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be always found doing his very best to forward its interests . At the supper which followed , the health of Bro . Malyn was heartily drank . Among thoso present on the interesting occasion was the Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . Railing P . A . G . D . C ) , Bros . Kellett , Inman P . M ., Fuller P . M ., Lake P . M ., Letch J . W ., Davey S . D ., Johnstone J . D ., A . Piggin I . G ., Suckling , Folliott , Moore , Clayden , Hutley , & o .

IN a recent report of the proceedings of this flourishing Lodgo wo stated that the members had secured for their headquarters the Masonio Rooms , at the Greyhound , Richmond , as tha increase , in membership had necessitated further accommodation than could be provided at the Station Hotel , where the Lodge was originally located . Now it is matter of Masonic History that the popular

THE RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 .

Harmony Lodge , No . 255 , holds its meetings at the Greyhound , at wbiuli Uusteliy it ulaiiua sundry opeoiftl privilngoa . Lodge Harmony meets on the Tnesday nearest the full moon , and those who are in the habit of studying the progress of the " parish lantern " will know that Tuesday last presented its claims to the brethren of 255 . Under these circumstances Lodge 2032 had to make other arrangements ,

and , as a consequence—the necessary dispensation having been granted—we found the members assembled afc the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , where Bro . Bennett , a worthy successor to Bro . John Brill , had made every provision for their accommodation . Lodge was opened at 4 p . m . by Bro . H . Sapsworth W . M ., who was supported by Bros . E . Dare I . P . M ., J . Marjason S . W ., A . Crew J . VV .,

Forster Reynolds P . M . Treasurer , G . C . Rowland Secretary , A . Aldin S . D ., T . Covill J . D ., R . H . Messum D . C , J . Aldridge I . G ., S . Abel and F . Nash Stewards , B . Blasby P . M ., 0 . 1 . Digby P . M . Amongst the visitors were Bros . W . Carter P . M . 141 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , T . Butler 55 , E . H . Davies I . G . 1793 , W . W . Lee 1897 . After the Lodge had been formally constituted , and the minntes of last meeting

read and confirmed , advance was made , aud Bros . Syrett , Amy , and Hopkins , candidates , satisfactorily passed examination , and were raised to the sublime degree . There were two candidates for initiaation , Mr . Harry Laker , who was proposed by Brother Walker , and seconded by Brother Phillips ; and Mr . John Jones Pouting , proposed by Brother Downes P . M ., seconded by Bro . Reynolds P . M .

Treasurer . The ballot was in favour of these candidates , and they were separately introdnced and received the benefit of Masonio light . The W . M . conducted all the ceremonies in an essentially praiseworthy manner , while the officers showed proficiency in all that was required of them . Some home matters of interest were discussed ; it was thought desirable thafc now the Lodge was in

possession of all the accommodation they conld desire , the heavy restriction laid on would-be members in connection with fche joining fee shonld receive consideration . A notice of motion to this effect will therefore be brought before the Lodge at the nexfc meeting . The case of the distressed family of a deceased brother , late a member of the Lodge , was next considered , with result that a snm of £ 10 10 s

TTttn voted from the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge . We congratulate the members ; in the firsfc place on their having established such a fund , and secondly on the liberality displayed on this occasion in its disbursement . Shortly afterwards Lodge was closed . The banquet was admirably served by Bro . Bennett , and the after proceedings were of a specially agreeable character . We sincerely congratulate Bro . Sapsworth on the success of the gathering .

QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE , No . 2076

THE Lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , 3 rd January , at 5 p . m . Present : —Bros . Lient .-Col . S . C . Pratt W . M ., W . M . Bywater P . G . S . B . S . W ., Professor T . Hayter Lewis J . W ., G . W . Speth Secretary , Rev . C J . Ball J . D ., R . F . Gould P . G . D . P . M . and D . C , W . H . Rylands P . G . Steward , 0 . Kupferschmidt , Dr . B . W . Richardson , and F . H . Goldney P . G . D . ; also the following members of the Correspondence Circle : Bros . G . W . Taylor , F . Weiss , F . A .

Powell , Professor J . W . Driver , J . J . Pakes , J . Newton , F . King , E . Storr , Max Mendelssohn , R . A . B . Preston , R . A . Gowan , H . Warner , and 0 . F . Hogard P . G . Standard Bearer . Bro . T . Hayter Lewis , who had been absent at fche lasfc meeting , was invested as J . W . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted . The report shows during the year an addition of five members to the Lodge , and 305

fco the Correspondence Circle ; cash receipts upwards of £ 750 , and an expenditure of £ 736 , of which some £ 350 is absorbed in printing the Transactions , & c , and close upon £ 100 iu postages alone . We have sought in vain for a single penny spent in refreshment , and are convinced that no subscriber to this Lodge can lay his finger on one item of expenditure to whioh any reasonable , or . even captious ,

critic could object . The income , which is now a large one , is wholly devoted to the furtherance of the peculiar objects of this Lodge , viz ., the spread of Masonic Literature of a high class . Two Grand Lodges , one District Grand Lodge , two private Lodges , and 39 brothers were elected members of the Correspondence Circle , in all 44 candidates , bringing the total of instrants up to 795 . We append a

list . Grand Lodge of Sonth Australia , Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , District Grand Lodge Malta , Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , London , and St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1039 , Lichfield ; Bros . W . R . Dyer , Waitangi , Tasmania , 618 ; Hon . S . G . Way , Chief Justice , Pro Grand Master South Australia ; J . Wilkinson , Herberton , North Queensland , VV . M . 1978 ; Heerjeebhoy , Manookjee Rustomjee , J . P ., District Grand

Secretary Bengal , Calcutta ; T . H . De Roos , Johannesburg , Transvaal ; E . S . Latimer , Wilmington , North Carolina ; Ladislas de Malczowioh , Buda . Pest , Hungary ; J . E . Oram , Dublin , 357 ; J . L . Van Toll , Lausanno , Switzerland ; VV . J . Wallace , Edinburgh , 44 ; A . C . Quick , Guernsey , 108 ; Major J . J . Ross , Penzance , P . P . G . S . B . Cornwall

W . K . Baker , Penzance , P . P . G . D . Cornwall ; W . W . Vincent , Leicester , VV . M . 1391 ; T . M . Wilkinson , Lincoln , P . P . G . W . Lincolnshire ; J . SutclifFe , Grimsby , P . P . G . W . Lincolnshire ; It . G . Salmon , Newcastle-on-Tyne , P . M . 406 ; F . E . Remfry , Tenby , P . P . G . Purst . South Wales ( Western Division ); J . Monks , Durham , P . P . G . W . Durham ; h . E . de Ridder , Clifton , Bristol , 1222 , 152 ; G . Martin , Bradford ,

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600 , 702 ; T . J . Railing , Colchester , P . G . Secretary Essex ; F . Weias , Russell Square , P . M . 1491 ; B . A . B . Preston , Temple , 357 , 1118 , 1523 ; O . J . Perceval , 8 Tharloe Place , S . W ., P . M . 1607 ; T . Jones , 273 Dalston Lwe , N . E ., P . M . 1607 ; F . King , Forest Gate , E ., 1607 } O . H . Halford , 43 Fenchurch Street , B . C ., 1607 ; H . M . Hobbs , Lloyds , B . C ., P . P . G . W . Surrey ; G . H . Lindsey Renton , 72 Grace .

church Street , E . C , 183 ; F . W . Levander , F . R . A . S ., Camden Sqnare , N . W ., P . P . G . D . Middlesex ; Dr . C . V . Burgess , 61 Sonth . warkPark Road , S . E ., 206 , 2027 ; H . 0 . Houndle , Upper Tooting , S . W ., P . M . 1826 ; J . J . Pakes , Brockley , S . E ., P . M . 871 ; R . Nelson , Burnley , Lancashire , P . M . 126 , 308 ; VV . Phillips , 103 Fenchurch Street , B . C ., 174 , 359 , 1997 ; G . Campion , St . John ' s , S . E ., P . M . 19 ; W . A . Barrett , Mns . Doc , 39 Angell Road , Brixton , S . W ., Past G .

Organist , and Bro . Enoch T . Carson , Cincinnati . The paper of the evening was by Bro . R . F . Gonld , on " The Antiquity of Masonio Symbolism , " for an account of which we refer onr readers fco the " Transactions of the Lodge . " Written contributions to the discus , sion were forwarded by Bros . W . J . Hughan , W . Simpson , J . Ramsden Riley , and E . Macbean ; and Bros . W . H . Rylands , F . H . Goldney , Pro *" . F . W . Driver , G . W . Speth , Prof . T . Hayter Lewis , Rev . 0 . J . Ball , and Dr . Richardson also spoke on the subject .

RAVENSCROFT LODGE , No . 2331

THE brethren of this young Lodge have quickly followed up their successful consecration by an emergency meeting , afc the Red Lion Hotel , Baruet , Herts , on Saturday last . There were present : — Bros . J . Thorn W . M ., Frazer S . W ., J . Hudson J . W ., D . Baker Treasurer , G . Arnold acting I . P . M . and Secretary , Bintcliffe S . D ., J . Gunn J . D ., H . Cronin D . C , S . Wright I . G ., M . Powell A . D . C , J . H . Catchpole and E . Rawlinson Stewards , and several brethren and visitors . The

Lodge was opened in due form , and letters were read by the Secretary explaining the objects of the meeting ; a dispensation from the R . W . P . G . M . Col . Halsey , M . P ., was also commnnioated to fche Lodge . The list of candidates having been read over , the ballot was taken , and being declared unanimously in their favour , six gentlemen ( Messrs . Richardson , Curry , Fearis , Leach , Wood , and J ,

Gammon ) were dnly initiated into the ancient mysteries of the Craffc . The W . M ., assisted by his Officers , rendered the ritual in a most impressive style , whioh was enhanced by vocal and instrumental music . There being no further business to transact , the Lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently assembled in fche banquet room , under the presidency of the VV . M . Mr . Phillips , the host , had

provided a most excellent dinner , afc the conclusion of which the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were suitably honoured . Replying to the toast of the W . M ., whioh had been proposed by the acting I . P . M ., Bro . Thorn said : —I have fco thank you , Bro . Arnold , for the very kind expressions you have used concerning myself , and I have also to thank the brethren for so kindly receiving the toast . I assure you ,

brethren , that I feel greatly honoured by your selecting me to be yonr first W . M . I have further especially to thank you for having given me such a good day's work , for , believe me , you could nofc please me better than by giving me plenty of work to do dnring my year of office , and on my part I will endeavour to carry out fche duties of my position as they should be carried out by the Master of every Lodge ,

We seem to have started in the right direction , not only wifch regard to the work of the Lodge and tho chair , bufc particularly wifch respeofc to the excellent mnsic we have heard in this room ; we are singularly fortunate in having so much musical talent in our Lodge . I hope , brethren , thafc the Ravenscroft Lodge will go on as ifc has commenced , and prove , as I believe ifc will , a very great success . The toasfc of

the Initiates was next proposed by the W . M ., who said -. —I do nofc care where a Lodge is started , it cannot be successful unless it has a goodly number of initiates . We have been established but a very short time , and yet , to-night , our first meeting after the consecration , I have have had the very great pleasure of initiating six gentlemen into onr ancient mysteries . I have hoard a good deal about onr

newly-made brethren . They are gentlemen of the right stamp for Freemasonry , and I feel satisfied that I shall never regret initiating them . I am also sure that they will be useful members of tbe Craft , and I trust they have been impressed with the beautiful ritual , and the importance of Freemasonry . I hope , too , that they feel satisfied , and will not be sorry for the step they have taken to-night in having

joined the Ravenscroft Lodge . The toasfc was most enthusiastically responded to , being accompanied by the E . A . song . The several newly-made brethren replied , each expressing his pleasure at joining the Lodge , and admiration of the impressive ceremony . The W . M . heartily welcomed the Visitors—Bros . Wilson , Justice No . 147 , King , Hendon No . 2206 , Gindre , City of Westminster , No . 1563 ,

Simpson , Leigh No . 957 , and Past Master J . C . Smith , Royal Savoy , No . 1744 , all of whom responded , the latter brother making special reference to the excellent working , and cordially wishing the Lodge every success . The Secretary and Treasnrer suitably responded to their toasfc . The Officers received a meed of praise from the W . M . for their efficient assistance . Each Officer was named , the W . M .

mentioning Bro . Fraser as the creator of the Lodge , and asked thafc Brother , as the hour was getting late , to respond for the toasfc . Bro . Fraser , on behalf of the other Officers and himself , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the way they had received , and had honoured the toast . He assured the W . M .. thafc ifc had been a pleasure to work with him in the formation of the Ravenscroft Lodge , which he hoped would be a success . Bro . Fraser , in conclusion , said thafc

the Officers aud himself would do all in theic power to asaub the W . M . in carrying out the work of the Lodge during his year of office . The Tyler ' s toasfc completed a most successful meeting . The musical arrangements , both in the Lodge and in the banquet room , wero under tbe able direction of Bro . F . VV . Hearn , the Organist of tho Hendon Lodge . The proceedings were interspersed with recitations and songs , well rendered by members of the Lodge , the comic songs of Bro . Charles Gammon deserving special mention .

rpO THE DEAF . —A Person cured of Deafness and noises in the X head of 23 years' standing by a simple remedy , will send a description of it yaiB to any Person who applies to Nicnoiaoir , 21 Bedford Sijuare W . O