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Fred . Spencer , P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; W . Stephens , P . M ., PG . I . D . Middx . ; C . Burmeister , P . M . e 68 ; A . G . Starkey , P . M . ; J . S . Charlton , S . D . 1678 ; John Court , I . G . 1678 ; G . D . Warner , 1678 ; F . H . Plummer , 177 ; p . W . Davis , 40 ; E . J . Biggs , 1472 ; and J . H . Crouch , 851 . The formal business of confirming the minutes of the previous meeting having been transacted , the W . M .
rose and presented Ero . Elers , Treasurer , and Bro . Bates , Secretary , with the respective jewels that the lodge had voted them , at the same time addressing a few well chosen remarks to each . Bro . Bates having thanked the brethren for the presentation , and assured them of the great interest he took in the welfare of the lodge , P . M . Elers then presented Bro . Hodgkin , the W . M . elect , who was duly
entrusted , after which he was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and himself installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren were then admitted , and after the customary salutes the following appointments were made Bros . J . Burton , S . W . ; Ranking , J . W . ; J . Dunkley , S . D . ; Cheale , J . D . ; W . C . Cupps , I . G . ; B . S . Wilmot , D . C . ; A . D- Beeching and P . M . Beckley , Stewards ; G . Farrer ,
Sword Bearer ; A . Boorman , Org . ; and G . Strange , Tyler . Bro . Williams then delivered the charges in a very impressive manner , dwelling with more than usual pathos on the great moral precepts therein contained . At the conclusion of the ceremony the W . M . presented Bro . Williams with a Past Master ' s jewel , and proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . H . D . M . Williams , I . P . M ., for having
performed the work in such a sat'sfactory manner ; he had certainly gone through the ceremony to perfection , and it was , therefore , the duty of the lodge to pass their special vote of thanks , and have it recorded on the minutes . The vote was carried unanimously , and Bro . Williams briefly acknowledged the compliment , and thanked the brethren for the gift . The W . M . then presented the lodge , in the
name of a lady , with a very handsome book mark , which was received with pleasure , and he was entrusted to convey the thanks of the lodge to thc donor . Several names having been given as initiates , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Kentish Hotel to banquet . The table was laid in a very attractive style , the edibles ( which included the delicacies of the
season ) , were of the choicest , and the seiving was excellent . On the removal of the cloth , the Chairman gave " The Health of the Q-ueen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Officers of Grand Lodge . " " The Health of the R . VV . P . G . Master , Lord Holmesdale , and the rest of the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " was responded to by
Bro . Spencer , P . G . Secretary , who in his remarks congratulated the lodge on its splendid furniture , and the treat Bro . Williams had given them in rendering the ceremony of installation in such a peifect manner . A variety of other toasts and songs were given , the latter being rendered in exquisite style by Bros . Boorman and Everest , and the brethren separated about ten o ' clock .
LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 1086 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . Thc lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Isaac Leece , supported by the following officers and brethren -. Bros . j . W . Mc Arthur , P . M . ( Mayor of Bootle ) , Treas . ; G . E . Hanmer , P . M . ; Jos . C . Lunt , P . M . ; John J .
Savage , S . W . ; J . D . Reader , J . W . ; H . Becket , Sec . ; Dr . Parry , S . D . ; W . Wilkinson , J . D . ; R . K . Roberts , acting I . G' ; W . G . Veale . Org . ; S . Williamson , Tyler ; J . Mackbetli , M . Pearson , R . Parry , J . E . Beer , J . Sterling , F . Mansby , Jos . Kidd , Wm . Stocker , Thos . Lewis , J . Hughes , Capt . A . Moor , T . Hasham . Visitors : Bros . Croxton , W . Cuthbertson , 1473 ; T . Watkins , 249 ; W . Blair , 3 88 ( S . C . );
and H . Robinson , P . M . 249 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pearson being desirous of going forward , after due examination , was found worthy and retired . The lodge was fhen opened on the square , and the above brother was re-admitted and passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . The symbolism of the working tools was explained by the S . W . Bros . Stooke and Leatherbarrow , having given proof of
their proficiency in this Degree , retired . The lodge was then opened up , and upon the re-entrance of the above named brethren they were raised by the W . M . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed down , when the Treasurer brought before the lodge the ease of a distressed brother . It was proposed and resolved that the sum of £ § be granted ;• a further sum of £ 1 was also granted towards a fund to assist a Scotch brother to
emigrate . After four gentlemen had been proposed for initiation , and a brother as a joining member , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . We cannot conclude this report without congratulating the Worshipful Master and officers for their excellent working , this being their second meeting after the installation .
IVYBRIDGE . —Erme Lodge ( No . 1091 ) . —Tbe annual and installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the roth instant , at the Masonic Rooms , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W H . Mackay . The meeting was numerously attended both by visiting brethren and brethren of the lodge . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . S . Jew ,
P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . B . Gover , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; E . Aitkin Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; F . I . Pratt , P . M . 1396 , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; T . Gidley , P . M . 1205 ; R . Lawsey , P . M . 2 , 0 . R , G . Bird , P . M . 15 , 50 ; W . H . Hunt , £ U . 1205 ; C . A . Nicholson , S . D . 18 47 ' , 159 ; and John 10
ms , 230 . The minutes of the last regular bdge were read and confirmed . The auditor ' s report was received and adopted . A ballot was then taken for Mr . John Gent * ord , resident of Ivy bridge , which , bring unanimous in his •avour , he was introduced , and duly initiated into the Mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by Bco . P . M . Searle ,
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the working tools being presented by Bro . Secretary Lavers . The usual formalities having been observed by Bro . Mackay , he was duly installed in a most aole manner by Bro . P . M . Searle into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : — Bros . J . P . Sawyer , I . P . M . ; J . R . G . Ellis . S . W . ; R . Lavers , J . W . ; H . Cole , Treasurer ; G . H . Grills , Secretary ; G .
Smallridge , Chaplain ; R . King , jun ., S . D . ; J . Cobbledick , J . D . ; R . King , sen ., I . G . ; j . Horton , D . C . ; T . Curson , A . D . C . ; R . Sander and O . T . Bla . ckm . ore , Stewards ; and T . Ford , tyler . After the appointment of officeis , there being no further business to bring before the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel , where they partook of the viands so bountifully introduced by the worthy and respected host and hostess , Bro . P . M . Toms and his wife ,
the catering of whom , it may be observed , was much commented on during the evening , and whose healths were drunk with musical honours , and which was duly responded to by Bro . P . M . Toms . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed and duly responded to , the brethren then entered into the spirit of the evening , the conviviality of which can only be appreciated by those so highly favoured as Masons . In fact it may be fairly stated to have been a most eventful and happy meeting .
WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held at Rawlinson ' s Hotel on Thursday , the 18 th inst . Bro . F . B . Bramham , W . M ., presided at the opening , and amongst those present were Bros . John Capell , P . M . ; Wm . Crane , P . M . ; W . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; Wm . Jones , P . M ., M . C ; W . S .
Bennett , S . W . ; J . G . Fisher , J . W . ; W . Hiles , Sec ; P . Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Luke Bramwell , S . D . ; C . Ainsworth , S . S . ; R . W . Taylor , J . S . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The members were Bros . J . F . Robinson , W . Lome , J . Dutch , W . Eaves , J . A . Frazer , C F . Barker , G . A . Williamson , J . Jack , W . Barrow , B . J , Swales , W . Kinsey , T . W . Rudd , Jos . Wade , jos .
Bramham , Thos . Deane , and others . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . Thos . Tyrer , P . M . 581 ; James Batchelder , P . M . 1458 ; Thos . Sammons , P . M . 1393 ; J . P . Brvan , 1473 ; J . Lancaster , 1505 ; Robt . Brown , 1602 ; W . Walker , J 086 ; J . B . Mackenzie , W . M . 1606 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M 249 ; anil others . The lodge was opened in due form at two o'clock , and the ballot having proved
unanimous in favour ol the candidature of Messrs . Haigh and Ramsey , they were initiated by the W . M . Bro . W . S . Bennett , S . W ., was then presented for the benefits of installation by Bros . Tyrer , P . M ., and Batcheldor , P . M ., and the ceremony was performed by Bro . Jones , P . M . The following were the officers appointed : —Bros . F . B . Bramham , I . P . M . ; T . G . Fisher , S . W . ; W . Hiles , J . W . ; P
Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ) ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; L . Bramwell , S . D . ; R . W . Taylor , J . D . ; Dean , I G . ; B . J . Swales , S . ; J . Kinsey , J . S . ; J . Dutch , S . j and J . Robinson , Tyler . The brethren subsequently adjourned to binquet , and during the evening a valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Bramham , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in
which he was held by the members of the Pembroke Lodge . The various loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In replying to the toast of " Bro . the Right Hon . Fredk . Stanley , R . W . Dep . P . G . M ., and the Officers of P . G . L ., " Bro . Macmuldrow , P . P . S . G . D ., said as a Past Officer of Prov . Grand Lodge he always had much pleasure in responding to this toast , for the officers of the Prov . Grand
Lodge of West Lancashire were a most honourable body of men , carefully chosen from amongst gentlemen who had distinguished themselves as Worshipful Masters of private lodges , and who were , therefore , eminently fitted by their Masonic knowledge and experience for becoming rulers in the Craft ; and no one was better fitted for the high office of Deputy Prov . Grand Master than the right
hon . and gallant colonel , whose name of Stanley had been identified with Lancashire for generations , The toast of "The P . M . ' s of Lodge 1299 " was coupled with the name of Bro . Macumldrow , P . P . S . G . D ., to whom was presented a handsome silver salver , bearing , together with the following inscription , crest , a lion's head erased and motto , " Omine Secundo , " * ' Presented by Brethren
of the Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 , A . F . A . M ., to Petet Macmuldrow , Esq ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . of West Lancashire , as a token of esteem , and in recognition of past services as Treasurer . West Derby , March , 1880 . " Bro . Macmuldrow said he was at a loss to find words to express due acknowledgment of the remarks which had been just made by the W . M . in proposing this toast , and the hearty
way in which it had been received by the brethren . He thanked them most sincerely for all their kindnesses to tbe P . M ' s . He did not agree with those who said that after a Master had passed the chair he was " shelved . " Such ought not to be the case , for the P . M . ' s should ever be ready and willing to assist the W . M . and his officers in the performance of their several duties . Indeed , he would
go further , and say that with the P . M . ' s lay the responsibility of seeing that the lodge ceremonies were properly and efficiently conducted . They should correct errors , and endeavour to preserve the integrity of the ancient ritual and landmarks of the Order . As one of the founders of the Pembroke Lodge ( ten years ago ) he was proud to he able to say that he had attended the meetings of the
lodge more regularly than any other brother . He had done during that time what little lay in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and during the past four years he had more particularly taken care of the funds . He was glad that the way in which he had performed
those dutirs had met with the approval of the members . He thanked them for the handsome piesent which they had that day given him in remembrance of the past , and he also thanked them for the renewed expression of their confidence in re-electing him to the office of Treasurer , and he hoped to be able in the future to continue to per-
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form those duties with credit to himself and satisfaction fo his brethren . He did not care to see a very large balance in hand . The working expenses of the lodge were heavy , but they had kept out of debt , and , besides , had never said no to a deserving case of charity . He thought he might venture to congratulate the retiring W . M ., and also the present W . M ., on the state of the funds . The
balancesheet had been forwarded to all the members , and they would see that notwithstanding the bad times they had a slight increase in the amount carried over at the end of the financial year , though they had given more away in charity than during the previous year . He hoped the W . M . would have a pleasant and prosperous year of office ,
and concluded by reminding the brethren that the subscriptions for the current year were now due , and he wonld be pleased to supply receipts to all those who desired to part with their money . Several songs were given during the evening by Bros . Hiles , Jones , Robertson , Brown ,-and Bryan , the accompaniments being played by the lastnamed and Bro . Batcheldor .
VALPARAISO . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 1411 ) . —On Tuesday night , the 13 th ult ., there was a large assemblage of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity at the lodge rooms , Calle Tubildad , to witness the august ceremony of the installation of Bro . W . R . Betteley , P . P . G . P ., as W . M . of this lodge for the present year . The members of the sister lodges , Bethesda , Aconcagua , Germania , and
Lessing , mustered in strong array , and there were also present a few members from the native lodges . The installation ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . F . B . Shanklin , P . M ., after which the W . M . appointed and installed as his officers for the current year the following brethren : Bros . A . Kyle , S . W . ; S . G . Jenkins , J . W . ; E . Cameron , Treas . ; W . E . Roberts , Steward ; G . R .
Geppo , S . D . ; J . H . Thompson , J . D . ; J . H . Wallace , I . G . ; W . Darley , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the company retired to a modest banquet tible , where a few very pleasant hours were spent , and the usual Masonic toasts duly proposed and heartily responded to . This part of the proceedings was considerably enlivened by the beautiful music rung on the bells by Bro . Jenkins and his able
pupil , another brother whose name has escaped our memory . We were glad to notice among those present several old members of the Craft wno seldom leave nowa-days the comforts of house for the arduous duties of an active member ot any lodge , but who put in appearance on Tuesday night not only as a proof of their good wishes for the prosperity of the Lodge of Harmony , but also in order to
to offer a special welcome to Bro . Betteley , who is justly be-. oved and looked up to by every member of the fraternity . We feel sure that with Bro . Betteley in the Principal ' s chair a new era of prosperity must open for the Lodge of Harmony , and we think the proceedings of the evening will tend to cement the building which the Order is so vigorously striving to erect in Chile .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This very prosperous lodge met in good strength at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th instant . Among those present were Bros . Jessett , W . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . W . ; T . C Walls , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Secretary ; Fox , I . P . M . ; J . Hurst ,
P . G . A . P . Middlesex . P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; Hiscox , J . D . ; Moody , I . G . ; Tozer , W . S . ; Knowles , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , G . P . T . Middlesex . Tvler . The visitors were Bros . Wilson , P . M ., Etonian ; Welsh , No . 3 j Emms , 1656 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . Hammond , who raised Bra . Emms ,
that brother having been initiated by Bro . W . Hammond in the Wohey Lodge , to tbe Degree of M . M . The W . M . having resumed the chair , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bros . T . W . Ockenden , E . Hopwood , and J . Gilbert . The first-named brother having made an eloquent reply in
acknowledgment of the high honour accorded to him , the sum of ten guineis was unanimously voted to the Boys' School , to be placed on the list of Bro . Hurst , P . M ., who had been appointed Steward to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival of that excellent institution . After a long am * protracted discussion , it was agreed
that the W . M . 's year of office should be commemorated by the gift to him , in lieu of a jewel , of a Life Governorship of one of the three great Masonic Institutions . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . In consequence of the lateness of the hour the only toasts proposed were " The Queen and the Craft , " " The R . W . G . M ., " " The W . M . " and " The Visitors . "
WATERFOOT . —Lodge of Hospitality ( No . 1697 ) . —The St . John ' s festival connected with this young and prosperous lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , on Thursday , the nth inst . It is customary with this lodge to hold their installation meeting in November , and defer the St . John's festival until March . We scarcely know whether to commend this practice , which is not by any
means general throughout the province , and , doubtless , the members have good reasons for adopting this course , and as regards the success of the meeting it was beyond dispute . For a country lodge , and situated in a somewhat remote and not very a-xessible spot from Manchester , there is certainly much to admire , and for our town brethren to take pattern b y . The working was unquestionably
good , and showed unity in rehearsals on the part of the W . M . and his officers , for all were quick in responding to the various queries , and evinced unmistakeably that their heart and soul were in the various tasks allotted them , and to come out of the ordeal " sans peur et sans reproche . " The furniture too was admirable , being made massive yet symmetrical , of maple and ebony , and we are ot opinion / ¦
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Fred . Spencer , P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; W . Stephens , P . M ., PG . I . D . Middx . ; C . Burmeister , P . M . e 68 ; A . G . Starkey , P . M . ; J . S . Charlton , S . D . 1678 ; John Court , I . G . 1678 ; G . D . Warner , 1678 ; F . H . Plummer , 177 ; p . W . Davis , 40 ; E . J . Biggs , 1472 ; and J . H . Crouch , 851 . The formal business of confirming the minutes of the previous meeting having been transacted , the W . M .
rose and presented Ero . Elers , Treasurer , and Bro . Bates , Secretary , with the respective jewels that the lodge had voted them , at the same time addressing a few well chosen remarks to each . Bro . Bates having thanked the brethren for the presentation , and assured them of the great interest he took in the welfare of the lodge , P . M . Elers then presented Bro . Hodgkin , the W . M . elect , who was duly
entrusted , after which he was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and himself installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren were then admitted , and after the customary salutes the following appointments were made Bros . J . Burton , S . W . ; Ranking , J . W . ; J . Dunkley , S . D . ; Cheale , J . D . ; W . C . Cupps , I . G . ; B . S . Wilmot , D . C . ; A . D- Beeching and P . M . Beckley , Stewards ; G . Farrer ,
Sword Bearer ; A . Boorman , Org . ; and G . Strange , Tyler . Bro . Williams then delivered the charges in a very impressive manner , dwelling with more than usual pathos on the great moral precepts therein contained . At the conclusion of the ceremony the W . M . presented Bro . Williams with a Past Master ' s jewel , and proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . H . D . M . Williams , I . P . M ., for having
performed the work in such a sat'sfactory manner ; he had certainly gone through the ceremony to perfection , and it was , therefore , the duty of the lodge to pass their special vote of thanks , and have it recorded on the minutes . The vote was carried unanimously , and Bro . Williams briefly acknowledged the compliment , and thanked the brethren for the gift . The W . M . then presented the lodge , in the
name of a lady , with a very handsome book mark , which was received with pleasure , and he was entrusted to convey the thanks of the lodge to thc donor . Several names having been given as initiates , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Kentish Hotel to banquet . The table was laid in a very attractive style , the edibles ( which included the delicacies of the
season ) , were of the choicest , and the seiving was excellent . On the removal of the cloth , the Chairman gave " The Health of the Q-ueen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Officers of Grand Lodge . " " The Health of the R . VV . P . G . Master , Lord Holmesdale , and the rest of the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " was responded to by
Bro . Spencer , P . G . Secretary , who in his remarks congratulated the lodge on its splendid furniture , and the treat Bro . Williams had given them in rendering the ceremony of installation in such a peifect manner . A variety of other toasts and songs were given , the latter being rendered in exquisite style by Bros . Boorman and Everest , and the brethren separated about ten o ' clock .
LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 1086 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . Thc lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Isaac Leece , supported by the following officers and brethren -. Bros . j . W . Mc Arthur , P . M . ( Mayor of Bootle ) , Treas . ; G . E . Hanmer , P . M . ; Jos . C . Lunt , P . M . ; John J .
Savage , S . W . ; J . D . Reader , J . W . ; H . Becket , Sec . ; Dr . Parry , S . D . ; W . Wilkinson , J . D . ; R . K . Roberts , acting I . G' ; W . G . Veale . Org . ; S . Williamson , Tyler ; J . Mackbetli , M . Pearson , R . Parry , J . E . Beer , J . Sterling , F . Mansby , Jos . Kidd , Wm . Stocker , Thos . Lewis , J . Hughes , Capt . A . Moor , T . Hasham . Visitors : Bros . Croxton , W . Cuthbertson , 1473 ; T . Watkins , 249 ; W . Blair , 3 88 ( S . C . );
and H . Robinson , P . M . 249 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pearson being desirous of going forward , after due examination , was found worthy and retired . The lodge was fhen opened on the square , and the above brother was re-admitted and passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . The symbolism of the working tools was explained by the S . W . Bros . Stooke and Leatherbarrow , having given proof of
their proficiency in this Degree , retired . The lodge was then opened up , and upon the re-entrance of the above named brethren they were raised by the W . M . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed down , when the Treasurer brought before the lodge the ease of a distressed brother . It was proposed and resolved that the sum of £ § be granted ;• a further sum of £ 1 was also granted towards a fund to assist a Scotch brother to
emigrate . After four gentlemen had been proposed for initiation , and a brother as a joining member , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . We cannot conclude this report without congratulating the Worshipful Master and officers for their excellent working , this being their second meeting after the installation .
IVYBRIDGE . —Erme Lodge ( No . 1091 ) . —Tbe annual and installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the roth instant , at the Masonic Rooms , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W H . Mackay . The meeting was numerously attended both by visiting brethren and brethren of the lodge . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . S . Jew ,
P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . B . Gover , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; E . Aitkin Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; F . I . Pratt , P . M . 1396 , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; T . Gidley , P . M . 1205 ; R . Lawsey , P . M . 2 , 0 . R , G . Bird , P . M . 15 , 50 ; W . H . Hunt , £ U . 1205 ; C . A . Nicholson , S . D . 18 47 ' , 159 ; and John 10
ms , 230 . The minutes of the last regular bdge were read and confirmed . The auditor ' s report was received and adopted . A ballot was then taken for Mr . John Gent * ord , resident of Ivy bridge , which , bring unanimous in his •avour , he was introduced , and duly initiated into the Mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by Bco . P . M . Searle ,
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the working tools being presented by Bro . Secretary Lavers . The usual formalities having been observed by Bro . Mackay , he was duly installed in a most aole manner by Bro . P . M . Searle into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : — Bros . J . P . Sawyer , I . P . M . ; J . R . G . Ellis . S . W . ; R . Lavers , J . W . ; H . Cole , Treasurer ; G . H . Grills , Secretary ; G .
Smallridge , Chaplain ; R . King , jun ., S . D . ; J . Cobbledick , J . D . ; R . King , sen ., I . G . ; j . Horton , D . C . ; T . Curson , A . D . C . ; R . Sander and O . T . Bla . ckm . ore , Stewards ; and T . Ford , tyler . After the appointment of officeis , there being no further business to bring before the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel , where they partook of the viands so bountifully introduced by the worthy and respected host and hostess , Bro . P . M . Toms and his wife ,
the catering of whom , it may be observed , was much commented on during the evening , and whose healths were drunk with musical honours , and which was duly responded to by Bro . P . M . Toms . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed and duly responded to , the brethren then entered into the spirit of the evening , the conviviality of which can only be appreciated by those so highly favoured as Masons . In fact it may be fairly stated to have been a most eventful and happy meeting .
WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held at Rawlinson ' s Hotel on Thursday , the 18 th inst . Bro . F . B . Bramham , W . M ., presided at the opening , and amongst those present were Bros . John Capell , P . M . ; Wm . Crane , P . M . ; W . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; Wm . Jones , P . M ., M . C ; W . S .
Bennett , S . W . ; J . G . Fisher , J . W . ; W . Hiles , Sec ; P . Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Luke Bramwell , S . D . ; C . Ainsworth , S . S . ; R . W . Taylor , J . S . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The members were Bros . J . F . Robinson , W . Lome , J . Dutch , W . Eaves , J . A . Frazer , C F . Barker , G . A . Williamson , J . Jack , W . Barrow , B . J , Swales , W . Kinsey , T . W . Rudd , Jos . Wade , jos .
Bramham , Thos . Deane , and others . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . Thos . Tyrer , P . M . 581 ; James Batchelder , P . M . 1458 ; Thos . Sammons , P . M . 1393 ; J . P . Brvan , 1473 ; J . Lancaster , 1505 ; Robt . Brown , 1602 ; W . Walker , J 086 ; J . B . Mackenzie , W . M . 1606 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M 249 ; anil others . The lodge was opened in due form at two o'clock , and the ballot having proved
unanimous in favour ol the candidature of Messrs . Haigh and Ramsey , they were initiated by the W . M . Bro . W . S . Bennett , S . W ., was then presented for the benefits of installation by Bros . Tyrer , P . M ., and Batcheldor , P . M ., and the ceremony was performed by Bro . Jones , P . M . The following were the officers appointed : —Bros . F . B . Bramham , I . P . M . ; T . G . Fisher , S . W . ; W . Hiles , J . W . ; P
Macmuldrow , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ) ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; L . Bramwell , S . D . ; R . W . Taylor , J . D . ; Dean , I G . ; B . J . Swales , S . ; J . Kinsey , J . S . ; J . Dutch , S . j and J . Robinson , Tyler . The brethren subsequently adjourned to binquet , and during the evening a valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Bramham , I . P . M ., as a mark of the esteem in
which he was held by the members of the Pembroke Lodge . The various loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In replying to the toast of " Bro . the Right Hon . Fredk . Stanley , R . W . Dep . P . G . M ., and the Officers of P . G . L ., " Bro . Macmuldrow , P . P . S . G . D ., said as a Past Officer of Prov . Grand Lodge he always had much pleasure in responding to this toast , for the officers of the Prov . Grand
Lodge of West Lancashire were a most honourable body of men , carefully chosen from amongst gentlemen who had distinguished themselves as Worshipful Masters of private lodges , and who were , therefore , eminently fitted by their Masonic knowledge and experience for becoming rulers in the Craft ; and no one was better fitted for the high office of Deputy Prov . Grand Master than the right
hon . and gallant colonel , whose name of Stanley had been identified with Lancashire for generations , The toast of "The P . M . ' s of Lodge 1299 " was coupled with the name of Bro . Macumldrow , P . P . S . G . D ., to whom was presented a handsome silver salver , bearing , together with the following inscription , crest , a lion's head erased and motto , " Omine Secundo , " * ' Presented by Brethren
of the Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 , A . F . A . M ., to Petet Macmuldrow , Esq ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . of West Lancashire , as a token of esteem , and in recognition of past services as Treasurer . West Derby , March , 1880 . " Bro . Macmuldrow said he was at a loss to find words to express due acknowledgment of the remarks which had been just made by the W . M . in proposing this toast , and the hearty
way in which it had been received by the brethren . He thanked them most sincerely for all their kindnesses to tbe P . M ' s . He did not agree with those who said that after a Master had passed the chair he was " shelved . " Such ought not to be the case , for the P . M . ' s should ever be ready and willing to assist the W . M . and his officers in the performance of their several duties . Indeed , he would
go further , and say that with the P . M . ' s lay the responsibility of seeing that the lodge ceremonies were properly and efficiently conducted . They should correct errors , and endeavour to preserve the integrity of the ancient ritual and landmarks of the Order . As one of the founders of the Pembroke Lodge ( ten years ago ) he was proud to he able to say that he had attended the meetings of the
lodge more regularly than any other brother . He had done during that time what little lay in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and during the past four years he had more particularly taken care of the funds . He was glad that the way in which he had performed
those dutirs had met with the approval of the members . He thanked them for the handsome piesent which they had that day given him in remembrance of the past , and he also thanked them for the renewed expression of their confidence in re-electing him to the office of Treasurer , and he hoped to be able in the future to continue to per-
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form those duties with credit to himself and satisfaction fo his brethren . He did not care to see a very large balance in hand . The working expenses of the lodge were heavy , but they had kept out of debt , and , besides , had never said no to a deserving case of charity . He thought he might venture to congratulate the retiring W . M ., and also the present W . M ., on the state of the funds . The
balancesheet had been forwarded to all the members , and they would see that notwithstanding the bad times they had a slight increase in the amount carried over at the end of the financial year , though they had given more away in charity than during the previous year . He hoped the W . M . would have a pleasant and prosperous year of office ,
and concluded by reminding the brethren that the subscriptions for the current year were now due , and he wonld be pleased to supply receipts to all those who desired to part with their money . Several songs were given during the evening by Bros . Hiles , Jones , Robertson , Brown ,-and Bryan , the accompaniments being played by the lastnamed and Bro . Batcheldor .
VALPARAISO . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 1411 ) . —On Tuesday night , the 13 th ult ., there was a large assemblage of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity at the lodge rooms , Calle Tubildad , to witness the august ceremony of the installation of Bro . W . R . Betteley , P . P . G . P ., as W . M . of this lodge for the present year . The members of the sister lodges , Bethesda , Aconcagua , Germania , and
Lessing , mustered in strong array , and there were also present a few members from the native lodges . The installation ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . F . B . Shanklin , P . M ., after which the W . M . appointed and installed as his officers for the current year the following brethren : Bros . A . Kyle , S . W . ; S . G . Jenkins , J . W . ; E . Cameron , Treas . ; W . E . Roberts , Steward ; G . R .
Geppo , S . D . ; J . H . Thompson , J . D . ; J . H . Wallace , I . G . ; W . Darley , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the company retired to a modest banquet tible , where a few very pleasant hours were spent , and the usual Masonic toasts duly proposed and heartily responded to . This part of the proceedings was considerably enlivened by the beautiful music rung on the bells by Bro . Jenkins and his able
pupil , another brother whose name has escaped our memory . We were glad to notice among those present several old members of the Craft wno seldom leave nowa-days the comforts of house for the arduous duties of an active member ot any lodge , but who put in appearance on Tuesday night not only as a proof of their good wishes for the prosperity of the Lodge of Harmony , but also in order to
to offer a special welcome to Bro . Betteley , who is justly be-. oved and looked up to by every member of the fraternity . We feel sure that with Bro . Betteley in the Principal ' s chair a new era of prosperity must open for the Lodge of Harmony , and we think the proceedings of the evening will tend to cement the building which the Order is so vigorously striving to erect in Chile .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This very prosperous lodge met in good strength at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th instant . Among those present were Bros . Jessett , W . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . W . ; T . C Walls , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Secretary ; Fox , I . P . M . ; J . Hurst ,
P . G . A . P . Middlesex . P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; Hiscox , J . D . ; Moody , I . G . ; Tozer , W . S . ; Knowles , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , G . P . T . Middlesex . Tvler . The visitors were Bros . Wilson , P . M ., Etonian ; Welsh , No . 3 j Emms , 1656 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . Hammond , who raised Bra . Emms ,
that brother having been initiated by Bro . W . Hammond in the Wohey Lodge , to tbe Degree of M . M . The W . M . having resumed the chair , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bros . T . W . Ockenden , E . Hopwood , and J . Gilbert . The first-named brother having made an eloquent reply in
acknowledgment of the high honour accorded to him , the sum of ten guineis was unanimously voted to the Boys' School , to be placed on the list of Bro . Hurst , P . M ., who had been appointed Steward to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival of that excellent institution . After a long am * protracted discussion , it was agreed
that the W . M . 's year of office should be commemorated by the gift to him , in lieu of a jewel , of a Life Governorship of one of the three great Masonic Institutions . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a collation . In consequence of the lateness of the hour the only toasts proposed were " The Queen and the Craft , " " The R . W . G . M ., " " The W . M . " and " The Visitors . "
WATERFOOT . —Lodge of Hospitality ( No . 1697 ) . —The St . John ' s festival connected with this young and prosperous lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , on Thursday , the nth inst . It is customary with this lodge to hold their installation meeting in November , and defer the St . John's festival until March . We scarcely know whether to commend this practice , which is not by any
means general throughout the province , and , doubtless , the members have good reasons for adopting this course , and as regards the success of the meeting it was beyond dispute . For a country lodge , and situated in a somewhat remote and not very a-xessible spot from Manchester , there is certainly much to admire , and for our town brethren to take pattern b y . The working was unquestionably
good , and showed unity in rehearsals on the part of the W . M . and his officers , for all were quick in responding to the various queries , and evinced unmistakeably that their heart and soul were in the various tasks allotted them , and to come out of the ordeal " sans peur et sans reproche . " The furniture too was admirable , being made massive yet symmetrical , of maple and ebony , and we are ot opinion / ¦