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Lodge of Emulation , No . 1505 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple , Liverpool , on the 23 rd ult . Present—Bros . W . E . Quavle W . M ., H . Morris I . P . M ., J . T . Callow P . M . as S . W ., J . Capell J . W ., H . G . Vernon P . P . G . C . Chaplain ., H . Coulson Sec , R . Footo S . D ., H . H . Smith J . D ., R . Lythan I . G ., W . H . Ball Tyler . Aftor reading tho minutes of the previous meeting ,

Mr . Wm . Foulkes was elected and initiated into tho order . Thoro were five brethren raised to the dogree of M . M . It is to be regretted that so many brethren should be advanced to the third dogree in a room which is obviously too small for such an eveut Tho manner in which these brethreu were raised savoured considerably of rush and business , and our snblimo ritual will and must fall short of its object under

snch disadvantages . The brethren were invited to refreshment by Bro . Qnayle , and on the the removal of the cloth the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts Avero proposed and heartily drunk . During the interval between the toasts Bros . Chapman , Reiiy , Childs , McGauly Worthy , Foulkes , Leah , favoured tho brothron with some good music . The evening ' s pleasures wero bought to a close with tho Tyler ' s toast .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —At the Havelock Hotel , on Wednesday evening . Bros . U . Mever W . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., R . Olley S . D ., Slaiter J . D ., McDowell I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Sec . After the usual preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation was

ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Ferrar candidate . The W . M . then worked the first , second , third and fourth sections of tho Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . C . Lorkin was appointed W . M . for next meeting . The Secretary gave notice that he would make a proposal that £ 5 5 s bo voted from tho funds to tho R . M . I , for Boys .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1676 . —A meeting was held on the 3 rd instant at the Masonic Hall , Graiuger-street , Ncwcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . T . Cochrane P . P . G . A . D . C . W . M ., John Thomas Taylor S . W ., Arthur T . Taylor J . W ., M . Catchesidc Sec , J . R . Pringle Treas . Visitors—Bros . E . D . Davis P . M . 511 & c . P . G . D . C , Thos . Cranston P . M . G 36 , J . Cook P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . < 1 S 1 , & c ., — Scott P . M . 1132 , P . J .

Jackson W . M . 424 aud Treas . 1613 , B . P . Ord S . W . 1127 , J . Braithwaite Sec . 1427 , W . M . Taylor 24 , Thos . Walton 21 aud 16 G 1 , W . liar , butt 9-10 , 11 . II . Walters 1001 , G . F . Charlton 1664 , Henry Wilson 24 and 1664 , W . Guthrie 240 , W . 3 . Hnggestou 210 , J . M . Marr 1636 , — Robins 101 , & c , & c . The Lodge having been opened in due form , was raised to tho F . C . degree , Avheu the Installing Master , Bro . E . D .

Davis P . M . and P . G . D . C . Northumberland , assumed the chair , and Bro . J . T . Taylor was presented to receive at his hands tho benefit of installation . After the obligation had been subscribed to , the Lodge Avas raised , aud those below the rank of P . M . were requested to withdraAV . Tho Board of Installing Masters Avas then opened , and in a most impressive manner tho new Master was

placed in the chair of K . S . The brethreu being re-admitted , were informed that during their absence , their new Master had been regularly installed , aud they were requested to salute him . Tho charge Avas then given , and tho tools of the degree presented . The saluting charges and presentation of the other degrees Avas gone through , and the appoiutmcut of officers followed : —Bros- T . Cochrano P . P . G . A . D . C .

I . P . M ., J . Cook P . M . P . P . G . S . W . D . of C , A . T . Taylor S . W ., M . Catchesidc J . W ., F . Blencowe Sec , J . R . Pringle Treas ., John Mackay S . D ., W . Ciimmings J . D ., E . Marston I . G ., R . Ferry Organist , J . Curry Tyler , R . Veitch S . Steward , J . P . Clark J . S . Tho Treasurer ' s report Avas read and confirmed . It shov . ed a very satisfactory result . The Loc ' ge having been opened one year only , all liabilities were

discharged , and a balance of £ 36 remained in hand . Somo other routino business was disposed of , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to tho Douglas Hotel , where asplondid banquet was served , to Avhich about fifty sat down . The toasts were given aud responded to in a very genial manner . The health of the I . P . M ., proposed by the W . M ., was very heartily received ; it Avas due to his great exer .

tions that the Ledge Avas inaugurated , and is now in so flourishing a condition . The toast of the W . M . was then cordially received by all present ; he , in returning thanks , assured tho brethren that he Avould do his best to sustain the good feeling aud harmony , and trusted tho Lodgo might not lose its lustre Avhile iu his charge . The Installing Master was proposed by Bro . P . J . Jackson W . M . 424 , who , as a visitor ,

Avas proud to find the toast of so well known aud loved a Mason as esteemed Bro . E . D . Davis , Avho to know was to admire , Avas given to him to propose ; he regretted it was in not more able hands , so that a tithe of the praises of so noblo a Mason might be sounded ; but he Avas snre every member present would endorse tho sentiment expressed , when he wished that tho G . A . O . T . U . Avould spare for lon <*

rears to come so eminent a brother Avho had done so much for Masonry , and preserve him with health and happiness . He trusted that Bro . Davis might soon regain his health , and was sure it Avas a matter of deep regret to all , that , owing to indisposition , he had not been able to join them at the banquet , where his presence would have added so great a charm . The other toasts were given and responded

to ; that of the present Officers most humorously by Bro . Catchesidc , Avhile Bro . J . Cook gave , in his happy way , " The Ladies . " The harmony of the evening Avas good indeed , and was subscribed to by Bros . Probert , Ord , Cook , Goss , Ferry , Grant , McKay , Jackson , & c . The W . M . then gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren departed , well satisfied with tho first annual meeting of their Lodge .

Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1677 . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' sgate , E . G ., on Thursday evening , 30 th May . Bros . Cook W . M ., T . H . Simmons S . W ., Garrard J . W ., Rothschild S . D ., W . Rowley J . D ., Cummings I . G ., Hunter Preceptor , Calderwood Treas ., T . Goode Hon . Sec . After preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed

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by the W . M ., Bro . J . Woodman b ^ ing the candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . Rothschild , and tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Cook being the candidate Tho Lodgo was then closed down . Bro . Millward proposed and Bro . Kidder seconded , that Bro . Churchvard , W . M . of No . 376 , become a member

of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Churchyard acknowledged the compliment in an appropriate manner , and expressed his intention of availing himself of the instruction he should here bo ablo to receive as often as his presence in town would permit . Bro . T . H . Simmons having been elected W . M . for the ensuing Avoek , the Lodgo was closed in the nsnal manner .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at tho Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E . Present—Bros . Pringle W . M ., Clegg S . W ., Onld J . W ., Broden W . M . 781 Secretary , Robinson S . D ., Andrews J . D ., Maxwell jun . I . G ., Tnrquaud Preceptor ; Bros . Morton , Day , Robertson , Williams , Warner , Kcable , Westcott . Tho ceremony of initiation was Avorkod by the W . M ., Bro . Morton being the

candidate . Third section of tho lecture worked by Bro . Onld , fifth by Bro . Andrews , assisted by tho brethren , sixth by Bro . Turquand , assisted by Bro . Andrews , and seventh by Bro . Turquand , assisted by Bro . Clegg . Proposed and seconded that a vote of thanks be re corded ou tho minutes for the ablo manner the ceremony was Avorked , this being the first timo the W . M . had acted in that capacity in this Lodge . Bro . Clegg will take the chair at the next meeting .

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