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Governorship in one of the Alasonic Charities , that being the form it was considered most pleasing to thc brother they intended to honour . Accordingly the sum of ten guineas xvas voted , Bro . Perry having elected for the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution for Widoxvs ( for xvhich excellent society the W . AI . is the Stexvard of No . 1402 for the ensuing festival ) , the money xvas duly paid to

the indefatigable Secretary , Hro . Ierry , and on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst ., the ( presentation xvas formally made in open lodge by the XV . Bro . James Alurray , P . AL , P . P . G . D . of C . Devon . The address by Bro . Alurray xvas eagerly listened to by a very sympathetic audience , and his allusions to Bro . Perry ' s valuable services to the lodge as one of its founders , the first Master , audits constant friend

and supporter through all its difficulties , until it . had arrived at its present position as one of the chief lodges in one of the largest provinces in England , xvas most heartily received . XV . Bro . John Chapman xvas the S . W . on the formation of the lodge in 1 S 72 and the second Alaster , but xvas unavoidably absent through indisposition , and Bro . Alurray the J . VV . and third Alaster .

After the business had been transacted , including the raising of txvo candidates by the VV . Bro . A . T . Blarney , P . M ., xvliich ceremony he conducted most efficiently and xvas ably assisted by the VV . Bro . John Lane , LP . AL , the lodge xvas closed and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Bolt ' s , Ouecn ' s Hotel , xvhere a supper xvas spread in a most inviting manner , and ex-erything xvas xvell cooked and xvell

served . The members had the pleasure of congratulating the W . AL , Bro . G . J . Pepprell , on the birth of a "Lexvis , " xvhich pleasing event occurred xvhilst the lodge xvas at xvork , and led to his temporary absence from the hall . 'The supper was presided over by thc genial Master , xvho xvas supported by a good muster of the members and

visitors , including Bros . VV . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England ; T . Perry , P . AL , P . P . G . Treas . ; James Murray , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Doidgc , P . AL , Treas . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M . ; VV . Bradnee , P . AL ; John Lane , LP . AL ; VV . AIcLean , P . AL 24 S ; Win . Tavlor , VV . AL 32 S ; R . Alugford , S . VV . 32 S ; 1 ) . Knight , S . W . 1402 ; S . Garcia , J . W . 1402 ; F . Hex , Sec ; xvho xvith many others attended the lodge

meeting . After the usual toasts , Bro . J . Alurray , by desire of the W . AL , proposed " The Health of the special guest , XV Bro . T . Perry , " in a eulogistic and most pleasing manner , to xvliich Bro . Perry responded , and after warmly thanking thc brethren for the compliment paid him , gave a sketch of thc motives xvhich attracted the promoters of the lodge

in 1 S 72 , and expressed his delight to lind that the improvement in thc character and status of the Order locally had been achieved through their instrumentality . 1 Bro . Perry having expressed himself most kindly towards thc sister lodge , and the VV . AL especially , sat down

amidst the plaudits of the brethren , xvho all sincerely regret that they xvill soon be deprived of his valued aid and council , by reason of his removal from thc county . Wc cannot help thinking that the example thus set by Bro . Perry ( having already been presented xvith a P . AI . 's jexvel ) is one that should be more generally folloxved .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — Thc usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge xvas held on the 2 Gth ult ., having been postponed from Christmas Day , and thc gathering at headquarters in Hope-street xvas large , considering thc numerous engagements and attractions xvhich served to detain the professional and lay members . The chair , at thc commencement

of the proceedings , xvas occupied by Bio . J . L . Shrapnell , W . AL , and he xvas supported by Bros . VV . Savage , LP . AL ; R . Burgess , S . W . ; J . AL Boyd , J . W . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . AL , P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Josef Cantor , Sec ; O . W . Sanderson , S . D . ; II . Round , S . ; VV . II . Ball , Tyler ; Eaton Batty , J . Chambers , 'Tudor Rogers , S . Alattison , J . E . Jackson , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; D . Cumming , I . Jacobs , J .

Galloxvay , Lexvis Hughes , E . Graham , J . 11 . Light , J . I * incberg , P . Loxx-dncs , , f . Bullard , W . Addis , and A . Hines , P . AI . 1052 . 'The visitors present comprised Bros . Colonel Turner , P . P . G . Treas . ; E . King Ellison , J . D . 1350 ; A . Ballard , 13 S 0 ; D . Tyrer , 32 ; C . VV . Bell , D . C . 1 G 74 ; VV . VVarburton , 1013 ; J . C . Nelson , 1219 ; H . James , P . AI . 203 ; P . Ball , P . G . Tyler ; E . Paull , P . G . S ; and T . King , 823-After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ballot xvas taken for Air . Lionel ICIlis , comedian , " Light in

theJJark " company ; and Air . Charles A . Giannocopulo , vocalist . This proved unanimously in favour of their election , and they xverc both initiated into the Order by the W . AI ., assisted by his officers , the xvorking of the degree being tip to the standard of thc "Dramatic . " Bros . J . Galloivav and D . Tyrer , 32 , xvere subsequently passed to

the degree of F . C Before thc lodge xvas closed , the sum of three guineas was voted for the relief of distressed brethren . After dinner , thc W . AI . gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , and a first-class musical entertainment xvas given by Bros . Eaton Batty , Josef Cantor , King Ellison , C . A . Giannocopulo , R . Burgess , J . Fineberg , and W , Savage .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( 1611)—An unusually large assemblage of brethren attended the regular meeting of this lodge on Alonday evening last , the 14 th inst . Bro . | . Blenkin , the W . AL , xvas supported by Bros . T . li . Whytehead , P . AL ; G . Balmford , P . AL ; | . T . Seller , P . M . ; AL . Millington , P . AL ; G . Simpson , " P . AL ; VV . Kniphts , W . AL 570 ( I . C ); as xvell as by betxveen 30 and

40 other brethren . A successful ballot xvas taken for txvo candidates , after xvliich Bro . Percival Holmes xvas raised to the Third Degree . Hro . T . B . Whytehead presented to the lod ^ e library a copy of " Alackey ' s Lexicon , " and Hro . II . L . Mills , of the Cannongatc Kilxvinning Lodge , No . 2 ( S . C ) , xvas proposed as a joining member . A telegram xvas read from Sir J . G . Milner , Bart , ALP ., S . VV ., stating

that through the illness of Lady Alilner he xx * as unable to leave home and occupy his place in the lodge as he had intended . Hro . Whytehead announced that he had received a letter from thc Rev . TL R . Coleman , an eminent American Alason , xvho had been making a Alasonic tour in

the I loly Land and the East , and xvho purposed visiting York , and he hoped that it xvould be possible to make arrangements to give their travelling brother a Alasonic reception . After the close of the lodge the brethren met at refreshment , and a most pleasant evening xvas passed , the numerous visitors expressing their gratification at the warmth of feeling exhibited .

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LIVERPOOL . —Marlborough Lodge ( No . 1620 ) . —Thc annual installation meeting of thc members of this lodge—one of the best xvorked of the surburban lodges—took place on Wednesday afternoon , the 2 nd inst ., at Derby Hall , Tuebrook , near Liverpool , xvhen there xvas a numerous gathering of brethren . 'The lodge xvas opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . P . C . Asbury , and there xvere also

present Bros . J . Henderson , LP . AL ; Dr . H . Y . Pitts , P . M . ; T . Delamere , S . VV ., VV . AL elect ; R . Arrnitage , J . VV . ; Luke Bagnall ,: Treas . ; Dr . O . E . Limrick , Sec ; R . Stirzaker , S . D . ; !•' . Kitchen , I . C ; and IC . T . Ingham , D . C . The visitors included Bros . H . Smith , P . P . G . S . B . ; John Hayes , 'P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; J . T . Calloxv , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . B . Alackenzie ,

P . G . S . D . ; R . Alartin , P . AI . 11 S 2 ; | . AL King , S . W . S 23 ; VV . E . Coxon , W . AI . 1 G 7- ;; J . R . Bottomley , P . AI . 1 G 75 ; E . Cattrall , S . VV . 203 ; R . Bennett , P . AL 1299 ; H . Chesworth , P . AI . 175 G ; T . Hatton , P . AI . 203 ; J . Hilton , P . AL 1203 ; W . Ladyman , P . AI . 1547 ; C . Wadsworth , S . VV . 292 ; Dr . Fleetwood , J . VV . 1713 ; VV . Savage , LP . AL 1609 ; A . Soldat , S . VV . 1547 ; Dr . IC . H . Allen , iGog ;

Alajor Nicholls , 203 ; VV . I . Brunt , 21 G ; E . Graham , 1609 , 203 ; P . Gibson , S . S . 1299 ; and W . Ireland , 7 SG . The post of Installing Alaster xvas filled in a most admirable manner by Bro . Dr . Pitts , P . AL , the VV . AL elect being presented by Bros . Asbury and Henderson , P . AIs . After being installed in the chair , Bro . Thomas Delamere , VV . AL , invested the folloxving as his officers for

the ensuing year : Bros . P . C . Asbury , LP . AL ; R , Amitage , S . W . ; Dr . Limrick , J . VV . ; E . T . Ingham , D . C ( re-appointed ); Luke Bagnall , Treas . ( re-elected for the eight time ) ; J . Lyon , Sec ; R . Stirzaker , S . D . ; Dr . Oxven , J . D . ; J . Harvie , I . C ; VV . Pitts , S . S . ; J . R . Burroxvs , J . S . ; T . Airey , A . S . ; F . Starkey , A . S . ; and R ,

Neville , 'T yler ( re-elected ) . At the conclusion of business the brethren sat doxvn to dinner in the large hall . During the evening , Bro . Asbury , LP . AL , xvas presented xvith a Past Alaster ' s jexvel and dining rooai clock as a mark of esteem of the brethren . Under the direction of Bro . C G . Bryan , P . AL 1313 , an excellent musical programme xvas given by Bros . Child , Aluir , Hatton , Hargreaves , Nicholls , and others .

MIDDLESBOROUGH . —Ferrum Lodge ( No . 1 S 4 S ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 9 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Alarton-road . There xvere present Bro . VV . J . Williams , VV . AL , xvho presided , Bros . A . C . Knoxvles , P . AL Philanthropy Lodge , Stockton , P . P . G . J . D . Durham ; II . Wilson , P . AL ; A . Hallam , II . Shcrxvood , S . VV . ; John Rushford , I . W . North

Vork Lodge ; Geo . Pilkington , A . G . Rudd , P . AL ; Geo . Hopper , AI .. VI . 'Trees Lodge ; and a number of Alaster Alasons . 'The VV . AL elect xvas Bro . John Andrexv Alalcolmson , and the ceremony of installation xvas performed by Bro . Andrexv Farmer , P . AL , P . P . G . S . C , assisted by Bro . VV . J . VV atson , P . AL , P . G . R . The newly appointed W . AL invested his officers for the ensuing year as folloxvs : Bros .

VV . J . VV ilhams , LP . AL ; Dr . Strceton , of Alarske , S . VV . ; Walter Cowper , J . VV . ; Robert Davison , P . P . G . O ., 'Treas . ; Dr . Longbotham . Sec . ; J . V . Cooper , S . D , ; II . Cochrane , J . D . ; VV . 11 . Cooper , P . AL . P . P . D . C , D . of C ; J . V . Stexvart , Org . ; J . Theo . II . Ward , Hi . ; and James Ingram , 'Tyler .

Afterxvards thc annual banquet xvas held at the Corporation Hotel , Bro . R . A . Carters , xvhere a large company enjoyed a recherche repast . During the evening Hro . jVV . j . Williams , LP . AL , xvas presented xvith a Past Alaster ' s jexvel . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts xvcre honoured and a pleasant evening spent .

PORTSMOUTH . —Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge ( No . 1903 ) . —This lodge met on the 2 nd inst ., at thc Alasonic Hall , Highbury-street , there being present Bros . T . Page , W . M . ; Alartyr , acting S . VV . ; H . Long , J . VV . ; P . H . Good , ALA ., Chap . ; J . R . VV . Quinn , acting Sec ; Johns , S . D . ; VVilson , acting J . D . ; Sam . Knight , D . C . ; J . li . Livcsay , LG . ; Mansell and Carter .

Tylers ; J . Gieve , P . AL ; R . Rastrick , P . AL , Piov . G . Treas . ; J . Johns , P . AL ; J . R . VVilson , P . M . ; J . Cable , P . M . ; li . G . Charpcntier , F . Bell , C . B . Stexvard , J . Damcrun , Scaddcn , E . Davis , Horace D . Wolff , and others , and thc folloxving visitors : Bros . J . Wallingford , P . M . 903 ; H . Long . 903 ; Lawrence J . Jenkins , and P . H . Emanuel , 10 G 9 ( Freemason ) . 1 \\ n lr . tl . vn h . uinw l . nnn r ..,,....,, ! .. .. . 1 lt . _ ' . L _ . _ _ t \ , « w uu im ^ wi ujjtiitu uiiu mc minutes oi last

,,, p . ., » u u regular lodge read and confirmed , the ballot xvas taken for Lieut . Horace Drummond Wolff , Royal Fusiliers , as a candidate for initiation , and proving unanimous , Mr . Wolff xvas admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , the VV . AL most impressively performing the ceremony , thc J . W . delivering thc tools and charge . Apologies xverc read from Bro . VV . Lathom Cox , S . VV ., xvho xvas absent

on military duties , and from Bro . Sir Henry Drummond VVolff , M . P ., xvho regretted being prevented ( through indisposition ) attending the lodge to xvitness his son ' s initiation . The lodge having been closed thc brethren sat doxvn to a xvell-served banquet . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts folloxved .

Bro . ; Rastrick , P . AL , Prov . G . 'Treas ., responded on behalf of " The Present Prov . Grand Officers , " and Bro . Wallingford , P . AL , P . P . G . S . W ., responded on behalf of " Past Prov . Grand Ofiicers . " The VVorshipful Master in proposing " The Health oi thc Initiate" said that it xvas a toast that xvas always received xvith greater enthusiasm than any other . Since

thc formation of the Saxe Weimeir Lodge they had been fortunate enough to have initiates from all parts of the globe . They felt honoured to have received amongst them that night a son of such a noble father and a noble Alason . lie ( the W . AL ) felt certain that Bro . Wolff xvould never regret coming amongst them ; in his travels over the xvorld he xvould find doors open to him that

otherwise might have been closed . Bro . II . D . Wolff responded and said that he had long xvished to become a Freemason and he felt proud that evening at having joined the Order , He xvas highly pleased at becoming a member of the Saxe Weimar Lodge , as his father xvas so closely connected xvith the toxvn in xvhich it

had its home . He apologised for his father ' s absence and concluded by xvishing all a Happy Nexv Year . Hro Toivnsend proposed "The " Health of the W . AL , " and remarked that Bro . Page had obtained the devotion of all the lodge . It xvas the W . M . ' s second year , thus proving he xvas much respected . He was sure the toast would receive a hearty reception .

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Bro . Page in responding said that he had met xvith uniform kindness from every brother , and his second year of office had certainly been his happiest . If a W . AI . did not do his utmost for the lodge , then he xvas not fit for the position . He had only to look on the x * ery handsome jexvel tlie brethren had presented to him to remind himself of the esteem in xvhich he xvas held by the brethren . Till the last day of his life he should look back and think with

pleasure ot the time xvhen lie presided over the brethren ot the Saxe Weimar Lodge . The VV . AL proposed the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " to xvhich Bro . A . L . Emanuel , Secretary , responded . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . During the evening telegrams xvere received from Bros . General Bray , Past S . W . of the lodge , and Capt . Pigott , S . S ., xvishing the brethren a happy nexv year .

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PERCY LODGE ( No . 19 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 12 th inst . at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., xvhen there xvere present Bros . G . Ferrer , VV . AI . ; Harding , S . VV . ; Liebman , J . W . ; Ashton , S . D . ; Rhodes , J . D . ; O'Donnell , LG . ; Pearcy , Preceptor ; Galer , Sec ; Alullord , Richardson , Gribbell , Gilderslese , Bleakley , 'Turner , Woolveridge , Ockclford ,

Fenner , and Weeden . Lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting xvere read and confirmed . Bro . Turner having offered himself as a candidate xvas examined and entrusted , and thc lodge having been opened in the Second Degree thc ceremony of passing xvas rehearsed . Thc lodge xvas then closed in the Second Degree , and Bro .

Woolveridge having offered himself as a candidate the ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed . Bro . Pearcy xvorked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Harding xvas elected Worshipful Alaster for the ensuing xveek . A committee having been appointed to make arrangements for the annual supper thc lodge xvas closed in ancient form .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —This lodge held its usual xveekly meeting at Bro . Austin ' s , Victoria Hotel , 25 , Charterhouse-street , E . C , on Wednesday , ifith inst ., xvhen there were present Bros . Williams , W . AL ; Jeffreys , S . VV . ; Salter , J . W . ; Cross , S . D . ; Cooper , J . D . ; Bean . I . G . ; Frost , P . AI . & c , Preceptor ; and others . 'The lodge was opened in due form xvith prayer , and thc minutes of last lodge meeting read and confirmed . 'The

ceremonies of initiation and passing xvas most ably rehearsed b y the W . AI . Bro . Jeffreys , P . AL 902 , xvas unanimously elected VV . AL lor the next meeting , xvhen tho ceremony of initiation xvill be rehearsed by him . 'The brethren of the mother lodge arc earnestly requested to attend , and xve hope the Installing AIaster xvill be xvell supported . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge xvas closed in due form .

HYDE PARK ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting xvas held on the 7 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey I Iotel , ill , Pracdstrcet , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . S . R . Walker , VV . AL ; F . Sxvain , S . VV . ; II . Perdue , J . W . ; G . Read , P . AI . 511 , Treas . and Preceptor ; II . Dehane , P . AL 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec ; W . J . Mason , S . D . ; Al . j . Green , J . D . ; W . Death , I . G . ; H . P . Gilbert , Stxvd . ; Capt . A . Nicols . VV . AL 1974 , P . AL ; A . Rattray , W . M . ri naiiont rxi iixi

> 543 > r . m . ; > v . . x . , xv .. 1425 , -.. ; K . Payne , P . AI . 132 S ; C . Brcitbart , VV . Perry , S . J . Humfress , C . S . Alote , H . Robinson , VV . II . VVadham , C J . Alorsc , and J . W . Helsham , Visitor : Bro . Rattray , VV . M . 1543 . The lodge xvas opened in due form xvith solemn prayer , and the minutes of thc last meeting confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed . Bro . Mote candidate .

Lodge opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Brcitbart xvas examined and entrusted . Thc lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge xvas resumed to the First Degree , and the W . AI . invested his officers . After Bro . Sxvain had been re-elected VV . AL for next meeting it xvas agreed that the F'ifteen Sections be xvorked on thc iSth February . The lodge xvas

then closed in ancient form . At the ; meeting on the 14 th inst ., there xvcre present Bros . F . Sxvain , W . AL ; II . Perdue , S . VV . ; VV . J . Mason , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . AL 511 , Treas ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , I . P . M . 1543 , Sec ; Jabal Webb , S . D . ; H . P . Gilbert , J . D . ; C S . Mote , I . G . ; C . J . Morse , Stxvd . ; M . S . Speigel , P . AL 1 S 8 ; F . T . C . Keeble , W . M . 142 G ; W . H .

Chalfont , W . M . 1425 ; Bros . J . C . Rhind , C Brcitbart , D . Hart , F . VVilson , J . Laivrcncc , R . E . Cursons A . Hardy , W . C VVilson , and IC . F . Ferris . Tbe lodge xvas opened in due form xvith solemn prayer and the minutes xverc read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Laxvrencc candidate . 'The

lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree and Bro . Bietbart xvas passed . Bro . Stimson having ansxvered the usual questions retired . The lodge xvas opened in the 'Third Degree and Bro . Chalfont xvas raised . Lodge resumed to First Degree . Bro . Stimpson xvas elected a joining member . Bro . Perdue xvas elected VV . AL for next meeting .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —At the meeting held on thc 3 rd inst . at the Cranbourne , Upper St . Alartin ' s-lanc , W . C , there xvas a large muster of brethren . Lodge xvas opened by Bros . VV . 11 . Gulliford , W . AL ; G . Coleman , S . VV . ; J . Jacobs , J . VV . ; H . W . Kcdgcley , S . D . ; Read , J . D . ; W . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; B . Solomons , I . G . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; L .

Sloper , 1017 ; J . VV . Lord , 1348 ; J . Barren , VV . AI . 134 S ; T . Wilson , E . P . Albert , 18 S , 439 , and 1017 , P . G . P . ; E , Farwig , P . AL 1 S 0 ; B . Ai . Nathan , John Jacobs , VV . H . Read , 1348 ; J . W . Woodivard , II . VV . Kedgeley , John Figgcss , R . Head , Sax , Antoine , S . Jacobs , P . M . ; S . Alordecai , Hyams , C VV , Smith , and T . A . Dickson . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . F ' arwig , P . M ., then xvorked

the First Section of this lecture . Lodge proceeded to the Second and Third Degrees , and thc VV . AL of the mother lodge xvorked the ceremony of installation in a faultless manner , installing Bro . G . Coleman as W . M . Lodge having been resumed to the Second and First Degrees , the VV . AL appointed and invested his officers as folloxvs : Bros . J . J acobs , S . W . ; VV . II . Kedgeley , J . W . ; W . II , Richardson , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ;