Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Leicester And Rutland.

• " - ' ^ ' Organist ; J . Young , I . G . ; and J . W . Smith , and J . Edmunds , Stewards . At the banquet which followed Bro . Mc Allister , W . M ., in g iving the toast of the " Provincial Grand Master , " alluded to the important

services rendered by our esteemed chief , in raising Masonry to the high estate it now occupies in this province , and who at a time when most men would contemplate that retirement which a long life of active service justly entitles them to enjoy , nevertheless continues _ in the increasing exercise of his hig h duties .

It has ever been his pleasure to support and encourage the princip les and practice of that science which so powerfully developes all social and benevolent affections , and affords the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality , and associate without degradation or mortification , whether ior the purposes of moral instruction , or of social

intercourse . In pursuit of the objects to be attained in the practice of Masonry , we have been enlightened by the example of our chief , guided by his advice , encouraged by his kindness and affection , and supported by his active and steady

co-operation in all that concerns the best interests of this lodge . And while we manifest our attachment and dutiful regard for our Provincial Grand Master , we express the hope that , his life may be prolonged to preside over us for many years to come , as those which have as happily been passed

under his able , judicious , and fraternal government since the year 1858 . The toast was received with great enthusiasm , and in the absence of the Prov . Grand Master , was ably responded to by Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . G . J . W . The usual toasts were given at some length ,

and the health of the Installing Master was submitted with the following remarks by the W . M : You have all witnessed the admirable and impressive manner in which Bro . Partridge has performed the ceremony of installation this evening , and I cannot speak too highly of the

talent and energy so cheerfully rendered by him in the cause of Masonry in this province , which have also materially contributed to the welfare and prosperity of this lodge , and distinguished him among his brethren . While we admire his extensive and intimate knowledge of the

ceremonies , he has won our regard and esteem , not alone by his Masonic ability , but by his precept and example , to promote peace , goodwill and kindly feeling among the brethren , and I trust that the zealous and warm support of our esteemed brother may be continued during my year of office , and for many years to come .

Bro . Partridge thanked the brethren for their appreciation of his past services , and expressed his willingness to continue his labours in maintaining the efficiency of the lodge . The toast of " The Officers " was ably responded to by Bro . Toller , S . W ., and that of "The Ladies" by Bro . A . Palmer .

The Lodge Of Israel.

THE LODGE OF ISRAEL .

In our impression of February 7 , 1874 , a report appeared of the meeting of the Lodge of Israel , No . 203 , and the installation of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Joel Emanuel . That report was furnished to us by Bro . Gottheil , of the Lodge of Faith , who , we are informed , had been

invited as a visitor to the lodge , and in substance the report stated that the Worshipful Master had thought proper , in proposing the toast of the Queen and the Craft , to introduce political allusions , contrary to the spirit of Masonry , and further that the Worshipful Master had been guilty

of discourtesy towards his visitors , and had shown a most overbearing manner towards his guests . We are now informed by the Worshipful Master that the report was a most erroneous one , and as evidence of the fact we have been furnished with what is stated to be a verbatim report of the Worshipful Master ' s speech , and

which certainly contains no political allusion of any kind . We some time ago communicated with Bro . Gottheil , requesting him to substantiate his report , so furnished to us , and also to put himself in communication with the Worshipful Master at once . Bro . Gottheil having failed to adopt either course , we can only express our

The Lodge Of Israel.

regret that the report published by us was not strictly just and accurate , and we beg farther to state that it was far from our wish or intention to publish anything , which , from its inaccuracy or exaggeration , might cause pain or annoyance to any one .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

A Grand Concert will be g iven at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Monday , 4 th May , in aid of the Stoke Newington Working Men ' s Institute . Conductor Bro . J . F . Watford . Bros . Shackell , Chaplin Henry , and Sir Frederick Perkins , Knt . J . P ., F . R . G . S , M . P ., are giving

valuable assistance . ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND . —A Council will beheld at 33 , Golden-square , on the 14 th May . There are eig ht candidates for advancement . UNION MASONIC CLUB OF INSTRUCTION . —It

has been resolved that the day meetings should be held every Tuesday at two o ' clock , instead of Wednesday , in order to enable the attendance of theatrical brethren . It is expected that by this alteration that a great number of Masons will be able to attend . We are informed that a very

able Preceptor has been appointed . A Crand Council of the Illustrious Knights K . K . 30 ° will be held at the Masonic Hall , 33 ,. Golden-square , on Tuesday , the 12 th day of May There are nineteen candidates . The Era Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No .

176 , will be consecrated on Friday ; May 8 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , at six o ' clock p . m . Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M . Designate , H . A . Dubois , S . W . Designate ; J . B . Langley , J . W . Designate .

The Lebanon Chapter , No . 1326 , will be consecrated on Saturday , June , 27 th , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton , Middlesex , at three o ' clock p . m . Comps . J . T . Moss , M . E . Z . Designate ; S . Wilkins , H . Designate ; W . Hammond , I . Designate .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , May 8 , 1874 .

The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges Prcceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .

Saturday , May 2 . General Committee Boys' School , at 4 . Lodge 142 , St . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon . street . Knight Templar Preceptory 127 , Bard of Avon , Hampton Court .

Manchester Lodge of Instruction ( 179 ) , Yorkshire Grey 77 , London-street , Fitzroy-square , at 8 ; Bro . H . Ash , Preceptor . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( 820 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Rich , mond , Surrey .

Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , Preceptor .

Monday , May 4 . Lodge ' 16 , Royal Alpha , Willis ' s Rooms , King-st ., St James ' s . „ 25 , Robert Burns , Freemasons' Hall . „ 188 , Joppa , Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatc-st . „ 256 , Unions , Freemasons' Hall .

„ 1319 , Asaph , Freemasons' Hall . Mark Lodge 139 , Panmure , Balham Hotel , Balham . Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction ( 1445 J , L ° ' Stanley Tavern , Sandringham-road , Kingsland , at 7 ; Bro . T . Austin , Preceptor . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwcll . at 8 ; Bro .

Beckett , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Havcrstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . Biitish Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction C 180 ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street ( opposite the Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . R . St 3 cey , Preceptor , Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8-, Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . , St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun

Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 8 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 j Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor . Metropolitan Mark Lodge of Instruction , Coach and Horses Hotel , 323 , Strand , at 8 .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

~ v Tuesday , May 5 . Colonial Board , at 3 . t Lodge 18 , Old Dundee , London Tavern , Bishopsgatestreet . „ 171 , Amity , Ship Hotel , Greenwich . 1 , 7 6 51 St . James ' s , Bridge House Hotel , Londonbridge .

„ 1257 , Grosvenor , Caledonian Hotel , Adelpht . ,, 1259 , Duke of Edinburgh , Cape of Good Hope Tavern , Commercial-rd . „ 12 . 61 , Golden Rule , Hotel Royal , Air-street , Regentstreet . "

„ 1298 , Royal Standard , Marquess Tavern , Canonbury . ,, 1 3 , Harrow , Railway Tavern , Hairow . Chap . 1 C 9 , Temperance , White Swan Tavern , Deptford . „ 507 , United Pilgiims , Horns Tavern , Kennington . Mark Lodge 1 , St . Mark ' s , Masons' Hall , Masons ' , avenue .

Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon Stepney , at 8 ,- Bro . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tavern , Grosvenor-park , Camberwell , at 8 . Faith LoJgeof Instruction , Refreshment Rooms , Victoria-st . ( opposite Westminster Palace Hotel ) , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor .

Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ; , Lord ' s Hotel , Lord ' s Cricket Ground , St . John ' s-wood , at 8 ; Bro . F . G . Baker . Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edvrard , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Crawley , Preceptor . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st ., Within , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton , W . M

1227 , Preceptor . St . Marylebone Lodge of Instruction ( 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Constitutional Lodge of Instruction ( 55 ) , Wheatsheaf Hotel , Hand-court , Holborn , at 7 ; Bro . J . R . Statt-j ( P . M . 180 ) , Preceptor .

Wednesday , May 6 . Grand Chapter , at 7 . Lodge 1412 , La Iberia , Hill-rd ., St . John ' s-wood . „ 1420 , Earl Spencer , Freemasons' Hotel , New Wandsworth .

Southwark Lodge of Instruction , ( 879 ) , Southwark Park Tavern , Southwark Park , at 8 ; Bro . Charles William Kent , Preceptor . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; Bro . J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 228 ) , the Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales ' s-road , Kentish-town , at 8 ;

Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road , at 7 . 30 . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom . Tavern . Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . T . A .

Adams , Preceptor . Confidence Lodge of Instiuction , White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , at 7 . 30 . Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Park-road , Peckham , at 8 ; Bro . David Rose , Preceptor . Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar .

Stanhope Lodge of Instruction , Thicket Hotel , Anerley , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor . Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction ( 1288 ) , Finsbury Park Tavern , Seven Sisters ' -road , N ., at 8 . Bro . P . Dickinson , Acting Preceptor . Union Club of Instruction ( day meetings ) , Windsor Castle , Victoria Station , Pimlico , from 2 till 4 p . m .

Thursday , May 7 . Lodge 10 , Westminster and Keystone , Freemasons ' Hall . » 2 7 i Egyptian , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-st . „ 45 , Strong Man , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' sgate , ClerkenwelL „ 231 , St . Andrew ' s , Freemasons' Hall . » 554 , Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney .

„ 822 , Victoria Rifles , Freemasons Hall . „ 1155 , Excelsior , Sydney Arms , Lewisham-rd . „ 1178 , Perfect Ashlar , Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey . „ 1360 Royal Arthur , Duke of Edinburgh Hotel , New Wimbledon .

„ J 445 , Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tavern , Sandnngham-rd . Chap . 2 , St . James ' s , Freemasons' Hall . „ 174 , Sincerity , Cheshire Cheese Tavern , Crutchedfriars . „ 176 , Caveac , Westminster Palace Hotel ,

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Yorkshire Grey , London-St ., Tottenham Court-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Great City Lodge of Instruction , 33 , Gutter-lane , at 6 . 30 , Bro . T . Poore , W . M . 720 , Preceptor Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , Bath-street , City-road ; Bro . Stean , Preceptor . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes ,

Mile-end-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . Whittington Lodge of Instruction ( 862 ) , Crown Tavern , Holborn , at 8 ; Bro . Lewis Alexander , P . M . 188 , Preceptor . Doric Chapter of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern ,

Mileend-road , at 8 ; Comp . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . Ebury Lodge of Instruction , Bro . Palmer ' s , 12 , Ponsonbyst ., Millbank . Highgate Lodge of Instruction ( 1366 ) , Bull and Gate , Kentish-town , at 8 j Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor .