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purposes of Masonry . It is very gratifying to the members that the various degrees are carried out with dignity and solemnity . The gifts to Bro . Dcverenx consisted of a handsome clock , a purse of money , and a vellum scroll ; also , let us add , the hearty good wishes of the brethren of the Lodge to which ho has been so long and

zealously attached . Bro . Devereux , thorough Mason as he is , may not be known to the Masonic world generally , but he is highly appreciated by the brethren of Berks and Bucks , of which province he was for some years the Provincial Grand Secretary . The meeting was numerously attended .

St . Oswald Lodge , No . 910 , Pontefract . —Met on 19 th May 1875 . Present—Bros . John Simpson P . M . as W . M ., Samuel Slack P . M . as S . W ., the Rev . G . S . Dunbar Chaplain and J . W ., A . J . Tolson S . D ., Dr . Simms J . D ., Stewart Lowden I . G ., Sergeant Major Blake Tyler , A . B . Timbrcll Secretary , A . J . Tolson Treasurer . Past Masters Bros . T . W . Tew D . P . G . M ., Savile Wood , J . Home ,

Dr . Simpson ; Bros . G . Malcolm , J . Gledhill Organist , A . E . Fox , J . W . Lake . Business transacted : —Tho Secretary announced that ho had received from the Lodge of St . John ' s , Howick , No . Ill , under jurisdiction of Grand Lodgo of Scotland , two books of lottery tickets , which an accompanying circular requested him to dispose of , the proceeds to be devoted to the clearing off of the debt of tho Masonic

Hall at Hawick . Bro . Slack passed a severe censure on such a practice , which he stigmatised as an abuse of Masonry , and utterly unworthy of Masons . He proposed that the Secretary be instructed to return the tickets , with an intimation that such proceedings could not be countenanced ; and further , that all the spare funds of this Lodge were devoted to English Charities . Bro . J . W . Lake was

passed to the second degree . Bro . Savile Wood proposed that an illuminated congratulatory address be presented by the Lodge to Bro . Tew , on his accession to tho office of D . P . G . M . of West Torksshire . Bro . Tew , after thanking the brethren for this cordial expression of their good will , hoped that at tho quarterly supper next month every brother would consider himself his guest .

Priory Chapter , No . 1000 . —A Convocation of this Chapter , tho first since tho consecration , was held on Wednesday , tho 12 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , Southend . Comps . Wigram M . E . Z ., Phillips II ., II . Lucking J ., Wardell P . S ., J . Willing jun . 1 st Assistant , Cowper 2 nd Assistant , Weston Treasurer , J . C . Johnstone S . E ., Frost , & c . The

Chapter was opened . The bye-laws were read and unanimously adopted , Fifteen propositions for exaltation were handed in , for which a Lodge of Emergency was called for 16 th June . The Chapter was then closed , and the M . E . Z . announced that any companions sojourning iu Southend would have a hearty welcome .

Lodge of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —A meeting of this Lodge was hold on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Groat Queenstreet , Bro . Grunebaum occupying the chair , S . V . Abraham as S . W ., A . Eskoll P . M . as J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert Assistant Grand Pursuivant Secretary , T . Gulliford S . D ., J . De Solla I . P . M ,, and several other brethren . Bro . A . Eskell , late P . M . of this

Lodge , was elected a joining member . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . Cooper and Hundlcr , who wore accepted and initiated into tho Order . Bros . Berliner and Lee , having shown their proficiency , wore passed to tho degree of Fellow Crafts . Bro . Proust was raised to the 3 rd degree . It was then unanimously resolved ,

that Bro . E . P . Albert should be elected a privileged member ; also , that it be engrossed on vellum tho notification of his having been selected by H . R . H . Tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . as Assistant Grand Pursuivant . There being no other business the Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren separated .

Middlesex-Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . —The Installation meeting of this young but rapidly increasing Lodge was held on the 15 th inst . at tlio Red Lion Hotel , Hampton , Bro . Col . F . Burdett P . G . M . Middlesex being present , and Bros . W . Hammond P . G . S . Middlesex W . M ., H . A . Dubois P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , P . M . 1423 , S . W ., J . W . Jackson J . W ., E . Gilbert S . D ., F . Walters P . G . P .

Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary , C . W . Fox I . G ., II . Potter P . M . W . S ., J . T . Moss F . G . R . Middlesex I . P . M ., & c . The Lodgo was opened , aud the minutes wore confirmed . Mr . W . Crush was initiated . Bros . C . Lucop and F . H . Davis , No . 1423 , were passed to the 2 nd degree . A board of Past Masters was then formed , and Bro . Hammond P . M . and W . M . elect was re-installed into tho chair . After the customary

salutation he invested his officers , viz .: —Bros . E . Gilbert S . W ., C W . Fox J . W ., S . Wickens P . M . Treasurer , F . Walters P . M . P . G . P . Middlesex re-invested Secretary for the fifth time , R . W . Williams S . D ., J . Hammond P . M . J . D ., J . W . Baldwin W . M . 1123 I . G ., W . Stanton D C , H . Potter P . M . W . S ., H . Gloster E . S ., J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler Middlesex Tyler . Several candidates were proposed for initiation

The other business having beeu disposed of the Lodge was closed . Above 50 brethren then sat down to a very excellent banquet . The usual Loyal and Masouio toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated . The visitors were Uros . J . Barnett 87 , Trew 359 , J . A . Moore 1423 , F . H . Davis 1423 , T . C . Walls I . G . Ill , F . W . Kent , 1512 , H . Faija 1423 , W . A . Simmons 1423 , and Arnold 1512 .

Kenmngton Lodge , No . 1381 . —A banquet in celebration of tho Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . of England was held at the Surrey Club House , Konningtou Oval , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., and was exceedingly well attended by the

brethren . Bro . Allatt , of tho Southern Star was present as a visitor . Amongst tho members of the Lodge present were Bros . Gardiner "W . M ., Everett S . W ., W . M . of the Domatic , Reeves S . D ., Higgins J . D ., Koch P . M . Lily of Richmond I . P . M ., Stuart P . M . Sec . ; Pope P . M ., Webb I . G . Upon tho removal of tho cloth , tho W . M . gavo " The

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Queen and Craft , " which was well received and responded to by the brethren . In proposing the health of the M . W . G . M ., the W . M . stated that he hoped the brethren would excuse his being somewhat longer in prefacing this toast than on foi-mer occasions . He had just come from assisting at one of tho greatest gatherings ever witnessed in England , and an event that he should ever remem .

ber as a red letter day in his Masonic career . He felt assured that not only every Freemason , but every true-born Englishman would be proud of tho position H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had taken that day as the future representative of this protestant country . Ho could well remember , although young , the death of the Dnko of Sussex , and his father being an old , and , he believed , a worthy provincial

Mason was , in concert with his neighbouring brethren , grieved at the loss of so distinguished a nobleman and so good a Mason . He also said that he likewise remembered a likeness of the M . W . G . M . in full Masonic costume being published and almost revered by his numerous provincial brethren for his past services to tho Craft , aud from those

early impressions he then thought there was something in Freemasonry more than an empty name , which idea had increased as he grow in years . In conclusion , ho hoped that the Craft wonld continue to prosper under tho rule of Albert Edward , and that Englishmen would for many years to come , bo able to sing , with heart and

voice , Among onr ancient mountains , And through our lovely vales , Oli lot tho prayer re-echo , God bless the Prince of "Wales !

This toast , it is needless to state , was most enthusiastically received , and Bro . Walls contributed tho Anthem " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " Tho I . P . M . proposed the toast of the W . M . The W . M . then gave the health of the S . W ., who had declined threo other invitations that evening , in order to bo present at the Kennington banquet . Bro . Everett , in replying to the compliment paid him , said that he

felt strongly allied to the Kennington Lodge . Ho was interested in the welfare of the Lodge as ono of its founders , also he was connected with the Surrey Club , at whose Club House they met , and he was anxious and desirous to support the present W . M . in every way in his power . The other toasts then followed in quick succession , Bros . Koch

Stuart , and Pope replying for the Past Masters . The latter , who had been Lodgo caterer since its formation , made an excellent speech in bidding the brethren fai-ewoll in that capacity . Several other toasts followed , and tho brethren separated at a rather late hour , after spending a most enjoyable evening .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —Tho regular meeting was held on Friday , 14 th instant , at the Metropolitan Club , 2 G 9 Pentonvillo Road . Bro . C . J . Scales as W . M ., J . Willing jun . S . W ., Yates J . W ., Berry I . G ., T . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor , and Bros . Cavet , Blees , Ormeston , & c . The ceremony of tho first degree was rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . J . Willing then occupied the chair

and performed the ceremonies of the second and third degrees , all of which were perfectly rendered . Bros . Kuttenbrun and Shanklin wore elected joining members . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Scales for his occupation of the chair , and Bro . Jas . Willing , who had correctly performed tho two ceremonies , was unanimously elected W . M . for tho eusuing week . This Lodgo of Instruction is under good Preceptorship , and excellent working is thereby ensured .

A New Masonic Hall For Barton-On - Humber .

A NEW MASONIC HALL FOR BARTON-ON- HUMBER .

( From tho Hull and Lincolnshire Times . ) ON Wednesday last this little Lincolnshire town was all astir , that clay having been fixed for the laying of the foundation-stone of a new Masonic Hall . Tho St . Matthew ' s Lodge , No . 1447 , of Free and Accepted Masons , has only been founded some twenty months , but so successful has been its short career , that it was found

absolutely necessary to provide a Hall in which the brethren could meet with comfort aud convenience . Accordingly , measures were adopted , which resulted in tho brethren securing a piece of land on the Brigg-road , and the work of construction was entrusted to Mr . Stamp , of Barton , in accordanco with plans designed by Bro .

W . H . Wellsted , architect , of Hull . The new building will be of modern classic style of architecture , having a frontage of 25 feet , aud a depth of 44 feet . It will be executed in white stock brick with red brick pillars , arches , & c . On tho ground floor will bo the library and banquet-room , 24 ft . 3 iu . by 32 ft . 9 in ., and a Tyler ' s residence , with

spacious kitchens , fitted with suitable cooking apparatus . On the first floor will be the Lodge-room , of the same dimensions as tho library , and adjoining it will be the waiting and robing-rooms , aud all the other necessary offices . Tho weather on Wednesday was all that could be desired , and a large number of officers and brethren from distant

Lodges embraced the invitation to be present at tho ceremony . Shortly before two o ' clock the Lodge was opened in tho 1 st degree , at the temporary Lodgo-room in the Odd Fellows' Hall , W . M . Bro . W . Swallow presiding . There were also present , Bro . Major W . H . Smyth , Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Lincolnshire ; Bro . the

Rev . Dr . Ace , P . G . Chaplain of Lincolnshire ; Bro . M . C Peck , Grand Secretary of N . and E . Yorks ., tho Worshi pful Masters of several Lodges in both provinces , and many Grand and Past Officers . Tho following Lodges were represented : —Isle of Asholme , 1482 ; the Ancholme , 1282 ; the Yarborough , 442 ; the Pelham Pillar , 792

the Lindsey , 712 ; the Alexandra , 1511 ; the Humber , 57 ; tho Minerva , 250 ; tho Kingston , 1010 ; the Bayons , 1280 ; the St . Albans , 1291 ; the Constitutional , 294 . At the time appointed the brethren left the Odd Fellows' Hall in procession , and walked in prescribed order to the site of tho new structure , the novelty of BO many