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St . James ' s Union Lodge , NO . 180 . —The regular meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on Tuesday , 9 th instant , at Freemason's Hall , Great Qneen-strcet . Bros . S . Fnrwig W . M ., W . Stollard S . W ., C . J . Wade J . W ., L . B . Pillin Treas ., IV . 0 . Parsons P . M . See ., G . B . Fletcher S . D ., J . Wood J . D , Bishop as I . G . ; P . M . 's Stonor , Cameron , L . Herf , A . Annett , Robinson ; Bros . Roibold ,

Adams , Boemper , Symons , Mnch , A . W . Staton , Maxted , Bishop , Shelley , Pinto Leite , Leper , Lakin , Sarte , & c . Visitors—Bros . D . P . Case P . M . 1159 , C . Holste 1411 , Brailey 1531 , Guyc 31 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was opened , and tho minutes wore confirmed , liro . Boemper , of a Lodge in Mayenoe , was elected a joining member . Bro . Adams was raised to tho third degree . Bro . Boemper was passed

to the second degree , and Mr . Thomas Denne , who had been ballotted for and accepted , was initiated into the Order . All these ceremonies were perfectly and impressively rendered by the "W . M ., who was ably assisted by the OGScers . The W . M . gavo the Traditional History , and the explanation of the five points ; he was listened to with great attention . The election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . Stollard

S . W . was unanimously chosen . Bro . L . B . Pillin was re-elected Treas ., aud Bro . Gilbert Tyler . Bro . Stonor was re-elected Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund . Bros . Adams , Russell , and Maxted were appointed auditors . Bro . Pillin P . M . proposed , and Bro . Cameron P . M . seconded , a proposition that a gold Past Master ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Farwig on his retiring from the chair , for the able and

efficient manner iu which he had conducted its duties during the past year , and in testimony of the high estimation in which he was held by the brethren . The W . M . thanked the brethren for their kind and cordial vote ; he would wear the jewel with pride in remembrance of his connection with the Lodge . Tho W . M . then intimated that it was his intention to represent the Lodge it the next Anniversary

Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a sum of ten guineas was voted from the fund to be placed on his list . Bro . Pillin P . M . said , some time since the late Bro . Francatelli promised a snuffbox for the Lodge . Since his death his widow wished to carry ont this request . Hehoped that a suitable plate and inscription wonld be placed on it , and also that a letter be " sent to Mrs . Francatelli ,

thanking ber for her gift . Bro . Staden offered to havo a suitable plate and inscription placed on the snuff box , and Bro . Levitt offered to keep it filled . A letter was road from Bro . H . A . Stacey P . M ., late Secretary , thanking the Lodge for the valuable testimonial presented to him . Bro . Fletcher S . D . proposed that a ball be held as hitherto , under the patronage of the Lodge , and the W . M . elect consented to

act as President . The resignation of a brother wn * accepted , with regret . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . Grace having been said , the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . After the first toast the National Anthem was snng by Bro . Pillin ,

Bro . Hart accompanying him on the piano . Bro . Parsons I . P . M . then rose and said he had great pleasuro in proposing the health of the W . M ., who was one who had dono his duty . Bro . Farwig hud worked the ceremonies to their satisfaction , and he hoped the brethren would heartily drink to the toast . Bro . Russell here sang "She wore a wreath of Roses . " and then tho W . M . thanked Bro .

Parsons for the manner in which his health had been proposed , and also for the assistance he had received , not only from tho Past Masters , bnt also from every Officer and Brother in tho Lodgo ; ho thanked them for their hearty response . The W . M . had noiv great pleasure in proposing the health of the newl y initiated Brother , who , he was sure , would become a credit to the Order . Ho wonld also associate with

this toast the name of Bro . Boemper , tho joining member . After a song from Bro . Pillin , Bro . Denne returned thanks ; ho was followed by Bro . Boemper , who fully justified the remarks made by the W . M . The toast of the Visitors was next introduced , aftor which Bro . Pinto Leite sang in hia usual artistic style . Bros . II . M . Levy and Brailey responded to the toast . The W . M . regretted the W . M . elect was

absent on busiuess of great importance ; however , ho was sure tho selection the brethren had mado was the right one . He noxt proposed the toast of the Past Masters ; all of whom are well known and appreciated . Every reliance and confidence can be placed on them ; their working was always good , aud thoir interest for tho welfare of tho Lodge could not bo exceeded .

He would call on Bro . Robinson to respond . After a song from . Bro . Cooper , Bro . Robinson responded . H" saw with pleasure new blood boing introduced into the Lodge . Ho trusted those who had joined that evening would eventually occupy the chair . Ho regretted tho absence of one of the oldest Past Masters , Bro . II . A . Stacey , bnt hoped on the next occasion that brother would bo present ; he was sure no one stood highor in thoir regard . This year had not been

commercially a prosperous one , but he hoped when the accounts were audited they would find a good balance in their favour . Bro . W . C . Parsons followed . Ho hoped tho manner tho W . M . had spoken of him wonld fnlly justify Ids great , anxiety to do all ho could for their comfort . Tho Tyler ' s toast was next given , nnd the brethren separated . All agreed that a very delightful evening had been spent . Bro . L . llcrf also contributed to the harmony .

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Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , "No . 45 . —Held at Bro . Butt's , the Now Market Hotel , West Smithfield . on Monday , 8 th December . Present—Bros . F . Sillis W . M ., Hallo R . W ., Wing J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Former Secretary , Fox S . D ., Pelikan I . G . ; also Bros . Dovo sen ., Dove jnn ., Symons , Patrick , & c . Usual ceremonial was dnly observed . Bro . Dove jun . gavo proof of his ability as an E . A ., and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced a degree , and tho

ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Dove jun . being t . bn candidate . The ceremony was performed in an able mannor by tho W . M . Bro . Fenner worked the second and third , Bro . Tolmie tho fourth and fifth sections of tho Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in tho second degreo . Bro . E . Dove , of the Mother Lodgo , was elected a member . Bro . Hallo was elected to presido at the next meeting , after which Lodge was dosed .

Fortitude Lodge , M * 0 . 131 . —A meeting was held on Tims , day , 9 th December , at the Masonio Rooms , Truro . Tho brethren unanimously elected the S . W . Bro . T . W . Willcocks W . M . for the en . suing year . A very hearty vote of thanks was awarded the Wor . shipful Bro . J . H . Sampson W . M . for presenting his portrait and a set of ebony silver mounted gavels .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Afc Bm . Pyah ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Present—Bros . Brasted W . M ., Mnllord S . W ., Giller J . W ., Pearcy Proeoptor , Fenner Secretary , W . Williams S . D ., Ross J . D ., Spencer I . G . ; also Bros . J . Lorkin , Hogsr , Trewinnard , R . Defriez , Honghton , Mackey ,

Halford Treasurer . The ceremony of initiation wa = i very capably rehearsed , Bro . Houghton candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin worked the first , Bro . Fenner the second , Bro . J . Lorkin tho third , Bro . Fonnnr tho fourth sections of the lectnro , assisted bv the brethren . Bro . Mu third was elected W . M . for next meeting . Aftor which Lodge was closed and adjourned .

Northern Counties Lodere , No . 408 . —The resrnlnr mooting of this Lodge took place , on tho 3 rd December , at the Masonic Hal' , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tvne . The Lodgo was opened by Bro . John Page Prov . G . Standard Bearer VV . M ., supported bv tho fol ' owing Officors : —Bros . R . L . Armstrong I . P . M ., R . G . Salmon S . W ., G . W . Lax J . W ., S . M . Harris Secretary , E . Dnn'Wl 3 . D ., J . S . R .

Bell J . D ., Boyed as I . G ., Kerry Organist , Lisson Steward , and G . S . Sims Tyler . Tho minutes being confirmed , threo brethren wore raised to the snblime degree of Master Mason by tho W . M ., assisted by Bro . Armstrong P . M . The degree in each caso was wii-kod in tho most perfect and correct manner . Routine busings Uaviti'jr been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the l . ivt ' uv . i a i f ¦ ini . i . l

to refreshments . The usual Loyal and Masonic tons '* receive I a hearty response . Bro . S . M . Harris , the Secretary , called the , attention of tlie brethren to tho claims of tho Royal Masonic Pupils ' Assistance Fund , and distributed circulars amongst thom . A very interesting and animated discussion ensned on the objects of the Fund , in the course of which Bro . Lax J . W . expressed a fear that tins

promoters of the Fund aimed at doing too much , and , whilst agreeing with some of its objects , he could not support all . Several <> F the brethren present intimated to Bro . Harris thoir intention of becoming subscribers to the Fnnd . The visitors present were : —Bros . J . C <> ok P . M . 481 P . Vrov . G . S . W ., the W . M . of tho Walker Lodgo . 0 . 91 , Braithwaite S . W . 1427 , Dodds 1626 , Boyed 48 , & c , & c .

Gilbert Greenall Lodge , No . 1250 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , 9 th December , at the Masonic Rooms , Sankoystreet , Warrington . Present—Bros . T . IT . Sntton W M ., J . H Galloway S . W ., Spencer Wallhoad J . W ., W . Richardson P . M . Treasurer , D . W . Finney P . M . Prov . G . D . of C . West Lancashire Secretary , T . Hutchinson S . D ., John Jones and J . Farrington Stewards , W . Tav .

lor I . G ., T . Domville Tyler ; Past Masters—Bros . Woods , Hawkins , P . J . Edelsfcen , Sharp P . Prov . G . J . W . West Lancashire ; Shaw , Green , A . Potter , J . H . Potter , Bolton , Baird , noughlin , Fnrringtoii , Barber , Shilcock , Smethnrst , A . F . G . Pottor , Webster , Barlow , & c . Visit irs —Bros . J . Jiymor Yonn . g W . M . 148 , 0 . Skinner 14 S , Thomas Ireland 484 . The Lodgo having been opened in the usual form , the Secretary read the minutes of tho last regular meeting , which wero confirmed .

Bro . D . W . Finney P . M . 14 S 1250 Prov . G . D . of C . West Lancashirehad written a paper on the " Masonic Charities , " moro especially the Royal Institution for Boys , and Bro . Farrington read it , Bro . Finney snfferirig from a cold . The W . M ., Bros . Sharp , Wallhead , Richardson , Hawkins and others having spoken upon the paper , ifc was unanimously resolved to send a Steward to represent tho Lodge afc the next Festival of tho Boys' School . Votes of thanks followed , to Bro . Finney for his writing and to Bro . Farrington for his reading .

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