Masonic Ball In Liverpool.

MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL .

The Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , Liverpool , held its annual hall in aid of the Benevolent Fund connected with the lodge , at the Adelphi Hotel , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . This fund has been one of the most satisfactory in connection with lodges _ in the province of West Lancashire , which has for its object the relief of indigent members and

the widows and orphans of members . The Israel members and their families always look towards this ball as not only one of the most enjoyable in the festive season , but also for the addition it usually makes to its funds , and thus enabling the Committee to relieve their necessitous to a substantial extent . In the past year , unfortunately , distress has been active , and the Committee have boldly met the occasions :

in one case the amount ot £ 100 was voted , which , had it not been forthe revivifying effects of this vote , the applicant would probably have succumbed to a nameless terror . Although this lodge looks so well towards its members and their families , yet it does not confine its charity to this one fund . The members of the Lodge of Israel are constant supporters of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational

Institution , the Hamer Benevolent Fund , and has in the 11 years of its _ existence sent at least 10 Stewards to the London Festivals , so that , like the majority of members of the Jewish faith , they do not confine their charity to those in their midst , but cheerfully endeavour to extend their helping hand to all . Practically this ball was one of the most enjoyable of the series .

The company numbered about 150 , and the arrangements were of a perfect character , thanks to the exertions of Bros . D . Gabrielsen , W . M ., Chairman of the Ball Committee ; A . A . Lyons , Treas . ; A . Kirkpatrick , Hon . Sec . ; Maurice ; Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C , who acted as M . C , assisted by J . F . Davis ; M . Aronsberg , P . M ., Capt . of the Stwds . ;

Wilcox , Asst . Capt . ; R . Robinson , P . P . G . Reg . ; H . Gabriel , ; B . Woolf , H . Defrece , Ehrenbocker , H . Ellis , and others . Among the visitors were noticed Bros . T . Webster , P . M . S 23 ; S . Mattison , 1609 ; and others . An admirable supper was served under the supervision of the manager of the hotel , Bro . Ludlow .

Masonic Celebration At Altrincham.

MASONIC CELEBRATION AT ALTRINCHAM .

Monday , the 2 nd inst ., was a " red letter day" in the annals of the Stamford Lodge , 1045 . On that memorable occasion it attained its majority , and , Masonically , we wish it "Many happy returns . " Judging from the vigour it has displayed of late , there is every prospect of this

being realised , a prospect upon which every good Mason in the province who has Masonry at heart will pride himself . The 2 nd inst . was also memorable in that it celebrated the continuance in office of one of its oldest members , the now venerable Secretary , whom we wish a long and happy continuance . He was on that day presented with a portrait , painted in oils , of himself , as also

an inkstand and other accessories , which will serve to remind him of his honourable connection with the Stamford Lodge . The portrait has been painted by Mr . D . Shoesmith , of Hale-road , Altrincham , and as an artistic production is worthy of the highest praise . Bro . Newhouse is represented in his regalia as a Provincial Grand Officer , but the admirable way in which the expression of the

features has been caught is in every way creditable to the artist . Indeed , during the whole of the time the picture has been on exhibition has there been anything but commendation of it , and in addition it may be noted that the lodge has secured a duplicate which will be used at its various Masonic gatherings . The inkstand and accessories have been supplied by Mr . Eustace George Parker ,

George-street , Altrincham , and are of an elaborate and sumptuous character . The St . John's Day of the Stamford Lodge also witnessed the installation as W . M . of Bro . Josiah Drinkwater , whose career has been one alike honourable to himself and ; the lodge . The ceremony was performed by Bro . S . G . O . von Sturmer , assisted by Bros . Baker and

Siddeley . The following were afterwards invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . G . O . von Sturmer , I . P . M . ; Charles Bosustow , S . W . ; the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , M . P ., J . W . ; Rev . Richd . Hodgson , P . M ., P . G . O ., Chap . ; Jno . Siddeley , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , Treas . ; Richd . Newhouse , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; Kobt . H . Potter , S . D . ; Frederick R . B . Lindsell . I . D . :

lhomas H . Kirk , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Joel Foden , LG . ; James Harrison , Tyler ; Richd . Baker , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; Hollins , Brierley , Whittaker , and Worthington , Stwds . In making the presentation of the portrait , Bro . KIRK said he was exceedingly sorry that Bro . Heathcote was unable to be present to make the presentation , but he would

endeavour to do his best , as he always had done in connection with Masonry . For the past 20 years Bro . Newhouse had done his work in such a methodical and efficient manner that it was only right and fitting that the brethren should present him with some little token of esteem and affection . 1 his had taken the form of a portrait of himself , and he might go further and say that the brethren had so much

esteem for Bro . Newhouse that they had secured a duplicate ° ' it , which they intended to keep in their lodge , and this Would keep his memory green amongst them for along time to come . He hoped that Bro . Newhouse would be able to hand down that portrait to his children's children for generations to come , and that they would be able to look upon it and see that he had not gone through the world Without

making his mark in Masonry , and having an evidence of the deep feeling of regard , esteem , and affection > n which he was held . Bro . Kirk concluded by reading an address , and stated that not a single member's name was "Kent from the subscription list . « ro . NEWHOUSE , in reply , said that Bro . Kirk had urawn almost too flattering a picture in reference to himself n the past . He thanked them heartily . That day was of Meat

importance in the history of the Stamford Lodge , it in vf ? years since that day tbat ! t was constituted . Lookout ! i ! 16 found tnere were IQ founders of that lodge , 14 ' these had gone over to the majority—three were living , Brn " ?? ^ rs of the % ' but not with them . He was sure irlVli . , atncote , had he been well enough , would have been \ v 7 ll 1 ave discharged the duty which Bro . Kirk had so for ! l ° " ' t rhey were proud o £ the P f ? ress of that lodge , thev hA S - ¦ tlme they had hacl I 4 ° accessions , and that no 7 , "" Hated good men was evidenced by the fact that ess than 32 had been accorded provincial honours .

Masonic Celebration At Altrincham.

( Applause . ) The Stamford Lodge , like many others , had had its periods of sickness ; but under the good nursing of their Treasurer , Bro . Siddeley , they would all agree that the older it got the stronger it became . For the handsome present they had made him that day he heartil y thanked them , and he hoped it would pass down as an heirloom to his son , who he hoped would follow the footsteps of his

father in Masonry . ( Applause . ) After the various ceremonies , the brethren sat down to the banquet in the Town Hall , which was provided in an unexceptionable manner by Mrs . Harvey , the hostess of the Unicorn Hotel . In addition to the W . M . and his officers noted above , the following brethren were present : Bros . W . Nicholls , P . M ., P . P . G . P . 041 ; J . Beresford , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . E . D . Garven , P . P . G . C ; R . McD . Smith , P . M . 44 , 64 , P . P . G . T . East Lancashire ; W . Goodacre , Prov . G . Sec . West Lanes . ; J . Wildgoose , P . M . 1 G 3 , P . P . G . J . D . East Lanes . ; A . Griffiths , W . M . ' 357 , P . G . O . ; John E . Lees , P . M . 645 , P . P . G . T . East Lanes . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . 44 , 64 , P . G . J . W . East Lanes . ; J . Ambler , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; S . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . P . ;

J . Hamilton , P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; D . Kinsey , P . M .. P . P . G . S . ; Geo . F . Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . ; G . Brett , P . P . G . R . East Lanes ., P . M . 997 ; T . Daine , P . G . S . ; I , H . Evans , P . M . 1565 ; Rev . E . O . Rawson , W . M . 041 ; J . Lewis , W . M . 1565 ; W . Bradford , S . W . 1565 ; W .

Wildgoose , S . W . 941 ; W . Hooper , J . W . 1565 ; W . Collins , Org . 1565 ; Rev . E . B . Bagot , P . M . 1357 ; H . Balshaw , P . M . 1565 ; W . H . Brierley , E . G . Parker . P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; F . G . Richardson , J . W . Byrom , T . W . Millar , George Richardson , P . M . ; A . H . Gilbodv , P . M . ; W . Agar Renshaw , P . M . ; W . R . Blunsome , A . Ingham , J . Pearson , T . Walker , and others .

The La Tolerance Lodge Ladies' Banquet And Ball.

THE LA TOLERANCE LODGE LADIES ' BANQUET AND BALL .

A most enjoyable gathering was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., under the auspices of the W . M ., Bro . John Elvin , and officers of this select lodge , and the result was a complete success . We have previously expatiated upon the desirability on all possible occasions of

admitting ladies to our festivities whenever practicable , as we are ^ firmly convinced by adopting such a course Masonry and Freemasons would be regarded a deal more favourably by the fair sex than often is the case , simply from the fact that our wives and sisters would then have an opportunity of witnessing for themselves the class of men we mix with , whom they often hear about , but probably seldom see , in

addition to which there is , or should be amongst all Freemasons , an additional pleasure and satisfaction in the knowledge that they are contributing towards the ladies ' enjoyment , by giving up one ordinary evening ' s routine , or , in other words , practising a little self denial and placing themselves under restraint for the benefit of the fair sex . We understand it is some three or fouryears since the La

Tolerance Lodge gave a banquet to the ladies , but as this has been so successful , we trust each succeeding W . M . may follow Bro . Elvin's example . Prior to the banquet the lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M . and the following officers : Bros . T . Smale , S . W . ; C . Burt , J . W . ; James Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . B . Sly , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; L . C Langdon , T .

Bicknell , S . D . ; W . G . Fenn , J . D . ; A . Smith , l . G . ; J . W . Andrews , C . S . There were also present P . M . 's Burmeister , Child , Humphrey , and Skinner ; Bros . Vorley , Tidy , Clear , Webb , and Lyons . Visitors : Bros . Byron Ridge , P . M . 463 ; G . L . Kerrick , 321 ; Turle Lee , J . W . 1926 ; G . H . Williams , 165 S ; G . R . Ousey , W . M . 59 ; B . P . Jesse , P . M . 155 C ; J . Vicary , 1 S 0 ; D . Cavd ,

1079 ; Cotterell , S . W . 1 S 37 ; w . Pocock , 9 ; P . J . George , S . D . 957 ; R . R . Lisenden , S . W . 317 ; M . J . Mumford , 153 S : ; Lattreille , P . M . 1260 ; Lyons , 1765 ; and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . G . L . Lyons , of the Trinity College Lodge , was balloted for to become a joining member of the

lodge , and unanimously elected . _ A dispensation was read from the M . W . G . M . authorising the brethren to wear Masonic clothing at the banquet and ball , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the drawing room to receive the ladies . During . the " mauvais quart de heure " Bro . Turle Lee beguiled the time by discoursing sweet

sounds on the pianoforte , and at 7 . 30 the company betook themselves to the banquet room , where a most recherche banquet had been prepared for them , and which gave every satisfaction . During dessert the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , all of which were enthusiastically received and responded to . Subsequently the W . M . proposed the

toast of the evening , viz ., " I he Ladies , " which " qui va sans dire " was heartily drunk , and responded to by Bro . TIDY in appropriate terms . Bro . LANGDON , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . John Elvin , " in eulogistic terms , dilating upon his courtesy and urbanity with all he came in contact , and also upon his ability to perform the various Masonic

ceremonies , and his zeal for l < reemasonry generally . The toast was drunk with every manifestation of pleasure , and Bro . ELVIN replied in a few well-chosen sentences , and then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . BYRON , RIDGE , FAIRCHILD , J ESSE , STEVENS , and R . R . LISENDEN ( Freemason ) . " The Past Masters and Officers " were also proposed

by the W . M ,, and responded to by Bros . BUR . MER . P . M . ; E . HUMPHREY , P . M . ; T . SMALE , S . VV . ; and BURT , J . W . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with some excellent singing by Mesdames Annie Matthews , Spencer Jones , and Bro . L . G . Lyons , whilst Bro . Turle Lee

rendered valuable service at the piano . The company repaired after the banquet to the drawing room , where coffee was served , and subsequently to the ball room , where a capital progamme of dance music was executed by Bro . Saunders' band , the company indulging in their terpsichorean revels until the small hours of the morning .

The bust , which has recently been placed in Poet's Corner , Westminster Abbey , in memory of Bro . Robert Burns , was unveiled on Saturday last in the presence of a strong representative gathering of Scotchmen by the Earl of Rosebery ; the Dean of Westminster , as well as his lordship , delivering an address appropriate to the event .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee held their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Saturday , the 7 th inst . Uro . William Roebuck , P . G . Stwd ., Vice Patron and 1 rustee , occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . A . J . Goodwin , A . M . Broadley , [ no . H . Hawkins , William Baker , James Glaisher , P . G . D . ; Geo . Cooper ,

Henry Morse , Edgar Uoivyer , P . G . Std . B . ; Mrs . Isabella S . V . Walls , Bros . L . Ruf , A . E . Gladwell , R . J . Relf , Alfred Williams , S . B . Wilson , John L . Mather , Charles F . Hogard , C . H . Phillips , Fred . T . C . Keeble , N . B . Headon , Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Jas . Willing , jun ., J ' - Adlard , Bradshaw Brown , Joseph Clever , J . A . White , VV . G . Lemon , H . Hacker , Geo . Cooper , George Angold , Mr . W . G . Stewart ; Bros . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; Richard

Morris , LL . D . ; Thomas Keene , Chas . II . Driver , Horace B . Marshall , G . Treas . ; ] . M . Case , W . A . Scurrah , Geo . P . Gillard , James Freeman , R . T . Spice , Henry Radchffe , John A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; A . A . Richards , P . Hastings Miller , Thos . Davey , E . Weil , Jas . Moon , J . J . Berry , H . S . Goodall , R . J . Taylor , Jermyn Boyd , E . C . Mather , Henry Cox , Walter Sowdon , J . A . Farnfield , Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C H . WebbH . ] . LardnerT .

, , C . Walls , W . M . Stiles , Geo . Mills , T . G . Hunt , Geo . Mickley , Thos . H . Waterworth , James Hodges , Dudley Rolls , G . P . Festa , Richard Eve , Joyce Murray , John E . Dawson , John Young , Thos . Griffiths , W . Willey , Mr . Edgar M . Bowyer , Bros . S . B . Dodson , Herbert Dicketts , Henry Venn , W . H . Saunders , W . Wiggington , Geo . Martin , Walter Hopekirk , W . Paas , Geo . Skiggs , W . Maple , Robt . Martin , Lt .-Col . James Peters , P . G . S . B . :

W . J . Crutch , Edward Baxter , Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Alex . Miller , J . Brittain , J . S . Cumberland , Robt . Gresley Hall , W . Mann , Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; A . Hartmann , J . 'M . Klenck , John Skinner , Thos . Ball , P . de Lande Long , Raymond VV . Thrupp , and Frederick Binckes , Secretary . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified , and those of the special meeting of the House and

Building Committee , on the 7 th ult ., and the House Committee , on the 20 th ult ., having been read for information , it was moved , seconded , and resolved that so much of the minutes of the General Committee as referred to the rejection of petition onjjiehalf of L . C . E . Ambrose be rescinded . Two petitions on behalf of Ambrose and another were submitted and accepted , and their names will accordingly be included in the list for the October election .

Grants of £ . 5 each in two cases were made , after which the Scrutineers appointed to conduct the ballot at the election of two brethren to serve on the House Committee handed in their report , from which it appeared that the result was as follows : Bro . Henry Venn , 5 6 votes ; T . Hastings Miller , 52 ; Charles Belton , 37 ; and VV . H . Saunders , 24 . Accordingly Bros . Venn and Miller were declared elected , and the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their regular meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the nth inst . Bro . H . B . Marshall , G . Treas . and Patron , presided , and there were present Bros . J . Newton , John L . Mather , C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; W . March , W . Daniell , E . VVest ,

A . H . Tattershall , W . Murhs , VV . II . Goodall , J . M . Case , C F . Hogard , T . W . C . Bush , Jabez Hogg , P . G . P . ; Joseph Freeman , Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; George E . Fairchild , lohn Bulmer , G . Holton , Henry Moore , P . Adlard , W . Hilton , C . Stean , Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C . G . Dilley , G . P . Festa , and James Terry , Secretary . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and

confirmed , the Secretary reported the deaths of five annuitants , two male and three female . The Matron ' s report was submitted and approved , and there being , in the opinion of the House Committee , no resident brother at Croydon whom they could recommend for the appointment of Warden , it was agreed that Miss Norris should discharge the duties of the office in

conjunction with their Matron , the emoluments of the Wardenship being paid to her additionally . The result of the Festival on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., was reported as £ 17 , 802 6 s . Cd ., with three lists still out standing . The resignation of Bro . G . S . Recknell , who has been appointed to a Clerkship in Grand Secretary ' s office , was

announced and accepted . Bro . Vassar-Smith was made Honorary Vice-President in consideration of his recent services at the Festival , and generally in behalf of rlie Institution . Bro . EDGAR BOWYER having given notice of motion to vote to Bro . Terry the sum of 100 guineas in recognition of his valuable services at the Festival , a vote of thanks to the Chairman was passed and the proceedings terminated .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .

A meeting of the Court of Governors of this charity was held on the 6 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street ) Liverpool , under the presidency of Bro . R . A . Davies , one of the vice-presidents of the Institution . 'There was a very

large attendance of governors . 1 he minutes of the last court , the General Committee , and the House Committee were read and confirmed , and as a result of this confirmation 16 children were elected upon the foundation of the charity and three on its combined clothing , educational , and maintenance scheme . The treasurer ' s accounts were received , and a vote of thanks to Bro . Davies for presiding

brought the business of the court to a close . Subsequently a chaste gilt silver jewel was presented to Bro . R . Ripley , P . G . A . D . C , in recognition of his generous gift of 170 -silver badges to the Stewards of the ; recent Masonic ball , which resulted in a net surplus of upwards of £ 300 for the benefit of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution .

Bro . Sir P . Cunhffe Owen has been to Vienna on business connected with the approaching International Inventions Exhibition .