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and that the whole of the Past Masters of the lodge be appointed a deputation to present it to his lordship . The suggestion was agreed to , and the requisite arrangements were ordered to be made accordingly . Several propositions for initiation were made , and the lodge then adjourned to

the refreshment room , where the Royal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . The harmony was supplied by Bro . I ' " erry and Richardson , of Lodge No . 4 S , and other brethren . Altogether a most enjoyable and profitable evening was spent .

STOCKTON-UPON-TEES .-Fraternity Lodge ( No . 141 S ) . —The annual installation meeting of this Iodge was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Pickering was installed W . M ., Bro . J . W . Watson , P . M ., performing the ceremony in a most able arid impressive manner . " The new W . M . afterwards appointed and invested the following as his ofiicers for the ensuing

year : Bros . G . E . Pybus , I . P . M . ; G . E . Smith , S . W . ; John Reed , J . W . ; J . VV . Watson , Treas . ; J . Broome , Sec ; T . Bowman , S . D . ; E . F . Wallace , J . D . ; J . Thorrold , I . G . ; J . Burn , Steward ; and Robertson , Tyler . There were also present : Bros . Hunton , P . M . ; Jackson , P . M . ; Iley , P . M . ; Hopper , P . M . ; and Watson , P . M . ;

Lye , Ainsworth , Fulton , Hart , and others . Bros . S . F . Bousfield and Beckwith were amongst the visitors . At the conclusion of the ceremony t ' . ie brethren sat down to a well served dinner in the banqueting ^ hall . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and heartily drank , Bro . Watson'fgiving "The Health of the W . AI . j" which was feelingly replied to .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge , held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , was again attended b y a great number of members and visitors . Bro . John Atkinson , VV . M ., was in his place at the fixed hour , and he was loyally supported by Bros . W . Savage , J . W ., acting S . W . ; VV . VV . Sandbrook ,

P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . B . MacKenzie , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Boyd , Sec . ; H . P . Squire , S . D . ; J . L . Shrapnel ! , J . D . ; O . VV . Saunderson , I . G . ; VV . A . Whittle , S . S . ; H . Round , J . S . ; J . O . Marples , A . S . ; R . Burgess , Org . ; J . J . Monk , Asst . Org . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . J . L . Shine , 'Josef Cantor ,

H . Williams , B . tnem , b . H . Jones , J . Chambers , J . Hoult , A . Hines , Dr . Macpherson , VV . Parker , P . Lowndes , VV . J . Campion , A . Harrison , Rawsthorne , G . Redmond , H . Cooke , VV . Hildyard , XV . Addis , F . J . Hewson , and others . The visitors' list included the names of Bros . A . Foster , 279 ; John Yapp , 190 S ; T . IT . Hutchen , igoS ; E . R . Hoblyn , 724 ; Henry Ellis , 724 ; and John Tunstall ,

1035 . Mr . T . T . Brindley was initiated , and Bros . Harrison , Rawsthorne , and Redmond were passed , the whole of the work being most satisfactorily performed . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and during the evening a capital entertainment was given by Bros . Stimson , Shine , Macpherson , Cantor , Tunstall , Ellis , Redmond , Sandbrook , and MacKenzie ; the accompaniments being capitally played by Bros . Burgess and Cantor ,

LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton ( No . 1675 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , which so largely embodies the Welsh residential element , of Liverpool , was held on Friday evening , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair was taken at the opening , by Bro . Thomas Evans , VV . M ., who has fulfilled the duties of this important ofiice for two years

in succession ; and was supported by Bros . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., M . C ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . ; Hugh Jones , S . W ., ( VV . M . elect ); W . E . Coxon , J . W . ; J . Lees , Treas . ; J . Hughes , Sec ; T . H . Walker , S . D . ; VV . C . Cowell , J . D .: VV . IT . Rowlands , J . S . ; S . J . Hughes , A . S . ; J . Lewis , S . ; T . S . Beswick , Org . ; and Williamson , Tyler .

The members present included Bros . Hay , I roughton , Plumber , Lovatt , Crighton , R . Jones , R . VV . Manning , H . Hughes , J . Price , T . Gillett , S . Hamson , Winstanley , J . Woods , Neville , andothers . ln addition toanumerousatten ' dance of brethren there were present the following visitors : Bros . H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , and G . S . B . of England ; J . Houlding , P . P . G . R . ; J . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; G .

Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . of C ; J . Skeaf , Prov . G . Org . ; Councillor VV . Lunt , P . M . and Treas . S 23 ; T . Trevitt , 1356 ; W . Stedford , P . M . 724 ; C . Costogan , 1356 ; E . Paull , S . W . 135 G ; Keet , W . M . 135 G ; VV . Erwin , P . M . ' 393 ! J . King , Sec . S 23 ; R . Reader , P . AL 1393 ; E . George , J . W . 135 G ; J . B . MacKenzie , P . M ., Treas , iGog ; D . Lloyd , W . M . G 67 ; andothers .

The W . M . elect , Bro . Hugh Jones , was efficiently installed by Bro . Wylie , and the following were the officers subsequently invested : Bros . Thomas Evans , I . P . M . ; Robert Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., M . C . ; W . E . Coxon , S . VV . ; . J . Hughes , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . H . VV . Walker , Secretary ; W . C . Cowell , SlD . ; VV . H . Rowlands , J . D . ; J . Lewis , I . G . ; G . Yates , Organist ;

C . R . Fitton , Deputy Organist ; S . J . Hughes , S . S . ; R . Jones , J . S . ; R . W . Manning , A . S . ; and T . Beaumont , The brethren , to the number of about eighty , afterwards sat down to a most excellent banquet , served by Messrs . Fisk and F ' airhurst , and presided over by Bro . H . Jones , the newly-installed VV . M . After full justice had been done to the cuisine , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were

proposed and received with the customary honours . In responding to the toast of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M ., the Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . J . Houlding eulogistically referred to Bro . Alpass ' s appointment as Grand Standard Bearer of England , and said also that a little bird had whispered to him that Bro . Alpass was about to receive the honour of beinc elevated to the

magisterial bench of Liverpool . Some men commanded that honour because they had money , and others because of party services , but Bro . Alpass had well earned that honour by his services for the public benefit , and he now received his reward . He ( the speaker ) was sure he expressed the opinion of every one present when he said that

iliey all wished to congratulate their brother upon the honour that had been conferred upon him . In the after proceedings Bro . Thomas Evans , I . P . M ., was presented by the W . M . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge , and also with a costly marble timepiece , presented by Bros , W , J . Turton and Gannon

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Jones , as an acknowledgment from the members of the Antient Briton of the services he had rendered within the past two years , while fulfilling the duties of VV . M . The following brethren contributed to the harmony of a very pleasant evening : Bros . J . Bousfield , J . Melling King , Brammall , Ramage , Ellis Brammall , ftargreaves Gill , and R . Jones .

NOTTINGHAM . —De Vere Lodge ( No . 1794 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . W . j . Gardner , W . M . ; J . Wiggleswith , S . VV . ; E . Gowtharpe , J . W . ; P . Truman , Org . ; J . Harcock , Treas . ; S . G . Gilbert , Sec . ; Ellorne , S . D . ; Bullock , J . D . ; Ingman , M . C ; Cokayne , I . G . ; Oalsden and Loverseed , Stwds . ; Glover , Tyler : H . I .

Norris , I . P . M . ; Bush , Hickling , Howard , Martin , E Norris , Page , Simpson and Ward . Visitors : Bros . H . VV . Rice , VV . M . 1435 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Tollies , W . M . 47 ; G . Chapman , S . VV . 47 ; C . Rogers , 47 ; J . R . Simpson , 47 ; J . Thornley , S . D . 1435 ; Warriner , S . D . 1909 ; A . Robotham , S . VV . 343 . Lodge was opened in antient form , and the W . M . saluted

according to custom . I he minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . C . Parker , which , proving unanimous , he and Mr . Richard Underwood were ably initiated by the VV . M . into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremony being musically rendered throughout , which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present . The Auditors' report being considered satisfactory , and showing

balance in hand , was on motion of the Secretary passed . The Secretary having read letters of apology for nonattendance from Bros . A . Butler , P . M . ; A . G . P . Notts , C Jacoby , Treas . 411 ; and Jas . Stevens , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments , and spent a very musical and harmonious evening together .

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SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 174 ) . —The regular meetings of the above lodge were continued on Monday last at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C , when Bro . L . C Haslip was W . M . ; J . S . Fraser , S . W . ; VV . Fraser , J . W . ; G . Jones , P . M ., Deacon ; Austin , I . G . ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . J . Cant , Hon . Secretary ; Hughes , VV . Richardson , and others . Lodge was opened

in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Cant , candidate . Bro . VV . Richardson next worked the First , Second , Third , and Fourth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . S . Fraser was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , and lodge was closed and adjourned until the Sth inst ., when a good attendance of the brethren is expected .

ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —At the last regular meeting of this old lodge , Bro . Job , VV . M . 107 G , presided . There were present Bros . VV . Richardson , S . W . ; T . W . Jones , P . M ., J . W . ; J . R . Shinglield , S . D . 5 J . Taylor , J . D .,- Partridge , P . M ., I . G . ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Yetton , P . M ., Treasurer ; G . H . Stephens , Hon . bee ; Kimbell , H . Marks , and others . Lodcewasdulv

opened and minutes submitted and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was worked , Bro . Kimbell being candidate . The same bro . was then interrogated and entrusted , and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of passing was worked , Bro Kimbell candidate . Bro . H . Marks was next interrogated , and proving proficient , was entrusted . Lod" -e

was opened up , and the ceremony of raising was also worked , Bro . Marks candidate . Bro . Job next resumed lodge , and Bro . Richardson was unanimously elected W . M . for the next lodge meeting . AH Alasonic business being ended , lodge was closed , and a highly instructive and profitable meeting was brought to a close .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when there were present Bros . F . Thurston , W . AL ; W . H . Harris , W . AL St Alark ' s Lodge , S . VV . ; H . AL Williams J . W . ; F . G . B . Wells , S . D . ; J . Bate , J . D . ; C . H . Phillips , I . G . ; John S . Terry , P . AL , Sec ; James Stevens .

P . AL , P . Z ., Hon . Preceptor ; also Bros . Plant Martin , H . Goodwin , J . James , G . Bain , A . G . White , W . KHn ^ enstein , VV . M . 73 ; J . S . Aliller , 93 ( S . C . ); J . VV . Smith , Rose of Derry , ( I . C ) , and others . The W . AL selected for his work the openings in the Three Degrees ; the ceremony of raising , Bro . White

being candidate ; the closing down to First Degree ; the ceremony of initiation , Bro . F . G . B . Wells being candidate ; and the charge , which was very ably delivered by Bro . J . Bate . A brief discussion on two or three points of ritual followed up the excellent work of the evening . Bro . W . H . Harris was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 ) . —This old lodge met as usual on Wednesday last the 26 th ult ., Bros E . M . Money , VV . M . ; Scheerboom , P . M ., S . W . ; Austen J . W . ; Bull , S . D . ; Forss , J . D . ; Kennett , I . G . ; Turquand , P . AL , Preceptor ; C . Breden , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Rawe P . M . ; Daniell , P . AL ; Harvey , P . AL ; Keable , Ellingford Baston , Hall , R . Ould , W . AI . 7 S 1 ; Stephens , and others .

Lodge was formally opened and minutes confirmed . Lodge was advanced and Bro . Hall was tested and entrusted . Lodge was opened up and the ceremony of raising capitally worked . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Money gave an explanation of the Tracing Board of the Second Degree . Bro . A . Scheerboom , P . M ., was unanimously elected W . M . fur the ensuing lodge , when Bro . Hon . Sec ,

announced that the ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . E . Frances , P . P . G . J . D . Surrey , P . AL S 4 , & c , upon which occasion brethren are cordially invited . Lodge was closed , and the regular meetingof the Masonic Benevolent Association was held , Bros . Past Atasters , Daniclls President , Turquand , Treasurer , C . Breden , Hon .

Sec . Some points of great importance were fully discussed , and ultimately a Life Governorship was drawn for by ballott resulting in the favour of the wife of Bro . Gregory , the worthy Host of the Silver Tavern , Bro . Stephens acting as Scrutineer . 'The usual vote of thanks to the presidin <> - officer closed the proceedings . "

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . _ The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Walter's , Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , E .

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Present : Bros . R . Hirst , W . AL ; Evans , S . VV . ; C H Bardouleau , J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; A . Wood , J . D . ; A Walter , I . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . ; and J . Andrews , P . M Preceptors ; Barnes , acting as Sec . ; A . Ellingford , S Darley , G . H . Stephens , and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes were read and con firmed . The ceremony of initiation was workedBro

, Ellingford being candidate . Bro . J . Taylor worked the First , Second and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Evans was elected to be W . AL for the meeting to be held on the 9 th inst . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . R . Hirst for the able manner in which he had occupied the chair for the firsc time in this , or indeed , any lodge of instruction . Bro . Hirst returned his

thanks and trusted in time to acquit himself even better to their satisfaction . Bro . Barnes next introduced the resignation ot Bro . VV . Cross , the Hon . Sec . of the Lodge of Instruction . 'This was heard with profound regret , and it was unanimously agreed that Bro . P . M . Barnes be requested to sec Bro . Cross and ask him kindly to reconsider his decision . 'This Bro . Barnes kindly undertook to perform and lodge was closed .

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 860 ) . —The regular meetings of the above lodge were continued on the 25 th ult ., at Bro . VV . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . A . Clark , W . AL ; T . Clark , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; F . Carr , Hon . Sec . ; Brasted , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Allen , S . D . ; Christian , J . D . ; and Smyth , I . G .

After lodge had been duly opened , and minutes submitted and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro Carr acting as candidate . Bro . Christian gave a lecture upon the Tracing Board of the Degree , and subsequently Bro . Carr worked the First and Second Sections of the

Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . T . Clark was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , a good muster being expected next Tuesday evening . A cordial vote of thanks was passed in favour of Bro . A . Clark , for so ably occupying the chair of the lodge for the first time . Lodge was then closed .

CLAPTON LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . — A regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the new quarters , the Lord Stanley , Sandringhamroad , Dalston , Bros . Alorling , W . AL ; Finch , S . VV . ; Stevens , J . W . ; AIcDowall , S . D . ; Butler , I . G . ; Cusworth , Preceptor ; C . Diamond , Hon . Sec ; Partridge , Kimball , Soper , Stoddart , and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed . After due observances

lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Stoddart , candidate . Bro . Pusworth then assumed the chair , and the ceremony of raising was next capitally worked , Bro . Kimball being candidate . Bro . Morling having again occupied the chair , Bro . Kimball , M 45 , was duly elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Finch , P . AL , was also duly elected W . AL for the ensuing lodge meeting , and the brethren separated in harmony .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) - —This successful lodce held its last meeting on the 2 Gth ult ., at Bro . Richardson's , the Royal Edward , Marestreet , Hackney , E ., Bro . Diamond , W . AL ; AIorlin < r , ? w ; -i , f ? ' , J- - ; ° >' ' Deacon ; Lorkin , LG ?) VV . Fieldwick , P . M ., Preceptor ; Green , Stevens , and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read and

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Green , candidate . The same brother was tested , and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of conferring the Degree of F . C . was abl y rendered . Lodge was opened up and closed down to the First Degree , when Bro . Olley worked the First Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Alorling was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday evening , and lodge was closed .

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UNION OF WATERLOO CHAPTER ( No . ' 3 ) - —A convocation of this chapter took place on Wednesday , the 2 Gth ult ., at the Alasonic Hall , William Street , Woolwich , when Baron Henry de Worms , ALP . for Greenwich , was , with Alessrs . J . Warren and Taylor , exalted to that Sublime Degree . The beautiful ceremony was commenced bv Comp . E . West , AI . E . Z ., assisted by ALE . Comps . W . Weston , J . Scott Alutch . G . Kennedv . O . I . nrt .

and J . Wilkins , and was finished in admirable manner by ALE . Comp . Lieut . Col . A . Richardson , P . Z . 1331 , and r , r ,. Provlncial Grand Re ff istrar . Hants and the Isle of Wight . Among the companions present were R . Pidcock . P . Z . 92 and 9 iG ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , J . 913 R . Edmonds , ist Asst . S . and P . S . elect , 913 ; T . Ovenden ist Asst . S . 13 ; Capt . J Sculley , R . H . A ., Capt . VV . Smith Cox , A . S . C ., 1 . B . Wylee , I . Gaskill . I . Andewnn . I .

Robinson , J . Purnell , C . S . Broadman , H . De Grey , and C . Jolly , 913 , Freemason . The chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions proceeded to Comp . De Gray ' s hostelry , opposite the Dockyard Station , where they partook of a prettily served banquet , and afterwards assisted the M . E . Z . in drinking the usual loyal and Royal Arch Alasonic toasts . Comp . Weston , I . P . Z ., then proposed "The Health nf

the AI . E . Z . and said he was sure they were proud to have such an excellent Alason as Comp . West at the head of the chapter , and must congratulate him on having so distinguished a brother as their now Excellent Comp . Baron de Worms come amongst them during his ( Comp . Weston s ) year of office . He ( Comp . VVeston ) would now take the opportunity of thanking Baron de Worms for a good act , and one of great kindness , done bv him in th «

case of the daughters of a deceased brother and naval officer , who , through the assistance of that worthy companion , were now receiving a grant for two years from the Compassionate Fund at the Admiralty , with a hint to apply again when that time was up . ( Cheers . ) That was a single instance of the many excellent services the Baron had done in the borough , and he felt sure that the companions of the Union Waterloo Chapter would mark that

nay as a red-letter one in their annals . ( Applause . ) Comp . West briefly returned thanks , and certainly felt proud of being the Z . of such a chapter , and especially upon such an occasion when so popular a man , and so excellent a Alason as their exalted Comp . Baron de Worms came under his hands for the benefit of exaltation . ( Cheers . ) He then proposed "The Exaltees , " coupled with the name of Comp . Baron H . de Worms .