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bearings . They had had good samples of Americans visiting them—good samples of the bulk—and they could say that if they vvere not Englishmen they vvould prefer to be Americans . Bro . A . Clark , I . P . M ., said it became his duty to propose the next toast , which was " I'he Health of the W . Master . " He was afraid he should not be able to give the
members of the lodge much information about the present W . M ., because he vvas quite as well known to them a ; to himself . Those who vvere present who did not belong to the lodge would know that they had a W . M . of whom they would all feel proud . He knew Bro . Kedge was au fait in the working of the ceremonies , and vvould do justice to the members , and to those who vvere initiated , passed , or raised in
the lodge . The brethren could see the VV . M . was a young man , and perhaps some of the young members of the lodge might expect some radical changes , but Bro . Kedge would be found as Conservative as the P . M . ' s . The W . M . had intimated to him that he did not think they ought to occupy the time in speeches , but that short soeeches should be the order of the evening . Consequently , he should not
occupy their attention any longer , but ask them to drink the health of the W . M . Bro . F . Kedge , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . most sincerely for the kind and cordial manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the very sincere manner in which they had received it . Their brother the I . P . M . had been good enough to tell them that their W . M . vvas a
young man , at least in comparison with his elders , but that was a fault which vvas being cured day by day . Young as he was , he vvas not too young to know that the example set by the fathers of this lodge vvas an example worthy of following , and , so far as he vvas concerned , he should do his utmost to follow that example , and do his best to give them all as much satisfaction as the P . M . ' s had given .
He would not detain them longer , for if lie were to speak for a much longer period , he could not tell them more than that so far as he vvas able he would perform the duties cf the office they had given him , and would endeavour to conduct this lodge to their satisfaction . TheW . M . proposed "The I . P . M . and the Past Masters , " and , said he vvas sure it vvould be received with
greater enthusiasm , if possible , than any that had preceded it . Those who vvere present and saw the I . P . M . work the ceremony of installation could not but be impressed with the excellent manner in which it was performed . It vvas a ceremony he had seen performed , so far as the outside world was concerned , on many occasions ; but he had never seen it worked with greater perfection than that night .
Ever since the I . P . M ,, Bro . Clark , vvas installed into the chair he had conducted the business in a manner deserving of very great praise , and that praise and commendation the brethren vvould show when they drank this toast . Next to the I . P . M . vvas the first W . M . of thelodge , Bro . Brackstone Baker . As long as they had Bro . Baker amongst Ihem , and for a very much longer period than that , they would always love and respect his name . He had proved
himself a most genial , kind , and indulgent Master , and the brethren vvould heartily drink this toast so far as he vvas concerned . Then they came to Bro . Lambert , who vvas installed as I . P . M . at the time of the consecration , and ever since that time he had taken a great interest in the working , and had always been present when his presence was required , and in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Baker had performed the duties of the chair in a pleasant
manner . Bro . Adolphus Clark , I . P . M ., having returned thanks , said he did not propose to speak for the other P . M . 's , as they were old enough to speak for themselves . He had no disposition to doubt what the W . M . had said about him , but , notwithstanding , he could assure them that his work in the lodge and the installation had not been quite
satisfactory to himself . He could have wished to have done it better , but he had done his best , and he knew , as Masons , they vvould make a proper allowance . The W . M . was more interested than any one else , and probably knew what it vvas to be excited . He wished to thank those officers who had supported him during his year very heartily for the assistance given him . The W . M . was
powerless unless he had good officers to support him , and he also had to thank Bro . Lambert , P . M ., for his kindness , and Bro . Baker , P . M ., who had given him good advice . He had had good advice , and thanked them heartily . He had had a pleasant year , and thought he had been moderately successful . The W . M . 's position was not exactly a bed of roses , and he was glad to throw off the cares of
office . He thanked them for the great honour done him in placing him in lhe chair of the lodge and for presenting him with the beautiful jewel . Bio . Brackstone Baker , P . M ., P . G . D ., replied , and said the lodge had contributed more to bis happiness of late than he could well speak of , especially as he was under some calamity , and it had roused him up and renewed life
in him . Bro . Major Geo . Lambert , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., said that from the earliest time , prior to the foundation of the lodge , he had it at heart , and the Secretary would vouch for that statement . He desired to see a lodge which would knit them with the breihren on the other side of the
Atlantic , and he vvas glad ihey could receive American visitors as brethren and not as strangers , for they did not know that word . He vvas delighted that this lodge flourished , for it vvas a small payment—if he might use the word—for the trouble taken in ils foundation . He was looking forward to a great influx of Americans into this country , whom it would be their duty and pleasure to entertain .
" The Visitors " was next given by the W . M ., who gave them a hearty welcome . In the course of his remarks , he said they had with them Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., Empire Lodge , which he believed was formed very much upon the same lines as the Anglo-American Lodge , for they performed the same duty towards Colonial Masons as the latter lodge did to Americans . They had another
visitor of some distinction in Bro . General Darius Wilson , of New York , the editor of an important Masonic paper . They were glad to receive visitors , and particularly Americans , who might be sure of a hearty welcome . Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., in response , said all the visitors knew hew well they were always entertained in that
lodge . He was present at the consecration , and this vvas his fourth visit , for he ahvays heartily accepted an invitation , and that was , perhaps , the best testimony the lodge could receive of his appreciation of lheir hospitality . As the W . M . had said , he vvas the P . M . of another lodge , constituted on similar lines to their own , the Empire
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Lodge having been founded with the view of bringing this country into closer Masonic relations with the colonies . In conclusion , he was sure that all the 55 visitors joined with him in hearty thanks for the entertainment they had received , and in the hope that they would be present at the next installation meeting . Bro . General D . Wilson , of New York , replied in a
humorous and effective speech . He said he did not expect to be called upon to make any remarks , in fact , he only knew this gathering was to be held in the afternoon , and it was therefore unnecessary for him to say ho vvas unprepared to make a speech . He was something like the temperance lecturer who , having travailed all over the country lecturing on temperance , returned to his native
town , and was prepared to give his lecture . He fell in with a few of his old associates , and , as temperance people sometimes do , drank too much " water with a wink in it . " In the evening he claimed to bc thoroughly in a fit state to deliver his lecture against drink , being , as he said , " full of the subject . " He vvas not like that man , for the dinner they had enjoyed had entirely unprepared him for a speech .
He vvas more than delighted to be with them that night , and vvas most happy that he had had the opportunity of witnessing their installation ceremony . It had been something he had never dreamed of , for he had never thought he should have the pleasure of being with this lodge at the installation meeting . He was much pleased with the work , which , however , vvas almost totally different from the work in the
United States . He might say there vvere no two States that worked exactly alike , so they had a great variety . The principles were the same all the way through , as far as the principles and foundation stones were concerned . He liked English Masonry , for he thought it stood in the centre , between that of the United States and France . In America they worked altogether too much Masonry ; in
France they worked none at all ; but in this country they worked about right . He was happy to be present , but would not detain them longer , except to thank them , and to say he hoped to meet them all on the other side of the water , and if not there , hereafter in the Grand Lodge above . "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers" was the last toast given by the W . M ., and having eulogised the services
rendered by Bro . Gumming , Treasurer , said he need say nothing of Bro . George _ Reynolds , the Secretary , as they knew what a hard working indefatigable Secretary he was . He had been in constant communication with Bro . Reynolds since his election , and had to thank him personally for what he had done . Having referred individually to the other officers , he called upon Bros . Gumming , Treas . ;
Reynolds , Secretary ; Woolley , J . W . ; and Hancock , Bro . Gumming , Treas ., having replied , Bro . George Reynolds , Sec , thanked the W . M . sincerely for his kind remarks . He and theW . M . vvere initiated and raised in the same lodge , and it therefore afforded him the greatest pleasure—it vvas , in fact , one of the happiest moments of
his life—to see him occupy the chair . There was a feeling they could only understand , but could not express , between the W . M . and himself , in seeing an old friend installed . As far as his duties vvere concerned , he vvould endeavour to serve the W . M . and the lodge with that sincerity with which he had served the P . M . ' s , and that vvas that he would do his duty towards the W . M . and the brethren , and further the success of the lodge and the bond between the two
great nations . Anything he could do he should be happy to perform , and it vvould be to him a labour of love . Bros . Woolley , J . W ., and Hancock , S . D ., having replied , the Tyler ' s toast closed one of the most successful of the many pleasant meetings held by this lodge . Bro . Schartau , Org ., presided with his usual ability at the pianoforte , and was supported in the musical programme by Bros . Arthur Thomas , Chas . Ackerman , E . J . Odell , and Bro . Mackway ' s choir of boys .
MARYPORT . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 371 ) . The early part of Whitsun week may be said to have opened well for Masonry at Maryport , for the Allied Degrees , as mentioned in another column , held their installation on the Mondjy , to be followed by the Craft installation on the Tuesday . The W . M . opened the lodge , when , although there were not many visitors present , as on
previous installations , the members mustered well , there being considerably over 20 present . Bro . G . VV . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . S . G . W ., vvas again the Installing Master , this being the 23 rd time our esteemed brother has filled that office for the lodge . He was very ably assisted by
Bro . J . Clifton Thompson , I . P . M . 22 S 5 . Bro . J . Abbott , VV . M ., presented Bro . John H . Raven , W . M . elect , for installation into the chair of K . S . Bro . G . VV . Kenwoithy , in a very able and efficient manner , duly installed Bro . John Harrison Raven in the chair for the ensuing 12 months .
After the usual proclamations had been gone through , the newly-installed Worshipful Master named the following brethren asTiis officers for the same term , and they were duly invested with the insignia of their respective offices by the Installing Master : Bros . S . Bettoney , S . W . ; T . W . Melrose , J . W . ; Jos . Nicholson , Treas . ( for the 45 th time ); J . Reed , Sec ; T . Dacres , l . D . ; T .
Annison , J . D . ; Jos . Pattison , I . G . ; J . Smith , Org . ; VV Stoddart , D . C . ; J . Park and H . Skelton , Stwds . ; and J . Messenger , Tyler . The charge to the Wardens was solemnly and nicely given by Bro . J . C . Thompson . A vote ol thanks vvas unanimously recorded to the Installing Masters , and suitably responded to . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given from Eden Lodge , 2285 , and Union Carlisle ,
310 , the lodge was closed . The following were the brethren and visitors present Bros . J . Abbott , W . M . ; j . Ward , S . W . ; J . Kendall , J . VV . ; Jos . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; Samuel Bettoney , Sec ; J . Hodgson , S . D . ; Jos . Reed , J . D . ; T . Mandle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; John H . Raven , VV . M . elect ; E . B . Penrice , P . M . ; James DickinsonP . M .
, , P . A . G . D . C ; P . de E . Collin , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; Robert Brown , P . M . ; Lowther Brough , James Simpson , T . Annison , T . W . Melrose , Chaplin , 'Ihos . Boyd , John Messenger , P . P . G . Tyler ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . no , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Clifton Thompson , I . P . M . ; James
Fletcher , J . VV . ; A . VV . Turner , Sec ; and Philip Wedgewood , of 2285 ; and Robert Leach , 310 . After the lodge had been closed , the brethren sat down to a substantial meal , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toastswere duly honoured and responded to , the proceedings being concluded in harmony .
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LIVERPOOL . —Croxteth United Service Lode ( NJ . 7 SC ) . —The ceremony cf installation of B _ o . VV M , wood as VV . M . and of the other officers of this lodtr ' e „ performed on toe 13 th inst ., in the Masonic HaH , ° H 0 D as street , in the presence of a large number of the membe and visiting brethren from other lodges in the disttir ? TU * m tmllurp ncn -. _—_ .- ?_ _~ l ... l 1 1 ) lit 111 * !___ ... .. _ . * - [• The members present included
__ . * . Bros . VV . W . Jones VV , \/ r T . Sowden , I . P . M . ; F . J . Bailey , P . P . S . G . D . ; C . VVi < ' P . M . ; P . B . Deuchar , P . M . ; VV . H . Tyremari , P \ ' VV . Townsend , P . M . ; W . Marwood , S . W . ; J . Chisholm J . W . ; J . A . Gray , S . D . ; Dr . R . Robertson , Sec ? Sherwood , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Wilson , Org . ; and R Neville , Tyler . Among the visitors present were Bros U Bulley , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; J . P . M'Aithur , P . P . G . W .
R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; G . Browbridge , P . P . G . D . C ¦ p ' Morgan , P . P G . D . ; J . Beesley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; ' l T Callow , P . P . G . T . ; VV . C . Emin , P . P . A . G . Sec i Gregson , W . M . 13 S 3 ; W . F . M'Donald , W . M . , ' , t W . M'Lachlan , W . M . elect 241 ; J . Brotherton , P . «' 241 ; J . H . Hindley , P . M . 6 S 0 ; E . K . Ellison , I . P ' 1350 ; j . Christie , S . W . 2289 ; C . Marcus , S . D . GSn- ' J . R . Willings , J . VV . 667 ; W . Taylor , J . D . ii ,,, - Y
Moore , I . G . 241 ; E . L . Lewes , Sec . 2289 ; and Rev . p C Master , Chap . 22 S 9 . ' ' The Installing Officer was Bro . E . Sherwood , Treas assisted by Bros . P . B . Deuchar and C Wise . The brethren installed as officers for the ensuing year vvere Bros "
W . W . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . Chisholm , S . W . ; R . Robert . ' son , J . W . ; E . Sherwood , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . A . Sherwood Sec ; A . Cornett , S . D . ; R . Wilson , J . D . ; F . J . Bailev P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; W . Hogarth , Org . ; Q . l : Percival , I . G . ; and G . S . Browne and H . H . Ratnr ' Stewards . Sg )
A banquet was subsequently served under ] the direction of Bro . Casey , the house steward . TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . -. The 92 nd meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Albany Hotel . The following members vvere present : Bros . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . GD Middx ., VV . M . ; Wm . Faulkner , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hart
Davis , acting S . W . ; W . H . Matthew , P . M ., actinu J . W . ; F . Tallack , S . D . ; F . W . Tallack , J . D . ; H . T . lallack , I . G . ; G . L . Wingate , P . M ., Sec ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; A . E . Carter , and H . Saunion . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . A . G . Sec , honoured the lodge as a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . announced the resignation of
Bro . E . VV . Devereux , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., and the appointment of Bro . G . L . Wingate , P . M ., as Secretary to the lodge , which' vvas confirmed . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Matthews , seconded by Bro . Tallack , " That this lodge offers to Bro . Devereux , P . M ., an unanimous and hearty vote of thanks for his zealous services
as Secretary for so many years , and begs to express its sincere regret on his retirement . " Letters of apology having been read from absent brethren , and other business proceeded with , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterward partook of an excellent banquet , when the usual Masonic toasts were given and honoured .
PLYMPTON . —St . Maurice Lodge ( No . 1855 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , to instal Bro . G . S . Strode Lowe , S . W ., as the W . M . for the year ensuing . The installing officers vvere Bros . Robert Hambly , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . J . R . Chalice , P . M . ; G . T . Goad , P . M . ; and W . D . Stamp , P . M . ; assisted by
the following Board of Installed Masters : Bros . J . B . Skinner , P . M . ; VV . H . Lister , P . M . ; John Lavers , P . M . ; M . Tracey , W . M . 225 S , P . M . 1 S 47 , P . S . G . W . ; John R . Lord , P . M . 247 , P . G . Treas . ; S . Jew , P . M . 105 , 225 S , P . P . G . Treas . ; D . Cross , P . M . 1205 , P . P . G . I . ; W . H . Hearder , P . M . 105 , P . G . O . ; William K . Michell , P . M . 156 , P . P . G . D . C ; E . Davies .
P . M , 1099 , P . P . S . G . W . ; C . H . Cooper , P . M . 105 , P . P . G . D . ; D . Box , P . M . 156 , P . P . G . R . ; G . H . Sellick , P . M . 1550 ; W . H . Michell , W . M . 156 , W . Powell , P . M . 1205 ; VV . H . Hunt , P . M . 1205 ; R . Dickson , P . M . 1205 ; and James Gidley , P . M . 2025 . The W . M . invested his officers as tollovvs : Bros . J . Martin , I . P . M . ; J . D . Folley , S . W . ; F . Hunt , J . VV . ;
T . J . R . Chalice , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Hambly , P . M . Sec ; J . C Revill , S . D . ; S . Hicks , J . D . ; J . Hellings , l . G . ; G . Osborne , D . C . ; J . Williams , A . D . C ; Joseph Pearce , Org . ; John Pearse and J . F . Harris , Stwds . ; and James Gidley , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . R . Hambly , P . M ., vvas appointed representative of the Committee of Petitions ; and bro . T . J . K . Chalice , P . M ., Charity Steward . Among the visitors were Bros . Major DickR . M . L . I-,
, 225 S ; Major N . Page , R . M . L . I ., 225 S ; Lieut . Thomas Reynolds , 3 rd D . Regt ., 225 S ; John Cole , I . G . 2025 ; John Lavers , S . W . 223 ; J . N . Taylor , 202 ; Thomas Taylor , 105 ; J . H . Turner , 230 ; and W . Letherby , 350 . lhe Treasurer reported favourably as to the financial position of the lodge .
1 he brethren , to the number of 42 , adjourned to the George Hotel , where an excellent dinner vvas prepared , and under the genial presidency of the VV . M . a very pleasant evening vvas spent . The usual loyal and Masonio toasts vvere honoured . . Some excellent songs were rendered by Bros . VV . Hearder , Tracey , J . N . Taylor , and J . Hellings .
MAIDSTONE—Robinson Lodge ( No . 204 6 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Bell Hotel on VVednesday , the 12 th inst ., vvhen the following- officers and brethren were present : Bros . I . B . Groom . W . M . ; F . W . Wright , I . P . M . ; T . J . Barden , S . W . J VV . B . Stonham , J . W . ; R . McVicar , J . D . ; D . Welsh , P . M ., Sec . ; W . F . V . Simmons , D . C ; H . F . Whyman ,
Org . ; W . P . Dickinson , I . G . ; C R . Wind , Stwd . ; " Ker , Charity Representative ; W . T . Wallond , Weston . Burnard , Bennett , Taverner , Gratwick , Bull , Starnes , Roberts , Jenkinson , T . P . Dickinson , and Ciaridge-Visitors : Bros . II . Arthur , 503 ; Jessop , 158 ; and UT . Lyle , 1063 ,
Lodge vvas opened , and the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Ciaridge vvas passed , and Bros . Jenkins " and Dickinson vvere raised . This being the last regu » meeting , Bro . T . J . Barden , S . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the office of W . M . for the ensuing year-Bro . G . R . Dann vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro «
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bearings . They had had good samples of Americans visiting them—good samples of the bulk—and they could say that if they vvere not Englishmen they vvould prefer to be Americans . Bro . A . Clark , I . P . M ., said it became his duty to propose the next toast , which was " I'he Health of the W . Master . " He was afraid he should not be able to give the
members of the lodge much information about the present W . M ., because he vvas quite as well known to them a ; to himself . Those who vvere present who did not belong to the lodge would know that they had a W . M . of whom they would all feel proud . He knew Bro . Kedge was au fait in the working of the ceremonies , and vvould do justice to the members , and to those who vvere initiated , passed , or raised in
the lodge . The brethren could see the VV . M . was a young man , and perhaps some of the young members of the lodge might expect some radical changes , but Bro . Kedge would be found as Conservative as the P . M . ' s . The W . M . had intimated to him that he did not think they ought to occupy the time in speeches , but that short soeeches should be the order of the evening . Consequently , he should not
occupy their attention any longer , but ask them to drink the health of the W . M . Bro . F . Kedge , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . most sincerely for the kind and cordial manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the very sincere manner in which they had received it . Their brother the I . P . M . had been good enough to tell them that their W . M . vvas a
young man , at least in comparison with his elders , but that was a fault which vvas being cured day by day . Young as he was , he vvas not too young to know that the example set by the fathers of this lodge vvas an example worthy of following , and , so far as he vvas concerned , he should do his utmost to follow that example , and do his best to give them all as much satisfaction as the P . M . ' s had given .
He would not detain them longer , for if lie were to speak for a much longer period , he could not tell them more than that so far as he vvas able he would perform the duties cf the office they had given him , and would endeavour to conduct this lodge to their satisfaction . TheW . M . proposed "The I . P . M . and the Past Masters , " and , said he vvas sure it vvould be received with
greater enthusiasm , if possible , than any that had preceded it . Those who vvere present and saw the I . P . M . work the ceremony of installation could not but be impressed with the excellent manner in which it was performed . It vvas a ceremony he had seen performed , so far as the outside world was concerned , on many occasions ; but he had never seen it worked with greater perfection than that night .
Ever since the I . P . M ,, Bro . Clark , vvas installed into the chair he had conducted the business in a manner deserving of very great praise , and that praise and commendation the brethren vvould show when they drank this toast . Next to the I . P . M . vvas the first W . M . of thelodge , Bro . Brackstone Baker . As long as they had Bro . Baker amongst Ihem , and for a very much longer period than that , they would always love and respect his name . He had proved
himself a most genial , kind , and indulgent Master , and the brethren vvould heartily drink this toast so far as he vvas concerned . Then they came to Bro . Lambert , who vvas installed as I . P . M . at the time of the consecration , and ever since that time he had taken a great interest in the working , and had always been present when his presence was required , and in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Baker had performed the duties of the chair in a pleasant
manner . Bro . Adolphus Clark , I . P . M ., having returned thanks , said he did not propose to speak for the other P . M . 's , as they were old enough to speak for themselves . He had no disposition to doubt what the W . M . had said about him , but , notwithstanding , he could assure them that his work in the lodge and the installation had not been quite
satisfactory to himself . He could have wished to have done it better , but he had done his best , and he knew , as Masons , they vvould make a proper allowance . The W . M . was more interested than any one else , and probably knew what it vvas to be excited . He wished to thank those officers who had supported him during his year very heartily for the assistance given him . The W . M . was
powerless unless he had good officers to support him , and he also had to thank Bro . Lambert , P . M ., for his kindness , and Bro . Baker , P . M ., who had given him good advice . He had had good advice , and thanked them heartily . He had had a pleasant year , and thought he had been moderately successful . The W . M . 's position was not exactly a bed of roses , and he was glad to throw off the cares of
office . He thanked them for the great honour done him in placing him in lhe chair of the lodge and for presenting him with the beautiful jewel . Bio . Brackstone Baker , P . M ., P . G . D ., replied , and said the lodge had contributed more to bis happiness of late than he could well speak of , especially as he was under some calamity , and it had roused him up and renewed life
in him . Bro . Major Geo . Lambert , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., said that from the earliest time , prior to the foundation of the lodge , he had it at heart , and the Secretary would vouch for that statement . He desired to see a lodge which would knit them with the breihren on the other side of the
Atlantic , and he vvas glad ihey could receive American visitors as brethren and not as strangers , for they did not know that word . He vvas delighted that this lodge flourished , for it vvas a small payment—if he might use the word—for the trouble taken in ils foundation . He was looking forward to a great influx of Americans into this country , whom it would be their duty and pleasure to entertain .
" The Visitors " was next given by the W . M ., who gave them a hearty welcome . In the course of his remarks , he said they had with them Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., Empire Lodge , which he believed was formed very much upon the same lines as the Anglo-American Lodge , for they performed the same duty towards Colonial Masons as the latter lodge did to Americans . They had another
visitor of some distinction in Bro . General Darius Wilson , of New York , the editor of an important Masonic paper . They were glad to receive visitors , and particularly Americans , who might be sure of a hearty welcome . Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., in response , said all the visitors knew hew well they were always entertained in that
lodge . He was present at the consecration , and this vvas his fourth visit , for he ahvays heartily accepted an invitation , and that was , perhaps , the best testimony the lodge could receive of his appreciation of lheir hospitality . As the W . M . had said , he vvas the P . M . of another lodge , constituted on similar lines to their own , the Empire
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Lodge having been founded with the view of bringing this country into closer Masonic relations with the colonies . In conclusion , he was sure that all the 55 visitors joined with him in hearty thanks for the entertainment they had received , and in the hope that they would be present at the next installation meeting . Bro . General D . Wilson , of New York , replied in a
humorous and effective speech . He said he did not expect to be called upon to make any remarks , in fact , he only knew this gathering was to be held in the afternoon , and it was therefore unnecessary for him to say ho vvas unprepared to make a speech . He was something like the temperance lecturer who , having travailed all over the country lecturing on temperance , returned to his native
town , and was prepared to give his lecture . He fell in with a few of his old associates , and , as temperance people sometimes do , drank too much " water with a wink in it . " In the evening he claimed to bc thoroughly in a fit state to deliver his lecture against drink , being , as he said , " full of the subject . " He vvas not like that man , for the dinner they had enjoyed had entirely unprepared him for a speech .
He vvas more than delighted to be with them that night , and vvas most happy that he had had the opportunity of witnessing their installation ceremony . It had been something he had never dreamed of , for he had never thought he should have the pleasure of being with this lodge at the installation meeting . He was much pleased with the work , which , however , vvas almost totally different from the work in the
United States . He might say there vvere no two States that worked exactly alike , so they had a great variety . The principles were the same all the way through , as far as the principles and foundation stones were concerned . He liked English Masonry , for he thought it stood in the centre , between that of the United States and France . In America they worked altogether too much Masonry ; in
France they worked none at all ; but in this country they worked about right . He was happy to be present , but would not detain them longer , except to thank them , and to say he hoped to meet them all on the other side of the water , and if not there , hereafter in the Grand Lodge above . "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers" was the last toast given by the W . M ., and having eulogised the services
rendered by Bro . Gumming , Treasurer , said he need say nothing of Bro . George _ Reynolds , the Secretary , as they knew what a hard working indefatigable Secretary he was . He had been in constant communication with Bro . Reynolds since his election , and had to thank him personally for what he had done . Having referred individually to the other officers , he called upon Bros . Gumming , Treas . ;
Reynolds , Secretary ; Woolley , J . W . ; and Hancock , Bro . Gumming , Treas ., having replied , Bro . George Reynolds , Sec , thanked the W . M . sincerely for his kind remarks . He and theW . M . vvere initiated and raised in the same lodge , and it therefore afforded him the greatest pleasure—it vvas , in fact , one of the happiest moments of
his life—to see him occupy the chair . There was a feeling they could only understand , but could not express , between the W . M . and himself , in seeing an old friend installed . As far as his duties vvere concerned , he vvould endeavour to serve the W . M . and the lodge with that sincerity with which he had served the P . M . ' s , and that vvas that he would do his duty towards the W . M . and the brethren , and further the success of the lodge and the bond between the two
great nations . Anything he could do he should be happy to perform , and it vvould be to him a labour of love . Bros . Woolley , J . W ., and Hancock , S . D ., having replied , the Tyler ' s toast closed one of the most successful of the many pleasant meetings held by this lodge . Bro . Schartau , Org ., presided with his usual ability at the pianoforte , and was supported in the musical programme by Bros . Arthur Thomas , Chas . Ackerman , E . J . Odell , and Bro . Mackway ' s choir of boys .
MARYPORT . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 371 ) . The early part of Whitsun week may be said to have opened well for Masonry at Maryport , for the Allied Degrees , as mentioned in another column , held their installation on the Mondjy , to be followed by the Craft installation on the Tuesday . The W . M . opened the lodge , when , although there were not many visitors present , as on
previous installations , the members mustered well , there being considerably over 20 present . Bro . G . VV . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . S . G . W ., vvas again the Installing Master , this being the 23 rd time our esteemed brother has filled that office for the lodge . He was very ably assisted by
Bro . J . Clifton Thompson , I . P . M . 22 S 5 . Bro . J . Abbott , VV . M ., presented Bro . John H . Raven , W . M . elect , for installation into the chair of K . S . Bro . G . VV . Kenwoithy , in a very able and efficient manner , duly installed Bro . John Harrison Raven in the chair for the ensuing 12 months .
After the usual proclamations had been gone through , the newly-installed Worshipful Master named the following brethren asTiis officers for the same term , and they were duly invested with the insignia of their respective offices by the Installing Master : Bros . S . Bettoney , S . W . ; T . W . Melrose , J . W . ; Jos . Nicholson , Treas . ( for the 45 th time ); J . Reed , Sec ; T . Dacres , l . D . ; T .
Annison , J . D . ; Jos . Pattison , I . G . ; J . Smith , Org . ; VV Stoddart , D . C . ; J . Park and H . Skelton , Stwds . ; and J . Messenger , Tyler . The charge to the Wardens was solemnly and nicely given by Bro . J . C . Thompson . A vote ol thanks vvas unanimously recorded to the Installing Masters , and suitably responded to . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given from Eden Lodge , 2285 , and Union Carlisle ,
310 , the lodge was closed . The following were the brethren and visitors present Bros . J . Abbott , W . M . ; j . Ward , S . W . ; J . Kendall , J . VV . ; Jos . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; Samuel Bettoney , Sec ; J . Hodgson , S . D . ; Jos . Reed , J . D . ; T . Mandle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; John H . Raven , VV . M . elect ; E . B . Penrice , P . M . ; James DickinsonP . M .
, , P . A . G . D . C ; P . de E . Collin , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; Robert Brown , P . M . ; Lowther Brough , James Simpson , T . Annison , T . W . Melrose , Chaplin , 'Ihos . Boyd , John Messenger , P . P . G . Tyler ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . no , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Clifton Thompson , I . P . M . ; James
Fletcher , J . VV . ; A . VV . Turner , Sec ; and Philip Wedgewood , of 2285 ; and Robert Leach , 310 . After the lodge had been closed , the brethren sat down to a substantial meal , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toastswere duly honoured and responded to , the proceedings being concluded in harmony .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
LIVERPOOL . —Croxteth United Service Lode ( NJ . 7 SC ) . —The ceremony cf installation of B _ o . VV M , wood as VV . M . and of the other officers of this lodtr ' e „ performed on toe 13 th inst ., in the Masonic HaH , ° H 0 D as street , in the presence of a large number of the membe and visiting brethren from other lodges in the disttir ? TU * m tmllurp ncn -. _—_ .- ?_ _~ l ... l 1 1 ) lit 111 * !___ ... .. _ . * - [• The members present included
__ . * . Bros . VV . W . Jones VV , \/ r T . Sowden , I . P . M . ; F . J . Bailey , P . P . S . G . D . ; C . VVi < ' P . M . ; P . B . Deuchar , P . M . ; VV . H . Tyremari , P \ ' VV . Townsend , P . M . ; W . Marwood , S . W . ; J . Chisholm J . W . ; J . A . Gray , S . D . ; Dr . R . Robertson , Sec ? Sherwood , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Wilson , Org . ; and R Neville , Tyler . Among the visitors present were Bros U Bulley , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; J . P . M'Aithur , P . P . G . W .
R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; G . Browbridge , P . P . G . D . C ¦ p ' Morgan , P . P G . D . ; J . Beesley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; ' l T Callow , P . P . G . T . ; VV . C . Emin , P . P . A . G . Sec i Gregson , W . M . 13 S 3 ; W . F . M'Donald , W . M . , ' , t W . M'Lachlan , W . M . elect 241 ; J . Brotherton , P . «' 241 ; J . H . Hindley , P . M . 6 S 0 ; E . K . Ellison , I . P ' 1350 ; j . Christie , S . W . 2289 ; C . Marcus , S . D . GSn- ' J . R . Willings , J . VV . 667 ; W . Taylor , J . D . ii ,,, - Y
Moore , I . G . 241 ; E . L . Lewes , Sec . 2289 ; and Rev . p C Master , Chap . 22 S 9 . ' ' The Installing Officer was Bro . E . Sherwood , Treas assisted by Bros . P . B . Deuchar and C Wise . The brethren installed as officers for the ensuing year vvere Bros "
W . W . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . Chisholm , S . W . ; R . Robert . ' son , J . W . ; E . Sherwood , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . A . Sherwood Sec ; A . Cornett , S . D . ; R . Wilson , J . D . ; F . J . Bailev P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; W . Hogarth , Org . ; Q . l : Percival , I . G . ; and G . S . Browne and H . H . Ratnr ' Stewards . Sg )
A banquet was subsequently served under ] the direction of Bro . Casey , the house steward . TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . -. The 92 nd meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Albany Hotel . The following members vvere present : Bros . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . GD Middx ., VV . M . ; Wm . Faulkner , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hart
Davis , acting S . W . ; W . H . Matthew , P . M ., actinu J . W . ; F . Tallack , S . D . ; F . W . Tallack , J . D . ; H . T . lallack , I . G . ; G . L . Wingate , P . M ., Sec ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; A . E . Carter , and H . Saunion . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . A . G . Sec , honoured the lodge as a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . announced the resignation of
Bro . E . VV . Devereux , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., and the appointment of Bro . G . L . Wingate , P . M ., as Secretary to the lodge , which' vvas confirmed . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Matthews , seconded by Bro . Tallack , " That this lodge offers to Bro . Devereux , P . M ., an unanimous and hearty vote of thanks for his zealous services
as Secretary for so many years , and begs to express its sincere regret on his retirement . " Letters of apology having been read from absent brethren , and other business proceeded with , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterward partook of an excellent banquet , when the usual Masonic toasts were given and honoured .
PLYMPTON . —St . Maurice Lodge ( No . 1855 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , to instal Bro . G . S . Strode Lowe , S . W ., as the W . M . for the year ensuing . The installing officers vvere Bros . Robert Hambly , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . J . R . Chalice , P . M . ; G . T . Goad , P . M . ; and W . D . Stamp , P . M . ; assisted by
the following Board of Installed Masters : Bros . J . B . Skinner , P . M . ; VV . H . Lister , P . M . ; John Lavers , P . M . ; M . Tracey , W . M . 225 S , P . M . 1 S 47 , P . S . G . W . ; John R . Lord , P . M . 247 , P . G . Treas . ; S . Jew , P . M . 105 , 225 S , P . P . G . Treas . ; D . Cross , P . M . 1205 , P . P . G . I . ; W . H . Hearder , P . M . 105 , P . G . O . ; William K . Michell , P . M . 156 , P . P . G . D . C ; E . Davies .
P . M , 1099 , P . P . S . G . W . ; C . H . Cooper , P . M . 105 , P . P . G . D . ; D . Box , P . M . 156 , P . P . G . R . ; G . H . Sellick , P . M . 1550 ; W . H . Michell , W . M . 156 , W . Powell , P . M . 1205 ; VV . H . Hunt , P . M . 1205 ; R . Dickson , P . M . 1205 ; and James Gidley , P . M . 2025 . The W . M . invested his officers as tollovvs : Bros . J . Martin , I . P . M . ; J . D . Folley , S . W . ; F . Hunt , J . VV . ;
T . J . R . Chalice , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Hambly , P . M . Sec ; J . C Revill , S . D . ; S . Hicks , J . D . ; J . Hellings , l . G . ; G . Osborne , D . C . ; J . Williams , A . D . C ; Joseph Pearce , Org . ; John Pearse and J . F . Harris , Stwds . ; and James Gidley , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . R . Hambly , P . M ., vvas appointed representative of the Committee of Petitions ; and bro . T . J . K . Chalice , P . M ., Charity Steward . Among the visitors were Bros . Major DickR . M . L . I-,
, 225 S ; Major N . Page , R . M . L . I ., 225 S ; Lieut . Thomas Reynolds , 3 rd D . Regt ., 225 S ; John Cole , I . G . 2025 ; John Lavers , S . W . 223 ; J . N . Taylor , 202 ; Thomas Taylor , 105 ; J . H . Turner , 230 ; and W . Letherby , 350 . lhe Treasurer reported favourably as to the financial position of the lodge .
1 he brethren , to the number of 42 , adjourned to the George Hotel , where an excellent dinner vvas prepared , and under the genial presidency of the VV . M . a very pleasant evening vvas spent . The usual loyal and Masonio toasts vvere honoured . . Some excellent songs were rendered by Bros . VV . Hearder , Tracey , J . N . Taylor , and J . Hellings .
MAIDSTONE—Robinson Lodge ( No . 204 6 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Bell Hotel on VVednesday , the 12 th inst ., vvhen the following- officers and brethren were present : Bros . I . B . Groom . W . M . ; F . W . Wright , I . P . M . ; T . J . Barden , S . W . J VV . B . Stonham , J . W . ; R . McVicar , J . D . ; D . Welsh , P . M ., Sec . ; W . F . V . Simmons , D . C ; H . F . Whyman ,
Org . ; W . P . Dickinson , I . G . ; C R . Wind , Stwd . ; " Ker , Charity Representative ; W . T . Wallond , Weston . Burnard , Bennett , Taverner , Gratwick , Bull , Starnes , Roberts , Jenkinson , T . P . Dickinson , and Ciaridge-Visitors : Bros . II . Arthur , 503 ; Jessop , 158 ; and UT . Lyle , 1063 ,
Lodge vvas opened , and the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Ciaridge vvas passed , and Bros . Jenkins " and Dickinson vvere raised . This being the last regu » meeting , Bro . T . J . Barden , S . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the office of W . M . for the ensuing year-Bro . G . R . Dann vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro «