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of the funds of the lodge . The presentation was acknowledged in appropriate language by Bro . Atkinson . The jewel , which was universally admired , was supplied by Bro . G . Kenning , of London , Liverpool , & c . The members and visitors , to the number of about 150 , subsequently sat down to a most recherche banquet , supplied by Bro . Capper ( Messrs . Gait and Capper ) , to which , it is almost needless to add , minute attention and

hearty justice was paid . Bro . VV . Savage , W . M ., presided , and he was supported by a brilliant gathering of " our Masonic rulers . " The toast of "The Queen" having been given with musical honours , the VVTM . proposed " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family ; " and "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ,

and the Grand Officers . " Bro . Alpass , who responded on behalf of the Grand Officers , said that to be appointed to office in the Grand Lodge of England was one of the highest houours to which any Mason could possibly aspire . He fully estimated the value of the dignity which had been conferred upon him . He would feel it his duty to exert himself still more if possible in the advancement of Freemasonry , and in its

well-government . In no place had he learned so much of what was considered the best government of the Craft as in the meetings of Grand Lodge . Those meetings were not reported in the Press , for very good reasons ; and , altho ugh a report was published under the supervision of the Grand Lodge , it did not give a full idea of what took p lace there —of the importance of the discussions and the importance of the decisions that were come to in that representative

body . They would receive from the G . Secretary s office a copy of the proposed revised Book of Constitutions . The G . Lodge recognising its truly representative character was not satisfied with merely sending a copy of the revised Constitutions to the Grand Secretary of each province for them to be submitted to the consideration of the Provincial Grand Lodges , but they decided that acopy should be sent to every lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England ,

so that all might have an opportunity of expressing an opinion upon the subject . He trusted that the Dramatic Lodge would not take the communication which they would receive on the question as a matter of course , but that they would appoint a Committee of Past Masters , go into the subject carefully , and give their opinion alter full consideration ; for when once the revision was completed , it was very likely that many vears would elapse before any chance

would be again made . There was another subject to which he would call their attention—it would come in an unofficial manner before the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire at its meeting in Southport—and that was the Royal College of Music , which had been so warmly taken up by their Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Prince of Wales . An appeal was to be made to them as Freemasons to assist in the establishment of the College ; and he ( Bro .

Alpass ) did not think he could bring the matter before a better audience for the first time than the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge . There were many brethren of the musical profession amongst them , and they above all others ought to be able to tell those who knew very little about music whether such an institution was required or not . The College was to answer the purpose of similar institutions in the continental cities of Europe .

If such an institution then was required in this country , although the object was not strictly connected with Freemasonry , yet from the respect and affection which they entertained for the M . W . G . M ., and as a matter of loyalty to His Royal Hi g hness , the brethren would give him all the assistance in their power . He could not conclude without expressing the great satisfaction which it gave him ( Bro . Alpass ) , and lie was sure every brother , to attend any of

the meetings of the Dramatic Lodge . He knew there was a large number of subscribing members in the lodge ; that it supplied a want to many professions that could not meet in the evening ; that it was doing a good work in Freemasonry ; that the Charities were not neglected hy its members ; and that the ritual and the woiking of the lodge were carried out in a manner that was not excelled by any lodge in that province .

He wished the brethren every prosperity . As long as the lodge was conducted on the lines upon whichit had been conducted in the past , he was convinced that its prosperity would be great in the future . Bro . Mackenzie proposed "The V . W . D . G . M ., and R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ; the R . VV . D . Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Col . Stanley ; and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge of West

Lancashire , Present and Past . " He remarked that it was the heartfelt wish of every Mason that Bro . the Earl of I-athom might belong spared b y the Great Architect of the Universe to rule over his province with that honour and success which had hitherto attended him . In Col . Stanley , the Prov . Grand Master had a lieutenant who had ably seconded his best intentions . Speaking of the appointments to the various offices in the Prov . Grand Lodge , bro .

Mackenzie said that every brother recognised that in the selections which were made the efficiency , the good government , and the well-being of the Craft were kept in view , fne Liverpool Dramatic Lodge had not yet received any share of the honours of the Prov . Grand Lodge ; but they could afford to be patient , and he hoped the time was not 'ar distant when distinction would thus he conferred upon ° ne of their Body .

Bro . Newell , ( ex-Mayor of Bootle ) in acknowledging the tku' ' ' ^ ' ° * fathom was fully deserving of all f honour and respect they could show to him . He was at all times ready and willing to help in every good work , althoug h it might involve a long journey and great personal inconvenience . The brethren were aware of the satisfactory manner in which the imposing ceremony at yreston was carried out . and he must sav that the Prov . G .

'" aster was much pleased with the * support which he received from the brethren of his province on that occasion , wo . Newell added that he had attended all the installainT- * t ' dramatic Lodge , and had particular pleasure n doing so this year , the new W . M . being an intimate lend of his own . Individually and collectively the "' "Cers Of the Prn „ r . ri .,,, 1 I . « , !< ,. •wUhert Rrr . S . ivaof

jl" ' , strength , and happiness during his year of office , t ] , •Clayton , who also replied , said he was sure that j was no lodge in the province where work was better ofltt" " Dramatic , and he hoped before long some ™ e honours of the Grand Lodge would fall to it . Mast ^ "stalling Master , in g iving " The Worshipful , 3 S 'er , said all would agree with him that Bro . Savage

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was well fitted for the office which he had undertaken ; he was a thoroughly good-natured brother , a most efficient officer , and a very enthusiastic Mason . In installing him in the chair , the lodge had , to use a homely phrase , ' " put the right man in the right place . " The W . M ., in responding , observed that to be Master of any lodge was a very high honour , but to be Master of such a lodge as the Dramatic was , he thought , one of the

proudest honours that a Mason could have bestowed upon him . He asked the brethren to accept his heartfelt thanks for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast . He then proposed "The Installing Master , " and , in doing so , said the brethren must have been very much touched with the manner in which the I . P . M . had conducted the ceremony . They all knesv the untiring zeal which Bro . Atkinson had displayed in advancincr the interests of

Freemasonry , and that he had been particularly zealous in promoting the prosperity of the Dramatic Lodge . The brethren of the lodge wishing to recognise his services , had subscribed for a slight token of their esteem ; and on their behalf he ( the W . M . ) now presented Bro . Atkinson with a very handsome and valuable diamond ring . The members of the lodge had subscribed to this testimonial with a right willing heart , and they had , too , not forgotten Bro .

Atkinson ' s good lady , to whom they presented a pair of beautiful bracelets , with their kindest wishes for her health and happiness . Bro . Atkinson , in acknowledging the presentation , said he had already had very substantial marks of their appreciation . As Secretary , he received a handsome testimonial ; that afternoon a further acknowledgment of his slight services was made ; and he had now to thank them for a third

mark of their approbation . He thanked them for their kindness , both to himself and to his wite , who was as enthusiastic as her husband in her wishes for the welfare of the Dramatic Lodge . He would always take a deep interest in the lodge , and his services would be at their disposal in the future as in the past . The other toasts were "The Newly-Initiated Brethren , " responded to by Bros . B . Hughes and A . Gordon .

"Our visiting Brethren , " coupled with the names of Bros . Erwin , P . M ., Windsor , P . M ., and Molyneux , P . M . " The Masonic Charities , " given in eloquent terms by Bro . R . Brown , P . G . Treasurer , and acknowledged in suitable terms by Bro . R . Martin , P . M . 1182 , Hon Sec . of the VVe . ^ t Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . "The Musical Brethren , " responded to by Bro . J . P . Bryan , W . M . 1035 and Bro . R . BurgessJ . W . to the

, , , latter of whom was presented a handsome Organist ' s jewel , in recognition of his valuable services for six years as organist of the Dramatic Lodge . " The Past Masters , " acknowledged by Bros . MacKcnzie , P . M ., and > andbrook , P . M . ; and " Ihe Officers of the Lodge , " which was coupled with the names of Bros . J . L . Shrapnall , S . W ., R . Burgess ,

J . W ., and J . M . Boyd , Secretary . The pleasure of the gathering was greatly enhanced by the musical contributions of Bros . F . J . Stimson , W . Lewis , J . Muir , J . P . Bryan , W . Chambers , J . H . Greenwood , J . Busfield , J . Skeaf , J . Cantor , and J . J . Monk . A clever prologue , which had been specially written for the occasion , was spoken by Bro . E . Brammall , who also delighted every one by one of his characteristic sketches .

NORTH WALSHAM . —Suffield Lodge ( No . 1 S 08 ) . — 1 he installation meeting of this rising young lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Angel Hotel , under very auspicious circumstances . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . A . R . J . VVoolbright , who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . G . T . Plumbly , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; G . W . Rogers , W . M . elect , S . W . ; John Boyce , P . M ., 52 , 2 ' 3 , P . P . S . G . D . Treas . ;

D . G . F . Gaul , J . W . ; Horace Randall , S . D . ; N . B . Webster , J . D . ; Archibald Bullard , P . M . 1500 , P . G . A . D . C , M . C ; John Dixon , Org . ; E . Wilkin , gSS , S 07 , acting I . G . ; C . Barnes , Hon . Sec . ; and E . Hollidge , T y ler . Among the brethren present were : Bros . J . C Firman , P . M . 71 ; C VV . Bacon , P . G . Steward , 213 , 1500 ; Josiah Cooke , j . J . Harvey , B . Searman , VV . H . Hardingham , Edward Poulson , Robt . Bacon , Rev . George Sharley , W . H . Hornor , H . Lovelace , A . M . Burrows , John

Churchyard , Francis Tann , Edmond Skipper , and C . F . Rump . Among the visitors were : Bros . John Ethetedge , P . M . 100 , P . G . J . D . ; Major Wm . Dods , P . P . G . J . W . Suffolk ; J . B . King , Du Poits Pan Lodge , Kimberley , South Africa ; P . Soman , P . G . Steward ; Henry Pitt , R . J . Silburn , 213 ; VV . F . Stratford , Geo . Hammond , VV . A . Bishop . J . P . Batch , 1273 ; John Atkinson , 1331 ; G . B . Jay , VV . M . ; J . Harper , I . P . M . ; Quarter Master F . Mills , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . B . ; R . H . Gissing , Jesse Weyer , VV . W . Wamer , G . S . Smith , M . j . Bailey , 1500 ; and J . VV . Browne , P . G . Steward S 07 ( Freemason ) . After the minutes of the previous meeting of the lodge had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . G . IV . Rogers was proceeded with , which was efficiently performed by Bros . A . Bullard and J . Harper , the latter rendering the charges in an excellent and pleasing

manner . Bro . Rogers having been placed in the chair of K . S ., proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . A . R . J . VVoolbright , I . P . M . ; D . G . F . Gaul , S . W . ; H . Randall , J . W . ; Rev . G . Sharley , Chap . ; N . B . Webster , S . D . ; H . Lovelace , J . D .,- A . Bullard , P . M ., D . C ; Chas . Barnes , Sec . ; J . Boyce , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Dixon , Org . ; E . Skipper , I . G . ; W . H . Horner , Stwd ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler . Some further desultory business having been transacted ,

and " Hearty good wishes" having been given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a most recherche banquet , provided in Bro . Firman's usual style , Bro . Cooke supplying the desert . At the conclusion ot the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to . In the course of the evening Bro . C . VV . Bacon rose and

said : Brethren , your W . M . has done me the high honour of intrusting me with the gavel to perform a duty which you will all agree is a most pleasing one ; that duty is to present to our late W . M ., Bro . A . J . R . Woolbright , a Past Master's jewel on his retiring from the chair . Addressing Bro . Woolbright , Bro . Bacon proceeded : Bro .

VVoolbright : Ten months ago I had the gratifying pleasure of becoming a joining member of this lodge , and since that time I have witnessed the earnest , faithful , and loving spirit with which you have worked the lodge , administered the charges , and preserved the ancient landmarks of our Order . There is not one of us but will miss your kindly and cheer-

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msr word , your charitable feelings and power of consolation . When we look around , on every side we see amongst us mementos of your year ' s work , and above all the evidence of that which is so dear to you and so valuable to us , the increased prosperity of our lodge , which has been mainly due to your indefatigable , exemplary and self-sacrificing exertions , the success ol which , under God ' s blessing , has

contributed in a very marked degree to the spread of Masonry in general , and its progress in particular to this province . Now that you are called upon to vacate that proud and honorable position , the occupation of the chair of K . S . to your successor , believe me , you carry with you the best feelings of us all , and the brethren of tins lodge generally regret parting from the presidency of

one so esteemed and beloved ; yet we are comforted in the hope that we shall still and always have the pleasure of your presence amongst us , and that you will long continue to bestow upon us the same kindly spirit of advice and guidances you havehitherto | donemostf aithfully j and the hope that your life may be spared for years to come to assist and guide us in our affairs is the earnest wish and

prayer of the whole of the brethren of the Sulfield Lodge I now present you with a Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by the brethren of this lodge , and , in doing so , we wish you to accept it as a mark of our esteem and regard ; and we feel that in subscribing for and presenting this pleasing testimony to you , it is to us a labour of love . Bro . Woolbright , may the G . A . O . T . U . spare your life as a blessi ' mr

amongst us tor many years to come ; and that in the future you and your children may look with pride upon this testimony of the esteem and love which now exists between you and your Masonic brethren , and feel proud of your connections with the Suffield Lodge . Bro . VVoolbright responded in a very effective manner . In the course of his remarks in acknmvlrd < r } n < r fh „ , cc .- cf .

ance he had during his year of office received from the becretary , Bro . C . Barnes , desired to mark the appreciation of the same by presenting to Bro . Barnes asilver egg stand . Bro . Barnes ably responded and thanked the I . P . M . for his kind present . The jewel presented to Bro . Woolbright , which was an exceedingly handsome one , bears the followimr inscrintion

on the back : "Presented to Bro . A . R . J . Woolbright , I . P . M ., by the officers and brethre n of Lodge Suffield , No . 1 S 0 S , as a mark of their esteem , September 27 th , 1 SS 2 . " Bro . Boyce then started a subscription among the brethren for a Past Masters jewel for P . M . Bro . Plumbly , an old and very worthy Mason who has done much to

increase me prosperity ot the Suffield Lodge . The evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner , some excellent singing being rendered by the brethren . We congratulate Bro . Rogers on his elevation , and trust that he may have an opportunity of evincing to the brethren his proficiency in the Cralt by having plenty of work . We also desire to congratulate the lodge upon its " -eneral success . ' "

NEWPORT , SALOP . —Audley Lodge ( No . iSnG ) . — 'Ihe first meeting of the season was held on the 26 th ult ., in the lodge-room , Town Hall . The W . M ., Bro . John Bodenham , P . P . S . G . W . North Wales and Shropshire , P . G . Ireas . Staffordshire , presided , and was supported by Bros . Lieut .-Col . Masefield , S . W . ; C . R . Gordon , D . D ., Prov . G . Chap ., J . W . ; James Smart , P . M .. P . P . G .

Org . ; 1 W . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and a full muster of the members of the lodge . The occasion was invested with special interest by the presenreof VV . Bro . VV . MaseHeld , Grand Std . Br ., P . D . P . G . M . Worcestershire , who is a native of Newport and an honorary member of the lodge . During the recess an address of congratulation , signed bv all the members nf the

lodge , was presented to Bro . Masefield . This was now ordered to be entered on the minutes , and Bro . Masefield suitably acknowledged the compliment . At the close of the business the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided by Bro . Bird , which , by a singular coincidence , was held in the house where the venerable guest of the evening was born , eighty-two vears arro . The

building has , it is scarcely necessary to add , undergone various changes , both of business and of form , during the period that has elapsed . T 1 j , " V' '" P ° P ° s ! ng " The Officers of Grand Lodge , took occasion to remark on the probably unique circumstances under which Bro . Masefield was present and expressed the gratification of all the members of the lodtre at the honour reflerteH nn if V ... ! , •,,, ;„„ - „„ :. u

present with them , a native of the town whose Masonic career had commanded such deep and general respect and upon whom Grand Lod ge honours had been so well and worthily bestowed . The other visitors were Bros . James Senior , W . M . 72 O ; Charles Fleet , P . M . 117 ; and Duncan Guilding ( Brecon ) .

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LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE ( No ¦ " >) —This lodge met at Bro . McOiarmaid ' s , the Cambria Tavern , Cambria-road , Loughborough Junction on Monday last , when the following brethren , amongst others , were present : Bros . Banks , VV . M •Perkins , J . W . ; Westiey J . W . ; Littlewood . S . D . ; Sherr . ng , J . D . ; Cornock , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; McKmley , Sec ; Keyse , Miller , Parratt , MclJiarmaid , Heinnch , Warren , and Philns .

1 rie lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the fast lodge having been confirmed , the VV . M . ably rehearsed the ceretwmy of passing , Bro . Parratt having offered himself as a candidate . The First Sections of the becond and third Lectures were then worked by the J . W ., the brethren very efficiently answering the various questions . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .

SINCERITY LODGE ( No . i 74 ) . _ Th e above successful lodge continued its usual meetings on Monday last , at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C , when Bro . J . b . I'raser was W . M ., and had the support of Bros . Haslip , ir ; . u ;/ L raser ' J-W . ; J . Jones , Deacon ; Cohen , l . O . ; Job , Roberts , and others .

x , . S"t . opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Job being the candidate . Bro . Cohen worked the First , Second , Third , and l-ourth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren , afterwards working the First and Second Sections in the second Lecture . Bro . Roberts , 607 , was elected a mem