Evans , J . D . 16 75 ; Godfrey Higham , P . G . D . D . of C . East Lancashire ; Geo . VV . Storey , W . M . 10 S 3 ; and others . After the transaction of the work , Bro . R . L . Stockton , I . P . M ., made the presentation to the W . M ., on behalf of

the lodge , of the clothing already alluded to , which had been subscribed for by the Past Masters , officers , and and immediately afterwards invested his officers with the members . The W . M . responded in an appropriate manner , new insignia of office . Subsequently , on the motion ot Bro . VV . H . Jewitt , P . M . and Treas ., seconded by Bro . J .

M'Carthy , P . M ., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Oversbury and his colleagues on the Committee for their efforts in providing the new regalia . Before the conclusion of the business , it was decided to subscribe five guineas from the lodge reserve fund towards the Hamer Benevolent Fund .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lodge met at the Lion Hotel on the 20 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Wheatley , VV . M . ; Eales , S . VV . ; Ransford , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; Scholding , I . G . ; Kent , Asst . Org . ; VV . Fisher , P . M ., D . C ; JonesP . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., P . M ., and Bushell

, , Stwds . ; Spearing , I . P . M . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Burgess , P . M . 1742 , and F . Bridge , ' 733- . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Conway was then duly raised to the Third Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . C . Sanders and F . Foes , and it proving unanimous both

candidates were impressively initiated into Craft mysteries by the VV . M . The announcement of the decease of Bro . VV . Foes , who was initiated at the last meeting of the lodge , was received with great regret . . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . j . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Sec , & c . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M . ; and others . Bro . H . Jones , P . M ., having given a notice of motion for

discussion at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured . Bro . H . Jones , P . P . G . Std . Br ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bros . Burgess and Bridge , in replying to the toast of " The Visitors , " complimented the lodge upon its working

capabilities , its harmony , and its hospitality . " The Health of the Past Masters " was coupled with the name ot Bro . W . Spearing , I . P . M ., who responded in eloquent terms . Bros . Eales and Ransford did full justice to the toast of "The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Faulkner , W . M . ; Vatcky , S . W . ; Prior , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Turpin , S . D . ; Priest , J . D . ; Penrose , l . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Thomas , Jenkins , Haire , J . Miller , H . Miller , Entecotr , and Emblin . the lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree . The usual questions leading to the Third Degree were duly answered by Bro . Jenkins . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was then called oil , and resumed to the Secund Degree . The chair was vacated by the W . M . and taken by Uro . Thomas , VV . M . 871 , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation in a verysatisfactory manner . Bro . Vatcky , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the second Thursday in November , and , all business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . C . Mulvey , VV . M . ; H . Hazel , S . VV . ; H . Jordan , J . VV . ; H . J . Gooachild , S . D . ; G . Lane , J . U . ; H . F . Bangs , l . G . ; Sheppard , P . M ., Sec . ; Otto Endenlein , H . Palmer , S . T . Hill , E . K . Smith , and F . J . Holden . The 1 idge was opened in due lorm , ana the minutes of the last meeting wcre read and coiinrmcd . Lodge openeu in the Second

Degree . Bro . 11 . K . bmuh ottered himself as a candidate for raising , answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in tne Third Degree , and ihe ceremony of raising was most ab . y rehearsed . Bro . Mulvey vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hill . ' The lodge closed in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Otio Endenlein having offered himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , tnat the S . W . be VV . M . for the ensuing week : the ollicers

were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . The lirst meeting of the members of the Charitable Association in connection wiih this lodge of instruction was then held , when the following ollicers were appointed : Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . T ., P . M ., & c , Patron ; Bro . E . C . Mulvey , President ; Uro . J . K . K , Cama , Vice-President ; Bros . H . J . Hazel , Ii . K . Smith , 1-1 Bangs , S . T . Hill , G . Lane , and H . j . Holden , Committee ; C . A , Itter , Hon , Sec , ; and C Sheppard , Treas .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . !__) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at the tagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . C . | . Biorn , vV . M , ; | . Round , S . W . ; VV . J . Stratton , J . W . ; P . G . Baker , P . M * ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J , J . Thomas , Sec ; J . M . Chapman , S . D . ; R . T . Redfearn , J . D . ; A . VV . Thompson , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 ; N . Turner , P . M . 73 ; W . Chappie , VV . J . Mason , and J . Webster .

The lodge was opened 111 due torm , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , ancl the ceremony of installation rehearsed . Bro . Biorn having vacated the chair , was duly presented , and installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Jas . Stephens according to ancient custom . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed dowii i the brethren saluting the W . M . in the Three Degrees . The VV . M , next invested his ollicers . The three addresses were then

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delivered by Bro . Stephens in a very effective and efficient manner . After the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . Bro , Round was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Mimms , W . M . ; Holden , S . W . ; Badderly , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Musson , Sec . ; Grist , S . D . ; Holland , J . D . ; Abbott , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Coughlan , P . M . ; and Deacon , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the list

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Deacon being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro , Gibson being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Gibson duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The W . M , gave the traditional history , and the ceremony was concluded . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 20 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . G . Marsden , W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; J . Rowe , J . VV . ; W . Proudfoot , S . D . ; F . Kedge , J . D . ( also acting as Preceptor ); E . Chamberlain , I . G . ; F . ivl . Noakes , actirrg as Sec ; and J . S . Henry . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . S . Henry having offered himself as a candidate fur initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . S . Henry again ottered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for thc second time , Bro . F . Kedge proposed that Bro . J . D . Graham , S . VV ., be elected

W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed ' his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . F . Kedge , J . D ., proposed that a vote of condolence be passed to Bro . C . Corby for the great loss he has sustained in the death of his wife ; the same to be entered on the minute book , and a copy forwarded to him by the Secretaryseconded by Bro . Roive , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge " was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . I 767 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesdav , the 25 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . W . ; C . Wood , J . VV . ; R . H . Williams , P . M * ., acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ) ; G . Swann , S . D . ; Wiggins , J . D . ; Hubbard , I . G . ; VV . C . Williams , P . M . ; and Dresden .

Ihe lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brn . S . Cochrane , P . M ., being the candidate , after which Bro . R . H . Williams gave ihe charge . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Dresden being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Sims was elected W . M . for next meeting . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . Klein , VV . M . ; T . H . Wood , S . VV . ; Jennings , J . W . ; K . Ausiin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; C . R . Cross , S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; Wiles , ! . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Child , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Head , Johnston , Woodard , Higginson , L . Cox , E . Cox , Craggs , Foreman , Walker , Brietbart , aud Sansom .

The lodge was opened , and thc minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Walker candidate . The ist , 3 rd , and 4 U 1 Sections were worked , Bros . Woodard , G . Higginson , and Brietbart respectively answering the whole of the qnestions in a most exemplary manner . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section was worked . Ihe lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A vote of thanks was passed to the VV . M . for his occupying the chair for the first time . Bro , Wood , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ml prox .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst . Present : Bros . J . Brown , VV . M . ; Speigel , P . M ., S . VV . ; J . H . Wood , J . W . ; ' E . Ailing , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); D . Aslett , S . D . ; Hopkins , j . D . ; W . G . Coat , l . G . ; and D . Stroud . The lodge having been opened in the First and Second Degrees , the ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked hy thc Preceptor ,

assisted by the brethren . Bro . Stroud having answered the questions hading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Stroud being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The next meeting being the night reserved bv the rules for the Preceptor , Bro . Ayling stated that he

had arranged with Bro . J . H . Wood , W . M . 1643 , to work the ceremony of installation on that night , when he ( Bro . Ayling ) would act as W . M . elect . A vote of condolence was passed to Bro . G . Gardner , P . M . and Treasurer , on account of the decease of his wife . Bro . Speigel having been elected VV . M . for the 5 th prox ,, the lodge was closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 31 st inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present ; Bros . Evans , W . M . ; Djttrell , S . VV . ; Glover , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Arnold , S . D . ; Green , sen ., P . M ., J . D . ; Piper , I . G . ; Gre ; n , jun ., P . M . ; Shand , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Harvey , Hambiing , Baughan , Grist , Mann , Holland , Chilcott , Pullen , Kent , Richards , Grafton , Schmidt , Edwards , Ray , Brandon ,

Coleman , Blades , and Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mann being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Gibson . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Ray , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Ray being the candidate .

Bro . Gibson vacated the chair , which was re-occupied by the W . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . Shand , Piper . and Pullen were unanimouslyelected joining members . Bro . Dottrell was unanimously elected VV . M . for Friday , the 4 th prox . A vote of thanks was unanimously voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to the W . M . for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time . This compliment was earned , for the duties were most efficiently discharged , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed in a most creditable manner . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 24 th inst . Present : Bros . W . W . Westley , W . M . ; Farwig , S . W . ; Johnson , J . W . ; Grover , S . D . ; Esling , | . D . ; Burnett , I . G . ; Andrews , Sec . ; Bate , Walker , Boulton , Sadler . Wood , Stewart , Hearn , Anderson , Hunter , Englefield , Partridge , Collick , Warren , [ . afeuliard , Templeman , Lissimore , Livett , Wood

Beavan , Pugh , Stubbs , Pennaill , Foikard , Gatliff , J . Wright , Gibbs , Keene , Stokoe , Shannaw , Russell , Kirby , Noble , Spencer , Lisle , Hill , Crouch , and Luckhurst . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First . The Fifteen Sections were then worked in a highlv creditable manner , to the