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selection from " Faust " on the English concertina , accompanied by Bro . Chas . Daber on the piano . Last , but not least , came Bro . Oliver Gaggs , of the Sir Arthur Sullivan Lodge , who gave two fine performances on the flute , viz ., " Concert Stuck , " by " Popp , " and " Study caprice , " by "Terscha . " In both performances , which were most artistically rendered , he was accompanied by

Bro . Daber , and it is scarcely necessary to add that Bro . Gaggs was rapturously applauded . Other songs and recitations were rendered by Bros . Thistlethwaite and Heywood , of the Chorlton Lodge , and Bro . H . Walmsley . Everyone was highly delighted with the evening ' s entertainment , which will always be remembered with pleasure .

"The Health of the Musical Brethren" was drunk with enthusiasm . . WAREHAM . —Unity Lodge ( No . 386 ) . —At the usual monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the lodge room , Town Hall , on Tuesday evening , the S 2 th inst ., Bro . J . VV . Tribbett , P . G . S . B ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . There were about 40 brethren present . Bro . Tribbett invested fhe following brethren as his officers for

the year : Bros . Fookes , l . P . M . ; E . Tinsley , S . W . ; VV . C . Browne , J . W . ; G . Hobbs , S . D . ; G . C . Filliter . J . D . ; H . J . Mason , Chap . ; Yearsley , Treas . ; Best , Sec ; J . Bear , jun ., D . C . ; J . J . Lawrence , I . G . ; W . Daniel and J . Beer , sen ., Stwds . ; and Vye , Tyler . The banquet was held at the Red Lion Hotel , and was provided by Bro . Yearsley in his well known style . The usual toasts were honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

CARNARVON . —Segontium Lodge ( No . 60 S ) . —The annual installation of this lodge took place on Wednesday night , the 13 th inst ., when Bro . W . Morgan was installed in the chair . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . N . Bunnell , l . P . M ., assisted by Bros . Boucher , P . m ., P . G . C ; Cornelius Davies , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . ; and R . J . Davids , P . M ., P . G . W . The installation ended , the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros .

N . Bunnell , l . P . M . ; Hardman , S . W , ; Rowlands , J . W . ; Issard Davies , Chap . ; Rees , P . M ., Treas . ; D . Williams , Sec ; E . Roberts , S . D . ; W . Jones , J . D . ; Dr . Owen , Org . ; J . Williams and W . Ellis , Stwds . ; and W . Watkins , Tyler . The visiting brethren included Bros . R . Hughes , VV . M . Anglesea Lodge ; Hughes , W . M . St . Cybi Lodge ; Jones , J . W . St . Cybi Lodge ; Miles , J . W . St . David's Lodge ; and Davies , Derby Lodge .

LIVERPOOL . —Croxteth United ServiceLodge ( No . 7 S 6 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there were present Bros . E . Sherwood , W . M . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D ., D . C ; Lieut . Chas . Wise , P . M . ; W . H . Tyerman , P . M . ; Lieut .-Col . W . Townshend , l . P . M . ; T . Sowden , S . W . ; W . W . Jones , J . W . ; W . Marwood , S . D . ;

F . Cooke , J . D . ; John A . Gray , I . G . ; J . Chisholme , Stwd . ; W . W . Walker , W . Henning , W . Tomkinson , Charles Turneau , and W . L . Jackson , Visitors : Bros . Robt . H . Jackson , 1077 ; Robt . Wilson , 1380 ; T . J . Hindley , S . W . GSo ; J . Christie , R . N . Jones , 1350 ; J . F . Patterson , 12 S 9 ; and J . C . Robinson , l . P . M . 249 . The ballot having been taken for _ Mr . George Jackson , and proving unanimous , he was initiated by the W . M . in a very impressive manner , being ably assisted by the officers . The W . M . then presented Bro . Lieut .-Col . Townshend ,

I . P . M ., with a diamond mounted gold P . M . jewel , subscribed by the members o £ the lodge . Bro . Townshend having thanked the brethren the lodge was closed . After the transaction of the usual routine business , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a most enjoyable ^ evening was spent . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool .

HULL . —Kingston Lodge ( No . 1010 ) . —At the last regular meeting of this lodge , held in the Masonic Hall , Worship-street , the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Wellsted , C . E ., and the brethren , had the honour of receiving the first official visit in Hull of the newly-elected Worshipful Deputy Pcov . Grand Master , Bio . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , who was accompanied by Bro . Walter Reynolds , t

-. M ., v . Ki . Treasurer , and Bro . M . C . Peck , P . M ., P . G . Secretary . During the proceedings of the lodge , the W . M . feelingly alluded to the loss the Craft generally had sustained in the lamentable death of the late Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . Pearson Bell , M . D ., J . P . He remarked that he need not dilate upon his many excellences , as they were well known to the brethren . Dr . Bell was one

of the oldest Masons , and one of the most energetic workers , continuing to discharge his arduous duties until within a short time of his death . The W . M . concluded by asking ( he lodge to pass a vote of condolence with Mrs . Bell and the members of the family in their sad bereavement , Bro . E . J . Fullerton , P . M ., seconded the resolution , which was passed in respectful silence .

Ihe W . M . then , in the name of the brethren , extended a most hearty and cordial welcome to the newly-elected Dep . Prov . Grand Master , remarking that ithey should at all times be pleased to be honoured with his visits . . Br 0 , the Hon . Orde-Powlett warmly reciprocated the kindl y expressions manifested towards himself , and congratulated Bro . Wellsted on the excellent working and

prosperous condition of the lodge . The W . M . then referred to the honour which had been conferred upon their respected Chaplain , Bro . Canon Mc Uirmick , D . D ., at the recent Provincial Grand Lodge , and presented to that brother the Masonic clothing of a Prov . brand Chaplain , which had been kindly subscribed for bv members of the lodge .

Bro . McCormick , in acknowledging the gift , stated that Jt was just oneof those occasions which would tend to make mm love the members more , and inspire him to act in every way as a true and faithful brother . The Secretary , Bro . Carlill Savill , having read a letter ¦ tne

> um W . M . and brethren of the Wiluerforce Lodge , j x } ¥ > ln acknowledgment of the handsome marble pedestal presented by the members of the Kingston , the lodge was closed in due form . « ,- JNO ^" . 8 ! 1 ?! bant l U £ t wh'ch followed , "The Health of J-ne u . F . G . M . " was received with enthusiasm and Masonic Honours . ¦ BRADPORD-ON-AVON . —Friendship and Unity Lodge ( No . 1271 ) . —The annual installation

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meeting of this lodge was held on the 13 th inst . at the Masonic Rooms , Kingston-road . The lodge was opened by the retiring VV . M ., who then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . G . J . Farrington , P . M ., who passed Bro . VV . D . Gaby to the Degree of F . C . The W . M ., Bro . T . Barton , having resumed his chair , proceeded most impressively to render the ceremony of installing the VV . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . VV . N . C . Wheeler , M . A .,

S . W ., mtothechair of K . S ., which being completed , the Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . C . Little , S . W . ; C W . B . Bryant , J . W . ; Rev . and Hon . S . Meade , Chaplain ; Colonel Magrath , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Barton , l . P . M ., Secretary ; A . Wallington , S . D . ; H . Found , J . D . ; A . Scammell , I . G . ; and Tom Moore , Tyler . The ceremony was witnessed by a number of visitors , viz .: Bros . W . Saunders ,

P . M . 464 ; J . H . Foley , VV . M . 632 ; T . S . Hill , P . M . 632 , P . G . S . B . ; A . Parry , P . M . 632 ; H . Munday , 632 ; F . S . Hancock , W . M . 663 ; H . Simpson , P . M . 1002 ; E . S . Mackrell , 147 S , P . P . G . O . ; and the following brethren of Lodge 1271 : Bros . H . Merrick , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; G . J . Farrington , P . M . ; J . Sparks , P . M . ; A . J . Beaven , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; J . R . Magrath , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; S . C . Little , J . W . ; A . F . Brereton , Secretary ; A . Bushel ) ,

S . D . ; A . Wallington , J . D . ; H . Found , I . G . ; C . VV . Bryant , J . Taylor , A . Scammell , and VV . D . Gaby . After the usual congratulations , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served at the Swan Hotel by Bro . H . A . Norris , at which the W . M . presided . At the conclusion of the repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and Bro . Barton ,

I . P . M ., after responding to the toast of "The Health of the Immediate Past and Installing Master , " proceeded in a few appropriate remarks to present Bro . James Sparks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Wilts , in the name of the lodge , with a handsome gold founder's jewel as a token of the brethrens ' appreciation of Bro . Sparks' valuable services from the formation of the lodge in 1 S 69 , and expressed a hope that they would be continued for many years . Bro . Sparks

being now the only member left who had assisted in its foundation . Bro . Sparks , in the course of his reply , referred to the many changes which had occurred in their lodge during the period referred to , and expressed the great pleasure he felt that , though retiring from the more active duties of the work , the conduct of its affairs would be in able hands , and that there was such good promise of a successful future . He

also reviewed at length the great progress of Masonry during the seventeen years he had been a member of this lodge , as shown by the latest returns of lodges , and particularly at the present proud position of the Charitable Institutions . He alluded to the losses sustained by death and resignation , and exhorted them to increased efforts in the future , for the success of the Craft and the promotion

of each others welfare . The jewel , which was specially designed , bearing an appropriate inscription , was most tastefully executed by Bro . George Kenning , of Little Britain , London . Other toasts followed , being interspersed with songs by various brethren , which rendered the meeting a most pleasant one .

HALIFAX—De Warren Lodge ( No . 1302 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held at private rooms , White Swan Hotel , on the nth inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Wainhouse , and some formal business transacted . The W . M . elect , Bro . Sutcliffe Greenwood , was duly presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . A Board of Installed Masters having been , foraed , Bro . Greenwood was duly

placed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Normanton . The new W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Lumb , S . W . ; Fawthrop , J . W . ; Seed , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Cooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , Sec . ( 22 nd time ); Pratt , S . D . ; Hesselden , J . D . ; Rushworth , D . C . ; A . Hodgson , I . G . ; CooUson and Pickersgill , Stwds . ; and T . Hodgson , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Asquith , P . M ., having been appointed to represent the lodge at the

meetings of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to partake of the annual banquet . The W . M . presided , and there were present the following visitors : Bros . Rickard , 61 ; Simpson , W . M . ; Rhodes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; and Greenwood , J . W ., of 44 S ; Sutcliffe , P . M . 12 S 3 ; Savile , P . M ., and Buckland , of 1284 ; Riley , P . M . ; Gomersall , P . M . ; and Bolton , P . M ., of 1736 .

Altogether a very pleasant and agreeable evening was spent . ————CANTERBURY . —Royal Military Lodge ( No . 1449 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Monday , the nth inst ., when Bro . E . Cockersell was installed W . M ., the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . Quartermaster H . T . Naylor , P . P . G . S . B . The . W . M . appointed and

invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . H . Blamiers , l . P . M . ; A . Davelin , S . W . ; E . Tomlings , J . W . ; E . Plume , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pepper , S . D . ; A . Abbs , J . D . ; T . Beckett , I . G . ; R . Blake , P . M ., Tyler ; R . Simms , D . of C . ; P . F . Brine , Assist . D . of C . ; H . M . Maugham , Chap . ; J . Plant , P . M ., P . G . O ., Org . ; W . McClintock , ( and D . Hall , Stwds . A vote of thanks to Bro . Naylor having been accorded him , and other

formal business transacted , the lodge was closed . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Royal Fountain Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by the esteemed proprietor , Bro . Ward . The W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . T . Blamiers , l . P . M . ; H . M . Maugham , Chap . ; the Rev . H . Harrison , P . P . G . Chap . ; A . Develin , S . W . ; E . Tomlings , J . W . ; E , Plume , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Carter , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pepper , S . D .:

A . Abbs , J . D . ; T . Beckett , I . G . ; Blake , P . M ., Tyler ; R . Simms , D . of C . ; P . F . Brine , Assist . D . of C ; J . Plant , P . M ., P . G . O ., Org . ; R . McClintock and D . Hall , Stwds . ; J . Wiltshire , P . P . G . S . W . ; H . T . Naylor , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Vautier , P . M . ; H . Ward , P . P . G . W . ; J . Couper , P . M . ; H . Herbert , E . Cant , J . Stewart , D . Addison , J , Naylor , G . Jones , J . Passmoce , Capt . W . Jones , W . Claydon , T .

Leech , A . Anderson , B . Martin , J . B . Rosssiter , P . M . 972-R . Clout , P . M . 1063 , 72 ; R . Platten , W . M . 158 ; W . Ashenden , W . M . 31 j J . Wilson , 108 ; F . Clarke , 972 ; E . Mills , 972 ; J . Barter , 10 G 3 ; T . Littlechild , 71 ; Capt . Montague , P . P . G . D . Dorset ; and Surgeon Dodd . A Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London ) was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . !* Blamiers , who suitably replied .

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The musical arrangements were carried out by Bro . J . Plant , P . G . Org ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The gathering- was a thoroughly successful and enjoyable one . MANCHESTER . —Trafford Lodge ( No . 14 . 96 ) . —The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Western Hotel , Moss-side . The lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . G .

, Johnson , at four o ' clock . There were present Bros . Burslem , l . P . M . ; B . Halliwell , S . W . ; VV . Biggs , J . W . ; H . P . Jones , P . M ., P . G . S ., Secretary ; J . Kershaw , J . D . ; A \ , J ; Y- - * Lon ff' Organist ; J . C . Gillman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; S . D . M'Kellen , P . M . ; D . Johnson , P . M . ; J . McGrath , P . M . ; J . Patterson , P . M . ; W . Blears , W . Parker , j . Morris , C . Preston , J . Wilson , VV . G . Lawson , T . J . Johnson , Partington , VV . Kiddell . Tvler

and a large number of visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened by the VV . M ., the Auditor ' s report was presented , showing that the lodge had had a very prosperous year , with the gratifying result that a substantial balance had been added to the Charity account . The report having been passed , Bro . J . C Gillman took the chair , and , with due rite and ceremony , inducted Bro . Benjamin Halliwell into the chair of K . S .

Subsequently the newly-installed VV . M . invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . G . Johnson , l . P . M . W . Biggs , S . W . ; C VV . Maybury , J . W . ; VV . Blears , Sec ; H . P . Jones , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; J . Kershaw , S . D . T . Carter , J . D . ; VV . P . Davies , I . G . ; D . Johnson ! P . M . ; D . C . ; F . Long , Org . ; Morris , Parker , Wilson , and T . J . Johnson , Stwds . The address to the Master was delivered by Bro . Patterson , P . M ., that to the Wardens

by Bro . Jones , P . M ., and that to the brethren by Bro . Burslem , P . M . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered , and the lodge was closed . In the evening the Festival of St . John was celebrated by a banquet , served in a style which deservedly received the commendations of the brethren by the host , Bro . Edge . The W . M . presided , and in proposinrr the toast of "The

Queen , " expressed the hope that as her Majesty was the patron of the Order , her jubilee would be marked by some significant event in the annals of Freemasonry , such as the founding of a Masonic Charity , or the substantial augmentation of the funds of those already in existence . The other loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair .

"The Health of the Worshipful Master , " proposed in felicitous terms by his immediate predecessor , was received with much enthusiasm , the customary song , " Here ' s to his health , " being sung with fine effect by Bro . J . VVhittaker , one of Manchester ' s most popular vocalists . The remaining toasts included " The Visiting Brethren , " "The Installing Master , Bro . Gillman , P . P . G . S . D ., " who ,

as the father of the lodge , " has installed every Master since its consecration , and is held in affectionate regard by every member of the lodge ; "The Masonic Charities , " "The Newly-invested Officers , " " The P . M . 's of the Trafford Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the singing of Bros . VVhittaker , F . Gordon , VV . O . Pettitt , T . Carter , F . J . Johnson , and other brethren .

YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., this lod ge paid a fraternal visit to Thirsk , at the invitation of the members of the Falcon Lodge , No . 1416 , in that town . In the spring the Eboracums had entertained the Falcons , and the latter took this opportunity of reciprocating courtesies . The Eboracum brethren , numbering over twenty , left York by the five o ' clock train , and at Thirsk Station were met by a

deputation from the Falcon Lodge , with carriages , and were conveyed to the Masonic Hall , in the'Castle Yard , where they found a warm and cordial greeting awaiting them . At 7 p . m . the Falcon Lodge was opened ' by the VV . M ., Bro . Z . Wright , supported by Bros . Reginald Bell , P . M . ; Henry Smith , P . M . ; Geo . Ayre , P . M . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M . ; Chas . Greensides , P . M . ; VV . Coltman , P . M . ; Dr . Linford , S . W . ; Dr . Hartley . T . W .: Rev . E .

Richardson , S . D . ; J . T . Hansell , Sec , and many others ; whilst amongst the Eboracums were Bros . A . T . B . Turner , W . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; Geo . Balmford , P . M . ; W . Brown , VV . AI . elect ; and most of the other officers of the lodge . The VV . M . of the Falcon Lodge expressed the pleasure he felt at being able to welcome their York visitors , and the W . M . of the Eboracum Lodge responded . The Deputy Provincial

Lrrand Master ( Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett ) being here announced , the members of Provincial Grand Lodge formed a deputation to receive him , and he was conducted into the room and saluted . He then proceeded to address a few remarks to the brethren , and expressed his pleasure at being able to visit the lodge and witness so truly fraternal a gathering . Such interchange of the courtesies of the Craft were calculated to be of great use , and he should

be glad to encourage the good spirit thus exhibited . After the close of the lodge the Thirsk brethren entertained their guests at a capital supper , which had been supplied by Bro . Farmery , the Tyler . At its conclusion Bro . X . Wright proceeded to give the usual loyal toasts , and then that of "The Provincial Grand

Lodge , " responded to by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W ., who also proposed "The Health of the W . M . of the Falcon Lodge . " Bro . Wright responded , and gave " Prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , " responded to by Bros . Turner and VV . Brown .

Bro . T . J . Wilkinson , P . M ., then read a short but extremely interesting paper on " The Masonic Temple , " for which he received the cordial thanks of thc party . This was followed by other toasts and songs , and a right merry evening was spent , the visitors leaving for the " station at 12 o clock , whence they returned to York by the midnight mail .

EYE . — Hartismere Lodge ( No . 1603 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Lodge room , on Wednesday evening , the Cth inst ,, when Bro . Edward Symonds was installed as VV . AI . for the ensuing year . The members of the lodge present were Bros .

Henry W . Cullum , VV . M . ; Henry J . Barnes , l . P . M ,, P . G . A . D . C ; H . Gedny , P . M . ; Edward Symonds , S . W . ; W . T . Phillips , J . W . ; C . H . Scriven , S . D . ; Jas . Martin , Stivd . ; Alex . Wells , J . F . Page , and John P . Marchant . The visitors included Bros . James Napier , P . M .. i- >^ P . P . G . J . D . ; VV . G . Rice , W . M , 1741 } John Flat-nan '