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" This King of Terrors is the Prince of Peace . " " When shall we die ? When shall wc live for ever ?" Please accept our condolence and believe us to remain , yours very faithfully , M . I . Ellwood , W . M . * , E . Gregg , S . W . ; R . Hayes , J . W . ; C . I . Saxby , S . W .
LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on thc 13 th inst ., the business being of a highly interesting kind . The lodge was opened at six o'clock by Bro . lt . C . Yelland , VV . M ., and amongst others present during thc evening were Bros . Richard Washington , P . M . ; Richard R . Martin , P . M . ; D . W . Winstanley , P . M . ; Wm . Healing , S . VV . ;
Alfred Jarvis . j . W . ; ] os . Wood , Treas . ; lhos . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec . ; T . G . Winstanley , S . D . ; W . B . Jones , as I . G . ; T . Birch , Steward ; John Alexander , Thos . Knott , M . G . Bateman , Jas . Tyson , T . Durrans , W . Callov ? , J . R . Cave , VV . Harrington , Fred . J . Jeff cry , H . Horspool , J . G . H . Pughe , G . B . McGachen , & c . The visitors were Bros . H . Prince Hiram , New Orleans , U . S .,
70 ; A . K . Paynter , 1276 ; VV . Davidson , 1276 ; E . Morgan , 823 ; J . Curtis , 1035 ; Wm . Waring , 32 ; & c . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for candidates thc ceiemony of initiation was admirably performed by the W . M ., the charge being beautifully given by the S . VV . Several propositions were afterwards given for initiation . At the
banquet , which followed business , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In reply to the toast of " The Newly Initiated , " Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lowe spoke as follows : —Worshipful Master , Officials , and brethren—Although I cannot aver thai I am unaccustomed to public speaking , yet I experience considerable difficulty in giving expression to my thoughts and feelings on the
present occasion . It behoves me , however , according to thc best of my ability , to tender my most hearty thanks to thc Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren for the extremely kind manner in which they have this evening initiated me into the primary mysteries of Freemasonry and for the manifestly cordial welcome they have accorded me as a brother . I owe especial thanks to the brother whose
rather troublesome duty it was to aid me in attaining the high honours of being a Mason . I beg also to tender my fervent thanks to Bro . Dr . Kellet Smith aud Bro . Wood , who rendered mc the kind office of bring my proposer and seconder . Allow me to say , Worshipful Master , that , after having gone through the laborious and instructive ceremony of being made a Mason , I feel exceedingly proud of
the honours thus conferred on mc . In addition to , or rather in expansion of , the reasons I have already been obliged to give for desiring to join this illustrious and ancient Order , I may say that I have an intense love for everything which is good and has been handed down to us from the remote past . Ever since my boyhood , my intellectual pursuits as well as my professional duties have caused
me to live much amongst the ancients ; and it would be strange if the ambition had not sprung up in my heart of being , even in a humble way ,, identified with a Craft which the ceremonies of this evening compel me to regard as one of the most precious legacits bequeathed to modern times by antiquity . I was , also , attracted to the Order by its well-known cultivation , and manifestion of the splendid
principles of brotherly love and charity , and by the fact that its creed , though stern in its requirements , is at the same time so pure and simple as to present a ground on which all virtuc-loving | men may meet and clasp each other ' s hands in a world-wide fellowship . Besides , although I live a somewhat retired aud monkish life , I sought , in desiring to be one of the brethren or this great Order and a member
of the Temple Lodge , occasional opportunities of mingling in such a society as this , possessing , as it docs , at once a social and an intellectual character . I am glad to find myself surrounded by a body of men whose countenances bear the impress of high intellectuality . I love a warm grasp of thc hand , a good laugh , and a good song , although , in this last regard , I cannot myself contribute to
harmony . In fine , Worshipful Master , oflicers , and brethren , i thank you for the honour to which you have raised me . I feel that , in being made a Mason , I have achieved a most desirable and honourable distinction ; and 1 shall strive with your generous aid to be a good Mason . I am always seeking opportunities of adding to my knowledge ; and you will allow that , if Mr . Charles Knight had seen me
this evening , he might have included me among those heroes of whom he has so ably written , and who distinguished themselves by the " pursuit of knowledge under difficulties . " Thc scope of my knowledge has this evening been greatly increased ; and I am especially rejoiced to know that he who is a good Mason must of necessity be a true man . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .
MELTON MOWBRAY . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1130 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., Bro . S . Weaver , the VV . M ., in the chair . The attendance was small , there being nothing of any importance on the agenda paper . Bro . John Selby was elected P . G . S . SEACOMBE . —Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . —
The regular meeting of this lodge was held on 1 uesday , the 19 th intst ., at five o ' clock , for the installation of Bro . James Ridehalgh , the W . M . elect . The following brethren were present , viz ., Bros . VV . R . Bainbridge , W . M . and I' . M . 721 ; T . M . Ward , I . P . M . ; R . VV . Holt , P . M . and D . C ; J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . Warden ; T . Piatt , P . P . G . J . D . ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . I . G . North Wales and Salop ; E . Haddon , W . M . ' 00 : ; ; J . Radcliff , P . M . ; C . Leedham ,
P . M . ; Ellis Davis , P . M . 605 ; John Williams , J . W . ; II . Skinner , S . Deacon , J . Lawrence , J . D . ; W . II . Frances , Treae . ; W . Jones , Sec . ; T . M . Pennington , J . Harding , A . Paynter , W . Davidson , J . Webster , H . Matthews , J . Howard , J . Taylor , Wm . Price , G . Monroe , M . Ellaby , J . Burgess , A . C-Utt-rall , J . Mason , W . Evans , J . Looney , J . M'Murdie , T . Yeats , J . Hindley , E . G . II . Snow , VV . Williams , G . Henderson , A . M'Kay , T . Burrows , J . Martin .
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W . McGraa , E . A . Pemberton , W . Beard , 447 ; M . Mc Nerney , C 105 ; W . Egctton , 605 ; T . Birch , 1094 ; J . Alexander , 1904 ; E . Harris , 605 ; Henry Ridehalgh , and a large number of other brethren . The lodge was opened . The minutes of last regular meeting , also a lodge of emergency , were read and confirmed . Bro . G . J . Kani , 31 , U . S . of America , was ballotted for and admitted a joining
member . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the business of the evening was then proceeded with by Bro . James Ridehalgh being presented to Bro . Piatt , the Installing Master . The charges having beeu read and assented to , the lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , when all brethren not Installed Masters retired , and a board of Installed Masters was formed , consisting of
twelve , and the usual formalities gone through . The brethren having been admitted , and the new Master saluted in thc manner conformable to ancient custom , Bro . Ridehalgh , the W . M ., invested his officers as follows : —Bros . W . R . Bainbridge , I . P . M . ; John Taylor , S . W . ; W . [ ones , ( . W . ; W . H . Frances , Treas ; H . Skinner , Sec . ; W . Price , S . D . ; T . Yeats , J . D . ; J . S . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; H .
Matthews , S . S . ; J . Looney , J . S . ; each brother receiving their charge from Bro . J . P . Piatt , after which thc Lidgc was closed , down to thc First Degree , when Bro . P . M . Holt moved that thc sum of five guineas be given to constitute the Treasurer for the time being a Life Governor of the Cheshire M . E . Institution , which was carried . Bro . Bainbridge gave notice of motion that thc sum of ten
guineas be given to constitute the W . M . for the time being a Life Governor of the Boys' School in London . Several propositions for initiation having been given , thc lodge was duly closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the Seacombe Hotel to the banquet , the W . M ., Bro . Ridehalgh , being supported on his right by Bro . ] . T . Lea , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Works , as D . C . * , J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . Piatt , P . P .
J . G . D . ; Haddon , W . M . 005 ; on his left by VV . R . Bainbridge , I . P . M . ; T . H . Ward , P . M . ; R . VV . Holt , P . M . ; Ellis Davis , P . M . When thc dessert was placed upon the tables , and , grace said , the W . M . proposed " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , and the Craft , " which was received right loyally . ( God save the Queen ) . The next toast was " Bro . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , M . W . G .
Master , the Princess of W ' ales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " ( " God bless the Prince of Wales , " by Bro . Harding . ) The VV . M . then gave " The Right Hon . the Earl ot Carnarvon , M . W . Pro . G . Master , " which was duly honoured . The next toast was " The Right Worshipful P . G . Master , the Right Hon . the Lord de Tabley , and the P . G . Oflicers , " coupling the name of Bro . T . Piatt . Bro . T .
Plait , appropriately replied . Bro . W . R . Bainbridge , the Immediate P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Ridehalgh , " and stated that if the officers appointed that evening gave him that support which he expected he would receive , the lodge would soon be second to none in the province for its usefulness , Bto . Williams rendered a capital song . Bro . Ridehalgh , in responding , sincerely
thanked the I . P . M . for proposing his health , and also thc brethren for the flattering manner in which they had received it , assuring them that it would be his earnest study to promote the welfare of the Warren Lodge . The VV . M . then said , —Brethren , you know the toast I am about to propose , it is , "The I . P . M ., " and you will , I think , drink his health in a bumper , previous to which I beg to present to
you , Bro . Bainbridge , this gold hunting watch , the committee thinking , you having so many jewels , that it would be more acceptable to you . The inscription is " Presented to Bro . W . R . Bainbridge , P . M . 721 , and Warren Lodge , 1276 , for his meritorious services during his year of oflice as W . M ., 1875 . " Bro . John Williams , P . J . W ., then advanced to the W . M ., and asked his permission to present
a testimonial , and said , —Bro . Bainbridge , I . P . M ., on behalf of a few friends , and the seafaring members of this lodge , I present you with this P . Master ' s jewel . This called forth a ringing cheer from the brethren . ( The jewel is 18-carat gold , set with diamonds , beautifully made by Bro . T . M . Pennington , a member of the lodge ) . Song by Bro . Paynter . Bro . Bainbridge said he must confess that if
ever he had a difficulty he hatl one now in finding words to sufficiently express his feelings at that moment . He thanked the brethren of the Warren Lodge for their very handsome present . He then said , —Bro . J . Williams , please accept my heartfelt thanks , and convey them to the seafaring brethren , and tell them while 1 live I shall value this gift more than any I possess . Brethren all , please
accept my sincere thanks . The VV . M . then said , —1 have another pleasing duty to perform . It is to present our Treasurer , Bro . Frances , with a gold Treasurer ' s jewel , also his likeness , and he hoped that Bro . Francis might live long to wear this jewel ( supplied by Bro . Kenning , of Liverpool and London ) . Bro . Frances then said , —VV . M ., Officers , and brethren , —I thank you very much for this
mark of esteem . 1 ou appointed mc Treasurer of this lodge , and I merely did my duty . 1 may tell you that we have had a very prosperous year , though an expensive one . We have given between £ 20 and £ 30 in charity ; we commenced the year with £ 20 , and at the end of the year wc have in hand over £ 80 pounds . This announcement was heartily received . Thc W . M . then proposed " Success
to thc Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution , " and he had very great pleasure in coupling the Installing Master and Founder of the Institution , liro . John Parry Piatt , P . P . J . G . W ' . Cheshire . Bro . Piatt thanked the VV . M ., officers , and brethren for the way this toast was received , and stated that it was very pleasing to him to hear that the Treasurer was made a Life Governor of thc Institution ,
and to hear Bro . VV . R . Bainbridge give notice that he would propose that the sum of ten guineas be given to constitute the VV . M . for the time being a Life Governor of the Boys' School . He also begged to thank the brethren for unanimously electing him an honorary member of this lodge , that he would be glad at all times to give advice should it be be required , . and he strongly recommended the W . M . to be particular , in looking into thc character of all
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candidates for initiation . Thc next toast was " The Past Masters of the- Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros . Holt , Ward , and Bainbridge . The officers were then toasted , each responding for the compliment . The W . M , then gave " The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " couplinpthe names of Bro . Haddon , W . M . 6 o $ , and Bro . E . Davis-P . M . 605 . During the evening Bro . Bainbridge presented
handsomely framed , the likeness of thc R . W . P . G . M ., the Right Hon . the L * brd de Tabley , which he received from his lordship at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lod" -e at Hyde , September 23 , at which meeting Bro . Bainbrid ge was supported by nineteen members of the lodge . VVe must not omit a word of praise for the admirable manner
in which the duties were discharged by Bro . Looney , the wine Steward . The Tyler then gave the final toast , to all poor and distressed Masons . The evening was spent verv pleasantly , and the enjoyment of the brethren was enhanced by the excellent manner in which Bro . Lea , P . P . G . S . Wks ., discharged the duties of Director of Ceremonies , and the excellent harmony during the evening .
HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —Thc Mitre Hotel , at Hampton Court , on Saturday last , tne 231-1 ! inst ., was the scene of a most enjoyable meeting of this lodge . Tlie brethren , including Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . Master F . Kcily , Prov . G . Steward ; the W . M . ; D . VV . Pearse , S . W . ; J . W . Berrie , J . W . ; Little , Prov . S . G . Warden , Treas . ; Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Sec ;
Mallam , P . M ., Woollard , Levick , Brookes , Ball , Sanders , Dr . Clayton , Palmer , and others , assembled at an early hour in the afternoon . The summons showed a goodly quantity of work to be done , but from various causes the candidates for the several degrees were unable to attend , and sent letters explaining the cause of their absence . Thc lodge , consequently , at once proceeded to the election of
oflicers for the ensuing year , and Bro . D . W . Pearse was elected Master , Bro . Little was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . GiVoert , Tyler . Bro . Phythian , the I . P . M ., then proposed , and Bro . Little seconded , a motion to the effect that a P . M . jewel should be presented to Bro . Keily , the retiring Master , and also as a small token of the esteem and regard in which he was held , and in appreciation of his services
as Master and Prov . G . Steward , such jewel should be supplemented by a presentation of one of Bro . Marty's pictures , which is shortly to be published , illustrating the installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as M . W . Grand Master at the Royal Albert Hall on the 28 th of April last . This resolution was most heartily concurred in by every member of the lodge , and several of the
fiicthren spoke of the W . M . in thc most eulogistic terms . Bro , Keily expressed his thanks for the honour the lodge conferred upon him , of which he should ever retain a lively remembrance , and also his grateful acknowledgements for the very flattering manner in which the brethren had been pleased to speak of his services as W . M . The lodge having been closed , the brethren retired to the banquet supplied bv
our esteemed friend Bro . Charles Sadler , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and responded to in a hearty manner . The Provincial Giand Master , in reply to the toast of his heallh , alluded , in glowing terms of satisfaction , to thc present prosperous slate of the Province of Middlesex , and to the good order and regularity with which the affairs of the different lodges and chapters
in the province were conducted , and expressed the pleasure he felt in being again amongst his brethren after a short sojourn in the North . He referred to the gratification he felt in witnessing the prosperity cf the Burdett Lodge , of which he was the first W . M ., and also of the admirable and unanimous manner in which the business of thc lodge had been conducted by the W . M . and officers . Amongst the visitors on this occasion were Bros . Chas . I iorsley , Past
Provincial Grand Registrar Middlesex ; Sugg , Provincial Grand Organist for Surrey ; Thiellay , Provincial Grand Pursuivant Middlesex , who , in responding to " The Health of the Visitors , " severally expressed their thanks , and their acknowledgement of the pleasurable evening they had spent on this occasion . The last toast having been given in due form , and responded to , the brethren separated at an early hour , evidently much pleased with the proceedings .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , October 15 th , at Bro . West ' s , the Three Crowns , in place of the usual monthly one on thc 4 U 1 , Mrs . West having died on that day , and therefore rendered it impossible that any business could be done under such sorrowful circumstances . Upon the present occasion thc W . M .,
Bro . B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . 107 O , was present , supported by the following oflicers : Bros . Turner , who officiated as S . W . in the unavoidable absence of Bro J . Ives ; W . Steele , J . W . ; J . Silver , S . D . ; N . Stansfield , acting J . D . ; Manning , I . G . ; and H . Sisley , P . M . and Sec , and P . M . io ; 6 . The business before the lodge was thc raising of l ' ro . Berry , and the passing of
Bro . Fletcher , but as neither cf those brethren were present , Mr . J . Plume , licensed victualler , and Mr . G . Cavey , engineer , were , after being duly balloted for and approved of , initiated by the W . M . iu excellent style . The lodge then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a cold collation in an adjoining room , and afterwards , in true Masonic spirit , spent a very happy evening togetiier .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this neiv and flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liierpool , on Monday week . Thii being the night appointed for the election of W . M . and Treasurer , a full attendance of members were present . Among them were Bros . R .
Robinson , W . M . ; M . De Frece , S . W . ; A . | . Henochsberg , J . W . ; Rev . P . Prag , Chaplain ; J . * De Frece , Treas . ; M . Hart , Sec ; A . Jones , S . D . ; S . Schoustadt , J . D . ; B . Woolf , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; Crozier , and A . Hart , Stewards . Among the private members were Bros . R . Brown , W . M . 141 , Hon . Sec . West Lancashire Educational Institution ; B . Levy , Silver , Goldberg ,
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" This King of Terrors is the Prince of Peace . " " When shall we die ? When shall wc live for ever ?" Please accept our condolence and believe us to remain , yours very faithfully , M . I . Ellwood , W . M . * , E . Gregg , S . W . ; R . Hayes , J . W . ; C . I . Saxby , S . W .
LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on thc 13 th inst ., the business being of a highly interesting kind . The lodge was opened at six o'clock by Bro . lt . C . Yelland , VV . M ., and amongst others present during thc evening were Bros . Richard Washington , P . M . ; Richard R . Martin , P . M . ; D . W . Winstanley , P . M . ; Wm . Healing , S . VV . ;
Alfred Jarvis . j . W . ; ] os . Wood , Treas . ; lhos . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec . ; T . G . Winstanley , S . D . ; W . B . Jones , as I . G . ; T . Birch , Steward ; John Alexander , Thos . Knott , M . G . Bateman , Jas . Tyson , T . Durrans , W . Callov ? , J . R . Cave , VV . Harrington , Fred . J . Jeff cry , H . Horspool , J . G . H . Pughe , G . B . McGachen , & c . The visitors were Bros . H . Prince Hiram , New Orleans , U . S .,
70 ; A . K . Paynter , 1276 ; VV . Davidson , 1276 ; E . Morgan , 823 ; J . Curtis , 1035 ; Wm . Waring , 32 ; & c . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for candidates thc ceiemony of initiation was admirably performed by the W . M ., the charge being beautifully given by the S . VV . Several propositions were afterwards given for initiation . At the
banquet , which followed business , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In reply to the toast of " The Newly Initiated , " Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lowe spoke as follows : —Worshipful Master , Officials , and brethren—Although I cannot aver thai I am unaccustomed to public speaking , yet I experience considerable difficulty in giving expression to my thoughts and feelings on the
present occasion . It behoves me , however , according to thc best of my ability , to tender my most hearty thanks to thc Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren for the extremely kind manner in which they have this evening initiated me into the primary mysteries of Freemasonry and for the manifestly cordial welcome they have accorded me as a brother . I owe especial thanks to the brother whose
rather troublesome duty it was to aid me in attaining the high honours of being a Mason . I beg also to tender my fervent thanks to Bro . Dr . Kellet Smith aud Bro . Wood , who rendered mc the kind office of bring my proposer and seconder . Allow me to say , Worshipful Master , that , after having gone through the laborious and instructive ceremony of being made a Mason , I feel exceedingly proud of
the honours thus conferred on mc . In addition to , or rather in expansion of , the reasons I have already been obliged to give for desiring to join this illustrious and ancient Order , I may say that I have an intense love for everything which is good and has been handed down to us from the remote past . Ever since my boyhood , my intellectual pursuits as well as my professional duties have caused
me to live much amongst the ancients ; and it would be strange if the ambition had not sprung up in my heart of being , even in a humble way ,, identified with a Craft which the ceremonies of this evening compel me to regard as one of the most precious legacits bequeathed to modern times by antiquity . I was , also , attracted to the Order by its well-known cultivation , and manifestion of the splendid
principles of brotherly love and charity , and by the fact that its creed , though stern in its requirements , is at the same time so pure and simple as to present a ground on which all virtuc-loving | men may meet and clasp each other ' s hands in a world-wide fellowship . Besides , although I live a somewhat retired aud monkish life , I sought , in desiring to be one of the brethren or this great Order and a member
of the Temple Lodge , occasional opportunities of mingling in such a society as this , possessing , as it docs , at once a social and an intellectual character . I am glad to find myself surrounded by a body of men whose countenances bear the impress of high intellectuality . I love a warm grasp of thc hand , a good laugh , and a good song , although , in this last regard , I cannot myself contribute to
harmony . In fine , Worshipful Master , oflicers , and brethren , i thank you for the honour to which you have raised me . I feel that , in being made a Mason , I have achieved a most desirable and honourable distinction ; and 1 shall strive with your generous aid to be a good Mason . I am always seeking opportunities of adding to my knowledge ; and you will allow that , if Mr . Charles Knight had seen me
this evening , he might have included me among those heroes of whom he has so ably written , and who distinguished themselves by the " pursuit of knowledge under difficulties . " Thc scope of my knowledge has this evening been greatly increased ; and I am especially rejoiced to know that he who is a good Mason must of necessity be a true man . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .
MELTON MOWBRAY . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1130 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., Bro . S . Weaver , the VV . M ., in the chair . The attendance was small , there being nothing of any importance on the agenda paper . Bro . John Selby was elected P . G . S . SEACOMBE . —Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . —
The regular meeting of this lodge was held on 1 uesday , the 19 th intst ., at five o ' clock , for the installation of Bro . James Ridehalgh , the W . M . elect . The following brethren were present , viz ., Bros . VV . R . Bainbridge , W . M . and I' . M . 721 ; T . M . Ward , I . P . M . ; R . VV . Holt , P . M . and D . C ; J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . Warden ; T . Piatt , P . P . G . J . D . ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . I . G . North Wales and Salop ; E . Haddon , W . M . ' 00 : ; ; J . Radcliff , P . M . ; C . Leedham ,
P . M . ; Ellis Davis , P . M . 605 ; John Williams , J . W . ; II . Skinner , S . Deacon , J . Lawrence , J . D . ; W . II . Frances , Treae . ; W . Jones , Sec . ; T . M . Pennington , J . Harding , A . Paynter , W . Davidson , J . Webster , H . Matthews , J . Howard , J . Taylor , Wm . Price , G . Monroe , M . Ellaby , J . Burgess , A . C-Utt-rall , J . Mason , W . Evans , J . Looney , J . M'Murdie , T . Yeats , J . Hindley , E . G . II . Snow , VV . Williams , G . Henderson , A . M'Kay , T . Burrows , J . Martin .
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W . McGraa , E . A . Pemberton , W . Beard , 447 ; M . Mc Nerney , C 105 ; W . Egctton , 605 ; T . Birch , 1094 ; J . Alexander , 1904 ; E . Harris , 605 ; Henry Ridehalgh , and a large number of other brethren . The lodge was opened . The minutes of last regular meeting , also a lodge of emergency , were read and confirmed . Bro . G . J . Kani , 31 , U . S . of America , was ballotted for and admitted a joining
member . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the business of the evening was then proceeded with by Bro . James Ridehalgh being presented to Bro . Piatt , the Installing Master . The charges having beeu read and assented to , the lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , when all brethren not Installed Masters retired , and a board of Installed Masters was formed , consisting of
twelve , and the usual formalities gone through . The brethren having been admitted , and the new Master saluted in thc manner conformable to ancient custom , Bro . Ridehalgh , the W . M ., invested his officers as follows : —Bros . W . R . Bainbridge , I . P . M . ; John Taylor , S . W . ; W . [ ones , ( . W . ; W . H . Frances , Treas ; H . Skinner , Sec . ; W . Price , S . D . ; T . Yeats , J . D . ; J . S . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; H .
Matthews , S . S . ; J . Looney , J . S . ; each brother receiving their charge from Bro . J . P . Piatt , after which thc Lidgc was closed , down to thc First Degree , when Bro . P . M . Holt moved that thc sum of five guineas be given to constitute the Treasurer for the time being a Life Governor of the Cheshire M . E . Institution , which was carried . Bro . Bainbridge gave notice of motion that thc sum of ten
guineas be given to constitute the W . M . for the time being a Life Governor of the Boys' School in London . Several propositions for initiation having been given , thc lodge was duly closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the Seacombe Hotel to the banquet , the W . M ., Bro . Ridehalgh , being supported on his right by Bro . ] . T . Lea , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Works , as D . C . * , J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . Piatt , P . P .
J . G . D . ; Haddon , W . M . 005 ; on his left by VV . R . Bainbridge , I . P . M . ; T . H . Ward , P . M . ; R . VV . Holt , P . M . ; Ellis Davis , P . M . When thc dessert was placed upon the tables , and , grace said , the W . M . proposed " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , and the Craft , " which was received right loyally . ( God save the Queen ) . The next toast was " Bro . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , M . W . G .
Master , the Princess of W ' ales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " ( " God bless the Prince of Wales , " by Bro . Harding . ) The VV . M . then gave " The Right Hon . the Earl ot Carnarvon , M . W . Pro . G . Master , " which was duly honoured . The next toast was " The Right Worshipful P . G . Master , the Right Hon . the Lord de Tabley , and the P . G . Oflicers , " coupling the name of Bro . T . Piatt . Bro . T .
Plait , appropriately replied . Bro . W . R . Bainbridge , the Immediate P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Ridehalgh , " and stated that if the officers appointed that evening gave him that support which he expected he would receive , the lodge would soon be second to none in the province for its usefulness , Bto . Williams rendered a capital song . Bro . Ridehalgh , in responding , sincerely
thanked the I . P . M . for proposing his health , and also thc brethren for the flattering manner in which they had received it , assuring them that it would be his earnest study to promote the welfare of the Warren Lodge . The VV . M . then said , —Brethren , you know the toast I am about to propose , it is , "The I . P . M ., " and you will , I think , drink his health in a bumper , previous to which I beg to present to
you , Bro . Bainbridge , this gold hunting watch , the committee thinking , you having so many jewels , that it would be more acceptable to you . The inscription is " Presented to Bro . W . R . Bainbridge , P . M . 721 , and Warren Lodge , 1276 , for his meritorious services during his year of oflice as W . M ., 1875 . " Bro . John Williams , P . J . W ., then advanced to the W . M ., and asked his permission to present
a testimonial , and said , —Bro . Bainbridge , I . P . M ., on behalf of a few friends , and the seafaring members of this lodge , I present you with this P . Master ' s jewel . This called forth a ringing cheer from the brethren . ( The jewel is 18-carat gold , set with diamonds , beautifully made by Bro . T . M . Pennington , a member of the lodge ) . Song by Bro . Paynter . Bro . Bainbridge said he must confess that if
ever he had a difficulty he hatl one now in finding words to sufficiently express his feelings at that moment . He thanked the brethren of the Warren Lodge for their very handsome present . He then said , —Bro . J . Williams , please accept my heartfelt thanks , and convey them to the seafaring brethren , and tell them while 1 live I shall value this gift more than any I possess . Brethren all , please
accept my sincere thanks . The VV . M . then said , —1 have another pleasing duty to perform . It is to present our Treasurer , Bro . Frances , with a gold Treasurer ' s jewel , also his likeness , and he hoped that Bro . Francis might live long to wear this jewel ( supplied by Bro . Kenning , of Liverpool and London ) . Bro . Frances then said , —VV . M ., Officers , and brethren , —I thank you very much for this
mark of esteem . 1 ou appointed mc Treasurer of this lodge , and I merely did my duty . 1 may tell you that we have had a very prosperous year , though an expensive one . We have given between £ 20 and £ 30 in charity ; we commenced the year with £ 20 , and at the end of the year wc have in hand over £ 80 pounds . This announcement was heartily received . Thc W . M . then proposed " Success
to thc Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution , " and he had very great pleasure in coupling the Installing Master and Founder of the Institution , liro . John Parry Piatt , P . P . J . G . W ' . Cheshire . Bro . Piatt thanked the VV . M ., officers , and brethren for the way this toast was received , and stated that it was very pleasing to him to hear that the Treasurer was made a Life Governor of thc Institution ,
and to hear Bro . VV . R . Bainbridge give notice that he would propose that the sum of ten guineas be given to constitute the VV . M . for the time being a Life Governor of the Boys' School . He also begged to thank the brethren for unanimously electing him an honorary member of this lodge , that he would be glad at all times to give advice should it be be required , . and he strongly recommended the W . M . to be particular , in looking into thc character of all
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candidates for initiation . Thc next toast was " The Past Masters of the- Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros . Holt , Ward , and Bainbridge . The officers were then toasted , each responding for the compliment . The W . M , then gave " The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " couplinpthe names of Bro . Haddon , W . M . 6 o $ , and Bro . E . Davis-P . M . 605 . During the evening Bro . Bainbridge presented
handsomely framed , the likeness of thc R . W . P . G . M ., the Right Hon . the L * brd de Tabley , which he received from his lordship at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lod" -e at Hyde , September 23 , at which meeting Bro . Bainbrid ge was supported by nineteen members of the lodge . VVe must not omit a word of praise for the admirable manner
in which the duties were discharged by Bro . Looney , the wine Steward . The Tyler then gave the final toast , to all poor and distressed Masons . The evening was spent verv pleasantly , and the enjoyment of the brethren was enhanced by the excellent manner in which Bro . Lea , P . P . G . S . Wks ., discharged the duties of Director of Ceremonies , and the excellent harmony during the evening .
HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —Thc Mitre Hotel , at Hampton Court , on Saturday last , tne 231-1 ! inst ., was the scene of a most enjoyable meeting of this lodge . Tlie brethren , including Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . Master F . Kcily , Prov . G . Steward ; the W . M . ; D . VV . Pearse , S . W . ; J . W . Berrie , J . W . ; Little , Prov . S . G . Warden , Treas . ; Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Sec ;
Mallam , P . M ., Woollard , Levick , Brookes , Ball , Sanders , Dr . Clayton , Palmer , and others , assembled at an early hour in the afternoon . The summons showed a goodly quantity of work to be done , but from various causes the candidates for the several degrees were unable to attend , and sent letters explaining the cause of their absence . Thc lodge , consequently , at once proceeded to the election of
oflicers for the ensuing year , and Bro . D . W . Pearse was elected Master , Bro . Little was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . GiVoert , Tyler . Bro . Phythian , the I . P . M ., then proposed , and Bro . Little seconded , a motion to the effect that a P . M . jewel should be presented to Bro . Keily , the retiring Master , and also as a small token of the esteem and regard in which he was held , and in appreciation of his services
as Master and Prov . G . Steward , such jewel should be supplemented by a presentation of one of Bro . Marty's pictures , which is shortly to be published , illustrating the installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as M . W . Grand Master at the Royal Albert Hall on the 28 th of April last . This resolution was most heartily concurred in by every member of the lodge , and several of the
fiicthren spoke of the W . M . in thc most eulogistic terms . Bro , Keily expressed his thanks for the honour the lodge conferred upon him , of which he should ever retain a lively remembrance , and also his grateful acknowledgements for the very flattering manner in which the brethren had been pleased to speak of his services as W . M . The lodge having been closed , the brethren retired to the banquet supplied bv
our esteemed friend Bro . Charles Sadler , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and responded to in a hearty manner . The Provincial Giand Master , in reply to the toast of his heallh , alluded , in glowing terms of satisfaction , to thc present prosperous slate of the Province of Middlesex , and to the good order and regularity with which the affairs of the different lodges and chapters
in the province were conducted , and expressed the pleasure he felt in being again amongst his brethren after a short sojourn in the North . He referred to the gratification he felt in witnessing the prosperity cf the Burdett Lodge , of which he was the first W . M ., and also of the admirable and unanimous manner in which the business of thc lodge had been conducted by the W . M . and officers . Amongst the visitors on this occasion were Bros . Chas . I iorsley , Past
Provincial Grand Registrar Middlesex ; Sugg , Provincial Grand Organist for Surrey ; Thiellay , Provincial Grand Pursuivant Middlesex , who , in responding to " The Health of the Visitors , " severally expressed their thanks , and their acknowledgement of the pleasurable evening they had spent on this occasion . The last toast having been given in due form , and responded to , the brethren separated at an early hour , evidently much pleased with the proceedings .
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , October 15 th , at Bro . West ' s , the Three Crowns , in place of the usual monthly one on thc 4 U 1 , Mrs . West having died on that day , and therefore rendered it impossible that any business could be done under such sorrowful circumstances . Upon the present occasion thc W . M .,
Bro . B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . 107 O , was present , supported by the following oflicers : Bros . Turner , who officiated as S . W . in the unavoidable absence of Bro J . Ives ; W . Steele , J . W . ; J . Silver , S . D . ; N . Stansfield , acting J . D . ; Manning , I . G . ; and H . Sisley , P . M . and Sec , and P . M . io ; 6 . The business before the lodge was thc raising of l ' ro . Berry , and the passing of
Bro . Fletcher , but as neither cf those brethren were present , Mr . J . Plume , licensed victualler , and Mr . G . Cavey , engineer , were , after being duly balloted for and approved of , initiated by the W . M . iu excellent style . The lodge then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a cold collation in an adjoining room , and afterwards , in true Masonic spirit , spent a very happy evening togetiier .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this neiv and flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liierpool , on Monday week . Thii being the night appointed for the election of W . M . and Treasurer , a full attendance of members were present . Among them were Bros . R .
Robinson , W . M . ; M . De Frece , S . W . ; A . | . Henochsberg , J . W . ; Rev . P . Prag , Chaplain ; J . * De Frece , Treas . ; M . Hart , Sec ; A . Jones , S . D . ; S . Schoustadt , J . D . ; B . Woolf , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; Crozier , and A . Hart , Stewards . Among the private members were Bros . R . Brown , W . M . 141 , Hon . Sec . West Lancashire Educational Institution ; B . Levy , Silver , Goldberg ,