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SELBY . —St . Germain ' s Lodge ( No . 566 ) . —A mee ting of this h dge was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when a Masonic address was delivered by the Dean of York ( Bro . A . P . Purey-Cust , P . G . C . of England ) . Bro . the Rev . II . Greeves , vicar of Wistow , and VV . M . of the lodge , presided , and was supported by Bros . Weddall , P . M . j Scott , P . M . ; and many other Past

Masters and visitors , amongst the latter being Bros . T . VV . Tew , Prov . G . M . of VVest Yorkshire ; T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Todd , P . P . G . R . ; and Major McGachen , Prov . G . A . D . C . North and East Yorkshire . The Dean ' s address was a most able exposition of Freemasonry , pointing out its " raison d ' etre" and the many advantages that it possessed from social , moral , and

religious points of view . The Dean of York said that he was made a Mason in the Apollo Lodge , at Oxford , nearly 40 years previously , and had never once regretted the step he had then taken . In fact , he highly prized his Masonic membership , and never lost an opportunity of saying a word in favour of the Craft . At the conclusion of the proceedings , the Selby brethren entertained their visitors at supper .

LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — A meeting was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hooe-street , when there were present Bros . Wm . Blunsum , W . M . ; VVm . R . Roberts , S . W . ; Edgar E . A . Dow , J . W . j Adolph Pedcrsen , P . M ., Treas . j Edmund R . Latham , Sec . j Daniel Dunfcel , S . D . j C . E . Webster , J . D . j John L . Houghton , P . M ., D . C . j Burton

Allenby , I . G . j Haydn P . Cowell , Org . ; David Jones , Steward ; Thomas Ma'colm , Tyler ; Wm . H . Veevers , P . M . ; Thomas Dilcock , P . M . ; Vym . Evans . P . M . ; Andeison , Bosworth , Blackburn , Bjorkl'ind , Edwards , Forbrey , Gunn , Hayes , Johanson , Martin , Prince , Reece , Robinson , Riley , Roose , Tiedman , Williams , and Young . Visitors : Bros . Jackson , P . M . 6 73 ; II . Carey , Sec . 220 ;

Blacklock , 667 ; Greivc , G 73 ; and Handford , 823 , Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Alfred Kelsey , which proved satisfactory , and he , being in attendance , was duly initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . John L . Houghton , P . M ., while Bro . H . P . Cowell , Org ., added very much to its impressiveness .

Bro . VVm . Blunsum then resumed the chair , and raised Bros . Edwards , Forsbrey , Bjorkliind , and Grcive , 673 , in a manner that proved he was completely master of the situation . Several applications on behalf of poor and distressed brethren having been considered , and a proposition received for the next meeting , lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting room , where

Bro . Casey , the House Steward , had prepared an excellent repast , to which ample justice was done . After the toasts of "The Queen , " "The Prince of Wales , " and "The P . G . Olficers , Present and Past , " had been proposed and responded to , Bro . Houghton , P . M ., D . C , in an appropriate speech , prooo-ed "The Health of the W . M ., " which was received

with enthusiasm . Bro . W . Blunsum , in returning thanks , assured the brethren that no effort should be wanting on his part to further the cause of Masonry . He then proposed " The Past Masters , " and spoke at considerable length and in very high terms of the valuable assistance they were rendering

Bros . Dilcock , Houghton , Veevers , and Pedersen responded . Other toasts followed , which were wound up by Bro . Latham responding on behalf of " All Poor and Distressed Brethren . " The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by selections of music and songs , ably rendered by Bros . Smart , Cowell , Williams , Prince , Reece , and Hanlord , S 23 , under the direction of Bro . Haydn P . Cowell , Organist .

NORWICH—Cabbell Lodge ( No . 807 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . M ,, Bro . Thos . Winter , P . P . G . Stwd . Among those present were Bros . John VV . Browne . P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; W . N . Cooper , S . W . j Arthur King , P . P . G . Stwd ., J . W . j Thomas Campling , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . B ., acting S . D ; W . F . Stratford , J . D . ; George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; Arthur J . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Organist ; H , J . Howard , I . G . ; W . Murrell , Tyler ; S . R . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; H . Rosling , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; A . G . Holmes , H . Newhouse ,

J . J . Youngs , W . Tipping , and George E . Theobald . Among the visitors were Bros . Charles Connell , W . M ., I . B . Budgman , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., C . F . Bond , and J . Womersley . all of 93 ; J . Price , 201 ; R . N . Canova and J . Hyde , P . P . G . Stwd ., of 213 ; James Berry , 83 S ; H . A . Pepper , 943 ; and A . Bullird , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ,

1500 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . H . Rosling , in a masterly manner , gave the lecture on the Second tracing board . " Hearty good wishes" being given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to supper , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and general toasts were given and acknowledged .

RIPLEY . —Okeover Lodge ( No . 132 I ) . —The installation of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., in the Town Hall Market Place , when upwards of 50 brethren were present , including Bro . H . C Okeover , P . G . J . W . England , D . P . G . M . Derbyshire , and several other Provincial Officers . The ceremony of installing Bro . Douglas Upton as W . M . for the ensuing year was

performed by Bro . George Day , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . The W . M . invested the following brethren as his olficers for the ensuing year : Bros . Henry Lomas , I . P . M . ; John Henry Day , S . VV . j Frederick Channer Corfield , J . W . ; Rev . H . ' F . Goffe , Chap . ; T . Allen , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; W . H . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Josh . Cook , S . D . ; JohnTealby , J . D . ; Frank Allfrey , D . C ; William

Sutton , Org . ; John Henry Lomas and Thos . Farnsworth , Stwds . ; William Oakland , I . G . ; and John Storer , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the VVhite Lion Hotel , when the customary banquet took place . The newly-installed VV . M . was supported on his right by the R . W . D . G . M ., Bros . H . C . Okeover , F . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Campion , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Thomas

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Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; and other distinguished provincial brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , when , after spending a very enjoyable evening , the brethren separated .

LIVERPOOL . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 1505 ) . —A large gathering of Masons assembled at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 28 th ult , to witness the installation of Bro . Walter Burnett , the S . W ., and the W . M . elect being a well-known professional brother , the musical arrangements were carried out with unusual attention to detail and effect . At the opening of the lodge the

chair was occupied by Bro . VV . Foulkes , who was supported by the following oflicers : Bros . W . Parr , P . M . ; H . H . Smith , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . F . Callow , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., D . C . ; W . Burnett , S . VV . ; " Albert H . Hallwood , J . vV . ; R . Foote , P . P . G . Treas ., P . M ., Treas . j W . B . Sweetman , S . D . j J . G . Hallwood , J . D . j John Wort , I . G . j VV . M'Ganley and Isaac Lowery , Stewards ; Wm . Burnett , Org . ; and

Wm . H . Ball , Tyler . There was a large attendance of visitors . The preliminary business of the lodge having been disposed of , Bro . Burnett was presented for installation by Bros . J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T ., and R . Foote , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., after which the ceremony of installing Bro . VV . Burnett was efficiently and impressively performed by Bro . VV .

Foulkes , the retiring W . M . The installation ceremony being completed , Bro . Burnett invested his oflicers as follows : Bros . W . Foulkes , LP . M . j Albert H . Hallwood , S . W . j W . Sweetman , J . VV . j Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C , Chap , j R . Foote , P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; J . G . Hallwood , Sec . ; John Wortley , S . D . ; W . M'Ganley , J . D . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T ., D . C ; Wm . Burnett , Org . j J . Cross , I . G . j and T . Hoskins and W . Dickinson , Stewards .

Before the lodge was closed , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Foulkes , was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel . Subsequently the brethren banqueted in the dining room , and a most enjoyable musical entertainment was given by Bros . D . J . Davies , 16 75 j D . Williams , 2042 j VV . Quaile , 2042 j J . T . Jones , 1675 j VV . Lewis , 2042 ; J . A . Muir , 2042 j R . N . Hobart , 2042 j and J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O . The latter brother had charge of the musical arrangements .

FELTHAM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —A large number of brethren assembled at the Railway Hotel on Saturday , the Gth inst ., to witness the installation of Bro . Isaac Dixon as VV . M . The chair was taken by Bro . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Dixon , P . P . G . P . Middx ., S . W . j R . H . Dillon , J . VV .: J . H . Pearson , P . P . G . A . D . C Middx ., r ... . T \ h ~~ ..- D IM D n c n M : J ^„ C ~ . 1 ; 1 llww i iiit vj iuuA

, 'J j . .. aaun , .. ... o . u . -u ,, uw .,, ^ ' . 1 Millin , S . D . j W . A . Brown , J . D . j J . Webster , I . G . j H . T . Cooper , D . C . j R . Fennell , P . M . ; and a numerous attendance of brethren , including Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C , Dep . P . G . M . Middx . ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middx . ; W . H . Lee , P . G . A . Sec . Middx . ; J . Wilson , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . J . W . Berks and Bucks ; T . H . Ryall , 329 j N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; S . J . Potts , 192 j G . Powell , P . M . 1185 j H . J . Pallatt , 1194 J

J . G . Stevens , P . M . 554 ; W . Horton , 1790 ; VV . Hennell , P . M . 103 ; W . Iron , P . M . 1579 , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx . j J . Bayne , 1 S 97 J W . Martin , I . P . M . S 79 ; W . Martell , 209 ; A . VV . Guttrell , 1693 ; G . H . Foan , 1614 ; J . Osborn , P . M . 1602 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; J . McLaren , VV . M . ISOSJ E . W . Lingen , 15631 W . C . Reynolds , P . M . 1441 ; G . Marston , 1604 ; R . G . Norman , P . M .

125 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of the October meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bros . Peachey and Lodge were raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Isaac Dixon , P . P . G . Purst . Middx ., was then presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed into the chair as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . T . I . Bird ,

who carried out his duties as Installing Master in a most impressive manner , calling forth the highest commendations from all present . Bro . Dixon , W . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., I . P . M . ; R . H . Dillon , S . VV . ; S . J . Millin , J . VV . ; J . H . Pearson , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Middx ., Treas . ; J . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., Sec . j W .

A . Brown , S . D . j H . T . Cooper , J . D . ; A . Bevis , I . G . j T . W . Tharle , D . C . j G . Shudder , A . D . C ; E . T . Taylor and VV . J . Brougham , Stwds . j H . Branch , Org , ; and R . Potter , Tyler . 'The usual addresses were then very effectively delivered by Bro . T . I . Bird , I . P . M . The Secretary then read letters of regret from several brethren unavoidably absent , after which thc petition of a distressed

brother was recommended to the Board of Benevolence . Bro . J . Dixon , W . M ., then presented Bro . Bird with the Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London , ) voted by the lodge , and observed that it afforded him very great pleasure to be enabled to make the presentation . It would be unnecessary for him to speak

of the excellent manner in which Bro . Bird had carried cut his work , but he wished to take that opportunity of assuring that brother of the esteem in which he is regarded by the brethren . He trusted Bro . Bird would bespared for many years to wear the jewel , and assist the lodge by his counsel and advice .

Bro . Bird , I . P . M ., then said he desired to return his sincere thanks for the jewel that had been presented to him , and which would serve to link him more closely with the Elliot Lodge . He thanked the W . M . for the kind words he had used , and also the brethren for their mark of esteem and regard . Bro . Dixon , W . M ., then performed another very pleasing

duty , which was to present the I . P . M . with his portrait , admirably executed in crayons by the energetic Secretary , Bro . J . Mason . It was an excellent and striking likeness of Bro . Bird , and the W . M . in presenting it trusted it would serve to remind that brother of a pleasant year of office . Bro . Bird acknowledged the compliment , which he said was altogether was a surprise , and thanked the brethren for this further mark of their favour .

The account for the last lodge ball was received , showing a balance ot £ S 14 s ., which it was agreed should be augmented to £ 10 ios . and presented to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A further sum of ten guineas was subsequently voted to thc same Institution , to be placed on the list of the W . M ., who intends serving as Steward . It was unanimously resolved that a third annual ball should be held , and the managing Committee was re-appointed . Bro . J . Mason , Secretary , then proposed his son as a candidate for initiation at the next meeting , which was warmly

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seconded by Bro . Bird , amidst applause from the brethren . There being no further business for transaction , the lodge was closed , and an adjournment was made to the banquet , after which the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In presenting the first toast— "Thc Queen and the Craft "—the Worshipful Master remarked that , as it was always received with cordiality , his remarks would be brief .

He was very glad lo see her Majesty taking a most active part in public affairs , and also to observe the great concern she evinces in Colonial matters . The interest she also takes in our Order was well known to them all , and he should therefore ask them to heartily receive the toast . " H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given by the Worshipful Master , who commented upon the zeal displayed by his Royal Highness in all work he

undertook . He was equally zealous in all his duties connected with the Craft , in which he evinces so great an interest . "The Grand iOfficers" was next warmly received ; the Worshipful Master , in proposing it , referred to the hard work carried out efficiently by that distinguished body . "The Prov . Grand Master , Sir Francis Burdett ; thc Dep . Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " was then honoured . Bro . Dixon , VV . M ., said

he regretted very much that Sir Francis Burdett was unable to be present . He had received a letter from him expressing his regret at his inability to attend , and the brethren would be pleased to hear their esteemed Prov . G . M . was enjoying good health . In conclusion , the W . M . said they would all be sorry that their Deputy Prov . G . M . had been obliged to leave ; but he would ask Bro . W . H . Lee , Asst . Prov . G . Sec , to respond for the able body of Prov . Grand

Officers . Bro . VV . H . Lee , Asst . Prov . G . Sec . Middx ., in reply , said the toast to which he had been asked to respond was a very comprehensive one . With reference to Sir Francis Burdett , he did not think very much need be said , for they all knew him as a very worthy and distinguished Prov . G . Master . He took a great interest in Freemasonry , especially in the Province of Middlesex , and visited the various

lodges in the district over which he presided as often as he possibly could . He was a brother that was highly esteemed wherever his name was mentioned . With regard to the Dep . Prov . G . M ., he ( Bro . Lee ) was very sorry he had been obliged to leave , as he would have ably responded to that toast . Bro . Raymond Thrupp was also highly respected , and there was not a lodge in the province that he did not visit at least once during the year . He now came to the

latter part of the toast—the rest of the Prov . G . Officers . They were so numerous a body that it would be impossible to mention them except in general terms . They had been selected by the Prov . G . M ., and fairly represented the lodges to which they belonged , reflecting the highest credit on him for the selection . It had been a source of very great pleasure to him to visit them on that occasion and to witness the excellent working by their highly esteemed

P . M ., Bro . Bird . It had been his privilege to be associated with Bro . Bird in another lodge in the province ; he therefore knew full well the admirable manner in which that brother performed his duties . The way in which he had worked the Third Degree must commend itself to all brethren who were interested in the effective rendering of the ritual . As regarded the installation ceremony , he had never seen it worked better , and it not only reflected credit on

Bro . Bird , but also on the lodge . He wished the newlyinstalled W . M . a happy year of office , and sincerely thanked the brethren for thc hearty reception accorded the toast . " The Health of the W . M . " was next given by Bro . Bird , I . P . M ., who said that , in accordance with timehonoured custom , the gavel had been entrusted to him to propose the health of their W . M . Bro . Dixon was an

initiate of that lodge and bad won the esteem and affection of all the brethren . They were all heartily pleased to see him in the highest position in which it was the power of the lodge to place him . The brethren would all join with him in wishing their W . M . a prosperous year of office , and he trusted he would leave the chair with even greater regard than he was held in at the present time . He asked them to drink heartily to the good health , long life , and prosperity

of Bro . Dixon , W . M . Bro . Isaac Dixon , VV . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Middx ., begged to return his sincere thanks for the manner in which Bro . Bird had proposed his health , and the brethren for the way it had been received . He was fully aware of the responsibilities he had undertaken in accepting the office of W . M ., but he would make a faithful attempt to carry them out to the satisfaction of the brethren and the credit of the lodge .

He trusted at the end of his year to leave the lodge in as sound condition , both financially and Masonically , as he had found it . He again thanked them for their kindness , and relied upon their support during his term of office . Before he resumed his seat he would ask them to receive the next toast , which was that of " The Installing Master . " It was not for him to comment upon the admirable manner in which Bro . Bird had performed the installation ceremony ,

for he was capable of carrying out any duty , and was always willing to render any assistance in his power . He was personally indebted to Bro . Bird for many valuable hints , and for many acts of kindness of which he had been the recipient . He earnestly hoped he would live long to adorn the lodge and be present at their meetings . Bro . T . I . Bird , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., responded , and said he was gratified to hear that his

endeavours to satisfactorily work the installation ceremony had met with the approval of the brethren , as it was but the second time that he had been privileged to perform it . lie had carefully studied that impressive ceremony for some time past , as he considered it deserved the utmost attention , and as he wished to instal his successor in a manner not only satisfactory to the brethren , but which would be a credit to the lodge . The beautiful ceremonies of the Order

were all deserving of the utmost care , and there was not a part , however small , taken by any brother that was not worthy of the most careful attention . He was proud to have heard from the W . M . words which had gone deep into his heart , and which would remain there and amply repay him for any trouble he had taken . It was always a labour of love to do anvthine for the lodge , and he sincerely

re-echoed thc wish expressed by the W . M . that he might be spared for many years to be among them . As a Mason he was naturally very proud of having been through thc chair of his mother lodge . The brethren had , one and all , been very good to him during his year of office , and he heartily thanked them for the support he had received . He had now upon his collar the jewel voted by the lodge , and he could assure them that wherever Masonic clothing could