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ensuing year were then elected , viz ., Comps . A . Lucking , M . E . Z . ; J . A . Wardell , H . ; Jas . Willing , jun ., J . ; J . C . Johnstone , Scribe E . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , Scribe N . ; S . Weston , Treas . ; W . Pissey , P . Soj . ; and Mountain , Janitor . The Auditors elected were Comps . F . Wood and J . R . Hemmann . A P . Z . ' s jewel having been voted to Comp . Phillips , the convocation was closed , and the
companions adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given and well received , and the Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . BUXTON . —Phoenix Chapter of St . Ann ( No . 1235 ) . —The installation of Principals of this chapter took place at the Court House on Thursday last , Feb . 22 nd , the ceremony being very ably performed by Comps .
James Hall , P . Z . of the Duke of Athol Lodge , 210 , and P . P . G . P . S . East Lancashire , and J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . of Affability Lodge , P . G . D . of C . East Lancashire , assisted by the M . E . Z . of the chapter . The Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , M . A ., Rural Dean of Buxton , acted as Chaplain . Comps . Josiah Taylor , William Smith , and E . C . Milligan were duly installed installed as 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd
Principals . Comp . R . R . Duke , P . Z ., who had been re-elected Treasurer , was absent through family bereavement . Comps . E . J . Sykes was invested as Scribe E . ; Le Gros as P . S . ; W . Boughen as 1 st Asst . S . The chapter was honoured by the attendance , as a visitor , of the M . Ex . Comp . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., of Pye Nest , Halifax , Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire . As visiting
companions there were also present Ex . Comp . M . L . Simpson , Old Globe Lodge , 200 , P . M ., P . Z ., and P . P . G . S . B . ; Comps . W . Milligan , N . justice Lodge , 253 ; W . F . Parkinson , Caledonian Lodge , 204 ; I . T . Wright , P . Bramwell , and C . W . Ferguson , Hope Lodge , 322 . The ordinary business of the chapter having been transacted , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the Palace Hotel for luncheon .
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Mark Masonry .
BATH . — Royal Cumberland Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . The chair was taken by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . Past G . J . W ., P . M . 26 and 74 , at the request of the W . M ., who , being unavoidably detained in London , telegraphed to that effect . He was supported by Bros . Jas . Dutton , I . P . M . ; Cater ,
S . W . ; John Dutton . J . W . and Treas . ; Rubie , Sec . ; C . Wilkinson , M . O . ; Braham , S . O . ; Major Preston , acting as J . O . ; Murlis , S . D . ; Radway , J . D . ; Falkner , Reg ., acting as I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; and many members . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Of four candidates three were present , and the other sent a note of apoiogy
for unavoidable absence . Bros . Hayward , Mercer , and Davis were regularly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . A ballot was taken for the appointment of W . M . for the next year , which resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Cater , S . W ., who very neatly and cordially returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , expressing his determination to promote the prosperity of the lodge to the
utmost of his power . Bro . John Dutton was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bigwood , Tyler . Bros . Falkner , C . Wilkinson , and Braham were appointed , with the three senior officers and Secretary , as an Audit Committee . The lodge having since the last meeting suffered a severe loss by the death of Bro . Geo . Mann , an old and experienced member of all the degrees of Freemasonry , on the
proposition of the acting W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the Secretary was directed to forward a letter of sincere condolence to the members of his family . The proceedings , which were of an unusually satisfactory nature , terminated , and the lodge was closed at a quarter to ten . YORK . —York Mark Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on February
13 th , 1877 , all the officers being present . Bro . J . Morgan , of the Eboracum Lodge , 16 n , as a candidate for advancement , and Bro . T . B . Prissick , of the Staducona Mark Lodge , Canada , as a joining member , were balloted for and duly elected . Bros . C . G . Padel ( previously elected ) and J . Morgan were then admitted and duly advanced . to this honourable degree . Grand Mark Lodge certificates
were presented to a number of brethren . A communication from the Secretary of the Britannia Mark Lodge , 53 , Sheffield , was then read as follows : ( Copy ) . — " Britannia Lodge of M . M . M . ' s , 53 , Bro . J . B . Wostinholm , W . M ., Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , 12 th February , 1877 . To George Balmford , Esq ., W . M . York Mark Lodge , T . I ., York , Worshipful Sir and Bro ., Annexed
I have the pleasure of handing to you a copy of a resolution unanimously carried at our last regular meeting , held on the 4 th ult . By Command of the W . M ., ( Signed ) John Unwin , jun ., Secretary and Registrar of Marks . " Extract from the minute book of the Britannia Lodge of M . M . M . ' s , No . 53 , at a regular meeting held at the Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , on January 4 th 1877 : —
" Resolved , on the proposition of Bro . S . B . Ellis , M . O ., seconded by W . Bro . H . J . Garnett , P . M ., Treasurer , that this lodge tenders to the W . M ., P . M . 's , Officers and Brethren of the York Mark Lodge , of Time Immemorial Constitution , its warmest congratulations on the York Mark Lodge having recently given in its allegiance to , and acknowledged the supremacy of the Grand Mark
Lodge of England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown , under whose standard the Britannia Mark Lodge , No . 53 , offers you a hearty welcome , and these expressions of unfeigned pride and nleasure on seeing the York Mark Lodge take its proper position amongst the " Time Immemorial " lodges on
the Roll of the said Grand Mark Lodge . The above is a true copy . ( Signed ) J . B . Wostinholm , W . M . ; ( Signed ) John Unwin , jun ., Secretary and Registrar of Marks . " It was resolved that the foregoing communication be entered on the minutes , and that the Secretary write offering the best thanks of the York Mark Lodge , T . I ., to the
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Britannia Mark Lodge , No . 53 , for their very fraternal and cordial greeting . Several candidates were then proposed and seconded , when the lodge was duly closed . Subsequently about twenty of the brethren partook of supper , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . JERSEY . —Csesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the
21 st ult ., at the Masonic Temple . Amongst the officers present were Bros . P . W . Benham , W . M . ; A . Schmitt , acting I . P . M . ; John Oatley , S . W . ; E . Martel , J . W . ; W . H . Long , M . O . ; P . Blampied , S . O . ; R . Barrow , J . O . ; Thos . Leat , S . D . ; W . Z . Pugsley , J . D . ; Dr . Thos . J . Aubin , I . G . ; J . O . Le Sueur , Reg . ; and a goodly attendance of members . Visitor : Bros . Ph . G . Le Quesne . The lodge was
opened in due form , when the minutes of the previous meeting , held in November , were read and confirmed . The following brethren were severally balloted for , unanimously admitted , and advanced : E . Z . Carter , John Gray , Capt . Thos Le Sceulleur , L . Blanchard , and W . H . Campbell . A remark worthy to be noticed , that since the revival of the lodge in September last , no less than
nineteen good working Masons were admitted to the privileges of the Order . Several matters of local importance being settled , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including those of the hon . members , Bros . Wm . James Hughan ( Truro ) , and Dr . H . Hopkins ( Bath ) .
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Scotland .
GLASGOW . — Dramatic Lodge ( No . 571 ) . — "This lodge held an emergency meeting on Friday , the 23 rd of February , at St . Mark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present : Bros . H . W . J ackman , W . M . ; Wm . Sivewright , S . W . ; Wm . Barbour , J . W . ; Geo . R . Weir , Sec . ; L . R . Mitchell , Treas . ; James Houston , S . D . ; W . Tarner , B . B ., acting J . D . ; W . Buchanan , Stwd . ; J . B .
Hardie , Tyler ; Wm . J . E . Dobson , I . P . M . ; Wm . Phillips , I . P . M . of 55 6 . Visitors : Bro . Jamieson , and others . The business included an application from an approved candidate , Mr . Kingston , who received his first degree at the hands of the W . M . Bro . Kingston having to leave the country , it was considered advisable to give him the
Second Degree , which was received by him at the hands of the I . P . M ., William f . E . Dobson , in an able and impressive manner . Time getting late , it was proposed that he should get the Third at St . Mark ' s , 102 , on Monday evening . Thereafter the lodge was closed in due and ancient forn .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
A special meeting of the House Committee of this school was held on Saturday last in the Library , Freemasons ' Hall , when there were present Bros . Henry Browse , Raynham W . Stewart , J . G . Chancellor , S . Rosenthal , Capt . J .
Wordsworth , W . Roebuck , Henry W . Hunt , W . Hyde Pullen , J . Bagot Scriven , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The meeting was held for the purpose of considering the best method of increasing the accommodation at the school-house , so as to admit of the number of pupils being extended to three hundred . Several plans for carrying
out this object were submitted to the Committee , who considered them ; but as the meeting was only preliminary , no decision was come to on the subject , and no recommendation made ; and another special meeting for this afternoon at three o ' clock was appointed . Some other matters were reported to the Committee before they adjourned .
Testimonial To The R.W.Prov.G.M.For Middlesex.
TESTIMONIAL TO THE R . W . PROV . G . M . FOR MIDDLESEX .
A meeting of the members of the above province , which was numerously attended , was held 011 Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Tavern , to consider the best mode of
commemorating the period of seven years which Bro . Col . Francis Burdett has served as Provincial . Grand Master . Bro . R . W . Little , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , was appointed Chairman , Bro . Henry Gustavus Buss , P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Treasurer , and Bro . H . C . Levander , M . A ., P . Prov . G . D . Wilts , Secretary , with a numerous committee .
Royal Oriental Order Of Sikha And The Sat B'Hai.
ROYAL ORIENTAL ORDER OF SIKHA AND THE SAT B'HAI .
An Ashayana of this Order was held at Kensington on the 20 th ult ., under the presidency of one of the Censors . The Order Roll of the Arch Secretary was presented for inspection , and the signs duly verified . A report of the
Mahanathas , and of the Indian Council , or Mahanatha-i-Hind , was received and approved . A draft of the Anglo-Aryan Constitutions was submitted and referred to the Sponsors . The Ritual Committee made a report , which was approved . A report was also received
from the Regalia Committee , and a general report was made as to the progress of the Order in Great Britain and Ireland for the year 18 7 6 . The keys for the current cycle were then passed , and after some other business the Ashayana dispersed .
HOLI . OWAY s OINTMKNT AM ) PILI . S , —Kor had legs , bad breasts , scorbutic ami scrofulous sores , this is a genuine spccilic . The grateful anil earnest gratitude of thousands who have experienced its unrivalled power over these complaints , and who have been raised from prostrate helplessness and a condition loathsome to themselves and others , rentiers it quite unnecessary to enlarge in
this place upon its extraordinary virtues . The partsatlccted should be bathed with lukewarm water , and when the pores are thereby opened the Ointment should be well rubbed in , at least twice a day . It is always advisable to take Ilolloway's Pills in these disorder *; , as this' much assists the Ointment's action . The Pills check the lever , purily the blood , and eject all morbid matter engendered bv these diseases . —ADVT .
Obituary.
Obituary .
THE LATE BRO . JOHN REDFERN . From the Bury Times . A substantial proof of the respect and esteem in which our late townsman , Bro . John Redfern , was held by the Freemasons of Bury has just been afforded in the erection by them of a memorial monument in the burial eround
at All Saints' Church , Elton . The monument , which is remarkably well proportioned , was designed by Mr . E . Simkin of this town , and consists of a square obelisk and base of dark grey Aberdeen granite , standing upon a pedestal of polished ashlar , its total height being about sixteen feet . On the east side of the base is the following inscription :
In Remembrance of J SMITH REDFERN ' , Of Bury . Born October 6 th , 1807 . Died May 26 th , 1875 .
Bowed to his maternal dust , Heaven ' s Grand Master claims his trust ; May the truth his praise declare , Tried by compass , rule and square . On the west side are inscribed in Latin the
words—HOC MONUMENTUM SOCU EJUS EX OKDINE I . ATOMOI 1 U . M POTl'EHUNT . This monument was erected by his brother Freemasons . The shaft of the obelisk bears on its cast front five , and on its west front four Masonic symbols or emblems , some of which are of a highly recondite character , inseparable
from the mysteries in which the late brother had been initiated , and significant only to those deeply versed in ancient Masonic lore . The inseption and execution of the work are alike honourable to the promoters , and must be peculiarly gratifying to the surviving members of the deceased ' s family . Mr . Rawson , monumental mason , Knowlesley-street , has executed and erected the monument .
Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of London has intimated his willingness to assist in raising a fund for the widows and orphans of the crews of the fishing smacks which were lost in the gale of the Oth ult , There are 18 smacks missing from Yarmouth and seven
from Lowestoft . THE ROYAL ALBKRT ORPHAN ASYLUM . — The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers have g"iven a donation of £ 10 10 s . od . in aid of the funds of this institution , of which Bro . Wm . Worrell , P . M ., & c , is the indefatigable Secretary .
Bro . Edwin Moss , of the Masonic quartette , has been appointed tenor to the Foundling Chapel . ECLIVSE ov THE MOON . —On Tuesday evening the circumstances were , on the whole , as favourable as could have been expected for observing the lunar eclipse . At the earliest phase of the phenomena , at half-past five , while the earth ' s shadow was gradually advancing over
the surface of her satellite , the moon was too near the horizon , and there was—in London , at least—too much smoke in the atmosphere for satisfactory observation . The image produced on the moon ' s disc appeared from these causes imperfectly defined , and was scarcely distinguishable for the obscuration of cloud and fog . Towards seven o ' clock , as the immersion became more and more complete ,
the air was clearer and the definition much more perfect , and from this time to the final disappearance of the shadow the eclipse was seen to perfection . The brethren of the Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 , met on Wednesday night at the Regent Masonic Hall . Mr . Victor M . Myers , Worshipful Master , presided , and after the performance of the ceremonies of passing
and raising , the brethren proceeded to discuss the subject of the exclusion by the three Grand Lodges of Berlin of all men in Prussia who do not profess Christianity . After some deliberation , resolutions were come to on the motion of Mr . S . V . Abrahams , seconded by Mr . Pollitzer , to memorialise Grand Lodge of England to take such steps in the matter as in their judgment they may think
advisable to obtain a repeal of what appeared to be a most obnoxious law . A committee was formed for carrying out the resolution , and £ 5 was devoted from the lodge funds towards defraying the preliminary expenses . —Daily News . THE CAXTON CELEBRATION . — The Lord Mayor , at the request of the General Committee for the celebration of the 400 th anniversary of the introduction of printing into England by William Caxton , has called
a public meeting in furtherance of the scheme , to be held in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House , on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at half-past two o ' clock . The consecration of the Skelmersdale Lodge ( No . 1 C 58 ) , will take place on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 4 o ' clock precisely . V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , will perform the ceremony , and instal Bro . Samuel James Harvey , W . M . designate .
The members of the Past Masters Club ( attached to the Royal Athelstan Lodge No . 10 ) held their annual meeting at the Green Dragon Hotel , Bishopsgatestrect , on Tuesday , 27 th ult , in celebration of the anniversary of the centenary of the lodge , which was founded in 17 ( 19 . Bro - Charles Tyler , P . M . 19 , 66 , presided . Bro . Edward B . Grabham , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . Middlesex , having completed his year of office
as Master of the lodge , was formally admitted a member of the club , and invited by the President to yartake with the brethren of a loving cup , presented that evening by Bro . W . M . Bywater , P . M . and Secretary of the lodge , to whom was accorded a sincere vote of thanks for Ins very handsome and acceptable gift . Some customary toasts followed , after which Bro . V . Nicholson , P . M ., was unanimously elected President for the ensuing year /
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ensuing year were then elected , viz ., Comps . A . Lucking , M . E . Z . ; J . A . Wardell , H . ; Jas . Willing , jun ., J . ; J . C . Johnstone , Scribe E . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , Scribe N . ; S . Weston , Treas . ; W . Pissey , P . Soj . ; and Mountain , Janitor . The Auditors elected were Comps . F . Wood and J . R . Hemmann . A P . Z . ' s jewel having been voted to Comp . Phillips , the convocation was closed , and the
companions adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given and well received , and the Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . BUXTON . —Phoenix Chapter of St . Ann ( No . 1235 ) . —The installation of Principals of this chapter took place at the Court House on Thursday last , Feb . 22 nd , the ceremony being very ably performed by Comps .
James Hall , P . Z . of the Duke of Athol Lodge , 210 , and P . P . G . P . S . East Lancashire , and J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . of Affability Lodge , P . G . D . of C . East Lancashire , assisted by the M . E . Z . of the chapter . The Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , M . A ., Rural Dean of Buxton , acted as Chaplain . Comps . Josiah Taylor , William Smith , and E . C . Milligan were duly installed installed as 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd
Principals . Comp . R . R . Duke , P . Z ., who had been re-elected Treasurer , was absent through family bereavement . Comps . E . J . Sykes was invested as Scribe E . ; Le Gros as P . S . ; W . Boughen as 1 st Asst . S . The chapter was honoured by the attendance , as a visitor , of the M . Ex . Comp . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., of Pye Nest , Halifax , Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire . As visiting
companions there were also present Ex . Comp . M . L . Simpson , Old Globe Lodge , 200 , P . M ., P . Z ., and P . P . G . S . B . ; Comps . W . Milligan , N . justice Lodge , 253 ; W . F . Parkinson , Caledonian Lodge , 204 ; I . T . Wright , P . Bramwell , and C . W . Ferguson , Hope Lodge , 322 . The ordinary business of the chapter having been transacted , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the Palace Hotel for luncheon .
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BATH . — Royal Cumberland Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . The chair was taken by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . Past G . J . W ., P . M . 26 and 74 , at the request of the W . M ., who , being unavoidably detained in London , telegraphed to that effect . He was supported by Bros . Jas . Dutton , I . P . M . ; Cater ,
S . W . ; John Dutton . J . W . and Treas . ; Rubie , Sec . ; C . Wilkinson , M . O . ; Braham , S . O . ; Major Preston , acting as J . O . ; Murlis , S . D . ; Radway , J . D . ; Falkner , Reg ., acting as I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; and many members . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Of four candidates three were present , and the other sent a note of apoiogy
for unavoidable absence . Bros . Hayward , Mercer , and Davis were regularly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . A ballot was taken for the appointment of W . M . for the next year , which resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Cater , S . W ., who very neatly and cordially returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , expressing his determination to promote the prosperity of the lodge to the
utmost of his power . Bro . John Dutton was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bigwood , Tyler . Bros . Falkner , C . Wilkinson , and Braham were appointed , with the three senior officers and Secretary , as an Audit Committee . The lodge having since the last meeting suffered a severe loss by the death of Bro . Geo . Mann , an old and experienced member of all the degrees of Freemasonry , on the
proposition of the acting W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the Secretary was directed to forward a letter of sincere condolence to the members of his family . The proceedings , which were of an unusually satisfactory nature , terminated , and the lodge was closed at a quarter to ten . YORK . —York Mark Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on February
13 th , 1877 , all the officers being present . Bro . J . Morgan , of the Eboracum Lodge , 16 n , as a candidate for advancement , and Bro . T . B . Prissick , of the Staducona Mark Lodge , Canada , as a joining member , were balloted for and duly elected . Bros . C . G . Padel ( previously elected ) and J . Morgan were then admitted and duly advanced . to this honourable degree . Grand Mark Lodge certificates
were presented to a number of brethren . A communication from the Secretary of the Britannia Mark Lodge , 53 , Sheffield , was then read as follows : ( Copy ) . — " Britannia Lodge of M . M . M . ' s , 53 , Bro . J . B . Wostinholm , W . M ., Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , 12 th February , 1877 . To George Balmford , Esq ., W . M . York Mark Lodge , T . I ., York , Worshipful Sir and Bro ., Annexed
I have the pleasure of handing to you a copy of a resolution unanimously carried at our last regular meeting , held on the 4 th ult . By Command of the W . M ., ( Signed ) John Unwin , jun ., Secretary and Registrar of Marks . " Extract from the minute book of the Britannia Lodge of M . M . M . ' s , No . 53 , at a regular meeting held at the Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , on January 4 th 1877 : —
" Resolved , on the proposition of Bro . S . B . Ellis , M . O ., seconded by W . Bro . H . J . Garnett , P . M ., Treasurer , that this lodge tenders to the W . M ., P . M . 's , Officers and Brethren of the York Mark Lodge , of Time Immemorial Constitution , its warmest congratulations on the York Mark Lodge having recently given in its allegiance to , and acknowledged the supremacy of the Grand Mark
Lodge of England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown , under whose standard the Britannia Mark Lodge , No . 53 , offers you a hearty welcome , and these expressions of unfeigned pride and nleasure on seeing the York Mark Lodge take its proper position amongst the " Time Immemorial " lodges on
the Roll of the said Grand Mark Lodge . The above is a true copy . ( Signed ) J . B . Wostinholm , W . M . ; ( Signed ) John Unwin , jun ., Secretary and Registrar of Marks . " It was resolved that the foregoing communication be entered on the minutes , and that the Secretary write offering the best thanks of the York Mark Lodge , T . I ., to the
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Britannia Mark Lodge , No . 53 , for their very fraternal and cordial greeting . Several candidates were then proposed and seconded , when the lodge was duly closed . Subsequently about twenty of the brethren partook of supper , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . JERSEY . —Csesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the
21 st ult ., at the Masonic Temple . Amongst the officers present were Bros . P . W . Benham , W . M . ; A . Schmitt , acting I . P . M . ; John Oatley , S . W . ; E . Martel , J . W . ; W . H . Long , M . O . ; P . Blampied , S . O . ; R . Barrow , J . O . ; Thos . Leat , S . D . ; W . Z . Pugsley , J . D . ; Dr . Thos . J . Aubin , I . G . ; J . O . Le Sueur , Reg . ; and a goodly attendance of members . Visitor : Bros . Ph . G . Le Quesne . The lodge was
opened in due form , when the minutes of the previous meeting , held in November , were read and confirmed . The following brethren were severally balloted for , unanimously admitted , and advanced : E . Z . Carter , John Gray , Capt . Thos Le Sceulleur , L . Blanchard , and W . H . Campbell . A remark worthy to be noticed , that since the revival of the lodge in September last , no less than
nineteen good working Masons were admitted to the privileges of the Order . Several matters of local importance being settled , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including those of the hon . members , Bros . Wm . James Hughan ( Truro ) , and Dr . H . Hopkins ( Bath ) .
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Scotland .
GLASGOW . — Dramatic Lodge ( No . 571 ) . — "This lodge held an emergency meeting on Friday , the 23 rd of February , at St . Mark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present : Bros . H . W . J ackman , W . M . ; Wm . Sivewright , S . W . ; Wm . Barbour , J . W . ; Geo . R . Weir , Sec . ; L . R . Mitchell , Treas . ; James Houston , S . D . ; W . Tarner , B . B ., acting J . D . ; W . Buchanan , Stwd . ; J . B .
Hardie , Tyler ; Wm . J . E . Dobson , I . P . M . ; Wm . Phillips , I . P . M . of 55 6 . Visitors : Bro . Jamieson , and others . The business included an application from an approved candidate , Mr . Kingston , who received his first degree at the hands of the W . M . Bro . Kingston having to leave the country , it was considered advisable to give him the
Second Degree , which was received by him at the hands of the I . P . M ., William f . E . Dobson , in an able and impressive manner . Time getting late , it was proposed that he should get the Third at St . Mark ' s , 102 , on Monday evening . Thereafter the lodge was closed in due and ancient forn .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
A special meeting of the House Committee of this school was held on Saturday last in the Library , Freemasons ' Hall , when there were present Bros . Henry Browse , Raynham W . Stewart , J . G . Chancellor , S . Rosenthal , Capt . J .
Wordsworth , W . Roebuck , Henry W . Hunt , W . Hyde Pullen , J . Bagot Scriven , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The meeting was held for the purpose of considering the best method of increasing the accommodation at the school-house , so as to admit of the number of pupils being extended to three hundred . Several plans for carrying
out this object were submitted to the Committee , who considered them ; but as the meeting was only preliminary , no decision was come to on the subject , and no recommendation made ; and another special meeting for this afternoon at three o ' clock was appointed . Some other matters were reported to the Committee before they adjourned .
Testimonial To The R.W.Prov.G.M.For Middlesex.
TESTIMONIAL TO THE R . W . PROV . G . M . FOR MIDDLESEX .
A meeting of the members of the above province , which was numerously attended , was held 011 Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Tavern , to consider the best mode of
commemorating the period of seven years which Bro . Col . Francis Burdett has served as Provincial . Grand Master . Bro . R . W . Little , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , was appointed Chairman , Bro . Henry Gustavus Buss , P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Treasurer , and Bro . H . C . Levander , M . A ., P . Prov . G . D . Wilts , Secretary , with a numerous committee .
Royal Oriental Order Of Sikha And The Sat B'Hai.
ROYAL ORIENTAL ORDER OF SIKHA AND THE SAT B'HAI .
An Ashayana of this Order was held at Kensington on the 20 th ult ., under the presidency of one of the Censors . The Order Roll of the Arch Secretary was presented for inspection , and the signs duly verified . A report of the
Mahanathas , and of the Indian Council , or Mahanatha-i-Hind , was received and approved . A draft of the Anglo-Aryan Constitutions was submitted and referred to the Sponsors . The Ritual Committee made a report , which was approved . A report was also received
from the Regalia Committee , and a general report was made as to the progress of the Order in Great Britain and Ireland for the year 18 7 6 . The keys for the current cycle were then passed , and after some other business the Ashayana dispersed .
HOLI . OWAY s OINTMKNT AM ) PILI . S , —Kor had legs , bad breasts , scorbutic ami scrofulous sores , this is a genuine spccilic . The grateful anil earnest gratitude of thousands who have experienced its unrivalled power over these complaints , and who have been raised from prostrate helplessness and a condition loathsome to themselves and others , rentiers it quite unnecessary to enlarge in
this place upon its extraordinary virtues . The partsatlccted should be bathed with lukewarm water , and when the pores are thereby opened the Ointment should be well rubbed in , at least twice a day . It is always advisable to take Ilolloway's Pills in these disorder *; , as this' much assists the Ointment's action . The Pills check the lever , purily the blood , and eject all morbid matter engendered bv these diseases . —ADVT .
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Obituary .
THE LATE BRO . JOHN REDFERN . From the Bury Times . A substantial proof of the respect and esteem in which our late townsman , Bro . John Redfern , was held by the Freemasons of Bury has just been afforded in the erection by them of a memorial monument in the burial eround
at All Saints' Church , Elton . The monument , which is remarkably well proportioned , was designed by Mr . E . Simkin of this town , and consists of a square obelisk and base of dark grey Aberdeen granite , standing upon a pedestal of polished ashlar , its total height being about sixteen feet . On the east side of the base is the following inscription :
In Remembrance of J SMITH REDFERN ' , Of Bury . Born October 6 th , 1807 . Died May 26 th , 1875 .
Bowed to his maternal dust , Heaven ' s Grand Master claims his trust ; May the truth his praise declare , Tried by compass , rule and square . On the west side are inscribed in Latin the
words—HOC MONUMENTUM SOCU EJUS EX OKDINE I . ATOMOI 1 U . M POTl'EHUNT . This monument was erected by his brother Freemasons . The shaft of the obelisk bears on its cast front five , and on its west front four Masonic symbols or emblems , some of which are of a highly recondite character , inseparable
from the mysteries in which the late brother had been initiated , and significant only to those deeply versed in ancient Masonic lore . The inseption and execution of the work are alike honourable to the promoters , and must be peculiarly gratifying to the surviving members of the deceased ' s family . Mr . Rawson , monumental mason , Knowlesley-street , has executed and erected the monument .
Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of London has intimated his willingness to assist in raising a fund for the widows and orphans of the crews of the fishing smacks which were lost in the gale of the Oth ult , There are 18 smacks missing from Yarmouth and seven
from Lowestoft . THE ROYAL ALBKRT ORPHAN ASYLUM . — The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers have g"iven a donation of £ 10 10 s . od . in aid of the funds of this institution , of which Bro . Wm . Worrell , P . M ., & c , is the indefatigable Secretary .
Bro . Edwin Moss , of the Masonic quartette , has been appointed tenor to the Foundling Chapel . ECLIVSE ov THE MOON . —On Tuesday evening the circumstances were , on the whole , as favourable as could have been expected for observing the lunar eclipse . At the earliest phase of the phenomena , at half-past five , while the earth ' s shadow was gradually advancing over
the surface of her satellite , the moon was too near the horizon , and there was—in London , at least—too much smoke in the atmosphere for satisfactory observation . The image produced on the moon ' s disc appeared from these causes imperfectly defined , and was scarcely distinguishable for the obscuration of cloud and fog . Towards seven o ' clock , as the immersion became more and more complete ,
the air was clearer and the definition much more perfect , and from this time to the final disappearance of the shadow the eclipse was seen to perfection . The brethren of the Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 , met on Wednesday night at the Regent Masonic Hall . Mr . Victor M . Myers , Worshipful Master , presided , and after the performance of the ceremonies of passing
and raising , the brethren proceeded to discuss the subject of the exclusion by the three Grand Lodges of Berlin of all men in Prussia who do not profess Christianity . After some deliberation , resolutions were come to on the motion of Mr . S . V . Abrahams , seconded by Mr . Pollitzer , to memorialise Grand Lodge of England to take such steps in the matter as in their judgment they may think
advisable to obtain a repeal of what appeared to be a most obnoxious law . A committee was formed for carrying out the resolution , and £ 5 was devoted from the lodge funds towards defraying the preliminary expenses . —Daily News . THE CAXTON CELEBRATION . — The Lord Mayor , at the request of the General Committee for the celebration of the 400 th anniversary of the introduction of printing into England by William Caxton , has called
a public meeting in furtherance of the scheme , to be held in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House , on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at half-past two o ' clock . The consecration of the Skelmersdale Lodge ( No . 1 C 58 ) , will take place on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 4 o ' clock precisely . V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , will perform the ceremony , and instal Bro . Samuel James Harvey , W . M . designate .
The members of the Past Masters Club ( attached to the Royal Athelstan Lodge No . 10 ) held their annual meeting at the Green Dragon Hotel , Bishopsgatestrect , on Tuesday , 27 th ult , in celebration of the anniversary of the centenary of the lodge , which was founded in 17 ( 19 . Bro - Charles Tyler , P . M . 19 , 66 , presided . Bro . Edward B . Grabham , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . Middlesex , having completed his year of office
as Master of the lodge , was formally admitted a member of the club , and invited by the President to yartake with the brethren of a loving cup , presented that evening by Bro . W . M . Bywater , P . M . and Secretary of the lodge , to whom was accorded a sincere vote of thanks for Ins very handsome and acceptable gift . Some customary toasts followed , after which Bro . V . Nicholson , P . M ., was unanimously elected President for the ensuing year /