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served after the labours of the evening were ended . Songs and recitations followed .

PROVINCIAL . HULL . —Humbcr Lodge , No . 57 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Osbornestreet , on Tuesday , 15 th March , the Worshipful Master , Bro . William Needed- in the chair . There were also present P . M . 's Bros . Wilson , Hcnson , Walker , and Heyworth ; Bros . Bee , S . W . ; Haberland , T . W . ;

Middlemist , Chaplain ; Cohen , Teasurer ; Backwell , Secretary ; Toozes , S . D . ; Vivian , J-D . ; Spikins , D . C . ; Thornton , I . G . j Walker and Preston , Stewards ; Johnson , Tyler ; Gawthorp , Assistant Tyler ; visitor , P . M . Bra . Holden , of the Minerva Lodge , No . 250 , Hull . The lodge having been opened on the first degree in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last regular lodge

were read and confirmed , when Bro . Benjamin Medley was ballotted for , accepted and initiated in the first degree of Freemasonry . The lodge was then opened on the second and third degrees , when Bro . Henry Orrell Vaughan was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . " The lodge having been closed on the third and second degrees , richly illuminated testimonials , beautifully executed , on vellum ,

considered highly creditable works of art , were presented to P . M . Bro . John Wilson , and Bro . John Chapman ; to the former for many services rendered the lodge , and for the gift of a splendid Masonic gilt frame ; and the latter for the gift of a full-length portrait of Her Majesty Queen Victoria , painted by himself , and copied from one by Gant , now in the Trinity House . The portrait and

frame now hang in the Entrance Hall of the lodge . 1 he Worshipful Alaster in making the presentation , said that he had much pleasure in presenting to Bro . Wilson , on behalf of the members of the lodge , this further memento of their esteem and regard , a memento entirely deserved at their hands for the attention he had given , and the ability he had displayed in guiding the affairs of the lodge

for the past year he was sure had been exceeded by none of his predecessors in the chair . On the i 8 lh January last , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire ( Bro . Dr . Bell ) presented , on behalf of the lodge , to Bro . Wilson , a very handsome and valuable testimonial , consisting of a Senior Provincial Grand Deacon ' s Jewel with suitable inscription ,

and a full suit of Provincial Clothing , and now , he ( the W . M . ) , only two months later had to perform lhe pleasing duty of making the second presentation . He hoped that Bro . Wilson would long be spared to look upon and value the testimonials . —P . M . Bro . Wilson thanked the brethren for their valued gift . His year of office had been a happy one , it did not require a testimonial to

remind him of that . He should always bc ready to do his utmost for the benefit of the lodge . He promised when elected to do so , and now felt sure that he had redeemed his promise . —P . M . Bro . Walker then presented the other testimonial to Bro . Chapman , remarking that though Bro . Chapman was but a young Mason , he had already given proof that he had Masonry at heart , and loved and delighted in its time-honoured institutions .

Bro . Chapman had also given proof of his talent as an artist , some affirming that the copy was a work of far greater merit than the original picture . He hoped they would long have the pleasure of seeing Bro . Chapman amongst them . —Bro . Chapman said he thanked them for their kindness to him , and as his gift had given them so much pleasure and called forth so candid and hearty a vote of thanks it would stimulate him to still

further efforts for the benefit of the lodges . Bro . Tesscyman , the Secretary of the Ball Committee , reported that from the proceeds of the late Ball , £ 5 5 s . had been sent to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in the name ofthe W . M ., and £ 2 2 s . as a donation ; £$ 5 s . in the name ofthe G . W . ; £ 2 2 s . to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; and £ \ Is . to the Royal Masonic

Institution for aged Freemasons' and their Widows . PENZANCE—Mount Sinai Iodge , i 21 . —A number ofthe brethren of the lodge assembled on Wednesday last week , to show their high esteem to their W . M ., Bro . S . Higgs , junr ., on his leaving this country for Wallaroo , Australia . Bro . E . S . Boyns , I . P . M ., stated that on the part of the brethren and himself , it was his privilege to present to

Bro . Iliggs a handsome jewel , as a feeble token of the high esteem in which he was held by the brethren of his lodge . After dilating upon the valuable and varied services rendered by Bro . Higgs to the lodge , by the upright and manly conduct which had characterised the whole of his life , and his being about to leave old England , to find " fresh fields and pastures new " in a foreign clime , he

concluded by hoping that he might live long to look upon the jewel , and that , when it pleased the Great Architect ofthe Universe to remove him from the world , it might descend as a heirloom to his children , and stimulate them to a cause which had won for their ancestor the praise and respect of his fellow-men . —Bro . F . Boase , P . M ., also eulogised the noble and daring deeds of Bro . Iliggs , who

had repeatedly risked his own life to save those of his fellow-creatures , and whose praiseworthy conduct during the memorable wreck of the "North Britain , " would never be effaced from their memories ; such active life would command universal esteem , and all heartily wished him success in his future labours at Wallaroo . —Bro . Iliggs having acknowledged the presentation in the most

feeling manner , said he had also a pleasing duty to perform before he left his lodge . All had noticed the great energy of their Organist , H 10 . Richard Carter , and they had resolved at their last festival to procure for him , .- collnl- and jewel . Bro . Carter was the first to receive this honour from this old and respected lodge , and

he felt honoured to be in the chair that night to invest him with it . —Bro . Carter , in returning thanks , tnisted that as long as he continued to wear that collar and jewel , he should do so with honour lo the Craft , and that the brethren would ever remember Bro . Higgs with feelings of pleasure , whenever that insignia should be worn in the loJge . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment at

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Bro . W . Mitchells , were a supper was served on a liberal scale , the W . M ., Bro . Higgs , in the chair , the S . W . in the vice chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were followed by good wishes for the health and prosperity of Mr . and Mrs . Higgs . SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge , A o . 158 . —This lodge met on Thursday se ' nnight , when Bro . J . Bagshaw was

duly installed as W . M . The brethren , to the number of about fifty , assembled at four o'clock at the Britannia inn . Among the brethren present were several members of the De Shurland Lodge , namely , Bros . J . R . Macdonald , W . M . ; Dr . Prescott , P . M ., Royal Artillery ; W . Pannell , Secretary ; with several others , together with several brethren from the Isle of Grain , Sittingbourne , & c . The

lodge having been opened in the several degrees by Bro . Spears , P . M ., the W . M .-elect was prepared for the installation ceremony . This was very impressively performed by Bro . Isaac Townsend , P . P . G . R ., P . Z ., P . M . 158 ; the musical portion of the observance being performed by Bro . E . T . Barling , Organist of Adam ' s Lodge . The newly-installed W . M . selected as his officers the following

brethren : —Bros . W . R . Fabian , S . W . ; W . J . Carpenter , J . W . ; M . Christie , S . D . ; T . J . Ferminger , J . D . ; II . R . Johnson , I . G . ; E . T . Barling , Organist ; and H . Forster , Tyler . The I . P . M . is Bro . T . Hughes . Bro . Dr . J . S . Keddell was re-appointed Treasurer , and Bro . Isaac Townsend , Secretary . STONEHOUSE . —Lodge Metham , A o . 1205 . —A meeting

of this lodge was held at Stonehouse , on Monday last week , for the purpose of installing the W . Master-Elect , and the transaction of other business . The preliminary work was very beautifully performed by Bro . Col . Elliott , the W . M . and founder of the lodge . Bro . Leigh , R . N . was duly installed into the office of W . M ., after which he made the following appointments : —Bros . Fennell , S . W .

Russell , J . W . ; Blake , Treasurer ; Elliott , Hon . Sec . j Powell , S . D . ; Wise , J . D . ; Hicks , D . C . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Arberry and Sullivan , Stewards . PONTYPOOL . —Kcnnard Lodge , A o . 1258 . —The usual monthly meeting took place on Monday last , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Bartholomew Thomas . The business consisted solely in raising Bros . Prosser ,

Herbert , and Fowler , which ceremony was rendered in a very able and effective manner , by the W . M . Owing to the absence of several members , various other matters were adjourned till the next meeting , and the lodge was closed in harmony at eight p . m . LIVERPOOL . —Pembroke Lodge , A o . 1299 . —This lodge held its first monthly meeting on Thursday , the 17 th ult .,

at the West Derby Hotel , West Derby , near Liverpool . The lodge was opened in due form by Bros . William Crane , W . M . ; J . Cook , S . W . ; J . Sillars , J . W . ; Macmaldrow , S . D . ; Henry Clayton , Treas . ; Joseph Clegg , Sec . ; Edwin Hughes , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . ; and Bartlett and J . Eaglish , Stewards . The ballot was taken for Mr . J . Busfield and Mr . II . Sturzekcr , and duly elected . Mr .

Buslield , being in attendance , was duly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., in a very impressive style , which did him great credit , every officer being well up to his work , which ' speaks well for the working of this new lodge . A committee was appointed to enquire into the character of every proposition for initiation and joining members to the lodge . It would be well if every lodge would do the same , and thereby prevent very many

from entering the Order who are afterwards found to be unworthy . Bro . Thos . Marsh , P . G . A . D . C , was elected a member of the lodge . The visitors were : Bros . Hy . Pearson , Treas . 249 , 1094 ; D . W . W ' mstanley , S-D ., 1094 ; R . R . Martin , 1094 ; R . Washington , 1094 ; J . Treas . 1094 , & c , who all expressed themselves with the very marked , impressive and perfect manner the work of the evening was done .

SCOTLAND . GLASGOW . —Glasgow Thistle Lodge , A o . 87 . —The 108 th anniversary of this lodge was commemorated on the 16 th ult ., in a manner compatible with the prestige , practice , and morale of the ancient Order of Freemasonry . Every one felt at ease in their usual place of meeting , which partook of a truly gala air , through fresh paint , banners and flags , and the snowy tables , and savoury viands of the

purveyor . Countenance lent light to countenance with a hearty reciprocity , unmarred by a single instance of unbrotherly conduct . The R . W . M ., Bro . John Fraser , presided , supported by his Senior and Junior Wardens , Bros . John Grieve and John Dobbie . A blessing having been invoked by Bro . the Rev . T . B . W . Nivcn , Chaplain of St . John's Lodge , No . 3 bis ., and minister of the Tron

parish , an excellent supper was enjoyed , after which the 133 rd psalm was sung by the brethren , accompanied on the harmonium by Bro . Lang , who exerted his talents both vocal and instrumental in the flow of melody and harmony duringthe evening . Bros . JamesPerston , Robt . McCulloch , John Fraser , Robert Gibson , and others likewise lent their voices in glee and song with much acceptance . The

preferential toasts were given from the chair , and duly honoured . " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers" found a spirited response from Bro . Whitlock , who later on acknowledged that of "Our Medical Brethren , " propounded by Bro . J . V . Henderson , D . M . Bro . A . R . Wilson , Chaplain of St . Mungo Lodge , No . 27 , in his wonted happy style announced the toast of " Prosperity

to the Glasgow Thistle Lodge , to which the R . W . M . replied , and was followed by the "Thistle 87 , " being sung by Bro . Preston , the brethren joining in chorus . Bro . Lawson was allotted the " Clergy , " whom he qualified by an apt quotation from the bard of Avon as the inculcators of gentleness , whose ministrations were , in the happy times

rendered more accepted , through a charitable and liberal interpretation of the Book of Law , and the sinking of sectorial ! differences . —The Rev . Bro . Newman , acknowledges the kindly terms in which his profession had been spoken of , and concluded by some pleasing allusions to Glasgow iu 1762 , and wondered in what aristocratic close

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in the Saut Market or Bridgegate the members of the Thistle Lodge held their first meeting . —The Senior Warden called for a bumper to the Past Masters of the lodge , and was responded to by Bro . Thomas Paten , who remarked that four such were present , viz ., Andrew Mackie , John Miller , Thomas Cavan , and himself , whose united reigns extend over sixteen years . Labour was at

this stage called to enroll as Honorary Members the Rev . Bro . Niven and Lang , Bro . Paton , officiating as Obligator . The toast list being resumed Bro . John Miller called for a recognition of the " Office-bearers of the Lodge , " who being duly honoured , were aswered for by Bro . I . V . Henderson , D . M . By request , the Rev . Bro . Nevin in truly charitable and discriminating terms , presented for acceptance " The memory of Robert Burns , " which was

received with silent honours . Next came Our Absent Brethren by sea and land , " pathetically submitted by Bro . Robert Gibson . " The Ladies" were amongst our happiest pledges , the harmonium rolling out , " Green grows the rushes o ' , " which with "The deputations from Sister Lodges , " and other interchanges from the chair , a most felicitous festivity was brought to a close with " Happy to meet and sorry to part , and happy to meet again . "

WEST INDIES . TURKS ISLAND . —Forth Lodge , A o . 647 . —Tlie 27 th December being the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , was duly observed by the Masonic Fraternity of this place . The brethren of Turks Island Forth Lodge , No . 647 E . C ., were assembled at their hall , at an early hour , and having installed the various officers for ' the ensuing year , partook

of a banquet which reflected great credit on their Stewards for the occasion . Office-bearers for 1870 : —Bros . W . C . Moxey , P . M ., W . M . ; C . R . Hinson , P . M ., S . W . ; John T . Astwood , J . W . ; N . T . Godet , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph A . Gardiner , Sec . ; Zaccheus Frith , S . D . ; Edwin J . Astwood , J . D ; J . W . Milburn , I . G . ; A . Francis , ( S . B . ) Tyler ; J . T . Godet and Jas . Astwood , Stewards .

A COMPLIMENTARY benefit will be given to Bro . W . J . Hurlstone and Jas . Francis , at the Lecture Hall , Greenwich , on Saturday , April the 9 th . An attractive programme will shortly issue , including the names of various London actors and actresses

of celebrity . Bro . Hurlstone was acting manager at the Holborn , Globe , and Greenwich theatres , and has earned a well-merited reputation as an actor His courtesy and talents have gained for him a host of friends who , no doubt , will well support him on this occasion .

LET every Mason ask himself , if he be of the esoteric or of the exoteric school of Masonry ? Has he studied its hidden beauties and excellencies ? Has he explained its history , and traced out the origin and the erudite meaning of its symbols ? Or has he supinely rested content with the knowledge he received at the pedestal , nor sought to pass

beyond the porch of the Temple ? If so , he is not prepared to find in our ritual those lessons which adorn the path of life , and cheer the bed of death ; and for all purposes , save those of social meeting and friendly recognition , Masonry is to him a sealed book . —Dr . Mackey . A DODGER DONE FOR . —Mr . Wm . Wotherspoon

of Glenfield , the famous starch maker , was successful last week in the Vice-Chancellor ' s Court , Lincoln ' s Inn , in obtaining an injunction to restrain a party named Currie from applying the word "Glenfield" to or in connection with starch made for or by him . It appeared that Currie , the defendant , had taken a small cottage or building at Glenfield , for the express purpose of inducing people to

believe that his starch was the article made by the plaintiff . His Honor ' s opinion was that in this case the defendant had pursued this course with the deliberate and fraudulent intention of palming off his starch upon the public as the starch of the plaintiff , and acquiring a sale of his starch by means of the connexion and reputation of the plaintiff , lie never had seen a case in which defendant had been

guilty of more reprehensible conduct as a tradesman . He should , therefore , grant the injunction in the terms asked by the bill . —Bradford Daily Telegraph . GALVANISM . —Pulvermacher ' s Monthly Record of Cures is tuna ready for the benefit of Sufferers , containing documentary evidence of remarkable Cures effected by Pulvermacher ' s Improved Patent Self-applicable Volta-Electric Chain-Bands and Pocket Batteries , and

may be had on application to the Sole Inventor and Patentee—J . L . Pulvermacher , 200 , Regent-street , Lon « don , W . A Test on Loan sent gratis if required . Caution . —Spurious Electric Appliances being advertised by Quack Doctors , Patients should consult Pulvermacher ' s Pamphlet on that subject ( free by post ) , embodying other most interesting matter for those suffering from Rheumatic and Neuralgic Pains , Functional Disorders , & c , & c —[ Advt . ]

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS . —Decline Arrested .--Whereever weakness exists in the human body the chances are it will be developed by winter . Chest complaints are especially liable to intrude unless early symptoms be met and checked . No more lamentable sight presents itself than the daily sinking of the young through consumption . At the very outset of this disease these Pills are most

effective in purifying the blood , preventing its stagnation in the lung ? , and removing the hacking cough . Holloway's Pills should be taken on the first warning of constitutional delicacy . Their invigorating properties will soon re-establish tone and regularity throughout the system , amend the digestion , regulate the liver , and rouse the kidneys and bowels to natural and salubrious action , —[ Advt . ]