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LIVERPOOL . — N _; I > TU . \ I ; LODGE ( NO . 1 : 64 ) . —The members of this most prosperous and influential lodge , which meets at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , held their annual pic-nic on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., and no more charming place could possibly have been selected for the day ' s " out " than that on which the choice of the selecting parties fell . 1 lollingworlh Lake , delightfully nestling in a
circle of hills , is situate a short distance from Littleborough , a few miles from Rochdale ; and although hitherto little known to pleasure seekers from Liverpool it is not likely to remain so , if the experience of the members of the Neptune Lodge is to be taken as a test . The party , numbering about sixty ladies and brethren , started from the Liverpool Exchange Station shortly after nine o ' clock ,
anil after a pleasant journey , occupying about an hour and a half , they safely arrived at the pleasant little station of Littleborough , from whence they proceeded to the scene oi the day ' s pic-nic . Anything more charming than the situation of Hollingworth Lake , with its picturesque surroundings , could hardly be imagined , and the unanimous opinion of lhe party was that the selection on
tlie part of Bro . P . B . Gee , who was for the second time uuanimcusly elected the VV . M . of the " Neptune " a short time ago , was one of the happiest which could have been made . In this selection he was assisted by Bro . J . Healing , P . M ., Treasurer , both of whom deserve great praise for their choice and general arrangements . Shortly after arriving at the Fisherman ' s Inn , the party
sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Bro . Garwood , the host , in a manner which left nothing whatever to bc desired . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with enthusiasm , and " The Health of Bro . P . B . Gee , W . M ., " given by Bro . Healing , P . M ., was received with special cordiality , his excellent services to the lodge being pointedly referred to . Bro . Gee ,
in responding , alluded to the pleasure which it . gave him to visit that charming locality , and expressed a hope that every one present would enjoy the excursion to a place which they had nol hitherto visited . Speeches being finished , the party took steamer for the opposite side of the lake , to the Lake Hotel , of which Bro . Yarwood is also the landlord , and here ample amusements were provided for
almost every taste . Some took to boating on the picturesque lake , others enjoyed dancing to an excellent band , while a number of the brethren enjoyed a quiet game of bowls . The surrounding objects of interest are numerous , including an old Roman road , "Robin Hood ' s Bed , " and many other spots which must possess the greatest interest to antiquarians ; while the grounds of the hotel are so
extensive and well laid out as to afford ample means of enjoyment to every one who is not disposed to find pleasure in antiquities . Tea was served at the Fisherman ' s Inn about half-past six o ' clock , and shortly after eight o ' clock the ladies and brethren left Smithy Bridge Station , arriving in Liverpool at a quarter to eleven o ' clock . The whole of the arrangements were of the most satisfactory kind , the
VV . M ., P . M . Healing , and all the officers striving to make everything as pleasant as possible ; and the general opinion at the close of the long day of pleasure was that no more pleasant pic-nic has ever been held in connection with the Neptune Lodge . There were one or two slight showers in the early part of the day , but the afternoon and evening were bright and genial , making the " out " all the more
enjoyable . HAMPTON . —LEHASOX LOUGE ( No . 1326 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , I lampion , on Saturday , July 17 th . Bro . W . Hammond , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , opened the lodge . Ballots and minutes were unanimous . Bro . Dr . T . Goldsbro , P . P . G . S . W ., North Wales , P . M ., took the chair . He
initiated Messrs . W . A . Taylor , J . Greenwood , and A . Rolinglon . Bro . VV . Hammond , W . M ., installed Bro . II . A . Dubois , P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex as VV . M . The officers are Bros . E . Gilbert , S . VV . ; C . W . Fox , J . W . ; S . Wickens , P . M . Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec ; R . W . Williams , S . D . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., J . D . ; J . VV . Baldwin , I . G . ; J . B . Shackleton , Organist ; H . Potter ,
P . M ., W . S . ; 11 . Gloster , D . C ; H . Cutress , W . S . ; J . G . Donald , Steward ; J . Gilbert , ' ! yler . The addresses were delivered by Bros . F . Binckes , F . Walters , and J . Terry , for which they each received a vote of thanks . A similar compliment was paid to Bro . Dr . T . Goldsbro for his doing the Initiations . Also to Bro . F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . Secretary , for his efficient services as
Secretary , and his donations during the past year to the lodgeof £ 10 12 s . fid . In lieu of a ten guinea Past Master ' s Jewel , was voted unanimously to Bro . William Hammond , P . G . Steward Middlesex , I . P . M ., a Life Governorship of the Boys' School , for his services rendered to the lodge as a Founder , and for work done during his two years of Mastership . Bros . F . Binckes and J . Terry ,
the Secretaries of the Masonic Institutions , were unanimously elected Honorary Members ofthe lodge . A joining member and several candidates for initiation were proposed to become members of this lodge . A notice of motion to vote twenty guineas to the Boys' School in the name of the W . M . for the time being , so as to secure in perpetuity a Life Governorship of that Charity . The lodge
was closed . lhe visitors were Bros . VV . B . Hughes , P . P . G . S . W . North Wales , tec , P . M ., M . P . for Carnarvon Burghs ; R . Watts , 201 ; W . Smced . P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Sec ; T . C . Walls , I . G . 14 ; , Sec , tec The banquet and dessert followed . LIVERPOOL . —Dr . GURV AND RIPON LODGE ( NO . 1 3 h u ) - —A four years' existence of this lodge has proved
beyond doubt the earnestness and indefatigable spirit which ^ characterized its founders , as it has strengthened each successive year until it has now become , perhaps , the strongest in West Lancashire . The success thus attained is highly creditable to all who have had a share in the organization and working of the lodge , and as there is now in the chair a brother who i : ; extremely popular with every section of the brethren , there is every reason to suppose
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that the full flood of prosperity will continue without abatement . The annual installation meeting of the lodge was held at So , North Hill-street , Toxteth-Park , Liverpool , on Wednesday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., where and when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . The lodge was opened shortly before five o ' clock by Bro . E . O . C . Rothwell , the retiring W . M ., who was supported b \ r the
after-mentioned officers and members : —Bros . T . Evans , I . P . M . ; S . K . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., West Lancashire , P . M . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; A . Winkup , P . M . ; J . Bell , S . W . ; T . I Ionic , J . W . ; J . Ireland , Treas . ; T . Nickson , S . D . ; J . W . Williams , J . D . ; E . Costigan , I . G . ; R . Roberts . S . ; A . Woolrich , S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; P . M . Larsen , Tyler ; J . W . Johnson , J . S . Macbeth , J . " Kcnwvight , W . Fletcher ,
C . Arden , W . Coates , II . Pritchard , J . Kcet , H . Crowther , P . Yaust , J . R . Grant , J . Neill , J . VVinram , T . Mair , W , S . Corns , J . Gilchrist , A . Gilchrist , R . Leigh , T . Maudsley , T . Bisson , F . Williams , R . Fairclough , P . S . Johnson , W . H . Thompson , II . Gribbin , G . Parry , J . B . MacKcnzie , W . Jerman , T . Lloyd , VV . Morris , VV . Partington , W McVickcr , VV . Cave , J . Griffiths , E . George , J . J . Edwards ,
W . Griffiths , I . Laing . lhe visitors'list included the names of Bros . R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . 673 ; ) . F . Hall , 073 ; R . Cain , P . M . 724 ; M . Corless , I . P . M . 67 ^; VV . Pughc , P . M . 11 S 2 ; P . F . Buck , 673 ; G . Maxwell , S . 594 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; A . Davies , P . M ., 1264 ; N . Burrows , J . W . 67 : 5 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 7 ? , S . W . i _; os ; T . Dilcock , VV . M . 594 ; R . Ing , P . M . 1594 ; ' J . Holland , P . M .
823 ; A . D . Nesketh , 1182 ; E . Friend , P . M . 1013 , 1289 , P . P . J . G . D . Cheshire ; R . W . Gow , 82 s ; T . B " . Myers , S . W . 1182 ; J . Edginton , W . M . 11 S 2 ; C . Leighton , P . M . ' . 125 ; R . Douglass , 667 ; A . Morrison , 594 , eVc . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was subsequently performed . Bro . T . Evans , P . M ., then took the chair , and
proceeded to instal Bro . Joseph Bell as the VV . M . of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge for the ensuing year . The whole of the work in connection with the impressive installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Evans , in a manner which left nothing to be desired , and reflected ths highest credit upon his Masonic ability and competence . Bro . J . Bell , VV . M ., installed the following as his officers
for the ensuing year : —Bros . E . O . C . Rothwell , I . P . M . ; T . Evans , P . M ., D . C ; T . Home , S . W . ; T . Nickson , J . W . ; J . Ireland , Treasurer ( re-elected ); Jos . Jones , Secretary ( re-appointed ) ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; J . W . Williams , S . D . ; E . Costigan , J . D . ; H . Roberts ! I . G . ; A . Woolrich , S . S . ; C Arden . J . S . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were given to the W . M .
from all the lodges represented . There were no fewer than six propositions for initiation . A proposition by Bto . Marson , P . M ., seconded by BID . Bell , VV . M ., that a Royal Arch Chapter should bc established in connection with the lodge , was carried unanimously , and by acclamation . The S . VV . proposed thai a vole of llianks should be given to Bro . T . Evans , P . M ., for the admirable manner in which he had
performed the installation ceremony that day . The VV . M . seconded the motion , and said the way in which it had been performed had left an impression on his mind which would not soon be effaced . The motion having been unanimously carried , Bro . Evans briefly thanked the brethren for their kindness , and said the vote which had been passed amply rewarded him for his labour . The lodge having
been closed , the brethren subsequently sat down lo an excellent supper provided by Bro . E . George . After the repast the W . M . gave briefly the toasts of "The Queen , " "Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the rest of the Royal Family , " and " Our Masonic Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate . " Bro . E . O . C Rothwell , I . P . M ., then said the gavel had been placed in his hands .
and it gave him very great pleasure to propose the toast cf ' ¦ The Worshipful Master . " He was certain it would be received with the enthusiasm which it well deserved . All who had watched Bio . Bell ' s career would be well pleased to sec him occupy the honourable position which he now did , and every ore must wish that he might long be spared to adoin the Order to which he belonged . The VV . M . said
he could hardly find words ( o express the gratitude he felt for the eulogistic manner in which his health had been proposed , and the enthusiastic manner in which it had been responded to . If his humble efforts during his year of office could in any way just'fy their good opinion he would use them to the utmost . His endeavour would be to further the best interests of the lodge , and promote the
harmony and good fellowship of eveiy member . ( Hear , hear . ) The VV . M . next gave " The Health of the I P . M , " to which Bro . Rothwell responded . " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . Marson , P . M ., and Bro . Evans , P . M ., the latter also acknowledging " The Installing Master . " " The Officers " was responded to by Bro . 'P . Home , S . W ., and "The Newly Initiated Brethren' '
and " lhe Visitors" by Bro . Bromley and Bro . C Leighton , P . M . 1325 , respectively . The pleasant proceedings , which closed with the " Tyler ' s Toast , " were greatly enlivened by capital songs given by Bros . Roberts , Veale , Maxwell , and others . The annual pic-nic of the members of the lodge took place on the following day ( Thursday ) , and proved , as usual , one of the most pleasant and
enjoyable Masonic " outs" of the season . The weather in the early part of morning was very threatening , but fortunately , although there was little or no sunshine to give brightness to the run into the country , the rain kept off the whole of the day . Arrangements were made with the " Cheshire Lines " for the conveyance of the party to Knutsford , the scene of the day ' s festivities , and a
little before eleven o'clock about 160 started by " special " from the Central Station . The railway arrangements were admirable , and were in striking contrast to those of the Lancashire and Yorkshire a few weeks ago . On arriving at their destination , the large party at once proceeded to the Royal George , where an excellent banquet was served to the travellers , as dining under canvas outside was out of the question , owing to the wet grass . After doing
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full justice to the " creature comforts , " the loyal ai Masonic toast ' s were proposed by the W . M . in | la " '' terms and cordially responded to . Bro . Rothwell , I . Pjj then gave "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " ![ , '' referred to the popularity which he enjoyed and the supn which he was sure to get during his year of office . ] j
Bell , VV . M ., in response , thanked the ladies and brethi ,. -, for the enthusiasm of their reception of the toast , and ,-K sured them that he would endeavour to earn their t v „ j opinion by his future conduct . The VV . M . then presented a very massive P . M . ' s jewel , set with three splendid ilia . monds to Bro . E . O . C Rothwell , I . P . M ., as a teken of the esteem of the De Grey and Ripon members . Bro . ]{ 0 II .
well acknowledged the gift in sensible terms . The W . ^ j then gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bro Home , S . W ., and Bro . Nickson , J . W ., responded , " ' |' hj Ladies , " given by Bro . B . B . Marson , P . M ., was responded tc by Ero . Thorn , P . M . 1182 . The large party then " maj e tracts" for viewing some of the "lions" of Knutsfonl and they were considerably assisted in their sight-seeing
by an admirably executed sketch of the chief points of in . tcrcst , which had been kindly prepared by Bro . p . jj Marson . The " guide" was so full of interesting points as to be worth quoting in extenso . Bro . Marson says—Knutsford is so celebrated and important a little town , as to be considered by many the " capital " of North Cheshire , It possesses a handsome and convenient railway station
and the entrance into the town by the Governor ' s House and Town Hall , is both striking and pleasing to the eye . Here , on the iSth October , 1832 , stayed the Princess Victoria and the Duchess of Kent ( the present Queen and her mother ) whilst journeying from Chester to Chatsworth , and it was then that the name of the " George and Dra / on Hotel" was altered to the " Royal George , " which it now
bears , to commemorate m some measure that nevei-to-bcforgottcu visit . To our lady friends it may be especiall y interesting to know that , whenever a wedding of more than ordinary importance takes place in this good eld town , it is usual for every householder to work upon the ground iu front of his dwelling some pretty complimentary device or motto , in coloured sands , selected for that purpose ,
so that the streets and roadways may present one continuous fretwork . Pleasant walks abound in this beautiful part of Cheshire , and perhaps one of the most interesting in the immediate neighbourhood is through the fields to the site of the Old Church , the antiquity of which may be best judged from the fact that the Tower was rebuilt in the reign of King Henry V 1 IL , and in the graveyard will b :
found the ancient burial-place of the Lcghs of Norbury Booths , who were its patrons . Many handsome anil palatial residences lay within easy access of the town . Amongst the chief of them may be mentioned—Toft 1 lall , with its stately avenue of Elms stretching out iu triple rows , one mile to the south of Knutsford ; Over-Peover Hall , about three miles distant also to the south ; Tabley , al . eul
a mile to the westward , all of which possess noble parks , and last , although by no means least , Tatton I lall , the seat of Lord Egerton , with its magnificent gardens and grounds . This park , the use of which his lordship kindly offered to the members of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge for the purpose of holding their annual pic-nic , is only some few minutes' walk from the railway station ; it is upwards d
ten miles 111 circumference , and contains nearly 2200 acres of land , about 400 of which are covered by woods ami plantations , whilst nearly 80 are by water . The committee earnestly hoped in selecting this spot for an excursion that those ladies and brethren who avail themselves of lliis opportunity may derive as much pleasure from the trip as they feel Lord Egerton , himself experiences in offering his
grounds for their use and recreation . They also beg to mention that Bro . Lord de Tabley , P . G . M . of Cheshire , has kindly forwarded to Bro . Josh . Bell , the W . M . elect of 135 ( 1 , a card of admission for himself and party to visit the Chapel Grounds , and Old Hall at Nether Tabley , upon the 15 th instant , which are well worthy of inspection . The parly
fully availed themselves of the opportunities afforded >>( visiting the charming sights , and a most delightful afternoon was spent . Tea having been provided for the ladies , and fdancing kept up with spirit for a short time in the ball-room of the hotel , the party started on the " return voyage" at a quarter to nine o'clock , reacting Liverpool about 10 . 10 .
SOUTHALL . —ACACIA LODGE ( NO . 1309 ) . —On Tuesday , June 29 th , the installation meeting of this wellestablished lodge was held at the Prince Alfred Ilolel , Southall . Bro . F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting were reail and unanimously cenfirmed . The all important event of the meeting was instantly proceeded
with , which was the installation of Bro . Charles Horsley , P . P . G . Reg . Middlesex , P . M . of numerous lodges , tlie well-known popular and highly esteemed brother , who haJ , at a previous meeting been unanimously elected to tl " Solomon chair . He being presented by a distinguished P . M . as W . M . to Bro . F . Walters , that old veteran , in a painstaking , earnest manner , duly installed lire '
C Horsley , W . M ., who appointed as his ollieers Bros . < - A . Ferricr , S . W . ; C . G . Rushworth , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . Treasurer ; II . Kcnward . Secrctaryi J . VV . George , S . D . ; C . G . CStalu , J . D . ; W . H . Butterfield , I . G . ; H . E . A . D'Arcy , D . C . ; J . A . Murray , VV . i > . ; VV . Y . Laing , P . M ., Tyler . The ' customary adh ' e-s * ' - were then delivered . Bro . C . Horsley , although suffevms ! from ill-health , in a mnsterlv manner cleared off some ll
the large amount of work which was on the ageinl ' paper . , Hc initiated Air . Carl Waldemer Sjobcrg i « l " Freemasonry ; passed Bros . Revd . T . VV . Cave , J . Sen' and E . J . Tickner to the Second Degree , and raised 13 r « - Revd . j " . Morgan and E . Madders ' to the Third Degree-The work was beautifully and impressively rendered- ' cordial vote of thanks was given 10 Bro . F . Walters , 1 -y- * Middlesex , P . M . Treasurer , for his many services l-ciuei ^ . to the lodge as its founder , P . M ., and Secretary , ' ¦>¦ '
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LIVERPOOL . — N _; I > TU . \ I ; LODGE ( NO . 1 : 64 ) . —The members of this most prosperous and influential lodge , which meets at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , held their annual pic-nic on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., and no more charming place could possibly have been selected for the day ' s " out " than that on which the choice of the selecting parties fell . 1 lollingworlh Lake , delightfully nestling in a
circle of hills , is situate a short distance from Littleborough , a few miles from Rochdale ; and although hitherto little known to pleasure seekers from Liverpool it is not likely to remain so , if the experience of the members of the Neptune Lodge is to be taken as a test . The party , numbering about sixty ladies and brethren , started from the Liverpool Exchange Station shortly after nine o ' clock ,
anil after a pleasant journey , occupying about an hour and a half , they safely arrived at the pleasant little station of Littleborough , from whence they proceeded to the scene oi the day ' s pic-nic . Anything more charming than the situation of Hollingworth Lake , with its picturesque surroundings , could hardly be imagined , and the unanimous opinion of lhe party was that the selection on
tlie part of Bro . P . B . Gee , who was for the second time uuanimcusly elected the VV . M . of the " Neptune " a short time ago , was one of the happiest which could have been made . In this selection he was assisted by Bro . J . Healing , P . M ., Treasurer , both of whom deserve great praise for their choice and general arrangements . Shortly after arriving at the Fisherman ' s Inn , the party
sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Bro . Garwood , the host , in a manner which left nothing whatever to bc desired . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with enthusiasm , and " The Health of Bro . P . B . Gee , W . M ., " given by Bro . Healing , P . M ., was received with special cordiality , his excellent services to the lodge being pointedly referred to . Bro . Gee ,
in responding , alluded to the pleasure which it . gave him to visit that charming locality , and expressed a hope that every one present would enjoy the excursion to a place which they had nol hitherto visited . Speeches being finished , the party took steamer for the opposite side of the lake , to the Lake Hotel , of which Bro . Yarwood is also the landlord , and here ample amusements were provided for
almost every taste . Some took to boating on the picturesque lake , others enjoyed dancing to an excellent band , while a number of the brethren enjoyed a quiet game of bowls . The surrounding objects of interest are numerous , including an old Roman road , "Robin Hood ' s Bed , " and many other spots which must possess the greatest interest to antiquarians ; while the grounds of the hotel are so
extensive and well laid out as to afford ample means of enjoyment to every one who is not disposed to find pleasure in antiquities . Tea was served at the Fisherman ' s Inn about half-past six o ' clock , and shortly after eight o ' clock the ladies and brethren left Smithy Bridge Station , arriving in Liverpool at a quarter to eleven o ' clock . The whole of the arrangements were of the most satisfactory kind , the
VV . M ., P . M . Healing , and all the officers striving to make everything as pleasant as possible ; and the general opinion at the close of the long day of pleasure was that no more pleasant pic-nic has ever been held in connection with the Neptune Lodge . There were one or two slight showers in the early part of the day , but the afternoon and evening were bright and genial , making the " out " all the more
enjoyable . HAMPTON . —LEHASOX LOUGE ( No . 1326 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , I lampion , on Saturday , July 17 th . Bro . W . Hammond , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , opened the lodge . Ballots and minutes were unanimous . Bro . Dr . T . Goldsbro , P . P . G . S . W ., North Wales , P . M ., took the chair . He
initiated Messrs . W . A . Taylor , J . Greenwood , and A . Rolinglon . Bro . VV . Hammond , W . M ., installed Bro . II . A . Dubois , P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex as VV . M . The officers are Bros . E . Gilbert , S . VV . ; C . W . Fox , J . W . ; S . Wickens , P . M . Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec ; R . W . Williams , S . D . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., J . D . ; J . VV . Baldwin , I . G . ; J . B . Shackleton , Organist ; H . Potter ,
P . M ., W . S . ; 11 . Gloster , D . C ; H . Cutress , W . S . ; J . G . Donald , Steward ; J . Gilbert , ' ! yler . The addresses were delivered by Bros . F . Binckes , F . Walters , and J . Terry , for which they each received a vote of thanks . A similar compliment was paid to Bro . Dr . T . Goldsbro for his doing the Initiations . Also to Bro . F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . Secretary , for his efficient services as
Secretary , and his donations during the past year to the lodgeof £ 10 12 s . fid . In lieu of a ten guinea Past Master ' s Jewel , was voted unanimously to Bro . William Hammond , P . G . Steward Middlesex , I . P . M ., a Life Governorship of the Boys' School , for his services rendered to the lodge as a Founder , and for work done during his two years of Mastership . Bros . F . Binckes and J . Terry ,
the Secretaries of the Masonic Institutions , were unanimously elected Honorary Members ofthe lodge . A joining member and several candidates for initiation were proposed to become members of this lodge . A notice of motion to vote twenty guineas to the Boys' School in the name of the W . M . for the time being , so as to secure in perpetuity a Life Governorship of that Charity . The lodge
was closed . lhe visitors were Bros . VV . B . Hughes , P . P . G . S . W . North Wales , tec , P . M ., M . P . for Carnarvon Burghs ; R . Watts , 201 ; W . Smced . P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Sec ; T . C . Walls , I . G . 14 ; , Sec , tec The banquet and dessert followed . LIVERPOOL . —Dr . GURV AND RIPON LODGE ( NO . 1 3 h u ) - —A four years' existence of this lodge has proved
beyond doubt the earnestness and indefatigable spirit which ^ characterized its founders , as it has strengthened each successive year until it has now become , perhaps , the strongest in West Lancashire . The success thus attained is highly creditable to all who have had a share in the organization and working of the lodge , and as there is now in the chair a brother who i : ; extremely popular with every section of the brethren , there is every reason to suppose
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that the full flood of prosperity will continue without abatement . The annual installation meeting of the lodge was held at So , North Hill-street , Toxteth-Park , Liverpool , on Wednesday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., where and when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . The lodge was opened shortly before five o ' clock by Bro . E . O . C . Rothwell , the retiring W . M ., who was supported b \ r the
after-mentioned officers and members : —Bros . T . Evans , I . P . M . ; S . K . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., West Lancashire , P . M . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; A . Winkup , P . M . ; J . Bell , S . W . ; T . I Ionic , J . W . ; J . Ireland , Treas . ; T . Nickson , S . D . ; J . W . Williams , J . D . ; E . Costigan , I . G . ; R . Roberts . S . ; A . Woolrich , S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; P . M . Larsen , Tyler ; J . W . Johnson , J . S . Macbeth , J . " Kcnwvight , W . Fletcher ,
C . Arden , W . Coates , II . Pritchard , J . Kcet , H . Crowther , P . Yaust , J . R . Grant , J . Neill , J . VVinram , T . Mair , W , S . Corns , J . Gilchrist , A . Gilchrist , R . Leigh , T . Maudsley , T . Bisson , F . Williams , R . Fairclough , P . S . Johnson , W . H . Thompson , II . Gribbin , G . Parry , J . B . MacKcnzie , W . Jerman , T . Lloyd , VV . Morris , VV . Partington , W McVickcr , VV . Cave , J . Griffiths , E . George , J . J . Edwards ,
W . Griffiths , I . Laing . lhe visitors'list included the names of Bros . R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . 673 ; ) . F . Hall , 073 ; R . Cain , P . M . 724 ; M . Corless , I . P . M . 67 ^; VV . Pughc , P . M . 11 S 2 ; P . F . Buck , 673 ; G . Maxwell , S . 594 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; A . Davies , P . M ., 1264 ; N . Burrows , J . W . 67 : 5 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 7 ? , S . W . i _; os ; T . Dilcock , VV . M . 594 ; R . Ing , P . M . 1594 ; ' J . Holland , P . M .
823 ; A . D . Nesketh , 1182 ; E . Friend , P . M . 1013 , 1289 , P . P . J . G . D . Cheshire ; R . W . Gow , 82 s ; T . B " . Myers , S . W . 1182 ; J . Edginton , W . M . 11 S 2 ; C . Leighton , P . M . ' . 125 ; R . Douglass , 667 ; A . Morrison , 594 , eVc . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was subsequently performed . Bro . T . Evans , P . M ., then took the chair , and
proceeded to instal Bro . Joseph Bell as the VV . M . of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge for the ensuing year . The whole of the work in connection with the impressive installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Evans , in a manner which left nothing to be desired , and reflected ths highest credit upon his Masonic ability and competence . Bro . J . Bell , VV . M ., installed the following as his officers
for the ensuing year : —Bros . E . O . C . Rothwell , I . P . M . ; T . Evans , P . M ., D . C ; T . Home , S . W . ; T . Nickson , J . W . ; J . Ireland , Treasurer ( re-elected ); Jos . Jones , Secretary ( re-appointed ) ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; J . W . Williams , S . D . ; E . Costigan , J . D . ; H . Roberts ! I . G . ; A . Woolrich , S . S . ; C Arden . J . S . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were given to the W . M .
from all the lodges represented . There were no fewer than six propositions for initiation . A proposition by Bto . Marson , P . M ., seconded by BID . Bell , VV . M ., that a Royal Arch Chapter should bc established in connection with the lodge , was carried unanimously , and by acclamation . The S . VV . proposed thai a vole of llianks should be given to Bro . T . Evans , P . M ., for the admirable manner in which he had
performed the installation ceremony that day . The VV . M . seconded the motion , and said the way in which it had been performed had left an impression on his mind which would not soon be effaced . The motion having been unanimously carried , Bro . Evans briefly thanked the brethren for their kindness , and said the vote which had been passed amply rewarded him for his labour . The lodge having
been closed , the brethren subsequently sat down lo an excellent supper provided by Bro . E . George . After the repast the W . M . gave briefly the toasts of "The Queen , " "Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the rest of the Royal Family , " and " Our Masonic Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate . " Bro . E . O . C Rothwell , I . P . M ., then said the gavel had been placed in his hands .
and it gave him very great pleasure to propose the toast cf ' ¦ The Worshipful Master . " He was certain it would be received with the enthusiasm which it well deserved . All who had watched Bio . Bell ' s career would be well pleased to sec him occupy the honourable position which he now did , and every ore must wish that he might long be spared to adoin the Order to which he belonged . The VV . M . said
he could hardly find words ( o express the gratitude he felt for the eulogistic manner in which his health had been proposed , and the enthusiastic manner in which it had been responded to . If his humble efforts during his year of office could in any way just'fy their good opinion he would use them to the utmost . His endeavour would be to further the best interests of the lodge , and promote the
harmony and good fellowship of eveiy member . ( Hear , hear . ) The VV . M . next gave " The Health of the I P . M , " to which Bro . Rothwell responded . " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . Marson , P . M ., and Bro . Evans , P . M ., the latter also acknowledging " The Installing Master . " " The Officers " was responded to by Bro . 'P . Home , S . W ., and "The Newly Initiated Brethren' '
and " lhe Visitors" by Bro . Bromley and Bro . C Leighton , P . M . 1325 , respectively . The pleasant proceedings , which closed with the " Tyler ' s Toast , " were greatly enlivened by capital songs given by Bros . Roberts , Veale , Maxwell , and others . The annual pic-nic of the members of the lodge took place on the following day ( Thursday ) , and proved , as usual , one of the most pleasant and
enjoyable Masonic " outs" of the season . The weather in the early part of morning was very threatening , but fortunately , although there was little or no sunshine to give brightness to the run into the country , the rain kept off the whole of the day . Arrangements were made with the " Cheshire Lines " for the conveyance of the party to Knutsford , the scene of the day ' s festivities , and a
little before eleven o'clock about 160 started by " special " from the Central Station . The railway arrangements were admirable , and were in striking contrast to those of the Lancashire and Yorkshire a few weeks ago . On arriving at their destination , the large party at once proceeded to the Royal George , where an excellent banquet was served to the travellers , as dining under canvas outside was out of the question , owing to the wet grass . After doing
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full justice to the " creature comforts , " the loyal ai Masonic toast ' s were proposed by the W . M . in | la " '' terms and cordially responded to . Bro . Rothwell , I . Pjj then gave "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " ![ , '' referred to the popularity which he enjoyed and the supn which he was sure to get during his year of office . ] j
Bell , VV . M ., in response , thanked the ladies and brethi ,. -, for the enthusiasm of their reception of the toast , and ,-K sured them that he would endeavour to earn their t v „ j opinion by his future conduct . The VV . M . then presented a very massive P . M . ' s jewel , set with three splendid ilia . monds to Bro . E . O . C Rothwell , I . P . M ., as a teken of the esteem of the De Grey and Ripon members . Bro . ]{ 0 II .
well acknowledged the gift in sensible terms . The W . ^ j then gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bro Home , S . W ., and Bro . Nickson , J . W ., responded , " ' |' hj Ladies , " given by Bro . B . B . Marson , P . M ., was responded tc by Ero . Thorn , P . M . 1182 . The large party then " maj e tracts" for viewing some of the "lions" of Knutsfonl and they were considerably assisted in their sight-seeing
by an admirably executed sketch of the chief points of in . tcrcst , which had been kindly prepared by Bro . p . jj Marson . The " guide" was so full of interesting points as to be worth quoting in extenso . Bro . Marson says—Knutsford is so celebrated and important a little town , as to be considered by many the " capital " of North Cheshire , It possesses a handsome and convenient railway station
and the entrance into the town by the Governor ' s House and Town Hall , is both striking and pleasing to the eye . Here , on the iSth October , 1832 , stayed the Princess Victoria and the Duchess of Kent ( the present Queen and her mother ) whilst journeying from Chester to Chatsworth , and it was then that the name of the " George and Dra / on Hotel" was altered to the " Royal George , " which it now
bears , to commemorate m some measure that nevei-to-bcforgottcu visit . To our lady friends it may be especiall y interesting to know that , whenever a wedding of more than ordinary importance takes place in this good eld town , it is usual for every householder to work upon the ground iu front of his dwelling some pretty complimentary device or motto , in coloured sands , selected for that purpose ,
so that the streets and roadways may present one continuous fretwork . Pleasant walks abound in this beautiful part of Cheshire , and perhaps one of the most interesting in the immediate neighbourhood is through the fields to the site of the Old Church , the antiquity of which may be best judged from the fact that the Tower was rebuilt in the reign of King Henry V 1 IL , and in the graveyard will b :
found the ancient burial-place of the Lcghs of Norbury Booths , who were its patrons . Many handsome anil palatial residences lay within easy access of the town . Amongst the chief of them may be mentioned—Toft 1 lall , with its stately avenue of Elms stretching out iu triple rows , one mile to the south of Knutsford ; Over-Peover Hall , about three miles distant also to the south ; Tabley , al . eul
a mile to the westward , all of which possess noble parks , and last , although by no means least , Tatton I lall , the seat of Lord Egerton , with its magnificent gardens and grounds . This park , the use of which his lordship kindly offered to the members of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge for the purpose of holding their annual pic-nic , is only some few minutes' walk from the railway station ; it is upwards d
ten miles 111 circumference , and contains nearly 2200 acres of land , about 400 of which are covered by woods ami plantations , whilst nearly 80 are by water . The committee earnestly hoped in selecting this spot for an excursion that those ladies and brethren who avail themselves of lliis opportunity may derive as much pleasure from the trip as they feel Lord Egerton , himself experiences in offering his
grounds for their use and recreation . They also beg to mention that Bro . Lord de Tabley , P . G . M . of Cheshire , has kindly forwarded to Bro . Josh . Bell , the W . M . elect of 135 ( 1 , a card of admission for himself and party to visit the Chapel Grounds , and Old Hall at Nether Tabley , upon the 15 th instant , which are well worthy of inspection . The parly
fully availed themselves of the opportunities afforded >>( visiting the charming sights , and a most delightful afternoon was spent . Tea having been provided for the ladies , and fdancing kept up with spirit for a short time in the ball-room of the hotel , the party started on the " return voyage" at a quarter to nine o'clock , reacting Liverpool about 10 . 10 .
SOUTHALL . —ACACIA LODGE ( NO . 1309 ) . —On Tuesday , June 29 th , the installation meeting of this wellestablished lodge was held at the Prince Alfred Ilolel , Southall . Bro . F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting were reail and unanimously cenfirmed . The all important event of the meeting was instantly proceeded
with , which was the installation of Bro . Charles Horsley , P . P . G . Reg . Middlesex , P . M . of numerous lodges , tlie well-known popular and highly esteemed brother , who haJ , at a previous meeting been unanimously elected to tl " Solomon chair . He being presented by a distinguished P . M . as W . M . to Bro . F . Walters , that old veteran , in a painstaking , earnest manner , duly installed lire '
C Horsley , W . M ., who appointed as his ollieers Bros . < - A . Ferricr , S . W . ; C . G . Rushworth , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . Treasurer ; II . Kcnward . Secrctaryi J . VV . George , S . D . ; C . G . CStalu , J . D . ; W . H . Butterfield , I . G . ; H . E . A . D'Arcy , D . C . ; J . A . Murray , VV . i > . ; VV . Y . Laing , P . M ., Tyler . The ' customary adh ' e-s * ' - were then delivered . Bro . C . Horsley , although suffevms ! from ill-health , in a mnsterlv manner cleared off some ll
the large amount of work which was on the ageinl ' paper . , Hc initiated Air . Carl Waldemer Sjobcrg i « l " Freemasonry ; passed Bros . Revd . T . VV . Cave , J . Sen' and E . J . Tickner to the Second Degree , and raised 13 r « - Revd . j " . Morgan and E . Madders ' to the Third Degree-The work was beautifully and impressively rendered- ' cordial vote of thanks was given 10 Bro . F . Walters , 1 -y- * Middlesex , P . M . Treasurer , for his many services l-ciuei ^ . to the lodge as its founder , P . M ., and Secretary , ' ¦>¦ '