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health , and he believed that if they were in his position they would feel in much the same difficulty as he did . He hail been placed in a very proud position , and he could assure them that he would by diligent working in the Craft do everything that he could to further the interests of the lodge . He had now a very important toast to propose and that was "The Health of Bro . Stuart Barker ,
the Immediate Past Master "—a toast which gave him great pleasure to propose—and at the same time to present him with a jewel , which had been voreel to him by the members as a recognition of his services as W . Master of the Stuart Lodge during his year of office , and he hoped he might live many years to wear it . He then attached the jewel to his breast , and asked the biethren to diink to
the health of Bro . Stuart Barker , I . P . M ., anil with a good " quick fire , " a request that was energetically responded to . ( T"he jewel is a very handsome one , the 47 th problem being in the centre ; with an enamelled lion lampant on one side , and the cross of St . Andrew on the other , with a gold boreler , in which the thistle is a conspicuous ornament , lt has two clasps on the suspending ribbon on which arc
delineated the Royal Stuart plaid , and in raised gold letters Stuart Lodge , No . 1632 . On the back of the jewel is the following inscription : — "Piesented by the Stuart Lodge , No . 1 G 32 , to Bro . C . Stuart Barker , junior , on the completion of his year of office as first W . M , March 25 th , 1878 . " ) Bro . Barker , I . P . M ., said that was one of the peculiar moments which occurred but once in a , man ' s life .
It was something to become a Past Master , and it seemed but a short time when twelve months ago he was placed in the chair as W . Master . He felt that he ought to be very grate rul , although his position seemed to be very new to him , for he was something like a young bride who had just changed her name . It was a most honourable position , and one that all
Masons should endeavour to obtain . Some might say that it was one they could not obtain , but he said it only wanted an ordinary application of the mind , and that result could be easily secured . He had been six years a Mason , and for five years having persevered in the same course—he did not say this boastingly or egotistically , but the result was that in that period he had attained the
Master ' s chair . During the past year they had all worked unanimously together , and their o :-ie great object , which was the success of the Stuart Lodge , had been obtained , and he had also seen his successor installed into the chair . He had often thought it must be a proud moment for the soldier who had fought on the battle field to come home after success and receive from his chief the medal
that adorned his breast , but his was a prouder moment for him when he received theic jewel , as it was a proof of the good-fellowship which existed between him and the members of the lodge on his passing the chair . It was the sealing of a bond for the future , and he sincerely hoped that the value of that jewel would never deteriorate while in his keeping . Looking at the tenets laid down in
the Sacred Volume , and depending on the assistance of T . G . A . O . T . U ., he assured them that whenever the lodge required his services they would most willingly and ungrudgingly be given . He hoped for many years to wear their jewel at all Masonic meetings , and if the time should arrive when he was unworthy to wear it it should no longer adorn his breast . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . said the
next toast he had to propose was "The Health of Bro . Thomas Poore , the Installing Master , " who was the Preceptor of a lodge he was in the habit of attending , and no better Preceptor coulel be found . Bro . Poore said he begged to thank the W . M . most sincerely for the very kind manner in which he hadproposeel his health , and the brethren for having so enthusiastically responeled to it .
He had spent some years in Freemasonry , anel it was to him a labour of love . He was initiated by their lamented and worthy Bro . Thomas , and from whom he received a large amount of his instruction . He was glad to see present his esteemed friend Bro . Thompson , who was a labourer in the tame vincyarel anel from whom also he had derived some of his Masonic knowledge . He had that
night conducted the ceremony of the installation as he had learned it from Bro . Thomas , and he had endeavoured to follow in his footsteps . He again thanked the brethren , and said he felt deeply grateful at the compliment that had been piid him . The W . Master next proposed " The Initiates , " for which they severally returned thanks . The W . Master said the next toast was a particularly pleasing
one to him , as it was " The Health of the Visitors , " of which they had several distinguished members present that evening , and they gave them all hearty welcome . Bro . H . Thompson was requested by his brother visitors to return thanks on their behalf , and he said he wished that the task had fallen into the hands of some one better able adequately to return thanks for the toast , but as he had
been called upon , and as obedience was a characteristic of a good Freemason he felt bound to obey . He very sincerely thanked the lodge for the great Masonic treat they had experienced in the working of the lodge , and especially the installation ceremony , which hael been so ably rendered by their worthy Past Master Bro . Poore , who had closely followed the teaching of their late Bro . Thomas ,
and as long as he lived the teachings of Bro . Thomas would never be forgotten . He also thanked the lodge for the hospitality with which they had been received , and congratulated them on the success which the ledge had achieved since its consecration only twelve months ago , and at which he had the privilege and pleasure of being present . He trusted that the same success they had met with in the past would attend them in the future , and if
that should be so , the Stuart Lodge woulel then become one of the most influential and well-worked lodges the southern pait of London could produce , and aelditional glory woulel form a halo round ils name . Some other toasts were given , and the evening was passed in complete harmony , interspersed with songs and recitations , and the Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated soon after eleven o ' clock .
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SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — The annual festival and installation meeting of this prosperous loelgc was held in the board room of the Sheerness Local Board of Health ( kindly lent for the occasion ) , on Friday , the 22 nd March . The meeting was well attended , there being about 80 members and visiting brethren to listen to the excellent working of the
installation ceremony by Bro . Alexander Spears , P . M . and Treasurer of the lodge , who has for so many years performed that important duty , much to the gratification of the members of , and the visitors to the lodge . At 5 . 43 p . m . the W . M ., BJO . Joseph R . Brett , ascended the chair of K . S ., when having raised the lodge to the Third Degree , he informed the brethren that before
vacating the high anil exalted position which he had held for the last 12 months , he was desired to perform a duty which , to himself , was one of the most pleasing , that had occurred during his year of office . He was very pleased to inform the Brother visitors that the brethren of his lodge had placed in his hands , for presentation , tc Bro A . Spears , the treasurer , and to Bro . John Bagshaw , the
secretary of the lodge , a pair each of gold-mounted reaeling glasses as a memento of the esteem and respect borne to them by the brethren . The brethren of the lodge were well aware of the indefatigable and unwearied exertions Bros . Spears and Bagshaw had always put forth for the benefit of the lodge . It might be well said cf them that they were "instant in season and out of season , " always
to the fore when their services were required ; and , in making the presentation , he ( the W . M . ) sincerely hoped , and he knew it was also the hope of every brother belonging to the lodge , that they might be long spared to derive great advantage from the use of the glasses in the transaction of their own private business and in their efforts for the benefit of the Craft , in geneial , and the
aelvancemcnt of 158 in particular . Bros . Spears and Bagshaw , in a few appropriate words , expressed the gratification they felt in knowing that the brethren of the lodge considered their services worthy of so handsome a recognition and assured them that as in the past they would in the future exert all their powers for the benefit of the lodge and to merit the approbation of their brethren . At
the conclusion of this pleasing ipisode , the S . W . and W . M . elect , Bro . James Pechell Watts , was duly presented by Bro . Bagshaw for the benefit of installation , when , after the necessary and preliminary questions had been answered by Bro . Watts , a Board of Installing Masters was formed , consisting of Bros . Thomas M . Rigg , P . M . 108 9 , P . P . G . Rear ., Kent ; Wm . Panned , P . M . and
Secretary , 1089 , P . P . G . S . of W ., Kent ; Wm . Hicks , P . M . 4 82 , P . P . G . S . B ., Kent ; Alexander Spears , P . M . and Treasurer , j 58 , P . P . G . O ., Kent ; John Bagshaw , P . M . and Secretary , 138 , P . P . G . O ., Kent ; Plant , W . M . 31 ; J . W . Penton , W . M . 133 ; Secra , W . M . 972 ; J . P . Griffin , W . M . 1050 ; E . J . Penney , W . M . 1089 ; Naylor , W . M . 1449 ; R . French , P . M . 48 ^;
Morris W . Wett , P . M . ; John Hancock , P . M . and Treas . ; A . Bourne , l . P . M . 1089 ; W . Carpenter , P . M . ; F . Firmin ger , P . M . ; and Joseph R . Brett , l . P . M . 138 . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . A . Spears , in his usual most impressive manner , and Bro . James P . Watts having been placed in the Master's chair and saluted with full honours in the different degrees , according
to ancient custom , proceeded to appoint and invest the officers of the lodge , Bros . J . R . Brett , l . P . M . ; Robt . Derry , S . W . ; Charles Austin , J . W . ; Alexander Spears , P . M ., P . P . G . G ., Treasurer ; John Bagshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Secretary ( fifth time ); Geo . Thos . Green , S . D . ; Michael Jas . Sullivan , J . D . ; and Edward Stutely , I . G . and Steward . After which the lodge being duly closed with solemn
prayer , the brethren numbering about seventy , adjourned to the lodge room at the Victoria Hall , where a most excellent banquet had been provieied in the usual praiseworthy style , in which the worthy hostess of the Britannia Hotel is accustomed to cater for the members of the Ciaft , the mcnacarlc embracing all the delicacies of the season . When having bountifully indulged in the " good the Gods
hid sent them , " under the presidency of the W . M ., they proceeded to the Masonic and patriotic toasts of the evening . These were given in a very pleasing manner by the W . M ., and were most heartily received by the brethren . Several very excellent songs were well rendered by Bros . W . Butler , G . Green , Secra , and others , notably , the one sung and composed by Bro . Nelson for the occasion ,
entitled " Brother ' s Vet , " which gave great satisfaction . This very pleasant and enjoyable festival was brought to a close about 10 p . m . LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The brethren of this lodge , which has enjoyed more than a century ' s existence , met on Thursday evening , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , for
the purpose of assisting at the annual celebration of the festival of St . John . For some time the financial and working year has not ended at the same time , and to remedy this Bro . Thomas W . Serjeant , P . M ., P . G . S ., was elected to the Master ' s office for a perioel of ten months . The lodge was opened by Bro . Julius Frank , W . M ., and amongst an attendance of nearly 100 members and
visitors there were , Bros . J . Winsor , l . P . M . ; H . James , P . M . ; B . W . Rowson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . W . Serjeant , P . M . ; E . Johnston , P . M . ; W . A . Wilson , P . M . ; C . Birch , S . D . ; J . Japha , J . D . ; T . Hatton , I . G . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . T . Alston , Secretary ; E . Cottrell , S . ; W . Gick , S . ; J . P . Bryan , Organist ; H . S . Alpass , P . G ., Secretary ; J . W . Ballard , P . M . 724 ; J . C . Robinson , W . M .
249 ; F . J . Bailey , J . W . 786 ; S . Jacobs , I . G . 241 ; J . O . Rea 1182 , and others . Bro . T . W . Serjeant was presented for the benefits of installation by Bro . Rowson , P . P . G . S . of Vf „ and Bro . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer , and the ceremony was most effectively performed by Bro . J . Frank , the retiring Master . The following officers were subsequently appointed and invested-. —Bros . J . Frank , l . P . M . ; C . Alston , S . W . ; C . Birch , J . W . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-
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elected for the eighteenth time ) ; E . M . M'Cabe , Secretary J . Japha , S . D . ; T . Hatton , J . D . ; W . Gick , I . G . ; j ! Cottrall , S . S . ; J . Walker , J . S . ; E . Donnelly , A . S ., and P . Ball , Tyler . The W . M . subsequently presided at the banquet , which was held in the . large dining hall , and during the evening he proposed the loyal toasts . In responding to the toast of " Brother the Ri ght Hon . Lord
Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., P . G . M . of West Lancashire , and the P . G . Officers , " Bro . I-I . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary , gave interesting details with regard to the older lodges in the province , and stated that , with 2000 Masons resident in this town , there ought to be some effort made towards securing the decoration of the hall in which that meeting took place . After what he had seen in other towns he
was ashamed to bring any visitors to that building , as it was in such a condition . The decoration mi ght be secured by a little effort em the part cf the brethren . It would probably cost about £ 1000 , and if each of the 2000 Masons in Liverpool was to subscribe 10 s . the sum would be secured . He hoped the Masons of the present day woulel vie with their predecessors in being liberal in their
contributions , and concluded by thanking the brethren for the honour of coupling his name with the toast , and gave his hearty wishes for their prosperity . The " vV . M . " was proposed by Bro . Frank , I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms . Bro . Serjeant , in reply , stated that nothing should be wanting on his part to forward the work of the lodge , and that from what he knew of the abilities of his
officers he was sure of their efficient working during the coming term , and of the lodge keeping up its well-known high standard . Bro . J . Winsor proposed the health of Bro . Frank , I . P . M ., and , on behalf of the lodge , presented him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Frank acknowledged the toast and gift in suitable terms . Several other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was
spent . The enjoyment was heightened by the contributions of the musical brethren—viz ., Bro . Barlow , 440 ; Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist ; Bro . Thcmas Hatton , Bro . J . Tvviss , 1323 ; Bro . R . N . Hobart , 1305 ; and Bro . Donnelly . , NORWICH . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 213 . ) —A new era seems to have dawned on Freemasonry in
Norfolk since H . R . H . the G . M . of all England invested Lord Suffield as R . W . P . G . M . of the Province , and the erection of a Masonic Hall in Sr . Giles ' -street is looked forward to with much interest , not only as a temple wherein the mysteries of the Craft may be worked , but where it is hoped the wives of Masons may occasionall y join them and enjoy a social evening in the mazy dance
or otherwise . It is a pleasure to witness the working of our city lodges of late : admirable was that at the Perseverance the other evening at the Rampant Horse Hotel , where that ardent and truly " persevering " W . M . ( Bro . J . A . Gooch ) was surrounded by the largest board of P . M . ' s and visitors from al ' . quarters we have seen for years . Two county gentlemen were admitted to the First
Degree , whilst others passed the Second and Third ; after which the atheistical action of the Grand Orient of France was freely discussed and condemned , and the brethren adjourned to " refreshment , " which was served in Host Coleman ' s best style . Then a merry crowd assembled round the social board , and an extra hour having been granted by the magistrates , song , toast , and sentiment
were indulged in till the clock pointed to high twelve . — Norwich Argus . ST . AUSTELL . —Peace and Harmony ( No . 49 6 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . W . Mason , assisted by Bros . T . J . Smith , l . P . M . ; Giles , P . M . ; T . H .
Lukes , P . M . ; A . J . White , S . W . ; H . Lovegrove , ( visitor ) , acting J . W . ; W . Guy , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treasurer ; C . Tozer , Secretary ; R . F . Stephens , S . D . ; A . Lake , f . D . C . Boggs , I . G . ; W . Neal , Tyler ; A . Hodge , E . W . P . Kitt . Visitors : Bros . Walkey , Harmony , 156 ; H . Lovegrove , Metropolitan , 1507 . After the confirmation of the minutes , some routine business was transacted , and the
lodge was closet ! in due form and in perfect harmony . LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge , ( No . 667 ) . — It will perhaps be remembered that in consequence of the death of the late Bro . William Doyle , P . P . G . J . D ., one of the most esteemed Past Masters " of the above lodge , the usual banquet in connection with the annual installation in January of W . M . was postponed for
two months . This accordingly took place at the usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was an attendance of nearly 100 brethren . Bro . John Ellis , W . M ., presided , and amongst those present were Bros . G . S . Willings , l . P . M . ; G . W . Phillips , P . M . ; A . Winkup , P . M . 1 J . Bolton , P . M . ; John E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J .
Devaynes , P . M . ; V > . P . Witter , P . M . ; W . Bulman , P . M . ; E . Skillicorn , 1 P . M . ; H . Firth . S . W . ; J . H . Gregory , J . W . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Peake , Secretary ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Bucknall , J . D . ; R . Foulds , I . G . ; J . Bailey , S . S . ; P . L . Craghill , J . S . ; W . J . Chaprpan , W . M . 1 C 09 ; F . J . Luya , A . P . Ramage , T . Hook , H .
Formby , A . Salt , T . Hall , S . Williams , T . Rose , R . J . Hudson , S . Bushel ! , J . Lees , J . Titterington , W . Bramley , B . C . Catlow , J . Bond , R . Elliman , J . Bowyer , W . H . Jones , T . Yeatman , T . G . Gregory , J . Mellon , A . H . Brookes , j . F . Rogers , G . W . Webster , T . M . Crook , R . Ellery , J . H . Taylor , T . Mason , J . Archdeacon , j . Bentham , R . Wright , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Goldie , D . Fowler , J . Buchanan , W . T . Berry , T . Hervey , J . Heggie , R . Black ,
J . Norminton , R . Darwin , J . Queen , and others . The visitors present were Bros . H . Burrows , W . M . G 73 ; B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 67 }; A . ' Cotter , P . M ., 1264 ; J . C . Fish , r 2 t ; 4 ; E . Paull , ' 1182 ; J . T . Pugmire , 241 ; J . Fogg , P . M ., 3 80 ; W . Braithwaite , 673 ; R . Jones , P . M . 220 ; W . Coates , 133 6 ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Brackenbury , J . W . 673 ; W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264
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health , and he believed that if they were in his position they would feel in much the same difficulty as he did . He hail been placed in a very proud position , and he could assure them that he would by diligent working in the Craft do everything that he could to further the interests of the lodge . He had now a very important toast to propose and that was "The Health of Bro . Stuart Barker ,
the Immediate Past Master "—a toast which gave him great pleasure to propose—and at the same time to present him with a jewel , which had been voreel to him by the members as a recognition of his services as W . Master of the Stuart Lodge during his year of office , and he hoped he might live many years to wear it . He then attached the jewel to his breast , and asked the biethren to diink to
the health of Bro . Stuart Barker , I . P . M ., anil with a good " quick fire , " a request that was energetically responded to . ( T"he jewel is a very handsome one , the 47 th problem being in the centre ; with an enamelled lion lampant on one side , and the cross of St . Andrew on the other , with a gold boreler , in which the thistle is a conspicuous ornament , lt has two clasps on the suspending ribbon on which arc
delineated the Royal Stuart plaid , and in raised gold letters Stuart Lodge , No . 1632 . On the back of the jewel is the following inscription : — "Piesented by the Stuart Lodge , No . 1 G 32 , to Bro . C . Stuart Barker , junior , on the completion of his year of office as first W . M , March 25 th , 1878 . " ) Bro . Barker , I . P . M ., said that was one of the peculiar moments which occurred but once in a , man ' s life .
It was something to become a Past Master , and it seemed but a short time when twelve months ago he was placed in the chair as W . Master . He felt that he ought to be very grate rul , although his position seemed to be very new to him , for he was something like a young bride who had just changed her name . It was a most honourable position , and one that all
Masons should endeavour to obtain . Some might say that it was one they could not obtain , but he said it only wanted an ordinary application of the mind , and that result could be easily secured . He had been six years a Mason , and for five years having persevered in the same course—he did not say this boastingly or egotistically , but the result was that in that period he had attained the
Master ' s chair . During the past year they had all worked unanimously together , and their o :-ie great object , which was the success of the Stuart Lodge , had been obtained , and he had also seen his successor installed into the chair . He had often thought it must be a proud moment for the soldier who had fought on the battle field to come home after success and receive from his chief the medal
that adorned his breast , but his was a prouder moment for him when he received theic jewel , as it was a proof of the good-fellowship which existed between him and the members of the lodge on his passing the chair . It was the sealing of a bond for the future , and he sincerely hoped that the value of that jewel would never deteriorate while in his keeping . Looking at the tenets laid down in
the Sacred Volume , and depending on the assistance of T . G . A . O . T . U ., he assured them that whenever the lodge required his services they would most willingly and ungrudgingly be given . He hoped for many years to wear their jewel at all Masonic meetings , and if the time should arrive when he was unworthy to wear it it should no longer adorn his breast . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . said the
next toast he had to propose was "The Health of Bro . Thomas Poore , the Installing Master , " who was the Preceptor of a lodge he was in the habit of attending , and no better Preceptor coulel be found . Bro . Poore said he begged to thank the W . M . most sincerely for the very kind manner in which he hadproposeel his health , and the brethren for having so enthusiastically responeled to it .
He had spent some years in Freemasonry , anel it was to him a labour of love . He was initiated by their lamented and worthy Bro . Thomas , and from whom he received a large amount of his instruction . He was glad to see present his esteemed friend Bro . Thompson , who was a labourer in the tame vincyarel anel from whom also he had derived some of his Masonic knowledge . He had that
night conducted the ceremony of the installation as he had learned it from Bro . Thomas , and he had endeavoured to follow in his footsteps . He again thanked the brethren , and said he felt deeply grateful at the compliment that had been piid him . The W . Master next proposed " The Initiates , " for which they severally returned thanks . The W . Master said the next toast was a particularly pleasing
one to him , as it was " The Health of the Visitors , " of which they had several distinguished members present that evening , and they gave them all hearty welcome . Bro . H . Thompson was requested by his brother visitors to return thanks on their behalf , and he said he wished that the task had fallen into the hands of some one better able adequately to return thanks for the toast , but as he had
been called upon , and as obedience was a characteristic of a good Freemason he felt bound to obey . He very sincerely thanked the lodge for the great Masonic treat they had experienced in the working of the lodge , and especially the installation ceremony , which hael been so ably rendered by their worthy Past Master Bro . Poore , who had closely followed the teaching of their late Bro . Thomas ,
and as long as he lived the teachings of Bro . Thomas would never be forgotten . He also thanked the lodge for the hospitality with which they had been received , and congratulated them on the success which the ledge had achieved since its consecration only twelve months ago , and at which he had the privilege and pleasure of being present . He trusted that the same success they had met with in the past would attend them in the future , and if
that should be so , the Stuart Lodge woulel then become one of the most influential and well-worked lodges the southern pait of London could produce , and aelditional glory woulel form a halo round ils name . Some other toasts were given , and the evening was passed in complete harmony , interspersed with songs and recitations , and the Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated soon after eleven o ' clock .
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SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — The annual festival and installation meeting of this prosperous loelgc was held in the board room of the Sheerness Local Board of Health ( kindly lent for the occasion ) , on Friday , the 22 nd March . The meeting was well attended , there being about 80 members and visiting brethren to listen to the excellent working of the
installation ceremony by Bro . Alexander Spears , P . M . and Treasurer of the lodge , who has for so many years performed that important duty , much to the gratification of the members of , and the visitors to the lodge . At 5 . 43 p . m . the W . M ., BJO . Joseph R . Brett , ascended the chair of K . S ., when having raised the lodge to the Third Degree , he informed the brethren that before
vacating the high anil exalted position which he had held for the last 12 months , he was desired to perform a duty which , to himself , was one of the most pleasing , that had occurred during his year of office . He was very pleased to inform the Brother visitors that the brethren of his lodge had placed in his hands , for presentation , tc Bro A . Spears , the treasurer , and to Bro . John Bagshaw , the
secretary of the lodge , a pair each of gold-mounted reaeling glasses as a memento of the esteem and respect borne to them by the brethren . The brethren of the lodge were well aware of the indefatigable and unwearied exertions Bros . Spears and Bagshaw had always put forth for the benefit of the lodge . It might be well said cf them that they were "instant in season and out of season , " always
to the fore when their services were required ; and , in making the presentation , he ( the W . M . ) sincerely hoped , and he knew it was also the hope of every brother belonging to the lodge , that they might be long spared to derive great advantage from the use of the glasses in the transaction of their own private business and in their efforts for the benefit of the Craft , in geneial , and the
aelvancemcnt of 158 in particular . Bros . Spears and Bagshaw , in a few appropriate words , expressed the gratification they felt in knowing that the brethren of the lodge considered their services worthy of so handsome a recognition and assured them that as in the past they would in the future exert all their powers for the benefit of the lodge and to merit the approbation of their brethren . At
the conclusion of this pleasing ipisode , the S . W . and W . M . elect , Bro . James Pechell Watts , was duly presented by Bro . Bagshaw for the benefit of installation , when , after the necessary and preliminary questions had been answered by Bro . Watts , a Board of Installing Masters was formed , consisting of Bros . Thomas M . Rigg , P . M . 108 9 , P . P . G . Rear ., Kent ; Wm . Panned , P . M . and
Secretary , 1089 , P . P . G . S . of W ., Kent ; Wm . Hicks , P . M . 4 82 , P . P . G . S . B ., Kent ; Alexander Spears , P . M . and Treasurer , j 58 , P . P . G . O ., Kent ; John Bagshaw , P . M . and Secretary , 138 , P . P . G . O ., Kent ; Plant , W . M . 31 ; J . W . Penton , W . M . 133 ; Secra , W . M . 972 ; J . P . Griffin , W . M . 1050 ; E . J . Penney , W . M . 1089 ; Naylor , W . M . 1449 ; R . French , P . M . 48 ^;
Morris W . Wett , P . M . ; John Hancock , P . M . and Treas . ; A . Bourne , l . P . M . 1089 ; W . Carpenter , P . M . ; F . Firmin ger , P . M . ; and Joseph R . Brett , l . P . M . 138 . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . A . Spears , in his usual most impressive manner , and Bro . James P . Watts having been placed in the Master's chair and saluted with full honours in the different degrees , according
to ancient custom , proceeded to appoint and invest the officers of the lodge , Bros . J . R . Brett , l . P . M . ; Robt . Derry , S . W . ; Charles Austin , J . W . ; Alexander Spears , P . M ., P . P . G . G ., Treasurer ; John Bagshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Secretary ( fifth time ); Geo . Thos . Green , S . D . ; Michael Jas . Sullivan , J . D . ; and Edward Stutely , I . G . and Steward . After which the lodge being duly closed with solemn
prayer , the brethren numbering about seventy , adjourned to the lodge room at the Victoria Hall , where a most excellent banquet had been provieied in the usual praiseworthy style , in which the worthy hostess of the Britannia Hotel is accustomed to cater for the members of the Ciaft , the mcnacarlc embracing all the delicacies of the season . When having bountifully indulged in the " good the Gods
hid sent them , " under the presidency of the W . M ., they proceeded to the Masonic and patriotic toasts of the evening . These were given in a very pleasing manner by the W . M ., and were most heartily received by the brethren . Several very excellent songs were well rendered by Bros . W . Butler , G . Green , Secra , and others , notably , the one sung and composed by Bro . Nelson for the occasion ,
entitled " Brother ' s Vet , " which gave great satisfaction . This very pleasant and enjoyable festival was brought to a close about 10 p . m . LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The brethren of this lodge , which has enjoyed more than a century ' s existence , met on Thursday evening , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , for
the purpose of assisting at the annual celebration of the festival of St . John . For some time the financial and working year has not ended at the same time , and to remedy this Bro . Thomas W . Serjeant , P . M ., P . G . S ., was elected to the Master ' s office for a perioel of ten months . The lodge was opened by Bro . Julius Frank , W . M ., and amongst an attendance of nearly 100 members and
visitors there were , Bros . J . Winsor , l . P . M . ; H . James , P . M . ; B . W . Rowson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . W . Serjeant , P . M . ; E . Johnston , P . M . ; W . A . Wilson , P . M . ; C . Birch , S . D . ; J . Japha , J . D . ; T . Hatton , I . G . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . T . Alston , Secretary ; E . Cottrell , S . ; W . Gick , S . ; J . P . Bryan , Organist ; H . S . Alpass , P . G ., Secretary ; J . W . Ballard , P . M . 724 ; J . C . Robinson , W . M .
249 ; F . J . Bailey , J . W . 786 ; S . Jacobs , I . G . 241 ; J . O . Rea 1182 , and others . Bro . T . W . Serjeant was presented for the benefits of installation by Bro . Rowson , P . P . G . S . of Vf „ and Bro . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer , and the ceremony was most effectively performed by Bro . J . Frank , the retiring Master . The following officers were subsequently appointed and invested-. —Bros . J . Frank , l . P . M . ; C . Alston , S . W . ; C . Birch , J . W . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treasurer ( re-
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elected for the eighteenth time ) ; E . M . M'Cabe , Secretary J . Japha , S . D . ; T . Hatton , J . D . ; W . Gick , I . G . ; j ! Cottrall , S . S . ; J . Walker , J . S . ; E . Donnelly , A . S ., and P . Ball , Tyler . The W . M . subsequently presided at the banquet , which was held in the . large dining hall , and during the evening he proposed the loyal toasts . In responding to the toast of " Brother the Ri ght Hon . Lord
Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., P . G . M . of West Lancashire , and the P . G . Officers , " Bro . I-I . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary , gave interesting details with regard to the older lodges in the province , and stated that , with 2000 Masons resident in this town , there ought to be some effort made towards securing the decoration of the hall in which that meeting took place . After what he had seen in other towns he
was ashamed to bring any visitors to that building , as it was in such a condition . The decoration mi ght be secured by a little effort em the part cf the brethren . It would probably cost about £ 1000 , and if each of the 2000 Masons in Liverpool was to subscribe 10 s . the sum would be secured . He hoped the Masons of the present day woulel vie with their predecessors in being liberal in their
contributions , and concluded by thanking the brethren for the honour of coupling his name with the toast , and gave his hearty wishes for their prosperity . The " vV . M . " was proposed by Bro . Frank , I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms . Bro . Serjeant , in reply , stated that nothing should be wanting on his part to forward the work of the lodge , and that from what he knew of the abilities of his
officers he was sure of their efficient working during the coming term , and of the lodge keeping up its well-known high standard . Bro . J . Winsor proposed the health of Bro . Frank , I . P . M ., and , on behalf of the lodge , presented him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Frank acknowledged the toast and gift in suitable terms . Several other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was
spent . The enjoyment was heightened by the contributions of the musical brethren—viz ., Bro . Barlow , 440 ; Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist ; Bro . Thcmas Hatton , Bro . J . Tvviss , 1323 ; Bro . R . N . Hobart , 1305 ; and Bro . Donnelly . , NORWICH . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 213 . ) —A new era seems to have dawned on Freemasonry in
Norfolk since H . R . H . the G . M . of all England invested Lord Suffield as R . W . P . G . M . of the Province , and the erection of a Masonic Hall in Sr . Giles ' -street is looked forward to with much interest , not only as a temple wherein the mysteries of the Craft may be worked , but where it is hoped the wives of Masons may occasionall y join them and enjoy a social evening in the mazy dance
or otherwise . It is a pleasure to witness the working of our city lodges of late : admirable was that at the Perseverance the other evening at the Rampant Horse Hotel , where that ardent and truly " persevering " W . M . ( Bro . J . A . Gooch ) was surrounded by the largest board of P . M . ' s and visitors from al ' . quarters we have seen for years . Two county gentlemen were admitted to the First
Degree , whilst others passed the Second and Third ; after which the atheistical action of the Grand Orient of France was freely discussed and condemned , and the brethren adjourned to " refreshment , " which was served in Host Coleman ' s best style . Then a merry crowd assembled round the social board , and an extra hour having been granted by the magistrates , song , toast , and sentiment
were indulged in till the clock pointed to high twelve . — Norwich Argus . ST . AUSTELL . —Peace and Harmony ( No . 49 6 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . W . Mason , assisted by Bros . T . J . Smith , l . P . M . ; Giles , P . M . ; T . H .
Lukes , P . M . ; A . J . White , S . W . ; H . Lovegrove , ( visitor ) , acting J . W . ; W . Guy , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treasurer ; C . Tozer , Secretary ; R . F . Stephens , S . D . ; A . Lake , f . D . C . Boggs , I . G . ; W . Neal , Tyler ; A . Hodge , E . W . P . Kitt . Visitors : Bros . Walkey , Harmony , 156 ; H . Lovegrove , Metropolitan , 1507 . After the confirmation of the minutes , some routine business was transacted , and the
lodge was closet ! in due form and in perfect harmony . LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge , ( No . 667 ) . — It will perhaps be remembered that in consequence of the death of the late Bro . William Doyle , P . P . G . J . D ., one of the most esteemed Past Masters " of the above lodge , the usual banquet in connection with the annual installation in January of W . M . was postponed for
two months . This accordingly took place at the usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was an attendance of nearly 100 brethren . Bro . John Ellis , W . M ., presided , and amongst those present were Bros . G . S . Willings , l . P . M . ; G . W . Phillips , P . M . ; A . Winkup , P . M . 1 J . Bolton , P . M . ; John E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J .
Devaynes , P . M . ; V > . P . Witter , P . M . ; W . Bulman , P . M . ; E . Skillicorn , 1 P . M . ; H . Firth . S . W . ; J . H . Gregory , J . W . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Peake , Secretary ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Bucknall , J . D . ; R . Foulds , I . G . ; J . Bailey , S . S . ; P . L . Craghill , J . S . ; W . J . Chaprpan , W . M . 1 C 09 ; F . J . Luya , A . P . Ramage , T . Hook , H .
Formby , A . Salt , T . Hall , S . Williams , T . Rose , R . J . Hudson , S . Bushel ! , J . Lees , J . Titterington , W . Bramley , B . C . Catlow , J . Bond , R . Elliman , J . Bowyer , W . H . Jones , T . Yeatman , T . G . Gregory , J . Mellon , A . H . Brookes , j . F . Rogers , G . W . Webster , T . M . Crook , R . Ellery , J . H . Taylor , T . Mason , J . Archdeacon , j . Bentham , R . Wright , J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Goldie , D . Fowler , J . Buchanan , W . T . Berry , T . Hervey , J . Heggie , R . Black ,
J . Norminton , R . Darwin , J . Queen , and others . The visitors present were Bros . H . Burrows , W . M . G 73 ; B . B . Marson , P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 67 }; A . ' Cotter , P . M ., 1264 ; J . C . Fish , r 2 t ; 4 ; E . Paull , ' 1182 ; J . T . Pugmire , 241 ; J . Fogg , P . M ., 3 80 ; W . Braithwaite , 673 ; R . Jones , P . M . 220 ; W . Coates , 133 6 ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Brackenbury , J . W . 673 ; W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264