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Lodge having been opened by the VV . M . and the minutes of the last regular meeting and a lodge of emergency read and confirmed , Bro . J . S . VVebb , S . VV ., the VV . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . by Bro . Toby , P . M ., to receive the benefit of installation . The VV . M . then regularly opened a Board of Installed Masters , and placed Bro . Webb in the chair of K . S . in proper form . The Board of

Installed Masters having been regularly closed , the workingtoolsof the Three Degrees were presented to the VV . M ., and the addresses to the officers given b y Bro . C . G . Purkis , P . M ., in his usual perfect style . ' 1 he VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Baskett , I . P . M . ; Butter , S . VV . ; Hann , J . VV . ; Purkis , Sec ; Andrews , Treas . ; Legg , D . C ; ft . Tolcman , S . D . ; C . Toleman , J . D . ;

Maunder , I . G . ; S . Cox , P . M ., and li . li . Samson , Stwds . ; and J . Keech , Tyler . The lodge having been closed the brethren adjourned to banquet when the usual toasts were given and a p leasant evening spent . In proposing the toast of the evening Bro . Toby , P . M ., mentioned that the lodge might feel themselves lucky in getting such an experienced Master as Bro .

Webb to preside over them ; and as a proof of the active spirit of the VV . M . he mentioned that bsesides being VV . M . of this lodge Bro . VVebb held at the present time the corresponding offices in his chapter and in his Mark Lodge . Bro . Webb feelingly returned thanks and expressed his intention of doing all in his power to promote the interests of the lodge and to instruct his officers and brethren .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —A " Lewis" Presentation to the W . M . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . G . J . Pepprell , when there were also present Bros . ] . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Bradney , P . M . ; J . Dodge , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . A .

Goss , jun ., P . M . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M . ; John Lane , LP . M . ; B . Knight , S . VV . ; S . Garcia , J . VV . ; F . S . Hex , Sec ; M . Wicks , S . D . ; , T . Priest , J . D . ; R . Letheren , I . G . ; G . Rowland , D . C . ; VV . Hill , I . Taylor , VV . Sadler , VV . E . 'Taylor , H . C . Bolt , J . VV . McKellar , T . H . Wills , F . J . Grossman , J . E . Newton , Tyler ; and others . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree and

the minutes of the last regular lodge read and confirmed , Bro . J . Lane , I . P . M ., rose to make a personal statement in relation to the VV . M . and the lodge . Adverting to the fact that their esteemed VV . M . had had a son and heir born at thc last lodge night ( Jan . Sth ) , which event occured during thc very hour the VV . M . was occupying the chair of K . S ., lie stated that the brethren had resolved to

commemorate thc event , which appeared to be almost , if not entirely , unique in Masonry , by presenting the VV . M . with a silver goblet , and hc had thc honour , and felt it to be a very great pleasure personally and on behalf of thebrethren in asking thc VV . M . to accept thc same as a token of their fraternal esteem and affection . 'The iroblct , which was procured by Bro . S . Garcia , I . W .,

bore the following inscription engraved thereon , a copy of which , printed in gold on a handsome card by Bro . S . Sandison , vvas also handed tothe VV . M .: " February 12 th , A . IJ . 1 SS 4 , A . 1 .. 3884- Presented by thc members of thc Jordan Lodge of Freemasons , No . 1402 , Torquay , to thc VV . Bro . C . J . Pepprell , VV . M ., in commemoration of thc birth of his son , Russell George Lewis , which occurred whilst thc

brethren were assembled in open lodge under the presidency of the Master on January Sth , A . l ) . 1 S 84 , A . l .. S A- " Bro . B . Knight , S . W ., proposed , and Bro . J . Dodge , P . M ., Treas ., seconded a resolution , which was unanimously agreed to , that a record of the presentation should be entered on the minutes of thc lodge . This was warmly supported by Bros . J . Chapman , J . Murray , VV . Bradney , A . T .

Blarney , K S . Hex , M . Wicks , and others , who testified to the good feeling which characterised the members of the Jordan Lodge , and the high estimation in which thc W . M . was held b y the brethren . Bro . G . J . Pepprell , the VV . M ., in rcplysaidhe was iiuite unable to express his feelings on that occasion , thc _ whole thing having come upon him as a surprise , not having the slightest idea that anything of thc kind was in

contemplation , the brethren having kept their secret well ; and although he did not feci that hc had deserved thc high honour thc brethren had thus conferred on him , he wished to thank them most sincerely for their valuable gift , and assured them that hc should prize it very much , and hoped that it might descend to his son and his son ' s son as a proof of the esteem and fraternal fellowship of the members of thc

Jordan I . odge ; and ( as had been previousl y expressed by Bro . Lane ) if it should please the G . A . O . T . U . to spare his boy ' s life , that hc and many of thc brethren might have thc filcasurc of seeing him initiated into Freemasonry in that odge . The W . M . ' s remarks were warmly received and nnrtl

.-indpil-The next business was to vote a sum of £ 5 5 s . to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be put on the list of the VV . M ., Bro . G . J . Pepprell , who was going up as Steward on 26 th inst . A candidate for initiation having been duly proposed and other routine business transacted , the lodge was closed in due form .

MOLD . —Sir Watkin Lodge ( No . 1477 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the nth inst ., at 4 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . j . Lewis , assisted by the following officers : Bros . J . S . Swift , I . P . M . ; James Salmon , P . M . ; John Corbett , P . M ., Treas . ; G . H . Adams , S . VV . ; Wm . Roberts , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Williams ,

S . D . ; J . Edwards , J . D . ; John Beasley , I . G . ; John Young , Org . ; and upwards of 15 brethren . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . H . G . Little , 1 G 74 ; T . L . Lovelady , 721 ; T . G . Musgrave , 7 C 0 ; A . J . Brearton , P . M . ; and J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( Freemason ) . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bros . T . Parry and T . S . Adams were raised to the Sublime Degree

of a M . M . by Bro . James Salmon , P . M ., in a very efficient manner . This being the election meeting , Bro . G . H . Adams was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . J . Corbett being again voted Treasurer . After the transaction of the usual routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards dined together and spent the evening very pleasantly .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — An emergency meeting of the members of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . Bro . J . L . Shrapnell , W . M ., vvas in his place , and opened the proceedings , and during the afternoon

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there were present Bros . VV . Savage , I . P . M . ; R . Burgess , S . VV . ; J . M . Boyd , J . W . ; J . B . Mackenzie , Prov . G . S . D ., Treas . ; O . VV . Sanderson , S . D . ; ] . Orr Marples , I . G . ; J . J . Monk , Org . ; H . Round and E . H . Allen , Stwds . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present included Bros . John Cobham , P . M . 241 and 13 S 0 ; Tudor Rogers , E . Graham , T . L . Duncan , W . Briscoe , G . St . John Dwiglit , H . Fineberg-, J . Fineberg , J . H . Light , C Dottridge , Owen Dacroy , T . F . Doyle , ) . Ravvsthorne , J .

Chambers , D . Fleming , A . Mines , P . M . 1052 ; D . dimming , G . E . Carroll , A . Harrison , Eaton Batty , VV . J . Campion , B . Hughes , R . VVatterson , and P . Buck . The visitors included Uros . A . A . Baker , 947 ; C . Copeman , 7 SG ; and F . Hawkins , 1013 . Mr . Thomas Henry Wilde vvas initiated , and Bro . Carroll raised in the course of the afternoon , the work of the two

degrees being most admirably conducted by the VV . M ., Bro . Shrapnell , who received valuable and efficient help from his officers . After the usual "trifling , foolish banquet " a capital variety programme of songs , duets , pianoforte solos , imitations , & c , was given by Bros . Eaton Batty , Dr . J . B . Macpherson , Gale St . John , J . Orr Marples , Dr . E . H . Allen , H . Fineberg , J . Fineberg , ( . J . Monk , VV .

Savage , and others . Another emergency meeting was held on Monday afternoon , the iSth inst ., at the same place , when Bro . Dunbar , about to proceed to Australia with " Fun on the Bristol " Company , travelled all the way from London to receive his Third Degree previous to starting on his voyage to the Antipodes . _^_

HEBBURN-ON-TYNE . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 1 C 43 ) . —On Wednesday afternoon , 13 th inst ., thebrethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall for the purpose of celebrating the installation of Bro . S . Chadwick , S . VV ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a large gathering of the brethren , amongst whom were Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec ; j . McCuIIoch , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . 'G . Mabane ,

P . P . G . S . D . ; John Moult , VV . M . 48 ; J . G . Smith , I . P . M . 4 S ; C . McNamara , I . P . M . 97 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Thomas Binks , VV . M . 240 ; J . Probert , P . M . 424 ; J . Ponder , P . M . 1119 ; II . Colder , I . P . M . 1119 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . ; F . Mitchell , P , M . ; VV . Eckford , P . M . ; and J . C . Moor , VV . M . 97 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened in due form by Bro .

George Hardy , VV . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Bro . Chadwick was presented by Bro . Wraith , the senior P . M . of the lodge , to receive at the hands of Bro . Hardy the benefits of installation . Bro . Hardy having in a very impressive manner installed his successor in the chair' of K . S ., and given the various charges , the VV . M . proceeded to appoint

and invest his oflicers as follows : Uros . G . I lardy , I . P . M ., D . C . ; C . VV . Nevvlands , S . VV . ; VV . Atkinson , J . VV . ; F . VV . Pittuck , Sec . ; James McCuIIoch , P . M ., Treas . ; F . West , S . D . ; H . Parker , J . D . ; George Richardson , I . G . ; R . Paxton and Dobinson , Stwds . ; and R . Murray , Tyler . 'The lodge was afterwards closed in due form , and thc brethren dined together at thc Ellison House Hotel ( Bro . A . A . Hall's ) .

RAWTENSTALL . — Hardman Lodge ( No . 194 S ) . —The installation meeting was held and the festival of St . John thc Evangelist celebrated at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , on the nth inst ., when , after the usual preliminaries , Uro . 'Thomas Jackson , D . C , installed Bro . George Turner Hardman as W . M . of thc lodge for the ensuing twelve months , the following brethren being afterwards invested as

the oflicers : Bros . John Kenyon , S . VV . ; William Halstead , J . VV . ; George Edward Hardman , I . P . M . ; Richd . Barrow , Chap . ; William VVallwork , 'Treas . ; Joseph Harling , Sec ; James B , Peacock , S . D . ; Henry Hunt , J . D . ; William J . Dunkin , Org . ; Peter Moore and William Haworth , Stewards ; William II . Eastwood , I . G . ; and George Sandham , 'Tyler .

The following visiting brethren were present : Uros . John de Dcmington , I . P . M . 115 ; VV . Stephenson , P . M ., II . Hargreaves , S . VV ., Robert Green , George II . Duckworth , James Clark , all of 21 s ; Isaiah Moorliousc , P . M ., | ohn Ramsbottom , P . M ., John Nuttall , P . M ., James Ingham , P . M .. M . J . Lonsdale , S . D ., j . II . Lord , I . G ., Joseph Haworth , all of 274 ; lames Hall , P . M ., John VV ,

Booth , P . M ., Jonas Southurst , S . VV ., Atkinson Sutcliffe , J . VV ., all of 2 S 3 ; John Stewart , VV . M ., Robert Stewart , Jonathan Nuttall , S . VV ., George Calvert , Sec , all of 2 S 6 *; A . Miline , P . G . A . D . C , 1012 ; John Royston , P . M ., Richd . Rushton , P . M ., both of 1145 ; S . Horrocks , P . M ., T . Wolstenholme , S . W ., and II . Imeson , P . M ., all of 1634 . The lodge being closed , the brethren , about Co in number ,

adjourned to the banquet room , which was tastefully laid out , and partook of the good things provided for them by Bro . Hornsby , the host , the banquet being served in a very efficient manner and giving every satisfaction . After removing the cloth , the brethren enjoyed a very agreeable

evening , the usual toasts being responded to with Masonic honours in excellent style , under the direction of Bro . Jackson , D . C . Thc evening was enlivened by songs , rendered in a first-class manner by Bros . J . Ramsbottom , J . Taylor , J . Hall , H . Hunt , W . Haworth , and others , accompanied by Bro . VV . J . Dunkin on the piano and harmonium .

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH .-High Peak Lodge ( No . 1952 ) . —The second anniversary of this lodge , when Bro . James C Hyde , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , vvas installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year , vvas held in the lodge room , at the Town Hall , on Monday , the nth inst . The attendance was large , more than 50 brethren from neighbouring lodges being present . Those who are aware of Bro .

H y de ' s exertions in the cause of Masonry in Chapcl-cn-le-Frith will feel that the members of this lodge have shown their appreciation of his services in electing him to preside over their meetings during the next twelve months , and will wish him every success during his term of office . After the ordinary lodge business had been concluded , the installation ceremony was proceeded with , the Installing

Master being Bro . I . Ii . Jones , VV . M ., P . G . S . B ., assisted by Bro . J . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., and Bro . James Whitehead , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C The officers were invested by Bro . R . Darwin , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., as follows : Bros . T . E . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . B . Boycott , S . VV . ; Jos . Heathcott . J . W . ; R . TI . Hyde , Treas . ; J . St . Leger , Sec ;

J . D . bimpson , S . D . ; Jos . Lingard , J . D . ; J . Hallam , I . G . ; E . Walker , Org . ; and J . Whitehead , D . C . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured at the banquet which followed the lodge proceedings , Bro . T . E . Jones , I . P . M ,, proposed the toast of " The VV . M ., " adding that the office to which he had been elected was a high and a responsible one , but that he had

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no doubt that he ( liro . Hyde ) would discharge the duties as zealously as he fulfilled those of his former positions . Bro . Hyde having responded , "The Health of the I . P . M . " was pioposed by Bro . Heathcote , J . VV ., and acknowledged by Bro . Jones . " 'The Installing Masters " was proposed by Bro . Ferguson , P . M ., and responded to by Uro . Wright , P . M . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " vvas coupled with the names of Uro . Chadwick ,

Prov . G . Sec . East Lanes ., and liro . J . VV . Lowe , 67 , VV . M . 1253 , and Bro . Lowe responded . The remaining toasts were "The Oflicers of the I . odge , " responded to by Bro . Boycott ; " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Uro . Bramvvell , P . M ., and responded to by Uro . Glossop ; and the Tyler's toast . Bro . Greenwood , who acted as accompanist during the evening , and Bro . Smith added to the pleasures of the company by some admirably rendered songs .

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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 19 th inst . Present : Uros . Tonkin , VV . M . ; Goffin , S . VV . ; Uottle , J . VV . ; Cottebrune , Preceptor * , Masefield , S . D . ; Mason , J . D . ; Orpe , I . G . ; Bassington , Hon . Treas . ; Cross , Hon . Sec . ; Cobham , Alison , Bond , Collens , Harris , Smith , Forscutt , Balchin , VV . H . Uaker , and Stroud .

Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Uro . Forscutt being the candidate . The VV . M . resigned his position to Uro . Uond , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing , after opening the lodge in the Second Degree , Uro . Stroud being the candidate . Uro .

Tonkin resumed his position as VV . M ., and opened the lodge in the 'Third Degree . Lodge was closed down , and the J . VV . vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . l . odgc was then closed In perfect harmony . A meeting of the Faith Masonic Charities' Association vvas then held , and the ballot taken proved in favour of Bro . G . F . Edwards . .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the iSth inst . at thc Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praed-strcet , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . G . Read , P . M . 511 , W . M . ; J . Collings , P . M . 511 , S . VV . ; Capt . A . Nicols , I . P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , J . VV . ; II . Dehane , I . P . M . 1541 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Hardy , S . I ) . ; F . Chandlcr ,

J . D . ; C . S . Mote , I . G . j VV . Death , Stwd . ; D . Gellison , P . M . 1425 ; VV . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; VV . II . Chalfo . it , VV . M . 1425 ; M . S . Speigel , P . M . iSS ; C . Andrews , P . M . 77 ; J . T . Mickelburgh , P . M . 1425 ; H . Purdue , W . M . S 34 ; B . J . Cuthbertson , P . M . 27 ' ; VV . II . Gulliford , P . M . 1017 . I . P . M . ir , i 4 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; K . A . Dutton , I ' . M . 17 G ; C . II . VVood , VV . Harris , E . F .

Ferris , C Breitbart , J . Laurence , II . P . Gilbert , F . Goswell , C . Vandyk , C . Botley , VV . Perry , D . Stroud , C . Horton , J . R . Phillips , G . Simpson , F . Swain , VV . Cruttcnden , VV . Middleweek , VV . Robinson , M . J . Green , I . Chapman , J . J . Thomas , VV . R . Hatton , J . Cammell , T . C . Edmunds , J . 'Temple , li . E . Cursons , T . Artand , and VV . Honncyball . Visitors * . Bros . F . Gulliford , 1 O 14 ; E .

Reynolds , 1 ( 114 ; Rev . VV . Francis , S . VV . 1974 ; Chas . Hunter , 1974 ; C C . Gibby , 1 C 5 S ; Hugh King , 160 ; R , White , 132 S ; VV . J . Bowles , S 34 ; ( . Bailey , 1 S 05 ; R . Fletcher , 901 ; A . La Coste , Union Masonic ; and J . Grecnway , 1260 . 'The lodge was opened in due form and thc minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge

was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First , and the seven Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the following : Uros . II . P . Gilbert , 1 S 2 S ; II . Purdue , S . VV . S-4 ; VV . Death , 511 ; VV . II . Chalfont , VV . M . 1425 ; M . S . Speigel , P . M . iSS ; J . Collings , P . M . 511 ; and A . Hardy , 201 . l . odgc vvas then called off and on and resumed to the Second Degree , and

the five Sections were worked by Bros . C . S . Mote , 1732 ; Capt . A . Nicols , I . P . M . 1974 ; M . S . Speigel , P . M . iSS ; C . Andrews , P . M . 77 ; and E . A . Dutton , P . M . 1 C 7 . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Uro , R , E . Cursons , 1681 ; T . C . Edmunds , 1507 ; and J . Collings , P . M . 511 , worked the three Sections . Lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and a cordial vote lo Uro . Read for

presiding and the brethren who had worked the Sections was unanimously carried . An invitation was received from the Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction asking thc members to work the Fifteen Sections , which vvas accepted , and the Sections at once filled up . 'The following were elected

joining members : Bros , the Rev . William Francis , S . VV . IT ) 7 4 ; Chas . Hunter , 1974 ; Joseph Bailey , 1 S 05 ; C . C Gibbey , 1 G 5 S ; R . Fletcher , 901 ; A . La Coste , Union Masonic ; Joseph Grecnway , Hugh King , 1 G 0 ; Richard White , 132 S ; and VV . J . Bowles , S 34 . The lodge was then closed in thc usual manner .

SELWYN LODGE ( No . * 1901 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich Green , when there were present Bros . Povvles , VV . M . ; Cattermole ' S . VV . ; Dale , J . VV . ; Anderson , S . D . ; Wills , J . D . ; Wimble , I . G . ; Bellis , Preceptor ; Eagle , Sec ; also Bros . Talis , Hook , Burnett , Hansen , Christiansen , Benedctti , Wallis , Thomas , Andrew , Gurncy , Macnaghten , Eedle , and

others . Thc lodge having been opened in due form and thc minutes read , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Eeo'le acting acting as candidate . The First Section of the Lecture was then worked b y Uro . Thomas , after which Bro . Cattermole was elected VV . M . for the ensuing Friday , and the lodge vvas closed . This lodge of instruction , although it has only been established a few years , has formed a Benevolent Association of over 40 members in order to assist thc Masonic Charities .

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , there being present Bros . Skug , W . M . ; Johnson , I . P . M . ; Paton , S . VV . ; Forster , J . VV . ; also Bros . Baker , Spencer , Gartley , Lecquire , Gardner , Sims , Temple , Fitzer ,

Runacres , Eidmans , Sutton , and Smith . The lodge vvas opened in due form and the minutes of last lodge meeting were read and cofirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the questions leading to Third Degree were answered by Bro . 'Temple . 'The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Temple actihe * as candidate . The