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William Rushton having given satisfactory proofs of his proficiency was raised tothe degree of M . M . by Bro . Henry Nail I . P . M ., after whioh he , together with Broa . J . M . Crone and H . W . Bloomer , were attentive auditors to the traditional history , whioh was very impressively related to them by the W . M . The caremony having been brought to a close , it was followed by the election of W . M . for the

ensuing year , the choice falling ( by a unanimous vote ) upon Bro . C . H . Beever S . W . The result was received with groat applause , whioh induced a reply from Bro . Beever , who briefly acknowledged the honour accorded him , and accepted the important position . Bro . J . Laidlaw , who haa ably discharged the duties of Treasurer for some ten years past , intimated his intention to retire from that post : an

election was therefore necessary . The brethren were not long in making up their minds as to who should be Bro . Laidlaw ' s successor , and when the name of Bro . Nail I . P . M . was put to the meeting in that capacity he was elected without an adverse vote . Bro . Fryer W . M . testified to the long services of Bro . Laidlaw aa Treasurer , saying that the zeal and ability he had displayed in the discharge of his

duties , combined with his gentle manners , had endeared him to all Bro . Fryer added one compensating assurance however : the brethren would still have the benefit of Bro . Laidlaw ' s services on the board of Past Masters . He concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the late Treasurer , whioh waa seconded at some length by Bro . Nail in au exceedingly neat and effective speech , and carried with

acclamation . Auditors and Tyler were also elected . Bro . Fryer gave notice of motion to propose a donation of twenty guineas to tho West Lancashire Masonio Educational Institute , which subject will be ventilated at the nexfc meeting . Hearty good wishes were expressed by visiting brethren , and the Lodge waa closed in peace and harmony . There were present Bros . W . Dyson Fryer W . M .,

Henry Nail I . P . M ., 0 . H . Beever S . W ., Jas . Morrison J . W ., James Laidlaw P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., Jno . G . Bromley P . M . Secretary , Alfred Piokford S . D ., Charles Rawle J . D ., Wm . C . Flint I . G ., W . Moult Organist , Jas . A . Carse Steward , John M . Crone , T . Robfc . E . Birkett , Hugh W . Bloomer , A . Redfern , A . W . Bennett , R . T . Dawson , Ed . M . Beeby , J . Coupland , William Rushton , Edward Roberts F . M . (

FREEMASON ' S CHRONICIE ) . Visitors—Bros . Th . B . Grimshaw 1140 , John Travers J . W . 1387 , Wm . B . Midgley J . W . 1453 , John Allen , L . D . S ., R . O . S . 2231 , R . E . Stringleman S . W . 2231 , J . M . H . Blarney J . W . 163 , W . Toombs 1588 , and George Bnrslem P . M . Treasurer 1495 . At the social board whioh followed the Lodge meeting-, the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the evening's

proceedings enlivened by songs , recitations , & o . Bro . John Allin ventured a oomio song , entitled the "Whistling Coon , " wherein he displayed extraordinary powers as a siffliur ; Brother T . B . Grimshaw sang "Simon the Cellarer , Brother E . Roberts gave a Dutch sketch from his entertainment " Grins and Wrinkles , " and Brother J . M . H . Blarney thrilled the audience by an admirable rendering of

Professor Ayton ' s delightful recitation , "Charles Edward at Versailles , on the anniversary of the battle of Culloden . " Bro . Blarney has a commanding presence , and possessing as he does a voice of great flexibility , combined with the powers of a genuine elocutionist , he was enabled to do full justice fco a literary gem . Bro . Nail assured the visiting brethren of a hearty welcome , at tbe

same time proposing their health , to whioh toast Bros . George Bnrslem , R . E . Stringleman , and J . M . H . Blarney responded . Bro . Fryer in proposing tbe health of Bro . Beever W . M . elect , spoke of the painstaking and thorough manner in which he bad discharged hia duties , and the great esteem in whioh he waa held , which was proved by bis having been offered the highest post it was in their power lo

bestow . The W . M . olect had carried out the precept " Whatever thy hand findeth to do , do it with all thy might , " and . he had endeared himself to every one . Bro . Fryer prognosticated a bright future for him , and assured the brethren that the pbjest of their choice could not fail to be impartial in his conduct while occupying the chair of K . S . Bro . Beever , whose reply was characterised by

extreme modesty , entirely deprecated his own powers , but earnestly exhorted his Officers to be regular in their attendance , and to uphold that standard of work the excellence of which had been the pride of members of the Architect Lodge . He spoke confidently of the future , and said that he intended in twelve month's time to justify their selection of h ? m as W . M ., he therefore relied upon every Officer

doing bis best to render mosfc faithful performances of their impressive Masonic ceremonies . He emphasized the fact that he intended to do his doty , and added , when a Mason said that , Le meant ifc . Bro . Nail proposed the toast of the W . M ., and praised the manner in whioh he had that evening performed tbe work allotted to him , thus crowning a noble year by a noble rendering of a mojfc

important and impressive ceremony , whioh wonld remain in their annals as one of the many things Bro . Fryer had done to increase the prestige of the Architect Lodge . Bro . Fryer ia response said , that so many kind things has been uttered about him thab he felt quite overwhelmed . He acknowledged that be had done his best , and whatever success had attended him was due mainly to two

influences : the backing up whioh he had received b y having the services of Bro . Nail placed unreservedly at his disposal , and the assistance of the various Officers , who had gene : ously supported him . He enjoined the younger Officers particularly to be regular in their attendance , and render vigilant attention to their work . Of the Pasfc Masters he spoke in unequivocal terms , saying fchey were fche

ballast of the Lodge , and it was a good thing to have such staple support f : om brethren who were always able , and invariably willing to help . Bro . Jno . G . Bromley replied to the toast of the P . M . ' s , saying that on many previous occasions it had been omitted , through want of time , caused by fche heavy work of the Lodge , which was ol far greater importance . He thanked them for the cordial manner in

which they had received the toast , and trusted that now thoy were comfortably settled in their new and handsome quarters , they would have a renewal of many such happy evenings as that jusfc about to terminate . Bro . Bromley spoke of the recent pleasant meetings which they had enjoyed at the Chorlton Masonio HaU , which would scarcely have beeu possible at their old place , Ovhev speeches

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followed , and the proceedings were brought to a close so aa to enable several brethren to catch their trains .

MORHCAMBti LODGE , No . 156 ]

fPHE annual in 3 t » l | ation meeting waa held on the 2 nd inst ., when J . Bro . William Wilson waa installed aa Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year by Bro . J . L . Gorton . The newly installed VV . M . appointed his Officers , aa follow : —Bros . Albert Gorton S . W ., R . B . Lee J . W ., William Longmire Treasurer , William Duff Secretary ,

Thomas Baxter S . D ., George Gough J . D , R . B . Abbott Organist , J . F . Willan Dir . of Cers ., A . Smith and E . Turner Stewards . The customary installation banquet followed . A number of brethren from neighbouring Lodges were present .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . — A meeting was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Navarino Tavern , Navarino Road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Lorkin P . M . Preceptor , J . Ives P . M . W . M ., C . Bestow S . W ., Islip J . W ., W . Gray P . M . Treasurer , J . Clark Secretary , J . W . Draper P . M . S . D ., Row J . D ., Felthnnstal Organist , Ames P . M . I . G ., and many other brethren . Thia well known and gveaily increased Lodge waa opened in due

form aud the minutes of the laat meeting wero read and confirmed j Brother Lewis answered the necessary questions ; the Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Lewis was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Draper , assisted by the brethren , then worked tbe first and second sections of the lecture . Lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned till Saturday , 17 th December , at 8 o ' clock .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

— : o : — SALTOUN LODGE , No . 761 .

THE brethren of the above Lodge met , on the 6 th inst ., in the Imperial Hotel , Aberdeen , when the following brothers were present : —Bros . Captain Lachlan Forbes , Alexander Wilson P . M ., Sir J . H . Forshaw P . M ., P . Crombie P . M ., W . Mnrrison S . W ., J . N . Sellar J . W ., Jamoa Saint Secretary , J . W . Milne Treasurer , John Rust S . D ., Charles Miluo J . D ., R . B . Bateman P . M . ( E . C . ) Organist , Horace Fildes I . G ., J . II . Butohart , Jas . Speuce , J . H . Chinn , W .

Dunlo , A . Bayspoole ; visiting brethren—John Whitehead P . M . P . Z . G . Steward E . C . and S . C . 1125 2319 , G . Mair Hood 668 , J . D . Camp , bell 110 , Charles F . Forshaw , LL . D ., 24171214 ( B . C . ) , George Forbes 183 ( California ) , A . Bartley 93 , Frank Whitehead 110 , W . Osborne 1789 . The ceremony of installing Brother Captain Forbes as R . W . M . was performed in an able manner by Brother Edward

Savage P . P . G . D . M ., who also installed the Office Bearors for the ensuing year . Bro . Chas . F . Forshaw , LL . D ., was elected a member of the Lolge . Tho Lodge waa closed in the first degree , after which the brethren adjourned for refreshment , about forty sittirg down to a splendid repast . The menu card was an elegant one , and a unique feature was the original and appropriate verses , composed by

Brother Dr . Forshaw , introducing the various dishes . The toast list was as follows : —the Quean and the Craft , proposed by Captain L . Forbes ; the Prince of Wales , Patron of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , by Captain L . Forbes ; the Grand Lodge of Scotland , by Captain L . Forbes ; the Grand Lodges of England and Ireland , by Captain L . Furbes , replied to by Brother Whitehead an I Brother Dunlo ; fcho

Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeen , proposed by Captain L . Forbes , and replied to by Brother Sir J . H . Forshaw ; the Sister Lodges , proposed by Captain L . Forbes , replied to by Brother Spence ; the Right Worshipful Mantel * , proposed by Brother Wilson , and replied to by Captain Forbes ; tbe Immediate Past Master , proposed by Brother P . Crombie , and replied to by Brother Wilaon ; the Installing Master , replied to by Brother Sir J . H . Forshaw ; tbe Visitors ,

proposed by Captain Forbes , and replied to by Brother Dr . Forshaw The other toasts were : —the Saltoun Lodge Officers , the Tyler ' s toast , and " Auld Lang Syne . " Songs were contributed by Brothers Cooper , Sellar , Murison , Whitehead , Crombie , Brown , Smitb , and Dunlo . Recitations were given by Brothers Wilson and Dr . Forshaw . Brother Bateman officiated at the piano . A most enjoyable evening was spent .

At the Masonic Buildings , Lord Sfcreet , Southport , on the 12 Mi insfc . , the annual installation for the Lodgo of Unity , No . 613 , took p lace , when Bro . T . T . Maraden was installed W . M . by Bro . M . H . Boyd , the outgoing W . M ., assisted by Bro H . Kidson . The W . M . ' s of the other

local Lodges aud several Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers were present . Libera l sums were voted to various Charities , and a banquet was served by Bro . G . Rockliffe , fche usual toasts with music and recitations following .

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