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" Collectively from this lodge , then , accept this record of our thanks for your services , of our respect and esteem fo . t you as a Mason , and our hearty good wishes for your welfare . " Individuall y we greet you as a brother , and a friend who has won his way to our hearts , by the exercise of those Masonic duties which brotherllove beyond the lodge

carry y , and render Masonry a real , though unseen blessing to the cemmunity . " May we have the pleasure of your society , and tbe benefit of your counsel , for many years to eome , and may the Great Architect of the Universe Mess and preserve you for evermore . " *~

[ HERE FOLLOW THE SIGNA ' TUKES . ] Bro . Pearson , P . M ., acknowledged the gift in a very feeling and suitable manner . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Bro . Savage , P . G . D . of England . At tbe conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . Page , P . M ., in most flattering termspresented a very handsome Past Master's jewel to Bro

, . James Tolputt , P . M ., as a testimonial from the iodge , for tbe very valuable services rendered by him during his year of office , which he gracefully acknowledged . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following Bros , as his officers for the ensuing year : —Col . E . Scott , S . W . ; E . W . Stephens , J . W . ; W . Finlay , S . D . ; G . B . Punter , J . D . ; J . E . Webb , Dir . of Cers . ; G . SomerviileSec . ; and G . KerrI . G . Bro . Kite was elected to fill the

, , office of Secretary in the room of Bro . Pearson , resigned . The lodge was then closed , and tbe brethren , about seventy in number , adjourned to a sumptuous banquet prepared in the very best style by Bro . Hubbard , the new and spirited young host of the Star .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . GABSTON— Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . —This lodge , held at the Wellington Hotel , was opened on the 5 th inst . by the W . M ., Bro . Thos . Marsh , assisted by the officers of the lodge . Messrs . Thos . 0 . S peakman and Thos . Gleave were initiated into the mysteries of tbe Order . Bros . Jones , Machicoll , and Marquis were passed to the second degree . Bros . Newbnrgb

and Edwards were raised to the third degree by the W . M ., on behalf of the St . John ' s Lodge , they being about to proceed to sea . before their lodge meeting . The working tools were explained by the J . W ., and the charge delivered by tbe S . W . Business of the lodge over , it was closed in solemn form . At refreshments , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were done justice to , but , as the work of tbe lodge was heavy , the

Liverpool brethren were obliged to leave by special omnibus at half-past nine o ' clock . LIVERPOOL . —Royal Victoria Lodge ( No . 1 , 013 ) . —This lodge , held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , was opened on tbe 7 th inst . by the W . M ., assisted by the officers of the lodge . Mr . Jacob Crierie was initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M . iu a most impressive manner . The working tools were explained by the J . W ., and the charge by tbe S . W . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed

in solemn form . This lodge is working exceedingly well ; indeed , only being at work for six months , it has paid for the furniture and all claims upon it , aud is now in funds . The brethren intend to make the W . M . a Life Governor of all the Charities , commencing with the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , tbe mother lodge from which this sprung being the largest contributor to that excellent institution . The officers of this lodge are all well up to their workand

, from the kind care and instruction tbe W . M . has given them , and from the instruction received from the Lodge of Instruction connected with the mother lodge , they are a credit to their preceptors . This being the half-yearly meeting , a banquet was prepared , to which the brethren did full justice . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in due course . Bro . C . J . Banister replied for the M . W . Grand Master and the Grand Officers of

tbe Grand Lodge of England . Bro . the Rev . S . Fox , P . Prov . G . Chap ., of tbe Grand Lodge of Ireland , responded to the toast of the Grand Masters and Officers of the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland ; Bro . J . Mawdesley , Prov . G . Sec ., for tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire ; Bro . Younghusband , for the West Lancashire Masonic Institution and the other Charities ; Bro . Mott , W . M . 241 , for the Instruction Lodge , of which he is the Preceptor ; Bro . the S . W ., for the Officers of the Lodge ; Bro . Wylie , P . Prov .

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G . J . W ., and Bro . Parker , Treas ., each for himself . A most agreeable evening was spent in social chat , love , and harmony , and when the last toast was proposed , the brethren were sorry to part , but happy to meet again . Bros . Mott , Wylie , Mawdesley , Crierie , Younghusband , Broomfield , & c . enlivened tbe meeting by their excellent songs .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BjtSDTODV . —Tentalplia Lodge ( No . 974 ) . —This lodgebekl its regular meeting on Thursday , Dec . 1 st , on which occasion italso celebrated tbe Festival of St . John . The brethren assembled at 5 o ' clock . After the usual business had been disposed of , Bro . Lieut . Colonel Hirst was passed to the 2 nd degree . This being concludedthe * next dutwas that of installing

ceremony , y the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Arthur Briggs ) for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was performed in au able manner by Bro . James Lumb , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Thomas Hill , P . M . The newly installed W . M . then expressed bis thanks for the honour conferred upon him , in appropriate terms , earnestly desiring to continue tbe prestige of the lodge sosatisfactorilinaugurated bbis predecessorBro . William

y y , Foster , P . M ., and immediately proceeded to invest tbe following officers : —Bros . Little , S . W . ; Leeson , J . W . ; Rev . H . J . Burfield , Chaplain ; Goldschmidt , S . D . ; E . Carbutt , J . D . ; John Foster , I . G . ; Laurie , Secretary ; H . 0 . Mawson , Treasurer ; Watson , Tyler . The brethren adjourned to the Talbot Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served at 7 o ' clock , after whichthe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the

Worshipful Master , and duly honoured . On the health of the retiring Master being given , Bro . W . Foster congratulated tbe brethren on the flourishing condition of this new lodge , expressing bis thanks on being its first Master , and assuring his brethren of bis unabated interest in everything that concerned its welfare . The expression of these sentiments , so ably and emphatically ivenwas listened to btbe brethren with marked attention ,

g , y followed by enthusiastic applause . The Worshipful Master and Chaplain also , in responding to their healths , congratulated the Lodge on the proud position it had attained in so sboit a period , the latter particularly dwelling on tbe good feeling which reunions of this kind must naturally produce .

mAmoim . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ) . — -The W . M . of this lodge took tbe chair at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , Dec . 12 th , at six o'clock p . m ., and after the usual routine proceeded to initiate three gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order , in which pleasing duty be was assisted by several Past Masters . The attendance of brethren on this occasion was unusually large , great interest being felt in tbe elevation to the chair of Bro . JJSchceppi . The installation was conducted bBro . J . Lumb

. . y , assisted by Bro . Thomas Hill , P . M . Amongst the brethren present we noticed the following Past Masters;—Rogerson , Hill , Gash , Smith , Taylor , Robinson , Mawson , Lumb , Rhodes , Rev . Wm . Fearnsides , Chaplain , C . Semon ( Mayor of Bradford ) , H . Butterworth , S . W ., C . Pratt , J . W ., and upwards of fifty other brethren ; the newly installed Worshipful Master in a pleasing manner expressed bis thanks for the good position in

which the brethren bad placed him , assuring them that every energy at his command should be devoted to continue the prosperity of this numerous and flourishing lodge . Ho then proceeded to invest the following officers , addressing them in suitable and cheering remarks expressive of his firm conviction that each and all , with zeal and punctuality , would assist him to discharge his onerous duties—Bro . Ibbotson , S . W . ; Pickard , J . W . ; Rev . Wm . FearnsidesChap . ; John ArmytageS . D . ;

, , Blyche , J . D . ; Lumb , P . M ., Treas . ; Holt , Sec ; Bottomley , I . G . ; Holme , Tyler . Amongst other business the Ball Committee reported that tbe annual reunion , on Nov . 25 th , had passed off in its usual satisfactory manner ; the proceedings of the Lodge Committee called for important business were submitted to the brethren and duly confirmed . One of the pleasing incidents of the evening was the voting of a testimonial and

jewel to the retiring Treasurer for long and devoted services . The business of the lodge was concluded at 9 . 30 , and the brethren retired to refreshment , the W . M . presiding . Bro . Gaunt ably fulfilled the office of Director of the Ceremonies .

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TIIEKE are many trials in life which do not seem to come from unwisdom or folly . They are silver arrow shot from the bow of God and fixed inextricably in the quivering heart .