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ard which could be compressed into a paper , it was his ¦ J ? ,,. Jutv to do so through the medium of the lodge . T KS only a debt justly due to the lodge , and fortun-Vlv it was also the best course for the brother in question ursue because by no other means could he without t 0 P „„ . Cnr even with it ) , appeal to so large a number of
£ r « ted readers and competent critics . Bro Speth thanked the W . M . and brethren , not only f r the kindness shown him on the present occasion , but 1 o for their unvarying readiness to fall in with any proa s 1 , vh ' , ch he considered might benefit the lodge . The jPst instance was that of the W . M . consenting , much to to
oainst his first inclination , accompany mm cne > -onf ent He thought , however , the W . M . was now glad he had changed his mind . In the Old Charges it is enacted that " no fellow at any time go from his fellows of the lodge to any town adjoining except he have a fellow with him to witness that he was in honest place and civil company . " The brethren would observe that the ordinance had been
strictly carried out in their case , as , from the moment of starting till their return to Dover , they had never been absent from each other's sight for io minutes at a stretch , and they were both ready to vouch for the absolute propriety of the other ' s conduct and company . As the W . Master had fraternally found fault with him , he would not
attemp t to rebut the accusation , though he should venture to put in a p lea of justification and to rely upon the final words which had been uttered from the chair as affording all the evidence that would be requisite to support it . The cordiality and warmth of their reception in Holland and Belgium had , indeed , exceeded by far his
own most sanguine anticipations , but the appreciation of the special labours of the lodge , which they had everywhere met with , he regarded as of very hopeful augury for the continued prosperity of the Outer as well as of the Inner Circles of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge . The remaining toasts were— "The Correspondence Circle , " replied to by Bros . A . Howell and W . Watson ,
the latter of whom observed that he had travelled 200 rciles to attend the meeting , and nothing had given him greater pleasure than to listen to the proceedings in lodge ; "The Visitors , " for whom Bro . Richardson made a suitable response ; and a solemn toast in memory of the late Emperor Frederick , eloquently proposed by the S . W ., Bro . Simpson .
DERBY . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . 253 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Mascnic Hall , Gowerstreet , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Rev . C . T . Bromwich , W . M . ; W . Silver Hall , I . P . M . ; R . L . Homer Mole , S . W . ; J . H . Clarke , J . W . ; Wm . Naylor , P . G . S . B . England , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec ,
Treas . ; H . V . Edwardes , Sec . ; A . Woodiwiss , P . M ., as S . D . ; T . H . Boam , J . D . ; H . A . Bemrose , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , as I . G . j E . R . Ward , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W ., D . of C ; W . Stone , Tyler j M . F . Smith , Org . ; T . Cox , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W . ; I . B . Coulson , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thomas Hall , P . P .
J . G . W . ; Dr . J . Murray Lindsay , W . H . Wheeldon , J . 0 . Manton , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; and the following visitors : Bros . J . Monck , W . M . 802 ; George Johnson , W . M . 1085 ; and others . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and , on the motion of Bro . Percy Wallis , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Thos . Cox , P . M ., the Charity votes belonging to the different chairs of
the lodge were ordered to be concentrated on the W . M . s chair . Mr . H . M . Hobson , who had been previously elected , was then most impressively initiated by the W . M ., the charge being well delivered by Bro . Clarke , J . W . After a candidate had been proposed by Bro . Mole , S . W ., seconded by Bro . Wallis , P . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the lower hall for refreshment .
LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . After some preliminary business ( presided over by Bro . W . Bluneum , I . P . M . ) , the chair was taken by Bro . W . R . Roberts , W . M ., who was supported
by Bros . Isaac Turner , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . H . Veevers , P . M . ; W . Evans , P . M . ; Edgar Dow , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Pedersen , P . M ., Treas . ; and other leading members . The visitors included Bros , W . W . Webster , W . M . 1713 ; R . J . Kynaston , P . M . 1393 ; A . H .. Hallwood , W . M . iso 5 ; R . Focte . P . P . G . Treas . ; T . H . W .
Walker , P . M . 1675 ; D . Gabtielsen , P . M . 1502 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . D . ; H . H . Smith , P . P . A . G . D . C ; and 11 . King-Ellison , W . M . 1350 . The presentation of Bro . Edgar Dow for installation was made by Bros . Evans and Turner , and the impressive ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . W . R . Roberts ,
the retiring Master , to whom a cordial vote of thanks was subsequentl y given . The following were the officers invested . Bros . William R . Roberts , I . P . M . ; E . R . Latham , f-W . j D . Dunkel , J . W . ; A . Pedersen , P . M ., Treas . Ire-elected for the fifth time ); B . Allenby , Sec ; H . P . Cowell , Org . ; J . Phelan , S . D . ; ] . Edwards , J . D . ; A . ^ unn , l . G . j P . Rcose , E . R . Makin , and J . Solomon , Rewards ; J . L . HoughtonP . M . D . C ; I . Turner
, , , 1 'ML , P . G . S . ; and Malcolm , Tyler . Before the business was closed , the I . P . M . was presented with a valuable jewel in recognition of his valuable seranT tne . lodge - Bro . Casey served an excellent dinner , Snu a musical programme was given by Bros . Handford , , „ i p ' Williams , Gabrielsen , West , Barker , Kkkham , a » u Greenless .
( N W ° 0 LWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge « .-. . ° , " 7 °° ) . —The installation meeting of the above influena lodge took place on the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , elect m'Stre ? t ' when Br 0 ' Dr- J- F ' H" Botterel ) . Vv-Mof ti i j Wltn tne usua ' ceremonies , placed in the chair I P M i > ge and saI « ted with 1 he honours due . The A \ al ; ' , F G Nichols , was the Installing officer , and inv . ^ L . ° . admirabl y . The new W . M . appointed and
H fw ¦ : •* 1 mcers as Allows : Bros . S . H . Weston , S . W . ; Chan . % A - ' " Rev ' - Jamblin , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., P P i p rT P arke » P - -. Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., I . D- Bi ' l "' ' - J- Wharton , S . D . ; W . E . Saltaw , D . c ' . 4 \ Down » J-G . ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M ., ceremonv ty ' u Hewett Stwd At the conclusion of the nv , which was a most finished and masterly per-
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formance , Bro . Nichols was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and was also presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel for service rendered to the lodge during the past year , and further as a mark of the esteem of the brethren . Bro . Nichols having returned thanks , the lodge was closed . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Dr . H .
Burnays , P . M . ; N . D . Livesay , P . M . ; Dr . A . Sharpe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Sussex ; A . Burnett , P . J . Wheeler , and F . Hickson , of the lodge ; C . H . Lawson , W . M . 913 ; R . J . Cook , P . M . 913 ; W . D . Keeble , S . W . and W . M , elect 913 ; W . Sanders , I . G . 913 ; W . C . Taylor , A . D . C . 913 ; G . W . Clifton , 913 ; D . K . Somers , 913 ; J . J . Collins , 913 ; B . Hammond , 913 ; R . J . Naylor , W . M . 700 ; W . Webber , J . W . 700 ; H . Atkins , P . M . 1261 ; E , Morris , J . W . 1789 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1672 ; and others .
The banquet was served in the Hall , under the superintendence , and by , Bro . W . Moulder , P . M . Sidney Lodge , and was of the best . "The Health of the Oueen and the Craft , " and that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , " having been drank , that of " The Pro and Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Denton .
Bro . Denton said they had coupled his name with a toast to which he had no claim , as he most certainly was not an officer of the Grand Lodge of England , with whom that toast was always associated ; but if they would allow him to speak then on behalf of the Prov G . Lodge of Kent , in which he held the position of a Past Grand Deacon , he would do so with pleasure . Consent having been given , Bro . Denton went on to express his
thanks , and assured them it afforded him very great pleasure to occupy such a position in such a province , where service of any soit under the Prov . G . Master , Earl Amherst , and the Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Eastes , was an honour the proudest might aspire to . The officers of the P . G . Lodge did their best for the interests of the Craft , both in and out of the province , and on their behalf he thanked them for the toast .
The l . P . M . then said he rose with a great deal of pleasure to propose "The Health of the W . M . of the Floience Nightingale Lodge for the ensuing year , " because of the valuable assistance rendered to him by Bro . Botterell during his year of office , and also with every confidence that he would fill his high office to their satisfaction . It might not be known to them all that Bro . Botterell had
felt some little hesitation on taking office on account of his health , which he thought might not allow of him attending to the duties attached to it so much as he would like to do but knowing their esteemed W . M . ' s many excellent qualities , he thought that he ( Bro . Botterell ) mi ght safely take
the position , as he and they all felt it an honour to have such an excellent Mason at the head of their affairs . He trusted Bro . Botterell would go on , and as it was said in their Sublime ritual , "May God give him health and strength to carry out the duties of his high office . " He asked them to drink the toast in bumpers .
Bro . Botterell , who was loudly cheered on rising to respond , said they all knew how pleased and proud he was to be the Master of their ancient and honourable lodoe but unfortunately he was compelled to say that he should not be able to attend to the duties—well , as Bro . Nichols had put it , " so much as he should have liked to ; " but he felt some consolation in knowing that he left them in the
hands of one who was not only fully able , but fully willing , to carry those duties out . He alluded to his friend , Bro ! Fred . Nichols . If in the course of the duties he ' ( Bro . Botterell ) had to do , and did do , they should suffer from sins of omission , or commission , he trusted they would overlook it . He also felt a little comfort in going away to know that he left the lodge in good hands , and , further
that his health had been drunk by such sp lendid fellows as the members of the Florence Nightingale Lodge . The names of Bros . Lawson , Jolly , and Naylor were coupled with the toast of " The Visitors , " and . , in reply , Bro . Lawson said that was the third time he had ' attended the Florence Nightingale Lodge during his year of office as Master of the Pattison Lodge , and had always found
the right hand of fellowship held out to him by every one of its members . He felt sure that if the W . M . had an opporunity of doing any work , it would be done well . He wished him a speedy recovery to health and strength , and when he returned , well and able to carry out his duties he
would meet with the hearty support of every member of the lodge , and a welcome home by every Mason in the district . Bro . Jolly having briefly responded , Bro . Naylor also wished the W . M . a speedy return to health , and a safe return to the lodge and brethren .
The Worshipful Master then in eloquent terms proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , " and , in response , Bro . Nichols said he felt himself rather awkwardly placed in responding for the Past Masters , especially as he had only been one a few hours , yet he took it that the success
of the lodge rested upon the Past Masters in a great degree , and he should be at all times willing to listen and learn at the hands of those who had preceded him , and as they had done to him so would he do all that he could to support the W . M . in carrying out the duties of his office . He would now leave the toast in the hands of
Bro . Clarke , who said that some 19 years ago he was much in the same position as Bro . Nichols was now , and knew very little about the duties and responsibilities of a Past Master , but so far as the working of the lodge was concerned , never had he seen it done better than at the present time . It was a pleasure to the Past Masters to know that . It showed lhat the brethren took an interest
in the work , and that gave the old members an incentive to go on and keep up the lodge by every means in their power . He was sorry the W . M . was going away , but if there was one thing more than another that would help to bring him back it was the knowledge that he was the Master of the lodge , which would welcome him home with heart and hand . He cordially thanked them for the toast .
The toast of "The Officers" was coupled with the names of the S . W . and J . W ., who severally responded . "The Masonic Press" was responded to by Bro . Jolly , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . Nichols presided at the piano , and Bros . Clifton , Hammond , Nichols , Aglett , and Jolly sang or recited , thus adding their mite to the happy and harmonious occasion .
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LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The yearly installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there was a numerous attendance . Bro . W . Stephenson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Joseph Sharpies , l . P . M . ; Robert Cain , P . P . G . S . B . j Jacob Comins , P . M . ; D . Davies , P . M . ; J . W . Ballard ,
P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; George Gordon , P . M . ; Daniel H . Ogley , S . W ., W . M . elect j and Geo . Beeken , P . M ., Treas . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . T . Britten , l . P . M . 1756 ; O . W . Saunderson , l . P . M . 1609 ; E . Cattrall , P . M . 203 ; J . Phelan , J . D . 594 ; G . A . Harradon , l . P . M . 1713 ; Thomas Roberts , P . M . 673 ; Walter C . Erwin , P . P . A . G . S . ; Thos . Guile , W . M . 1325 j John
Williams , P . M . 1182 , P . P . S . G . D ., and others . Bro . Ogley was presented for installation by Bros . Ballard , P . M ., and Cain , and the ceremony was satisfactorily performed by Bro . Joseph Sharpies , l . P . M . Bro . Ogley then invested his colleagues in office as under : Bros . W . Stephenson , l . P . M .: C . W . Hieson , S . W . ; T . H . Evans
J . W . j George Beeken , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred Clayton , Sec ; R . H . Frazer , S . D . ; Wm . Gosling , J . D . j C . G . Groves , I . G . ; T . P . Hodgson , E . Roberts , jun ., and S . S . Heath , Stwdsj John Humphreys , P . M ., D . C . j and W . Hudson , Org . Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . Before the lodg-e closed , the W . M ., Bro . Ogley , presented the l . P . M . with a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel .
CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall . Bro . Layland Eccles , W . M ., opened the lodge , the following brethren being present , viz .: Bros . G . Tootell , S . W . ; S . Farmer , J . W . ; T . Sharpies , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bradshaw , l . P . M . ; J . Hopkinson , P . M . 1032 ; C .
C . Richmond , S . D . ; B . P . France , R . G . Anderson , S . Widdows , Org . ; P . Yates , P . M . ; and J . Edge . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the correspondence was read and laid on the Secretary's table . The lodge proteeded to elect the Worshipful Master and other officers for the ensuing year , and all the appointments were unanimous , as follows : Bro . Geo . Tootell , W . M . ; L .
Eccles , Treas . ; T . Sharpies , Stwd . ; and J . Jolly , 10 3 , Tyler . On the proposition of Bro . T . Sharpies , P . M . and Treas ., Past Masters' jewels were voted to the present W . M . and the l . P . M . Bro . J . Sinclair , of 16 9 ( S . C ) , was elected a joining member . Bro . S . Farmer proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring W . M ., and eulogised him for his great energy and successful working of the lodge ; the motion was supported by several brethren , unanimously
carried , and suitably acknowledged . The sum of £ 2 2 s . was voted from the Lodge Charity Fund to be given to a brother now in sickness and distress , and several sums were given voluntarily to augment the same . A letter was announced by the W . M . as having been received from Bro . J . M . Kerr , P . M . 730 , and P . P . G . S . of Wks ., now resident in India , and the brethren hailed with delight the news that health and prosperity attended him . The lodge was then closed by Bro . L . Eccles , the W . M .
WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 7 64 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , an Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when a large number of the members and many visitors attended . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . Hans B . Olsen , and being supported by his officers the lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last regular
lodge , at which Bro . H . Lamb , S . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , were read and confirmed , also the minutes of a lodge of emergency . The Treasurer ' s account , which had been duly audited , were read , and showed a substantial balance to the credit of the lodge . In due course the W . M . elect was duly presented by Bro . E . Hudson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , to the W . M . for
installation , and at a large Board of Installed Past Masters Bro . Olsen very accurately and with much care performed that ceremony . Bro . Lamb , after being placed in the chair of K . S ., was duly saluted , and then invested Bro . Olsen as l . P . M . Bro . E . Hudson delivered the addresses in a very effective manner . The W . M . appointed and invested the following as officers for the year : Bros . 1 .
Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . I . G ., as S . W . ; W . Hodge , J . W . j J . Monkman , Sec ; R . Clennett , S . D . ; T . H . Simpson , J . D . ; W . Ryan , I . G . j E . Hudson , P . M ., D . C , J . E . R . Hurworth , Org . ; C Forslind and J . Lily , Stwds . ; and W . Atkinson , Tyler . Bro . R . B . Harpley , P . M ., had been unanimously re-elected Treasurer , an office which he has held to the satisfaction of the brethren for many years .
"Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren and the lodge was closed . Among those present were Bros . Harpley , Coxon , Hudson , Tate , Lane , Carter , Baumann , Mayson , Stonehouse , and Sinclair , all Past Masters of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . A . Knowles , P . P . G . D . ; E . Nixey , W . M . 531 , P . G .
Stwd . of England ; R . W . Simpson , W . M . 1862 , Prov . G . D . ; J . Metcalfe , P . M . 531 ; M . Harrison , P . M . 531 ; A . Farmer , P . M . in , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Belk , R . Richardson , and C . Atbey , of 531 ; T . Metcalf , P . M . ; W , Barlow , G . T . Walker , of 1 S 62 ; T . W . Bagnall , 48 ; and others .
The banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , and served in the usual excellent manner , so well appreciated by the brethren of the Hartlepools and neighbourhood . The W . M . presided , and was ably supported by more than fifty brethren and visitors .
After the usual loyal toasts had been given and responded to , Bro . Knowles proposed in a few but very expressive words "The Health of the W . M . " whose career he had watched in Freemasonry , and heartily congratulated him on attaining the position as W . M . of a lodge to which he , Bro . Knowles , had been a regular visitor since its formation .
Bro . Lamb , who was received with applause , in responding , thanked Bro . Knowles for the manner in which he had proposed his health , he knew that Bro . Knowles had seen many good men and distinguished Masons occupy that chair , and it was pleasing to know that those Past Masters
still took a very active interest in the lodge , so that whilst feeling diffident as to his own abilities , he hoped by their assistance and the good working of the officers to maintain the high position which the lodge had always held . Before sitting down he would propose "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . H . B . Alsen , who had so well held the reins of office as W . M . for the past year . They all knew
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ard which could be compressed into a paper , it was his ¦ J ? ,,. Jutv to do so through the medium of the lodge . T KS only a debt justly due to the lodge , and fortun-Vlv it was also the best course for the brother in question ursue because by no other means could he without t 0 P „„ . Cnr even with it ) , appeal to so large a number of
£ r « ted readers and competent critics . Bro Speth thanked the W . M . and brethren , not only f r the kindness shown him on the present occasion , but 1 o for their unvarying readiness to fall in with any proa s 1 , vh ' , ch he considered might benefit the lodge . The jPst instance was that of the W . M . consenting , much to to
oainst his first inclination , accompany mm cne > -onf ent He thought , however , the W . M . was now glad he had changed his mind . In the Old Charges it is enacted that " no fellow at any time go from his fellows of the lodge to any town adjoining except he have a fellow with him to witness that he was in honest place and civil company . " The brethren would observe that the ordinance had been
strictly carried out in their case , as , from the moment of starting till their return to Dover , they had never been absent from each other's sight for io minutes at a stretch , and they were both ready to vouch for the absolute propriety of the other ' s conduct and company . As the W . Master had fraternally found fault with him , he would not
attemp t to rebut the accusation , though he should venture to put in a p lea of justification and to rely upon the final words which had been uttered from the chair as affording all the evidence that would be requisite to support it . The cordiality and warmth of their reception in Holland and Belgium had , indeed , exceeded by far his
own most sanguine anticipations , but the appreciation of the special labours of the lodge , which they had everywhere met with , he regarded as of very hopeful augury for the continued prosperity of the Outer as well as of the Inner Circles of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge . The remaining toasts were— "The Correspondence Circle , " replied to by Bros . A . Howell and W . Watson ,
the latter of whom observed that he had travelled 200 rciles to attend the meeting , and nothing had given him greater pleasure than to listen to the proceedings in lodge ; "The Visitors , " for whom Bro . Richardson made a suitable response ; and a solemn toast in memory of the late Emperor Frederick , eloquently proposed by the S . W ., Bro . Simpson .
DERBY . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . 253 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Mascnic Hall , Gowerstreet , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Rev . C . T . Bromwich , W . M . ; W . Silver Hall , I . P . M . ; R . L . Homer Mole , S . W . ; J . H . Clarke , J . W . ; Wm . Naylor , P . G . S . B . England , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec ,
Treas . ; H . V . Edwardes , Sec . ; A . Woodiwiss , P . M ., as S . D . ; T . H . Boam , J . D . ; H . A . Bemrose , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , as I . G . j E . R . Ward , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W ., D . of C ; W . Stone , Tyler j M . F . Smith , Org . ; T . Cox , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W . ; I . B . Coulson , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thomas Hall , P . P .
J . G . W . ; Dr . J . Murray Lindsay , W . H . Wheeldon , J . 0 . Manton , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; and the following visitors : Bros . J . Monck , W . M . 802 ; George Johnson , W . M . 1085 ; and others . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and , on the motion of Bro . Percy Wallis , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Thos . Cox , P . M ., the Charity votes belonging to the different chairs of
the lodge were ordered to be concentrated on the W . M . s chair . Mr . H . M . Hobson , who had been previously elected , was then most impressively initiated by the W . M ., the charge being well delivered by Bro . Clarke , J . W . After a candidate had been proposed by Bro . Mole , S . W ., seconded by Bro . Wallis , P . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the lower hall for refreshment .
LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . After some preliminary business ( presided over by Bro . W . Bluneum , I . P . M . ) , the chair was taken by Bro . W . R . Roberts , W . M ., who was supported
by Bros . Isaac Turner , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . H . Veevers , P . M . ; W . Evans , P . M . ; Edgar Dow , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Pedersen , P . M ., Treas . ; and other leading members . The visitors included Bros , W . W . Webster , W . M . 1713 ; R . J . Kynaston , P . M . 1393 ; A . H .. Hallwood , W . M . iso 5 ; R . Focte . P . P . G . Treas . ; T . H . W .
Walker , P . M . 1675 ; D . Gabtielsen , P . M . 1502 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . D . ; H . H . Smith , P . P . A . G . D . C ; and 11 . King-Ellison , W . M . 1350 . The presentation of Bro . Edgar Dow for installation was made by Bros . Evans and Turner , and the impressive ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . W . R . Roberts ,
the retiring Master , to whom a cordial vote of thanks was subsequentl y given . The following were the officers invested . Bros . William R . Roberts , I . P . M . ; E . R . Latham , f-W . j D . Dunkel , J . W . ; A . Pedersen , P . M ., Treas . Ire-elected for the fifth time ); B . Allenby , Sec ; H . P . Cowell , Org . ; J . Phelan , S . D . ; ] . Edwards , J . D . ; A . ^ unn , l . G . j P . Rcose , E . R . Makin , and J . Solomon , Rewards ; J . L . HoughtonP . M . D . C ; I . Turner
, , , 1 'ML , P . G . S . ; and Malcolm , Tyler . Before the business was closed , the I . P . M . was presented with a valuable jewel in recognition of his valuable seranT tne . lodge - Bro . Casey served an excellent dinner , Snu a musical programme was given by Bros . Handford , , „ i p ' Williams , Gabrielsen , West , Barker , Kkkham , a » u Greenless .
( N W ° 0 LWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge « .-. . ° , " 7 °° ) . —The installation meeting of the above influena lodge took place on the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , elect m'Stre ? t ' when Br 0 ' Dr- J- F ' H" Botterel ) . Vv-Mof ti i j Wltn tne usua ' ceremonies , placed in the chair I P M i > ge and saI « ted with 1 he honours due . The A \ al ; ' , F G Nichols , was the Installing officer , and inv . ^ L . ° . admirabl y . The new W . M . appointed and
H fw ¦ : •* 1 mcers as Allows : Bros . S . H . Weston , S . W . ; Chan . % A - ' " Rev ' - Jamblin , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., P P i p rT P arke » P - -. Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., I . D- Bi ' l "' ' - J- Wharton , S . D . ; W . E . Saltaw , D . c ' . 4 \ Down » J-G . ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M ., ceremonv ty ' u Hewett Stwd At the conclusion of the nv , which was a most finished and masterly per-
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formance , Bro . Nichols was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and was also presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel for service rendered to the lodge during the past year , and further as a mark of the esteem of the brethren . Bro . Nichols having returned thanks , the lodge was closed . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Dr . H .
Burnays , P . M . ; N . D . Livesay , P . M . ; Dr . A . Sharpe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Sussex ; A . Burnett , P . J . Wheeler , and F . Hickson , of the lodge ; C . H . Lawson , W . M . 913 ; R . J . Cook , P . M . 913 ; W . D . Keeble , S . W . and W . M , elect 913 ; W . Sanders , I . G . 913 ; W . C . Taylor , A . D . C . 913 ; G . W . Clifton , 913 ; D . K . Somers , 913 ; J . J . Collins , 913 ; B . Hammond , 913 ; R . J . Naylor , W . M . 700 ; W . Webber , J . W . 700 ; H . Atkins , P . M . 1261 ; E , Morris , J . W . 1789 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1672 ; and others .
The banquet was served in the Hall , under the superintendence , and by , Bro . W . Moulder , P . M . Sidney Lodge , and was of the best . "The Health of the Oueen and the Craft , " and that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , " having been drank , that of " The Pro and Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Denton .
Bro . Denton said they had coupled his name with a toast to which he had no claim , as he most certainly was not an officer of the Grand Lodge of England , with whom that toast was always associated ; but if they would allow him to speak then on behalf of the Prov G . Lodge of Kent , in which he held the position of a Past Grand Deacon , he would do so with pleasure . Consent having been given , Bro . Denton went on to express his
thanks , and assured them it afforded him very great pleasure to occupy such a position in such a province , where service of any soit under the Prov . G . Master , Earl Amherst , and the Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Eastes , was an honour the proudest might aspire to . The officers of the P . G . Lodge did their best for the interests of the Craft , both in and out of the province , and on their behalf he thanked them for the toast .
The l . P . M . then said he rose with a great deal of pleasure to propose "The Health of the W . M . of the Floience Nightingale Lodge for the ensuing year , " because of the valuable assistance rendered to him by Bro . Botterell during his year of office , and also with every confidence that he would fill his high office to their satisfaction . It might not be known to them all that Bro . Botterell had
felt some little hesitation on taking office on account of his health , which he thought might not allow of him attending to the duties attached to it so much as he would like to do but knowing their esteemed W . M . ' s many excellent qualities , he thought that he ( Bro . Botterell ) mi ght safely take
the position , as he and they all felt it an honour to have such an excellent Mason at the head of their affairs . He trusted Bro . Botterell would go on , and as it was said in their Sublime ritual , "May God give him health and strength to carry out the duties of his high office . " He asked them to drink the toast in bumpers .
Bro . Botterell , who was loudly cheered on rising to respond , said they all knew how pleased and proud he was to be the Master of their ancient and honourable lodoe but unfortunately he was compelled to say that he should not be able to attend to the duties—well , as Bro . Nichols had put it , " so much as he should have liked to ; " but he felt some consolation in knowing that he left them in the
hands of one who was not only fully able , but fully willing , to carry those duties out . He alluded to his friend , Bro ! Fred . Nichols . If in the course of the duties he ' ( Bro . Botterell ) had to do , and did do , they should suffer from sins of omission , or commission , he trusted they would overlook it . He also felt a little comfort in going away to know that he left the lodge in good hands , and , further
that his health had been drunk by such sp lendid fellows as the members of the Florence Nightingale Lodge . The names of Bros . Lawson , Jolly , and Naylor were coupled with the toast of " The Visitors , " and . , in reply , Bro . Lawson said that was the third time he had ' attended the Florence Nightingale Lodge during his year of office as Master of the Pattison Lodge , and had always found
the right hand of fellowship held out to him by every one of its members . He felt sure that if the W . M . had an opporunity of doing any work , it would be done well . He wished him a speedy recovery to health and strength , and when he returned , well and able to carry out his duties he
would meet with the hearty support of every member of the lodge , and a welcome home by every Mason in the district . Bro . Jolly having briefly responded , Bro . Naylor also wished the W . M . a speedy return to health , and a safe return to the lodge and brethren .
The Worshipful Master then in eloquent terms proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , " and , in response , Bro . Nichols said he felt himself rather awkwardly placed in responding for the Past Masters , especially as he had only been one a few hours , yet he took it that the success
of the lodge rested upon the Past Masters in a great degree , and he should be at all times willing to listen and learn at the hands of those who had preceded him , and as they had done to him so would he do all that he could to support the W . M . in carrying out the duties of his office . He would now leave the toast in the hands of
Bro . Clarke , who said that some 19 years ago he was much in the same position as Bro . Nichols was now , and knew very little about the duties and responsibilities of a Past Master , but so far as the working of the lodge was concerned , never had he seen it done better than at the present time . It was a pleasure to the Past Masters to know that . It showed lhat the brethren took an interest
in the work , and that gave the old members an incentive to go on and keep up the lodge by every means in their power . He was sorry the W . M . was going away , but if there was one thing more than another that would help to bring him back it was the knowledge that he was the Master of the lodge , which would welcome him home with heart and hand . He cordially thanked them for the toast .
The toast of "The Officers" was coupled with the names of the S . W . and J . W ., who severally responded . "The Masonic Press" was responded to by Bro . Jolly , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . Nichols presided at the piano , and Bros . Clifton , Hammond , Nichols , Aglett , and Jolly sang or recited , thus adding their mite to the happy and harmonious occasion .
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LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The yearly installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there was a numerous attendance . Bro . W . Stephenson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Joseph Sharpies , l . P . M . ; Robert Cain , P . P . G . S . B . j Jacob Comins , P . M . ; D . Davies , P . M . ; J . W . Ballard ,
P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; George Gordon , P . M . ; Daniel H . Ogley , S . W ., W . M . elect j and Geo . Beeken , P . M ., Treas . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . T . Britten , l . P . M . 1756 ; O . W . Saunderson , l . P . M . 1609 ; E . Cattrall , P . M . 203 ; J . Phelan , J . D . 594 ; G . A . Harradon , l . P . M . 1713 ; Thomas Roberts , P . M . 673 ; Walter C . Erwin , P . P . A . G . S . ; Thos . Guile , W . M . 1325 j John
Williams , P . M . 1182 , P . P . S . G . D ., and others . Bro . Ogley was presented for installation by Bros . Ballard , P . M ., and Cain , and the ceremony was satisfactorily performed by Bro . Joseph Sharpies , l . P . M . Bro . Ogley then invested his colleagues in office as under : Bros . W . Stephenson , l . P . M .: C . W . Hieson , S . W . ; T . H . Evans
J . W . j George Beeken , P . M ., Treas . ; Alfred Clayton , Sec ; R . H . Frazer , S . D . ; Wm . Gosling , J . D . j C . G . Groves , I . G . ; T . P . Hodgson , E . Roberts , jun ., and S . S . Heath , Stwdsj John Humphreys , P . M ., D . C . j and W . Hudson , Org . Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . Before the lodg-e closed , the W . M ., Bro . Ogley , presented the l . P . M . with a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel .
CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall . Bro . Layland Eccles , W . M ., opened the lodge , the following brethren being present , viz .: Bros . G . Tootell , S . W . ; S . Farmer , J . W . ; T . Sharpies , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bradshaw , l . P . M . ; J . Hopkinson , P . M . 1032 ; C .
C . Richmond , S . D . ; B . P . France , R . G . Anderson , S . Widdows , Org . ; P . Yates , P . M . ; and J . Edge . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the correspondence was read and laid on the Secretary's table . The lodge proteeded to elect the Worshipful Master and other officers for the ensuing year , and all the appointments were unanimous , as follows : Bro . Geo . Tootell , W . M . ; L .
Eccles , Treas . ; T . Sharpies , Stwd . ; and J . Jolly , 10 3 , Tyler . On the proposition of Bro . T . Sharpies , P . M . and Treas ., Past Masters' jewels were voted to the present W . M . and the l . P . M . Bro . J . Sinclair , of 16 9 ( S . C ) , was elected a joining member . Bro . S . Farmer proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring W . M ., and eulogised him for his great energy and successful working of the lodge ; the motion was supported by several brethren , unanimously
carried , and suitably acknowledged . The sum of £ 2 2 s . was voted from the Lodge Charity Fund to be given to a brother now in sickness and distress , and several sums were given voluntarily to augment the same . A letter was announced by the W . M . as having been received from Bro . J . M . Kerr , P . M . 730 , and P . P . G . S . of Wks ., now resident in India , and the brethren hailed with delight the news that health and prosperity attended him . The lodge was then closed by Bro . L . Eccles , the W . M .
WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 7 64 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , an Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when a large number of the members and many visitors attended . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . Hans B . Olsen , and being supported by his officers the lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last regular
lodge , at which Bro . H . Lamb , S . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , were read and confirmed , also the minutes of a lodge of emergency . The Treasurer ' s account , which had been duly audited , were read , and showed a substantial balance to the credit of the lodge . In due course the W . M . elect was duly presented by Bro . E . Hudson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , to the W . M . for
installation , and at a large Board of Installed Past Masters Bro . Olsen very accurately and with much care performed that ceremony . Bro . Lamb , after being placed in the chair of K . S ., was duly saluted , and then invested Bro . Olsen as l . P . M . Bro . E . Hudson delivered the addresses in a very effective manner . The W . M . appointed and invested the following as officers for the year : Bros . 1 .
Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . I . G ., as S . W . ; W . Hodge , J . W . j J . Monkman , Sec ; R . Clennett , S . D . ; T . H . Simpson , J . D . ; W . Ryan , I . G . j E . Hudson , P . M ., D . C , J . E . R . Hurworth , Org . ; C Forslind and J . Lily , Stwds . ; and W . Atkinson , Tyler . Bro . R . B . Harpley , P . M ., had been unanimously re-elected Treasurer , an office which he has held to the satisfaction of the brethren for many years .
"Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren and the lodge was closed . Among those present were Bros . Harpley , Coxon , Hudson , Tate , Lane , Carter , Baumann , Mayson , Stonehouse , and Sinclair , all Past Masters of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . A . Knowles , P . P . G . D . ; E . Nixey , W . M . 531 , P . G .
Stwd . of England ; R . W . Simpson , W . M . 1862 , Prov . G . D . ; J . Metcalfe , P . M . 531 ; M . Harrison , P . M . 531 ; A . Farmer , P . M . in , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Belk , R . Richardson , and C . Atbey , of 531 ; T . Metcalf , P . M . ; W , Barlow , G . T . Walker , of 1 S 62 ; T . W . Bagnall , 48 ; and others .
The banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , and served in the usual excellent manner , so well appreciated by the brethren of the Hartlepools and neighbourhood . The W . M . presided , and was ably supported by more than fifty brethren and visitors .
After the usual loyal toasts had been given and responded to , Bro . Knowles proposed in a few but very expressive words "The Health of the W . M . " whose career he had watched in Freemasonry , and heartily congratulated him on attaining the position as W . M . of a lodge to which he , Bro . Knowles , had been a regular visitor since its formation .
Bro . Lamb , who was received with applause , in responding , thanked Bro . Knowles for the manner in which he had proposed his health , he knew that Bro . Knowles had seen many good men and distinguished Masons occupy that chair , and it was pleasing to know that those Past Masters
still took a very active interest in the lodge , so that whilst feeling diffident as to his own abilities , he hoped by their assistance and the good working of the officers to maintain the high position which the lodge had always held . Before sitting down he would propose "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . H . B . Alsen , who had so well held the reins of office as W . M . for the past year . They all knew