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pression of their love . He should remember with pride his connection with St . Andrew ' s Lodge , and although he was leaving the county he was not going to leave the lodge , but would still take the same interest in its welfare , and visit them whenever it was convenient . The gallant colonel then resumed his seat amid many expressions of love and fraternal greetings . The value of the jewel is about twelve guineas , and is in a beautiful case . A large number of brethren who subscribed were unavoidably absent from the gathering .

LIVERPOOL . — Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 11 S 2 ) . —The success and geniality which have usually attended the annual celebration gatherings of the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge since its consecration at Wavertree and transplantation to Liverpool , were again conspicuous at the yearly installation meeting , which was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on

Thursday , the nth "inst . The working was excellent , and the good fellowship which prevailed was undimmed by a single cloud . In this respect the "Duke" is a kind of model Masonic combination , and worthy of the name and fanie which it has acquired in the extensive province over which the Earl of Lathom holds supreme sway . Bro . A . D .

Hesketh , W . M ., presided at the opening of the proceedings , which commenced at four o'clock , and amongst those who were present we observed Bros . G . Musker , I . P . M . ; B . Myers , P . M . ; John Williams , P . M . ; T . Davis , P . M . ; Alexr . Barclay , S . W . ; Thos . ' O . Dutton , J . W . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., M . C ; J . O . Rea , Sec ; Thomas Waring , S . D . ; T . Holden , J . D . ; I . H . Tyson , I . G . ;

Thos . Wright , S . S . ; W . H . Gick , J . S . ; P . Ball , Tyler ; G . B . Kirkland , R . Baines , J . Potter , J . Pittaway , Isaac Jacobs , J . J . Ratchford , Geo . Tagg , D . Ritchie , Webster Williams , W . Arkell , J . B . Galloway , Jno . Meales , VV . Harvey , J . T . Jarvis , S . Wilkinson , Jno . J . Jarvis , J . Newport , A . Fmger , A . T . Shore , J . B . Mackenzie , I . P . M . 1609 , W . XV . Chapman , W . H . Morrison , J .

Roberts , J . P . Davey , and others . The visitors included Bros . J . F . Newell , P . P . G . S . W . ; I . Hayes , P . M . 249 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . O . ; I . T . Callow , P . G . Treas . ; J . E . Jackson , P . P . G . S . W . ; D . Jackson , P . M . ( . 73 ; L . Herman , I . P . AI . ( 173 ; Councillor Jos . Ball . W . M . 673 ; C Marsh , S . W / C 73 ; W . Brackenbury , P . M . 673 , P . G . S . ; W . I . Chapman , P . M .

1609 ; John Whalley , P . M . 249 ; W . Williams , inn ., P . M . 1356 ; John Devayncs , P . M . OC 7 ; James Keet , W . M . 1356 ; II . Ferguson , W . M . 175 . ; John Duncan , jun ., P . M . 147-5 and 1547 ; A . Morrison , P . M . 1570 ; VV . H . Veevers , ' W . M . <^ a ; T . H . Walker , it . 75 ; Win . Gick , P . M . 1756 ; J . Grierson , S . W . 175 6 ; R . E . Mellon , J . W . 1756 ; II . Coulson , W . M . 150 , ; G . Black , P . M . 100 ( Dublin ); C . Ardin , P . M . 135 G ; and J . C .

Robinson , P . M . 249 ( Freemason ) . After the transaction of the usual routine business , Bro . A . D . Hesketh , who had most successfully performed the duties of the chair during the past year , concluded his twelve months' services by installing , in a remarkably effective manner , Bro . Alexander Barclay as the W . M . ol the lodge . The ofiicers invested were as follows : Bros .

A . D . Hesketh , I . P . M . ; T . O . Dutton , S . W . j J . O . Rea , J . W . ; Robert Martin , jun ., P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Wareing , Secretary ; T . B . Myers , P . M ., D . of C ; XV Davies / Organist ; J . H . Tyson , S . D . ; T . Wright , J . D . ; W . H . Gick , I . G . ; G . B . Kirkland , S . S . ; J . Pitta ' way-J . S . ; and T . Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) . The balance , sheet , which was taken as read and passed , was of a most

satisfactory nature , and the list of donations to the various Charities , by the private members and other sources , showed the following results : Royal Masonic Institution for Old Men and Women , £ 21 2 s . ; Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , ^ . 31 10 s . ; West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , £ \ o 10 s . ; and to the Hamer Fund , £ 15 gs .

An excellent banquet was served at the conclusion of business , and during the after-dinner proceedings a very valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . A . D . Hesketh , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in which he is held b y the brethren . A capital musical programme was given by Bros . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; Webster , VVilliams , C . Heywood ; and the various loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially given and responded to .

The picnic in connection with the lodge took place at Lymm , on Tuesday , the iGth inst ., a special train leaving Lime-street Station about 10 . 25 a . m . The dinner was provided ut tlie Plough Hotel , near the station , at one o'clock , and tea was served at the same place at 5 . 30 . The attendance of a military band had been secured , whose performances greatly added to the pleasure of the outing . 'The return train left Lymm at S . 50 p . m ., arriving in Limestreet Station at about 10 p . m .

LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual picnic of thc members of this lodge , which meets at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., Ihe scene of the day's festivities being the charming Welsh town of Llangollen . About sixty members and friends started from the landing-stage shortly before ten o ' clock , and in the unavoidable absence , in

consequence of family bereavement , of the W . M ., Bro . T . II . Arden , the arrangements were carried out by Bro . I . Pemberton , P . M ., assisted by Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . ; J . Healing . P . M . ; W . Cotter , P . M . ; and H . Williams , P . M . The weather was exceedingly unfavourable for outdoor sports , but , as an improvement in this respect took place in the afternoon , the party enjoyed the "out" with

much zest . 1 he catering of Mr . G . T . Allen , of the Ponsonby Arms , Llangollen , who provided dinner and tea , gave universal satisfaction . The only hitch in the day ' s proceedings was the delay which took place in connection with the return journey . Timed to start at twenty minutes past nine o'clock , the party could not move towards home till a few minutes to eleven o ' clock , and Liverpool was not reached till nearly one o ' clock in the morning .

DALTON-IN-FURNESS . — Baldwin Lodge ( No . I . 39 S ) . —On Wednesday , the 10 II 1 inst ., Ihe members and friends of this lodge met at the Masonic 'Temple , 'The Castle , one of the few ancient castles dating from the time of the Monks of Furness , in whicli a room has been

beautifully fitted up for the Masonic lodge . I lis Grace the Duke of Iiuccletich generously places the Castle at the service of the Freemasons of Dalton , and all the surroundings harmonise with the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Masonic Order . On this occasion there was a large gathering of Masons to take part in the ceremony of

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installation of Bro . Robert Blake , P . S . W ., to the position of Worshipful Master of the lodge . Amongst the brethren present we noticed Bros . J . M . Morgan , P . P . G . Chaplain ; Worrall , P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire ; G . Cornfield , P . P . G . S . B . W . L ,: XV . Whiteside , P . M . 139 S ; F . H . Clark , P . M . 139 S ; F . Bell , P . M . 1 39 S ; R . Hosking , P . M . 139 S ; J . Garden , P . M . 139 S ; T . Grieve , I . P . M . 130 S ; Paxton , W . M . 905 ; C . Richards , W . M . 1021 ;

T . Morgan , W . M . 1225 ; C . Godby , S . W . 1 , 98 ; G . S . Heath , S . W . 1021 ; Klyne , S . W . 1225 ; G . B . Ashburner , J . W . 139 S ; W . ' Brickel , J . W . 1715 ; J . Stables , J . W . 1225 ; E . A . Atkinson , J . W . 1390 ; J . P . Balbirnie , P . Wuryburger , I-I . F . Wright , G . Coulton , J . Smith , XV . Wilson , E . B . Mitchell , I . / Townley , R . Whiteside , E . Todd , M . Wilson , J . T . Lawn , XV . Maudall , XV . E . Whiteside , A . Cottam , and P . Derbyshire , 1 -59 S

E . Gradwell , 1021 ; W . M . Airth , 40 ; R . Black , 1390 ; J . Berry , 995 ; James Eddy , and others . The ceremony of installation commenced at 2 . 30 p . m ., by Bro . W . Whiteside , who fulfilled the duties of Installing Master in a highly commendable manner , and was ably assisted by Bros . F . H . Clarke and T . Grieve , P . M . ' s 139 S ; after which Bro . Blake , W . M ., invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . T . Grieve , I . P . M . ; C . Godby , S . W . ; G . B . Ashburner ,

J . W . ; Rev . J . M . Morgan , Chaplain ; E . B . Mitchel ] , Treasurer ; R . Whiteside , Secretary ; R . Townley , S . D . ; J . P . Balbirnie , J . D . j XV . Wilson , I . G . ; E . Todd , Org . ; H . F . Wright , S . S . ; Geo . Coulton , J . S . ; and P . Derbyshire , Tyler . At the conclusion of this beautiful and imposing ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Wellington Hotel , where a most appetising banquet awaited them . After due justice

had been done to the good things provided , Bro . Blake proposed in appropriate terms the first toast on the list , that of "The Queen , the Princess of Wales and rest of the Royal Family , " followed by that of "The Most Worshipful H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro . Grand Master and Ofiicers of the Grand Lodge of England , " which were most warmly received and responded to with musical honours . Bro .

Blake next proposed the toast of the Provincial Grand Master "The Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . of England , the D . P . G . Master , the Hon . F . A . Stanley , and rest of the Provincial Officers of West Lancashire , " coupling with it the name of Bro . G . Cornfield , P . P . G . S . B ., West Lancashire , who briefly responded . Bro . T . Grieve , I . P . M ., next proposed "Thc Health of the newly elected Worshipful Master of thc Baldwin Lodge , " at thc same

time enumerating the many excellent qualities possessed by Bro . Blake , his most assiduous attention and long connection with the lodge , which so cmii enlly fitted him for the high and proud position of Woisliipful Master , the toast being responded to most heartily by the whole assembly . Bro . Blake , in reply , expressed his appreciation of the high honour in placing him in the position which necessitated his replying to the toast , and the confidence thus reposed in

linn so unanimously by the brethren . He also took the opportunity to propose "The Health of the retiring Worshipful Master , Bro . Grieve , " and passed a high eulogium upon Bro . Grieve for his past services , and in the name of the Baldwin Lodge said it fell to his happy task to recognise the services of Bro . Grieve in a substantial manner , hy presenting him with a Masonic jewel , adding that it was always a pleasure to recognise the services of a

friend , and that pleasure was manifestly increased when it was known to be shared by the whole of the lodge membership , as was the case in that instance ; and he hoped that Bro . Grieve would be spared many long years to look upon it as a token of the high esteem in which he was held b y the members of the Baldwin Lodge . The toast having been heartily acknowledged , Bro . Gricve replied , tendering his best thanks for the high appreciation of hisscri-iccs . Bro . R .

Hosking proposed " 1 he Health of the Wardens and Officers of 139 S , " with a few words of encouragement for the manner in which one and all fulfilled their duties , coupling with it the name of Bro . Godby , S . W . ; after which Bro . Godby responded on behalf of his colleagues in office , hoping that if they had done well so far lhey would still emulate a greater state of perfection in their variousduties ,

and desiring the full attendance of the lodge members on alt occasions , as well as the Past Masters to encourage with tlieir presence . Bro . G . B . Ashburner , J . W ., afterwards proposed "The Health of the Past Officers of 139 S" in an appropriate speech , coupling with it the name of Bro . Bell , P . M ., of whom it might also be said that he had that day , Uy his excellent provision for their wants , deserved thc additional title of " Fast Master . " Bro . Bell made a suitable

reply tothe toast . Bro . Blake next proposed Ihe Health of the Installing Master , " who , he said , had that day so well and ably fulfilled the duties , and carried through in so admirable manner the beautiful and impressive ceremony . As a partaker in the day ' s duties , he felt very much indebted to Bto . Whiteside , and he was sure the brethren would be only too pleased to acknowledge the praise due to their Installing Master . Hearty and due acknowledgment having

been given thc toast , Bro . Whiteside thanked the company I ' or the honour they had done him by drinking his health , and he could assure them it had been to him a labour of love , as they all knew the great interest he took in Masonry . Bro . E . B . Mitchell , Treasurer , proposed " The Health of the Clerical Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Rev . J . M . Morgan , P . P . G . Chaplain . In the absence of the respondent , who had been called away upon urgent business ,

Bro . Blake , W . M ., was deputed to reply on his behalf , who , in doing so , expressed his regret at the Chaplain ' s absence , whose presence in the lodge and at their festive gatherings was always so much appreciated . Bro . F . Bell , P . M ., by desire of the VV . M ., also replied on behalf of the Chaplain , and spoke in high terms of his many and appreciated good qualities . Bro . F . H . Clarke , PAL , proposed the toast of " The Visiting Brethren , " remarking the great pleasure it

afforded to see so many visitors present from neighbouring lodges , helping , as it always did , to bring them closer , and thus encourage each other in their work , coupling with the loast the name of Uro . Worrall , P . M . and P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire , who replied , expressing the pleasure it always gave him to be present at the gatherings of the Baldwin Lodge . Bros . Paxton , W . M . 90 s ; Richards , W . M . 1021 :

and Morgan , VV . M . 1225 , also replied . Bro . Blake next proposed " The Host anil Hostess . " 'The spread lhey had that day placed before them was lut a repetition of what Bro . and Mrs . Hell had done for years past—rendering satisfaction to every one , nnd carried out in such a manner that had rendered Iiro . and Mrs . Bell . so deservedly famed . Bro . Bell , in rep !) -, said it was a pleasure to them to know they had given such satisfaction , and they were ampl y repaid for the efforts they had put forth by the knowledge

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that their efforts had been appreciated . The Secretary proposed " The Health of the Ladies , " coupling with it the name of Bro . E . Gradwell , who made a suitable response . The Tyler , Bro . P . Derbyshire , proposed the toast " To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " which having been drunk with due and solemn silence , the proceedings , which had

been greatly enhanced by the singing of Bros . E . B . Mitchell , C . Richards , C . Godby , G . B . Ashburner , Gradwell , Derbyshire , and Worrall , were brought to a terminanation . Bro . Worrall acted as Master of Ceremonies in a manner which added very much to the harmony , good feeling , and satisfaction which characterised the whole of the day's proceedings .

MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , on the 4 th inst ., Bro . W . VV . Wilde , VV . M ., in the chair . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , the ballot was

severally taken for Mr . Riley and Mr . Willan , and proving unanimous , they were initiated in the order named into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., and Bro . William Longmire , I . P . M . The working tools were given by the J . VV ., Bro . Poole . The lodge was afterwards closed in due form .

FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., when there was a good muster , Bro . R . Wilson , W . AL , in the chair , with the following ofiicers : Bros . James Harper , S . VV . ; Jordan Ashworth , J . VV . ; D . Bell , S . D . ; F . T . Allatt , J . D . ; William Martin , P . M ., Sec ; John Banks , I . G . ; W . I .

Hervey , Tyler ; with other members and visitors from several local lodges . The general business before the lodge was to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting , and pass Bros . Peel and Routledge to thc Second Degree . Both having given proof of their proficiency , were duly passed . The lodge , after presenting one brother with his certificate , was closed in form and good harmony .

INSTRUCTION . LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . The brethren present were Bros . Steingraber , VV . M . ; J . T . Tanqueray , S . VV . ; Davidson , J . W . ; H . Clay Sudlow , Preceptor ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; J . D .

Langton , Sec ; Shaw , S . D . ; Bentley Haynes , J . D . ; Henri Hue , I . G . ; Pocock , and others . Visitor : Bro . Roberts , 1 G 93 . 'The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was opened up to the Third Degree and resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . Pocock acting as a candidate

for the lhird Degree , answered the usual questions , and the lodge having been resumed in the Third Degree , he was duly raised to the Degree of M . M ., the W . M . giving the traditional history . The lodge was called off and on , and closed down to the First Degree . The Second and Third Sections of the First Lecture were then worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . T . Tanqueray

was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . John William Roberts , of the Kingsland Lodge , No . 16 93 , was elected a member of the lodge . It was resolved to hold a special meeting of the lodgcin the month of November , and a Committee , consisting of Bros . Sudlow , Bud , and Langton , was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . 'The lodge was then closed .

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PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —Tho regular convocation of this chapter was heltl at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on the Sth inst . The chapter was opened by the M . E . Z ., Comp . R . N . Field , who was supported by Comps . S . Poynter , IL ; J . Terry , acting J . ; James Stevens , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; and Henry Smith , P . Z ., ' Treas . ; and amongst others present during business were

Comps . B . R . Bryant , N . ; J . XV . Watts , P . S . ; H . Baldwin , A . S . ; M . S . Larlham , P . Z . ; VV . Wilkins , J . Gilbert , and others . 'The visitors present were Comps . J . Keith Grorjean , P . Z ., and G . Archer , P . M . of the Zetland Chapter , 1157 ; Wale , Dobie , SS 7 ; and T . S . Watts , P . Z . 916 . The members of thc chapter appeared in deep Masonic

mourning , and the furniture was draped with crape , in token of sad respect for the late Ex . Comp . Thomas Meggy , thc recently installed J . of thc chapter , whose loss was greatly deplored by the members generally . In the course of the evening Ex . Comp . James Stevens addressed the companions on the subject , and bore testimony to the many good qualities of the departed companion , as well in

relation to thc claims of friendship outside Freemasonry as in connection with lodges and chapters , and proposed a vote of sympathy and condolence with the widow and family , which was unanimously recorded on the minutes . Four candidates for exaltation were approved , and two being in attendance , viz ., Bros . F . C . 'Taylor and Alfred Boar , both of the Burgovne Lodge , No . 902 , were introduced and

exalted , with full ceremony and lectures . The work was very ably carried out , and gave great satisfaction to the visitors and newly-exalted companions . Notice was given of election and installation of J . at the ensuing meeting , in accordance with the Constitutions of the Order , and the chapter was then closed . The companions afterwards adjourned to refreshment .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The meeting of the members of this chapter took place at the Masonic Rooms , Athen _ eum , on the 15 th inst . Ex . Comp . H . Longman occupied the chair of M . E . Z ., ( here being also present Comps . Duff , H . ; Ellersliaw , J . ; Stanton , Scribe E ., and others . After the regular business of the chapter had been transacted , Comp . VV . H . Bagnall presented to the chapter , in the name and on behalf of

Comp . Colonel Stanley , P . ' / .., P . G . 11 ., a handsome set of sceptres , as a memento of his year of office as First Principal . Comp . II . Longman , the M . E . Z ., accepted the sceptres on behalf of the chapter , and proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the donor for his valuable gift . The motion was seconded by Comp . Duff , and carried by acclamation . Comp . Colonel Stanley was detained in London by his Parliamentary duties , and unable to make the presentation himself . The chapter was afterwards closed with the usual formalities ,