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worked hard fpr the sacred causa of Charity , and it was unanimously hoped that he might long bo spared to wear this handsome memento of a most remarkable year . The accessions to Masonry during his year of office had exceeded those of his predecessors in any of the past twenty years , and the Past Master ' s jewel was voted to him out of the Lodge funds as a mark of esteem and respect , and in appreciation of his services as W . M . during the past year , he being the twenty-seventh Master of the King Harold Lodge since its consecration by Bro . Terry , on 27 th September 1870 .

Bro . Metcalfe is a man of deeds rather than words , but he found sufficient ; eloquent language to express his hearfelt thanks to the Brethren for the unvaried kindness and support they had given him during his year o £ office . . . It was resolved that a testimonial be presented to Bro . Thomas Beilly

P . M ., in consideration of his long services to the Lodge as Secretary , and that ten guineas be taken from the Lodge funds , and supplemented by voluntary contributions , in furtherance of that object , Bro . Beilly being shortly about to lay down the Secretary's pen , and seek that rest which his advanced age amply justifies .

Bro . John Mark P . M ., and Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . P . P . G . D . spoke in support of the motion , stating that they had known Bro . Beilly as Secretary for many years . The motion was put and carried unanimously , and a Committee consisting of the W . M ., I . P . M ., Treasurer and other Past Masters was asked if they would kindly carry out the intention of the resolution . The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren retired to a banquet , served up in Bro . 3- W . , Nash ' s well known enjoyable style .

The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the evening was enlivened by vocal and instrumental music .

LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . UPON the first regular meeting after the three months recess the proceedings in connection with this Lodge were honoured by the presence of Bro . Capt . Clement B . N . Beswicke-Boyds Deputy Provincial Grand Master who , in spite of the miserable weather , put iu an early appearance and witnessed an initiation . Other distinguished visitors were also present .

The name of Bro . Joseph Bichardsori , Longsight , a former member of the Ashbury Lodge , No . 1459 , was submitted to the ballot , and being successful , he was admitted as a joining member . An election of Officers afterwards took place , with the result that Bro . Hy . Sheard S . W . was unanimously chosen as W . M .-elect .

An adjournment was made to rooms in the immediate neighbourhood , where the Brethren were joined by their lady friends , a very pleasant evening being spent .

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ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 167 . ON Thursday , at' the Court House , Harlesden , Bro . A . Williams P . M W . M ., F . S . Priest W . M . 1637 S . W ., W . H . Handover J . W ., W . B Hillier P . M . Preceptor , S . Hussey P . M . acting Secretary , G . Chapman Treas S . D ., Bev . F . J . Greenwood J . D ., E . H . Tompsett I . G ., W . Herring , J Wynman , and T . Whitway .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and the W . M . intimated his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Herring offered himself as candidate and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced and the ceremony rehearsed , after which the W . M . gave the charge , the whole of the work being rendered to the satisfaction of those present .

The Lodge was called off and on . Besuming the working Bro . Hillier Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked tho first and second sections of the lecture . Bro . Priest was elected W . M . for next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Barnes's , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , W ., Bro . T . Mogford W . M . 2362 W . M ., W . H . Handover S . W ., A . L . Butters P . M . J . W ., H . Debano P . M . Preceptor , B . J . Bogers P . M . Treasurer Deputy Preceptor acting Secretary , Barnes S . D ., Tucker

P . M . J . D ., E . J . Rotters I . G ., Wynman , and G . Weaver . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dehane acting as candidate , after which tho W . M . gave the charge . The Lodge was called ofi and on . Bro . Tucker was entrusted and thc ceremony of raising rehearsed in his favour .

After the completion of the work the W . M . was complimented on the ability he had displayed . Bro . Handover was chosen to preside at the next meeting .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1306 . THE annual supper of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Thursday , 19 th ult ., at the Queen Victoria Tavern , Exmouth Street , Stepney . It had been arranged to hold the snme some months ago , but on account of the death of Mrs . Holmes , the wife of the W . M . of the Mother Lodge , it was postponed .

Bro . C . J . Holmes occupied the chair , and Bro . W . Harper the vice-chair , being supported by many of the best known Masons of the district . After supper the Chairman proposed the Loyal and ono or two other

toasts , which were duly responded to . He also mentioned that the meetings of this Lodgo of Instruction would now be held weekly at 8 o ' clock-each Thursday evening , and invited all Brethren in want of instruction to attend . During the evening some excellent songs were sung .

TERRIER'S LODGE OF * INSTRUCTION . THE regular weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester Street , Kennington , at 3 . ' o ' clock , when there were present : —Bros . Ernest Sinclair P . M . W . M .,

Almaio S . W ., F . Holden Treasurer J . W ., C . Wise P . M . S . D ., Holland XD ., D . White I . G ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , and a goodly number of other members . The Lodge , which meets regularly from 3 to 5 o ' clock , was opened sharp

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to time , and the minutes of the last meeting ( which contained reference to an outlay for a wreath as a tribute of respect for a deceased member , Bro . Chas . Compton , one of tho founders of the Lodge ) were read and unanimously confirmed . The LoJge was opened in tho second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising was most effectively rehearsed , including the traditional history and full explanation of the tracing bmrd . After resuming in the first degree the ceremony of initiation was also well rendered , Bro . Harry Wright being the candidate .

Bro . Amaio was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The usefulness of this Lodge , which is almost unique as being an afternoon , instead of an evening one , is manifested , says the " South London Observer , " by the numerous attendance of its members , and this at a timo of the year when many Lodges close down for the summer season . It is so weil Officered that such a result cannot be wondered at , and our contemporary anticipates for it a very useful future .

TRUTH CHAPTER , No . 1458 . rriHE regular meeting was held at the Mosley Hotol , Manchester , on JL Thursday , 26 th ult ., Companion Councillor Samuel I . Mills Z . Bros . Bichard Brewer Welch and William Cottrill , both of tho Truth Lodge , No . 1458 , wore exalted into the degree of the Holy Boyal Arch , after which an

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election of Officers took ulace . with the result that Comn . Mills wns phncpn election of Officers took place , with the result that Comp . Mills was chosen as the future Z ., Comp . Bobert Caldwell was re-elected for the position of H ., and Comp . Geo . T . Lenard for that of J ., Comp . Thos . Hy . Hall P . Z . succeeding Comp . Hellewell as Treasurer , Comp . H . G . Ward P . S ., and Comp . Wm . Eichardson S . N . Business over , the Companions adjourned to supper , which was succeeded by Loyal and Arch toasts , these being interspersed with songs , recitations , & c .

MARE ! MASONRY

GRANVILLE LODGE , No . 390 . A MEETING was held at the Masonic Bjoms , Park S ; reet , Deal , on Tuesday , 17 th ult ., when Bro . H . G . Frost W . M . presided . Bro . J . W . Court P . M . subsequently assumed the chair , and performed the ceremony of advancement in a very able manner .

The Harmony Lodge , No . 156 , Plymouth , has commemorated the Queen ' s long and glorious reign by sending to the Hon . Treasurer ( Mr . W . H . Alger ) of the South Devon ancl Bast Cornwall Hospital , through their Charity Steward , Bro . Charles

Stuart Stebbing , a cheque for twenty-live guineas , to secure a life governorship of the hospital , and the name of Mrs . Charles Stuart Stebbing , wife of the present W . M . and Charity Steward , has been placed on the list of life governors , as desired by the Lodge .

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Freemasonry , says the " Keystone , " in all times past , has been its absolute independence , its sturdy purpose never to seek to proselyte or make friends of the profane . This is a part of the unwritten law of the Craft—a branch of the Masonic law which we should

most carefully conserve . Notwithstanding , therefore , you may not be able to find it asserted in any printed Constitutions of Freemasonry that a Brother may not ask a profane to be made a Mason , this is as much the law of Masonry as if it were formally

enacted . It is a , part of the unwritten law , which it is not permissible to transgress . And yet this law is shamefully violated every day , and simply that dollars may be added to the coffers of the Lodge . This transgression of law will bririg'its own punishment in the destruction of the beautiful edifice .

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