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The M . P . S . then proposed "The Health of the Newly-Installed Companions-in-Arms , " coupling with it the names of the Senior and Junior Generals , High Prelate , and rest of the officers .

Sir Knights TAPSON , LLOYD , and WAITE responded , promising to render every assistance in their power to make the newly-inaugurated conclave efficient and prosperous . Em . and Per . Sir Knt . THOMAS PARTRIDGE , M . P . S . No . 19 , then proposed " The Health ofthe M . P . S . " , and congratulated him on the impressive manner he had performed the ceremony of

installing the candidates , ancl the completeness of the arrangements for the establishment of a conclave , reminding him that its success depended mainly on the perseverance , efficiency , and harmonious workinsr of the officers .

The M . P . S . replied in a vigorous and telling speech . " The Health of the . Visitors " was the next toast proposed by the M . P . S ., who thanked them most heartily for their attendance and support that eveninsr .

111 . Sir Knt . THOMAS PARTRIDGE responded , thanking the Sir Knts . for their kindness and hospitality , cordially wishing the Gwent Conclave every success .

After a most pleasant evening , enlivened by the musical abilities of Sir Knts . Tapson , Waite , Sladen , Kennedy , and Belcher , thc Sentinel's toast brought the meeting to a close , and the Sir Knts . separated in perfect harmony .

The fittings , jewels , & c , manufactured by Kennedy & Co ., of Birmingham , were highly appreciated , as was also the tunic designed by the above firm and adopted by this and the Rose of Sharon Conclave .

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w THE CRAFT . PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Masonic Hall , Globestreet , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when the following oflicers and members were present : —Bros . R . II . Peacock , W . M . ; W . F . Rooke , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . F . Spun-, P . M . ; W . Peacock , I . P . M . ; D . Fletcher ,

S . W . ; G . H . Walshaw , J . W . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Cers ., Hon . Sec . ; II . Grovcr , S . D . ; 11 . McKinley , J . D . ; W . Milner , I . G . ; J . Ash , Tyler ; II . W . Garnett , J . Groves , W . Wilson , A . Allen , J . Hervey , G . Symmons , C . Glaves , T . J . Denton , M . D ., J . E . Jones , and J . A . Chapman . Visitors : —AV . Pro . C . E . Lucas , ( P . M . 712 , Prov . Grand S . Lincolnshire ) ,

Bros . F . D . Marsden ( . S . D . 712 ) , G . H . Shipley ( 297 , P . P . G . S . W . ) . II . Carle ( S 62 ) , Rev . A . Smith ( W . M . 275 , P . P . G . Chaplain ) , G . . Stillman ( 124 ) , J . C . Browne ( 304 ) . The lodge was opened in the first degree at 8 p . m . The minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . J . E . Jones and J . T . Denton , passed an examination in the

first degree and retired , and were re-admitted and passed to thc second degree . Bro . Coopland passed an examination in the second degree and retired , and was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was now worked down to the first degree and closed with prayer at 9 . 30 p . m ., and the brethren spent a pleasant hour at the refreshment board .

MIDDLLSHROUGII . —North York Lodge , No . 602 . —At the last monthly meeting of this lodge , Mr . Fidler was duly initiated into Masonry , the ceremony being performed hy the AV . M ., Bro . John Jones , assisted by Bro . Farmer , I . P . M . Bro . Peterson was then examined , and afterwards passed to the second degree , Bro . Thompson , P . M ., performing lhe ceremony . Bros . Lcwand anil

Bell were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ! ., the ceremony being performed hy Bro . Manners , P . M ., and the W . M . respectively . It was announced that an invitation had been sent to the P . G . Lodge lo hold llicir meeting at Middlesbrough in 1871 . —In the following week a Lodge of Emergency was held , when Bro . Bel ' , D . P . G . M . North and East Ridings , attended , and delivered an

elaborate and interesting address upon "freemasonry , Past and Present . " There was a good attendance of brethren present from the North York Lodge ; also visiting brethren from Lodge of Philanthropy and Tees Lodge , Stockton ; Marwood Lodge , Scdcir ; Restoration Lodge , Darlington , and from lodges in . Sunderland and Brecon . The best thanks of the lodge were unanimously given lo

Bro . Bell for his kindness in giving lhe address . —The members of the North York Lodge have recently had their annual excursion . This year they visited Ripon and Fountain ' s Abbey , the property of ( lie M . W . G . M . Earl de Grey and Ripon , when a very pleasant day was spent . Wc understand that Bro . Bell , who is a most enthusiastic Mason , has recently been visiting the lodges at

Burlington , Scarborough , Whitby , Redcar , and Middlesbrough . DARTMOOR . —Lodge Benevolence , A o . 666 . —The festival of this lodge took place on Wednesday week , at Princetown , Bro . J . II . Westlake was duly installed as W . M ., for lhe ensuing year . The newly-made W . M . then

appointed the following oflicers : —Bros . G . L . Alexander , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Andrews , S . D . : Evans , J . D . ; and Ilamniett , I . G . ; Gaunter was elected 'Picas , Mcthcrcll , Sec , and W . Rowe , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Duchy Hotel , where they dined and passed a most agreeable evening .

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LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge , No . 823 . —The members of this flourishing lodge assembled at the Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street , on Wednesday , 20 th inst ., at 5 o'clock p . m . Bro . John Jackson presided , assisted by his officers . The newly-elected W . M . was installed in an exceedingly impressive and effective manner by Bro . John Jackson , the retiring W . M ., assisted by Bro . Thomas Ashmore ,

P . M . The following brethren were chosen to fill the different offices during 1870-1 : Bros . John Jackson , P . M . ; Thomas D . Pierce , S . W . ; Joseph Holland , J . W . ; W . J . Lunt , P . M ., Treas . ; AVilliam Boltoun , Sec ; William Bird , S . D . ; Joseph Sharpe , J . D . ; William Cottrell , I . G . ; AVilliam AVilson and Thomas Shaw , Stewards ; John Jackson , P . M ., Organist ; Henry Ashmore , Choir

Master ; Thomas Ashmore , P . M ., D . C . During the past year this lodge has fully maintained its position amongst other lodges in respect to prosperity and progress , and the Treasurer ' s yearly account , closing on the 30 th ult ., showed a considerable balance in favour of the lodge . When the installation proceedings were finished , and the lodge closed in due form , the brethren present

banqueted in the lodge room . After doing ample justice to the repast , the AV . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were received with great enthusiasm . After the toast of the M . AV . G . M . ( received with true Masonic cordiality ) , the immediate P . M . ( Bro . Jackson ) proposed the health of " The AV . M ., " and in doing so said he was very glad that the weight of office had been taken from his

( Bro . Jackson ' s ) shoulders and placed upon one who was so well able to bear it and do credit to the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt proud in being able to say that every office in that lodge during the past year had been filled in a manner which must have been satisfactory to every brother , and he was sure that in the coming year the same efficiency would be shown . After the toast had been

drunk with much heartiness and musical honours , the AV . M . said it was exceedingly gratifying to him to occupy the oflice into which he had just been installed , and he asked them to look forward to some hard work during his year with true devotion and attention to Masonry . AVhatever time he had devoted to Masomy had been given with pleasure—a pleasure which must be felt by

every hard-working Mason , and he hoped the coming year would be productive of good as well as a prosperous one . Pie would remind the brethren , however , that the prosperity of that or any other lodge did not rest with the Master alone , but with the members generally . They might have a good Master , but if the brethren were indifferent , lie could not make it prosperous . ( Hear , hear . )

He hoped better things of the Everton Lodge , however , and was sure that good sense and diligence would prevail , so that the present year might be made one of happiness and prosperity . ( Hear , hear , and applause . ) The next toast was " The Health of Bro . Jackson , P . M ., " and in proposing it , the AV . M . alluded in terms of high praise to the manner in which he had performed the

duties of that chair during his term of oflice . He had one rare qualification , and that was he made no enemies—an example which was worthy of being followed by every one . In these circumstances , he ( the AA ' . M . ) had more than ordinary pleasure in presenting him , in the name of the lodge , with a P . M . ' s jewel , as a mark of their esteem . He ( the AV . M . ) trusted Bro . Jackson would have many

pleasant recollections of the year he had passed in the lodge chair . ( Cheers . )—In acknowledging the toast and testimonial , the P . M . alluded to thc efficient help he had received from all his officers , the pleasure and harmony which had prevailed ; and counselled the brethren so to act in the future , as lo show the world that there was something in Masonry lo which they were strangers .

AVith respect to the jewel which had been presented , he assurrcd the brethren that lie would wear it as one of the brightest ornaments that could be on his breast . ( Applause . )— " The Visiting Brethren , " given by the AV . M ., was acknowledged by the AV . M . and P . M . of No . 1013 . —The P . M . then proposed "The Health of the Treasurer , Bro . AA . J . Lunt , P . M ., " and referred in

flattering terms to his efficiency in that office to which he had been elected thc second lime . —Bro . Lunt said he was very happy to be present on that occasion as the oldest member of the lodge , to which he felt an honour to belong . He also referred to lhe position ofthe lodge , and said he would like to see it , uot only contributing largely to the AVest Lancashire Masonic Institution , but also to

London Chanties . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of "Thc Officers ofthe Everton Lodge , " ( given by the AV . M . ) was responded to by all the brethren in the list . " The Brethren of Everton Lodge " ( responded to by Bro . AA ' ylde ) and "All Distressed Masons" were the remaining toasts . — As a pleasant sequel to these interesting proceedings the brethren of Everton Lodge , with their wives ,

sweethearts , and daughters , started early thc following morning on a pic-nic excursion to Gresford . The sky looked threatening at the start , hut on reaching thc scene of the day ' s festivities , shortly after eleven o ' clock , doubts were agreeably dispelled . Charming weather , admirable arrangements , picturesque scenery , and a social company , made the " out " one of the most pleasant which has yet

been given in connection with the lodge . The tent was pitched on the hill immediately behind the station , and from its summit one of the most pleasing and thoroughly pastoral landscapes—made up of hill , vale , and luxuriant foliage—could be seen , which the " outers" apparently never wearied in admiring . A visit to the fine old church of Gresford was an appropriate opening to lhe day ' s proceedings . This building , erected in lhe fourteenth

century , has an interior of rare beauty , and its carvings , mural monuments , and busts would form a pleasant day ' s study to even the most matured antiquarian . After singing , with fine effect , the glorious strains of the "Old Hundredth , " the company—which now numbered about 120 —returned to the tent on the hill-top and sat down to dinner , which was both liberal and substantial . The gentlemen who acted as stewards deserve especial credit for their attention and diligence , and every one on the

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ground expressed satisfaction with the admirable arrangements . During the afternoon the company chose their several modes of enjoyments , a number finding it in dancing , others in games , some in pleasant strolls through the woods , and the remainder by quietly sitting on the grass and witnessing the proceedings . After a substantial tea , a number of- the village children were regaled with

" good things . " Perhaps the most interesting feature of this part of the proceedings , however , was tosee four oldfemale villagers—all above eighty years of age—armed jauntily to thc tea table by as many gentlemen , amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the onlookers . The old ladies seemed thoroughly to enjoy the honour , and three of them afterwards astonished the "foreigners" by "tripping it" on

the grass with marvellous agility . Strolls , dancing , and games served to make the time pass pleasantly until the hour of departure , when three cheers were given for the ladies . After an enjoyable journey , the company arrived in Liverpool shortly after ten o ' clock . Music formed not the least pleasant item in a pleasant day ' s programme ,

and the unprecedented number of times the National Anthem was sung showed that Masons are the most loyal of her Majesty ' s loyal subjects . Very much credit is due to all connected with the arrangements for the picnic , and their best reward must be in the universally expressed opinion , that a more happy day ' s " out " had not been previously enjoyed .

SCARBOROUGH . —Denison Lodge , No . 1248 . —This lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Grand Hotel , when the following officers and members were present : Bro . S . H . Armitage , AV . M . ; J . Groves , S . AV . ; J . Donner , J . AV . ; A . Fricour , S . D . ; H . AV . Garnett , J . D . ; J . E . Green , Hon . Sec ; J . Kitchin , Treas . ; J . S . Cook , I . G .: J . Verity , Tyler ; and

a goodly number of members . Visitors : AV . Bro . C . E . Lucas , P . M . 712 , Prov . G . S . Lincolnshire , and three or four others . The lodge was opened in the first degree at S p . m . The ' minutes were read and confirmed . J . H . Sharpin , Esq ., J . P ., was balloted for , and unanimously elected , and being present he was admitted , and initiated

by the AV . M . in a very impressive manner . A committee was chosen to make arrangements for the annual Masonic ball in aid of the charities , which will take place in the hotel about the end or latter part of August . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed with prayer , and the brethren spent a very pleasant evening at the refreshment board .

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Charterhouse Club of Instrnction . —This flourishing club met as usual on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Hat and Feathers Tavern , Goswell-road , when Bro . Terry , P . M . ( of several lodges ) and P . G . S . B . Herts , in his effective and impressive manner , worked the ceremonies of consecration and installation , the solemnity of which was much enhanced by the very efficient style in the AV . Bro . Bilby ,

P . M ., and Organist ofthe Lodge of Finsbury presided at the harmonium . Votes of thanks to Bros . Terry and Bilby were proposed , seconded , and carried turn . eon . Amongst those present we noticed : —Bros . Purdy ( P . M . 861 ) , Mather ( P . M . 65 ) , Nicholls ( W . M . S 61 ) , Forbes ( S . AV . 65 ) , I lames ( J . D . 917 ) , Franks ( S . AV . 212 ) , Hart ( S . W . 861 ) , Dr . Harle ( 65 ) , AVoodcock ( 374 ) , Leins ( 65 ) , AVebb

( 3 S 2 ) , Edwards ( 65 ) , AVilhams ( 106 ) , Gent ( 65 ) , ancl Simpson , the highly respected host . The numerous brethren present appeared thoroughly to appreciate the proceedings in which instruction , harmony , and goodwill , were so happily bended on this most interesting and instructive occasion . AA ' c confidently recommend this club to the notice of all aspirants to the honours of oflice .

( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am sorry to inform you that the Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire has requested members of thc Fraternity not to report the proceedings of Masonic meetings in any Masonic paper , some member of the Craft in

a village in Warwickshire having complained of it . I do not wish to act so unmasonically as to charge any brother with jealousy , and not haying any business of his own to report , docs not like to see others do so ; but it certainly looks very much as if that was the feeling he is actuated by to those who

devote some time to Masonic work . It is very interesting to see thc reports of meetings in different provinces , and learn what their brethren in Masonry may be doing . If the objecting brother has but a limited Masonic connection , surely he will not object to those who have a large one

informing each other of their proceedings through thc medium of your paper . I epiite agree with him that Masonic reports should not be inserted in local papers , but I cannot see what objection there is to their appearing in a Masonic journal . Yours fraternally , CYGNUS .

A late number ofthe Western Morning News contains thc following opportune remarks : — The Masonic Provincial Grand Podges of Cornwall and Devon arc holding their annual festivals this week . The interest and importance of these Masonic gatherings arc indicated by the number of gentlemen attending lliem who

arc accustomed to set a high value on their lime and services , and by lhe number of towns represented . So far as the uninitiated are permitted to be informed of the doings of these organizations , their chief work seems to be in connection with benevolent and brotherly ministrations . An infallible Pope will surely remove thc ban now attaching to so charitable an institution .