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still greater honours ; ' for he ( Bro . Williams ) looked upon Bro . Brown as the representative of art amongst them . A brother of the lodge , anxious to testify individually to Bro . Brown ' s excellent qualities , asked his acceptance of a handsome gold watch , and nearly the whole of the brethren further desired to present him with a gold chain , to mark their high sense of his many excellent
qualities . This magnificent Albert chain , of chaste desigr , is perhaps one of the most unique extant . In the centre of the chain are inserted , between gold bezels set with flat crystals , three gold Aurei of thc Roman Empire , pronounced by distinguished numismatists to be rare specimens , and in a splendid state of preservation . Two of the coins are of the reign of the Emperor Domitian , 12 th
Caesar , date A . D . 81 to 9 6 , and the third of the Emperor Trajan , A . D . 9 8 to 117 . The coins were purchased at Sotheby ' s in 1875 , and formtd part of the collection of Augustus Langdon , Esq ., LL . B ., F . Z . S ., Trinity College , Cambridge , and Lincoln ' s Inn . Each of the bezels is set so as to rotate on pivots , in order to show reverse and obverse sides . The chain is of the pattern known as thc
fetter link , coupled with a small circular link , and to the drop links at the end is suspended a medallion beautifully engraved and bearing a suitable inscription , with the monogram " R . B . " on the other side . The chaste and elegant brooch presented to Mrs . Brown was also a gem in its way , and thoroughly unique in design . By an ingenious contrivance it can also be worn as a pendant or
neglige * . Thc brooch is also apropos in its construction , representing an artist's pallet in gold , with brushes , maul stick , and pigments . The tips ot the brushes are enamelled in colours , and the pigments on the pallet are depicted by gems , set transparently , viz ., opal , aqua marine , amethyst , turquoise , and almadine , whilst the head of the maul stick is surmounted by a pearl . There is an
appropriate inscription on the back of the brooch . Bro . Brown , in acknowledging the gifts , said he was sure the brethren would excuse him from making a speech on that occasion . He felt all heart and no words . When , twelve months since , it was prophesied that he would satisfy the brethren , he little dreamed that any feeble effort on his part would be recognised in this manner . It
could not be from anything in him , but from their love for the Merchants' Lodge . He must thank the brethren again and again , and hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would mete out to them the grace and goodness they had always shown to him . Bro . Brown then proposed "The ( Worshipful Master , " who responded in happy terms . " The Visitors , " given by the W . M ,, was
acknowledged by Bro . J . E . Jackson , W . M . 667 , and Bro . I . de Frece , Treas . 1502 . Bro . J . Cobham , P . M ., gave " The Installing Master , " acknowledged by Bro . R . Wilson , P . M . " The Worshipful P . M . ' s , " given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro ,. Robinson , Cobham , McGeorge , Chudley , and Brown ; and "The Officers " by Bro . Councillor Peet , S . W . An excellent musical programme was
furnished by Bros . T . Foulkes , Pugmire , Hobart , and Skeaf , the last-named presiding at the piano . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —OniWednesday evening , the 28 th June , the Festival of St . John the Baptist was celebrated by the members of the Lodge of Fortitude dining together at the house of Bro . R . Haitley , theNorth Western Hotel , Morecambe . Between
forty and fifty members of the Craft ( including a few visitors who attended by invitation ) assembled , the W . M ., Bro . T . Atkinson , presiding , supported on the right by Bros . Dr . Moore , Count Pandolfini , W . C . Edmonds , H . Longman , W . M . 1051 ; and on the left by Bros . John Hatch , Sec . ; James Hatch , Treas . ; E . Simpson , W . King R . Bond , G . Kelland , and othcis . The
Dessert having been placed on the table , the Chairman , on rising to propose the first toast , said that owing to the fineness of the weather , he hoped short speeches would be the order of the even ' ng , an injunction which wns obeyed to the letter , the spoci hjs being short , pithy , and to the point . He then propo'ed "The Health of the Queen , " and also that of " The Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of
England , " both of which were received in the usual loyal manner | and with musical honours . The Chairman next proposed " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., the Grand Officers of England , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Moore . Bro . Dr . Moore , in responding , alluded to the
skill and ability displayed by both the noble lords in the discharge of their duties to the Craft , and to each of whom he was indebted , the former having honoured him by investing him with the badge and collar of an officer of thc Grand Lodge of England , and the latter had , as most of them knew , installed him within thc last twelve months into the Master ' s chair of thc Morecambe Lodge on its
consecration . With regard to the G . Lodge officers , and those of the Provincial Grand Lodge , all who had dealings wilh them , either by letter or in person , would bear him out when he said that their proceedings were marked with the greatest efficiency and courtesy . Bro . Simpson next proposed " The Health of the Chairman , their Worshipful Master , " which was received with hearty demonstration
and musical honours . The Chairman , in acknowledging the compliment , expressed the pleasure it had been to him to occupy the post of Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Fortitude . He thought the duties would have been more arduous , but he had been so well supported by his respective officers—than whom he did not think there were better in the North of England—that the duties had been
a positive pleasure to him . Bro . J . Hatch then proposed "Success to the Lancaster Lodges , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Longman , who acknowledged the compliment , and reciprocated most heartily the good wishes expressed by Bro . Hatch towards the Lancaster Lodges , and hoped the good fellowship which now existed between them , would go on to the end of thc chapter .
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Bro . James Hatch proposed " The . Health of the Wardens , " which was responded to by Bros . Taylor and Jowitt , with whose names the toast was coupled . Bro . Fenton , in complimentary terms , proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " both of whom acknowledged the toast , the former remarking that the funds of the lodge were in a very prosperous state ; they were not anxious to obtain
many new members , but would rather see the young lodges go on till they got nearer the prosperity and thc number of members enjoyed by the mother lodge . Bro . Kelland next proposed "The Visitors . " The toast was acknowledged by Bro . Count Pandolfini , who expressed his pleasure at being present , and the hearty welcome which had been extended to him , and hoped the Masonic
lodges in the district would go on and prosper . Bro . W . King proposed "The Junior Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . McRaitb . Bro . W . Hall proposed "The Masonic Press , " which was responded to by Bro . J . Atkinson ( "Freemason" ) , with whose name the toast was coupled . Bro . Bingham also responded . Bro . Dr . Moore gave the Tyler ' s toast , " To all poor and distressed Masons , " which
brought the after dinner proceedings to a close . LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . —The members of this old lodge had a grand "field day " on Thursday , the 22 nd June , when installation and picnic were fixed . The lodge was summoned for initiation and installation ceremonies at half past nine o ' clock in the morning , and shortly after that hour Bro . T . Dilcock ,
W . M ., took the chair , supported by Bros . H . Hunt , I . P . M . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., D . C ; W . J . Rowse , P . M . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . ; R . P . France , S . W . ; ] . Lecomber , J . W . ; R . Ing , P . M ., Treas . ; J . L . Houghton , Sec ; J . H . Martin , S . D . ; T . Boswell . J . D . ; G . Maxwell , S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; J . Bennekell , W . H . Menzies , W . Leatham , J . Phelau , J . Hine , C . Bond , P . Halme , D .
Quayle , A . Rankin , J . Gabriel , J . Milnes , R . Maddox , J . Prince , Williams , J . McCormack , A . Morrison , J . W . 157 ° * J- G . Hartley , W . H . Booth , S . B . Goodman , R . J . Wilkinson , J . McCall , A . R . Watt , and J . H . Burch . The visitors included Bros . T . Evans , P . M . 1356 , S . W . 1570 ; W . Cotterell , P . M . 123 : T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T . Roberts , S . W . 67 ^;
W . Shorts , P . M . 724 ; H . J . Henochsberg , W . M . 1502 ; E . Kyle , P . M . 973 ; J . Healing , P . M . and Treas . 1264 ; W . Vaughan , W . M . 724 ; J . Rea , 1182 ; I . B . Myers , W . M . 1182 ; J . A . Edginton , P . M . 1182 ; ' D . Jackson , S . D . 673 ; and others . After Bro . " Dilcock , W . M ., had initiated two candidates , he immediately proceeded with the installation of Bro . R . P . France as his successor in
the chair of W . M ., a ceremony which he performed most satisfactorily and impressively . The officers who were subsequently invested were Bros . T . Dilcock , I . P . M . ; J , Lecomber , S . W . ; J . L . Houghton , I . W . ; R . Ing , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Boswell , Sec ; W . " Leatham , S . D . ; J . P . Pederson , J . D . ( by proxy ) -, G . Maxwell , I . O . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., D . C . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; I . Collas ,
S . S . ; J . H . Burch , J . S . ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . H . Hnnt , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Larse 1 , P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dilcock for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . After some sli ght refreshments at the close of business , the brethren , along with their wives , sisters , and sweethearts , started by special
omnibuses for the pretty village of Hale , which , after a lovely ride of about two hours , was reached in safety . Upwards of 100 were present , and the whole afternoon was of the most enjoyable kind . A substantial dinner was provided by " mine host" of the Childe of Hale in a large tent , and toast , sentiment , and presentation followed the repast . The W . M ., in fitting terms , proposed "The Queen , "
"The M . W . G . M ., & c , " "The D . G . M ., P . G . M . West Lancashire , and Oflicers of the Province , " responded to by Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed and received with great cordiality . In giving "Thc Installing Master , " thc W . M . took the opportunity of presenting Bro . Dilcock , I . P . M ., with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel as a token of the r < spect and esteem of thc
brethren . A similar compliment , it should be stated , was paid to Bro . Veale at the meeting in the morning , when he received a valuable jewel in recognition of his services as Organist . The toast of " The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bros . Cottrell , P . M . 223 ; and J . Healing , P . M ., Treas . 1264 . "The * Ladies , " responded to by Bro . T . Evans , P . M . 1356 , brought the toast list to a close , and
the happy pirty adjourned to the green , where dancing was kept up with spirit to the strains of Martin's band . The weather was fine during the afternoon , although rain began to fall before the " pick-nickers" reached Liverpool in the evening . WOOLWICH . Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —The installation of Bro . G . M .
Tapp , W . M . elect , in the chair of the above lodge , took place on Tuesday , the 27 th June last , at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . R . Croisdale , P . M ., & c , being the Installing Officer , and most admirably did he perform the important and impressive ceremony . Among the visitors present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . 913 ; Pidcock , P . M ., & c , 30 ° ; T . Ward , W . M .
700 ; T . W . Whitmarch , 1150 ; W . T . Vincent , W . M , elect 913 ; W . Weston , W . M . elect 1 S 36 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 1536 ; G . W . Reed , J . W . 13 ; T . S . Hellier , 153 6 ; Virgo , 700 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . After the new W . M . had been duly saluted by the brethren in order , by his wish , Bro . Croisdale invested the fol'owing brethren with the badges of their office : —W . T . Gamble , S . W .
F . J . Sales , J . W . ; S . Mutch , S . D . ; J . J . Donolly , J . D . ; E . Sweeny , I . G . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec . ; and H . E . Eves , Tyler . A very cordial vote of thanks was then moved to Bro . Croisdale for so well and ably performing the installation ceremony , which was ordered to bc inscribed in the minutes of the lodge , and then the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The banquet , which was a most superb
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one , took place at Bro . De Grey ' s house , the Freemasons ' Tavern , opposite the Dockyard Station , Bro . Mould . having charge of the service , which was as usual simply perfection . Upon the removal of the cloth , thc W . M ., i * J choice terms , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts which we need hardly say were loyally responded to . P . M * Croisdale then rose to propose " The Health of the W . M »
He said their esteemed Bro . Tapp had most ably filled the various offices of the lodge , and he felt sure that they all had great regard for him , and that under his efficient guidance the prosperity and happiness of the lodge would be secured . Bro . Tapp , in reply , said that until that even , ing he had held but a subordinate position in the lod ge , but now that he had been placed in thc position of W . M *
he hardly knew how sufficiently to thank them . He felt it to be a position that called upon him to uphold the dignity of the Craft , as well as the inviolability of its mysteries , and they might depend upon his best efforts to that end . The principles of Freemasonry had been beautifully described by a great American Freemason , who said " Al . though the origin of our fraternity is shrouded in darkness ,
and its history is to some extend obscure , yet we can confidently say it is the oldest society in the world , and weare equally sure its principles are based on pure morality ; its ethics are the ethics of Christianity ; its doctrines the doctrines of patriotism and brotherly love ; its sentiments the sentiments of exalted benevolence . Upon these points there can be no doubt ; whatever is good , and kind , and
Christianable , it encourages , and whatever is vicious , cruel , and oppressive it reprobates . " These he held to be the true principles of their Order , and as long as it was in his power he should endeavour to so carry them out that they would never regret placing him in the proud position as W . M . of the Florence Nightingale Lodge . In proposing " The Health of the Past Masters of and belonging to thc
Lodge , " the W . M . said they were the patriarchs of it ; they formed a cyclopedia for the benefit of thc lodge , for they not only told them what to do but how to do it . Bro . Sidney Clarke , in reply , said it was a source of great regret that Bro . Santi , the now I . P . M ., was not present to reply to the toast , but as the first duty of all was to obey the call to duty he could not be present , and he felt sure
they were sorry at his enforced absence . So far as thc Past Masters were concerned they always had the greatest pleasure in assisting an aspiring brother to the chair so worthily filled that day by Bro . Tapp . He had every confidence that their W . M . would do his duty in such a manner as to reflect honour upon the lodge , and that the Past Masters would do theirs by assisting both him and the
brethren generally in any difficulty that might occuf to them . The toast of " The Visitors " was then honoured , and in putting it the W . M . expressed the pleasure it gave him and the lodge to sec visitors . He felt proud to have by his side one who had initiated him into Freemasonry , and who was an honour to the Craft ; ht alluded to their distinguished Bro . P . M . Coupland . He asked them to do
honour to it , and coupled it with Bro . Coupland's name , who , in reply , expressed the gratification he felt at seeing his initiate in the chair , but would have liked to have heard Bvo . Pidcock respond to thc toast , because he was better known | among them than he was . Although circumstances had compelled him ( the speaker ) to leave the lodge , yet he assured them he was not an idle Mason ; he
now stood Steward for the Boys' School , and was happy to tell them that he should ^ next day , have thc pleasure of taking to thc Alexandra Park the nice little sum of £ 123 for that Institution . Bro . Pidcock as well briefly replied . Thc last toast was that of " The Officers , " to which Bros . Gamble , Sales , S . weeney , and Mutch severally replied , and then " God save the Queen " concluded . a most enjoyable affair .
¦ WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 764 ) . —The annual installation of officers in connection with this lodge , took place on Tuesday , the 13 th ult . Bro . W . T . Tate was installed the W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being most imprcssiiely performed , in the presence of a full lodge , by Bro . Coxon , P . M . The other oflicers were Bros . Casebourne ,
I . P . M . ; Eisher , S . W . ; Tweedy , J . W . ; Harpley , Treas . ; Covvper , Sec . -, Lane , S . D . ; Merryweather , J . D .: Young , Org . ; Garry , I . G . ; Atkinson , Tyler ; and Tweddell and Bamlett , Stewards . The banquet , which was of a sumptuous description , was held at the Royal Hotel , Bro . Gallon ' s , several influential brethren of the province and neighbouring lodges being amongst the
guests . CARDIFF —Bute Lodge ( No . 9 60 ; . —The installation of Bro . T . G . Glass , P . P . G . P ., as W . M . for the ensuing jear , took place on the 26 th ult ., as St . John the Baptist ' s Day fell this year upon Saturday . A cloud of gloom was cast over this usual interesting ceremony by the death of the beloved brother , the Bight Worshipful
Provincial Grand Master , Theodore Mansel Talbot , of Margam Park , Consequently , all observances of a festive nature were entirely set aside , and nothing but thc urgent and formal business of the lodge was entered into . Lodge was cpen in due form by the Worshipful Master , Bro . S . Weichert , Past Provincial G . S . D ., at four o ' clock , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , lodge
was then opened in the Second Degree , when two worthy brethren were passed , after which the ceremony of installation commenced . Bro . Glass was led to the chair by Past Master Bro . Thomas , and having sworn to obey the ancient charges , was duly obligated , after which the lodge was raised to the Third or Sublime Degree . A Board ot Installed Masters having been formed , the new W . M .
was formally advanced to the chair . All Master Maso ns . vere now readmitted , and Bro . Glass was , for the fi rst time , declared W . M . for the ensuing year . Lodge was then lowered to the Second Degree , and finally to the First , and Bro . Glass , for the second and third time , declared W . M . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to appoin and invest his officers , which were as follows : Bros . S
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still greater honours ; ' for he ( Bro . Williams ) looked upon Bro . Brown as the representative of art amongst them . A brother of the lodge , anxious to testify individually to Bro . Brown ' s excellent qualities , asked his acceptance of a handsome gold watch , and nearly the whole of the brethren further desired to present him with a gold chain , to mark their high sense of his many excellent
qualities . This magnificent Albert chain , of chaste desigr , is perhaps one of the most unique extant . In the centre of the chain are inserted , between gold bezels set with flat crystals , three gold Aurei of thc Roman Empire , pronounced by distinguished numismatists to be rare specimens , and in a splendid state of preservation . Two of the coins are of the reign of the Emperor Domitian , 12 th
Caesar , date A . D . 81 to 9 6 , and the third of the Emperor Trajan , A . D . 9 8 to 117 . The coins were purchased at Sotheby ' s in 1875 , and formtd part of the collection of Augustus Langdon , Esq ., LL . B ., F . Z . S ., Trinity College , Cambridge , and Lincoln ' s Inn . Each of the bezels is set so as to rotate on pivots , in order to show reverse and obverse sides . The chain is of the pattern known as thc
fetter link , coupled with a small circular link , and to the drop links at the end is suspended a medallion beautifully engraved and bearing a suitable inscription , with the monogram " R . B . " on the other side . The chaste and elegant brooch presented to Mrs . Brown was also a gem in its way , and thoroughly unique in design . By an ingenious contrivance it can also be worn as a pendant or
neglige * . Thc brooch is also apropos in its construction , representing an artist's pallet in gold , with brushes , maul stick , and pigments . The tips ot the brushes are enamelled in colours , and the pigments on the pallet are depicted by gems , set transparently , viz ., opal , aqua marine , amethyst , turquoise , and almadine , whilst the head of the maul stick is surmounted by a pearl . There is an
appropriate inscription on the back of the brooch . Bro . Brown , in acknowledging the gifts , said he was sure the brethren would excuse him from making a speech on that occasion . He felt all heart and no words . When , twelve months since , it was prophesied that he would satisfy the brethren , he little dreamed that any feeble effort on his part would be recognised in this manner . It
could not be from anything in him , but from their love for the Merchants' Lodge . He must thank the brethren again and again , and hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would mete out to them the grace and goodness they had always shown to him . Bro . Brown then proposed "The ( Worshipful Master , " who responded in happy terms . " The Visitors , " given by the W . M ,, was
acknowledged by Bro . J . E . Jackson , W . M . 667 , and Bro . I . de Frece , Treas . 1502 . Bro . J . Cobham , P . M ., gave " The Installing Master , " acknowledged by Bro . R . Wilson , P . M . " The Worshipful P . M . ' s , " given by the W . M ., was responded to by Bro ,. Robinson , Cobham , McGeorge , Chudley , and Brown ; and "The Officers " by Bro . Councillor Peet , S . W . An excellent musical programme was
furnished by Bros . T . Foulkes , Pugmire , Hobart , and Skeaf , the last-named presiding at the piano . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —OniWednesday evening , the 28 th June , the Festival of St . John the Baptist was celebrated by the members of the Lodge of Fortitude dining together at the house of Bro . R . Haitley , theNorth Western Hotel , Morecambe . Between
forty and fifty members of the Craft ( including a few visitors who attended by invitation ) assembled , the W . M ., Bro . T . Atkinson , presiding , supported on the right by Bros . Dr . Moore , Count Pandolfini , W . C . Edmonds , H . Longman , W . M . 1051 ; and on the left by Bros . John Hatch , Sec . ; James Hatch , Treas . ; E . Simpson , W . King R . Bond , G . Kelland , and othcis . The
Dessert having been placed on the table , the Chairman , on rising to propose the first toast , said that owing to the fineness of the weather , he hoped short speeches would be the order of the even ' ng , an injunction which wns obeyed to the letter , the spoci hjs being short , pithy , and to the point . He then propo'ed "The Health of the Queen , " and also that of " The Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of
England , " both of which were received in the usual loyal manner | and with musical honours . The Chairman next proposed " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., the Grand Officers of England , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Moore . Bro . Dr . Moore , in responding , alluded to the
skill and ability displayed by both the noble lords in the discharge of their duties to the Craft , and to each of whom he was indebted , the former having honoured him by investing him with the badge and collar of an officer of thc Grand Lodge of England , and the latter had , as most of them knew , installed him within thc last twelve months into the Master ' s chair of thc Morecambe Lodge on its
consecration . With regard to the G . Lodge officers , and those of the Provincial Grand Lodge , all who had dealings wilh them , either by letter or in person , would bear him out when he said that their proceedings were marked with the greatest efficiency and courtesy . Bro . Simpson next proposed " The Health of the Chairman , their Worshipful Master , " which was received with hearty demonstration
and musical honours . The Chairman , in acknowledging the compliment , expressed the pleasure it had been to him to occupy the post of Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Fortitude . He thought the duties would have been more arduous , but he had been so well supported by his respective officers—than whom he did not think there were better in the North of England—that the duties had been
a positive pleasure to him . Bro . J . Hatch then proposed "Success to the Lancaster Lodges , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Longman , who acknowledged the compliment , and reciprocated most heartily the good wishes expressed by Bro . Hatch towards the Lancaster Lodges , and hoped the good fellowship which now existed between them , would go on to the end of thc chapter .
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Bro . James Hatch proposed " The . Health of the Wardens , " which was responded to by Bros . Taylor and Jowitt , with whose names the toast was coupled . Bro . Fenton , in complimentary terms , proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " both of whom acknowledged the toast , the former remarking that the funds of the lodge were in a very prosperous state ; they were not anxious to obtain
many new members , but would rather see the young lodges go on till they got nearer the prosperity and thc number of members enjoyed by the mother lodge . Bro . Kelland next proposed "The Visitors . " The toast was acknowledged by Bro . Count Pandolfini , who expressed his pleasure at being present , and the hearty welcome which had been extended to him , and hoped the Masonic
lodges in the district would go on and prosper . Bro . W . King proposed "The Junior Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . McRaitb . Bro . W . Hall proposed "The Masonic Press , " which was responded to by Bro . J . Atkinson ( "Freemason" ) , with whose name the toast was coupled . Bro . Bingham also responded . Bro . Dr . Moore gave the Tyler ' s toast , " To all poor and distressed Masons , " which
brought the after dinner proceedings to a close . LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . —The members of this old lodge had a grand "field day " on Thursday , the 22 nd June , when installation and picnic were fixed . The lodge was summoned for initiation and installation ceremonies at half past nine o ' clock in the morning , and shortly after that hour Bro . T . Dilcock ,
W . M ., took the chair , supported by Bros . H . Hunt , I . P . M . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., D . C ; W . J . Rowse , P . M . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . ; R . P . France , S . W . ; ] . Lecomber , J . W . ; R . Ing , P . M ., Treas . ; J . L . Houghton , Sec ; J . H . Martin , S . D . ; T . Boswell . J . D . ; G . Maxwell , S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; J . Bennekell , W . H . Menzies , W . Leatham , J . Phelau , J . Hine , C . Bond , P . Halme , D .
Quayle , A . Rankin , J . Gabriel , J . Milnes , R . Maddox , J . Prince , Williams , J . McCormack , A . Morrison , J . W . 157 ° * J- G . Hartley , W . H . Booth , S . B . Goodman , R . J . Wilkinson , J . McCall , A . R . Watt , and J . H . Burch . The visitors included Bros . T . Evans , P . M . 1356 , S . W . 1570 ; W . Cotterell , P . M . 123 : T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; T . Roberts , S . W . 67 ^;
W . Shorts , P . M . 724 ; H . J . Henochsberg , W . M . 1502 ; E . Kyle , P . M . 973 ; J . Healing , P . M . and Treas . 1264 ; W . Vaughan , W . M . 724 ; J . Rea , 1182 ; I . B . Myers , W . M . 1182 ; J . A . Edginton , P . M . 1182 ; ' D . Jackson , S . D . 673 ; and others . After Bro . " Dilcock , W . M ., had initiated two candidates , he immediately proceeded with the installation of Bro . R . P . France as his successor in
the chair of W . M ., a ceremony which he performed most satisfactorily and impressively . The officers who were subsequently invested were Bros . T . Dilcock , I . P . M . ; J , Lecomber , S . W . ; J . L . Houghton , I . W . ; R . Ing , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Boswell , Sec ; W . " Leatham , S . D . ; J . P . Pederson , J . D . ( by proxy ) -, G . Maxwell , I . O . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., D . C . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; I . Collas ,
S . S . ; J . H . Burch , J . S . ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . H . Hnnt , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Larse 1 , P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dilcock for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . After some sli ght refreshments at the close of business , the brethren , along with their wives , sisters , and sweethearts , started by special
omnibuses for the pretty village of Hale , which , after a lovely ride of about two hours , was reached in safety . Upwards of 100 were present , and the whole afternoon was of the most enjoyable kind . A substantial dinner was provided by " mine host" of the Childe of Hale in a large tent , and toast , sentiment , and presentation followed the repast . The W . M ., in fitting terms , proposed "The Queen , "
"The M . W . G . M ., & c , " "The D . G . M ., P . G . M . West Lancashire , and Oflicers of the Province , " responded to by Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed and received with great cordiality . In giving "Thc Installing Master , " thc W . M . took the opportunity of presenting Bro . Dilcock , I . P . M ., with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel as a token of the r < spect and esteem of thc
brethren . A similar compliment , it should be stated , was paid to Bro . Veale at the meeting in the morning , when he received a valuable jewel in recognition of his services as Organist . The toast of " The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bros . Cottrell , P . M . 223 ; and J . Healing , P . M ., Treas . 1264 . "The * Ladies , " responded to by Bro . T . Evans , P . M . 1356 , brought the toast list to a close , and
the happy pirty adjourned to the green , where dancing was kept up with spirit to the strains of Martin's band . The weather was fine during the afternoon , although rain began to fall before the " pick-nickers" reached Liverpool in the evening . WOOLWICH . Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —The installation of Bro . G . M .
Tapp , W . M . elect , in the chair of the above lodge , took place on Tuesday , the 27 th June last , at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . R . Croisdale , P . M ., & c , being the Installing Officer , and most admirably did he perform the important and impressive ceremony . Among the visitors present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . 913 ; Pidcock , P . M ., & c , 30 ° ; T . Ward , W . M .
700 ; T . W . Whitmarch , 1150 ; W . T . Vincent , W . M , elect 913 ; W . Weston , W . M . elect 1 S 36 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 1536 ; G . W . Reed , J . W . 13 ; T . S . Hellier , 153 6 ; Virgo , 700 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . After the new W . M . had been duly saluted by the brethren in order , by his wish , Bro . Croisdale invested the fol'owing brethren with the badges of their office : —W . T . Gamble , S . W .
F . J . Sales , J . W . ; S . Mutch , S . D . ; J . J . Donolly , J . D . ; E . Sweeny , I . G . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec . ; and H . E . Eves , Tyler . A very cordial vote of thanks was then moved to Bro . Croisdale for so well and ably performing the installation ceremony , which was ordered to bc inscribed in the minutes of the lodge , and then the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The banquet , which was a most superb
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one , took place at Bro . De Grey ' s house , the Freemasons ' Tavern , opposite the Dockyard Station , Bro . Mould . having charge of the service , which was as usual simply perfection . Upon the removal of the cloth , thc W . M ., i * J choice terms , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts which we need hardly say were loyally responded to . P . M * Croisdale then rose to propose " The Health of the W . M »
He said their esteemed Bro . Tapp had most ably filled the various offices of the lodge , and he felt sure that they all had great regard for him , and that under his efficient guidance the prosperity and happiness of the lodge would be secured . Bro . Tapp , in reply , said that until that even , ing he had held but a subordinate position in the lod ge , but now that he had been placed in thc position of W . M *
he hardly knew how sufficiently to thank them . He felt it to be a position that called upon him to uphold the dignity of the Craft , as well as the inviolability of its mysteries , and they might depend upon his best efforts to that end . The principles of Freemasonry had been beautifully described by a great American Freemason , who said " Al . though the origin of our fraternity is shrouded in darkness ,
and its history is to some extend obscure , yet we can confidently say it is the oldest society in the world , and weare equally sure its principles are based on pure morality ; its ethics are the ethics of Christianity ; its doctrines the doctrines of patriotism and brotherly love ; its sentiments the sentiments of exalted benevolence . Upon these points there can be no doubt ; whatever is good , and kind , and
Christianable , it encourages , and whatever is vicious , cruel , and oppressive it reprobates . " These he held to be the true principles of their Order , and as long as it was in his power he should endeavour to so carry them out that they would never regret placing him in the proud position as W . M . of the Florence Nightingale Lodge . In proposing " The Health of the Past Masters of and belonging to thc
Lodge , " the W . M . said they were the patriarchs of it ; they formed a cyclopedia for the benefit of thc lodge , for they not only told them what to do but how to do it . Bro . Sidney Clarke , in reply , said it was a source of great regret that Bro . Santi , the now I . P . M ., was not present to reply to the toast , but as the first duty of all was to obey the call to duty he could not be present , and he felt sure
they were sorry at his enforced absence . So far as thc Past Masters were concerned they always had the greatest pleasure in assisting an aspiring brother to the chair so worthily filled that day by Bro . Tapp . He had every confidence that their W . M . would do his duty in such a manner as to reflect honour upon the lodge , and that the Past Masters would do theirs by assisting both him and the
brethren generally in any difficulty that might occuf to them . The toast of " The Visitors " was then honoured , and in putting it the W . M . expressed the pleasure it gave him and the lodge to sec visitors . He felt proud to have by his side one who had initiated him into Freemasonry , and who was an honour to the Craft ; ht alluded to their distinguished Bro . P . M . Coupland . He asked them to do
honour to it , and coupled it with Bro . Coupland's name , who , in reply , expressed the gratification he felt at seeing his initiate in the chair , but would have liked to have heard Bvo . Pidcock respond to thc toast , because he was better known | among them than he was . Although circumstances had compelled him ( the speaker ) to leave the lodge , yet he assured them he was not an idle Mason ; he
now stood Steward for the Boys' School , and was happy to tell them that he should ^ next day , have thc pleasure of taking to thc Alexandra Park the nice little sum of £ 123 for that Institution . Bro . Pidcock as well briefly replied . Thc last toast was that of " The Officers , " to which Bros . Gamble , Sales , S . weeney , and Mutch severally replied , and then " God save the Queen " concluded . a most enjoyable affair .
¦ WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 764 ) . —The annual installation of officers in connection with this lodge , took place on Tuesday , the 13 th ult . Bro . W . T . Tate was installed the W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being most imprcssiiely performed , in the presence of a full lodge , by Bro . Coxon , P . M . The other oflicers were Bros . Casebourne ,
I . P . M . ; Eisher , S . W . ; Tweedy , J . W . ; Harpley , Treas . ; Covvper , Sec . -, Lane , S . D . ; Merryweather , J . D .: Young , Org . ; Garry , I . G . ; Atkinson , Tyler ; and Tweddell and Bamlett , Stewards . The banquet , which was of a sumptuous description , was held at the Royal Hotel , Bro . Gallon ' s , several influential brethren of the province and neighbouring lodges being amongst the
guests . CARDIFF —Bute Lodge ( No . 9 60 ; . —The installation of Bro . T . G . Glass , P . P . G . P ., as W . M . for the ensuing jear , took place on the 26 th ult ., as St . John the Baptist ' s Day fell this year upon Saturday . A cloud of gloom was cast over this usual interesting ceremony by the death of the beloved brother , the Bight Worshipful
Provincial Grand Master , Theodore Mansel Talbot , of Margam Park , Consequently , all observances of a festive nature were entirely set aside , and nothing but thc urgent and formal business of the lodge was entered into . Lodge was cpen in due form by the Worshipful Master , Bro . S . Weichert , Past Provincial G . S . D ., at four o ' clock , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , lodge
was then opened in the Second Degree , when two worthy brethren were passed , after which the ceremony of installation commenced . Bro . Glass was led to the chair by Past Master Bro . Thomas , and having sworn to obey the ancient charges , was duly obligated , after which the lodge was raised to the Third or Sublime Degree . A Board ot Installed Masters having been formed , the new W . M .
was formally advanced to the chair . All Master Maso ns . vere now readmitted , and Bro . Glass was , for the fi rst time , declared W . M . for the ensuing year . Lodge was then lowered to the Second Degree , and finally to the First , and Bro . Glass , for the second and third time , declared W . M . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to appoin and invest his officers , which were as follows : Bros . S