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( Continued from page 340 . ) C . W . Tomes , S . D . ; A . Lye , J . D . ; A . Newman , I . G . ; Foulds , Secretary . The ceremony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro . E . W . Adamson , P . M . At the conclusion of the business of the lodge , which included the presentation of a jewel to Bro . Head , the retiring W . M ., thc brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet ,
served in excellent style by Bro . Sutton , of the Gildredge Hotel . It was attended by upwards of 40 members and visiting brethren . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by some first-rate pait-singing by Bros . Plant , Moulding , and Higgings , of Canterbury . The
brethren present included Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec ; Adamson , P . G . O . Kent-, Cave Brown Cave , W . M . 46 ; T . R . White , W . M . 311 ; H . Davey , W . M . 732 ; Faithful Davies ( Haitington ) , and the following Past Masters of the Tyrian Lodge : —Bros . J . Head , W . Kirkland , T . Morris , C . Tomes , C . Tomkinson , and E . W . Adamson .
EGREMONT . —Kenlis Lodge ( No . 1267)—The members of this young but flourishing lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Baptist , on Tueselay , the 25 th ult . The proceedings opened at the Odd Fellows ' Hall , at three p . m ., when there was present the following members : Bros . J . Lindow Burns-Lindow , W . M . ; Rev . W . E . Strickland , S . W . anel W . M . elect ; W . Armstrong ,
J . W . ; E . Chapman , Treasurer ; J . J . Robson , Secretary ; W . F . Towers , D . C ; W . Matthews , Organist ; James Woodburn , I . G . ; J . J . Wilson and John Smith , Stewards ; and S . Braithwaite , ' 1 vler . The following members were also present : Bros . E . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . Steward ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . ni ) , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Muncaster , P . M . ; Jonas Lindow , H . Ashley , J . Fearon , E . Bromley , J .
Nelson Jos . Goulriie , G . Douglas , W . Spiers , W . Woodman , Jos . Cook , Rev . G . B . Armes , W . F . Chatters , and R . Baxter . There was also a good attendance of visiting brethren , including Bros . W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 and 9 62 , P . G . Secictary ; Rev . J . Barton , W . M . 1390 , Millom ; J . Mills , P . M . 1390 ; Dr . Henry , P . M . 1 * 19 ; W . Martin . W . M . 1660 , Frizington ; W . Sandwith , P . M . 119 ; W .
Alsop , P . M . 119 ; J . L . Paitson , W . M . 119 ; J . Harris , 1660 ; H . Waning , 1390 ; J . Rothery , 119 ; F . Hodgson , S . W . 872 , Whitehaven ; J . T . Ray , J . W . 872 ; W . F . Lamonby , P , M . 1002 ( Freemason ); G . S . Braithwaite , 872 ; J . W . Montgomery , S . W . 119 ; W . Bradley , J . W . 1390 ; and others . After the lodge was opened , Bro . E . Clarke , P . M ., took the presiding officer ' s position , and the
W . M . having presented Bro . Rev . Strickland as his successor , the ceremony of installation was performed by the brother named in a manner worthy of all praise , and in the presence , as will be observed , of a large Board of Installed Masters . The newly-installed W . M . subsequently appointed his officers , and they were invested thus : Bros . J . L . Burns-Lindow , I . P . M . ; J . J . Robson , S . W . ; I .
Carpenter , J . W . ; Rev . G . B . Armes , Chaplain ; E . Chapman , Treasurer , re-ekctcd ; J . J . Wilson , Secretary ; Jonas Lindow , S . D . ; J . Smith , J . D . ; R . Towerson , D . C . ' ; W . Matthews , Organist ; E . Bromley , I . G . j J . Jackson and J . Woodburn , Stewards ; and S . Braithwaite , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren of Kenlis Lodge were delivered by . Bro . Muncaster , P . M ., in a faultless and most impressive style . After numerous hearty
good wishes , the lodge was closed in form . Upwards of fifty subsequently sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the Globe Hotel , and , after the numerous bounties had been fully done justice to , a few hours were pleasantly spent in toast and sentiment , under the able presidency of thc new W . M . ; but , owing to the early departure of the last train , we regret our inability to give any particulars of what must have been a " feast of reason and flow of soul . "
SOUTHPORT . —Fermor Lodgo ( No . 1313 VThe brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual summer festival on Thurselay evening , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Neville-street . The chair was taken by Bro . P . J . Whitehead , W . W ., who was supported by his officers . The usual routine business being over , the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Hobbs , was presented by
Bros . Dodd , P . M ., and T . Whitehead , P . M . ; and Bro . J . F . Roberts , P . M ., proceeded to instal him in a most efficient manner . After thc usual honours had been paiel to the new W . M ., the following officers were invested : Bro . P . J . Whitehead , I . P . M . ; C . E . Bryan , S . W . ; Howie , J . W . ; Dr . Baker , Treas . ; Piatt , P . M ., Sec ; T . Whitehead , P . M ., D . C . ; Wyles , S . D . ; Welsby , J . D . ; Hunter ,
I . G . ; Alured and R . Johnson , Stewards . Bro . Rockliffe was re-elected as Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . P . J . Whitehead by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , and a vote of thanks recorded to Bro . Roberts for his perfect working in the installation ceremony . The brethren afterwards dined together , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Friday , July 5 th , at the Red Lion Hotel . Punctually at the appointed time , half-past six o'clock , thc W . M ., Bro . Copeman William Fox , opened the lodge . The ballot taken separately , were declared to be unanimous in favour of Messrs . Edwin Bowley and John William Wickens .
Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D ., Mx . P . M . * *¦ •*; , and Secretary , having solicited the W . M . to allow him to confer thc degrees about to be given to the candidates , who were all Personal friends of his , the W . M ., Bro . C . W . fox , in the kindest manner possible agreed to the ¦ work being done by the Secretary . The work done was
raisin g Bros . Samuel Allen , Patrick Brown , anel Henry Leander McDowell . Mr . Eelwin Bowley was duly initiated into Freemasonry , all the ceremonics ] bcing done in an admirable manner . As each candidate was initiated separately they were enabled to appreciate the beauties of the degrees conferred on them . Apology was received for the nonattendance of Mr , Wickens . Apologies were also received
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from Bros . Capt . Reginald W . Williams , P . P . G . Org . Midx . P . G . S . B . Midx ., W . M . 1275 , S . W . ; J . B . Shackleton , P . G * A . P , Midx ., P . M ., & c ., S . D . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Midx .-P . M . 1423 , & c , J . D . ; H . Gloster , W . M . 1531 , I . G ., & c .,, excusing and regretting their non-attenelance , which was caused by circumstances entirely beyond their own control .
Bro . C . W . Fox , W . M ., announced that his list as Steward for the Boy ' s School was thirty guineas ; he askc £ for more donations to it . Business ended , the lodge was closed , and adjourned to meet on Saturday , July 201 I 1 , at 3 p . m . No banquet or refreshment was pattaken of . The brethren returned to town as soon as the lodge was closed . There was a good attendance of the member . * .
LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No , 1393 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Friday afternoon , the 28 th ult ., at 3 . 30 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . T . Sammons , who was supported by Bro . John Jones , P . M ., and a good muster of his staff of officers , viz .: Bros . Thos , Large , S . W . ; Robt , Leason , J . W . ; W . C . Erwin , Sec ; J .
Pilling , J . D . ; R . J . L . Kynaston , I . G . ; W . H . Jewitt , M . Callaghan , and G . B . Tennison , Stewards . Amone * others the following visitors and brethren were present : Bros . J . McCarthy , I . P . M . ; Henry Jackson , P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; R . H . Evans , P . M . ; John Price , Treasurer ; Dr . B . Price , S . D . ; Jus . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Jas . Tomlin , W . J . Henderson , Stewart Speddy , J . A . Lambert , J . A . McRobie , Robt .
Parry , J . J . Griffiths , R . W . Rowlands , H . Davidson , H . Roberts , John Bond , Ben . Russell , T . F . Airey , J . S . Cregg , John Atherton , T . Adler , W . Clarke , J . F . Davies , J . C . Merrilecs , John Houlding , W . M . 823 ; A . E . Richardson , R . L . Stockton , J . Wilks , Wm . Guirden , and ethers , Visitor ; .: Bros . Child , Busfield , Hobart , J . F . Bryan , J . W . Hill , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Wm . Kidson , 292 ; and Joseph
Wood ( Freemason ) . After thc reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting , which were duly confirmed , the W . M . opined the lodge in the Second Degree and afterwards in tbe Third , and then pioceedcd to raise Bros . Atherton and Airey to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , which ceremony he rendered in his usual efficient manner . The W . M . elect . Bro . Thomas Large , S . W ,, was then
presented by Bros . R . H . Evans , P . M ., and J . McCarthy , P . M ., to the W . M ., as In-stalling Master , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro . Sammons accepted this important Masonic duty , and delivered the opening address to the W . M . elect and the brethren . The Secretary read thc summary of the ancient charges and regulations , to the whole of which the W . M , gave his unqualified
assent , and then took the usual obligation . All brethren below the rank of Installed Master then retired , and after an absence of fifteen to twenty minutes returned to the lodge and saluted the newly chaired W . M . with the usual honours . The officers for the ensuing year Were then invested : Bro . Thos . Sammons , I . P . M . ; Henry Jackson , P . M ., D . C . ; Robt . Leason , S . W . ; W . C . Erwin , J . W . ; R . A . Evans ,
P . M ., Trca .-urcr ; Dr . B . Piicc , Secretary ; [ as . Pilling , S . D . ; R . J . L . Kynaston , J . D . ; W . A . / cwitt , I . G . ; M . Callaghan , S . S . ; G . B . Tenison , J . S . ; J . J . Smith , A . S . ; Jas . Tomlin , A . S . ; Thos . Pierrepoint , Organist . Bro . H . Jackson , P . G . A . D . C , then elelivered the aeldress to the W . M ., the Warelens , and the brethren , in a most impressive and dignified manner , and his fine declamation and
effective elocution made a great impression , and brought the ceremony of installation to a delightful close . After some formal business the W . M . closed the lodge in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where an excellent anri well served banquet was provideel , Bro . Ball , House Steward , being the caterer . After the dessert had been
placed upon the tables the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were received with musical honours . Bro . Robt . Leason , S . W ., then proposed ' -The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , anel Grand Lodge . " Bro . W . C . Erwin , J . W ., proposed "The R . W . D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , and Provincial G . L ,, " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . H . Jackson , P . G . Assist .
D . C , and Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; both of whom suitably responded . Bro . T . Sammons , I . P . M ., then gave " The Health of the W . M ., " which he said should be considered the toast of the evening , and referred to the fact that Bro . Large was the first master of the Hamer , who had received his initiation in the lodge , and had served since then as an officer for five years past , well and faithfully , and
his present high position was a just reward for zeal and ability . The toast was drank with enthusiasm and full Masonic honours . The W . M . in responding expressed his warm appreciation of the cordial reception given to the toast , and begged to return them his grateful thanks for all that had been said in his favour , anel hoped that he should fill the chair as ably as his predecessors . After
advocating the claims of the various charitable institutions , he said he trusted he she . uld have a prosperous year and he would do the best he could to fulfil all thc duties the brethren had cast upon him to his own credit and the welfare of the lodge . Bro . McCarthy , P . M ., proposeel in very eloquent terms " The Health of the I . P . M ., " anel amongst other remarks congratulated Bro . Sammons on his success .
ful year of office and the happy termination he had brought it to by installing his successor . The W . M . presented Bro . Sammons with a very valuable and chaste P . M , jewel , and he eluly acknowleelgeel the toast and presentation . "The Masonic Charities" were proposeel by Bro . J . Jones , P . M ., responeled to by Bro . Tomlin , A . S . "The Past Masters " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bros . Child ,
Bryan , and Joseph Wood . " The Officers " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by the S . W . and J . W ., and other officers . " The Lodge of Instruction , " proposed by thc W . M . and responded to by Bro . Pilling . "The Brethren of the Lodge , " proposed by Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., and responded to in an excellent speech by Bro . Houlding , W . M . 823 . The proceedings of thc evening were rendered most enjoyable by the vocal and instrumental harmony provided
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by Bros . Bryan , Child , Hill , Hobart , Busfield and Richardson , under thc artistic direction of Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Percy Lodge ( No . 1427 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 18 th June , at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , at which there was a good attendance of brethren , not only belonging to the lodge , but also from several visiting
lodges . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., the fnstalling Master , Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . S . W ., anel Prov . G . D . C . Northumberland , assumed thc chair , and Bro . Bertram Paget Ord , S . W ., was presented to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . After the usual obligations had been subscribed to , and the lodge raised , those below thc rank of P . M . withdrew . The Board
of P . M . ' s was then opened , and in the most impressive manner , the new Master was placed in the chair of K . S . After the usual salutes and the presentation of the tools , the lodge was successively closed from the Third to the First Degree , when the Master proceeded to appoint bis officers as follows-. —Bros . J . C . Mowbray , I . P . M . ; W . S . Lishman , S . W . ; Jno . Braithwaite , J . W . ; B . J . Thompson ,
P . P . G . S . W . and P . G . Sec , Treasurer ; W . B , East , Chap . ; Chas . Bushell , Sec . ; G . E . Macarthy , S . D . ; W . Magall , J . D . ; H . Dixon , I . G . ; J , Maclaren , S . S . ; Fred Ferrina , J S . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; and G . S . Sims , Tyler . Thc Treasurer ' s report , which was read , was found extremely satisfactory , and augured well for the prosperity of the lodge . On the conclusion of the business the brethren
adjourned to the Queen ' s Head Hotel , Pilgrim-street , where a splendid banquet was served , to which about fifty sat down , amongst whom were the following ; Bros . J . C . Mowbray , P . G . Supt . of W ., I . P . M . ; J . H . Bentham , P . P . G . S . B . ; B . J . Thompson , P . P . G . S . W . and Prov . G . Sec ; E . D . Davis , P . P . G . S . W . and P . G . D . C . ; J . Ridsdale , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Cook , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Anderson , P . P . G . S . W .
and P . G . Treas . ; G . Cockburn , P . M . 24 ; J . Bolam , I . P . M . 541 ; J . Atkinson , P . M . 4 81 ; Jesse Marchant , P . M . 424 ; J . Mackay , J . W . 424 ; E . Gibson , Sec . 424 ; J . Brydon , J . D . 424 ; F . W . Poad , 424 ; J . Ward , 424 ; J . Goss , 481 ; W . S . Lishman , S . W . 1427 ; J- Braithwaite , J . W . 1427 ; Chas . Bushel ) , Sec . 1427 ; G . E . Macarthy , S . D . 1427 > Wm . Magall , J . D . 1427 ; H . Dixon , I . G . 1427 ; H .
Wilson , 24 , and J . W . 1664 , and others . All the toasts were g iven and responded to in a very cordial manner . The I . P . M . in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " alluded to his long intimacy with him , which extended over a period of thirty years , and which was suitably acknowledged by thc W . M ., who proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , " and stated that he was under a debt of the deepest
gratitude to Bro . E . D . Davis , for having come at some inconvenience to himself to perform the duties of Installing Master . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Bros . Ferry , Dewar , Richardson , and Liddell enlivened thc proceedings by singing several glees during the course of the evening , and all the brethren expressed their gratification on the termination of the proceedings at having spent such a delightful evening .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The principal meeting of the year of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , Stanmore , Bro . Osman Vincent , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Geo . Tidcombe , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; Joseph Ebbs , J . W . ; W . A . Rogers , Treas . ; R . Helsdon , P . M . ; Garrod , I . P . M . ; and many other brethren ,
officers , and members of the lodge , besides a large number of visitors , among whom we noticed Bros . J . Patterson , W , Unwin , W . Drew , and E . V . New , of No . 174 ; J . G . Defriez , 45 ; H . Hall , 34 ; Dr . F . H . Wilson lies , P . M . 404 , P . P . G . S . W ., and Prov . G . Sec , Herts ; the Rev . Newton Price , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Herts ; Benskin , 404 ; W . J . Green , P . G . S . Middx . ; Page Dunn , 1288 ; and
H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading of the minutes and the report of tlie Audit Committee , the ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . Edmund Harwood Tyrrell , proposed by Bro . Hancock , seconded by Bro . Squire , for initiation , and for Bro . William Drew , 733 , as a joining member , proposed by Bro . Helsdon , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Garrod , P . M ., and both were declared unanimous in favour
of the admission of these new members , whereupon Mr . Tyrrell was initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree , the ceremony being very neatly performed . At its conclusion , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . George Tidcombe , S . W ., was presented as the W . M . elect to the W . M ., Bro . Vincent , who proceeded to address thc lodge upon the occasion , and when Bro . Tidcombe
had given his unqualified assent to the conditions read by the Secretary , obligated him in the usual form . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Masters was formed , Bro . Helston , P . M ., in the chair , to whom the new W . M . was presented , and the ceremony completed of installing him into the chair of K . S . The brethren having been re-admitted , Bro . Tidcombe
was duly proclaimed and saluted , and the orations were delivered by Bro . Helston in a highly impressive manner . The officers for thc year were appointed and invested as follows -. Bros . J . Ebbs , S . W . ; W . S . Marshall , J . W . ; Dr . W . A . Rogers , Treas . ; C . Veal , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Long , S . D . ; R . Ray , J . D . ; C . Hunt , I . G . ; R . Helsdon , P . M ., D . C . ; F . Meek , W . S . The
lodge having been resumed in the First Degree , thc W . M . presented a handsome P . M . jewel , voted by the lodge , to Bro . Vincent , P . M ., for thc very able manner in which he had conducted the business of the lodge during his year of office , and Bro . Vincent having returned thanks for this mark of thc brethren's appreciation of his services as
Master , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjaurncd to the pretty grounds which surround the hotel and where the abundance of roses and other flowers made the fresh air and sunshine of a summer afternoon thoroughly enjoyable , for it is one of the prettiest spots near London , and the Abercorn Arms Hotel
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( Continued from page 340 . ) C . W . Tomes , S . D . ; A . Lye , J . D . ; A . Newman , I . G . ; Foulds , Secretary . The ceremony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro . E . W . Adamson , P . M . At the conclusion of the business of the lodge , which included the presentation of a jewel to Bro . Head , the retiring W . M ., thc brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet ,
served in excellent style by Bro . Sutton , of the Gildredge Hotel . It was attended by upwards of 40 members and visiting brethren . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by some first-rate pait-singing by Bros . Plant , Moulding , and Higgings , of Canterbury . The
brethren present included Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec ; Adamson , P . G . O . Kent-, Cave Brown Cave , W . M . 46 ; T . R . White , W . M . 311 ; H . Davey , W . M . 732 ; Faithful Davies ( Haitington ) , and the following Past Masters of the Tyrian Lodge : —Bros . J . Head , W . Kirkland , T . Morris , C . Tomes , C . Tomkinson , and E . W . Adamson .
EGREMONT . —Kenlis Lodge ( No . 1267)—The members of this young but flourishing lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Baptist , on Tueselay , the 25 th ult . The proceedings opened at the Odd Fellows ' Hall , at three p . m ., when there was present the following members : Bros . J . Lindow Burns-Lindow , W . M . ; Rev . W . E . Strickland , S . W . anel W . M . elect ; W . Armstrong ,
J . W . ; E . Chapman , Treasurer ; J . J . Robson , Secretary ; W . F . Towers , D . C ; W . Matthews , Organist ; James Woodburn , I . G . ; J . J . Wilson and John Smith , Stewards ; and S . Braithwaite , ' 1 vler . The following members were also present : Bros . E . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . Steward ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . ni ) , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Muncaster , P . M . ; Jonas Lindow , H . Ashley , J . Fearon , E . Bromley , J .
Nelson Jos . Goulriie , G . Douglas , W . Spiers , W . Woodman , Jos . Cook , Rev . G . B . Armes , W . F . Chatters , and R . Baxter . There was also a good attendance of visiting brethren , including Bros . W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 and 9 62 , P . G . Secictary ; Rev . J . Barton , W . M . 1390 , Millom ; J . Mills , P . M . 1390 ; Dr . Henry , P . M . 1 * 19 ; W . Martin . W . M . 1660 , Frizington ; W . Sandwith , P . M . 119 ; W .
Alsop , P . M . 119 ; J . L . Paitson , W . M . 119 ; J . Harris , 1660 ; H . Waning , 1390 ; J . Rothery , 119 ; F . Hodgson , S . W . 872 , Whitehaven ; J . T . Ray , J . W . 872 ; W . F . Lamonby , P , M . 1002 ( Freemason ); G . S . Braithwaite , 872 ; J . W . Montgomery , S . W . 119 ; W . Bradley , J . W . 1390 ; and others . After the lodge was opened , Bro . E . Clarke , P . M ., took the presiding officer ' s position , and the
W . M . having presented Bro . Rev . Strickland as his successor , the ceremony of installation was performed by the brother named in a manner worthy of all praise , and in the presence , as will be observed , of a large Board of Installed Masters . The newly-installed W . M . subsequently appointed his officers , and they were invested thus : Bros . J . L . Burns-Lindow , I . P . M . ; J . J . Robson , S . W . ; I .
Carpenter , J . W . ; Rev . G . B . Armes , Chaplain ; E . Chapman , Treasurer , re-ekctcd ; J . J . Wilson , Secretary ; Jonas Lindow , S . D . ; J . Smith , J . D . ; R . Towerson , D . C . ' ; W . Matthews , Organist ; E . Bromley , I . G . j J . Jackson and J . Woodburn , Stewards ; and S . Braithwaite , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren of Kenlis Lodge were delivered by . Bro . Muncaster , P . M ., in a faultless and most impressive style . After numerous hearty
good wishes , the lodge was closed in form . Upwards of fifty subsequently sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the Globe Hotel , and , after the numerous bounties had been fully done justice to , a few hours were pleasantly spent in toast and sentiment , under the able presidency of thc new W . M . ; but , owing to the early departure of the last train , we regret our inability to give any particulars of what must have been a " feast of reason and flow of soul . "
SOUTHPORT . —Fermor Lodgo ( No . 1313 VThe brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual summer festival on Thurselay evening , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Neville-street . The chair was taken by Bro . P . J . Whitehead , W . W ., who was supported by his officers . The usual routine business being over , the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Hobbs , was presented by
Bros . Dodd , P . M ., and T . Whitehead , P . M . ; and Bro . J . F . Roberts , P . M ., proceeded to instal him in a most efficient manner . After thc usual honours had been paiel to the new W . M ., the following officers were invested : Bro . P . J . Whitehead , I . P . M . ; C . E . Bryan , S . W . ; Howie , J . W . ; Dr . Baker , Treas . ; Piatt , P . M ., Sec ; T . Whitehead , P . M ., D . C . ; Wyles , S . D . ; Welsby , J . D . ; Hunter ,
I . G . ; Alured and R . Johnson , Stewards . Bro . Rockliffe was re-elected as Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . P . J . Whitehead by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , and a vote of thanks recorded to Bro . Roberts for his perfect working in the installation ceremony . The brethren afterwards dined together , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Friday , July 5 th , at the Red Lion Hotel . Punctually at the appointed time , half-past six o'clock , thc W . M ., Bro . Copeman William Fox , opened the lodge . The ballot taken separately , were declared to be unanimous in favour of Messrs . Edwin Bowley and John William Wickens .
Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D ., Mx . P . M . * *¦ •*; , and Secretary , having solicited the W . M . to allow him to confer thc degrees about to be given to the candidates , who were all Personal friends of his , the W . M ., Bro . C . W . fox , in the kindest manner possible agreed to the ¦ work being done by the Secretary . The work done was
raisin g Bros . Samuel Allen , Patrick Brown , anel Henry Leander McDowell . Mr . Eelwin Bowley was duly initiated into Freemasonry , all the ceremonics ] bcing done in an admirable manner . As each candidate was initiated separately they were enabled to appreciate the beauties of the degrees conferred on them . Apology was received for the nonattendance of Mr , Wickens . Apologies were also received
The Star And Garter, Kew Bridge.
from Bros . Capt . Reginald W . Williams , P . P . G . Org . Midx . P . G . S . B . Midx ., W . M . 1275 , S . W . ; J . B . Shackleton , P . G * A . P , Midx ., P . M ., & c ., S . D . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Midx .-P . M . 1423 , & c , J . D . ; H . Gloster , W . M . 1531 , I . G ., & c .,, excusing and regretting their non-attenelance , which was caused by circumstances entirely beyond their own control .
Bro . C . W . Fox , W . M ., announced that his list as Steward for the Boy ' s School was thirty guineas ; he askc £ for more donations to it . Business ended , the lodge was closed , and adjourned to meet on Saturday , July 201 I 1 , at 3 p . m . No banquet or refreshment was pattaken of . The brethren returned to town as soon as the lodge was closed . There was a good attendance of the member . * .
LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No , 1393 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Friday afternoon , the 28 th ult ., at 3 . 30 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . T . Sammons , who was supported by Bro . John Jones , P . M ., and a good muster of his staff of officers , viz .: Bros . Thos , Large , S . W . ; Robt , Leason , J . W . ; W . C . Erwin , Sec ; J .
Pilling , J . D . ; R . J . L . Kynaston , I . G . ; W . H . Jewitt , M . Callaghan , and G . B . Tennison , Stewards . Amone * others the following visitors and brethren were present : Bros . J . McCarthy , I . P . M . ; Henry Jackson , P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; R . H . Evans , P . M . ; John Price , Treasurer ; Dr . B . Price , S . D . ; Jus . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Jas . Tomlin , W . J . Henderson , Stewart Speddy , J . A . Lambert , J . A . McRobie , Robt .
Parry , J . J . Griffiths , R . W . Rowlands , H . Davidson , H . Roberts , John Bond , Ben . Russell , T . F . Airey , J . S . Cregg , John Atherton , T . Adler , W . Clarke , J . F . Davies , J . C . Merrilecs , John Houlding , W . M . 823 ; A . E . Richardson , R . L . Stockton , J . Wilks , Wm . Guirden , and ethers , Visitor ; .: Bros . Child , Busfield , Hobart , J . F . Bryan , J . W . Hill , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Wm . Kidson , 292 ; and Joseph
Wood ( Freemason ) . After thc reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting , which were duly confirmed , the W . M . opined the lodge in the Second Degree and afterwards in tbe Third , and then pioceedcd to raise Bros . Atherton and Airey to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason , which ceremony he rendered in his usual efficient manner . The W . M . elect . Bro . Thomas Large , S . W ,, was then
presented by Bros . R . H . Evans , P . M ., and J . McCarthy , P . M ., to the W . M ., as In-stalling Master , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro . Sammons accepted this important Masonic duty , and delivered the opening address to the W . M . elect and the brethren . The Secretary read thc summary of the ancient charges and regulations , to the whole of which the W . M , gave his unqualified
assent , and then took the usual obligation . All brethren below the rank of Installed Master then retired , and after an absence of fifteen to twenty minutes returned to the lodge and saluted the newly chaired W . M . with the usual honours . The officers for the ensuing year Were then invested : Bro . Thos . Sammons , I . P . M . ; Henry Jackson , P . M ., D . C . ; Robt . Leason , S . W . ; W . C . Erwin , J . W . ; R . A . Evans ,
P . M ., Trca .-urcr ; Dr . B . Piicc , Secretary ; [ as . Pilling , S . D . ; R . J . L . Kynaston , J . D . ; W . A . / cwitt , I . G . ; M . Callaghan , S . S . ; G . B . Tenison , J . S . ; J . J . Smith , A . S . ; Jas . Tomlin , A . S . ; Thos . Pierrepoint , Organist . Bro . H . Jackson , P . G . A . D . C , then elelivered the aeldress to the W . M ., the Warelens , and the brethren , in a most impressive and dignified manner , and his fine declamation and
effective elocution made a great impression , and brought the ceremony of installation to a delightful close . After some formal business the W . M . closed the lodge in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where an excellent anri well served banquet was provideel , Bro . Ball , House Steward , being the caterer . After the dessert had been
placed upon the tables the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were received with musical honours . Bro . Robt . Leason , S . W ., then proposed ' -The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , anel Grand Lodge . " Bro . W . C . Erwin , J . W ., proposed "The R . W . D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , and Provincial G . L ,, " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . H . Jackson , P . G . Assist .
D . C , and Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; both of whom suitably responded . Bro . T . Sammons , I . P . M ., then gave " The Health of the W . M ., " which he said should be considered the toast of the evening , and referred to the fact that Bro . Large was the first master of the Hamer , who had received his initiation in the lodge , and had served since then as an officer for five years past , well and faithfully , and
his present high position was a just reward for zeal and ability . The toast was drank with enthusiasm and full Masonic honours . The W . M . in responding expressed his warm appreciation of the cordial reception given to the toast , and begged to return them his grateful thanks for all that had been said in his favour , anel hoped that he should fill the chair as ably as his predecessors . After
advocating the claims of the various charitable institutions , he said he trusted he she . uld have a prosperous year and he would do the best he could to fulfil all thc duties the brethren had cast upon him to his own credit and the welfare of the lodge . Bro . McCarthy , P . M ., proposeel in very eloquent terms " The Health of the I . P . M ., " anel amongst other remarks congratulated Bro . Sammons on his success .
ful year of office and the happy termination he had brought it to by installing his successor . The W . M . presented Bro . Sammons with a very valuable and chaste P . M , jewel , and he eluly acknowleelgeel the toast and presentation . "The Masonic Charities" were proposeel by Bro . J . Jones , P . M ., responeled to by Bro . Tomlin , A . S . "The Past Masters " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bros . Child ,
Bryan , and Joseph Wood . " The Officers " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by the S . W . and J . W ., and other officers . " The Lodge of Instruction , " proposed by thc W . M . and responded to by Bro . Pilling . "The Brethren of the Lodge , " proposed by Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., and responded to in an excellent speech by Bro . Houlding , W . M . 823 . The proceedings of thc evening were rendered most enjoyable by the vocal and instrumental harmony provided
The Star And Garter, Kew Bridge.
by Bros . Bryan , Child , Hill , Hobart , Busfield and Richardson , under thc artistic direction of Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Percy Lodge ( No . 1427 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 18 th June , at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , at which there was a good attendance of brethren , not only belonging to the lodge , but also from several visiting
lodges . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., the fnstalling Master , Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . S . W ., anel Prov . G . D . C . Northumberland , assumed thc chair , and Bro . Bertram Paget Ord , S . W ., was presented to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . After the usual obligations had been subscribed to , and the lodge raised , those below thc rank of P . M . withdrew . The Board
of P . M . ' s was then opened , and in the most impressive manner , the new Master was placed in the chair of K . S . After the usual salutes and the presentation of the tools , the lodge was successively closed from the Third to the First Degree , when the Master proceeded to appoint bis officers as follows-. —Bros . J . C . Mowbray , I . P . M . ; W . S . Lishman , S . W . ; Jno . Braithwaite , J . W . ; B . J . Thompson ,
P . P . G . S . W . and P . G . Sec , Treasurer ; W . B , East , Chap . ; Chas . Bushell , Sec . ; G . E . Macarthy , S . D . ; W . Magall , J . D . ; H . Dixon , I . G . ; J , Maclaren , S . S . ; Fred Ferrina , J S . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; and G . S . Sims , Tyler . Thc Treasurer ' s report , which was read , was found extremely satisfactory , and augured well for the prosperity of the lodge . On the conclusion of the business the brethren
adjourned to the Queen ' s Head Hotel , Pilgrim-street , where a splendid banquet was served , to which about fifty sat down , amongst whom were the following ; Bros . J . C . Mowbray , P . G . Supt . of W ., I . P . M . ; J . H . Bentham , P . P . G . S . B . ; B . J . Thompson , P . P . G . S . W . and Prov . G . Sec ; E . D . Davis , P . P . G . S . W . and P . G . D . C . ; J . Ridsdale , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Cook , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Anderson , P . P . G . S . W .
and P . G . Treas . ; G . Cockburn , P . M . 24 ; J . Bolam , I . P . M . 541 ; J . Atkinson , P . M . 4 81 ; Jesse Marchant , P . M . 424 ; J . Mackay , J . W . 424 ; E . Gibson , Sec . 424 ; J . Brydon , J . D . 424 ; F . W . Poad , 424 ; J . Ward , 424 ; J . Goss , 481 ; W . S . Lishman , S . W . 1427 ; J- Braithwaite , J . W . 1427 ; Chas . Bushel ) , Sec . 1427 ; G . E . Macarthy , S . D . 1427 > Wm . Magall , J . D . 1427 ; H . Dixon , I . G . 1427 ; H .
Wilson , 24 , and J . W . 1664 , and others . All the toasts were g iven and responded to in a very cordial manner . The I . P . M . in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " alluded to his long intimacy with him , which extended over a period of thirty years , and which was suitably acknowledged by thc W . M ., who proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , " and stated that he was under a debt of the deepest
gratitude to Bro . E . D . Davis , for having come at some inconvenience to himself to perform the duties of Installing Master . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Bros . Ferry , Dewar , Richardson , and Liddell enlivened thc proceedings by singing several glees during the course of the evening , and all the brethren expressed their gratification on the termination of the proceedings at having spent such a delightful evening .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The principal meeting of the year of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , Stanmore , Bro . Osman Vincent , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Geo . Tidcombe , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; Joseph Ebbs , J . W . ; W . A . Rogers , Treas . ; R . Helsdon , P . M . ; Garrod , I . P . M . ; and many other brethren ,
officers , and members of the lodge , besides a large number of visitors , among whom we noticed Bros . J . Patterson , W , Unwin , W . Drew , and E . V . New , of No . 174 ; J . G . Defriez , 45 ; H . Hall , 34 ; Dr . F . H . Wilson lies , P . M . 404 , P . P . G . S . W ., and Prov . G . Sec , Herts ; the Rev . Newton Price , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Herts ; Benskin , 404 ; W . J . Green , P . G . S . Middx . ; Page Dunn , 1288 ; and
H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading of the minutes and the report of tlie Audit Committee , the ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . Edmund Harwood Tyrrell , proposed by Bro . Hancock , seconded by Bro . Squire , for initiation , and for Bro . William Drew , 733 , as a joining member , proposed by Bro . Helsdon , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Garrod , P . M ., and both were declared unanimous in favour
of the admission of these new members , whereupon Mr . Tyrrell was initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree , the ceremony being very neatly performed . At its conclusion , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . George Tidcombe , S . W ., was presented as the W . M . elect to the W . M ., Bro . Vincent , who proceeded to address thc lodge upon the occasion , and when Bro . Tidcombe
had given his unqualified assent to the conditions read by the Secretary , obligated him in the usual form . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Masters was formed , Bro . Helston , P . M ., in the chair , to whom the new W . M . was presented , and the ceremony completed of installing him into the chair of K . S . The brethren having been re-admitted , Bro . Tidcombe
was duly proclaimed and saluted , and the orations were delivered by Bro . Helston in a highly impressive manner . The officers for thc year were appointed and invested as follows -. Bros . J . Ebbs , S . W . ; W . S . Marshall , J . W . ; Dr . W . A . Rogers , Treas . ; C . Veal , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Long , S . D . ; R . Ray , J . D . ; C . Hunt , I . G . ; R . Helsdon , P . M ., D . C . ; F . Meek , W . S . The
lodge having been resumed in the First Degree , thc W . M . presented a handsome P . M . jewel , voted by the lodge , to Bro . Vincent , P . M ., for thc very able manner in which he had conducted the business of the lodge during his year of office , and Bro . Vincent having returned thanks for this mark of thc brethren's appreciation of his services as
Master , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjaurncd to the pretty grounds which surround the hotel and where the abundance of roses and other flowers made the fresh air and sunshine of a summer afternoon thoroughly enjoyable , for it is one of the prettiest spots near London , and the Abercorn Arms Hotel