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Rero * rs or M ASONIC MEETINGS : - K ( -raftMasonrv . 4 = Ma ' ^ 'Sd ' L ^ or - De ; v „ rK ::::.:::::.::::::::.::::::...::::::::: so ! '™' , ™ SS" > e % » ... * Star Lodge 3 S 6 . ; - and General linings 35 * K Mn ^ nic institution lor Girls 3 S 9 SI Vren . l . i paper lor . ( .. rami Lodge 360 The Blttropnli' ^ " Pcl . ce 360 ? - „ Clear of Politics 3 J ° ^ Voice of Humanity 35 o
Names of New Lodges 3 « HonM Lorrecfons JOI r-Vind Lodge ot Cuba 3 ° = nwimonia' to Mr . Allport , of the Midland Railway 3 63 Caiton Celebration 362 Temp le liar 3 £ An Intrusion 3 ° - V 3 ed Grand Lodge j "
n « L » " . . 7 ifii Reviews a J In the Shade 3 ° 3 ij . > tchcs of Masonic Character . —No . II . Bro . Timmins in " Wales ¦¦ 3 6 4 Motes on Art , & c 36 4 Advertisements 3 <> 4 I . " . "I- 'V . v . vi
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draft Blitsanrg , HIGH GROSS LODGE ( No . J 54 ) . —The installation meeting of this highly successful lodge was held at the Seven Sisters' Tavern , Tottenham , on the 22 nd ult . The attendance was great , and the working was really good and sho-ved that each and every one who essayed to perform his djty was fully up to the mark . A great many of those present came from town to honour by their
presence such a respected bnther as Bro . Dance on his elevation to the chair , which every Mason lonko upon as Ihe attaining of the heigth of his ambition . The officers pre « ent were Bros . C . F . Barham , W . M . ; G . Townsend , P . M . ; fas . Lingell , P . M . ; W . S . Steedman , P . M . ; VV . Dance , S . W . ( W . M . elect . ); II . Stevens , J . W . ; D . Roberts . P . M ., Treasurer ; 'Ihos . Cunninghnm , P . M .
Secretary ; II . V . Clements , Gen . Burford , b . D . ; J . Kamn . J . D . ; W . T . Turner , I . G . ; W . Peckham , O . ; J . Verry , Tvler . Amongst the members present were Bros . E . L . Cioss , \ V . Cooper , H . M . Tegg , J . A . Rogers , J . Garrocl , Evans , Horton , Sawyer , J . H . I hompson , It . Burford , W . II . Shepherd , S . Cunningham , T . Paul , G . Howe , W . II . Stevenson , W . Mattocks . Amongst the
visitors were Bros . H . J . Turner , Wright , Wm . II . Hall , (/¦ Yicjnfl . wn ) , \ V . B . Kidder , Pin . lrr , G . Young , Press , A . Smith , H . Clevcrey , J . Grecn , W . Gilbert , D . Moses , Driscoll , etc . After a most successful installation , which was gone through in a manner entitling all—especially the outgoing Mastir—to credit , the brethren adjourned for a short time , and then sat down to a most recherche repast , provided
by the worthy host . I he meal was placed on the table in excellent style , the viands and wine choice , and the waiting far above the average . Dessert having been placed on the table the W . M . essayed to give the first toast whicl ., like all the succeeding ones were not too long and to the point . The Worshipful Master , who was enthusiastically received on risinrj , proposed the first toast—one that is well known
amongst the Craft at large— " The Queen and the Craft . " He slated that this toast required no encomium from him , for Jit was well known and well received in every assembly of Englishmen throughout the world , and probably , if it were possible , ITS ! in lodges of Free and Accepted Masons . The forty years of Her Majesty ' s reign were forty years of
intellectual progress in the kingdom . She had given to the world many and various exhibitions of her high character , and it would ever be remembered that she was tile mother of the M . W . G . M ., and also of other members of the famil y identified with the Craft . He therefore with great pleasure gave " The Queen and the Craft , " a toast that was received with every feeling of loyalty and enthusiasm by the
brethren present , who , as will be seen by the list we give above , were as thoroughly representive of the Craft as one could well wish . In proposing the next toast , the W . M . said it would be idle for him to dilate on the excellences 0 ! Masonry , as they were well known to all the brethren present . No doubt the M . W . G . M . had many other engagements of a public character ; but since he became the
head of the Craft he had given a great impetus to it , and the numbers who had joined the noble Order had increased even to a surprising degree . He did not for a moment ¦ say that it wanted Royalty to be at the head of it to make Jnc Craft successful , for that was accomplished by its own inherent excellence and purity . The toast was drunk with every token of regard for the M . W . G . M .
Afterwards one of the brethren present , sang , much to the satisf action of the members of the lodge arid the visitors , ' ' » 'l bless the Prince of Wales . " The next toast was lliat of "The Pro G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Urnarvon , and Lord Skclmersclale , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodge , last and Present . " In giving this toast the W . M . spoke
'hose respected and honourable members of the Craft 'I ° tln f > i as it were , the head centres . There was no > i ° ubt as to their ability to perform their duties , as they "ad dop e over and over again ; and all they had to do as , as good Masons ever had done , show their obedience tV Grand Lod ? e- The Immediate P . M ., having en tlle gavel in his hand , proposed a toast which was fry acceptable to all those present , namely , that of the l
I ] j ,, *> whom the lodge so unanimously elected to that gli and distinguished honour to which every Mason ea PrtS ' " stale < 1 tllat tne office was by no means an bv V i but he had no doubt that it would be fulfilled Z . •Dance with that ability that he had shown don * k S , c "urc " £ inf ( - » or offices . He himself had •mvth- ' coald t 0 the test o £ bis ability , and if 'f H f ? wantcd to help the W . M . in the discharge ! , a duties he should only te tro glad to give him
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( every assistance in his power . The W . M ., in response , hanked Bro . Barham for the manner in which the toast had been received . He would not detain them long , but would thank Bro . Barham for the kinel manner in which he had introduced the toast . There was a good deal to be done in biinging the lodge to the position it now occupied , and certainly this was in a great measure
due to the P . M . 's , of whom he was glad to see so large a number present . The W . M . next gave " The Health of Bro . Barham , " which was well received . He pointed out what a very successful year the lodge had under his rule , and of the perfect manner in which he performed the duties connected with his high office ; as one who had held office under him , the W . M . could speak
as to his attention to his duties , and every one spoke of him in the highest terms . Bro . Barham always held his position and whatever he did he ; did well , and he had to thank him for the way in which the ceremony of installation had been performed that day . He had the pleasure of stating that a P . M . ' s jewel had been granted to their I . P . M . ( hear , hear ) , which was a tiken of the
esteem and respect in which he was held ( applause ) . The I . P . M . amid much cheering was then invested with the jewel which was manufactured with great taste anrl workmanship . The I . P . M . in responding , thanked the brethren present for the hearty manner in which . his health had been proposed , and said that it was one of the proudest moments of his life when the W . M ., as the mouthpiece
of the lodge , had given utterance to the words he had ; and if he , ( Bro . Barham ) had been at any trouble and anxiety he was " amply repaid , whatever hc had done had been for the good of the High Cross Lodge . He was glad to state that he had never missed a meeting , except through illness , and he always went home feeling better for being at the lodge . The W . M . then rose to propose the toast of
" The Visitors , " which he characterised as a mo ; t important one , and one that was always well received amongst the brotherhood . The visitors had an opportunity of seeing the working of the lodge they visited , and that was an advantage , and at the same time there was a great deal of fraternal good fellowship arose from going to each others' lodges . The toast was heartily responded to by
some of the visiters present , who had every good reason to be satisfied with their hospitable entertainment . The brethren who responded dilated on the advantages of Masonry both here and abroad . The toasts of the P . M ' s of the lodge and the officers were then given , and duly replied to , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close at an advanced hour , many of the brethren
returning to town by the late train . The evening s entertainment was much enhanced b y some excellent singing by Bros . Young , Burford , Farrin , Stevens , and others . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The election meeting o » this young and prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , August 22 nd , at the " Bridge He . use" Hotel , Borough High-street , Southwark . Bro . J . C . Mason
W M ., opened the lodge . There were present Bros . E . S . Stidolph , S . W .. W . M . elect ; Kemp , F . W . ; T . S . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , l \ M ., Sec . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch . Chaplain ; C . W . Hudson , S . D . ; H . Faija ( C . E . ) , J . D ., and others . The only work done , but in an efficient manner , was initiating two gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order .
The elections were unanimous in favour of Bro . E . S . Stidolph . S . W ., being W . M . ; T . J . Sabine , P . M ., Treasurer , being IC-elected Treasurer ; audW . Y . Laing , P . M ., was reelected Tyler . Ne > tice of motion was given lo take ten guineas from the lodge funds to be spent in purchasing a P . M . ' s jewel , to be presented to Bro . J . C . Mason , W . M . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Wednesday ,
October 24 th . Supper followed . Some agreeable hours were happily spent . Visitors : Bros . T . W . Lover , W . M . 117 S ; Stephens , 1623 ; and many more whose names we were unable to ascertain . LIVERPOOL . —The Alliance Lodge ( No , 667 ) . —The usual periodical meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday ,
the 21 st ult ., was very largely attended , and the chief interest in the working was centered in . the first-class style in whicli Bro . George S . Willing .:, W . M ., gave the historical lectures on the First and Second Degrees . LIVERPOOL—Temple Lodge ( No , 1094 ) . —At the last meeting of this lodge , held . at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the motion . of Bro . Dr . E . M .
Sheldon , P . M ., seconded by Bro . R . R . Martin , P . M ., it was unanimously resolved to send a letter of sympathy to the widow r . f the late Bro . Her . ry Newman , a most respected and generous member of the lodge , whose decease was noticed in the columns of the Freemason a few weeks ago . Amongst those present at the lodge were Bros . R . C . Yelland , W . M . ; Dr . E . M . Sheldon , P . M . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . ;
T . Williams , S . W . ; T . G . Winstanley , J . W . ; T . Marsh , P . M . See . ; J . Wt . od , Treas . ( Freemason ) •T . Birch , S . D . j H . B . Jones , J . D . ; T . Alexander , I . G . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; Callow , and Tyson , Stwds . ; Ball , Tyler ; Bethell , Jacker , Doe , Yorman , & c . MACDONALD LODGE , ( No . 1216 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Head
Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles at Camberwell , ori Thursday , the 23 rd August , when there were present Bros . Henry Hammond , W . M . ; T . W . Carnelj , S . W . ; C . Fountain , J . W . ; I . J . Curtis , Sec ; T . Edmonstone , as S . D . ; C . H . Nevill , as J . D . ; T . A . Harper , as I . G . ; Past Masters M . S . Larlham , James Stevens , S . H . Wagstaff , W . J . Messenger , and George Waterall ; also Bros . F . W .
Sparkes , A . Woodcock , A . Carnell , T . Fisher , H . P . Jarman , A . R . Crancb , W . Foster , J . Scholey , & c . ; and visiting brethren John Greenway , Sincerity , 174 ; George Potter , Domatic 177 ; R . J . Voisey , Sphinx , 1329 ; and R . Carnell , Knole , 1414 . Bro . R . Farqufiarson of Lodge 99 , officiated at Organist . The business of the , evening was the raising of Bros , A . Carnell and E . W . Sparks to trie Third Degree ' , arid the pa ' ssing cf Bro . J . Scticley to the
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Degree of F . C . The much esteemed Bro . Curtis having been promoted to the rank of Quarter Master of the corps , and finding his engagements in consequence much increased , reluctantly and to the general regret of the lodge resigned his Secretaryship , and Bro . W . J . Messenger , P . M ., kindly undertook the office and was duly invested . Bro . S . H . Wagstaff stated his intention to give notice of
motion at the next regular lodge meeting , that in recognition of his zealous service during ten years as Secretary , a testimonial inscribed on vellum , and expressive of the thanks of the lodge and the regards of the brethren , should be presented to Bro . Curtis . Bro . James Stevens also stated his intention to give notice of motion at the ensuing lodge meeting that a retiring pension equal to two-thirds
of the usual fee be awarded to Bro . Grant in recognition of his services as Tyler during the pist ten years , he being disabled by severe illness and infirmity . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , which was served in the canteen of the corps , and the customary agreeable re-union of members and visitors , void of all formal ceremony , and the more " jolly " in
consequence , terminated the proceedings . HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The last regular meeting of the season was held on Saturday , August 18 th , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . C . W . Fox , W . M ., supported by Bros . R . W . Williams , P . P . G . O . Middlesex , W . M . elect 1275 , S . W . ; I . Hammond , P . M ., J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ;
J . B . Shackleton , W . M . 1524 , S . D . ; H . Gloster , I . G . ; and many others , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting , held on Saturday , July 21 st , and of the emergency meeting , held on Saturday , August 4 th , were each put to Ihe meeting , and were in both cases unanimously confirmed . Bro . C . W . Fox , W . M ., in an able , efficient , and correct manner , initiated Mr . H . Roffey into
the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . F . Burdett , arrived , and was received with all honour . Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Sec , tock the chair , and in his usual able manner passed one and raised two . The W . M ., Bro . C . W . Fox , resumed the chair , and presided over the lodge for the remainder of the afternoon . Some candidates were proposed for initia
tioh . Notice of motion was given by Bro . J . B . Shackleton S . D ., to vote ten pounds from the lodge funds to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . The lodge was closed , and adjourneel to Saturday , May 18 th , 1878 . The usual banquet followed . The regular toasts were given and responded to . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) ,
; —The third quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Monday , the 20 th ult . There were present Bros . M . Hart , W . M . ; A . J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; Bro . A . Jones , S . W . ; S ; Schoustall , J . W . ; I . DeFrece , Treasurer ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; Rev . J . Ray , Chaplain ; Rev . H . D . Marks , S . D . ; S . J . Henochsberg , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Organist ;
W . H . Ball , Tyler . The private members present were , Bros . Rev . Dr . Stern , Tueski , Rabon , S . Levy . W . Levy . I . L . Levy , A . Hart , S . W . 724 ; J . Frank , W . M . 203 ; B , Woblf , A . Frazer , D . Gabrielson , G . P . Gabrielson , A Liebeschutz , H . Fox Wright , E . Davidson , H . Scott , A , Cohen , A . Isaacs , M . Prenslan , S . Simmonds , H . J . Henochsberg , & c . The visitors included Bros . Pemberton ,
P . G . Supt . of W . ; Hugh Williams , ! P . M . 1264 ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . 1609 ; L . Moore , 1017 ; H . Ellis ; Barrow , j . J . Henochsberg , New Caledonia ; Kcet , 135 6 ; Bucknell , 66 7 ; B . Biollette , 241 ; and others . After the lodge had been opened and the minutes passed , Bro . G . P . Gabrielson was examined in the Second Degree . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degrei , when Bro . G . P . Gabrielson was raised to the
Sublime Degree of M . M . Afterwards the brethren were called to refreshment , which every one enjoyed . The usual toasts followed , and songs and recitations were given by Bros . A . Isaacs , D . Gabrielson , W . G . Veale , Frank , L . Moore , 1617 ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . 1609 ; Marks , & c One proposition for initiation and one for joining being given in , the lodge was closed in harmony and perfect peace .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONN AUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —This lodge held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening , the 29 th ult ., at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . E . Dignam , W . M . ; J . Lorkin , S . W . ; Woblley , J . W . ; Francis , S . D . ; McMillan . J . D . ; G . Fetrar . I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; E .
Dietrich , Sec . pro . tern . ; C . Lorkin , O . Dietrich , and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree at 8 p . m . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . Lorkin having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , he Was entrustsd . The lodge wa . " opened in the Secbnd Degree , when the ceremony of passing was very ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . Field wick then
worked the sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . Lorkin was unanimously appointed W . M . for the next meeting . Efficient Stewards were appointed for the lodge dinner , which will take p lace on Wednesday , the loth October . Brothers wishing to be present should applyas early as possible to the Sec , or to Bro . Ferrar , the host , for tickets .
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CHACEWATER . —Boscawen Lodge ( No . 101 ) . —The above lodge held its annual meeting on Tuesday , the 21 st ult . Bro . Jno . Niness , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . acted as Installing Master , placing in the chair Bro . W . T . Davey , who appointed and invested the fullowing officers
— Bros . J . Paule , I . P . M . ; Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , P . M ., Chap . ; J . T . Hooper , S . W . ; N . Paule , J . W . ; Rev . G . L . Church , P . M ., Sec ; John Niness , P . M ., l ' reas ; O . Matthews , M . G . ; W . P . Hugoe , P . M ., S . o :-, Jno . Hall , P . M ., J . O . ; F . Reed , Reg . of Marks ; W . F ,. Jeffrey , S . D . ; J . H .
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Rero * rs or M ASONIC MEETINGS : - K ( -raftMasonrv . 4 = Ma ' ^ 'Sd ' L ^ or - De ; v „ rK ::::.:::::.::::::::.::::::...::::::::: so ! '™' , ™ SS" > e % » ... * Star Lodge 3 S 6 . ; - and General linings 35 * K Mn ^ nic institution lor Girls 3 S 9 SI Vren . l . i paper lor . ( .. rami Lodge 360 The Blttropnli' ^ " Pcl . ce 360 ? - „ Clear of Politics 3 J ° ^ Voice of Humanity 35 o
Names of New Lodges 3 « HonM Lorrecfons JOI r-Vind Lodge ot Cuba 3 ° = nwimonia' to Mr . Allport , of the Midland Railway 3 63 Caiton Celebration 362 Temp le liar 3 £ An Intrusion 3 ° - V 3 ed Grand Lodge j "
n « L » " . . 7 ifii Reviews a J In the Shade 3 ° 3 ij . > tchcs of Masonic Character . —No . II . Bro . Timmins in " Wales ¦¦ 3 6 4 Motes on Art , & c 36 4 Advertisements 3 <> 4 I . " . "I- 'V . v . vi
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draft Blitsanrg , HIGH GROSS LODGE ( No . J 54 ) . —The installation meeting of this highly successful lodge was held at the Seven Sisters' Tavern , Tottenham , on the 22 nd ult . The attendance was great , and the working was really good and sho-ved that each and every one who essayed to perform his djty was fully up to the mark . A great many of those present came from town to honour by their
presence such a respected bnther as Bro . Dance on his elevation to the chair , which every Mason lonko upon as Ihe attaining of the heigth of his ambition . The officers pre « ent were Bros . C . F . Barham , W . M . ; G . Townsend , P . M . ; fas . Lingell , P . M . ; W . S . Steedman , P . M . ; VV . Dance , S . W . ( W . M . elect . ); II . Stevens , J . W . ; D . Roberts . P . M ., Treasurer ; 'Ihos . Cunninghnm , P . M .
Secretary ; II . V . Clements , Gen . Burford , b . D . ; J . Kamn . J . D . ; W . T . Turner , I . G . ; W . Peckham , O . ; J . Verry , Tvler . Amongst the members present were Bros . E . L . Cioss , \ V . Cooper , H . M . Tegg , J . A . Rogers , J . Garrocl , Evans , Horton , Sawyer , J . H . I hompson , It . Burford , W . II . Shepherd , S . Cunningham , T . Paul , G . Howe , W . II . Stevenson , W . Mattocks . Amongst the
visitors were Bros . H . J . Turner , Wright , Wm . II . Hall , (/¦ Yicjnfl . wn ) , \ V . B . Kidder , Pin . lrr , G . Young , Press , A . Smith , H . Clevcrey , J . Grecn , W . Gilbert , D . Moses , Driscoll , etc . After a most successful installation , which was gone through in a manner entitling all—especially the outgoing Mastir—to credit , the brethren adjourned for a short time , and then sat down to a most recherche repast , provided
by the worthy host . I he meal was placed on the table in excellent style , the viands and wine choice , and the waiting far above the average . Dessert having been placed on the table the W . M . essayed to give the first toast whicl ., like all the succeeding ones were not too long and to the point . The Worshipful Master , who was enthusiastically received on risinrj , proposed the first toast—one that is well known
amongst the Craft at large— " The Queen and the Craft . " He slated that this toast required no encomium from him , for Jit was well known and well received in every assembly of Englishmen throughout the world , and probably , if it were possible , ITS ! in lodges of Free and Accepted Masons . The forty years of Her Majesty ' s reign were forty years of
intellectual progress in the kingdom . She had given to the world many and various exhibitions of her high character , and it would ever be remembered that she was tile mother of the M . W . G . M ., and also of other members of the famil y identified with the Craft . He therefore with great pleasure gave " The Queen and the Craft , " a toast that was received with every feeling of loyalty and enthusiasm by the
brethren present , who , as will be seen by the list we give above , were as thoroughly representive of the Craft as one could well wish . In proposing the next toast , the W . M . said it would be idle for him to dilate on the excellences 0 ! Masonry , as they were well known to all the brethren present . No doubt the M . W . G . M . had many other engagements of a public character ; but since he became the
head of the Craft he had given a great impetus to it , and the numbers who had joined the noble Order had increased even to a surprising degree . He did not for a moment ¦ say that it wanted Royalty to be at the head of it to make Jnc Craft successful , for that was accomplished by its own inherent excellence and purity . The toast was drunk with every token of regard for the M . W . G . M .
Afterwards one of the brethren present , sang , much to the satisf action of the members of the lodge arid the visitors , ' ' » 'l bless the Prince of Wales . " The next toast was lliat of "The Pro G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Urnarvon , and Lord Skclmersclale , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodge , last and Present . " In giving this toast the W . M . spoke
'hose respected and honourable members of the Craft 'I ° tln f > i as it were , the head centres . There was no > i ° ubt as to their ability to perform their duties , as they "ad dop e over and over again ; and all they had to do as , as good Masons ever had done , show their obedience tV Grand Lod ? e- The Immediate P . M ., having en tlle gavel in his hand , proposed a toast which was fry acceptable to all those present , namely , that of the l
I ] j ,, *> whom the lodge so unanimously elected to that gli and distinguished honour to which every Mason ea PrtS ' " stale < 1 tllat tne office was by no means an bv V i but he had no doubt that it would be fulfilled Z . •Dance with that ability that he had shown don * k S , c "urc " £ inf ( - » or offices . He himself had •mvth- ' coald t 0 the test o £ bis ability , and if 'f H f ? wantcd to help the W . M . in the discharge ! , a duties he should only te tro glad to give him
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( every assistance in his power . The W . M ., in response , hanked Bro . Barham for the manner in which the toast had been received . He would not detain them long , but would thank Bro . Barham for the kinel manner in which he had introduced the toast . There was a good deal to be done in biinging the lodge to the position it now occupied , and certainly this was in a great measure
due to the P . M . 's , of whom he was glad to see so large a number present . The W . M . next gave " The Health of Bro . Barham , " which was well received . He pointed out what a very successful year the lodge had under his rule , and of the perfect manner in which he performed the duties connected with his high office ; as one who had held office under him , the W . M . could speak
as to his attention to his duties , and every one spoke of him in the highest terms . Bro . Barham always held his position and whatever he did he ; did well , and he had to thank him for the way in which the ceremony of installation had been performed that day . He had the pleasure of stating that a P . M . ' s jewel had been granted to their I . P . M . ( hear , hear ) , which was a tiken of the
esteem and respect in which he was held ( applause ) . The I . P . M . amid much cheering was then invested with the jewel which was manufactured with great taste anrl workmanship . The I . P . M . in responding , thanked the brethren present for the hearty manner in which . his health had been proposed , and said that it was one of the proudest moments of his life when the W . M ., as the mouthpiece
of the lodge , had given utterance to the words he had ; and if he , ( Bro . Barham ) had been at any trouble and anxiety he was " amply repaid , whatever hc had done had been for the good of the High Cross Lodge . He was glad to state that he had never missed a meeting , except through illness , and he always went home feeling better for being at the lodge . The W . M . then rose to propose the toast of
" The Visitors , " which he characterised as a mo ; t important one , and one that was always well received amongst the brotherhood . The visitors had an opportunity of seeing the working of the lodge they visited , and that was an advantage , and at the same time there was a great deal of fraternal good fellowship arose from going to each others' lodges . The toast was heartily responded to by
some of the visiters present , who had every good reason to be satisfied with their hospitable entertainment . The brethren who responded dilated on the advantages of Masonry both here and abroad . The toasts of the P . M ' s of the lodge and the officers were then given , and duly replied to , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close at an advanced hour , many of the brethren
returning to town by the late train . The evening s entertainment was much enhanced b y some excellent singing by Bros . Young , Burford , Farrin , Stevens , and others . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The election meeting o » this young and prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , August 22 nd , at the " Bridge He . use" Hotel , Borough High-street , Southwark . Bro . J . C . Mason
W M ., opened the lodge . There were present Bros . E . S . Stidolph , S . W .. W . M . elect ; Kemp , F . W . ; T . S . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , l \ M ., Sec . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch . Chaplain ; C . W . Hudson , S . D . ; H . Faija ( C . E . ) , J . D ., and others . The only work done , but in an efficient manner , was initiating two gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order .
The elections were unanimous in favour of Bro . E . S . Stidolph . S . W ., being W . M . ; T . J . Sabine , P . M ., Treasurer , being IC-elected Treasurer ; audW . Y . Laing , P . M ., was reelected Tyler . Ne > tice of motion was given lo take ten guineas from the lodge funds to be spent in purchasing a P . M . ' s jewel , to be presented to Bro . J . C . Mason , W . M . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Wednesday ,
October 24 th . Supper followed . Some agreeable hours were happily spent . Visitors : Bros . T . W . Lover , W . M . 117 S ; Stephens , 1623 ; and many more whose names we were unable to ascertain . LIVERPOOL . —The Alliance Lodge ( No , 667 ) . —The usual periodical meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday ,
the 21 st ult ., was very largely attended , and the chief interest in the working was centered in . the first-class style in whicli Bro . George S . Willing .:, W . M ., gave the historical lectures on the First and Second Degrees . LIVERPOOL—Temple Lodge ( No , 1094 ) . —At the last meeting of this lodge , held . at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the motion . of Bro . Dr . E . M .
Sheldon , P . M ., seconded by Bro . R . R . Martin , P . M ., it was unanimously resolved to send a letter of sympathy to the widow r . f the late Bro . Her . ry Newman , a most respected and generous member of the lodge , whose decease was noticed in the columns of the Freemason a few weeks ago . Amongst those present at the lodge were Bros . R . C . Yelland , W . M . ; Dr . E . M . Sheldon , P . M . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . ;
T . Williams , S . W . ; T . G . Winstanley , J . W . ; T . Marsh , P . M . See . ; J . Wt . od , Treas . ( Freemason ) •T . Birch , S . D . j H . B . Jones , J . D . ; T . Alexander , I . G . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; Callow , and Tyson , Stwds . ; Ball , Tyler ; Bethell , Jacker , Doe , Yorman , & c . MACDONALD LODGE , ( No . 1216 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Head
Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles at Camberwell , ori Thursday , the 23 rd August , when there were present Bros . Henry Hammond , W . M . ; T . W . Carnelj , S . W . ; C . Fountain , J . W . ; I . J . Curtis , Sec ; T . Edmonstone , as S . D . ; C . H . Nevill , as J . D . ; T . A . Harper , as I . G . ; Past Masters M . S . Larlham , James Stevens , S . H . Wagstaff , W . J . Messenger , and George Waterall ; also Bros . F . W .
Sparkes , A . Woodcock , A . Carnell , T . Fisher , H . P . Jarman , A . R . Crancb , W . Foster , J . Scholey , & c . ; and visiting brethren John Greenway , Sincerity , 174 ; George Potter , Domatic 177 ; R . J . Voisey , Sphinx , 1329 ; and R . Carnell , Knole , 1414 . Bro . R . Farqufiarson of Lodge 99 , officiated at Organist . The business of the , evening was the raising of Bros , A . Carnell and E . W . Sparks to trie Third Degree ' , arid the pa ' ssing cf Bro . J . Scticley to the
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Degree of F . C . The much esteemed Bro . Curtis having been promoted to the rank of Quarter Master of the corps , and finding his engagements in consequence much increased , reluctantly and to the general regret of the lodge resigned his Secretaryship , and Bro . W . J . Messenger , P . M ., kindly undertook the office and was duly invested . Bro . S . H . Wagstaff stated his intention to give notice of
motion at the next regular lodge meeting , that in recognition of his zealous service during ten years as Secretary , a testimonial inscribed on vellum , and expressive of the thanks of the lodge and the regards of the brethren , should be presented to Bro . Curtis . Bro . James Stevens also stated his intention to give notice of motion at the ensuing lodge meeting that a retiring pension equal to two-thirds
of the usual fee be awarded to Bro . Grant in recognition of his services as Tyler during the pist ten years , he being disabled by severe illness and infirmity . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , which was served in the canteen of the corps , and the customary agreeable re-union of members and visitors , void of all formal ceremony , and the more " jolly " in
consequence , terminated the proceedings . HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The last regular meeting of the season was held on Saturday , August 18 th , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . C . W . Fox , W . M ., supported by Bros . R . W . Williams , P . P . G . O . Middlesex , W . M . elect 1275 , S . W . ; I . Hammond , P . M ., J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ;
J . B . Shackleton , W . M . 1524 , S . D . ; H . Gloster , I . G . ; and many others , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting , held on Saturday , July 21 st , and of the emergency meeting , held on Saturday , August 4 th , were each put to Ihe meeting , and were in both cases unanimously confirmed . Bro . C . W . Fox , W . M ., in an able , efficient , and correct manner , initiated Mr . H . Roffey into
the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . F . Burdett , arrived , and was received with all honour . Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Sec , tock the chair , and in his usual able manner passed one and raised two . The W . M ., Bro . C . W . Fox , resumed the chair , and presided over the lodge for the remainder of the afternoon . Some candidates were proposed for initia
tioh . Notice of motion was given by Bro . J . B . Shackleton S . D ., to vote ten pounds from the lodge funds to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . The lodge was closed , and adjourneel to Saturday , May 18 th , 1878 . The usual banquet followed . The regular toasts were given and responded to . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) ,
; —The third quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Monday , the 20 th ult . There were present Bros . M . Hart , W . M . ; A . J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; Bro . A . Jones , S . W . ; S ; Schoustall , J . W . ; I . DeFrece , Treasurer ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; Rev . J . Ray , Chaplain ; Rev . H . D . Marks , S . D . ; S . J . Henochsberg , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Organist ;
W . H . Ball , Tyler . The private members present were , Bros . Rev . Dr . Stern , Tueski , Rabon , S . Levy . W . Levy . I . L . Levy , A . Hart , S . W . 724 ; J . Frank , W . M . 203 ; B , Woblf , A . Frazer , D . Gabrielson , G . P . Gabrielson , A Liebeschutz , H . Fox Wright , E . Davidson , H . Scott , A , Cohen , A . Isaacs , M . Prenslan , S . Simmonds , H . J . Henochsberg , & c . The visitors included Bros . Pemberton ,
P . G . Supt . of W . ; Hugh Williams , ! P . M . 1264 ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . 1609 ; L . Moore , 1017 ; H . Ellis ; Barrow , j . J . Henochsberg , New Caledonia ; Kcet , 135 6 ; Bucknell , 66 7 ; B . Biollette , 241 ; and others . After the lodge had been opened and the minutes passed , Bro . G . P . Gabrielson was examined in the Second Degree . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degrei , when Bro . G . P . Gabrielson was raised to the
Sublime Degree of M . M . Afterwards the brethren were called to refreshment , which every one enjoyed . The usual toasts followed , and songs and recitations were given by Bros . A . Isaacs , D . Gabrielson , W . G . Veale , Frank , L . Moore , 1617 ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . 1609 ; Marks , & c One proposition for initiation and one for joining being given in , the lodge was closed in harmony and perfect peace .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONN AUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —This lodge held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening , the 29 th ult ., at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . E . Dignam , W . M . ; J . Lorkin , S . W . ; Woblley , J . W . ; Francis , S . D . ; McMillan . J . D . ; G . Fetrar . I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; E .
Dietrich , Sec . pro . tern . ; C . Lorkin , O . Dietrich , and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree at 8 p . m . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . Lorkin having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , he Was entrustsd . The lodge wa . " opened in the Secbnd Degree , when the ceremony of passing was very ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . Field wick then
worked the sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . Lorkin was unanimously appointed W . M . for the next meeting . Efficient Stewards were appointed for the lodge dinner , which will take p lace on Wednesday , the loth October . Brothers wishing to be present should applyas early as possible to the Sec , or to Bro . Ferrar , the host , for tickets .
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CHACEWATER . —Boscawen Lodge ( No . 101 ) . —The above lodge held its annual meeting on Tuesday , the 21 st ult . Bro . Jno . Niness , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . acted as Installing Master , placing in the chair Bro . W . T . Davey , who appointed and invested the fullowing officers
— Bros . J . Paule , I . P . M . ; Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , P . M ., Chap . ; J . T . Hooper , S . W . ; N . Paule , J . W . ; Rev . G . L . Church , P . M ., Sec ; John Niness , P . M ., l ' reas ; O . Matthews , M . G . ; W . P . Hugoe , P . M ., S . o :-, Jno . Hall , P . M ., J . O . ; F . Reed , Reg . of Marks ; W . F ,. Jeffrey , S . D . ; J . H .