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"Thc Alasonic Charities" in a vcry forcible and neat speech , and Bro . E . D . Davies responded . Bro . Davis , in his remarks , mentioned the fact that the Provinces of Durham and Northumberland were working harmoniously together for the welfare of the Alasonic Charities , and said that the adjoining Province of Northumberland intended sending their Deputy P . G . AI . as a Steward next month with a list of about A 400 . The VV . AI . proposed the toast

of "'The Past Alasters of the Lodge of Industry , " tc which Bro . R . B . Reed replied in an excellent address . Bro . Reed , who is thc Chairman of the Industry Alasonic Hall Company , which has been instituted for the building of another and larger hall , very much needed for thc purposes of this lodge , was glad to find that thc recent Alasters had followed so well in the footsteps of such esteemed brethren as Bro . E . D . Davis and others who bad had thc

interests of the lodge at heart for so many years . He also made an appeal to the brethren asking them to take up new shares in the Hall Company , and , in response , nearly 200 shares at £ 1 each were subscribed for in the room . " The Past and Present Officers " was given by the W . AL , and responded to by Bros . R . F . Cook , P . AL , D . C , AL Corbitt , P . AL , and J . G . Smith , S . W . Other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after spending a happy

evening . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity . —( No . 1 G 3 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , Alarch 24 th . According to the calendar the meeting should have taken place a week later , but owing to the Provincial Grand Chapter being held at the hall on the 31 st ult , it was thought advisable to hold their own

meeti ng a week before the usual time . The lodge was opened at 4 . 45 with prayer , and thc ' following officers were present : Bros . E . Williams , W . AL ; A . Heald , S . VV . ; J . Sinclair , J . W . ; J . Senior , S . D . ; Henry Walley , LP . AL and Treasurer ; B . Williams , jun ., LG . A numerous assembly of brethren vvas also present . 'The niinutes of the previous meeting werc read by the Treasurer , Bra . Henry Walley , P . AL , acting for W . D . Waddcll ,

Secretary ( who was absent ) , and were duly confirmed . 1 he ballot was next taken for Air . R . P . Gardner to be a member of the lotlge , and that gentleman was unanimously elected . He was afterwards initiated into Freemasonry by the W . AL Bro . Henry Walley , P . AL , next presented the working tools of an E . A . to Bros . R . P . Gardner , Alfred Hoffmann , and B . B . Dakeyne . 'The charge was then delivered to these brethren collectively by the J . W ., Bro .

] . AL Sinclair . The brethren afterwards adjourned to tea at 5-55 , and on the resumption of the lodge duties at C . 45 . Bros . Hoffmann and Dakeyne , having answered the necessary questions , were passed to the degree of F . C ., thc firstnamed brother b y the W . AL , and the latter by Bro . Henry Walley , P . AI . 'Ihe VV . AI . presented the working tools to both candidates . Bros . Macphcrson and Kershaw , after

answering the necessary queries , were severally raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . On the termination of the "work , " and when thc lodge had been duly lowered , a long discussion took place respecting the scant accommodation at thc Freemasons' . Hall granted to this and other lodges who met there , at the conclusion of which "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at nine o ' clock .

OPENSHAW . —Faith Lodge ( No . 5 S 1 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Drover's Inn , on Wednesday , the 17 th ult There were jiresent Bros . John Greenup , W . AL ; Henry Darbyshire , LP . AL ; Thos . Walker , J . W . ; J . AL Johnson , S . D . ; A . Swift , J . D . ; VV . Swif , I . G . ; John C . Browne , Treas . ; Lee Speakman , Sec ; C . Bcswicke , Tyler ; James Pollett , lohn Hilton , lames Thos . Entwistle , and Ios . T .

Richardson , PAL Visitors : Bros . VV . Bcswicke , 121 *;; VVm . Cox , P . AL 145 S ; Ellis Jones , P . AL 1147 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened with prayer at 5 . 45 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . At this stage the lodge was called off , and the biethren sat down to an excellent tea , a la Fourchette , at the conclusion of which the lodge duties were resumed , and a

gentleman , who had at the previous meeting been jiroposed , was balloted for , and being unanimousl y elected a member , was with all due rite and ceremony initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . AL A brother was next raised to thc Sublime Degree nf a ALA ] ., this ceremony also being performed b y the VV . AI . in a highly satisfactory manner , which earned the

unqualified approval of all present . Bro . Henry Darbyshire , P . AL , presented and explained the working tools . After the lodge had been lowered , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at ten o'clock . At the social board the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and the brethren separated at 10 . 45 .

TUNBRIDGE WELLS . —Holmesdale Lodge ( No . S 74 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosjierous lodge ( which numbers nearly one hundred brethren ) vvas held in their magnificent lodge room at the Pump Room , on Wednesday , the 17 th ult , at three o'clock , the retiring W . AL , Bro . H . D . AL Williams , being the Installing Master . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . VV . Ste )> hens , P . AL of Ripon 14 S 9 Prov . G . D . C . ; J . Court 1 G 7 S ; H .

, , , Alackay-Pelham , P . AL ; F . H . Plummer , 177 ; H . Alartinucie , 1594 ; J . H . Scott , 271 , D . P . G . AI . Sussex ; A . Spencer , Prov . G . S . Kent ; C . Bur-. nei . ster , P . M . 53 S ; Charles Duke , 40 , P . P . G . D . Sussex ; Frederick Spencer , 106 3 , P . P . J . D . Kent ; D . VV . Davis , 40 ; G . B . Brodie , W . AL 1117 , P . G . S . W . Surrey ; K . J . Biggs , , 472 ; G . D Warner , 1 G 7 S ; T . H . Crouch , 851 , P . P . G . J . D . Sussex : J . S . Charlton , 1 G 7 S ; and others . Also Past Masters Bros

1 ' . W . Elers , B . Alarsack , VV . Delves , J . VV . Roper , J . Reed , B . S . Wilmot , VV . IL Bacon , of the Holmesdale Lodge , and about forty brethren . 1 he lodge having ojiened in solemn form and the minutes confirmed , a dispensation was read from the Grand Alaster "f Englantl , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . T .,

& c , authorising the W . AL to install thc W . AI . elect , such sanction being necessary in consequence of the VV . AI . elect icing already VV . AI . of Lodge 1303 , Lewes . Bro . VV . S . hlers , P . G . A . S ., P . AL , liaving for eighteen years faithfully and zealously discharged the duty of Treasurer to the lodge , the brethren at a previous meeting had decided to present him with a Treasurer's jewel as a slight recognition of his

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services , and of their fraternal regard . The W . AL , in the absence of thc Treasurer , handed the jewel to his brother , F . VV . Elers , P . G . J . W ., asking him to convey to the Treasurer ( who is now on the Continent ) how much the brethren of thc lodge appreciated his veiy many excellent services as one cf thc founders of the lodge , and its 'Treasurer from its commencement , and hc and they hojned that the Great Architecl- of the Universe would enable him

to continue his exertions in thc cause of rrcemasonry for many ycars to come . For the past six years Bro . J . F . Bates has discharged thc duty of Secretary to the lodge in such a manner as to call forth thc admiration of the brethren , and anxious to reward at all times merit and ability , this being one of the distinguishing characteristics of Freemasonry , the Worshipful Alaster , Bro . H . D . AL Williams , was deputed to present him with

a Secretary's jewel and a purse of ten guineas . Thc W . AL , in doing so , expressed the jnlcasure it gave him , and further stated that from the excellent way in which he had discharged his duties in the past he felt sure the success of the lodge would be maintained in his hands . Bro . J . F . Bates , in reply , stated that he could not find words to sufficiently express his gratitude for thc kindness which the brethren had conferred upon him , and assured

them that nothing should prevent bun in doing the best he could to preserve thc peace and harmony of thc brethren . Bro . F . VV . Elers , P . G . J . W ., senior P . AL , then presented the W . AL elect , and , in so doing , expressed the pleasure it gave him , Bro . Hodgkin having been initiated in thc lodge and duly ser * rcd the office of Warden , and also having been W . AL ofthe Tonbridge and Lewes Lodges , all which jnosts he had filled with merit and ability . The ceremony of

installation was then proceeded with in a most impressive manner ; the charges and exhortations were given by the Installing Alaster , Bro . H . D . AL Williams , in such a way as to call forth the admiration of the brethren . The following biethren were afterwards invested officers for the year : —Bros . J . Burton , S . VV . ; J . E . Ranking , J . W . ; L . S . Tugwcll , Chajilain ; VV . S . Elers , Treasurer ; j . F . Bates , Secretary ; E . Dnnkley , S . D . ; S . A . Chcale

J . D . ; A . J . Boorman , Organist ; G . Farrer , Sword Bearer ; B . S . Wilmot , P . AL , P . G . R . Kent , and C . Graham , D . C . 's ; G . Buckley , P . AL , and A . D . Beeching , Stewards ; VV . C . Cripps , jun ., I . G . ; and G . Strange , 'T yler , for the 19 th time . 'The addresses werc delivered fo thc W . AL , VVardens , and brethren by Bro . It . D . AL Williams . The VV . M . then stated that it give him great pleasure , as his first duty , to present to Bro . H . D . AL Williams , the

reining W . AL and Installing Alaster , a P . AI . 's jewel . The lodge was noted for the zeal of its Alasters , but he felt sure that no Alaster had discharged his duties more zealously and impartially , or with greater skill and ability , than hc had . Bro . IL D . Al . Williams , P . AL , in reply , stated that if by his bumble endeavours hc had merited and secured thc good wishes of thc brethren he vvas amply repaid for any services he may have rendered . A vote of

thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . II . D . AL Williams for his services as Installing Alaster . The brethren then adjourned to the new assembly room of thc Royal Kentish Hotel , where a choice menu awaited them ; and on the removal of the clotli the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to . During the evening some very interesting speeches were made by the brethren ,

and the harmony of the meeting was much enhanced by songs , given by Bros . Lord George Nevili , Bates , Everest , and Boorman , who were accompanied on thc piano . Bro . B . S . Wilmot , P . AL , P . G . R . Kent , acted as Alaster of the Ceremony of Installation , and the manner in whicii it was performed deserves the highest praise that can possibly be conferred upon him .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —An emergency meeting oi the above lodge took place on Saturday , the 20 th ult , at the Albany Hotel , for the purpose of raising Bros . Win . A . Sims , A . A . Sims , and Fredk . P . Jenkins , passing R . Chipperfield , and F . 11 . T . Block , initiating Dr . C . E . Priestly , and also to ballot for Bros . N . Tannenbauni and J . J . Beckett as joining members . There were present Bros . E . VV . Devereux , W . AL ; R .

Pearson , S . VV . ; J . Faulkner , J . W . ; Dr . Ryley , S . D . ; John Thomas Aloss , P . P . G . R . ; E . 11 . Thiellay , P . P . G . P . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . P . D . ; B . Wright , Sec ; Wingate , Sims , Block , Cash , VV . Simmons , and others . The W . AL occupied the chair , and , in his usual correct and faultless manner raised Bros . VV . A . and A . A . Sims and Jenkins , and passed Bro . Block to the Second Degree . A ballot then took place for Bros * . Nathan Tannenbauni , of

the Globe Lodge , No . 588 , and Joseph James Beckett , J ustice Lodge , No . 147 , who were proposed by Bro . John Thomas Aloss , P . Prov . G . Reg . Aliddx ., P . AL , and seconded by Bro . E . VV . Devereux , W . AL , as joining members , and which proved unanimous in their favour , as was also the initiation of Dr . Clement Edward Priestly , who was proposed by Bro . John 'Thomas Aloss , and

seconded by the W . AL A telegram was received from the candidate from Cambridge stating his inability io be present After thc lodge vvas closed the brethren adjourned to banquet , where the usual loyal toasts were given and duly responded to . Bro . J . T . Aloss proposed "The Health of the W . AL , " which he acknowledged . 'The biethren separated after spending a happy evening .

TONBRIDGE . —Tonbridge Lodge ( No . 1678 ) . — There was a good attendance at the usual monthly meeting of this lodge , held in the New Public Hall , High-street , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult , the Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , Bro . James Smith Eastes , haying intimated his intention of being the guest of the W . AL The brethren present were Bros . j . J . Pattison , W . AL ; J . Roper , S 74 , acting S . W . ; Monckton , J . . ; j . Charlton , S . D . ; 1 . Abney

J . D . ; Barnelt , Sec ; Hodgkin , I . P . M ., 'Treas . ; Court , I . G . j B . Sidney-Wilmot , P . AL 874 , P . G . R . Kent ; Bishop , Carnall , Pattison , Pauley , Warner , and others . 'The minutes having been read , the election of W . AL for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and Bro . B . Sidiiey-VVilmot , P . AL , P . G . R ., was unanimously elected . Bro . Wilmot briefly acknowledged the compliment , and stated he

would do all in his power to promote thc good harmony and well-being of the lodge . Bro . Charlton was elected Treasurer , and the 'T yler being re-elected , the W . AL , in a most impressive manner , raised Bros . VVarner and Pavvley to the Sublime Degree of a Alaster Alason . Bro . Hodgkin then initiated Air . East into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . The brethren ( hen proceeded to banquet , at the Rose and Crown , the VV . AI . presiding . The usual toasts liaving

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been given and responded to with all honours , thc D . P . G . AL , in response to his health , stated that it gave him much pleasure to be present , and that hc was jilcased to see so young a lodge prosperous , and doing their work so well . Hc congratulated the VV . AI . on the excellence of his work , and he wished the members of the Tonbridge Lodge long life and happiness . 'The dinner was of the most recherche character , and altogether the meeting was of a most enjoyable kind .

BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult , at Commercial Hotel , 'Town Hall-square . There were present Bros . N . Nicholson , W . AL ; \ V . Blair , as S . VV . ; J . VV . Heywood , J . W . ; T . T . Holt , Org . ; J . Alartin Rutter , P . AL , Sec ; VV . Court , S . D . ; J . Barrett , LG . ; J . VV . Taylor , P . Prow G . Org ., as D . C ; R . Latham , J . D . ; A . Cosgravc and E . E . Harwood , as Stewards ; J . VV . Roiley ,

lylcr ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., P . AL ; T . Alorris , P . AL ; Tong , Naylor , Bardsley , and Priestley . The lodge was opened at six o'clock , and the' minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . 'The ballot vvas taken for Air . ' Thomas Arden , and proving unanimous , he

was initiated by the VV . AI . The working tools were explained by the J . W ., and thc charge given by Bro . Brockbank . Bro . James Heywood , J . W ., was elected W . AL for the ensuing year . Bros . Brockbank , Nicholson , and Heywood were elected auditors . The lodge was closed at eight o ' clock .

TWICKENHAM . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . ' 777 ) - — - ^ regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , thc 27 th Alarch , at tlie Albany Hotel . In consquence of the day of meeting falling in the Easier vacation several of the officers and members were unavoidably absent The lodge was opened at 4 . 15 p . m . by the W . AL , Bro . H . Lovegrove , supported by Bros . G . Clark , iun .. S . W .: H .

Clark , J . W . ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . J . G . W ., LP . AL ; VV . II . Barber , Sec ; F . Perks , J . D . ; VV . S . Dnnkley , I . G . ; J . Daly , Tyler ; AL S . Larlham , P . AL 1539 ; Holliday , C A . White , Elliott , Johnston , and Villars . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting and two emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bros . Elliott and Johnston liaving answered

the usual questions , were entrusted , and , the bilge having been opened in the Second Degree , they were duly passed . Mr . A . Tl . St Ledger , who had been balloted for at a previous meeting , was introduced and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , Bro . Alark Larlham , one of the honorary members of thc lodge , was unanimously elected a joining member , the W . AL

speaking in high terms of Bro . Larlham ' s services in the cause of Freemasonry . Alter the transaction of some routine business the lodge was closed . The only visitor was Bro . Stafford , 55 . After the dinner had been done amjile justice lo the loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured , that of "Thc Prov . G . AL , Colonel F . Burdett , "

being responded to hy Bro . Dubois , Prov . J . G . W ., who informed the brethren that ( heir esteemed P . G . M . had been apjiointed high sheriff of Surrey . Several donations were handed to Bro . H . Lovegrove , the W . AL , for his list as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Girls' School . 'The T y ler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close at an early hour .

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WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held oil Thursday evening , the 25 th ult , the W . AL , Bro . Dr . Henry , P . P . S . G . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , presiding , supported by tbe following ofliccrs : in the absence of Bro . Gibson , Ed . Tyson , P . J . G . D ., as S . VV . ; VV . White , J . W . j James Winter , Al . O . ; John Rothery , S . O . ; J . W . Miles , J . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . S . G . D ., Sec and keg . ;

Jas . S . Wilson , S . D . ; George Sparrow , I . G . ; Geo . Fitzgerald , 'T yler . 'The niinutes of thc last regular lodge were read and confirmed . 'The ballot was then taken for Bros . E . VV . Henley and James Cooper , which proved unanimous , and , being in attendance , were advanced to tlie honourable degree of Alark Alaster , and , as our VV . AI . was afterwards

pleased to express himself , it will be a great acquisition to the lodge to have Bro . Cooper in our ranks , as the musical part of the ceremony will be carefully attended to , and add much to thc worUing oi thc Degree . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed from ' Henry Lodge ( No . 21 G ) , the lodge was closed in form and good harmony at 9 . 30 .

For thc better and more costl y kind of Alasonic Jewels a great saving can be made by getting tljum direct from the manufactory . Alessrs . J . R . ' Williams and Son made the most costly badge in the kingdom for the Alayor of Liverpool , and many others , and many of thc sheriffs ' badges and chains . The firm are now supplying thc nobility and gentry ( direct ) at the same prices as they

have for forty years served the best houses in London and the country , and co-operaiivu stores . Alessrs . J . R . Williams and Son have always been celebrated for speciall y fine diamond work and choice gem rings . The two advantages thus offered to the public are far sujnerior quality and an immense saving in price . Alanufactory and warehouse , 10 S , Hatton-garden , E . C . The usual saving is 20

to 60 jier cent . Bridesmaids' lockets and all kinds of jewellery for wedding presents . Dealers in diamonds , pearls , and coloured gems , loose or mounted . Elegant designs furnished ( gratis ) for re-mounting diamond work . Catalogues sent post free on application . —[ ADVT ] . Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Alasons , containing the Charges , Regulations , E . A . Song , & C A copy should be in ( he possession of

every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the ofiice of the Freemason , or will be sent post-free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of tvvontv-fiVe penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 19 S , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT . ] MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Alasonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , AI . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post-free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —[ ADVT . ]

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