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day , the 2 fith ult , at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , at six p . m . There were present Bros . Thos . Foulkes , W . M . ; J . H . Bradshaw , I . P . M . ; R . B . Burgess , S . W . ; N . Robertson , J . W . ; Jas . VV . Burgess , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Knight , P . M ., Secretary ; John Holme , S . D . ; P . M . Campbell , J . D . ; John H . Erving , acting I . G . ; J- HodgsonOrganist ; M . WilliamsonTyler ; John Pemberton ,

, , P . M . 1264 , P . G . S . of VV . ; S . Gordon , VV . C . Fry , C . Slater , T . VV . Faithwait , John Davies , John Cook , H . Haycroft , R . B . Hughes , H . Mallinson , G . Wynn , VV . J . Bell , T . P . dayman , John Corlctt , T . Powell and others . Visitors : H . Williams , P . M . 1264 , P . G . A . D . of C ; VV . R . Reeve , 6 73 ; James Sampson , 673 ; Wm . Forrester , 103 s ; Robert Davies , 667 ; J- H . Vickerman ,

671 , ; and John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 . After the minutes of the previous lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Salter and Vickerman exp ressed a desire to go forward , and after having given proof of their proficiency , retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when tbe above-named brethren were rc-admitted and passed to the Degree of F . C .

by thc W . M . ; the tools being explained by the S . W . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bros . Faithwait and Vickerman , who had previously proved themselves worthy , were impressively raised by the W . M . to thc Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree . "Hearty good wishes " having been

expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the old lodge room , were an excellent banquet was provided . After the cloth was removed the W . M . submitted the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were dul y honoured . The brethren separated at an early hour , after having spent a very pleasant

evening . BRIGHTON . — Hova Ecclesia Lodge ( No . 14 ( 16 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday afternoon , the ist inst , at the lodgeroom , Old Ship Hotel . Bro . C . J . Smith , P . G . S ., W . M ., after initiating Mr . John Robert Hollor . d , M . P ., and Mr . Edgar Akerriian Dowell-Akerman , installed bis successor ,

Bro . Rev . E . Richards-Adams , P . G . Chap ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , performing the ceremony in that admirable manner for which he is so deservedly well famed . Bro . Richards-Adams then proceeded to invest his officers for the current year : Bros . H . Alexander Dowel ! , S . W . ; A . Marshall , J . W . ; Henty , Chaplain ; VV . H . German , Treasurer ; C . J . Smith , Secretary ; Capt .

Luttman-Jobnson , S . D . ; Captain Handley , J . D . ; Captain S . B . McWhinnie , D . of C ; A . Price , Steward ; C . VV . Kelly , Organist ; H . Price , I . G . ; and H . Hughes , Tyler . The retiring W . M ., Bro . C . J . Smith , was elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charities Committee , and was awarded not only a Past Master's collar jewel , but a gold bar , set with three brilliants , to the breast jewel he already

held . Thc lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to another room , where they sat down to a sumptuous banquet , supplied by the Bros . Bacon , whose catering gave the most perfect satisfaction , the viands being excellent , and the wines of thc choicest description . The usual Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , these being

agreeably interspersed by songs and pianoforte solos by several of the brethren . The Hova Ecclesia Lodge had long been noted for it perfect working , and the young Masons present were impressed by the excellence of the whole arrangements . Thc officers present were Bros . C . J . Smith , VV . VL ; Rev . Edward Richards-Adams , S . W . ; H . Alex . Dowell , J . W . ;

W . H . German , Treasurer ; Percy White , Secretary ; VV . H . Cockbuvn , S . D . ; Captain I . uttman-Johnson , J . D . ; S . B . McVVhinnie , D . of C . ; Captain Handley , I . G ' . ; C . VV . Kelly , Organist ; and T . Hughes , Tyler ; and the following brethren ( members of the lodge ) attended : J . C . Stratford , F . VV . Huth , C . P . Henty , ' A . Morley , H . D . Price , A . S . Price , P . Storr , VV . E . Dalbiac , G . Dalbiac ,

H . J . Pcrcival , G . R . Fife , T . Webster , Wedderburn , G . Macpherson , G . C . Griffiths , and A . Marshall . Among the visitors present were Bros . Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart * M . P ., R . VV . Prov . Grand Master of Sussex ; John Henderson Scott , the VV . Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , G . D . of England ; H . Davey , Mayor of Brighton , P . M . 732 , P . J . G . W . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G .

Secretary , P . M . 732 ; A . Crook , 315 ; A . Wellington , 207 ; H . Cheal , S 20 ; H . Home , P . P . G . S . B . 41 G ; VV . A . Tooth , 1 S 21 ; T . Packham , W . M . 315 ; VV . Kuhe , P . M . 271 , P . G . Organist England ; G . Smith , 732 , P . P'G . Pursuivant ; Gerard Ford , P . P . G . D . Lincoln , P . M . 271 ; A . Smith , W . M . 3 S ; E . E . Street , W . M . 56 ; T . Berry , 1 S 21 ; S . G . Ashby , 1 S 20 ; J . Anderson , P . M . 24 ; I . A .

Swornbourne , W . M . Gordon ; VV . Smith , P . M . 7 ^ 2 ; P . Huth , 40 ; VV . Skindle , S 51 ; W . A . Brodribb , S . W . 711 ; G . R . Lockyer , S . D . 31 s i R . Storr , 1 G 7 ; VV . II . Hodgkin , W . M . S 74 ; Ravenhill Pearce , 2 S 1 ; VV . T . Nell , W . M . 1636 ; C . Brand , J . D . 146 s ; VV . VV . Dalbiac , 1141 ; C . F . Lewis , W . M . 1465 ; T . Billing ; F . VV . Hvde , S . W . S = ; i ;

J . Dixon , 27 ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . P . M . Smith , W . M . 271 ; A . E . Blyth , S 41 ; J . F . Capon , W . M . 732 ; VV . T . Clark , J . W . 1829 ; ] . Large , 771 ; P . J . Emery , I . G . 50 , and 315 " ; A . King , Prov . G . Org ., J . D . 271 ; J . M . Reid , P . M . 732 ; J . L . Brigden , P . M . 732 ; J . Curtis , P . M . Southdown , P . M . 315 , & c . ; and H . H . Hughes , Asst , Tyler .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this highly successful lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday afternoon , the 27 th ult ., when there was what was generally voted the most enjoyable gathering since its consecration . Bro . J . B . Mackenzie , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was admirably supported by Bros . Lindo

Courtenay , I . P . M . ; W . 1 . Constantine , P . M ., M . C . ; J . Jackson , P . G . S . of VV . ; VV . Sandbrook , S . W . ; J . Atkinson , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , W . M . ( No . 1356 ) , Treasurer , Acting Secretary ; J . Pver , J . D . ; R . Burgess , Organist ; W . Savage , I . G . ; H . P . Squire , S . S . ; C . Courtenay , J . S . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The brethren present included Bros .

Hildyard , J . VV . Collinson , J . M . Boyd , James Shrapnell , Captain Crowley , VV . Addis , J . Ballard , P . F . Buck , D . Saunders , C . Burby , Brammail , C Campion , H . Round , J . J . Monk , A . E . Richardson , P . Lowndes , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Webster Williams , R . Williams , and others . The visitors' list was a thoroughly representative one , including the names of Bros . Dr . Kisch ( No . 2 ) 0 ) , T . Salter ( No . 241 ) , T . Roberts ( 673 ) , Walter Boulton , F . C . Packard , John ( "Jolly" ) Nash , C Heywood , Fairclough , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been unani-

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mously confirmed , the W . M . initiated Mr . Albert Gough , well known as a valuable member of the Carl Rosa Company ' s orchestra , into the Order ot the Ancient Free and Accepted . Bro . J . H . Greenwood , of Manchester , so well known in musical circles , was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . After business the brethren adjourned to banquet , and during the evening the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and

Masonic toasts , special prominence being given to " The Health of Bro . D . Saunders , " on his entering on the proprietary of the "Variety" show which bears his name . A most attractive entertainment was given by Bros . Boulton , Packard , "Jolly" Nash , "Billy" Richardson , Webster , Willliams , J . H . Greenwood , C . Heywood , A . Hemming , L . Courtenay , Brammail , Saunders , Fairclough , Burgess , and Collinson .

YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Monday , the 26 th ult , an emergency meeting of this lodge was held for the purpose of initiating a candidate . The W . M ., Bro . C . G . Padel , was present , and was supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland , I . P . M . ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; Geo . Simpson , J . W . ; Rev . J . Blake , as Chap . ; Geo . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; and a number of other brethren

and visitors . During the evening Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., on behalf of Bro . the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., presented to the lodge a curious old jewel , bearing a number of Masonic emblems , for which a vote of cordial thanks was passed . After the lodge was closed several toasts were honoured , and many of the brethren contributed songs to the harmony of the evening .

LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) - —Tbe annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge ( which was consecrated several years ago for the special purpose of meeting the requirements of the natives of the principality ) took p lace on Thursday afternoon , the 29 th ult , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and the success attending the celebration of the festival showed

how much the lodge has prospered under the fostering care of the worthy brethren who have filled the chief official places during its existence . Bro . J . R . Bottomley , W . M ., presided at the initial portion of the business , supported by Bros . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . ; Rev . E . T . Davies , Chap . ; D . S . Davies , P . M . ; T . Evans , S . W . ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . G . Reg ., P . M . ; J .

W . Johnson , J . W . ; VV . E . Coxon , Treas . ; R . Fairclough , Sec . ; H . Jones , J . D . ; H . Pritcliard , I . G . ; J . Hughes , T . H . VValker , and G . VV . Davies , Stewards ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The long list of visitors included Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 667 ; T . Holden , 11 S 2 ; J . Brotherton , 241 ; R . Jones , 11 S 2 ; E . Paull , Treas . 1356 ; J .

Houlding , P . G . S ., P . M . S 23 ; Dr . Bailey , P . M . 7 S 6 ,- T . Roberts , P . M . 673 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; VV . Sanderson , 1609 ; J . Keet , J . W . 1356 ; G . E . Hanmer , P . M . 10 S 6 ; J . Glitherow , Sec . 594 ; J . Parry , 1547 ; Dr . Telford , 7 S 6 ; VV . Cottrell , P . M . S 23 ; J " . T . Callow , P . G . Treas . ; | . R . Gocpel , P . P . G . D . C ; A . Woolrich , W . M . 1356 ; Capt Newman , P . G . R . ; J . B . MacKenzic , W . M . 1 C 09 ; C . Arden ,

S . W . 1356 ; J . P . Bryan , 1035 ; and others . The members of thc lodge included Bros . Covvell , Charney , Metcalfe , Mottershead , J . Price , E . F . Davies , G . Neville , J . Lee , VV . Jones , J . Lewis , J . Lloyd , H . Williams , G . Porter , E . Jones , R . Hichwiough , J . Ireland , J . Woods , J . Davies , VV . H . Rowlands , M . Jones , S . J . Hughes , and others . After the Third Degree had been given , Bro . I . R .

Bottomley , the retiring W . M ., proceeded to instal Bro . Thomas Evans in tbe chair of K . S . —a ceremony which be performed with remarkable effectiveness . The following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . J . R . Bottomley , I . P . M . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., M . C ; Dr . " | . K . Smith , P . P . G . R ., P . M . ; Rev . E . T . Davies , Chap . ; If . W . Parry , S . W . ( by proxy ); R . Fairclough , J . W . ; VV . E . Coxon , Treas . ; H . Jones and Dr .

J . Howard Pughe , Sees . ; John Hughes , S . D . ; T . H . VV . Walker , J . D . ; VV . C . Cowell , I . G . ; R . Jones , S . S . ; VV . H . Rowlands , J . S . ; G . Cliarney , A . S . ; and Bro . Williamson was unanimously re-elected Tyler . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent

banquet , provided by Bro . Fairhurst ( Fisk and Fairhurst , Castic-street ) , and during the evening a most artistic Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Bottomley , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge . The proceedings were greatly enhanced by the musical efforts of Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and R . Burgess , Org . 1609 .

LIVERPOOL . —Kirkdale Lodge ( No . 1756 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 2 Sth ult , at the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall . The lodge vvas opened at six o ' clock p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . W . Gick , assisted by the following officers and members : Bros . E . Johnson , I . P . M . ; H . Ferguson , S . W . ; J . Gricrson , J . W . ; R . E . Mitton , Treas . ; C . Bargery , Sec . ; T . Hayes , S . D . ; W . G . West , J . D . ; Jos . Croxton , acting I . G . ; Dr . Costine , R . T . Brillon , J . Keltic , A . H . Gaskell ,

A . Hamilton , G . H . Shearer , VV , Kitchen , J . Wheatley , I . Twccdley , 1 . H . Williams , Robt . Jude , J . D . Reader , A . Walls , VV . Philip , John Morton , A . Child , E . Wilson , VV . Fisher , and S . Bushell . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Leece , W . M . 10 S 6 ; Thos . Wakins , 249 ; J . Sykes , 249 ; R . Whitehead , 673 ; J . Pilling , Sec . 1393 ; J . Hughes , 1675 ; Jas . Casey , 10 S 6 ; and John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Davidson and was declared to be unanimous , and he , being in attendance , was regularly initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree ; the J . W . explaining the working tools and the S . W . delivering the ancient charge . The lod ge was then opened

in the becond Degree , and Bro . Walls having given proof of his proficiency retired . The lodge was then opened up , and the above-named brother was re-admitted , and raised to the Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The lodge was then closed down , and after the usual routine business had been transacted , the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony . There was no banquet

TEDDINGTON . —Sir "Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —The last meeting of the season of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Queen ' s-road , on Saturday , the 24 th ult , and was well attended . Among those present were Bros . R . Forge , W . M . ; Piller , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; John Hurst , P . G . A . P . Middx ., I . P . M . and Treas . ; Fitt , Sec . ; Linton , S . D . ; Goodchild , J . D . ; Stevens , I . G . ; Rawles , acting Tyler . Thc visitors were Bros . Mc lllwham ,

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P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; E . Hopvvood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Elsam . P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , P . M . 201 , W . M . Dobie ; £ ou , V , A J ; ' ° 9 > " Sams > J- - l 63 S ; Cox , 41 ; and I ' . VV . Smith , 1656 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Hill and Griffin were passed to the Degree of F . C , and Bros . Phelps and Steddenfeld raised

to the Degree of M . M . There being no other business before the lodge , it was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the " Clarence Hotel , where an excellent collation awaited them . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . E . Hopwood responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " The Health of the W . M . " was

cordially proposed by the I . P . M ., and most heartily drank by the brethren . The W . M . havingduly acknowledged the compliment , gave in very happy terms "The Health of the Visitors . " This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " was replied to in very fluent terms by Bro . Elsam . "The Health of the Past Master" followed . In proposing this toast the W . M . took occasion to speak of the zeal and energy displayed by the I . P . M . from the foundation

of the lodge to the present time . Although his duties as Treasurer had not been particularly onerous yet , be—the W . M . —hoped that in the future they would be of so important a nature as to require that amount of attention which their I . P . M . was so able to render . Bro . Hurst having responded , the toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Piller , S . W ., brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE ( No . 5 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst , at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Herbige , W . M . ; Barnett , S . W . ; Hayncs , J . W . ; Smallpiece , Prccpt . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; J . S . Fraser , S . D . ; Haines ,

J . D . ; Tarr , I . G . ; John Wood , Williams , J . S . Fraser , VV . Fraser , and others . Visitor : Bro . Henri Bud , Sir Thomas White Lodge , 1 S 20 . Lodge opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in

the Second and Third Degrees , and then resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . John VVood , beinga candidate for the Third Degree , answered the usual questions . The lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and Bro . Wood raised to the Degree of a M . M . Trie W . M . gave the Traditional History . Lodge closed in the three Degrees .

SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 1 74 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction vvas held on Monday , the 26 th ult , at Bro . Seaton ' s , Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C . There were present Bros . Cant , W . M . ; How , S . W . ; Whiting , J . W . ; Ellis , Sec ; F . Brown , S . D . ; C . Jones , I . G . ; Verry , P . M . ; Webb , P . M . ; Brown , P . M . ; J . Fraser , VV . Fraser , Bibra , Keable , Hughes , and Haslip .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Haslip answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and the W . M . worked the ceremony of passing , Bro

Hazlett , candidate . The lodge was closed in due form with prayer . The business of the Second City Masonic Benevolent Association was then proceeded with , and sufficient funds having been subscribed , a ballot for a Life Governor ship was then drawn , which resulted favourabl y for Bro . W . Budell , and thc meeting then terminated .

WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . — The annual banquet of this lodge of instruction vvas held at the lodge house , the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , on Monday , the 2 f ) th ult . Bro . VV . G . Batchelor , S . D . of the parent lodge , and S . N . of Chapters 79 and 54 S , presided , and vvas assisted by the following brethren as Stewards : Bros . Carman , 548 ; GlosterW . M . 1531

, , S . D . 1326 ; Hutchings , S . W . 147 , J . W . 1531 ; Morgan , 1 C 9 and 1155 ; Penney , 147 ; Tuck , W . S . S 34 , and 1531 , A . S . 1275 ; and Vohmann , W . M . S 71 . The lodge vvas opened at seven p . m ., Bro . Batchelor occupying the chair of W . M .. supported by Bros . Hutchings as S . W . ; Gloster , as J . W . ; Milbourn , D . C . 13 , 3 s S . D ?; Coen , 1 C 9 , as J . D . ; Penney as I . G . ; Griffin , P . M . 031 .

=. W . 1531 , P . Z . 79 and 033 , Preceptor and Treasurer j and Gibson , 1531 , Hon Secretary . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting having been confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed b y the W . M ., who displayed therein elocutionary power of no common order , combined with a perfect knowledge of the ritual . The candidate was personated by Bro . Vohmann , W . M . S 71 .

At the conclusion of the ceremony the Second Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the S . D . Several visiting brethren were then proposed and accepted as joining members , and a vote of thanks vvas accorded to the W . M . in acknowledgment of his having presented to the lodge a new set of officers' collars . The time having then arrived for an adjournment from labou r to refreshmentthe lodge

, was closed , and the brethren , to the number of fifty , repaired to the banquet table , where a repast was provided by the host , Bro . Morgan , which fully sustained the high reputation which he has acquired as a caterer . Ample justice having been done to the excellent fare provided , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . then rose and proposed the toast of the

evening , Prosperity to the Wellington Lodge of Instruction , " in a brief but effective speech . The Preceptor and Treasurer , Bro . Griffin , with whose name the toast was coupled , returned-thanks , and proposed "The Health of the W . M . " This was drunk with acclamation , and duly acknowledged by Bro . Batchelor , who proposed "The Visitors . " Several brethren responded , after which the W . M . proposed "The Officers of thc Lodge , " and in so doing complimented the

Hon . Sec , Bro . Gibson , upon the efficient manner in which he had during the past three years discharged thc duties of his office . Bros . Gibson , Gloster , Hutchings , Coen , and Penney returned thanks . 'I'he next toast was " The Host and Hostess , " acknowledged by Bro . Morgan , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a termination . Vocal and elocutionary contributions by Bros . Bear , Burney , Child , Greenwood , Gifford , Griffin , Gibson , Milbourn , and Tuck greatly enhanced the enjoyment of the evening .

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