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follows : Bro . A . T . Dartnall , S . W . ; W . Walker , J . VV . ; Rev . V . S . Vickers , Chap . ; E . Lukey ( Mayor of Dover ) , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; J . D . Terson , P . M ., Sec ; E . C . Fielding , S . D . ; Dr . W . J . Best , J . D . ; F . VV . Prescott , P . M ., D . C . ; F . A . Clarke , Org . ; H . H . Goodwin , I . G . ; W . Thomas and 0 . G . Saville , Stwds . ; and L . Marsh , Tyler . Bro . J . D . Terson , Secretary , was
unanimously re-appointed Charity Representative of the lodge . The lodge was honoured with the presence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Kent , Bro . J . S . Eastes , P . S . G . D . England , and there were also present Bros . J . Terry , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Secretary of the R . M . B . I . ; J . S . White , VV . M . 2099 ; A . Seymour Baskett , W . M . 15 S ;
H . E . Pannell , W . M . 10 S ; G . Peden , W . M . 125 ; T . Bent , P . M . 7 S 4 ; and T . Morrill , 57 . The members of the Dover lodges present , besides the officers above mentioned , were Bros . E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; H . S . Boyton , P . M . ; J . W . Bussey , P . M . ; J . J . Wright , P . M . ; W . O . Kennett , P . M . j W . A . Barron , P . M . ; Major-Gen . T . Gumming P . M . ; Dr . Fenn , P . J . G . W . ; Dr . J . Marshall ,
P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; W . B . Baker , S . W . ; A . Sims , J . W . j R . E . Mayes , T . Butler , J . Jarry , H . Warren , B . C . Morris , J . Beach , C . M . Overton , J . T . Marsh , J . Parsons , J . W . Wynne , A . T . Wilson , W . C . Bowles , J . T . Hopper , F . C . Swoffer , J . Simcox , and others .
At the conclusion of the proceedings the members and visitors adjourned to the adjoining building , where an excellent dinner was served . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very pleasant evening with harmony was enjoyed by those present .
FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . — Bro . John Wilkinson , VV . M . elect , was installed Worshipful Master on Wednesday , the 4 th instant , at the Freemasons ' Hall , by Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . S . G . W ., assisted by Bro . Craig , P . M ., and the following brethren were invested as officers , viz . : Bros . H . Hartley , I . P . M .,
P . G . Stwd . ; J . Wakefield , S . W . j D . Tolson , J . W . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Treas . ; M . Jones , Sec ; Wm . Robinson . S . D . ; Wm . Shaw , J . D . ; Wm . Barwise , D . C ; J . Webb ] Org . ; Samuel Hastings , I . G . j G . Atkinson , VV . H . Jones , J . Richardson , and J . Armstrong , Stwds . ; and C . Bland , Tyler . The following were present : Bros . Dr . J . J . Lace , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Jas . Routledge , P . M . ; Jas . Singers , ] .
Dickson , J . Webb , Wm . Brown , Robt . Douglas , W . J . Smith , Dr . Chas . Harris , W . M . 119 ; Geo . Starkey , W . M . elect 119 ; R . Miller , J . G . Selkirk , J . P . Bennett , Rev . J . Tyson , P . M . 1532 , P . P . G . Chap , j VV . Armstrong , W . M . 1267 ; las . Stout , VV . M . elect 126 7 ; Jas . Lowery , J . Dickinson , W . M . 19 S 9 ; J . Elliott , Isaac Frears , J , Jenkinson , W . M . 22 S 5 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Holloway ,
W . Kewley , and others . Eight certificates were presented to members , 15 have been initiated during Bro . Hartley ' s year of office , and we are pleased to add that while the lodge has enjoyed prosperity the Masonic Charities have not been forgotten . Three chairs have been endowed during the year , and it has been suggested that every officer when funds will allow should be
placed in a similar position in one of the three Masonic Institutions . With the proposition of one candidate and a vote of thanks to the Installing Masters and " Hearty good wishes" from Lodges Nos . 119 , 126 7 , 19 S 9 , and 22 S 5 , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , at the invitation of Bro . Wilkinson , subsequently dined , and with toast and song spent a very pleasant evening .
LIVERPOOL . Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . —The annual festival in connection with this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . The lodge , which was consecrated about 21 years ago , numbers nearly 100 on its roll , and is at present one of the most flourishing offshoots of Freemasonry in the province . In
addition to the numerous body of the members that assembled to witness the investiture of the officers for the ensuing year , many visitors attended from other lodges . Bro . VV . Jones , VV . M ., was supported in the chair by the undermentioned : Bros . S . Fraser , I . P . M . ; J . Pemberton , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; A . Cotter , P . M ., Treas . ; J . S . Warden , P . M . ; J . Ashworth , P . M . ; VV . Fish ,
P . M . ; and a full staff of officers . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . James Salmon ( Mayor of Chester ) , P . M . 425 , P . G . D . Cheshire ; George Willings , P . M . 667 , P . G . D . ; J . Bryan , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 , 2294 , P . A . G . D . C . ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . 744 ; W . Hewson , W . M . 249 ; R . G . Bradley , P . M . 249 ; VV . Pye , P . M . 1094 ; J . Bowyer , VV . M . 667 ; T . C
Thorburn , P . M . 477 ; R . E . Edwards , 721 ; E . King Ellison , P . M . 350 ; R . Low , P . M . S 23 ; D . Dunkel , W . M . elect 594 ; E . R . Lathom , 594 ; A . Bucknell , P . M . 66 7 ; G . Wiggins , 247 ; and others . The chair was taken as Installing Master b y Bro . S . S . Fraser , I . P . M ., when the VV . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Kohn , was presented for installation by Bros . J . Pemberton ,
P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., and Hugh Williams , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C , and the fine ceremony was rendered additionally impressive by a specially selected musical programme . Bro . Kohn then invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . J . Haiiey , S . VV . ; E . B . Ironside , J . VV . ; Alex . Cotter , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Linaker , Sec . ; S . L . Fraser , P . M ., D . C .
T . S . Tickle , S . D . ; T . Clarke , J . D . ; Wm . Hudson , Org . ; W . Cantle , I . G . j G . F . Ordish , D . Hughes , J . Mottershead , and W . M . Peters , Stewards j and P . Ball , Tyler . Before the closing of the lodge a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Fraser , the Installing Master . The brethren afterwards dined together , and after the repast , which was admirably served by Bro . James Casey ,
the House Steward , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair . The W . M . replied in appropriate terms to the toast of his health , and afterwards , in proposing the toast of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Jones , " took occasion to present him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the members of the lodge .
The subsequent toasts were " The Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " " The Masonic Charities , " "The Visitors , " & c During the eveningan admirable musical programme was rendered by Bros . E . Grime , T , Shaw ( violin ) , G . Smith , J . Leyland , VV . Hudson , J . H . Linaker , E . B . Ironside , and others .
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PLUM ST SAD . Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) , —The election meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , Bro . B . de B . Lopez , P . G . Stwd . England , VV . M ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . I . G . W ., Treas . j A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j
T . D . Hayes , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec . j R . I . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . j C H . Lawson , P . M . j "C lolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); Col . E . Hughes , M . P ., S . W . ; W . Sanders , S . D . ; W . C . Taylor , J . D . ; C . J . Clapham , D . C . j Dr . E . Bryceson , I . G . j R . F . Tyler , Org . ; D . K . Somers and J . O . Cook , Stwds . ; C . Warren , Tyler j Capt . G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G .
Std . Br . j W . Webber , W . M . 700 ; H . Gnce , W . M . 13 ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; G . Grant , W . J . Bidgood , and J . Davidson , of 700 ; R . Smith , 1000 ; and E . Chinery , 1 S 4 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was
proceeded with , and Bro . Col . Hughes was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . Coupland re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Warren Tyler . Each of the above having severally returned thanks , two Auditors were elected , and the Refreshment Committee constituted . The usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Lopez , and then the lodge was closed .
The brethren having partaken of supper , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . "The Health of Earl Amherst , P . G . M ., " having been drunk with enthusiasm , that of "Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was responded to by Bro . Hayes , who said they all knew what an excellent
Mason Earl Amherst was , and how heartily he entered into anything that was for the good ofthe province in particular , while in Bro . Eastes they had one who never seemed easy unless he was doing something in the cause of Masonry . It was an honour and a pleasure to serve under two such brethren , and he must say their lodge—the Pattisonhad been well served in the distribution of provincial
honours , and had tried to do credit to the distinction by regularly attending Provincial Grand Lodge at all its meetings . He trusted it would continue to receive the notice of his lordship and Bro . Eastes , and that as time went on other of the Past Masters would have the privilege of responding . In the name of the Provincial Grand Officers present he thanked the brethren for their hearty reception
of the toast . Bro . Penfold then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said it was on his part a very cheerful duty , although not unmixed with some alloy . Bro . Lopez had been an excellent Master so far as he had had opportunities , but must in the ordinary course of affairs Masonic , whether good , bad , or indifferent , leave the chair at the end of his year of office . They had , however , a sort of " Compensation for
Disturbance " clause in the fact that he ( Bro . Lopez ) would be succeeded by such a Master as Bro . Hughes . They felt sure that in the brother chosen that night to succeed Bro . Lopez they had one who would discharge the duties of Master to his own and their satisfaction . Bro Lopez had , as he before said , done what he had to do well , and now , at the end of his year of office , they could fearlessly say of him— " Well done , thou good and faithful servant . " He asked them to drink the toast heartily .
Bro . Lopez , in response , said the attainment of the position he had occupied for the last 11 months , and which he should have to retire from at their next meeting , was the ambition of every Mason , and he quite agreed with Bro . Penfold that the brother whom they had chosen to succeed him would fully maintain the high character of the Pattison Lodge . For himself he could only say that he was
exceedingly sorry to leave the chair , yet at the same time it was an office of great responsibility and one that many might easily be forgiven for being glad to resign , especially if they resigned it , as he felt sure he did , into the h . inds of so able a successor as their esteemed Bro . Col . Hughes . He had been heartily supported during his year of office by every brother in the lodge , and that cordial
support had to a great extent relieved the onerousness of the office from his shoulders . They had overlooked his shortcomings , which no doubt were many , yet if he had by any means contributed to the success of the lodge , or the comfort or happiness of the brethren , that was his solace , while their kind and genial reception of him at all times
would ever be to him a pleasant remembrance . Our esteemed brother then resumed his seat amid great cheering . The toast of "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Grice , Webber , and Roberts , having been eloquently responded to , that of "The Past Masters" followed , for which Bro . Cook responded .
The next toast was that of "The VV . M . elect , " and , in response , Bro . Hughes said the W . M . had him at rather a disadvantage , as he ( Bro . Lopez ) was retiring from office his work all over and done , while his ( Bro . Hughes ) was only just commencing , and in following one who represented so great a personal interest in that district they could not fairly
expect that he should be so successful or adorn the position so well as Bro . Lopez had , whose reign had been both a happy and memorable one . For himself , he joined the lodge almost at its commencement , and since then had been so deeply engaged in his own and other people ' s business that he had not had time to attend it so often as he should have liked , yet he had had its interest at heart , and had
always heard of its progress with pleasure and satisfaction . Now that state of affairs might have gone on till the end , but one night , being present in the lodge , he was asked by Bro . Butter if he would like to go on the rails again , there was an opening , andheacceptedit , andwas very thankful to think he had . He felt it a great responsibility now that he was about to fill the chair , not that he should not be able to preside
over what they were pleased to call the " Fourth Degree , " because they might trust to him for good dinners , and he ought to know what a good dinner was ; but what about the ritual ? What about him learning it at his advanced age ? He had had it repeated to him so often that he
was afraid he might be like a page boy he had heard of at a mansion in the country . At this mansion a certain bishop was staying , and the boy had it dinned into him to say to the bishop " Yes , my lord , " " No , my lord , " whenever his grace spoke to him . Well , the boy was sent to call the bishop up one morning , and told to answer , should the
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bishop ask who knocked , " The boy , my lord ; " the boy , however , got so confused with these repeated drillings that when the bishop asked " Who is it ? " the boy , instead of saying as he been told , "The boy , my lord , " yelled out " The lord , my boy . " Now , he felt with regard to the ritual something like the boy , and if he slightl y reversed titles at times and called himself " P . M . " while he was only "M . P ., " and "M . P . " when he really was " P . M ., "
they must forgive him . He asked them to give him the same hearty support they had given his predecessor , and join him in the pursuit of true happiness by the practice of brotherly love , so that it might be said that his yearof office was as good and memorable a one has had ever occurred since the consecration of the Pattison Lodge . The other toasts were "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast , the whole of the toasts being interspersed by some excellent vocal and instrumental music .
ROCHFORD . Lodge of True Friendship ( No . 160 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the County Court Offices , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . F . J . Wiseman was for the second time installed as W . M . for the year . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . G . Wood , I . P . M . ; A .
J . Arthy , S . VV . ; G . F . Golding , J . W . j J . F . Harrington , Treas . ; H . Harper , P . M ., Sec . j W . A . Rigden , S . D . j A . J . Hobday , J . D . j A . Lucking , D . C ; W . J . Hardy , J . D . ; H . Meeson and J . Richmond , Stewards ; and A . VV . Martin , Tyler . The W . M . then very ably initiated Messrs . Leach and Armitage . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to the
Old Ship Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was well served . The following were among the brethren present : Bros . T . J . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . Grand Secretary ; Albert Lucking , PJVI ., P . G . P ., Prov . Grand D . C . j F . J . Wiseman , G . Wood , G . F . Golding , A . J . Arthy , W . V . Willson , P . M . ; I . Ayling , P . M . ; I . F . Harrington , P . M . ; H . Harper ,
P . M . j A . J . Hobday , W . J . Hardy , H . Meeson , J . B . Kichmond , P . Richmond , G . Goodman , W . J . Taylor , J . C . Underwood , F . W . Wiseman , W . T . Massey , C . Walton , G . J . Westfield , P . M . 21 S 4 ; A . Brazier , P . M . 1 S 29 ; T . W . Burton , W . M . 1 S 17 ; J . W . Harris , P . M . 1000 ; B . Thomas , J . W . 1000 ; and R . C . Cleghorne , 1 S 17 . After the banquet the W . M . proposed "The Oueen and
the Craft . " In proposing " The Health of the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said it required but few words from him to recommend the toast . All the brethren were aware that the Prince of Wales was the most popular Grand Master England had ever seen , and that Masonry had been greatly strengthened since H . R . H . had held that office ..
The toasts of " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., and the Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . F . A Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Reg ., " were all enthusiastically honoured .
In proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . George Wood , the I . P . M ., said that the W . M . had always been a most excellent Mason , and had been at his work second to none . He thought the brethren might congratulate themselves that they had such a Master to preside over them . He felt certain that when his year of office had expired they would find the lodge had not suffered by being presided over
by Bro . Wiseman , but , on the contrary , they would find that it would reap the benefit by being presided over by such an old and good Mason . Bro . Wiseman , in responding , said that he could assure the brethren he felt highly complimented by being again elected to the high office he now occupied , and he would endeavour to deserve that confidence . If he had ever done
his duty he would endeavour to do it better . In proposing " The Health of the Initiates , " the VV . M . said there was a deal of good in Masonry , and expressed the hope that the newly made brethren would endeavour to rise in the Order , and at some time occupy the chair of the lodge .
Bros . Leach and Armitage responded . The other toasts were responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . During the toasts songs by the W . M ., Bros . J . B . Richmond , Arthy , Brazier , Thomas , F . J . Wiseman , Hobday , Leach , and others were ably sung , and enlivened the proceedings .
THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when there was a goodly number of members and visitors present . Bro . T . Barber was duly raised to the
Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . A . L . Peace , VV . M . Bro . J . H . Bletcher , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . J . F . Forth , re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . F . Pine Tyler . The installation was fixed for the gth July .
THORNTON HEATH . Old England Lodge ( No . 1790 ) . —This successful lodge held its annual installation meeting at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The members present included Bros . J . Kilvington , W . M . ; R . G . Fleming , M . D ., S . VV ., W . M . elect ; George Horsnail , J . VV . ; W . Foulsham , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; I .
Buckley , bee ; V . C Pascall , P . M . ; Hugh M . Hobbs , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Ridpath , P . M . ; VV . H . Ransom , P . M . ; C . Daniel , P . M . j J . W . Russell , W . J . Day . G . Young , M . F . Blockley , F . R . Rayner , J . Botter , A . H . Doball , J . P . Gordon , J . S . Mortimer , E . C . Symmons , J . D . j C . Terry , Stwd . ; W . J . Turpin , I . G . ; and E . Whittaker , P . M . Visitors : Bros . T . Fletcher , VV . M . 33 ;
W . F . Drive , S . D . 1360 ; H . Davis , 310 ; E . Mitchell , P . M . 720 ; T . Bomlin , I . G . 1360 ; J . H . Price , W . M . 1321 ; W . Gunner , P . M . 720 ; T . A . Compton , 1641 ; B . Shekwell , 2054 j A . T . Findley , 879 j G . Wilson , 19 S 7 J A . M . Cole , A . D . C . 1744 J F . J . Laughlin , Org . 136 5 J T . J . Harris , Stwd . 1744 j and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Audit
Report received and adopted . Mr . J . W . Russell having been duly approved by ballot , was impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The installation of the W . M . elect was next proceeded with , and Bro . Robert Gage Fleming , M . D ., was duly presented and installed by Bro . J . Kilvington , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . G . S . Horsnail , S . VV . j E .
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follows : Bro . A . T . Dartnall , S . W . ; W . Walker , J . VV . ; Rev . V . S . Vickers , Chap . ; E . Lukey ( Mayor of Dover ) , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; J . D . Terson , P . M ., Sec ; E . C . Fielding , S . D . ; Dr . W . J . Best , J . D . ; F . VV . Prescott , P . M ., D . C . ; F . A . Clarke , Org . ; H . H . Goodwin , I . G . ; W . Thomas and 0 . G . Saville , Stwds . ; and L . Marsh , Tyler . Bro . J . D . Terson , Secretary , was
unanimously re-appointed Charity Representative of the lodge . The lodge was honoured with the presence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Kent , Bro . J . S . Eastes , P . S . G . D . England , and there were also present Bros . J . Terry , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Secretary of the R . M . B . I . ; J . S . White , VV . M . 2099 ; A . Seymour Baskett , W . M . 15 S ;
H . E . Pannell , W . M . 10 S ; G . Peden , W . M . 125 ; T . Bent , P . M . 7 S 4 ; and T . Morrill , 57 . The members of the Dover lodges present , besides the officers above mentioned , were Bros . E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; H . S . Boyton , P . M . ; J . W . Bussey , P . M . ; J . J . Wright , P . M . ; W . O . Kennett , P . M . j W . A . Barron , P . M . ; Major-Gen . T . Gumming P . M . ; Dr . Fenn , P . J . G . W . ; Dr . J . Marshall ,
P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; W . B . Baker , S . W . ; A . Sims , J . W . j R . E . Mayes , T . Butler , J . Jarry , H . Warren , B . C . Morris , J . Beach , C . M . Overton , J . T . Marsh , J . Parsons , J . W . Wynne , A . T . Wilson , W . C . Bowles , J . T . Hopper , F . C . Swoffer , J . Simcox , and others .
At the conclusion of the proceedings the members and visitors adjourned to the adjoining building , where an excellent dinner was served . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very pleasant evening with harmony was enjoyed by those present .
FRIZINGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . — Bro . John Wilkinson , VV . M . elect , was installed Worshipful Master on Wednesday , the 4 th instant , at the Freemasons ' Hall , by Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . S . G . W ., assisted by Bro . Craig , P . M ., and the following brethren were invested as officers , viz . : Bros . H . Hartley , I . P . M .,
P . G . Stwd . ; J . Wakefield , S . W . j D . Tolson , J . W . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Treas . ; M . Jones , Sec ; Wm . Robinson . S . D . ; Wm . Shaw , J . D . ; Wm . Barwise , D . C ; J . Webb ] Org . ; Samuel Hastings , I . G . j G . Atkinson , VV . H . Jones , J . Richardson , and J . Armstrong , Stwds . ; and C . Bland , Tyler . The following were present : Bros . Dr . J . J . Lace , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Jas . Routledge , P . M . ; Jas . Singers , ] .
Dickson , J . Webb , Wm . Brown , Robt . Douglas , W . J . Smith , Dr . Chas . Harris , W . M . 119 ; Geo . Starkey , W . M . elect 119 ; R . Miller , J . G . Selkirk , J . P . Bennett , Rev . J . Tyson , P . M . 1532 , P . P . G . Chap , j VV . Armstrong , W . M . 1267 ; las . Stout , VV . M . elect 126 7 ; Jas . Lowery , J . Dickinson , W . M . 19 S 9 ; J . Elliott , Isaac Frears , J , Jenkinson , W . M . 22 S 5 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Holloway ,
W . Kewley , and others . Eight certificates were presented to members , 15 have been initiated during Bro . Hartley ' s year of office , and we are pleased to add that while the lodge has enjoyed prosperity the Masonic Charities have not been forgotten . Three chairs have been endowed during the year , and it has been suggested that every officer when funds will allow should be
placed in a similar position in one of the three Masonic Institutions . With the proposition of one candidate and a vote of thanks to the Installing Masters and " Hearty good wishes" from Lodges Nos . 119 , 126 7 , 19 S 9 , and 22 S 5 , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , at the invitation of Bro . Wilkinson , subsequently dined , and with toast and song spent a very pleasant evening .
LIVERPOOL . Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . —The annual festival in connection with this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . The lodge , which was consecrated about 21 years ago , numbers nearly 100 on its roll , and is at present one of the most flourishing offshoots of Freemasonry in the province . In
addition to the numerous body of the members that assembled to witness the investiture of the officers for the ensuing year , many visitors attended from other lodges . Bro . VV . Jones , VV . M ., was supported in the chair by the undermentioned : Bros . S . Fraser , I . P . M . ; J . Pemberton , P . M . ; H . Williams , P . M . ; A . Cotter , P . M ., Treas . ; J . S . Warden , P . M . ; J . Ashworth , P . M . ; VV . Fish ,
P . M . ; and a full staff of officers . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . James Salmon ( Mayor of Chester ) , P . M . 425 , P . G . D . Cheshire ; George Willings , P . M . 667 , P . G . D . ; J . Bryan , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 , 2294 , P . A . G . D . C . ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . 744 ; W . Hewson , W . M . 249 ; R . G . Bradley , P . M . 249 ; VV . Pye , P . M . 1094 ; J . Bowyer , VV . M . 667 ; T . C
Thorburn , P . M . 477 ; R . E . Edwards , 721 ; E . King Ellison , P . M . 350 ; R . Low , P . M . S 23 ; D . Dunkel , W . M . elect 594 ; E . R . Lathom , 594 ; A . Bucknell , P . M . 66 7 ; G . Wiggins , 247 ; and others . The chair was taken as Installing Master b y Bro . S . S . Fraser , I . P . M ., when the VV . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Kohn , was presented for installation by Bros . J . Pemberton ,
P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., and Hugh Williams , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C , and the fine ceremony was rendered additionally impressive by a specially selected musical programme . Bro . Kohn then invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . J . Haiiey , S . VV . ; E . B . Ironside , J . VV . ; Alex . Cotter , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Linaker , Sec . ; S . L . Fraser , P . M ., D . C .
T . S . Tickle , S . D . ; T . Clarke , J . D . ; Wm . Hudson , Org . ; W . Cantle , I . G . j G . F . Ordish , D . Hughes , J . Mottershead , and W . M . Peters , Stewards j and P . Ball , Tyler . Before the closing of the lodge a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Fraser , the Installing Master . The brethren afterwards dined together , and after the repast , which was admirably served by Bro . James Casey ,
the House Steward , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair . The W . M . replied in appropriate terms to the toast of his health , and afterwards , in proposing the toast of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Jones , " took occasion to present him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the members of the lodge .
The subsequent toasts were " The Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " " The Masonic Charities , " "The Visitors , " & c During the eveningan admirable musical programme was rendered by Bros . E . Grime , T , Shaw ( violin ) , G . Smith , J . Leyland , VV . Hudson , J . H . Linaker , E . B . Ironside , and others .
Provincial Meetings.
PLUM ST SAD . Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) , —The election meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , Bro . B . de B . Lopez , P . G . Stwd . England , VV . M ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . I . G . W ., Treas . j A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j
T . D . Hayes , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec . j R . I . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . j C H . Lawson , P . M . j "C lolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); Col . E . Hughes , M . P ., S . W . ; W . Sanders , S . D . ; W . C . Taylor , J . D . ; C . J . Clapham , D . C . j Dr . E . Bryceson , I . G . j R . F . Tyler , Org . ; D . K . Somers and J . O . Cook , Stwds . ; C . Warren , Tyler j Capt . G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G .
Std . Br . j W . Webber , W . M . 700 ; H . Gnce , W . M . 13 ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; G . Grant , W . J . Bidgood , and J . Davidson , of 700 ; R . Smith , 1000 ; and E . Chinery , 1 S 4 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was
proceeded with , and Bro . Col . Hughes was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . Coupland re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Warren Tyler . Each of the above having severally returned thanks , two Auditors were elected , and the Refreshment Committee constituted . The usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Lopez , and then the lodge was closed .
The brethren having partaken of supper , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . "The Health of Earl Amherst , P . G . M ., " having been drunk with enthusiasm , that of "Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was responded to by Bro . Hayes , who said they all knew what an excellent
Mason Earl Amherst was , and how heartily he entered into anything that was for the good ofthe province in particular , while in Bro . Eastes they had one who never seemed easy unless he was doing something in the cause of Masonry . It was an honour and a pleasure to serve under two such brethren , and he must say their lodge—the Pattisonhad been well served in the distribution of provincial
honours , and had tried to do credit to the distinction by regularly attending Provincial Grand Lodge at all its meetings . He trusted it would continue to receive the notice of his lordship and Bro . Eastes , and that as time went on other of the Past Masters would have the privilege of responding . In the name of the Provincial Grand Officers present he thanked the brethren for their hearty reception
of the toast . Bro . Penfold then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said it was on his part a very cheerful duty , although not unmixed with some alloy . Bro . Lopez had been an excellent Master so far as he had had opportunities , but must in the ordinary course of affairs Masonic , whether good , bad , or indifferent , leave the chair at the end of his year of office . They had , however , a sort of " Compensation for
Disturbance " clause in the fact that he ( Bro . Lopez ) would be succeeded by such a Master as Bro . Hughes . They felt sure that in the brother chosen that night to succeed Bro . Lopez they had one who would discharge the duties of Master to his own and their satisfaction . Bro Lopez had , as he before said , done what he had to do well , and now , at the end of his year of office , they could fearlessly say of him— " Well done , thou good and faithful servant . " He asked them to drink the toast heartily .
Bro . Lopez , in response , said the attainment of the position he had occupied for the last 11 months , and which he should have to retire from at their next meeting , was the ambition of every Mason , and he quite agreed with Bro . Penfold that the brother whom they had chosen to succeed him would fully maintain the high character of the Pattison Lodge . For himself he could only say that he was
exceedingly sorry to leave the chair , yet at the same time it was an office of great responsibility and one that many might easily be forgiven for being glad to resign , especially if they resigned it , as he felt sure he did , into the h . inds of so able a successor as their esteemed Bro . Col . Hughes . He had been heartily supported during his year of office by every brother in the lodge , and that cordial
support had to a great extent relieved the onerousness of the office from his shoulders . They had overlooked his shortcomings , which no doubt were many , yet if he had by any means contributed to the success of the lodge , or the comfort or happiness of the brethren , that was his solace , while their kind and genial reception of him at all times
would ever be to him a pleasant remembrance . Our esteemed brother then resumed his seat amid great cheering . The toast of "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Grice , Webber , and Roberts , having been eloquently responded to , that of "The Past Masters" followed , for which Bro . Cook responded .
The next toast was that of "The VV . M . elect , " and , in response , Bro . Hughes said the W . M . had him at rather a disadvantage , as he ( Bro . Lopez ) was retiring from office his work all over and done , while his ( Bro . Hughes ) was only just commencing , and in following one who represented so great a personal interest in that district they could not fairly
expect that he should be so successful or adorn the position so well as Bro . Lopez had , whose reign had been both a happy and memorable one . For himself , he joined the lodge almost at its commencement , and since then had been so deeply engaged in his own and other people ' s business that he had not had time to attend it so often as he should have liked , yet he had had its interest at heart , and had
always heard of its progress with pleasure and satisfaction . Now that state of affairs might have gone on till the end , but one night , being present in the lodge , he was asked by Bro . Butter if he would like to go on the rails again , there was an opening , andheacceptedit , andwas very thankful to think he had . He felt it a great responsibility now that he was about to fill the chair , not that he should not be able to preside
over what they were pleased to call the " Fourth Degree , " because they might trust to him for good dinners , and he ought to know what a good dinner was ; but what about the ritual ? What about him learning it at his advanced age ? He had had it repeated to him so often that he
was afraid he might be like a page boy he had heard of at a mansion in the country . At this mansion a certain bishop was staying , and the boy had it dinned into him to say to the bishop " Yes , my lord , " " No , my lord , " whenever his grace spoke to him . Well , the boy was sent to call the bishop up one morning , and told to answer , should the
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bishop ask who knocked , " The boy , my lord ; " the boy , however , got so confused with these repeated drillings that when the bishop asked " Who is it ? " the boy , instead of saying as he been told , "The boy , my lord , " yelled out " The lord , my boy . " Now , he felt with regard to the ritual something like the boy , and if he slightl y reversed titles at times and called himself " P . M . " while he was only "M . P ., " and "M . P . " when he really was " P . M ., "
they must forgive him . He asked them to give him the same hearty support they had given his predecessor , and join him in the pursuit of true happiness by the practice of brotherly love , so that it might be said that his yearof office was as good and memorable a one has had ever occurred since the consecration of the Pattison Lodge . The other toasts were "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast , the whole of the toasts being interspersed by some excellent vocal and instrumental music .
ROCHFORD . Lodge of True Friendship ( No . 160 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the County Court Offices , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . F . J . Wiseman was for the second time installed as W . M . for the year . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the year : Bros . G . Wood , I . P . M . ; A .
J . Arthy , S . VV . ; G . F . Golding , J . W . j J . F . Harrington , Treas . ; H . Harper , P . M ., Sec . j W . A . Rigden , S . D . j A . J . Hobday , J . D . j A . Lucking , D . C ; W . J . Hardy , J . D . ; H . Meeson and J . Richmond , Stewards ; and A . VV . Martin , Tyler . The W . M . then very ably initiated Messrs . Leach and Armitage . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to the
Old Ship Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was well served . The following were among the brethren present : Bros . T . J . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . Grand Secretary ; Albert Lucking , PJVI ., P . G . P ., Prov . Grand D . C . j F . J . Wiseman , G . Wood , G . F . Golding , A . J . Arthy , W . V . Willson , P . M . ; I . Ayling , P . M . ; I . F . Harrington , P . M . ; H . Harper ,
P . M . j A . J . Hobday , W . J . Hardy , H . Meeson , J . B . Kichmond , P . Richmond , G . Goodman , W . J . Taylor , J . C . Underwood , F . W . Wiseman , W . T . Massey , C . Walton , G . J . Westfield , P . M . 21 S 4 ; A . Brazier , P . M . 1 S 29 ; T . W . Burton , W . M . 1 S 17 ; J . W . Harris , P . M . 1000 ; B . Thomas , J . W . 1000 ; and R . C . Cleghorne , 1 S 17 . After the banquet the W . M . proposed "The Oueen and
the Craft . " In proposing " The Health of the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said it required but few words from him to recommend the toast . All the brethren were aware that the Prince of Wales was the most popular Grand Master England had ever seen , and that Masonry had been greatly strengthened since H . R . H . had held that office ..
The toasts of " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., and the Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . F . A Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Reg ., " were all enthusiastically honoured .
In proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . George Wood , the I . P . M ., said that the W . M . had always been a most excellent Mason , and had been at his work second to none . He thought the brethren might congratulate themselves that they had such a Master to preside over them . He felt certain that when his year of office had expired they would find the lodge had not suffered by being presided over
by Bro . Wiseman , but , on the contrary , they would find that it would reap the benefit by being presided over by such an old and good Mason . Bro . Wiseman , in responding , said that he could assure the brethren he felt highly complimented by being again elected to the high office he now occupied , and he would endeavour to deserve that confidence . If he had ever done
his duty he would endeavour to do it better . In proposing " The Health of the Initiates , " the VV . M . said there was a deal of good in Masonry , and expressed the hope that the newly made brethren would endeavour to rise in the Order , and at some time occupy the chair of the lodge .
Bros . Leach and Armitage responded . The other toasts were responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . During the toasts songs by the W . M ., Bros . J . B . Richmond , Arthy , Brazier , Thomas , F . J . Wiseman , Hobday , Leach , and others were ably sung , and enlivened the proceedings .
THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when there was a goodly number of members and visitors present . Bro . T . Barber was duly raised to the
Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . A . L . Peace , VV . M . Bro . J . H . Bletcher , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . J . F . Forth , re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . F . Pine Tyler . The installation was fixed for the gth July .
THORNTON HEATH . Old England Lodge ( No . 1790 ) . —This successful lodge held its annual installation meeting at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The members present included Bros . J . Kilvington , W . M . ; R . G . Fleming , M . D ., S . VV ., W . M . elect ; George Horsnail , J . VV . ; W . Foulsham , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; I .
Buckley , bee ; V . C Pascall , P . M . ; Hugh M . Hobbs , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Ridpath , P . M . ; VV . H . Ransom , P . M . ; C . Daniel , P . M . j J . W . Russell , W . J . Day . G . Young , M . F . Blockley , F . R . Rayner , J . Botter , A . H . Doball , J . P . Gordon , J . S . Mortimer , E . C . Symmons , J . D . j C . Terry , Stwd . ; W . J . Turpin , I . G . ; and E . Whittaker , P . M . Visitors : Bros . T . Fletcher , VV . M . 33 ;
W . F . Drive , S . D . 1360 ; H . Davis , 310 ; E . Mitchell , P . M . 720 ; T . Bomlin , I . G . 1360 ; J . H . Price , W . M . 1321 ; W . Gunner , P . M . 720 ; T . A . Compton , 1641 ; B . Shekwell , 2054 j A . T . Findley , 879 j G . Wilson , 19 S 7 J A . M . Cole , A . D . C . 1744 J F . J . Laughlin , Org . 136 5 J T . J . Harris , Stwd . 1744 j and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Audit
Report received and adopted . Mr . J . W . Russell having been duly approved by ballot , was impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The installation of the W . M . elect was next proceeded with , and Bro . Robert Gage Fleming , M . D ., was duly presented and installed by Bro . J . Kilvington , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . G . S . Horsnail , S . VV . j E .