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¦ rawsenteil Dr . Bradshaw in ihe r . v . rae of the lodge , with a very costly ancl handsome P . M . 's jewel , as a mark of esteem and frateenal regard , from the brethren , and to express their sense of liis valuable services to the lodge during the last two years . This jewel was a splendid specimen of art , and elicited universal admiration . It . ivas supplied from the esiablisement of Bro . A . D . Lowenstark , of Essex-court , Strand , and reflects the highest credit upon its manufacturer , as ivell as Bro . Webb , to

whom was confided the task of its selection . The inscription upon the jewel ivas as follow :-: — "Presented to the Eev . Dr . Bradshaw , W . M ., of the New Forest Lodge ( No . < i 01 ) for two years , and Prov . G . Chaplain of Hampshire , as a token of respect and fraternal regard by the brethren of the lodge , for the faithful manner in ivhich he discharged the duties of his office with honour and reputation , 5802 . " The Eev . brother , who appeared to feel deeply the kindness of his Masonic brethrenresponded

, in a few eloquent and heart-spoken words . Wo trust the worthy clergyman will long live to ehioy his ivell- won honour , not the first by many ivhich lias praeed his career ,- nor , should his life be spared , the last that will be conferred upon him . At the close of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided by the W . M ., ih-o . Hayward , where every delicacy of the season was spread before them with the most hospitable

profusion . We need not add that the evening- was spent with great enjoyment by all present , and that many hearty wishes for the prosperity of the New Forest Lodge , nuclei' the rule of its excellent W . M ., who now again occupies the chair , ivere expressed by the assembled brethren . "

LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 1125 . )—The brethren of this lodge held their monthly - / nesting on Friday the 25 th of July , at the Clarence Hotel , Everton , for tho purpose of installing Bro . Dr . J . S . Taylor in the chair of K . S . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . E . Langley , and tho officers of the lodge . In clue time the W . M . elect was presented by Bro . John PopperProv . G . A . Dir . of Cers . to the installing

, , Muster , Bro . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treasurer , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The usual preliminaries having been gone through , a board of Installed Masters was duly opened , and Bro . Taylor was installed W . M . of the Everton Lodge , ancl appointed Bros . Goepel , S . W , ; Lloyd , J . W . ; Hornby , Treas . ; and Cooper , Sec . Bro . Lambert , SS 9 , Southport , and P . Prov . G . J . D . East Lancashireaddressed the W . M .

, and congratulated him in terms of fraternal affection on his elevation to the chair of 1125 . The lodge was then called off to refreshment , and proceeded to ihe Stanley Arms Hotel , Eoby , where Bro . Houlston had provided a banquet , consisting of every delicacy of the season , aud where Pomona , Ceres , Flora , ancl Bacchus vied with each , other hi their particular departments to do honour to the occasion , or in moro Masonic

languagewhere a kind providence had bestowed the li-nits of the earth in profusion , and that ? we might enjoy them iu peace . The toasts of tho evening were duly responded to . —Bro . Pi-: rr ; : it , in replying to that of the Pro . - . ' G . M . and Officers of the

Provincial Grand loodge , took tlie opportunity of congratulating the brethren on the correct and orthodox manner in ivhich the degrees were conferred , assuring them that ifc would be highly gratifying to the D . Prov . G . M ., Sir Thos . G . Hesketh , Burl ., to hear of their efficiency in this respect . Bro . Pepper further exhorted the brethren to persevere in their Masonic course , ancl not be satisfied with a mere superficial knowledge of our mysteriesbut to investigate everything they heard and saw in

, the lodge , and he assured them they would be able to train them to the throne of heavenly science , and thereby obtain knowledge that would teach them how to make a right use of the gifts of this world—the right use of ivhich displayed wisdom . —Bro . HAMER responded to the toast of " The Educational Institution for the instruction aud advancement in life of the children of deceased and distressed Ereemasons . "

He gave a graphic history of the Institution , and pointed out the difficulties its founder ( the late lamented Bro . Joshua Walmsley ) had to contend with , yet his indomitable patience and perseverance enabled him finally to overcome 'ill difficulties and place the institution on such a foundation ^ that it could never fall into decay . The funds of the Institution amounted to £ 1000 , and from , tho interest alone twent

y-two children wero receiving an excellent education ; the capital increased from private subscriptions about £ 200 annually . A was also gratifying to Bro . Hamer to know that this loclge , now onl y entering on its third year , should subscribe to the

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Institution so liberally as not to bo , by any means , the smallest in amount . —Bro . LAMBEBT proposed " The W . M ., " and in the course of his remarks very feelingly alluded to the fact of his being the sponsor for Bro . Taylor when he was admitted a member of the Christian Church , and of the long connection of the families , as friends as well as Masons . —Tho W . M . responded in eloquent ancl feeling terms , and alluding to his present position as W . M . of 1125 said he would endeavour to walk in

the footsteps of his predecessors , who had exerted themselves so much in order to bring the lodge to its present state of efficiency and perfection , and they had been so successful that little remained for him to do but to go and do likewise . In proof or the respect in which Bro . Langley , the immediate P . M ., wrs held by his brethren for his urbanity , courteous demeanour , and earnest desire to promote the best interests of the lodge , they had deputed him ( the W . M . ) to present a small token of their

esteem and regard , and trusted that when he had solved the problem of this life he would be admitted to the lodge above where the G . A . O . T . U . reigns in never-ending bliss . —Bro . LAXGLET , P . M ., in reply , said ho was so overcome by the unexpected and sudden mark of their respect , that he had not words at command to express to them his feelings on the occasion ; had the brethren g iven him some hint that he was to be

the recipient of such a beautiful P . M . ' s Jewel , he should have been in some measure prepared for such an event . He thanked them all most sincerely , and when looking at the jewel in time to come he should not forget the kindness of bis brethren , nor fche beautiful address ofthe W . M . when presenting ifc ; and assured them ifc would be an incentive to further exertions iu the cause of Masonry . Bro . May , Prov . G . Steward , returned thanks on behalf of the visitors . The brethren resumed labour , and the loclge was closed .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . ABEr . GATEXXr . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 1120 ) . —On Friday evening , the ISth of Juty , this lodge held its animal meeting at the Masonic Hall , Abergavenny , for the purpose of installing its newly-appointed W . M . Lodge having heen chi ' y openecl in ancient form , Bro . Bridges , Prov . G . S . B . of England , assisted by Bro . Maund , proceeded to install Bro . Browning as tho W . M . of this lodge . One brother having been ballotted for

as a joining- member , lodgo was closed wifch duo solemnity , and the brethren adjourned to the grand bancraet provided hy Bro . Philip Morgan , of the Angel , and served up by him in a style that reflected the highest credit upon his judgment and liberality . Nearly forty brethren sat down ; amongst whom were—Bro . Henry Bridges , 9 S 3 , 123 , PM . 38 , 367 , 6 S 0 , 1012 , W . M . 1099 , P . Prov . S . G . D . Surrey , P . G . S . B . of England , D . Prov .

G . M . Somerset ; Bros . H . J . Higginson , P . M . : iS , Bath , P . M . 1120 Abergavenny , Prov . G . D . C . Monmouthshire ; S . Browning , 671 , S . D . 1120 , W . M . ; S . Eumes , 1120 ; William Williams , 1120 ; J . Gosden , 1120 ; W . C . Freeman , 1120 , Sec ; . 1 . Smith , 803 , D . C . 1120 ; E . Tucker , S . D ., 1120 ; W . Saunders , I . G . 1120 ; T . Dinner , Tyler 1120 ; William Scott , 1120 ; J . C . Hazard , 1120 ; J . Peirce , G 71 , 1120 ; J . Jeffries , 673 , Monmouth ; A . Brown , 1120 ; P . Morgan , 1120 ; J . Maund , P . M . G 71 , P . M . 936 , Prov . G . Sec . 1120 , Monmouth ; J . Lacy , Palladian , 143 ,

W . M . and P . G . D . C ; S . Hancorn , W . M . Silurian , 693 ; J . Griffiths , J . D ., 693 ; H . Belieur , S . D ., 693 ,- G . Hands , 693 : J . L . Llovd , 693 ; J . W . Scott , 693 ; S . A . Heal , 367 ; B . Evans , J . W ., 093 ; W . Pickford , P . M ., 693 ; J . E . Waters , 936 ; C . Powell , 121 . The usual loyal toasts having been honoured in true Masonic spirit , tho toast of " The Officers of the Grand Lodge" was given , and responded to by Bro . Bridges , who , having congratulated the province upon the spread of Masonry

, proceeded to give a very interesting account of the charities belonging to the Order . In the Girls' School at Clapham Common there were now about SO pupils , who were being educated with all the care and consideration that the best constituted Masonic mind could desire . Not only were they instructed in the usual routine of a sound and useful education , with the usual accomplishments that would havo been taught them in

their own homes , but thoso principles of domestic usefulness which were indispensable to the proper conduct of a happy home wore by no means neglected . He advised the brethren that if they went to the Crystal Palace they should mako a visit to the Orphan Asylum afc Clapham , with the management of which he was sure they would be much pleased . He was also sanguine that the number would bo soon increased to one hundred . In the Boys' School there were 70 pupils , who wero also being properly educated for any position in life that it might be their