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including "The I . P . M ., " "Installing Master , " "Visiting Brethren , " & c . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . J . R . Lever , P . M ., and a capital selection of songs , glees , & c , were sung by Bros . Martin Thomas , Thomas Shorrock , Seymour Jackson , Fred Gordon , and J . R . Lever . Bro . James Varley , P . P . G . O ., rendered valuable assistance at the piano .

SALTASH . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 1071 ) . —A meetin g of this lodge was held on the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Alexandra-square . Present : Bros . T . D . Deeble , VV . M . ; G . Burns , VV . M . elect , S . W . ; E . R . Doney , J . W . -. W . H . L . Clark , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Foxwell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Rawling , P . M ., Sec ; H . Bowden , S . D . ; R . C Revell , J . D . ; W . T . Nancarrow ,

D . C ; W . R . Rawling , I . G . ; J . Doney , Stwd . ; J . Deeble , P . M ., Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . J . T . Brooking , S . J . Goodman , F . W . Sutton , Richard Pearce , James Pearce , E . Hevring , and E . C . Vosper ; also Bros . Richard Dingle , J . H . Dingle , W . M . Harvey , J . Lander , E . J . Smale , J . H . Maccann , E . C Spencer , J . B . Pearce , R . S . C . Goodman , O . Williams , T . D . Netting , J . Q . Betty , T .

Shaddock , J . C . Kinsman , and R . Miller . Visitors : Bros . C Watson , P . M . ; XV . Jenkins , P . M . ; J . H . Rogers , P . M . ; R . Pikes , P . M . ; W . H . Terrell , P . M . ; E . Poor , P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; C . Organ , W . M . 202 ; C . Balch , VV . Brewer , J . Pearce ; W . H . VVilliams , VV . H . Lister , A . H . Widden , W . M . 1212 ; and others . The Worshipful Master raised Bro . J . H . Maccann and

initiated J . H . Ashton . After the raising and initiation , Bro . T . D . Deeble installed his successor , Bro . George Burns , S . VV ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S ., and delivered the addresses to the VV . M ., the Wardens , and brethren . The newly-installed Master invested the following as his officers , viz .: Bros . Thomas D . Deeble , I . P . M . ; E . R . Doney , S . W . ; H . Bowden , J . W . ; VV . Foxwell ,

P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; Joseph Rawling , P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; W . H . L . Clark , P . G . Std . Br ., Chap . ; R , C . Revell , S . D . ; VV . R . Rawling , J . D . ; W . T . Nan . carrow , D . C ; J . Doney , I . G . ; T . Shaddock , S . S . ; J , H . Dingle , J . S . ; and J . Deeble , P . M ., Tyler . The banquet or festival of St . John was held on Wednes . day week at Bro . R . G . Carpenter ' s , Commercial Hotel .

Saltash . The spread was an excellent one , and upwards of Co sat down . In proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . T . D . Deeble , " the Chaplain , on behalf of the W . M ., presented a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . T . D . Deeble . The evening was one of the best ever spent in connection with the Zetland Lodge . ___ LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) , and

Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) . —A meeting of a most interesting and instructive character took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on VVednesday , the 10 th inst ., when the members of the above-named lodges met together and spent a pleasant and instructive evening . The Temple chair was occupied by Bro . Evan J . Callow , VV . M ., who was supported by Bros . K . H . D . Johnson , P . M . ; R . C . Yelland , P . M . ; H . Horspool , P . M . ; T . Birch , P . M . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . ; J . Alexander , P . M . ; J . VV .

Boulding , JAV . ; H . Mercer , J . D . ; E . VV . Bail , S . S . ; J . Cave , and W . Pye ; and the Liverpool post of honour was filled by Bro . Dr . Soldat , VV . M ., amongst the chiefs present being Bros . R . Ripley , P . M ., P . G . D . D . C ; J . Duncan , jun ., P . M . ; J . C . Maguire , P . M . ; R . Warriner , P . M . ; J . H . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Higr . ett , S . VV . ; C . G . Caddock , J . W . ; F . Farrall , Sec ; J . Jessop ,

J . D . ; W . E . Smith , I . G . ; and H . Isaac , S . S . Interesting business occupied the attention of the lodges during the joint occupancy of the old lodge room ( Bros . Maguire and Duncan giving the lectures in the Third Degree ) , and during the evening a very valuable set of gavels was presented to the Liverpool Lodge by Bro . R . Ripley . The members of both lodges afterwards had supper in the banqueting room , under the presidency of Bro . E . J . Callow .

ELLAND . —Saville Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —The installation of Bro . J . Farnell took place in the lodge rooms , Royal Hotel , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . L . Saville , W . M . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Saville , assisted b y Bro . Walker , P . M ., to the satisfaction of all present . The following were invested with jewel and collar of office for the ensuing year :

Bros . Emsley , S . W . ; VV . E . Smithies , J . W . ; Dr . Hoyle , S . D . ; T . Sutcliffe , J . D . ; S . VV . North , I . G . ; T . Buckland , Tyler ; Dr . Whalley , D . C . ; J . T . Garsed , Treas . ; S . Dyson , Sec ; E . Bottomley , Org . ; J . Dodson , Almoner ; Saville , Charity Representative ; J . Rhodes and T . Feather , Stwds . There were also present Bros . L , North , T . Radcliffe , F . Radcliffe , Mills , C Dennis , J ,

Taylor , and G . Hallas . Visitors -. Bros . T . Pickles Watson , 61 ; Rosenthall , 1798 ; Seed , 1302 ; Rickard , Gi ; Green , 173 6 ; Haigh , 1736 ; Midgley , 307 ; Woods , 40 S ; Bolton , 1736 ; Lee , 44 S ; and others . The lodge was closed in harmony , when the brethren sat down to a banquet of a recherche character , consisting of five courses , provided by Mr . Brooks , of the Royal Hotel ,

under the supervision of Mr . Hack , of Halifax , and it gave the greatest satisfaction . After dinner , " The Queen " was proposed by thc W . M . ; " The Prince and Princess of Wales , with the Royal Family , " by Bro . Dr . Whalley , D . C . ; " The Provincial Grand Master and Deputy , " by Bro . Walker , P . M ., and other . toasts . by Bros . Emsley , Smithies , Garsed , and

Dyson . Bro . Dr . Whalley proposed the toast of the evening . He said : I rise to discharge an important duty , in which every member of this lodge will agree , and with which every visiting brother will assist , so as to give an enthusiastic and sympathetic greeting to our worthy I . P . M . and late VV . M ., Bro . Lawson Saville . Many and varied are the qualifications required to enable any man to discharge the duties of

VV . M . some are gifted with a retentive memory and a pleasing delivery , which enables them to give the important parts of our ritual so that not only our own members , but also those brethren from other lodges , enjoy every part of the ceremony . Others possess good business tact , which enables them to discover an error in government , when others , equally worthy , would pass them over . In this wav

our W . Ms , from year to year vary in the manner they discharge the duties of their office . A year ago our lodge appeared to bc in a very good condition , but Bro . Saville had no sooner mounted the box and handled the reins than he _ discovered some parts of the harness out of place . With that prompt and energetic action which characterises all his movements , he adjusted everything , and we have

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pleasantly passed through 1 SS 4 , and find ourselves with a balance-sheet very much better than we formerly anticipated . He has not only rendered those parts of the ritual he took upon himself in | a manner which always called forth the good feeling of the brethren , but he delegated to others , who were willing and able to do it , portions of work previously neglected , thus making all perfect , and at the same time exceedingly interesting to those visitors who

from time to time favoured us with their presence . The bold and energetic manner in which he left the olden beaten track , and carefully examined objections raised against candidates , blending -. vith his judgment mercy and charity , exposing slander , and bringing to light statements malicious as well as untruthful , unmasking those who , under the cloak of our noble Order , would have remained concealed , for all these good deeds he deserves our warmest

thanks . I personally tender to him my heartfelt thanks for his kindness , for had it not been for him , several brethren would not have been seated round this festive board . He has taught us the grand lesson that equity should be the standard of all our actions , that we should not condemn without enquiry , and that with mercy and charity before us we should help the weak and fallen brother , glancing an eye of pity on his faults or losses , and do unto others

as we would they should do unto us . I have placed in my hand a very valuable and beautiful jewel , of the best of gold and the most artistic workmanship , on a shield bearing the inscription on one side , and the words Savile Lodge , 1231 , on the other , surrounded by a wreath of acacia , the whole forming a suitable presentation for so good and honourable man , square in ail his dealings , and level in all his steps .

Bro . Dr . Whalley came forward , and , fastening the jewel on the breast of Bro . Saville , said : Bro . Lawson Saville , in the name of the Savile Lodge , I fasten this jewel to your left breast , feeling assured you will receive it in the same kind spirit as itis given , may you have long life , health , and strength to wear it , and as you sit from time to time in your well-earned chair it will remind you of the affection and esteem you are held by the brethren , and as we see it

sparkle on your breast we shall remember your good deeds in days gone by , and in your declining years , as you look down the dim vistas of the past , this jewel will reflect rays ofjight throughout surrounding gloom , marking this 4 th of December , 1 SS 4 , as the great red-letter day in the calender of your history ; and when you are summoned from this abode to that Grand Lodge above , you may be seated with others gone before on the right hand of the Great Architect

of the Universe , and may the acacia bloom over your grave , diffusing its fragrance to all around , keeping your memory ever green . May your family regard this jewel as their grandest heirloom , and as it passes from children to children's children , may they value it for their father ' s sake , and never part with it while they have a crust of bread or a glass of water . May God bless you , which I am sure is echoed by all present as they say Amen .

During the delivery of this eloquent oration the most profound silence reigned within the lodge , all seemed deeply affected , and Bro . Dr . Whalley resumed his seat amid loud and continued cheers . Bro . Saville acknowledged the gift in suitable terms , and appeared very much affected . During the evening Bro . Dennis , the well-known pianist , gave the latest composition , " Pauline , " with marvellous

effect . Songs were rendered in first-rate style by Bros . S . VV . North , Rickard , Pickles Watson , Bolton , Dodgson , and recitals by Bro . Dr . Whalley . This lodge would appear to possess musical and elocutionary talent second to none in the province , thus rendering a visit to its meetings not easily forgotten . ¦ - — ROCK FERRY . —Rock Lodge ( No . 12 S 9 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the members of this

lodge took place on Friday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Afsembly Rooms of the Royal Rock' Hotel , and was characterised by the geniality and true Masonic spirit which have so largely contributed to its success . The chair at the opening was occupied by Bro . H . B . Bare , W . M ., who initiated a candidate , and was supported by Bros . G . S . Dean , I . P . M . ; L . Ellis , P . M . ; J . B . Sparks , P . M . j Henry Jones , P . M . ; and William Roberts , S . W .,

W . M . elect . Among those present were Bros . F . K . Stevenson , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; T . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; H . Chesworth , P . M . 1576 ; C . Bargery , I . P . M . 1756 ; Henry Marshall , VV . M . 175 6 ; XV . Parry , W . M . 1505 ; C . Wise , P . M . 7 S 6 ; Dr . D . Hendry , S . W . 1756 ; VV . Foulkes , S . VV . 1505 ; R . White , S . VV . 2415 Dr , J . A . Hendry , 1505 ; A . Morris , 1182 ; E . King-Ellison , 7 S 6 ; J . Hamilton , 1756 ; Dr . Palmer , and others .

The chair was then assumed by Bro . C . S . Dean , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . William Roberts in the Worshipful Master ' s chair according to ancient form . The ceremony was worked in a most beautiful and effective manner , and elicited the hearty approval of every brother who had the privilege of being present . The following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . H . B . Bare , I . P . M . ; Joel F . Dean , S . W . ; William

G . Cronan , J . W . ; Rev . G . F . Dean , Chap , ( by proxy ) ; Lilley Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Lewis-Andrew , Sec . ; Rev . John Bruster , S . D . ; Dr . P . P . Young , J . D . ; Joseph B . Sparks , P . M ., D . C ; William Gorst , I . G .,- William Thorne , S . S . ; William J . Hoskyn , J . S . ; and XV . Holtway , Tyler ( re-elected ) . After business the brethren sat down to a banquet , which was served in a most satisfactory manner . The usual

loyal and Masonic toasts were given during the evening , and the entire proceedings proved of a highly enjoyable and interesting character . ¦ ' LEIGH . —Marquis of Lome Lodge ( No . 1354 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , when there were present Bros . J . Hartley , VV . M . ; T . Banks , S . W . ; W . H . Horrocks , J . W . ; G . H . Evans . P . M ., P . G . S . W ., Chap . ; W . Bryce , Treas . ;

W . C . Freeman , Sec ; W . H . Pennington , S . D . ; T . Yarwood , J . D . ; J . Dickinson , I . G . ; W . Smith and J . Jackson , Stwds . ; T . Coupe , Tyler ; J . Kerfoot , P . M . ; J . Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . A D . C . ; R . A . Starkie , P . M . ; G . A . Mort , P . M . ; VV . Charleson , P . M . ; R . McGregor , VV . H . Dale , W . Davies , and J . Walshaw . Visitor : Bro . J . Vickers , VV . M . 1384 .

After the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , Bro . Moit , P . M ., took the chair , and duly initiated Mr . VV . Griffith into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry ; Bro . Banks , S . W ., presented the working tools . The balancesheet was discussed and passed . Some general business was transacted , and the lodge was closed in due form by the W . M .

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WINCHESTER . —William of Wykeham Lodge ( No . 18 S 3 ) . —The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . F . H . King , took place on Tuesday , the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , in the presence of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and his Provincial Grand . Officers , together with a full lodge . The ceremony of installation was creditably performed by Bro . Burchett , the

I . P . M . The following were the officers invested for the ensuing year : Bros . J . T , Burchett , I . P . M . ; H . Pottle , S . VV . ; G . Ward , J . W . ; W . H . Jacob , P . M . 76 , Treas . ; Carling , Sec ; G . Harrison , S . D . ; Bascombe , J . D . j T . Bailey and H . Sealey , D . C . ' s ; Crease and S . Frampton , Stwds . ; Chalkley , Org . ; Bellinger , I . G .,- and Sims , Tyler . The banquet was well supplied by Bro , Clowser , of the City Club .

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CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . —This ) dge met on Tuesday last at Bro . W . Clark ' s George fotel , Millwall Docks , Cubitt-town , when there were resent Bros . Penniston , W . AL ; G . H . Stephens , S . W . ; 1 . G . Bonner , J . W . ; VV . Millington , P . M ., acting Preeptor ; Oakley , Sec ; Raiker , S . D . ; Esmond , J . D . ; S . larsh . I . G .: and Turton . 1 . Limnand others .

The ceremony of passing was carefully worked , Bro . Millington as candidate . Lodge was opened and regularly closed down , after ' . vhicli Bro . Millington , P . M ., favoured the brethren with the charge to the E . A . P . on initiation . All business being ended , lodge was closed , a highly instructive meeting having been held . Brethren are cordially invited on Tuesday evenings , and will meet with a hearty welcome .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —The usual meeting was held on the 15 th inst . at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , \ V ., and was well attended . Present : Bros . Morse , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W .,- W . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Treas ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M ., Sec ; R . P . Laundy , S . W . ; F . Chandler , J . W . ; VV . Middleweek , I . G . ; and

G . Laundy , VV . Stwd . The minutes were read and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Greenway , candidate . The First , Second , and Third Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks to Bro . Morse was unanimously carried for the able manner he had presided in the chair for the first time .

Bro . Dehane then announced , if agreeable to the brethren , that V . W . Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . England , would attend next Monday and explain some of the causes of Diversity of Ritual , which offer was unanimously accepted , and brethren generally are invited to attend punctually at 8 p . m ., and give Bro . Woodford a hearty reception . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 70 , Ebury-street , when there were present Bros . Gibson , Treas ., W . M . ; J . Glover , S . VV . ; A . Hayes , J . W . ; G . Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec ; W . Brindley , S . D . ; J . Hume , J . D . ; J . Wade , P . M ., I . G . j C White , P . M . 299 ; Edwards , and Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hume being the candidate . Bro . Coughlan gave the lecture on the tracing board . The ceremony of raising ( with the traditional history ) was then rehearsed , Bro . Hill being the candidate . It was proposed , seconded , and carried " nem . con . " that the lodge adjourn from Friday , the 19 th inst ., to Friday , January 2 nd , and Bro . Glover having been unanimously elected W . M . for the week , the lodge was closed .

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ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . —The installation meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the 1 ith inst . After the reading of the minutes , Comp . F . Thurston was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . E . Walker , H . ; and Comp . G . Edwards , J . The other officers were Comps . H . Webb , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , S . E . ; O'Donnell , S . N . ; L . J . Fountaine , P . S . ; J . Smith , ist Asst . ; C . J . Axford , 2 nd Asst . ; E . Dodson ,

P . Z ., D . C ; J . Reid , A . D . C ; Bates and Williams , Stwds . ; and Potter , Janitor . A handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . H . Lovegrove , P . Z . One name was handed in for joining , and three for exaltation at the March meeting . The visitors were Comps . J . Stevens , P . Z . 720 , and A . J . Bellis . The after proceedings were enlivened by songs and recitations , and the M . E . Z ., Comp . Thurston , made an excellent start .

PRUDENT BRETHREN CHAPTER ( No . 145 ) . —The December convocation of this chapter for the installation of Principals and the investiture of officers was held on the 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , the Principals ' chairs being occupied by Comps . N . B . Headon , M . E . Z . ; J . H . Leggott , H . ; and T . Elsley , J . Comp . Elsley was installed as M . E . Z ., and Comp . J . H . Leggott asH . Comp .

H . E . Venn was again installed S . E . ; Comp . E . Biggs , S . N . ; and Comp . Jermyn Boyd , P . S . Comp . T . W . Leuty was appointed ist A . S ., and Comp . W . F . Marten , 2 nd A . S . Comp . Thomas Bull was again invested as Treas . Immediately afterwards Bro . John Guest , of 1774 , and Bro . Walter Balchin , of 1604 , were introduced and exalted to the Supreme Degree . A P . Z . ' s jewel was

presented to Comp . N . B . Headon , who thanked the companions for their present , which he said he highly appreciated as a mark of the companions' sense of his endeavours to perform his duties . The companions , after receiving some communications from the S . E ., closed the chapter and adjourned to banquet , at Freemasons' Tavern . Besides the companions mentioned above who were present were Comps . D . Hazlett , E . VV

Braine , H . Dicketts , H . E . Venn , Alfred Woodliffe , John Reid , J . Daw Kerrill , J . R . Hartley , Henry Cox , G . Dowding . Visitors : Comps . Wood and H . Massey . The usual toasts followed the banquet . Comp . N . B . Headon proposed "The M . E . Z ., " which , he said , was a comprehensive one , as it included all the chapter , for the M . E . Z . was the representative of all the companions . They would all give the M . E . Z . credit for a