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and raising , ( the candidate for the latter , however was absent ) , to electa Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , to elect Treasurer , and Ty ler , and appoint auditors . Amongst the brethren present were—Bros . T . J . Wilson , W . M . ; J . Tydeman , S . W . ; George English ,,

acting as J . W . ; B . B . Brayshaw , S . D . ; T . T . Bishop , Treasurer , and acting J . D . ; D . Goddin , I . G . ; Steedman , Tyler ; G . W . Gatmore , Secy . ; J . Taylor , A . W . Naylor , J . Garnett , Jas . Ellis , and others . Visitor—Bro . Taylor , of Lodge 3 ^ 0 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree ,

the minutes of the last regular meeting were confi-med . Bro . Garrett was entrusted and retired , lodge opened in the second degree , and Bro . Garnett having been re-admitted , was passed to the degree of F . C . The lodger was resumed to the first degree , when Mr . Owen was duly

initiated into the mysteries ol Ancient Freemasonry . The ballot having been taken , it , vas found lo be unanimous in electing Bro . J . T . Tydeman , S . W ., to the position of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Tydeman , iu thanking the brethren for their kindness towards

him , hoped that during- his year or oilice the brethren would not be disappointed in the confidence they had placed in him . He assured them that if he did anything which might seem not exactly right in their opinion , it would not be the fault of the heart , but it might be of the head .

He trusted in the support of every officer and brother of tlie lodge to assist him in the discharge of his duties , for he felt greater confidence in accepting the high position they had elected him to , more especially because the brethren had been so unanimous in electing him .

Bro . Bishop was re-elected to the office of Treasurer , and , in accepting it , hoped he should continue to give the satisfaction he seemed to have given during the past year , and assured the brethren that he would do all in his power for the good of the lodge . Bro , Steedman was

reelected Tyler , and Bros . J . Ellis and A . W . Naylor appointed to assist in auditing the accounts . Some complimentary remarks having been made of the excellent manner in which Bro . Wilson , W . M ., had governed the lothuand worked the ceremonies during his year of

office , it was unanimously decided that a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to him , upon his retiring from the position of Worshipful Mastor , as a testimony of the great esteem in which he is held by every member of the lodge . A

gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and , the business of the evening being ended , the lodge adjourned until the . fourth Wednesday in J une itfie 24 th ) , when tie installation ceremony will be performed and ofiicers invested .

LivKRi'ooii-. — Xeptune Lodge ( Xo . 1264 . ) - Taking the lead amongst the numerous summer installations in Liverpool , the brethren of the Neptune Lodge assembled in strong force at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Friday , the 3 th inst ., for the purpose , principally , of assisting at

the placing of Bro . J . S . Dixon , W . M . elect , in the chair of K . S . The importance of the occasion , the prosperity of the lodge , and the popularity of the brother whom the brethren deli ghted to honour by entrusting with the government of the lodge , were clearly shown by ono of the

largest and most influential attendances , both of members and visitors , ever seen in the Neptune Lodge . The lodge was opened about five o ' clock , by Bro . Arthur Davies , the much esteemed W . M ., whose principal supporters were Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M .,

F > . C . ; J . S . Dixon , S . W . ; T . Singleton , J . W . J- Healing , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pemberton , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Roberts , S . D . ; A . Cotter . J . . ; R Ivoyle , I . G . ; J . Korn , S . ; J . C . Fish , S . ; J Hill , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The mem . bers present were Bros . J . Alexander , [ . P

Gamble , T . Ryley , A . L . Wylie , L . Schultz , W . Fish , C . S . Davies , W . A . Dawson , J . I ' altreyman , G . A . Hall , J . W . Burgess , P . West , A . Morice , J . Bushell , VV . Gray , J . Grindell , J- Lyon , ii . Hartnell , W . C . Webb , R . Smith

J- Hamer , P . P . G . Treasurer , ] . Kelly , W Brewer , D . R . Davies , T . G . Wilkin , W . Hill , W . Dickenson , R . P . Bott , G . Smith , J . Cottr < dl , J . Leonard , W . Crook . J . Hughes , E . A , Gray , E . Ellison , R . Bradley , A . Fletcher , J . Griffiths , J . Burke , R . S , Ogle , J . Hughes , J ,

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Abrahams , G . Temple , J . Richardson , J . Roberts , f . Johnson , Y . H . Jackson , Y . Crank , uid others . The visitors present were Bro . W . F . Savage , S . W ., of the Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1121 ; , ( London ) , and ofthe Ranelagh Lodge , Xo . ' 834 ; W . Doyle , P . J . GA . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T , Evans , W . M . 1356 ; W . Sephton ,

W . M . 1086 ; W . Aies , P . M . 220 .- K . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; J . Lunt , P . M . 1086 ; J . Jones , W . M . 139 , 5 ; E- Rothwell . S . W . 1336 ; H . Pearson , P . M . 249 , R . Abraham , P . M . ic 86 ; W . Shortis P . M . 724 ; W . R . Bainbridge . P . M ., Sec . T 276 ; C . Leedham , P . M . 220 ; T . B . Myers , J . W . 1181 ; J . Devavnes , P . M . 66 j ; [ . ' Wood , Treas . 1094 ; W . Pughc-, P . M . 1 182 ;

[ . Davison W . M . 724 ; P . M . Lnrstn , P . M . TO . t ; T . Ockleshaw . S . W . 66 7 ; A . C . Morrison . . Sec . J 0 + ; M . Corks ? , W , 673 -, J . Hayes , J . W . 249 ; ' H . P . Price , S . D . 249 ; AV . Hamilton , J . D . 2-J 9 ; H . Ashmore , J . W . 1325 ; A . Stother , 823 ;

R . Carter , 249 ; J . Romano , 66 ]; J . Harrison , ( 173 ; [ . Jones , 60 e ; W . Atherton , S 23 ; A . D . Hesketh , 1182 ; R . Crispe , 724 ; C . G . Wynne , 249 ; D . Robertson , 1835 ; E . C . Jones , 1350 ; f . Jacobs , 724 ; W . Draper , 673 ; and others . After the minutes had been read and duly

confirmed , and several candidates had been balloted for , the position of presiding officer was taken by Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M ., Treas ., who proceeded to instal Bro . John S . Dixon , as the W . M . of the Neptune Lodge . The whole of the ceremony of installation , as well as the

charges to the officers , was singularly impressive , and displayed in a remarkable manner the Masonic zeal and careful study which Bro . Healing had brought to bear on his work . The W . M . subsequently invested the following as his officers forthe ensuing year . —Bros . A . Davies ,

I . P . M . ; T . Singleton , S . W . ; W . Roberts , J . W . ; [ . Griffiths , Sec . ; [ . Healing , Treas . ; A . Cotter , S . D . ; W . Royle , " f . D . ; J . Korn , I . G . j P . B . Gee , P . M ., DC . ; " | . C . Fish , S . S . ; J . Hill , Asst . Sec ; A . C . W y lie , J S . ; and R . Smith . Oro- .-inir t . Bro . W . H . Ball was unanimously

reelected Tyler of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . P . M . Pemberton , seconded by Bro . P . M . Gee , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . P . M . Healing , for the exeeidngly effective manner in which he had performed the ceremony

of installation . Bro . Healing 111 acknowledging the compliment , said it was always the duty of a child to remember his parent , and therefore , if he had done his work to the satisfaction of the brethren that da } -, they must give Bro . Hamer all the credit of his instruction . A vote of thanks

wasalso passed to Bro . Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., for his assistance on that occasion , anil after Bro . Hamer had acknowledged the vote , the W . M . presented Bro . A . Davies , I . P . M ., with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren of the

Xeptune Lodge , and also as a recognition of the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair , to the admiration of the brethren . Bro . Davies acknowledged the gift in a feeling and pointed speech , assuring the brethren that he would continue to wear the jewel

presented to him with pride and pleasure , and with a continued desire to merit the approbation of his brethren in Masonry . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the newly-chaired W . M . inaugurated his year ' s labour by initiating two candidates into the mysteries aud privileges

of the Order , and the exceedingly masterly manner in which this was done augurs well for the coming year in the Neptune Lodge . After the transaction of some other business , the lodge was closed , and about sixty of the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , Tne W . M .

in brief but pitliy terms , proposed " Thc Queen , " " Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Past G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " ' ' The Marquess of Ripon , M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . G . M , and the other officers of the Grand Lodge , " and "The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . G . M .,

the Hon . Frederick Stanley , W . D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Officers . " Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., who responded tor the last named toast , said it had always been the object ofhis lordship to promote the interests of Masonry in the province of West Lancashire , and an impetus had been given to the Craft since his appointment . Bro . Davies , I . P . M ., next proposed " The Worshipful

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Master , and said he was sure no brother of the Neptune Lodgo felt that am' mistake had been committed in appointing Bro . Dixon as their Master , who was undoubtedly " tlie right man in the right place . " He had always faithfully ' attended to the duties of the lodge , which was

the secret of his success in Iris Masonic career . During its existence the membership of the lodge had increased from six to about two hundred , and it was by his determination to do Ids duty manfully , faithfully , and straightforward that Bro Dixon was now in the proud position of

W . M . of Neplruae Lodge . The W . M , in acknowledging the toast , assured the brethren that he would spare no exertion to uphold tho status and dignity ofthe lodge . The W . M . then gavATho Installing Mnster" |( Bro . Healing , P . M ., who had left at this stage ) , " The I . P . M . and

I' . M . s , the hitler toast being acknowledged by Bro . Davies , I . P . M . " The Visiting- Brethren " was acknowledged by Bro . W . Crane , P . M . ; " The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge , " by Bro . Roberts , J . W . ( acting as S . W . ) ; "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational

Institution by Bro . Martin , P . M . 1094 . Bro . Savage of London , also spoke in the highest terms of the Masonic Educational Institutions for Boys and Girls iu the metropolis , and Bro . Leedham , P . M . 220 , said that the claims of the Institution for Aged and Distressed Freemasons should

not be forgotten . " The Brethren of the Xeptune Lodge" was acknowledged by Bro Bushell ; " OurSeafaring Brethren , " by Bro . Hill and Grindell ; and " The Masonic Press" by Bro . J . B . Mackenzie . " 'The Tylers' Toast , " given by the Acting S . W ., brought the pleasant

proceedings to a close . During the evening several excellent songs were given by Bros . W . J oner-, Dawson , Savage , ( whose " Sly Glance" caused immense amusement ) , Gray , the W . M ., aud other brethren , Bro . Skeaf piesided at the harmoiiitl . il .

M . \ itaunss or l \ ii' ex I . oioi-r (\ > 1 AA T li-. io . lgc held u-. ii 1 leg ;¦ ' ' he ijl ' i insi . I ' i .:-.:. ; . ;! r . -. ¦' - j W M . ; ( v Suiucl :- , . S W . ; . ' . ( . ' . -ioi-. i -V ; ReV . P . iloldcil , Chaplain ; Wii' ! ,.,, I . T , e . l- ' ; W . Jones , S c . ; and olh , rs . the ballot w e- t . ike . i

for four joining members ami eleven i . nii . ite < , but as no dispensation hail been obtained live only were initialed into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M ., who peiformed the ceremony in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the business a cold collation was

provided by Bro . Grist , of Hackney . The usual Masonic toasts , wereiluly honoured audresponded to . Bro . J . Brett the acting P . M . proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " who in reply urged upon th . > brethren the necessity of being particular in whom they proposed as members of the lodge ,

wishing those only to be introduced which could with confidence be admitted lo their own homes and friends of their family Bro . Vine , tiie W . M . of the Phcenix , Bro . Bellerby , P . M . of the Prosperity , and Bro . Captain Webb of , the

Clapton , were visitors , and severally acknowledged the hospitality afforded . A most harmonious and friendly meeting was broughl to a close by the Tyler ' s toast , and adjotirnedto the first Friday in July .

INSTRUCTION . WELLINGTON' Lonor : oir I x-STRUCT iox ^ Xo . 54 . 8 ) . —The anniversary festival of this popular Lodge of Instruction , was , held on Monday evening , at the White Swan , High-street , Deptford , and proved most successful . Over 80

brethren attended , all , or nearly all , of whom were local Freemasons of Greenwich and Deptford , The ceremonies of Lodge Consecration and W . M . Installation were announced to be performed , and the brother selected as " Consecrating Officer , " was Bro . James Terry , an

accomplished instructor in " the noble science , " and both well-known and deservedly popular . Everything had been done beforehand which could make the evening pass off well , anti the influence of some of the brethren had been

successfully exercised among the Catholic priesthood in the neighbourhood , who most generously lent their silver consecrating vessels for the occasion . The incense , the corn , the wine , and the oil , were thus distributed with the same solemnity and from as valuable vessels as at the

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and raising , ( the candidate for the latter , however was absent ) , to electa Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , to elect Treasurer , and Ty ler , and appoint auditors . Amongst the brethren present were—Bros . T . J . Wilson , W . M . ; J . Tydeman , S . W . ; George English ,,

acting as J . W . ; B . B . Brayshaw , S . D . ; T . T . Bishop , Treasurer , and acting J . D . ; D . Goddin , I . G . ; Steedman , Tyler ; G . W . Gatmore , Secy . ; J . Taylor , A . W . Naylor , J . Garnett , Jas . Ellis , and others . Visitor—Bro . Taylor , of Lodge 3 ^ 0 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree ,

the minutes of the last regular meeting were confi-med . Bro . Garrett was entrusted and retired , lodge opened in the second degree , and Bro . Garnett having been re-admitted , was passed to the degree of F . C . The lodger was resumed to the first degree , when Mr . Owen was duly

initiated into the mysteries ol Ancient Freemasonry . The ballot having been taken , it , vas found lo be unanimous in electing Bro . J . T . Tydeman , S . W ., to the position of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Tydeman , iu thanking the brethren for their kindness towards

him , hoped that during- his year or oilice the brethren would not be disappointed in the confidence they had placed in him . He assured them that if he did anything which might seem not exactly right in their opinion , it would not be the fault of the heart , but it might be of the head .

He trusted in the support of every officer and brother of tlie lodge to assist him in the discharge of his duties , for he felt greater confidence in accepting the high position they had elected him to , more especially because the brethren had been so unanimous in electing him .

Bro . Bishop was re-elected to the office of Treasurer , and , in accepting it , hoped he should continue to give the satisfaction he seemed to have given during the past year , and assured the brethren that he would do all in his power for the good of the lodge . Bro , Steedman was

reelected Tyler , and Bros . J . Ellis and A . W . Naylor appointed to assist in auditing the accounts . Some complimentary remarks having been made of the excellent manner in which Bro . Wilson , W . M ., had governed the lothuand worked the ceremonies during his year of

office , it was unanimously decided that a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to him , upon his retiring from the position of Worshipful Mastor , as a testimony of the great esteem in which he is held by every member of the lodge . A

gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and , the business of the evening being ended , the lodge adjourned until the . fourth Wednesday in J une itfie 24 th ) , when tie installation ceremony will be performed and ofiicers invested .

LivKRi'ooii-. — Xeptune Lodge ( Xo . 1264 . ) - Taking the lead amongst the numerous summer installations in Liverpool , the brethren of the Neptune Lodge assembled in strong force at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Friday , the 3 th inst ., for the purpose , principally , of assisting at

the placing of Bro . J . S . Dixon , W . M . elect , in the chair of K . S . The importance of the occasion , the prosperity of the lodge , and the popularity of the brother whom the brethren deli ghted to honour by entrusting with the government of the lodge , were clearly shown by ono of the

largest and most influential attendances , both of members and visitors , ever seen in the Neptune Lodge . The lodge was opened about five o ' clock , by Bro . Arthur Davies , the much esteemed W . M ., whose principal supporters were Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M .,

F > . C . ; J . S . Dixon , S . W . ; T . Singleton , J . W . J- Healing , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pemberton , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Roberts , S . D . ; A . Cotter . J . . ; R Ivoyle , I . G . ; J . Korn , S . ; J . C . Fish , S . ; J Hill , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The mem . bers present were Bros . J . Alexander , [ . P

Gamble , T . Ryley , A . L . Wylie , L . Schultz , W . Fish , C . S . Davies , W . A . Dawson , J . I ' altreyman , G . A . Hall , J . W . Burgess , P . West , A . Morice , J . Bushell , VV . Gray , J . Grindell , J- Lyon , ii . Hartnell , W . C . Webb , R . Smith

J- Hamer , P . P . G . Treasurer , ] . Kelly , W Brewer , D . R . Davies , T . G . Wilkin , W . Hill , W . Dickenson , R . P . Bott , G . Smith , J . Cottr < dl , J . Leonard , W . Crook . J . Hughes , E . A , Gray , E . Ellison , R . Bradley , A . Fletcher , J . Griffiths , J . Burke , R . S , Ogle , J . Hughes , J ,

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Abrahams , G . Temple , J . Richardson , J . Roberts , f . Johnson , Y . H . Jackson , Y . Crank , uid others . The visitors present were Bro . W . F . Savage , S . W ., of the Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1121 ; , ( London ) , and ofthe Ranelagh Lodge , Xo . ' 834 ; W . Doyle , P . J . GA . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T , Evans , W . M . 1356 ; W . Sephton ,

W . M . 1086 ; W . Aies , P . M . 220 .- K . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; J . Lunt , P . M . 1086 ; J . Jones , W . M . 139 , 5 ; E- Rothwell . S . W . 1336 ; H . Pearson , P . M . 249 , R . Abraham , P . M . ic 86 ; W . Shortis P . M . 724 ; W . R . Bainbridge . P . M ., Sec . T 276 ; C . Leedham , P . M . 220 ; T . B . Myers , J . W . 1181 ; J . Devavnes , P . M . 66 j ; [ . ' Wood , Treas . 1094 ; W . Pughc-, P . M . 1 182 ;

[ . Davison W . M . 724 ; P . M . Lnrstn , P . M . TO . t ; T . Ockleshaw . S . W . 66 7 ; A . C . Morrison . . Sec . J 0 + ; M . Corks ? , W , 673 -, J . Hayes , J . W . 249 ; ' H . P . Price , S . D . 249 ; AV . Hamilton , J . D . 2-J 9 ; H . Ashmore , J . W . 1325 ; A . Stother , 823 ;

R . Carter , 249 ; J . Romano , 66 ]; J . Harrison , ( 173 ; [ . Jones , 60 e ; W . Atherton , S 23 ; A . D . Hesketh , 1182 ; R . Crispe , 724 ; C . G . Wynne , 249 ; D . Robertson , 1835 ; E . C . Jones , 1350 ; f . Jacobs , 724 ; W . Draper , 673 ; and others . After the minutes had been read and duly

confirmed , and several candidates had been balloted for , the position of presiding officer was taken by Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M ., Treas ., who proceeded to instal Bro . John S . Dixon , as the W . M . of the Neptune Lodge . The whole of the ceremony of installation , as well as the

charges to the officers , was singularly impressive , and displayed in a remarkable manner the Masonic zeal and careful study which Bro . Healing had brought to bear on his work . The W . M . subsequently invested the following as his officers forthe ensuing year . —Bros . A . Davies ,

I . P . M . ; T . Singleton , S . W . ; W . Roberts , J . W . ; [ . Griffiths , Sec . ; [ . Healing , Treas . ; A . Cotter , S . D . ; W . Royle , " f . D . ; J . Korn , I . G . j P . B . Gee , P . M ., DC . ; " | . C . Fish , S . S . ; J . Hill , Asst . Sec ; A . C . W y lie , J S . ; and R . Smith . Oro- .-inir t . Bro . W . H . Ball was unanimously

reelected Tyler of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . P . M . Pemberton , seconded by Bro . P . M . Gee , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . P . M . Healing , for the exeeidngly effective manner in which he had performed the ceremony

of installation . Bro . Healing 111 acknowledging the compliment , said it was always the duty of a child to remember his parent , and therefore , if he had done his work to the satisfaction of the brethren that da } -, they must give Bro . Hamer all the credit of his instruction . A vote of thanks

wasalso passed to Bro . Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., for his assistance on that occasion , anil after Bro . Hamer had acknowledged the vote , the W . M . presented Bro . A . Davies , I . P . M ., with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren of the

Xeptune Lodge , and also as a recognition of the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair , to the admiration of the brethren . Bro . Davies acknowledged the gift in a feeling and pointed speech , assuring the brethren that he would continue to wear the jewel

presented to him with pride and pleasure , and with a continued desire to merit the approbation of his brethren in Masonry . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , the newly-chaired W . M . inaugurated his year ' s labour by initiating two candidates into the mysteries aud privileges

of the Order , and the exceedingly masterly manner in which this was done augurs well for the coming year in the Neptune Lodge . After the transaction of some other business , the lodge was closed , and about sixty of the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , Tne W . M .

in brief but pitliy terms , proposed " Thc Queen , " " Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Past G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " ' ' The Marquess of Ripon , M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . G . M , and the other officers of the Grand Lodge , " and "The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . G . M .,

the Hon . Frederick Stanley , W . D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Officers . " Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., who responded tor the last named toast , said it had always been the object ofhis lordship to promote the interests of Masonry in the province of West Lancashire , and an impetus had been given to the Craft since his appointment . Bro . Davies , I . P . M ., next proposed " The Worshipful

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Master , and said he was sure no brother of the Neptune Lodgo felt that am' mistake had been committed in appointing Bro . Dixon as their Master , who was undoubtedly " tlie right man in the right place . " He had always faithfully ' attended to the duties of the lodge , which was

the secret of his success in Iris Masonic career . During its existence the membership of the lodge had increased from six to about two hundred , and it was by his determination to do Ids duty manfully , faithfully , and straightforward that Bro Dixon was now in the proud position of

W . M . of Neplruae Lodge . The W . M , in acknowledging the toast , assured the brethren that he would spare no exertion to uphold tho status and dignity ofthe lodge . The W . M . then gavATho Installing Mnster" |( Bro . Healing , P . M ., who had left at this stage ) , " The I . P . M . and

I' . M . s , the hitler toast being acknowledged by Bro . Davies , I . P . M . " The Visiting- Brethren " was acknowledged by Bro . W . Crane , P . M . ; " The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge , " by Bro . Roberts , J . W . ( acting as S . W . ) ; "The West Lancashire Masonic Educational

Institution by Bro . Martin , P . M . 1094 . Bro . Savage of London , also spoke in the highest terms of the Masonic Educational Institutions for Boys and Girls iu the metropolis , and Bro . Leedham , P . M . 220 , said that the claims of the Institution for Aged and Distressed Freemasons should

not be forgotten . " The Brethren of the Xeptune Lodge" was acknowledged by Bro Bushell ; " OurSeafaring Brethren , " by Bro . Hill and Grindell ; and " The Masonic Press" by Bro . J . B . Mackenzie . " 'The Tylers' Toast , " given by the Acting S . W ., brought the pleasant

proceedings to a close . During the evening several excellent songs were given by Bros . W . J oner-, Dawson , Savage , ( whose " Sly Glance" caused immense amusement ) , Gray , the W . M ., aud other brethren , Bro . Skeaf piesided at the harmoiiitl . il .

M . \ itaunss or l \ ii' ex I . oioi-r (\ > 1 AA T li-. io . lgc held u-. ii 1 leg ;¦ ' ' he ijl ' i insi . I ' i .:-.:. ; . ;! r . -. ¦' - j W M . ; ( v Suiucl :- , . S W . ; . ' . ( . ' . -ioi-. i -V ; ReV . P . iloldcil , Chaplain ; Wii' ! ,.,, I . T , e . l- ' ; W . Jones , S c . ; and olh , rs . the ballot w e- t . ike . i

for four joining members ami eleven i . nii . ite < , but as no dispensation hail been obtained live only were initialed into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M ., who peiformed the ceremony in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the business a cold collation was

provided by Bro . Grist , of Hackney . The usual Masonic toasts , wereiluly honoured audresponded to . Bro . J . Brett the acting P . M . proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " who in reply urged upon th . > brethren the necessity of being particular in whom they proposed as members of the lodge ,

wishing those only to be introduced which could with confidence be admitted lo their own homes and friends of their family Bro . Vine , tiie W . M . of the Phcenix , Bro . Bellerby , P . M . of the Prosperity , and Bro . Captain Webb of , the

Clapton , were visitors , and severally acknowledged the hospitality afforded . A most harmonious and friendly meeting was broughl to a close by the Tyler ' s toast , and adjotirnedto the first Friday in July .

INSTRUCTION . WELLINGTON' Lonor : oir I x-STRUCT iox ^ Xo . 54 . 8 ) . —The anniversary festival of this popular Lodge of Instruction , was , held on Monday evening , at the White Swan , High-street , Deptford , and proved most successful . Over 80

brethren attended , all , or nearly all , of whom were local Freemasons of Greenwich and Deptford , The ceremonies of Lodge Consecration and W . M . Installation were announced to be performed , and the brother selected as " Consecrating Officer , " was Bro . James Terry , an

accomplished instructor in " the noble science , " and both well-known and deservedly popular . Everything had been done beforehand which could make the evening pass off well , anti the influence of some of the brethren had been

successfully exercised among the Catholic priesthood in the neighbourhood , who most generously lent their silver consecrating vessels for the occasion . The incense , the corn , the wine , and the oil , were thus distributed with the same solemnity and from as valuable vessels as at the

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