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pant and humour . "The Treasurer and Secretary " followed , and this important toast having been duly drunk , Bros . Mann and Stuart briefly replied . " The Health of the Oflicers" came next in in order , and drew from Bros . Speedy , Webb , Stokes , and others , exhaustive replies . The amusement of the brethren was greatly enhanced by the vocal efforts of Bros . Webb , Town , Lee , and others .

WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE ( "No . 1612 ) . — On Saturday week , the tjth inst ., the installation meeting of this lodge was held at The Institute , Ealing , and , notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather , there was a large attendance of brethren . The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . Henry Kasner , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings read and confirmed . Bros . C . O . Walter , T . A . Smith , M . J . M . Flint , F . R . G . S .,

and G . Crook having been passed to the Second Degree , thc principal business of the day , namely , thc installation of Bro . A . J . Burr , as Worshipful Master , was then proceeded with , the Installing Master , Bro . Henry Kasner , I . P . M ., rendering the ceremony in a most effective manner ; Bro . J . Chambers Roe , P . " \ f . 7 S 0 , acting as D . of C . This we believe was thc first time Bro Kasner performed thc installation ceremony , and thc able manner in which he

executed his task is deserving of as much praise as his rendering of the other ceremonies , in which he is acknowledged to be so proficient . After the customary salutes , Bro . Burr appointed and invested the following brethren as his oflicers : —Bros . Henry Kasner , I . P . M . ; James Green , S . W . ; Samuel Dyer , J . W . ; Henry E . Tucker , Treas . ; J . Chambers Roe , P . M . 7 S 0 , Sec . ; VV . Seward , jun ., S . D . ; J . W . Fisher , J . D . ; Wm . Nye , I . G . ; G . S .

Wright , D . of C . ; E . Porter and J . L . Hamilton , Stewds . ; F . Delcvanti , Org . ; and J . Harrison , Tyler . The brethren shortly afterwards adjourned to Christ Church School Room , which was handsomely decorated for the occasion , where they sat down to an elegant banquet . During the banquet several ladies occupied seats in thc gallery and appeared much interested in the proceedings . At thc conclusion of the banquet , the W . M . gave the first toast at all

meetings , " the Queen and the Craft , " and said that I let Majesty was too well known to need any words from him . The National Anthem having been effectively sung by Miss Dclevanti , thc W . M . ncxt gave "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which was always , the W . M . said , heartily received , H . R . H . having endeared himself to them all , as , since his connection with FYcemasonry , he did all he could for the benefit of the Craft . The ncxt toast , that

of "Thc Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Lathom R . W . Deputy G . M . ; and thc rest of the Grand Officers , " was in his ( Bro . Burr ' s ) experience , always treated in thc same hearty manner as thc previous one . He would couple with this toast the name of Bro . Cotttbrunc , P . G . P ., * to whom he owed all ! he knew of Masonry . Bro . Cottebrune thanked the W . M . for attaching his name to such a toast , and the brethren for the

manner in which they hail honoured it . The Grand Officers were always anxious lo do their best for Ihe interests of the Craft , and their popularity at the present time spoke well for thc selection made by thc Grand Master . Bro . Cottebrune then feelingly expressed the very great gratification it gave him to sec Bro . Burr—who he amusingly called his child—in the distinguished position of Wurshipiil Master . Bro . Burr appeared to be very popular to all the members

of the lodge by the reception they had accorded him that evening . Bro . II . Kasner then proposed in eulogistic terms "The Health of the W . M ., " which toast was heartily and enthusiastically received . Bro . Burr briefly replied , ( hanking the brethren for the kind reception of the luast . lie felt full y the responsibility ( hat rested upon him as W . M . His feelings during his installation were . 'imilnr lo those he experienced at Ills iiiitalion . He Imped In perform the

duties of his office to the satisfaction of ( In- hivlhrcn , and with credit to himself . I le was extremely pleased to see the Grand Oflicers represented by his old friend Bro . Cultebrune , P . G . P ., lo whom , as he had already observed , he owed all he knew nf F ' reemasonrv . In proposing ( he toast of "The Past Masters , " the W . ' M . expressed the difficulty he was in as ( o which out of the three he could mention first—Bro . Beasley had been his friend for very many years ,

for twelve at least , and he thought he esteemed him more now than then . Bro . Kingston they all knew and appreciated . Bro . Kasner he had known before he wns a Mason , but they had been better friends , if that were possible , . since . Bro . Burr then presented Bro . Kasner with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , . iccviinpanying the presentation with a few remarks , highly congratulatory on his popularity . Among the members of the lodge , liro . Beasley , as Ihe

oldest Past Master of the lodge present , replied first , anil in the course of his remarks expressed the very great pleasure it had given him to see their W . M . installed that niglit , as he was connected with Bro . Burr in ties of business , and very intimate ties of friendship . Bro . Kasner , in reply , look this opportunity of thanking the various oflicers of the lodge for the very able support they had given him during his year of office . From the jewel , and the manner in which

the mention of his name had been received , seemed a failproof to him that he had given satisfaction to the brethren during his year of oflice . He should always look upon the jewel presented to him lhat evening as the mr > - * l cherished object he possessed . Bro . Kingston also briefly replied . The toast that followed was that of "Tin- Visitors , " In which Bios . Brown , Cantrell , Goss , and I lerbage replied . 'Ihe next toast , that of "The IViss , " was duly

acknowledged . Bros . J . Chambers Rue ami I limy !•' .. Tucker acknowledge , ! ill well chosen words , on behalf of the Ticns , and Sec , the toast of " The ( Hlicer . s of the Lodge , " eliciting replies from liro . J . Green , and others . During the evening the brethren were favoured with some excellent singing ; Miss Dclevanti , daughter of the Organist of the lodge , being deserving nf special mention for the thai ining and pleasing manner in which she sang several . songs ,

particularly "The Lost Chord . " Among ( he brethren present we noticed Bros . A . J . Burr , W . M . ; Henry Kasner , I . P . M . ; Thomas Kingston , P . M . ; A . Beasley , P . M . ; James Green , S . W . ; Samuel Dyer , J . W . ; Henry E . Tucker , Treas . ; | . C . Roe , See , ; W . Seward , jun . S . D . ; J . W . Fisher , J . D . ; W . Nye , I . G . ; G . S . Wright , I ) , of O . ; [ . L . ' Hamilton , li . Porter ,

Stewards , !• * . Delevanli , Organist , John Allen , W . Iloiiens , E . Allen , C . R . Belltby , E . | . Acworth . <" ,. II . Parsons , F . Millsom , Monlagii Flinl , F . R . G . S . ; | . R . Fernet-, A . Pooley , E . Woodbridge .-, G . Coop , J . M . Mitchell , E . Leney , and IC . T . Brown . Tlie visitors included Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; W . S . Cantrell , jinn-., Past G . D . Berks and Bucks , W . M ., 771 ; B . E , lilasby , W . M ,, 7 S 0 ; T . Brown ,

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P . M ., 7 S 0 ; C . Gardiner , P . M ., 7 S 0 ; Walter Goss , P . M ., 780 ; Ii . Hopgood , P . M ., 94 G ; VV . Herbage , 177 ; O . J . Bacon , 1 SG ; J . Lawrence , iSG ; VV . VV . Morgan , 211 ; R , Ii . Harris , 771 ; George Wills , 7 S 0 ; T . Yonens , 12 S 7 ; Thos . J . Robinson , 15 S 9 J VV . Heath , 1 GS 1 ; Wallet Barnard , 1 G 91 ; and V . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) .

UNITY LODGE ( No . 1637 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge took place on Saturday , the oth inst ., at the Abercorn Hotel , Great Stanmore . The lotlge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting * continued . The VV . Master , Bro . C . J . W . Davis , ' Prov . G . Asst . D . of Cer ., raised and Crafted two brethren in thc presence of a large lodge nnd many distinguished visitors ,

amongst whom were Bros . Williams , Cantle , K . Smith , Fi-add , and Reynolds . Bro . William Stephens then installed the W . M . elect , Bro . S . Cooper , who appointed and invested his oflicers as follows : Bros . VV . Grist ( by proxy ) , S . W . ; VV . Cooper , J . W . ; VV . Stephens , P . P . G . D . C , Treasurer ; John B . King , Secretary ; Adkins , S . D . ; Slyman , J . D . * ; George Penn , I . G . ; and Middleton , Tyler .

The W . M . accepted the Stewardship to thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and ten guineas was voted by the lodge to be placed on his list . A vote of sympathy was feelingly passed regretting the absence of Bro . Grist through continued illness ( and who has since departed this life ) . The Auditor's report being most satisfactory to thc

members , the funds being now in a sound and flourishing condition , was unanimously received and adopted . After thc close of the lodge thc usual bantpiet followed , when the ncivly-installed Master proved an excellent President . The usual toasts were given , and an enjoyable evening-was spent , interspersed with excellent music by Bros . Knight , Smith , and Cantle .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —The October meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday week , the 14 th inst ., at F ' rcemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-slrcet , London . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . II . J . Johnson , W . M ., supported by Bros . Col . John Creaton , Grand Treas ., I . P . M . ; John Williams , S . W . ; J . Neilson , J . W . ; E . Thurkle , Treas . ; J . Ion Cantle , P . M ., Sec . ; John H .

Buck , S . D . ; W . Carrington , J . D . ; VV . Williams , D . of C . ; R . G . Shute , I . G . ; D . Ferguson and R . II . Rogers , Stewards ; John Woodstock , Tyler ; ( . B . Colwill , li . Austin , G . 1 * . Williams , II . VV . Hancock , B . J . Cowell llildcn , J . Johnson , Thos . Pink , Wm . Russell , II . Johnson , VV . " Maiden , T . T . Matthews , A . Walter , ami the following visitors : Bros . VV . Maxstcd , 1 . S 0 ; VV . Park , 511 ; J .

F . Ilallet , 907 ; VV . II . Munday , 120 ; I ) . Kcyse , 1314 ; J . II . Boote , 142 G ; Knight Smith , P . M . 1441 , 3111 ! F . A . Kelly 1524 ( Freemason ) . 'I'hc business before the lodge was at once proceeded with , commencing with the raising In the Degree of Master Mason Bro . Henry Johnson , a son of the Worshipful Master , the second son that it has been the pleasure of that

worthy brother In introduce into the Craft . Messrs . Benjamin Brett , Thos . Hine , and Richards were then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , the whole ceremony being clearly and impressively given by the W . M ., Bin . Johnson , assisted by his efficient oflicers . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they were served with au

excellent dinner , to which ample justice was done . At its conclusion the usual loyal anil Masonic toasts wei'e given and duly acknowledged . In proposing 'The Health of the W . M ., " Col . Creaton said he felt confident the toast would be received heartily , as it deserved . Brn . Johnson hatl given gootl evidence of his ability to work the various ceremonies , and he ( the colonel ) felt highly pleased at

having a successor so proficient in his duties . I le was sure the brethren fullv appreciated the services of such an able Master . The W . M . in reply thanked Ihe gallant colonel for his kind remaiks . lie hatl endeavoured In tlo his best for the continued success tif the lodge , which he hoped he hatl maintained with the able support rendered him by his oflicers . He deemed it a very great honnitr ( 11 be the

second Master of a lodge bearing such a distingui-lied name . The toast of " The Initiates" having * been proposed and duly acknowlcdg ' cd by those newly-eiilighleiieil brethren , the W . M . gave " fhel Icnlth of the Visitors ' , " wishing them a very hearty welcome . Brn . Knight Smith , P . M . 1441 , replied . In proposing "The'Trcasurcr and Secretary , " Bros . li . Thurkle and I . (" anile , the W , M . spoke in high

luring of their services . The Treasurer was most assiduous in bis duties , as also was the Secretary . Bro . Cantle he hadl'iiown for upwards of twenty-live years , during which long friendship he had held him in the highest esteem . Bro . Cantle , in returning thanks , referred in eulogistic terms to their excellent Treasurer , and considered ita great honour ami pleasure lo be allowed to respond on behalf of

Bro . Thurkle . When he ( Bro . Cantle ) first assisted to form the lodge he never expected to be appointed to ollice , but having that honour conferred upon him , he hatl endeavoured lo make the lodge one of the 111 , 1 -1 s . iet-essful in the Craft . The success attained was to that extent that brethren of other lodges had referred to the Creaton as one of the best . As Secretary , he would continue to work hard for the

welfare ot thelodgc . and was always sure of receiving Iiv ,- most genial support from their worthy ami esteemed Treasurer , Bin . Thurkle . "The Officers of ( lie Lodge" ( responded ( o by the S . W ., Bins . John Williams ) , and the 'T yler ' s toasts brought the proceedings lo a close . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened by some excellent vocal music by Bros . Canllc , Knight Smith , and Arthur Thomas .

COVENTRY . —Trinity Lodge ( No . 254 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held "ii Thursday , Ihe 7 II 1 inst ., at Craven Arms I Intel . Present : Bros . M . | . Davies , W . M . ; I .. Aviso , S . W . ; I * . ( . Curtis , J . W . ; ' Kev . F . M . Beaumont , Chap . ; K . Croydon . P . M ., See . ; G . II . H .-iywnrd , S . D . ; II . Holland ; J . D . ; | . An . dnw , I . G . ; | . | . Bales , Steward ; T . I larlley , Tyler ; li . Powers ,

P . M . ; I ) . Cole , P . M . ; W . I ) . < levridge , P . M . ; T , Richard . P . M . ; C . Edwards , P . M .: C . Slingsby , Dr Brown , T . S . Harvey , J . T . West , VV . B . Timiliii-nm , T M . Stiff , B . Dunn , and ' R . Coles . Visitors : Bros . Richard son , W . M . 7 J-7 ; and C . R . Adams , P . M . 7 . *••; . The loilgi

having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . 'Two ** aiidid . ' i ( es for Freemasonry were balloted for anil unanimously elected , also one joining member . The W . M ., in an impressive manner , then initiated Dr . W . B . Brown into the Degree of li . A . 'The lodge was closed in due form at eight o ' clock .

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MANCHESTER . — Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . M . Vickers , W . M . ; VV . Nicholl , S . W . ; H . Walmsley , J . VV . ; John Smethurst , P . M ., Treas . ; Robert Tomlins , Sec ; W . J . Cunliffe , Org . ; J . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; John Bladon , P . M ., D . of C ; " John Church , S . D . ; Jas . Wilson ,

J . D . ; P . Holmes , I . G , ; VV . Eckerslcy , R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) anti VV . J . Edwards , Stewards ; and J . Sly , Tyler ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , I . P . M . ; George D . Wcnhani , Jas . Gooden , R . B . Harper , Edward , Smith , J . G . Iilderton , James Cummins , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . M . Sinclair , J . W . 1 G 3 ; G . C . Williams , J . W . 152 ; E . Coxon , 152 ; j . L . Lambert * , 13 S 7 ; Matthew Owen , 1 G 3 ; Robert Wcstbury , and others .

i he lodge was opened at six o clock , and after confirmation of the minutes Bro , U . R . Lisenden delivered the li . A . charge to Bro . Edward Smith , who was initiated at the previous meeting . 'The brethren adjourned to tea , and on the

reassembling of thc lodge the W . M . passed Bro . Edward Smith to the Degree of F . C , and afterwards delivered a lecture on the Second Tracing Board in a very able manner . The lotlge was duly lowered , and "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed , was closed in peace and harmony at S . 40 .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the "Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 5 II 1 inst . _ The chair was taken at G p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Lewis Herman , supported by the following officers and upwards of eighty brethren : —Bros . Brackenbury , I . P . M . ; 11 . Burrows , P . M . ; J . Roberts , P . M . ; D . Jackson , P . M . ;

J . Ball , ( Town Councillor ) , S . W . ; C . Marsh , J . W . ; T . Clark , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; VV . May , * P . M ., Sec ; W . Marshall , S . D . ; R . Whitehead , J . D . ; J . Callow , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., M . C . ; S . VV . II . Halse , S . S . After the minutes of thc previous meeting had been read ancl confirmed the ballot was taken for Mr . " C . B . Robeson , which proved unanimous . Bro . M . BcrgI , of Lodge No . 1 ,

St . Mary s Chapel , Scotland , was duly elected a joining member . Mr . Robeson being in attendance was initiated by the W . M . Bros . Bennett , King * , Roberts , and Jones being desirous of joining , were passed to thc Degree of F . C , by the W . M . ; the working tools were explained by thc S . W . ; the work in both Degrees by the W . M . and his officers being performed in a manner that elicited the praise

of the whole of the visiting brethren . A gentleman was proposed for initiation at thc next meeting ; the sum of £ . 3- 5 s . was also proposed for thc relief of a brother . The lotlge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the old lodge room for banquet . After the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly responded to . 'Ihe W . M . then rose and in thc name ofthe lodge presented

to Bro . Brackenbury , I . P . M ., a handsome marble and bronze clock with a pair of bronze side ornaments , which had been subscribed for by the members of the lodge as a token nf their esteem and regard . Bro . Brackenbury thanked the brethren for the present , and stated that it was seven years that day since he was initiated in the St . John ' s Lodge . Bro . Callow , P . M ., proposed "TheJHealth of the W . M ., " who responded in suitable terms . 'The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening lo a close .

MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge ( No . 815 ) . —The annual installation festival of this lodge was held at the Hulme Town Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst . Bro . II . L . Rocca , W . M ., assisted by Ins officers and a numerous assembly of members and visitors , opened the lotlge at 4 p . m . Amongst the latter were Bros . John Barker , P . M . 1134 , P . P . G . Treas . ; VV . II . Hopkins , " P . M . 633 , P . P . G .

I ) , nf C ; [ . II . Sillitoe , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . of C ; John W . P . Salmon , P . M . 1 G 3 , P . P . G . D . of C ; Ernest Link , P . M . ( 133 ; Jas . Dawson , P . M . 317 ; Mark Vickers , W . M . 317 ; " Rev . II . I ) . Marks , S . W . 179 S ; filias Nathan , P . M . 204 , and W . M . 179 S ; VV . Dumville , P . M . 11111 ; | . L . Aspland , P . M . G 33 , and others . After thc minutes nf the previous meeting had been read and

confirmed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . R . Sowter , S . W ., was presented to the VV . M . for installation , which ceremony Bro . Rocca , assisfed by Bros . VV . F * . Towle , P . M ., and J . Bayley , P . M ., performed in a praiseworthy manner . The newly installed W . M . afterwartls invested the following brethren as oflicers for thc ensuing year , viz .: — Bros . S . llildeshiciner , S . W . ; A . li . Gaskell , J . W . ; II .

I .. Rocca , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . Sheldrick , Sec . ; Ii . Harris , S . I ) . ; J . F . IAndcrson , J . D . " ; II . R . G . 'Bayley , P . M ., M . C ; I . St . P . Riley , I . G . ; A . Bickley , Thos . Newton , and J . R . Straus , Stewds . ; James Sly , 'T yler . The address to thc VV . M . was delivered b y Bro Towle , P . M . ; tn the Wardens by Bro . Bayley , P . M . ; and to the brethren by Bro . Rocca , I . P . M . Other routine business

was transacted , and the lodge was closed in solemn form at 0 o ' clock . The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where the good things of this life were abundantly provided , and under the presidency of . Bro . Sowter , VV . M ., a most enjoyable evening was spent . During the proceedings a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Rocca , I . P . M ., by the W . M ., in the name nf the members of the

lodge , and the long and enthusiastic applause which greeted the worthy recipient as the jewel was attached to his breast bore testimony to the high esteem III which he is held , not only by the members of his own lodge , but by every visitor who was present . Sonic excellent vocal music was rendered by Bros . | . II . Greenwood , VV . Dumville , II , Lister , and II . D . Marks .

MARKET HARBOROUGH . — St . Peter ' s Lodge ( N « i . 1330 ) . — 'The annual festival and installation meeting of this flourishing country lodge was held on the i . sth inst ., at the Assembly Room , 'Three Swans Hotel . 'The loilge was honoured by thc presence of the newly-appointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . George Toller , jun ., Past Grand Sword Bearer of England ,

who was warmly welcomed by the members of the lodge on the oeeasion of this , his first , visit since his appointment . Amongst : others present in lodge were Bros . J . Healey , W . M . elect ; Ii . Fuller . I . P . M . ; Dr . F . Grant , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . C . Danby , Chap . ; J . II . Doug lass , P . P . G . Reg . ; VV . VV . Wartuaby , Sec ; J . Wiggins ., I-0 . Costin , W . Martin , C . W . Wartuaby , A . Mclvor ' I *** - dall , II . Freestone , Treas . ; R . Symington , C . J . M assif .