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presence en that occasion . He coupled his rame with the toast . Bre * . Buss , Asst . G . Sec , responded on behalf of the Grand Officers , and thanked the W . M . for the cordial manner with which the toast had been received . He had always taken a great interest in the Rose of Denmark Lodge , of which he was one of the founelers , and was much gratified by the great success which the lodge had
achieved , as was shown by the large gathering which had assembled on that occasion . He wished to the W . M . a happy and successful year of office , and to the loelge a continuance in the future of that success it had so deseivedly enjoyed in the past . Bro . G . Wriggleswoith , I . P . M ., in proposing the next toast , " The Worshipful Master , " said : To me is now afforded one of the greatest
pleasures of the evening , that of proposing the health of your Worship ful -Master . It is always a pleasing duty to a Past Master to propose health and prosperity to his successor in office , but it is doubly so to me on this occasion from the long experience , both in Masonry and private life , that I have had cf the ever stiaightforward and gentlemanly behaviour of Bro . Garnar . Wc were initiated in
the Rose of Denmark Lodge within a short time of each other , anil have gradually worked through the various offices , and no member ever attained the honour of Worshipful Master who was more entitled to the gcod will and affection of its members . It is his good fortune to have been elected to the chair at a time when the lodge is about enteiing on ivhat , I believe , will be a new era of
permanent success . To thc brethren present this evening who may not be aware of the circumstances , I should like to say a few words respecting our change of location . For some time past , great inconvenience has been experienced by us , owing to thc limited accommodation afforded at t e old quarters of the lodge , and it had become absolutely necessary to obtain another place of meeting . In this ,
I think , you will agree with mc , we have been more successful than might have been anticipated , which statement , I think , is fully borne out by our numerous gathering this evening , and all that is necrssary to make our loelge second to none is to continue to sclcet brethren feir oflice steady , firm , and true , like your W . M ., and the position anil welfare of the Rose
of Denmark Lodge will be fully maintained , " Robin Adair" was then sung by Miss Emma Bucr with pleasing effect . Bro . James Garnar , W . M ., in responding to the toast , thanked Bro . Wrigglesworth for the kinil and complimentary terms in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren lor the manner with which the toast had been received , and although he had been Master of another
lodge , to which he was still very much attached , he felt very proud indeed in having attained the high position of Worshipful Master of his mother lodge , and in which , like Bro . Wrigglesworth , he had served all the minor offices ; and he felt certain that , during his year of oflice , he would receive the hearty and cordial support of the Past Masters and brethren . He hael now a pleasing duty
to perform , whicli was to propose "The Health of Bro . Wrigglesworth , the I . P . M ., " whose efficient services in the lodge , and genial conduct at the banquet table , had obtained for him during his year of office the high esteem anil regarel of the brethren , and he hoped that Bro . Wrigglesworth might be sparcil for many years to enliven the festive board with his sparkling wit and rich vein of
humour . Me had now tbe privilege of presenting to Bro . Wrigglesworth tlie handsome Past Master's jewel , unanimously voted by the lodge , as a small token of recognition of his valuable services ; and he hoped that Bro . Wriggleswoith might be spared for many years to wear this jewel , and in the future it would bc handed down to his children , or his children ' s children , as a mark of the
respect and esteem in which he was held in the Rose of Denmark Lodge . Bro . Wrigglesworth , I . P . M ., saiel : Worshipful Sir and brethren , to you who have so kindly expressed yourselves towarels mc I can but offer my sincere thanks for the great honour done me in presenting me witli this valuable jewel , accompanied as it is with the approbation of the brethren , in acknowledgment of the manner in
which I have , to the best of my power and ability , attempted the duties of the chair . My connection with this lodge is one extending over many years , and it is to me a most pleasing reflection that , during the whole of that time , I have never seen or heard of any disagreement ,-imongtt its members ; on the contrary , it has always been a pleasure with us to assist in the advancement of a brother . I , therefore , feel certain
I have arrived at my present position without causing a pang cf envy or regret in the minds of any of the brethren of tt . e loilge . I started in Masonry with the fixed resolve that should I ever take office in any lodge it should be in this . To the Rose of Denmark Loelge , my first love , I have been true . Your kindness shown towards me in all thc offices I have held , but more especially to-night ,
can never be obliterated from my memory , and , in conclusion , I hope I may live to see increased prosperity to the lodge , but of this I am assured , that we shall never be able to improve on the bonds of true and sincere brotherhood which now exist amongst us . The tcast of " The Initiates " was then proposed , and appropriately responded to . An excellent bass song , " In cellar deep , " was then given
in splendid style by Bro . Egbett Roberts . "The Health of the Visiters " then followed , in proposing which , the W . M . sjaid that he felt highly gratified to see such a Urge number of visitors around the festive board ; he gave them a cordial and hearty welcome . Bros . Robins , W . M . 25 j Butt , P . M . 700 ; and Searle , 172 , replied for the visitors , expressing their great satisfaction at the proceedings of the
evening . The toasts of "The Past Masters" and "The Officers " were then given , and suitably acknowledged by Bros . Smith , P . M ., and Tyler , P . M ., after which the Tj ler's tcast terminated the proceetlings . The musical arrangements , which gave great satisfaction , were under the direction of Bro . C . H . Marriott , 172 , who presided at the pianoforte , and he was ably assisted by Madame Frances Brooke , Miss Emma Buer , and Bro , Egbert Roberts .
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ROCHDALE . —St . Chad ' s Lodge ( No . 1129 ) . —The annual meeting of this prosperous little lodge was held at the house of Bro . C . M . Jones , P . P . G . D . C , Rocbuck Hotel , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., when Bro . J . G . Meadowcroft was duly installed W . M . by Bro . E . T . Fletcher , I . P . M ., who conducted the ceremony in an efficient manner , the officers being invested by Bro . Peter ,
Sec , P . M . Bro . F . G . Hodpson , who is at present on business in America , was appointed S . W ., anel Bro . T . B . Collingwcod , J . W . Bro . Jas . Hadfield , P . M ., who has served thc office as Treasurer since its foundation thirteen years ago , was re-invested , as was also Bro . Jos . Ireland , P . M ., Secretary . Bros . S . L . Hoylc , S . D . ; Wm . Swift , J . D . ; and Wm . Davis , P . M ., Tyler , were afterwards
invested , and placed in their respective offices . The newlyinstalled W . M . hael thc pleasure of receiving two propositions of candidates ; after which the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Jones . The following visitors were present by special invitation : Bros . W . Roberts , P . P . G . P . E . L ., 298 ; Jas . Schofield , W . M . 3 67 ; Jas . Dearden , I . G . 54 ; Thos .
Parker , 29 8 ; Simeon Lord ( Napthali , Heywood ) , 266 ; Ralph Dodds , S . W . 298 ; John Ashworth , P . M . 816 ; John T . Holt , W . M . 854 ; J . M . Myers , 1502 ; R . N . Grey , W . M . 29 S ; Wm . Fielding , 298 ; and Alfred G . Sayer , 1085 . After the banquet the usual Masonic toasts
were drunk , „ and suitably responded to , the toast of the evening , that of " The Newly-installed W . M ., " being drunk with acclamation , and responded to in a neat speech by the W . M . The proceedings , which were pleasant throughout , were brought to a close about eleven p . m ., a most agreeable evening having been spent .
MANCHESTER . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1161 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Chorlton-on-Medlock , on Wedneselay , Nov . 20 th . There were present Bros . W . Sturm , W . M . ; J . Burgess , S . W . ; R . Dottie , J . W . ; f . G . Walker , Sec ; A . Radford , S . D . ; I . I . Cowens , j . D . ; I . Irlam , I . G . ; Geo . Burrows , Tyler ; J . Hargreaves ,
I . P . M . ; Julius elreiisbcrgb , P . M . ; W . Norton , P . M . ; II . Newman , W . Urrnnon , A . II . J tileries , W . Hall , anel R . C . Hulme-. Vi > itor , R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opentel at 7 . 15 with prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting , and also a lodge of emergency , read and confirmed . Owing to a candidate for passing
not putting in an appearance , there was , unfortunately , no work , a regrettable circumstance to our thinking , as this loelge has the teputation of excellence in this respect , anel we were consequently anxious to witness a ceremony . Some discussion relating to various matters of an unimportant nature ensueel , after which . the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 . 15 .
SUNDERLAND . — Fenwick Lodge ( No . 1389 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at four o'clock . Thc lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Nicholson , I . P . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed , with the alteration of Bro . W . Craven ' s name for that of Bro , Douglass , as Tyler for thc ensuing year . The
lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Bro . P . Nicholson presented Bro . Bernarel , S . W ., for the benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . R . Hudson , P . M ., Treas . The Secretary reael the ancient charges , to all of which Bro . Bernard gave his unqualified consent . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , when the ceremony was completed by the Installing Master . The lodge was then
closed to the First Degree , when the W . M . installed the following brethren officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . VV . Beattie , I . P . M . ; W . Brandt , S . W . ; J . Dobson , J . W . ; Hudson , P . M ., Hon . Treas . ; M . Douglass , Sec . ; Brown , Chap . ; Thos . Tillman , S . D . ; J . Murphy , J . D . ; Chapman , Org . ; Pinkney , I . G . ; Cokcr , S . Stewart !; W . Pinkney , J . Steward ; W . Craven , Tyler . Thc W . M . proposed F . S .
Panton to be initiated into Masonry in this lodge , seconded by Bro . J . J . Brown , Chap . Bro . Hudson , P . M ., mt . ved that £ 10 10 s . be given to thc Boys'School in London , which was carried ; also , that £ 1 is . each be given to the Infirmary , Orphan Asylum , and the Shipwrecked
Fishermen anil Mariners' Society , seconded by Bro . J . Tillman , P . M ., and carried . Bro . Pinkey , I . G ., moved that £ 1 is . be given to the Children ' s Hospital , which was carried . " Hearty good wishes" were given from the Eboracum Lodge , 1611 , by Bro . Cumberland , P . M . All business being done the lodge was closed in due form .
NEWQUAY . —Fort Lodge ( No . 1528 ) . —The annual festival was observed on the 21 st inst . There was a small attenelance of visitors , but this was in consequence of the consecration on the same day of the St . Petroc Lodge at Padstow , and the Fort bye-laws enact that the festival is to be kept on the nearest Friday to November 24 th , in other wort ' s , on the Friday in the octave of St .
Columba , the patron saint of the parish . The brethren assembled in their lodge-room at five o ' clock , when the W . M ., Bro . T . Boyle , installed his successor , Bro . Robert Martyn , in a very able and impressive manner , assisted by W . Bros . W . Tonkin , P . P . G . S . of W ., W . E . Michell , and B . Wellington , who formed the Board of P . M . 's . The newly appointed W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —T . Boyle , I . P . M . ; C . R . Bellingham , S . W .
W . L . Bloc , J . W . ; B . Wellington , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . H . Hambly , Secretary ; R . Rowe , S . D . ; A . Lawry , j . D . ; R . Kenelall , I . G . ; J . Mitchell , D . C . ; J . Morris and F . Snell , Stewards ; C . Carrivick , Tyler . The brethren subscqnently adjournal to Roberts's Great Western Hotel , where a banquet awaited them . The W . M . presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and an agreeable evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — Thc annual installation meeting of the members of this
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lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., and thepioud position obtained by the Israel Lodge in the Province of West Lancashire was amply sustained on this occasion by the success which attended the celebration of the annual festival . The lodge was primarily consecrated for the accommodation of brethren of the Jewish persuasion , and they have largely
availed themselves of the advantages thus offered ; but the proof that Freemasonry knows no special sect or creed is shown by thc fact lhat it embraces amongst its members many worthy and elistinguished brethren who are not of the ancient race . There was on this occasion a very large attendance of officers and members , anel a full representation of visitors , who included numerous P . G . L .
Officers and W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of other lodges . The business was conducted at the opening by Bro . Sigismund Schonstadt , the W . M ,, who was supported by Bros . A . Jones , I . P . M . ; Ralph Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; H . A . Tobias , J . W ., W . M . elect ; S . J . Henochsberg , Sec . ; M . Aronsberg , S . D . ; M . P . Tueski , J . D . ; J . Saber , I . G . ; M . Hart , P . M ., M . C . ; W . Wright ,
S . S . ; D . Gabrielsen , J . S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members of the lodge present were Bros . B . Woolf , M . Feldouar , A . Zolke , W . Levy , H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; I . Phillip , H . Hendehsberg , H . Sagar , A . Hart , P . M . 724 '; M . Ansell , H . de Frece , C . E . Forman , E . Myer , J . Frank , S . Beard , H . M . Silver , J . S . McCabe , M . Baum , A . Saqui , R . Abrahams , S . Jacobs , S .
Simmons , A . Levy , J . Mattison , E . J . Hart , A . Rabow , J . Lazarus , A . A . Lyons , anil D . M . Joseph . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . J . Grant , A . Abrahams , 201 ;; J . P . Bryan , 1 1505 ; H . P . Cleaver , 1713 ; J . F . Sewell , P . G . S . W ., ex-Mayor of Bootle ; D . A . Davis , W . M . 625 ; Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . P . G . Chaplain , Rector of Rufford j J . Cobham , P . M . 241 ; Ramsey , S . W . 680 ; W .
Corbett , W . M . 249 ; J . B . MacKenzic , W . M . 1609 ; L . Walford , P . M . 798 ( Brisbane ) ; J . Winsor , P . M . 241 ; C . W . Makin , 32 ; C . Titherley , S . W . 1350 ; H . James , P . M . 203 ; L . Foinquinos , 1180 ; J . J acobs , 724 and 1 * 576 ; J . C . T . Alston , W . M . 203 ; L . B . Goodman , 594 ; J * VV . Ballard , P . G . P . ; R . Crispe , W . M . 724 ; M . Ureslaw , 402 ; J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 167 s ; F .
Barnett , P . M . 240 ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; W . B , Ackerley , P . G . J . W . ; and J . T . Callow , P . G . Trtas . After the transaction of some ordinary business , Bro . S . Schonstaelt , the retiring W . M ., proceeded to instal Bro . Henry A , Tobias as his successor in the chair of K . S . fur the ensuing year . The following staff of officers was subsequently invested : —Bros . S . Schonstadt , I . P . M . ; Rev . Preifcssor f ,
Prag , Chap . ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., M . C . ; S . J . Henochsberg , S . W . ; M . Aronsberg , J . W . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., Treas . ; M . P . Tueski , Sec ; Joseph Saber , S . D . ; H . F . Wright , J . D . ; D . Gabrielsen , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; H . M . Silver , S . S . ; Maurice Baum , J . S . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . Thc " Hearty gooel wishes " of about a dozen lodges were given to Bro . II . A . Tobias , the
newly-installed W . M ., and the brethren subsequently dined in thc banqueting room under his ptesidency . Thc standard loyal and Masonic toasts were given during the evening , and most cordially honoured . Thc toast of " The Prov . Granel Officers , Past and Present , " was rcspondeel to by Bros . W . B . Ackerley , P . G . J . W ., and G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . A valuable Past Master ' s jewel , set with dia .
monds , was presented to Bro . SchdasUdt , I . P . M ., in recognition of his esteemed services as W . M . of the lodge tluring thc past year . A most enjoyable programme was furnished , amongst the items being a well-delivered version of the-Buzfuz oralion from "Pickwick" by Bro . A . J , Henochsberg , P . M ., Treas . ; and excellent songs by Bros . D . Saunders , 1609 ; M . Hart , P . M . ; I . Jacobs , and others .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Hospitality ( No . 1697 ) . —The installation of the W . M ., Bio . James Haworth , and investiture of officers in connection with the above lodge , took place on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel . The occasion was looked forward to with deep interest , inasmuch as it had been arranged that Bros . Thomas Pilling , P . M ., and
John Taylor , P . M ., both members of the lodge , should perform the ceremony , a circumstance which hael the effect of attracting a great many brethren from the neighbouring lodges . Punctually at four o ' clock , as announced by the summons convening thc meeting , the proceedings began , and ^ terminatcd about a quarter to six , everything having passed off most admirably . We must not omit to
stale that directly the new W . M . had been installed he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . John Thos . Bancroft , I . P . M . ; Rowland Rawlinson , S . W . ; John R . Lord , J . W . ; Rev . A . J . Harrison , Chaplain ; Rawdon Ashworth , Treasurer ; W . H . JBaxter , Secretary ; Henry Pickup , S . D . ; Ingham Taylor , J . D . ; Ralph Pass , I . G . and James Rothwell , Tyler . He addressed to each a
charge bearing on the duties and responsibilities undertaken , and exhorting him faithfully to discharge the same ; The lodge was then formally closed , and the brethren repaired to the dining room , where , thanks to the worthy host and hostess , a dinner , consisting of all the delicacies of the season , had been provided , and the admirable manner in which it was served rendered it even more
attractive . Dinner over the brethren retraceel their steps to the lodge room , where during their absence dessert of a character none the less attractive had been laid out . It was new eight o'clock , and the W . M . at once took his place in the lodge , and proceeded to submit the usual loyal anil Masonic toasts , which were most enthusiastically receiveel . In response to the toast of his health , the
W . M . took occasion in a very brilliant speech to thank the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . He remarked that he should during his term of office endeavour to the best of his ability to govern the lodge on truly Masonic principles , and he hoped that when the time arrived for the appointment of a successor , he might be able to hand over his seals of office in a manner alike creditable to
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presence en that occasion . He coupled his rame with the toast . Bre * . Buss , Asst . G . Sec , responded on behalf of the Grand Officers , and thanked the W . M . for the cordial manner with which the toast had been received . He had always taken a great interest in the Rose of Denmark Lodge , of which he was one of the founelers , and was much gratified by the great success which the lodge had
achieved , as was shown by the large gathering which had assembled on that occasion . He wished to the W . M . a happy and successful year of office , and to the loelge a continuance in the future of that success it had so deseivedly enjoyed in the past . Bro . G . Wriggleswoith , I . P . M ., in proposing the next toast , " The Worshipful Master , " said : To me is now afforded one of the greatest
pleasures of the evening , that of proposing the health of your Worship ful -Master . It is always a pleasing duty to a Past Master to propose health and prosperity to his successor in office , but it is doubly so to me on this occasion from the long experience , both in Masonry and private life , that I have had cf the ever stiaightforward and gentlemanly behaviour of Bro . Garnar . Wc were initiated in
the Rose of Denmark Lodge within a short time of each other , anil have gradually worked through the various offices , and no member ever attained the honour of Worshipful Master who was more entitled to the gcod will and affection of its members . It is his good fortune to have been elected to the chair at a time when the lodge is about enteiing on ivhat , I believe , will be a new era of
permanent success . To thc brethren present this evening who may not be aware of the circumstances , I should like to say a few words respecting our change of location . For some time past , great inconvenience has been experienced by us , owing to thc limited accommodation afforded at t e old quarters of the lodge , and it had become absolutely necessary to obtain another place of meeting . In this ,
I think , you will agree with mc , we have been more successful than might have been anticipated , which statement , I think , is fully borne out by our numerous gathering this evening , and all that is necrssary to make our loelge second to none is to continue to sclcet brethren feir oflice steady , firm , and true , like your W . M ., and the position anil welfare of the Rose
of Denmark Lodge will be fully maintained , " Robin Adair" was then sung by Miss Emma Bucr with pleasing effect . Bro . James Garnar , W . M ., in responding to the toast , thanked Bro . Wrigglesworth for the kinil and complimentary terms in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren lor the manner with which the toast had been received , and although he had been Master of another
lodge , to which he was still very much attached , he felt very proud indeed in having attained the high position of Worshipful Master of his mother lodge , and in which , like Bro . Wrigglesworth , he had served all the minor offices ; and he felt certain that , during his year of oflice , he would receive the hearty and cordial support of the Past Masters and brethren . He hael now a pleasing duty
to perform , whicli was to propose "The Health of Bro . Wrigglesworth , the I . P . M ., " whose efficient services in the lodge , and genial conduct at the banquet table , had obtained for him during his year of office the high esteem anil regarel of the brethren , and he hoped that Bro . Wrigglesworth might be sparcil for many years to enliven the festive board with his sparkling wit and rich vein of
humour . Me had now tbe privilege of presenting to Bro . Wrigglesworth tlie handsome Past Master's jewel , unanimously voted by the lodge , as a small token of recognition of his valuable services ; and he hoped that Bro . Wriggleswoith might be spared for many years to wear this jewel , and in the future it would bc handed down to his children , or his children ' s children , as a mark of the
respect and esteem in which he was held in the Rose of Denmark Lodge . Bro . Wrigglesworth , I . P . M ., saiel : Worshipful Sir and brethren , to you who have so kindly expressed yourselves towarels mc I can but offer my sincere thanks for the great honour done me in presenting me witli this valuable jewel , accompanied as it is with the approbation of the brethren , in acknowledgment of the manner in
which I have , to the best of my power and ability , attempted the duties of the chair . My connection with this lodge is one extending over many years , and it is to me a most pleasing reflection that , during the whole of that time , I have never seen or heard of any disagreement ,-imongtt its members ; on the contrary , it has always been a pleasure with us to assist in the advancement of a brother . I , therefore , feel certain
I have arrived at my present position without causing a pang cf envy or regret in the minds of any of the brethren of tt . e loilge . I started in Masonry with the fixed resolve that should I ever take office in any lodge it should be in this . To the Rose of Denmark Loelge , my first love , I have been true . Your kindness shown towards me in all thc offices I have held , but more especially to-night ,
can never be obliterated from my memory , and , in conclusion , I hope I may live to see increased prosperity to the lodge , but of this I am assured , that we shall never be able to improve on the bonds of true and sincere brotherhood which now exist amongst us . The tcast of " The Initiates " was then proposed , and appropriately responded to . An excellent bass song , " In cellar deep , " was then given
in splendid style by Bro . Egbett Roberts . "The Health of the Visiters " then followed , in proposing which , the W . M . sjaid that he felt highly gratified to see such a Urge number of visitors around the festive board ; he gave them a cordial and hearty welcome . Bros . Robins , W . M . 25 j Butt , P . M . 700 ; and Searle , 172 , replied for the visitors , expressing their great satisfaction at the proceedings of the
evening . The toasts of "The Past Masters" and "The Officers " were then given , and suitably acknowledged by Bros . Smith , P . M ., and Tyler , P . M ., after which the Tj ler's tcast terminated the proceetlings . The musical arrangements , which gave great satisfaction , were under the direction of Bro . C . H . Marriott , 172 , who presided at the pianoforte , and he was ably assisted by Madame Frances Brooke , Miss Emma Buer , and Bro , Egbert Roberts .
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ROCHDALE . —St . Chad ' s Lodge ( No . 1129 ) . —The annual meeting of this prosperous little lodge was held at the house of Bro . C . M . Jones , P . P . G . D . C , Rocbuck Hotel , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., when Bro . J . G . Meadowcroft was duly installed W . M . by Bro . E . T . Fletcher , I . P . M ., who conducted the ceremony in an efficient manner , the officers being invested by Bro . Peter ,
Sec , P . M . Bro . F . G . Hodpson , who is at present on business in America , was appointed S . W ., anel Bro . T . B . Collingwcod , J . W . Bro . Jas . Hadfield , P . M ., who has served thc office as Treasurer since its foundation thirteen years ago , was re-invested , as was also Bro . Jos . Ireland , P . M ., Secretary . Bros . S . L . Hoylc , S . D . ; Wm . Swift , J . D . ; and Wm . Davis , P . M ., Tyler , were afterwards
invested , and placed in their respective offices . The newlyinstalled W . M . hael thc pleasure of receiving two propositions of candidates ; after which the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Jones . The following visitors were present by special invitation : Bros . W . Roberts , P . P . G . P . E . L ., 298 ; Jas . Schofield , W . M . 3 67 ; Jas . Dearden , I . G . 54 ; Thos .
Parker , 29 8 ; Simeon Lord ( Napthali , Heywood ) , 266 ; Ralph Dodds , S . W . 298 ; John Ashworth , P . M . 816 ; John T . Holt , W . M . 854 ; J . M . Myers , 1502 ; R . N . Grey , W . M . 29 S ; Wm . Fielding , 298 ; and Alfred G . Sayer , 1085 . After the banquet the usual Masonic toasts
were drunk , „ and suitably responded to , the toast of the evening , that of " The Newly-installed W . M ., " being drunk with acclamation , and responded to in a neat speech by the W . M . The proceedings , which were pleasant throughout , were brought to a close about eleven p . m ., a most agreeable evening having been spent .
MANCHESTER . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1161 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Chorlton-on-Medlock , on Wedneselay , Nov . 20 th . There were present Bros . W . Sturm , W . M . ; J . Burgess , S . W . ; R . Dottie , J . W . ; f . G . Walker , Sec ; A . Radford , S . D . ; I . I . Cowens , j . D . ; I . Irlam , I . G . ; Geo . Burrows , Tyler ; J . Hargreaves ,
I . P . M . ; Julius elreiisbcrgb , P . M . ; W . Norton , P . M . ; II . Newman , W . Urrnnon , A . II . J tileries , W . Hall , anel R . C . Hulme-. Vi > itor , R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opentel at 7 . 15 with prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting , and also a lodge of emergency , read and confirmed . Owing to a candidate for passing
not putting in an appearance , there was , unfortunately , no work , a regrettable circumstance to our thinking , as this loelge has the teputation of excellence in this respect , anel we were consequently anxious to witness a ceremony . Some discussion relating to various matters of an unimportant nature ensueel , after which . the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 . 15 .
SUNDERLAND . — Fenwick Lodge ( No . 1389 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at four o'clock . Thc lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Nicholson , I . P . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed , with the alteration of Bro . W . Craven ' s name for that of Bro , Douglass , as Tyler for thc ensuing year . The
lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Bro . P . Nicholson presented Bro . Bernarel , S . W ., for the benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . R . Hudson , P . M ., Treas . The Secretary reael the ancient charges , to all of which Bro . Bernard gave his unqualified consent . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , when the ceremony was completed by the Installing Master . The lodge was then
closed to the First Degree , when the W . M . installed the following brethren officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . VV . Beattie , I . P . M . ; W . Brandt , S . W . ; J . Dobson , J . W . ; Hudson , P . M ., Hon . Treas . ; M . Douglass , Sec . ; Brown , Chap . ; Thos . Tillman , S . D . ; J . Murphy , J . D . ; Chapman , Org . ; Pinkney , I . G . ; Cokcr , S . Stewart !; W . Pinkney , J . Steward ; W . Craven , Tyler . Thc W . M . proposed F . S .
Panton to be initiated into Masonry in this lodge , seconded by Bro . J . J . Brown , Chap . Bro . Hudson , P . M ., mt . ved that £ 10 10 s . be given to thc Boys'School in London , which was carried ; also , that £ 1 is . each be given to the Infirmary , Orphan Asylum , and the Shipwrecked
Fishermen anil Mariners' Society , seconded by Bro . J . Tillman , P . M ., and carried . Bro . Pinkey , I . G ., moved that £ 1 is . be given to the Children ' s Hospital , which was carried . " Hearty good wishes" were given from the Eboracum Lodge , 1611 , by Bro . Cumberland , P . M . All business being done the lodge was closed in due form .
NEWQUAY . —Fort Lodge ( No . 1528 ) . —The annual festival was observed on the 21 st inst . There was a small attenelance of visitors , but this was in consequence of the consecration on the same day of the St . Petroc Lodge at Padstow , and the Fort bye-laws enact that the festival is to be kept on the nearest Friday to November 24 th , in other wort ' s , on the Friday in the octave of St .
Columba , the patron saint of the parish . The brethren assembled in their lodge-room at five o ' clock , when the W . M ., Bro . T . Boyle , installed his successor , Bro . Robert Martyn , in a very able and impressive manner , assisted by W . Bros . W . Tonkin , P . P . G . S . of W ., W . E . Michell , and B . Wellington , who formed the Board of P . M . 's . The newly appointed W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —T . Boyle , I . P . M . ; C . R . Bellingham , S . W .
W . L . Bloc , J . W . ; B . Wellington , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . H . Hambly , Secretary ; R . Rowe , S . D . ; A . Lawry , j . D . ; R . Kenelall , I . G . ; J . Mitchell , D . C . ; J . Morris and F . Snell , Stewards ; C . Carrivick , Tyler . The brethren subscqnently adjournal to Roberts's Great Western Hotel , where a banquet awaited them . The W . M . presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and an agreeable evening was spent . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — Thc annual installation meeting of the members of this
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lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., and thepioud position obtained by the Israel Lodge in the Province of West Lancashire was amply sustained on this occasion by the success which attended the celebration of the annual festival . The lodge was primarily consecrated for the accommodation of brethren of the Jewish persuasion , and they have largely
availed themselves of the advantages thus offered ; but the proof that Freemasonry knows no special sect or creed is shown by thc fact lhat it embraces amongst its members many worthy and elistinguished brethren who are not of the ancient race . There was on this occasion a very large attendance of officers and members , anel a full representation of visitors , who included numerous P . G . L .
Officers and W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of other lodges . The business was conducted at the opening by Bro . Sigismund Schonstadt , the W . M ,, who was supported by Bros . A . Jones , I . P . M . ; Ralph Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; H . A . Tobias , J . W ., W . M . elect ; S . J . Henochsberg , Sec . ; M . Aronsberg , S . D . ; M . P . Tueski , J . D . ; J . Saber , I . G . ; M . Hart , P . M ., M . C . ; W . Wright ,
S . S . ; D . Gabrielsen , J . S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members of the lodge present were Bros . B . Woolf , M . Feldouar , A . Zolke , W . Levy , H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; I . Phillip , H . Hendehsberg , H . Sagar , A . Hart , P . M . 724 '; M . Ansell , H . de Frece , C . E . Forman , E . Myer , J . Frank , S . Beard , H . M . Silver , J . S . McCabe , M . Baum , A . Saqui , R . Abrahams , S . Jacobs , S .
Simmons , A . Levy , J . Mattison , E . J . Hart , A . Rabow , J . Lazarus , A . A . Lyons , anil D . M . Joseph . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . J . Grant , A . Abrahams , 201 ;; J . P . Bryan , 1 1505 ; H . P . Cleaver , 1713 ; J . F . Sewell , P . G . S . W ., ex-Mayor of Bootle ; D . A . Davis , W . M . 625 ; Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . P . G . Chaplain , Rector of Rufford j J . Cobham , P . M . 241 ; Ramsey , S . W . 680 ; W .
Corbett , W . M . 249 ; J . B . MacKenzic , W . M . 1609 ; L . Walford , P . M . 798 ( Brisbane ) ; J . Winsor , P . M . 241 ; C . W . Makin , 32 ; C . Titherley , S . W . 1350 ; H . James , P . M . 203 ; L . Foinquinos , 1180 ; J . J acobs , 724 and 1 * 576 ; J . C . T . Alston , W . M . 203 ; L . B . Goodman , 594 ; J * VV . Ballard , P . G . P . ; R . Crispe , W . M . 724 ; M . Ureslaw , 402 ; J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 167 s ; F .
Barnett , P . M . 240 ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; W . B , Ackerley , P . G . J . W . ; and J . T . Callow , P . G . Trtas . After the transaction of some ordinary business , Bro . S . Schonstaelt , the retiring W . M ., proceeded to instal Bro . Henry A , Tobias as his successor in the chair of K . S . fur the ensuing year . The following staff of officers was subsequently invested : —Bros . S . Schonstadt , I . P . M . ; Rev . Preifcssor f ,
Prag , Chap . ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., M . C . ; S . J . Henochsberg , S . W . ; M . Aronsberg , J . W . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., Treas . ; M . P . Tueski , Sec ; Joseph Saber , S . D . ; H . F . Wright , J . D . ; D . Gabrielsen , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; H . M . Silver , S . S . ; Maurice Baum , J . S . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . Thc " Hearty gooel wishes " of about a dozen lodges were given to Bro . II . A . Tobias , the
newly-installed W . M ., and the brethren subsequently dined in thc banqueting room under his ptesidency . Thc standard loyal and Masonic toasts were given during the evening , and most cordially honoured . Thc toast of " The Prov . Granel Officers , Past and Present , " was rcspondeel to by Bros . W . B . Ackerley , P . G . J . W ., and G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . A valuable Past Master ' s jewel , set with dia .
monds , was presented to Bro . SchdasUdt , I . P . M ., in recognition of his esteemed services as W . M . of the lodge tluring thc past year . A most enjoyable programme was furnished , amongst the items being a well-delivered version of the-Buzfuz oralion from "Pickwick" by Bro . A . J , Henochsberg , P . M ., Treas . ; and excellent songs by Bros . D . Saunders , 1609 ; M . Hart , P . M . ; I . Jacobs , and others .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Hospitality ( No . 1697 ) . —The installation of the W . M ., Bio . James Haworth , and investiture of officers in connection with the above lodge , took place on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel . The occasion was looked forward to with deep interest , inasmuch as it had been arranged that Bros . Thomas Pilling , P . M ., and
John Taylor , P . M ., both members of the lodge , should perform the ceremony , a circumstance which hael the effect of attracting a great many brethren from the neighbouring lodges . Punctually at four o ' clock , as announced by the summons convening thc meeting , the proceedings began , and ^ terminatcd about a quarter to six , everything having passed off most admirably . We must not omit to
stale that directly the new W . M . had been installed he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . John Thos . Bancroft , I . P . M . ; Rowland Rawlinson , S . W . ; John R . Lord , J . W . ; Rev . A . J . Harrison , Chaplain ; Rawdon Ashworth , Treasurer ; W . H . JBaxter , Secretary ; Henry Pickup , S . D . ; Ingham Taylor , J . D . ; Ralph Pass , I . G . and James Rothwell , Tyler . He addressed to each a
charge bearing on the duties and responsibilities undertaken , and exhorting him faithfully to discharge the same ; The lodge was then formally closed , and the brethren repaired to the dining room , where , thanks to the worthy host and hostess , a dinner , consisting of all the delicacies of the season , had been provided , and the admirable manner in which it was served rendered it even more
attractive . Dinner over the brethren retraceel their steps to the lodge room , where during their absence dessert of a character none the less attractive had been laid out . It was new eight o'clock , and the W . M . at once took his place in the lodge , and proceeded to submit the usual loyal anil Masonic toasts , which were most enthusiastically receiveel . In response to the toast of his health , the
W . M . took occasion in a very brilliant speech to thank the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . He remarked that he should during his term of office endeavour to the best of his ability to govern the lodge on truly Masonic principles , and he hoped that when the time arrived for the appointment of a successor , he might be able to hand over his seals of office in a manner alike creditable to