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paid as our former Bro . Wright was , or ho would not attend the Lodge , for self-interest was his intention . Bro . HaU was evidently not actuated by purely Masonic spirit . Tho August meeting passed over quietly , but ou 11 th September there was much unpleasantness . During tho progress of tho business it is recorded that Bro . James Confer " came into the Lodgo in a very disorder ! v manner and

iusuited the Master and Brethren most grossly , and was called to order by tho W . M ., which he refused , and then the W . M . ordered him to leave tho Lodge , which he would not , but offended every brother , which caused one brother to leave the Lodge , ancl then James Confer rose with violence and mocked the WM ., and told him that ho did not know his duty , & c . His behaviour caused the Lodge to be closed in

great confusion , and it was resolved that his improper conduct should be taken into consideration on the first Lodgo night . Consequently , on the night of 9 th October Bro . Thos . Bell proposed that tho said James Confer be suspended for such conduct from attending St . Hilda ' s Lodge till due submission be made for such conduct . " This was seconded by Bro . Ralph Robson , and carried . In 1821 Bro . Geo .

Card was Tyler , and a strange card he must have been , for on 8 th January is this entry : " Bro . Geo . Card hoped the W . M . and brethren present wonld take into consideration to allow him two glasses of spirits in the winter , whioh was unanimously agreed . " At an emergency meeting on 19 th January Card figures again in tho minutes : — "Resolved by the members present that tho Tyler Geo . Card ' s salary

bo reduced to £ 2 2 s per year , and to have no shoes , but his usual allowance of two glasses of grog . " At the same meeting it was likewise resolved that the Secretary havo no salary , but a moderate refreshment . Tho quantity for the Secretary , however , is not stinted , save by the unknown quantity implied by the word " moderate . " It is gratifying to find that Bro . James Confer , on 12 th February 1821 , was

readmitted a member of St . Hilda ' s Lodge , after making duo submission for his former misconduct . In this year of trouble tho Lodge seems to havo beon in debt to tho Graud Lodge , and in December it was resolved — " That tho most strict economy be attended to in order to liquidate the debt from this Lodge to the Grand Lodge , and that snch sums of money received in makings and contributions , & c , be

transmitted to tho Grand Lodge at the discretion of the W . M . and his Officers and Brethren . " On Monday , the 8 th day of April 1822 , the brethren of St . Hilda ' s Lodge had their first Masonic procession , when they went , headed by a band of music , from Bro . Oyston ' s , Golden Lion Inn , to St . Hild's Chapel , whore Bro . tho Rev . R . Green , delivered an occasional sermon , and a collection was made on behalf of tho Funds of tho South Shields and Wcstoo Dispensary . Tho

memorial to Bro . John Georgo Lambton P . G . M ., asking for permission to wear Masonic clothing , sot forth that St . Hilda ' s Lodge had its existence upwards of forty-two years without once having a procession , or ever being brought into notice in this county , "therefore the brethren felt that no objection would bo made to their request . " Nono was made , and tho procession took place , and was followed by a banquet at which tho brethren wore " allowed to drink what best suits them . "

The year 1822 was ono of renewed ancl substantial prosperity for tho Lodge . In this year the brethren celebrated tho sixth ceptenary of the establishment , aud the occasion was marked by great rejoicings . Special efforts to refurnish tho Lodgo and to mako tho celebration worthy the Craft and the Brethren had been mado by all its friends for somo time previous to tho day of celebration . At an

emei-gency meeting on 5 th April 1822 , after the ordinary business had been transacted , " Bro . Potts , making a very handsome speech , presented the Lodge , in tho name of himself , Bro . Salmon ( the lato respected Town Clerk of South Shields ) , and Bro . Toshach , with tho three lesser lights in Masonry . " Bro . Barnes then presented one of the greater lights—viz ., a new Bible , very neatly bound and

handsomel y embellished . Bro . Thomas Wilson , " who has very much distinguished himself as a well-wisher to the prosperity of this Lodge , then delivered a present on behalf of Bro . Robert Wright of a silver square and compass to bo used by the Master . Bro . Tate and Bro . Mitchinson presented tho binding of the Constitution Book , done in a very elegant manner . Bro . Cuthbert Young presents a neat framing

for tho Constitution warrant . Bro . Confer gavo an offering of three now mallets , very neatly hooped with silver . Bro . Wilson also presented , on behalf of a few female friends to Masonry , a new handsome banner of Masonic arms . Bro . Wilson likewise , on his own behalf , presented another new banner to precede the Master in all processions ; he also presented a Bible bearer , and on behalf of Bro .

Pittigrew a very neat cushion . " These generous donors were all dnly thanked . Doubtless tho Lodge-room thus handsomely furnished presented an attractive appearance , and the curiosity of outsiders had evidently been excited , for it was moved that gentlemen not Masons should be allowed to inspect the Lodge on tho day following these presentations , but to this the brethren objected , and would only

concede the privilege to ladies . On Monday , Sth of April , the sixth septenary of the establishment of St . Hilda's Lodge was celebrated by 1 grand Masonic Assembly , held iu the Lodge-room , at which there Was a large gathering of the members , aud numerous visitors from St . George ' s Lodgo , North Shields , Siou Lodge , North Shields , Peace and Unity Lodge , Morpeth , St . John ' s Lodge , Sunderland , Union

Lodge , Gateshead , and Newcastle-ou-Tync Lodge , together with the Companions of the Royal Arch Chapter , and the brethren of the Knights Templar ' s degrees and other Past Masters and Masters of other Lodges . A Masonic procession on a grand scale , headed by music , proceeded to St . Hild ' s Chapel . The minnte of the event says , ' The procession of march was very splendid . " A special service was held , and the sermon was preached by tbo Rev . Bro . Robert

Green , of Gateshead , and collections amounting to £ 22 Os 5 d were taken for the Dispensary . The celebration concluded with a Festival , at which upwards of 100 brethren sat down . Altogether the celebration of 1822 wns a grand success . From April of this year until October the affairs of the Lodge progrossed favourably , but on the 11 th of the latter month tho General Lod ge , we find , waa held at the Freemasons' Arms , the house of Mr . Grieves , the then Tyler of the Lodge . The reason for such remova

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from the Golden Lion Hotel was given by the W . M . Thomas Hall as follows : — " Tho W . M . stated to the members present that in consequence of an order issued from Mr . Thomas Hardy , one of the executors of the late Thomas Oyston ( deceased ) , they could not havo the use of tho Lodge-room . This circumstance caused tho W . M . to convene the Lodge in a room in tho Tyler ' s house for one night , till

further arrangements conld be mado . " Tho room had evidently not b' -en convenient to the members . and consequently part of tho business that night had to bo postponed . The next meeting , held on 11 th of November 1822 , seems to have found tho members back in their old Lodgo-room in the Golden Lion Hotel , but a fresh difficulty was brought before tho Lodge , which is best explained iu the simple words

of tho minnte book . The Lodge being opened in due form , the W . M . observed that after this night Mr . J . Oyston would expect the candles to be paid for at the expense of tho Lodge ; when Bro . Vasoy said that if this should be tho case ho would recommend that every Bro . should be permitted to drink and spend whatever he pleased in the Lodgo , and not as was lately recommended , that every one should be

obliged to spend Is each towards refreshments . It was then moved by Bro . R . Dixon , and seconded by the W . BI ., that Is per mouth for refreshment be contributed by each member when present on each regular month-night , and that the lighting of the Lodge be contributed to by each member of St . Hilda ' s ; and in order to carry tho samo into effect , Bro . Dixon presented tho Lodgo with a box of caudles , whioh

wero thankfully accepted . Tho action of Mr . J . Oyston so dissatisfied the brethren , that at an emergency Lodge , held on tho 20 th of November , it was resolved to remove tho Lodge from tho Golden Lion to somo moro convenient place , and on 9 th December tho brethren mot in the Crown and Anchor , Commercial-street ( Bro . James Hall ) . On 25 th December 1822 , tho Lodge received tho present of a

piece of rough stone taken from Gibraltar Rock by Bro . Barkas Scott . The Lodge continued to assemble at Bro . Hall ' s throughout that year , but ou 13 th December 1823 , an intimation was received by the W . M . from tho P . G . Secretary that tho Provincial Grand Lodge for Durham would be held in South Shields on the 26 th of the samo month ; and as there was nofc accommodation at tho Crown and

Anchor for so largo and august an assembly , the brethren were fain to go back to the Golden Lion Hotel , where also tho annual Festival of St . Hilda's Lodge was held that year , on 26 th December ( St . John ' s Day ) . After ono or two meetings in the Golden Lion Hotel the Lodge returned to tho Crown and Anchor—Bro . Hall undertaking to provide four candles to illume tho room during meeting—where thoy

continued to meet until January 1827 , when the members returned to their old quarters at the Golden Lion . From this timo up to the fiftieth anniversary the Lodge proceeded to meet regularly with varying success , and not without internal troubles , from tho ever recurring grievance of fche fines for nonattendance , finances , & c . There wero , however , not a fow occasions

on which tho harmony and Masonic spirit of tho brethren was befittingly manifested . On 4 fch February 1828 , tho brethren joined in an address of congratulation to tho Prov . G . M . on his being created a Peer of the realm , as the Earl of Durham , for his distinguished services . The Fiftieth Festival was hold at Mr . Oyston ' s , Golden Lion Hotel , Bro . Robert Dawson being W . M .. ; but on that occasion only

thirteen brethren sat down to the banquet . On 3 rd July 1833 , Lodge ro-asscmbled , after a cessation of fifteen months , ancl Bro . Georgo Potts , who for years previously , and for years afterwards , proved himself to be a good Mason , acting as W . M ., said they wero met to consider whether the Lodgo was to be resumed or shut up altogether . The brethren resolved to continue , and once moro a fresh start was made , and a week afterwards Bro . Potts was unanimously elected W . M . ( To bo continued . )

Antient And Primitive Rite.

ANTIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE .

rpHE Installation Meeting of Roso Croix Chapter , Lily of the J- Valley , No . 7 of this Rite , was held on Friday , 17 th inst ., at the Temple , Dame-street , Liverpool , when tho following brethren woro impressively installed in their respective offices by Illustrious Brother C . James 33 Grand Inspector General . — 111 . Bro . J . W . Turley 32 M . W . S ., Sir Knights H , W . Quilliam ' 31

S . W .. Squire Chapman 32 J . W ., W . Longbottom 30 Orator , S . Howard 30 Sec , T . W . Blades 30 Architect , F . B . Bramham 30 Conductor , W . Kinsey 30 Captain of Guard , F . Evans 11 Guard of Tower , J . Jack 11 Organist . The Chapter was honoured by the presence of Most . III . G . M . G . John Yarker 33 , and 111 . Bro . J . H . Southwood 32 was delegated by Chapters The Primitive Pilgrims No . 5 , and Rose of

Sharon No . 6 to convey their hearty good wishes and congratulations On the termination of the ceremony , the Illustrious Princes ancl Knights adjourned to tho Reform Club , where a most recherche banquet was furnished by Bro . Knight , tho manager . The nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , aud after a most pleasant evening , the proceedings terminated .

The North London Chapter of Improvement , No . 1471 , has resumed its meetings at "The Jolly Farmers '" Tavern , Southgate-road , every Thursday evening , afc 8 o ' clock . Comp . J . L . Mather P . Z . 1471 is tho Preceptor .

Uor . r . ovAr ' s OISTJCEST AXD Prr . ns . — Diseases of the Bowels . — A remedy , which has beon tested and proved in a thousand different ways , capable of eradicating poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up , merits a trial of its capacity " for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels . On rubbin '' Hollownv ' s Ointment repeatedly on the abdomen , a rash appears , and as

it thickens the alvino irritability subsides . Acting as a derivative , this unguent draws to the surface , releases tho tender intestines from all acrid matters , and prevents indammation , dysentery , and piles , for which blistering was the oldfashioned , though successful treatment , now from its imiuf illness fallen , into disuse , tho discovery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing eciiiaHy derivative , yet perfectly painless , powers .