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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
F . G . HalI , G . J . Cosburn , E . J . Tabor , G . Ratcliffe . W . Webb , S . Jacob King , W : J . Beauchamp , J . Williams , B . Fielder , J . Bance , T . Deller , R . R . Hollyer , J . Adam , J . T . C . Wink-field , W . H . Baker , A . L . Taylor , H . C . Lewis , J . W . Dover , E . Woot-• ton , W . Hoblyn , C . A . Lippincott , S . G . Payne , T .
Haddon , C . F . Whiskin , E . Wood , W . H . Herbert , G . M . Knight , Fred . Bland , W . Ford , J . Whitehouse , Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , Mortimer , G . H . Palmer , Grissbrook , C . W Scriven , J . M'Cubben , H . Poynder , T . Cooke , Bolton , H . J . Gooch , R . R . Alexander , & c .
The P . G . Master , addressing the brethren , said he vvas pleased to be able to congratulate them upon thesteady progress of Freemasonry in this province , forty-five members having been added during the past year . He trusted that the various lodges had been careful in admitting those only who would do honour to the Craft . He proceeded to explain the
circumstances under which the Charity Fund had recently been established , expressing a hope that all the lodges in the province would regularly contribute to it , and thus afford systematic aid to the valuable Charities connected with the Order . Sir Daniel called attention to the newly-printed Book of Bve-Laws , with a history ofthe province , whicb
had been carefully compiled by the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Biggs . He was sure all the brethren were delighted that the first public actof the Prince of Wales , as a Freemason , was performed in their own province , when His Royal Highness laid thc principal stone of thc Reading Schools , on which occasion so many Grand Officers were also present .
In conclusion , Sir Daniel Gooch said he hoped the Masons throughout the province would continue to work together with that harmony which was so essential to the prosperity of tbe Craft . It was then moved , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . Holden be re-elected Treasurer . The Prov . Grand Secretary read the reports from
the different lodges which were in all respects satisfactory . The Prov . Grand Treasurer presented a statement of receipts and disbursements , showing a balance in hand of about . £ 113 . On the motion of the Prov . Grand Master ,
seconded by Bro . J . T . Morland , it was unanimously resolved "That the sum of twenty guineas be presented to the Charity Fund . " Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch then appointed thc Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year , and duly invested them with their regalia , as follows : —
Bro . J . Williams , P . M . 591 ... Senior Warden . „ G . Chancellor , W . M . nor Junior Warden . „ Rev . T . Barton , 574 ... Chaplain . „ Rev . O . G . Grace , P . M . 591 Junior Chaplain . . R . Bradlev , W . M . 414 ... Registrar .
„ W . Biggs , P . M . 574 ... Secretary . „ J . M'Cubben , W . M . 94 S ... Senior Deacon . „ W . Hedges , W . M . 945 ... Junior Deacon . „ G . Radcliffe , W . M . 840 ... Dir . of Cers .
„ F . G . Hall , P . M . 574 ... Asst . Dir . of Cers „ E . Grisbrook , W . M . 771 ... S . W . „ G . H . Palmer , 771 ... Organist . „ H . Poynder , 948 Pursuivant .
„ J . Whitehouse Supt . of Works „ Lawson „ Winkficld » Whiskin I Stewards . ,. Payne
„ Haddon „ Liffencot
„ Hemmings ... , T , „ Nowell ) ' The lodge having been closed in the customary manner , the brethren adjourned to the George
Hotel , and partook of a sumptuous banquet , served in a very satisfactory manner . Bros . Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , and Mortimer carried out the musical arrangements , and tlieir performances were loudly applauded . Dessert having been introduced ,
The Chairman ( Sir Daniel Gooch ) proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " and next " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and the Right Hon . thc Earl of Zetland , Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England . " The Chairman then proposed "The Health ofthe
Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present , " for whom Bro . R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . ofthe Grand Lodge of England , responded , and gave thc brethren a cordial invitation to visit the Masons at Oxford . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Rev . Sir John Warren Hayes ) , then rose , and said the pleasing
and honourable duty devolved upon him of proposing the health of their worthy P . G . Master . ( Cheers . ) He was not at all surprised to find the brethren receiving this toast with acclamation , and he felt quite convinced that thc longer Sir Daniel resided among them and filled the high office he held at present , the greater reason they would have for according to him a hearty reception . Their chairman had very important and responsible duties
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to perform , not only in connection with Masonry , but also in Parliament , and y et Sir Daniel always felt great pleasure in making it convenient to come amongst his brethren , not only in Provincial Grand Lodge , but also in the different lodges throughout the Province . ( Hear , hear ) . They had indeed
great reason to congratulate themselves upon the progress of Masonry in this Province since it had been presided over by their worthy Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch . ( Hear and cheers . ) He begged to thank Sir Daniel for the good he had effected as Grand Master of the Province , and hoped he would long
be spared to preside over them . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman , in responding , said he felt he could clo little or nothing himself , and that what good was done must be accomplished by the united action of himself and the brethren throughout the Province . It was necessary that they should all
work together , harmoniously , to advance the great object which they all had at heart . When appointed to preside over this province , he heard a murmur of differences existing between the brethren of Buckinghamshire and thoseof Berkshire . As G . M . he knew no difference , and it was his duty not to
know any . ( Hear , hear . ) He was glad , however , to find that such a feeling as that he had just alluded to had entirely passed away —( hear , hear)—and they had that day assembled in Aylesbury , and the brethren there had given them a kind and hearty reception , for which , in the name of them all , he
offered their thanks . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped that , individually and collectively , the brethren would aid him in carrying out the great and good works for the advancement of which they professed to be formed—namely , the welfare of mankind . ( Cheers . ) He was gratified to see Masonry prospering in the
province ; and , in conclusion , he thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received the toast . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman again rose , and . in complimentary terms , proposed the health of " The Deputy Grand Master , Sir J . W . Hayes , " who , in replving . assured
the brethren that any services that he could render would be gladly given to promote the interests of Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman proposed , as the next tonst , " The Masonic Charities , " and urged all the brethren to contribute through their respective lodges to the
Charity Fund , his ambition being that Berks and Bucks should stand second to no other province in the amount of aid afforded to the Masonic charities . ( Cheers . ) Let them drink success to the noble Institutions connected with the Order , and also determine that , so far as they were concerned , these
Institutions should be attended with prosperity . ( Hear , hear ) . To " The health of the Visitors , " next proposed by the Chairman , Bro . Bolton responded . Thc Chairman next proposed " The health ofthe Prov . Grand Secretary and Prov . Grand Treasurer , " and spoke of thc labour and zeal of Bro . Biggs
without whose assistance he ( Sir Daniel ) would have been as a lost sheep . There could be no doubt that a great deal of the success that characterised Masonry in this province was due to the untiring exertions of Bro . Biggs . ( Hear and cheers . ) Bro . Holden and Bro . Biggs severally returned thanks .
The Chairman next proposed " The health of thc Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Buckingham Lodge , and the other Lodges in the Province , " for whom Bro . Ambrose Taylor responded . The Tyler's toast was then given , and the Prov . Grand Master vacated the chair .
The brethren from Berkshire left by the 7 . 5 train in the evening , and we are expressing thc feelings of each one in stating that the visit to Aylesbury afforded them much pleasure , the brethren in that
town having spared nopains in making the arrangements necessary for receiving and entertaining the Prov . G . Lodge . The last occasion on which the Freemasons of this province met at Aylesbury was in 1865 .
ON thc 1 oth May , George Stodart Blackie was elected Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the South of Tennesee . Bro . Blackie is well known as
a most indefatigable labourer in the Masonic fielda most zealous and earnest Mason , worthy of this great honour . He is representative at the Grand Lodge of Tennesee ofthe Grand Lodge of Ireland and other Masonic bodies in Great Britain .
SECRETS . —Josh Billings , who ought to know , says that " Sekrets are kttssed poor property ennyhow ; if you circulate them , you lose them ; and if you keep them , you lose the interest on the investment . " "AND SO ye have taken thc teetotal pledge , have
ye ? " said one Irishman to another " Indnde I have , and am not ashamed of it aithcr . " " And did not Paul tell Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach ? " "So he did ; but , then , my name is not Timothy , and there ' s nothing the matter with my stomach , bedad . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT .
WARRIXGTO . W — Lodge op Lights , Nd . 148 . —The regular monthly meetingof this lodge was held on Monday evening last . The W . M ., Bro . W . Richardson , was supported by Bros , fames Jackson , S . W . ; VV * . S . Hawkins , as J . W . ; John ' Harding , S . D . ; Jos . Cassidy , J . D . ; W . Crompton , I . G . ; John Bowes , P . M ., Past P . G . Reg . C . and W . ; D . W . Finney , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M . ;
Dr . Spinks ; Dr . Gornall ; Rev . Dr . Massmgham ; Rev . j . N . Porter ; J . W . Thorp ; Peter Jones ; T . Mee Pattison , Org . ; Christoph Ekkert ; Robert Richardson ; W . Mossop , W . M . 1250 ; John Dimelow ; J . Bancroft ; Dr . Cooper-, James Hannah , Tyler . Visitors -. Bros . Rev . Francis Terry , ALA ., Prov . G . Chap ., Cheshire ; Robert Jackson , P . M . 104 ; C . A . Pearse . No . 941 ; E . Roberts ,
P . J . Edelsten , and Richard Bricrley , No . 1250 . The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Dimelow , and proving in his favour , and he being present , was initiated by the W . M . ; tho working tools were delivered by Bro . W . S . Hawkins , and the charge by Bro . Finney , P . M . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and
Bro . Thorp claimed advancement , and having sustained his claim to the satisfaction of all , he was entrusted ancl retired . The lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , Bro . Thorp re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . Bowes . Tlie lodge having been duly lowered , and some business transacted , it was finally closed with the usual solemnities , ami the brethren
adjourned to Bro . Jabez George Hughes for refreshment . DARAVEi-f , LANCASHIRE . —L -dge Harmony and Industry , A o . 3 S 1 . —At the last regular monthly meeting at the lodge-room , New Inn , Darwen , a beautiful M . M . jewel was presented to Bro . George Wood , P . M ., by the brethren of this lodge , the inscription being truly indicative of the estimation this worthy brother is held by his
co-workers : —" Presented to Bro . George Wood , P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge Harmony and Industry , No . * j 8 l , Darwen , as a token of esteem . April , 1 S 71 . " The jew .-l , which is valued at nearly . £ 10 , was presented in a suitable speech by the W . M ., Bin , G . E . Stephens , and feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Wood . —Bro . Lawrence Roberts , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . William Entivisl .
seconded , " That one guinea be sent to the Masonic L . fe Boat , " which vvas unanimously carried . Other business being concluded , thc lodge was closed with the usual formula at 9 . 30 . BOMIUY . — L ) Jge Emulation , No . 1100 , E . C— The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , Bombay , on Thursday , the
20 th April , 1871 , and was very numerously attended , amongst whom were W . Bros . Alfred King , P . M . 757 , P . D . G . S . W . ; Alfred Edginton , P . M . 757 , P . D . GJ . D . ; Alfred Swift , P . M . 1062 ; W . II . Hussey , P . M . 944 , D . G . Sec ; J . Lock Icy , P . M . 757 ; Alex . M'Kcuzie , W . M . 944 ; Sorabj . e Frammurze , P . M . 1189 , D . G . D . of C ; R . II . Forrester , P . M . 371 . S . C . The following
lodges were represented by brethren present : —Concord ( 757 ) , Truth ( 944 ) , Star of India ( 1062 ) , Eastern Star ( 1189 ) , Rising Star ( 342 ) , Perseverance ( 351 ) , Caledonian ( 490 ) , Union ( 767 ) , Barton ( 475 ) , Harmony , and Friendship and Harmony ( 1270 ) . The lodge was opened in the first degree at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of the last rc-ular meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge
vvas then opened in the second degree , when the W . M .-elect , Bro . George Lewis D'Emden , J . W ., was presented hy \ V . Bros . Alfred King , and Alfred Swift for installation . The qualifications were recited and antient charges road ami assented to , when the ceremony was proceeded with . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , consistin-- of W . Bros . A . King , A . Swift , A . Edginton , W . IT .
Hussey , J . Lockley , A . M'Kcr . zie , and Sorabjee Frammurze , and Bro . G . L . D'Emden was placed for the first time in the chair of K . S . On the brethren being readmitted , and the customary salutes having been given , the following officers were appointed and invested : — Bros . T . Archington Hopewell , S . W . ; E . Ilcwett , J . W . ; E . Gleave , Treasurer ; J . F . Pcnr . ock , Secretary ; H .
Amsworth , S D . ; ] . Hartley , J . D . ; Rustomjee Cowasjee , D . of C ; J . G . Smith , I . G . ; J . W . Leager , Tyler . The important duties of installing officer were ably and effectively rendered by Bro . C . Beard , the retiring W . M ., by whom also was given the appropriate addresses and concluding charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a most perfect manner , which called forth continued
expressions of approbation and praise . After transacting the ordinary business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquetingliall , where a capital repast was , as usual , provided by the worthy Steward , Bro . J . F . Pennock . Ample justice having been done to the " luxuries ofthe East , and the cloth having been removed , the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were proposed and responded to in a Masonic manner . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . C . Beard , " referred to the many valuable services he had rendered to the lodge dming the two years he had presided over it , alluding in highly flattering terms to Bro Beard ' s Masonic attainments and particularising the excellence of his working . The toast was received , as it deserved to be , with long
and continued acclamation , which was repeated on Bro , Beard rising to respond , which he did in appropriate terms . The intervals were much enlivened bv s < -me gord elections on the pianoforte by Bros . Williams and Collins , and some first class son- ^ s were sung by some of tlie brethren present . The last toast of O . B . brought the meeting to a close , and the brethren separated , well pleased with their re-union . This some Ent'li'li readers ivill scarcely credit , when they learn that the thermometer * tood at abont 05 " , and the temperature was only made bearable by thc continual swing of the punkahs .
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F . G . HalI , G . J . Cosburn , E . J . Tabor , G . Ratcliffe . W . Webb , S . Jacob King , W : J . Beauchamp , J . Williams , B . Fielder , J . Bance , T . Deller , R . R . Hollyer , J . Adam , J . T . C . Wink-field , W . H . Baker , A . L . Taylor , H . C . Lewis , J . W . Dover , E . Woot-• ton , W . Hoblyn , C . A . Lippincott , S . G . Payne , T .
Haddon , C . F . Whiskin , E . Wood , W . H . Herbert , G . M . Knight , Fred . Bland , W . Ford , J . Whitehouse , Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , Mortimer , G . H . Palmer , Grissbrook , C . W Scriven , J . M'Cubben , H . Poynder , T . Cooke , Bolton , H . J . Gooch , R . R . Alexander , & c .
The P . G . Master , addressing the brethren , said he vvas pleased to be able to congratulate them upon thesteady progress of Freemasonry in this province , forty-five members having been added during the past year . He trusted that the various lodges had been careful in admitting those only who would do honour to the Craft . He proceeded to explain the
circumstances under which the Charity Fund had recently been established , expressing a hope that all the lodges in the province would regularly contribute to it , and thus afford systematic aid to the valuable Charities connected with the Order . Sir Daniel called attention to the newly-printed Book of Bve-Laws , with a history ofthe province , whicb
had been carefully compiled by the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Biggs . He was sure all the brethren were delighted that the first public actof the Prince of Wales , as a Freemason , was performed in their own province , when His Royal Highness laid thc principal stone of thc Reading Schools , on which occasion so many Grand Officers were also present .
In conclusion , Sir Daniel Gooch said he hoped the Masons throughout the province would continue to work together with that harmony which was so essential to the prosperity of tbe Craft . It was then moved , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . Holden be re-elected Treasurer . The Prov . Grand Secretary read the reports from
the different lodges which were in all respects satisfactory . The Prov . Grand Treasurer presented a statement of receipts and disbursements , showing a balance in hand of about . £ 113 . On the motion of the Prov . Grand Master ,
seconded by Bro . J . T . Morland , it was unanimously resolved "That the sum of twenty guineas be presented to the Charity Fund . " Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch then appointed thc Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year , and duly invested them with their regalia , as follows : —
Bro . J . Williams , P . M . 591 ... Senior Warden . „ G . Chancellor , W . M . nor Junior Warden . „ Rev . T . Barton , 574 ... Chaplain . „ Rev . O . G . Grace , P . M . 591 Junior Chaplain . . R . Bradlev , W . M . 414 ... Registrar .
„ W . Biggs , P . M . 574 ... Secretary . „ J . M'Cubben , W . M . 94 S ... Senior Deacon . „ W . Hedges , W . M . 945 ... Junior Deacon . „ G . Radcliffe , W . M . 840 ... Dir . of Cers .
„ F . G . Hall , P . M . 574 ... Asst . Dir . of Cers „ E . Grisbrook , W . M . 771 ... S . W . „ G . H . Palmer , 771 ... Organist . „ H . Poynder , 948 Pursuivant .
„ J . Whitehouse Supt . of Works „ Lawson „ Winkficld » Whiskin I Stewards . ,. Payne
„ Haddon „ Liffencot
„ Hemmings ... , T , „ Nowell ) ' The lodge having been closed in the customary manner , the brethren adjourned to the George
Hotel , and partook of a sumptuous banquet , served in a very satisfactory manner . Bros . Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , and Mortimer carried out the musical arrangements , and tlieir performances were loudly applauded . Dessert having been introduced ,
The Chairman ( Sir Daniel Gooch ) proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " and next " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and the Right Hon . thc Earl of Zetland , Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England . " The Chairman then proposed "The Health ofthe
Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present , " for whom Bro . R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . ofthe Grand Lodge of England , responded , and gave thc brethren a cordial invitation to visit the Masons at Oxford . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Rev . Sir John Warren Hayes ) , then rose , and said the pleasing
and honourable duty devolved upon him of proposing the health of their worthy P . G . Master . ( Cheers . ) He was not at all surprised to find the brethren receiving this toast with acclamation , and he felt quite convinced that thc longer Sir Daniel resided among them and filled the high office he held at present , the greater reason they would have for according to him a hearty reception . Their chairman had very important and responsible duties
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to perform , not only in connection with Masonry , but also in Parliament , and y et Sir Daniel always felt great pleasure in making it convenient to come amongst his brethren , not only in Provincial Grand Lodge , but also in the different lodges throughout the Province . ( Hear , hear ) . They had indeed
great reason to congratulate themselves upon the progress of Masonry in this Province since it had been presided over by their worthy Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch . ( Hear and cheers . ) He begged to thank Sir Daniel for the good he had effected as Grand Master of the Province , and hoped he would long
be spared to preside over them . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman , in responding , said he felt he could clo little or nothing himself , and that what good was done must be accomplished by the united action of himself and the brethren throughout the Province . It was necessary that they should all
work together , harmoniously , to advance the great object which they all had at heart . When appointed to preside over this province , he heard a murmur of differences existing between the brethren of Buckinghamshire and thoseof Berkshire . As G . M . he knew no difference , and it was his duty not to
know any . ( Hear , hear . ) He was glad , however , to find that such a feeling as that he had just alluded to had entirely passed away —( hear , hear)—and they had that day assembled in Aylesbury , and the brethren there had given them a kind and hearty reception , for which , in the name of them all , he
offered their thanks . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped that , individually and collectively , the brethren would aid him in carrying out the great and good works for the advancement of which they professed to be formed—namely , the welfare of mankind . ( Cheers . ) He was gratified to see Masonry prospering in the
province ; and , in conclusion , he thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received the toast . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman again rose , and . in complimentary terms , proposed the health of " The Deputy Grand Master , Sir J . W . Hayes , " who , in replving . assured
the brethren that any services that he could render would be gladly given to promote the interests of Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman proposed , as the next tonst , " The Masonic Charities , " and urged all the brethren to contribute through their respective lodges to the
Charity Fund , his ambition being that Berks and Bucks should stand second to no other province in the amount of aid afforded to the Masonic charities . ( Cheers . ) Let them drink success to the noble Institutions connected with the Order , and also determine that , so far as they were concerned , these
Institutions should be attended with prosperity . ( Hear , hear ) . To " The health of the Visitors , " next proposed by the Chairman , Bro . Bolton responded . Thc Chairman next proposed " The health ofthe Prov . Grand Secretary and Prov . Grand Treasurer , " and spoke of thc labour and zeal of Bro . Biggs
without whose assistance he ( Sir Daniel ) would have been as a lost sheep . There could be no doubt that a great deal of the success that characterised Masonry in this province was due to the untiring exertions of Bro . Biggs . ( Hear and cheers . ) Bro . Holden and Bro . Biggs severally returned thanks .
The Chairman next proposed " The health of thc Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Buckingham Lodge , and the other Lodges in the Province , " for whom Bro . Ambrose Taylor responded . The Tyler's toast was then given , and the Prov . Grand Master vacated the chair .
The brethren from Berkshire left by the 7 . 5 train in the evening , and we are expressing thc feelings of each one in stating that the visit to Aylesbury afforded them much pleasure , the brethren in that
town having spared nopains in making the arrangements necessary for receiving and entertaining the Prov . G . Lodge . The last occasion on which the Freemasons of this province met at Aylesbury was in 1865 .
ON thc 1 oth May , George Stodart Blackie was elected Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the South of Tennesee . Bro . Blackie is well known as
a most indefatigable labourer in the Masonic fielda most zealous and earnest Mason , worthy of this great honour . He is representative at the Grand Lodge of Tennesee ofthe Grand Lodge of Ireland and other Masonic bodies in Great Britain .
SECRETS . —Josh Billings , who ought to know , says that " Sekrets are kttssed poor property ennyhow ; if you circulate them , you lose them ; and if you keep them , you lose the interest on the investment . " "AND SO ye have taken thc teetotal pledge , have
ye ? " said one Irishman to another " Indnde I have , and am not ashamed of it aithcr . " " And did not Paul tell Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach ? " "So he did ; but , then , my name is not Timothy , and there ' s nothing the matter with my stomach , bedad . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT .
WARRIXGTO . W — Lodge op Lights , Nd . 148 . —The regular monthly meetingof this lodge was held on Monday evening last . The W . M ., Bro . W . Richardson , was supported by Bros , fames Jackson , S . W . ; VV * . S . Hawkins , as J . W . ; John ' Harding , S . D . ; Jos . Cassidy , J . D . ; W . Crompton , I . G . ; John Bowes , P . M ., Past P . G . Reg . C . and W . ; D . W . Finney , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M . ;
Dr . Spinks ; Dr . Gornall ; Rev . Dr . Massmgham ; Rev . j . N . Porter ; J . W . Thorp ; Peter Jones ; T . Mee Pattison , Org . ; Christoph Ekkert ; Robert Richardson ; W . Mossop , W . M . 1250 ; John Dimelow ; J . Bancroft ; Dr . Cooper-, James Hannah , Tyler . Visitors -. Bros . Rev . Francis Terry , ALA ., Prov . G . Chap ., Cheshire ; Robert Jackson , P . M . 104 ; C . A . Pearse . No . 941 ; E . Roberts ,
P . J . Edelsten , and Richard Bricrley , No . 1250 . The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Dimelow , and proving in his favour , and he being present , was initiated by the W . M . ; tho working tools were delivered by Bro . W . S . Hawkins , and the charge by Bro . Finney , P . M . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and
Bro . Thorp claimed advancement , and having sustained his claim to the satisfaction of all , he was entrusted ancl retired . The lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , Bro . Thorp re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . Bowes . Tlie lodge having been duly lowered , and some business transacted , it was finally closed with the usual solemnities , ami the brethren
adjourned to Bro . Jabez George Hughes for refreshment . DARAVEi-f , LANCASHIRE . —L -dge Harmony and Industry , A o . 3 S 1 . —At the last regular monthly meeting at the lodge-room , New Inn , Darwen , a beautiful M . M . jewel was presented to Bro . George Wood , P . M ., by the brethren of this lodge , the inscription being truly indicative of the estimation this worthy brother is held by his
co-workers : —" Presented to Bro . George Wood , P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge Harmony and Industry , No . * j 8 l , Darwen , as a token of esteem . April , 1 S 71 . " The jew .-l , which is valued at nearly . £ 10 , was presented in a suitable speech by the W . M ., Bin , G . E . Stephens , and feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Wood . —Bro . Lawrence Roberts , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . William Entivisl .
seconded , " That one guinea be sent to the Masonic L . fe Boat , " which vvas unanimously carried . Other business being concluded , thc lodge was closed with the usual formula at 9 . 30 . BOMIUY . — L ) Jge Emulation , No . 1100 , E . C— The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , Bombay , on Thursday , the
20 th April , 1871 , and was very numerously attended , amongst whom were W . Bros . Alfred King , P . M . 757 , P . D . G . S . W . ; Alfred Edginton , P . M . 757 , P . D . GJ . D . ; Alfred Swift , P . M . 1062 ; W . II . Hussey , P . M . 944 , D . G . Sec ; J . Lock Icy , P . M . 757 ; Alex . M'Kcuzie , W . M . 944 ; Sorabj . e Frammurze , P . M . 1189 , D . G . D . of C ; R . II . Forrester , P . M . 371 . S . C . The following
lodges were represented by brethren present : —Concord ( 757 ) , Truth ( 944 ) , Star of India ( 1062 ) , Eastern Star ( 1189 ) , Rising Star ( 342 ) , Perseverance ( 351 ) , Caledonian ( 490 ) , Union ( 767 ) , Barton ( 475 ) , Harmony , and Friendship and Harmony ( 1270 ) . The lodge was opened in the first degree at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of the last rc-ular meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge
vvas then opened in the second degree , when the W . M .-elect , Bro . George Lewis D'Emden , J . W ., was presented hy \ V . Bros . Alfred King , and Alfred Swift for installation . The qualifications were recited and antient charges road ami assented to , when the ceremony was proceeded with . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , consistin-- of W . Bros . A . King , A . Swift , A . Edginton , W . IT .
Hussey , J . Lockley , A . M'Kcr . zie , and Sorabjee Frammurze , and Bro . G . L . D'Emden was placed for the first time in the chair of K . S . On the brethren being readmitted , and the customary salutes having been given , the following officers were appointed and invested : — Bros . T . Archington Hopewell , S . W . ; E . Ilcwett , J . W . ; E . Gleave , Treasurer ; J . F . Pcnr . ock , Secretary ; H .
Amsworth , S D . ; ] . Hartley , J . D . ; Rustomjee Cowasjee , D . of C ; J . G . Smith , I . G . ; J . W . Leager , Tyler . The important duties of installing officer were ably and effectively rendered by Bro . C . Beard , the retiring W . M ., by whom also was given the appropriate addresses and concluding charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a most perfect manner , which called forth continued
expressions of approbation and praise . After transacting the ordinary business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquetingliall , where a capital repast was , as usual , provided by the worthy Steward , Bro . J . F . Pennock . Ample justice having been done to the " luxuries ofthe East , and the cloth having been removed , the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were proposed and responded to in a Masonic manner . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . C . Beard , " referred to the many valuable services he had rendered to the lodge dming the two years he had presided over it , alluding in highly flattering terms to Bro Beard ' s Masonic attainments and particularising the excellence of his working . The toast was received , as it deserved to be , with long
and continued acclamation , which was repeated on Bro , Beard rising to respond , which he did in appropriate terms . The intervals were much enlivened bv s < -me gord elections on the pianoforte by Bros . Williams and Collins , and some first class son- ^ s were sung by some of tlie brethren present . The last toast of O . B . brought the meeting to a close , and the brethren separated , well pleased with their re-union . This some Ent'li'li readers ivill scarcely credit , when they learn that the thermometer * tood at abont 05 " , and the temperature was only made bearable by thc continual swing of the punkahs .