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Green , N . 3 60 ; W . Kingston , 360 ; Dr . Mangan , J . V Stanton , J . 360 ; several other companions of Chapter 3 60 , cic ., being present . Comp . His Grace the Duke of Manchcstcr , Chapter 36 o , Provincial G . M . of Northampton and Hunts , was duly installed into the chairs of J ., 1-L , and M . E . Z ., Comp . Terry officiating . Comps . E . J . Orford was installed as II ., and Duncombe as J . A convocation of
emergency , for exaltation was held on Thursday last , June , 17 th , when Bros . Henry Peake , P . M . 466 ; | . M . Howard , P . M . 4 66 ; AV . Oldham , P . M . 4 66 ; IL AVright , VV . M . 4 66 ; R . J . Griffin , AV . M . 4 66 ; D . Bloodworth , J . W . 4 66 ; 11 . Knott , 4 66 ; VI . Hart , 4 66 ; A . Coulson , 466 , as Janitor , were duly exalted . Other brothers who had been duly proposed and ballolled for were absent . Amongst the
companions present were Wilkins , acting M . E . Z . ; Kellett as H . ; Robinson , as J . ; J . T . Green andW . Kingston , as P . S . alternately ; T . Davies , 360 ; J . U , Stanton , E . Roberts , 3 60 ; F . Gadsby , 360 ; Orford , Duncombe , Norton , Buckle , Davidson , Hayes , & c . The ceremony of exaltation was performed in a most impressive manner by Comp . Wilkins , who was very ably assisted by Comps . Kellett ,
Robinson , Green , Kingston , Stanton , and Davies , ( all of 3 60 ) . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , the brethren adjourned to a most welcome and excellent repast , served by Host Whincup . After the removal of the cloth , Comp Wilkins gave the usual preliminary toasts , which owing to the lateness of thc hour , had to be very briefly introduced . Comp . Orford ( who has been the principal mover in the
formation of the chapter ) , proposed the health of "Comp . Wilkins" thanking him in justly complimentary terms and also the companions of the Northampton Chapter 3 60 , for the very admirable manner in which the ceremonies had been conducted throughout , and also for their kindness in attending for the second time in such good numbers , and for the assistance he had received from them in
forming their new chapter . Owing to the success of this new chapter , the bretlnen of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , 442 , Peterborough , are making arrangements for forming a new chapter at Peterborough at the close of the summer . This will make the third chapter in the province of Northampton and Hunts , the Northampton Chapter having stood alone since its formation in June , 1853 , until the formation of the Montagu Chapter .
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SOUTH MOLTON . —FOIITESCUE LODGE ( NO . 9 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held on Monday last , at the Masonic Hall . Present — Bros . Sanders , I . P . M ., Pro W . M . ; Z . Riccard , S . W . ; J . T . Shapland , J . W . ; J . Galliford , M . O . ; Wood , S . O . ; Widgery , J . O . ; J . E . Galliford , S . D . ; Cole , J . D . ; and other brethren . There were four candidates for advancement , Bros , the
Rev . F . King , Oliver , Brewer and Britton , who were all present . The ceremony was very creditably performed * , when done , the brethren supped together at Bro . Cole ' s , Unicorn Hotel , and a very pleasant evening was spent . MACDONALD LODGB OF MARK MASTER MASONS , NO 104 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-street ,
London , on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., and was well attended by its members , although not so fully as usual , consequent on thc meeting of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge for Middlesex and Surrey being held at the same time at the Alexandra Palace . Of those who attended , the large majority being present or past Provincial Grand Officers , nearly all expressed regret that a double claim on their
duty , as Mark Jlasons , should have been made at the same moment of time , and but for preparations so nearly completed as not to be reasonably set aside there is but little doubt that after labour the lodge would have adjourned to Muswcll Hill in force , to pay due respect to the superior organisation . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the VV . M ., thc VV . Bro . William Worrell , P . G . " Organist ; and
the following members were present , viz : —Bros . Robert Berridge , S . W ., T . W . White , J . W ., Alfred Williams , P . G . Std ., M . O ., North Ritherdon , S . O ., J . J . H . Wilkins , as J . O ., the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O ., Treasurer , W . Bro . C . Hammerton , P . G . D . C , Secretary , William P . Collins , J . D ., G . Yaxley , Steward , F . H . Cozens , I . G ., the V . W ., Bro . J ames Stevens , P . G . J . O ., and Past Provincial
G . Sec . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and Bros . W . B . Johnson , P . N . Cook , T . J . Coombes , J . R . Williams , J . M . AVolgemuth , John Close , C . 11 . Crummelin , Chas . Bastin , 11 . T . Partridge , and Grant , Tyler . Ballots having been taken for Bros . J . VV . Truman , of No . 463 , for advancement , and Charles Gosden , as joining member , with satisfactory result , Bro . Truman was duly advanced to the
degree of Mark Master with full ceremony and musical scrvice . The V . W ., Bro . Thomas Meggy , then occupied the chair ot A ., and Brother Robert Berridge , having been presented by the outgoing VV . M ., was installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , greatly to thc satisfaction of the whole of the members , by whom Brother Berridge is deservedly respected , as well for his ability as for his
genial disposition . 1 he officers for the year were appointed iu the following order , viz : —W . Brother Worrell , I . P . M ., Bros . White , S . W ., Alfred Williams , J . AV ., Ritherdon , M . O ., Edward Moody , S . O ., Lieutenant-Color : el Wigginton , J . O ., the V . W . Brother Thomas Meggy , Treasurer ; Edgar Drewett , R . M . ; the W . Brother C . Hammerton , Sec . ; W . P . Collins , S D ., F . H . Cozens , J . D ., Basnett , I . G ., Yaxley , D . C , Attwood , Organist , Verry , W . S „ John Close
C . S ., and Grant , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee , which presented a very satisfactory result , and proved that efficiency hail been combined with economy , was received and adopted . A notice of motion relating to 'he services of Treasurer and Secretary was submitted , and carried with acclamation . A vote of donation to the list ° f Brother Attwood , as Steward for the Boys' School , was also carried , and after some other routine business the
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lodge adjourned to banquet . Brother Gosden , now a member of the lodge , had evidently " set his heart" upon placing before his new associates thc Lest results of thc ' resources of his establishment , and certainly succeeded in securing * the just praise and recommendation of all who paitook of the repast provided . There were 110 visitors , a circumstance quite unique in thc annals of the lodge .
Probably the gathering before alluded to had something 1 . 0 do with this . However that might be , the subsequent proceedings were nevertheless as enjoyable an of o'ld . The VV . M . was most happy in bis speeches , introducing the several loyal and Masonic toasts , and particularly in the mention of Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , and the regret that thc attendance of the Macdonald Lodge , in support of
that meeting , could not have been given as heretofore . In the course of thc evening , at the solicitation of Bro . James Stevens , the contents of the charity box , with a supplementary grant , together producing a goodly sum , were handed to him , in aid of an urgent necessity , to assist a Devonshire brother in distress . Brother Truman acknowledged his reception as the newly advanced candidate ; and
" The Health of the VV . M . " having been duly proposed and responded to , the other toasts , interspersed with song and recitation , brought thc evening ' s proceedings , which had been throughout most harmonious , to a pleasant and successful conclusion . BATH . — ROVAI . CCMIIERLAND LODGE ( lime immemorial ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Masonic
Hall on Thursday , June 24 th . At 7 . 43 p . m . the chair was taken by Bro . James Dutton , VV . M ., who was supported by the following brethren as officers : —Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain , and acting as I . P . M . ; Mitchell , as S . W . ; Carey , J . W . ; Mann , as M . O . ; Baldwin , as S . O . ; Cater , J . O . and Sec . ; John Dutton , Treas ., as S . D . ; Major Preston , I . G . ; Falkner , Registrar , as Tyler .
There were several other members present , among whom were Bros . G . Parfitt and Keene . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Dr . Hopkins read the by-laws which had been passed at the previous meeting . After some discussion and several amendments , they were confirmed , on thc proposition of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Mitchell , and an order was given that they should be
submitted to the Provincial Grand Master for approval and sanction . It was agreed , on the proposition of the Chaplain , seconded by the J . W ., that the names of all the members of the lodge should be printed with the by-laws , those of the present officers and P . M . ' s being placed first . A ballot was taken for Bros . Murliss , Jacob Smith , jun ., Chas . Brooke , and C . VV . Radway , which proved
unanimous in their favour , and the W . M . conducted the ceremony of advancement for the first two ( the others being unavoidably absent ) , with the assistance of the Chaplain in the latter portion . Uro . Dr . Hopkins stated that he had recently had an interview with , the Grand Secretary in London , and had arranged several matters in reference to the present position and future operations of the lodge , the
details of which . he read from a subsequent letter on the subject . The lodge was closed at 10 p . m . ERA LODGE ( No . 176 ) . —The second installation meeting ot this successful lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , on Friday , June 18 th . Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., opened thc lodge , and he was supported by Bros . II . Dubois , S . W . ; J . Baxter Langley , J . W ; Revd .
P . M . HoWen , Chaplain ; V . Walters , P . G . O ., P . M ., Secretary ; F . T . Horton , S . O . ; A . F . Loos , D . C . ; J . Johnson , I . G ., and many others . The visitors were Bros . Sugg , Mason , and others , whose names we were unable to ascertain . Bro . II . C . Levander , P . G . D . C , P . M ., took the chair , and advanced Bros . J . Allsopp P . M . 879 ; J . McNaughten , 871 ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . 11 : 24 , 1 * 26 ;
M . Underwood , 1423 ; and E . Searle , 1275 ; the ceremony being done in an admirable manner . He then installed Bro . H . A . Dubois as VV . M ., who appointed as his officers Bros . J . Baxter Langley , S . AV . ; Revd . P . M . Holden , J . W . and Chaplain ; T . 11 . Miller , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . P ., P . M ., Secretary ; T . Horton , R . of Marks ; W . Hammond , M . O . ; A . F . Loos , S . O . ; J . Johnson , J . O . ;
J . Allsopp , S . D . ; M . Underwood , J . D . ; J . B . Shackleton , I . G . ; W . Z . Laing , P . M . Tyler , was reinvested as Tyler . As many as six propositions were given into thc Secretary . It was arranged to hold thc next meeting on Friday , September 10 th , at six o'clock p . m . Bro . J . B . Shackleton , I . G ., made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Boys ' School , he being a Steward representing his Mother Lotlge ,
the " Lebanon , " 1326 . He never relaxes any exertions on behalf of the charities . After some other important business was disposed of , none more prominent than the voting of a ten-guinea Past Master's jewel to Bro . J . T . Moss , I . P . M ., for his eminent and efficient services rendered to the lodge as one of its founders and thc first W . M ., thc lodge was closed . A splendid banquet followed An agreeable evening was spent .
IPSWICH . —ALBERT VICTOR LODGE ( NO . 70 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , the 21 st June . Present : —Bros . George Cresswell , W . M . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , 30 , P . G . Chap . ; C . T . Townsend , Secretary , P . G . S . D . ; Emra Holmes , 31 P . G . L of Works , acting LO . ; W . T . Westgate , P . M . M ., acting S . O . ; E . J . Robertson , P . M . M .,
acting M . O . ; George Abbott , S . W . ; W . Clarke , J . W . ; W . Cuckow , Treasurer ; J . H . Townsend , acting I . G . ; & c , iVc The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , Brother Sanderson stated tbat Brother Rev . J . B . Tweed , who had been previously balloted for and accepted , was unable to attend for advancement . Thc Secretary
announced that , in accordance with the resolution passed at last lodge , several brethren had been communicated with , relative to arrears , with varying results . He could not , however , give a list at present of those who would have to be struck off for non-payment . Brother Sanderson enquired whether the Grand Lodge returns for the last three
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years had gone off yet , and was informed that they woul be sent immediately . Brother Holmes moved that , as soon as the funds would allow , fresh collars for thc officers should be procured for the lodge , through tbe Secretary , but ultimately seven or eight of the bretlnen stated their willingness to supply one each . Brother Westgate mentioned thc sad case of the wife of a brother who was in verv
Ul health , and who was very desirous of getting into the Convalescent Home at Felixstowe ' , and , in feeling * terms , urged any of the brethren who bad sufficient influence to get her admission to the Home . The order was , wc arc glad to say , procured almost immediately , through the instrumentality of a medical brother , well known and highly esteemed in thc Craft . Several brethren were proposed for
advancement , and it was proposed to have a lodge of emergency for that purpose in July . The routine business baving been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren gathered round the supper table , and did ample justice to the meal provided by Bro . G . Spalding . The usual pleasant evening was spent , and the brethren were loth to separate .
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LEICESTER . —BYZANTINE CONCLAVE , ( NO . 44 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous conclave took place at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on AVednesday , cjth June . The conclave having been opened , Major J . W . Woodall , 30 ; ( the Int . General designate for North and East Yorkshire ) , who had been previously elected , was admitted and installed as a Kni ght of thc Order . A College of Viceroys
was then opened and , Sir Knts . Woodall anil VV . Wcare , the V . E . elect of No . 44 , were consecrated as Viceroys . Subsequently a Senate of Sovereigns was formed , when Sir Knt . Woodall received the degree of Hon . Sov ., and Sir Knt . F . J . Baines , 18 ° , was enthroned as the M . P . S . of this conclave . The ceremonies of the higher grades was conducted by Sir Knt . G . Toller , jun ., G . O ., * o ° , as M . P . S ., 0
assisted by Sir Knts . S . S . Partridge , 18 , as V . E ., the Rev . W . Langley , as H . P ., and C . McBride , as Herald , the Int . General , Sir Knt . W . Kelly , also rendering assistance as Director of the Ceremonies . On the conclave being resumed the M . P . S . invested his officers as follows : —Sir Knts . C . Stretton , P . Sov . ; W . Wcare , V . E . ; Rev . VV . Langley , H . P . ; VV . Sculthorpe , S . G . ; J . T . Thorp , I . G . ;
Robt . Waite and C . E . Stretton , Aides ; W . Sculthorpe , Treas ; R . Boughton Smith 18 , Recorder ; C . McBride , ( Hon . P . Sov . ) O . Prefect ; A . K . Baines , Standard Bearer , and Organist ; C . Law , Herald . The ballot proving unanimous in favour of Dr . Gibson , ofJEdcn Lodge , Limerick , he was admitted and installed as a Knt . Companion . The ceremony was very efficiently performed by Sir Knt .
S . S . Partridge , the historical lecture being given by Sir Knt . G . Toller , jun ., and the charge by the Int . Gen ., Sir W . Kelly . After discussion it was resolved that in future the regular meetings should take place on thc 2 nd Wednesdays in February , June , and November . Thc Treasurer ' s report showing a balance in hand of upwards of £ 30 , was received and adopted , a vote of thanks to him for his
services being unanimously passed . It was afterwards resolved that the furniture of the conclave should be completed , and the necessary appointments for thc Mount Hermon Sanctuary procured . Amongst those present , in addition to the names above mentioned , were the M . P . S . designate and two of the founders of the White Rose of York Conclave , No . 120 , since consecrated at Sheffield , on
the 12 th June ; Sir Knts . W . II . Brittain , 31 , J . F . Moss , and Alfred Scargill . The installation banquet took place at the close of the proceedings . LIVERPOOL . —WALTON CONCLAVE ( NO . 97 ) . —An emergency meeting of this conclave was held on Monday , the 14 th June , for the purpose of installing Bros . G . J , Jones , Merchants' Lodge , 241 , and J . Armstrong , 14 . 8 and
1230 , and other business . The conclave was opened in imperial form by Em . Sir Kt . Jesse Banning , M . P . S . ( and in the unavoidable absence of Em . Sir Kt . Rev . T . VV . Richardson ); Em . Sir Kt . J . C Lunt , P . S . Treasurer , as V . ; Sir Kt . W . Quayle , S . G . ; Sir Kt . G . E . Hanmer , J . G . jHev . C R . Hyde , LL . D ., H . P . ; Sir Kt . N . Turner , P . nnd Orator , Sir Kt . H . Gribbin , S . B . ; Sir Kt . Beardwood , II . ; Sir
Kts . Gilchrist , Donaldson , Howell , Davidson , and others . Thc ballot having been declared unanimous , the before mentioned brethren were admitted according to ancient custom , and were duly constituted , and installed Knights of this Order . In the temporary absence of Sir Kt . Rev . C R . Hyde , LL . D ., Sir Kt . Quayle , S . G ., delivered the II . Prelate's address in a faultless manner , and the
M . P . S . then called upon Sir Kt . N . Turner , P . and Orator , to deliver the oration , which he did in a style which afterwards elicited the congratulations of the assembled Sir Knights . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel was unanimously voted tc Sir Kt . J . C . Lunt , P . S . Treasurer , " as a slight recognition of his untiring exertions on behalf of this conclave . "
Sir Kt . N . Turner afterwards gave notice that " at the next regular meeting he should move that the fee for installation in the conclave be doubled . " The muster roll was then called , and the Sir Knights afterwards adjourned to thc banquetting room , when a most enjoyable evening was spent , the musical talents of several Sir Knights adding not a little to the harmony of the evening .
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GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 3 J ) . —The annual excursion of the members of this ancient lodge was made on Thursday , 24 th ult ., the locality selected for visiting this year being Roslyn Castle and Hawthornden . The party , numbering about eighty , left Dundas-strcct Station by the 9 . 13 a . m . train , and , making no stoppage whatever until reaching Haymarket Station , were safely landed in
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Green , N . 3 60 ; W . Kingston , 360 ; Dr . Mangan , J . V Stanton , J . 360 ; several other companions of Chapter 3 60 , cic ., being present . Comp . His Grace the Duke of Manchcstcr , Chapter 36 o , Provincial G . M . of Northampton and Hunts , was duly installed into the chairs of J ., 1-L , and M . E . Z ., Comp . Terry officiating . Comps . E . J . Orford was installed as II ., and Duncombe as J . A convocation of
emergency , for exaltation was held on Thursday last , June , 17 th , when Bros . Henry Peake , P . M . 466 ; | . M . Howard , P . M . 4 66 ; AV . Oldham , P . M . 4 66 ; IL AVright , VV . M . 4 66 ; R . J . Griffin , AV . M . 4 66 ; D . Bloodworth , J . W . 4 66 ; 11 . Knott , 4 66 ; VI . Hart , 4 66 ; A . Coulson , 466 , as Janitor , were duly exalted . Other brothers who had been duly proposed and ballolled for were absent . Amongst the
companions present were Wilkins , acting M . E . Z . ; Kellett as H . ; Robinson , as J . ; J . T . Green andW . Kingston , as P . S . alternately ; T . Davies , 360 ; J . U , Stanton , E . Roberts , 3 60 ; F . Gadsby , 360 ; Orford , Duncombe , Norton , Buckle , Davidson , Hayes , & c . The ceremony of exaltation was performed in a most impressive manner by Comp . Wilkins , who was very ably assisted by Comps . Kellett ,
Robinson , Green , Kingston , Stanton , and Davies , ( all of 3 60 ) . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , the brethren adjourned to a most welcome and excellent repast , served by Host Whincup . After the removal of the cloth , Comp Wilkins gave the usual preliminary toasts , which owing to the lateness of thc hour , had to be very briefly introduced . Comp . Orford ( who has been the principal mover in the
formation of the chapter ) , proposed the health of "Comp . Wilkins" thanking him in justly complimentary terms and also the companions of the Northampton Chapter 3 60 , for the very admirable manner in which the ceremonies had been conducted throughout , and also for their kindness in attending for the second time in such good numbers , and for the assistance he had received from them in
forming their new chapter . Owing to the success of this new chapter , the bretlnen of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , 442 , Peterborough , are making arrangements for forming a new chapter at Peterborough at the close of the summer . This will make the third chapter in the province of Northampton and Hunts , the Northampton Chapter having stood alone since its formation in June , 1853 , until the formation of the Montagu Chapter .
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SOUTH MOLTON . —FOIITESCUE LODGE ( NO . 9 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held on Monday last , at the Masonic Hall . Present — Bros . Sanders , I . P . M ., Pro W . M . ; Z . Riccard , S . W . ; J . T . Shapland , J . W . ; J . Galliford , M . O . ; Wood , S . O . ; Widgery , J . O . ; J . E . Galliford , S . D . ; Cole , J . D . ; and other brethren . There were four candidates for advancement , Bros , the
Rev . F . King , Oliver , Brewer and Britton , who were all present . The ceremony was very creditably performed * , when done , the brethren supped together at Bro . Cole ' s , Unicorn Hotel , and a very pleasant evening was spent . MACDONALD LODGB OF MARK MASTER MASONS , NO 104 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-street ,
London , on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., and was well attended by its members , although not so fully as usual , consequent on thc meeting of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge for Middlesex and Surrey being held at the same time at the Alexandra Palace . Of those who attended , the large majority being present or past Provincial Grand Officers , nearly all expressed regret that a double claim on their
duty , as Mark Jlasons , should have been made at the same moment of time , and but for preparations so nearly completed as not to be reasonably set aside there is but little doubt that after labour the lodge would have adjourned to Muswcll Hill in force , to pay due respect to the superior organisation . The lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m . by the VV . M ., thc VV . Bro . William Worrell , P . G . " Organist ; and
the following members were present , viz : —Bros . Robert Berridge , S . W ., T . W . White , J . W ., Alfred Williams , P . G . Std ., M . O ., North Ritherdon , S . O ., J . J . H . Wilkins , as J . O ., the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O ., Treasurer , W . Bro . C . Hammerton , P . G . D . C , Secretary , William P . Collins , J . D ., G . Yaxley , Steward , F . H . Cozens , I . G ., the V . W ., Bro . J ames Stevens , P . G . J . O ., and Past Provincial
G . Sec . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and Bros . W . B . Johnson , P . N . Cook , T . J . Coombes , J . R . Williams , J . M . AVolgemuth , John Close , C . 11 . Crummelin , Chas . Bastin , 11 . T . Partridge , and Grant , Tyler . Ballots having been taken for Bros . J . VV . Truman , of No . 463 , for advancement , and Charles Gosden , as joining member , with satisfactory result , Bro . Truman was duly advanced to the
degree of Mark Master with full ceremony and musical scrvice . The V . W ., Bro . Thomas Meggy , then occupied the chair ot A ., and Brother Robert Berridge , having been presented by the outgoing VV . M ., was installed as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , greatly to thc satisfaction of the whole of the members , by whom Brother Berridge is deservedly respected , as well for his ability as for his
genial disposition . 1 he officers for the year were appointed iu the following order , viz : —W . Brother Worrell , I . P . M ., Bros . White , S . W ., Alfred Williams , J . AV ., Ritherdon , M . O ., Edward Moody , S . O ., Lieutenant-Color : el Wigginton , J . O ., the V . W . Brother Thomas Meggy , Treasurer ; Edgar Drewett , R . M . ; the W . Brother C . Hammerton , Sec . ; W . P . Collins , S D ., F . H . Cozens , J . D ., Basnett , I . G ., Yaxley , D . C , Attwood , Organist , Verry , W . S „ John Close
C . S ., and Grant , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee , which presented a very satisfactory result , and proved that efficiency hail been combined with economy , was received and adopted . A notice of motion relating to 'he services of Treasurer and Secretary was submitted , and carried with acclamation . A vote of donation to the list ° f Brother Attwood , as Steward for the Boys' School , was also carried , and after some other routine business the
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lodge adjourned to banquet . Brother Gosden , now a member of the lodge , had evidently " set his heart" upon placing before his new associates thc Lest results of thc ' resources of his establishment , and certainly succeeded in securing * the just praise and recommendation of all who paitook of the repast provided . There were 110 visitors , a circumstance quite unique in thc annals of the lodge .
Probably the gathering before alluded to had something 1 . 0 do with this . However that might be , the subsequent proceedings were nevertheless as enjoyable an of o'ld . The VV . M . was most happy in bis speeches , introducing the several loyal and Masonic toasts , and particularly in the mention of Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , and the regret that thc attendance of the Macdonald Lodge , in support of
that meeting , could not have been given as heretofore . In the course of thc evening , at the solicitation of Bro . James Stevens , the contents of the charity box , with a supplementary grant , together producing a goodly sum , were handed to him , in aid of an urgent necessity , to assist a Devonshire brother in distress . Brother Truman acknowledged his reception as the newly advanced candidate ; and
" The Health of the VV . M . " having been duly proposed and responded to , the other toasts , interspersed with song and recitation , brought thc evening ' s proceedings , which had been throughout most harmonious , to a pleasant and successful conclusion . BATH . — ROVAI . CCMIIERLAND LODGE ( lime immemorial ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Masonic
Hall on Thursday , June 24 th . At 7 . 43 p . m . the chair was taken by Bro . James Dutton , VV . M ., who was supported by the following brethren as officers : —Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain , and acting as I . P . M . ; Mitchell , as S . W . ; Carey , J . W . ; Mann , as M . O . ; Baldwin , as S . O . ; Cater , J . O . and Sec . ; John Dutton , Treas ., as S . D . ; Major Preston , I . G . ; Falkner , Registrar , as Tyler .
There were several other members present , among whom were Bros . G . Parfitt and Keene . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Dr . Hopkins read the by-laws which had been passed at the previous meeting . After some discussion and several amendments , they were confirmed , on thc proposition of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Mitchell , and an order was given that they should be
submitted to the Provincial Grand Master for approval and sanction . It was agreed , on the proposition of the Chaplain , seconded by the J . W ., that the names of all the members of the lodge should be printed with the by-laws , those of the present officers and P . M . ' s being placed first . A ballot was taken for Bros . Murliss , Jacob Smith , jun ., Chas . Brooke , and C . VV . Radway , which proved
unanimous in their favour , and the W . M . conducted the ceremony of advancement for the first two ( the others being unavoidably absent ) , with the assistance of the Chaplain in the latter portion . Uro . Dr . Hopkins stated that he had recently had an interview with , the Grand Secretary in London , and had arranged several matters in reference to the present position and future operations of the lodge , the
details of which . he read from a subsequent letter on the subject . The lodge was closed at 10 p . m . ERA LODGE ( No . 176 ) . —The second installation meeting ot this successful lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , on Friday , June 18 th . Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., opened thc lodge , and he was supported by Bros . II . Dubois , S . W . ; J . Baxter Langley , J . W ; Revd .
P . M . HoWen , Chaplain ; V . Walters , P . G . O ., P . M ., Secretary ; F . T . Horton , S . O . ; A . F . Loos , D . C . ; J . Johnson , I . G ., and many others . The visitors were Bros . Sugg , Mason , and others , whose names we were unable to ascertain . Bro . II . C . Levander , P . G . D . C , P . M ., took the chair , and advanced Bros . J . Allsopp P . M . 879 ; J . McNaughten , 871 ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . 11 : 24 , 1 * 26 ;
M . Underwood , 1423 ; and E . Searle , 1275 ; the ceremony being done in an admirable manner . He then installed Bro . H . A . Dubois as VV . M ., who appointed as his officers Bros . J . Baxter Langley , S . AV . ; Revd . P . M . Holden , J . W . and Chaplain ; T . 11 . Miller , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . P ., P . M ., Secretary ; T . Horton , R . of Marks ; W . Hammond , M . O . ; A . F . Loos , S . O . ; J . Johnson , J . O . ;
J . Allsopp , S . D . ; M . Underwood , J . D . ; J . B . Shackleton , I . G . ; W . Z . Laing , P . M . Tyler , was reinvested as Tyler . As many as six propositions were given into thc Secretary . It was arranged to hold thc next meeting on Friday , September 10 th , at six o'clock p . m . Bro . J . B . Shackleton , I . G ., made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Boys ' School , he being a Steward representing his Mother Lotlge ,
the " Lebanon , " 1326 . He never relaxes any exertions on behalf of the charities . After some other important business was disposed of , none more prominent than the voting of a ten-guinea Past Master's jewel to Bro . J . T . Moss , I . P . M ., for his eminent and efficient services rendered to the lodge as one of its founders and thc first W . M ., thc lodge was closed . A splendid banquet followed An agreeable evening was spent .
IPSWICH . —ALBERT VICTOR LODGE ( NO . 70 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , the 21 st June . Present : —Bros . George Cresswell , W . M . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , 30 , P . G . Chap . ; C . T . Townsend , Secretary , P . G . S . D . ; Emra Holmes , 31 P . G . L of Works , acting LO . ; W . T . Westgate , P . M . M ., acting S . O . ; E . J . Robertson , P . M . M .,
acting M . O . ; George Abbott , S . W . ; W . Clarke , J . W . ; W . Cuckow , Treasurer ; J . H . Townsend , acting I . G . ; & c , iVc The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , Brother Sanderson stated tbat Brother Rev . J . B . Tweed , who had been previously balloted for and accepted , was unable to attend for advancement . Thc Secretary
announced that , in accordance with the resolution passed at last lodge , several brethren had been communicated with , relative to arrears , with varying results . He could not , however , give a list at present of those who would have to be struck off for non-payment . Brother Sanderson enquired whether the Grand Lodge returns for the last three
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years had gone off yet , and was informed that they woul be sent immediately . Brother Holmes moved that , as soon as the funds would allow , fresh collars for thc officers should be procured for the lodge , through tbe Secretary , but ultimately seven or eight of the bretlnen stated their willingness to supply one each . Brother Westgate mentioned thc sad case of the wife of a brother who was in verv
Ul health , and who was very desirous of getting into the Convalescent Home at Felixstowe ' , and , in feeling * terms , urged any of the brethren who bad sufficient influence to get her admission to the Home . The order was , wc arc glad to say , procured almost immediately , through the instrumentality of a medical brother , well known and highly esteemed in thc Craft . Several brethren were proposed for
advancement , and it was proposed to have a lodge of emergency for that purpose in July . The routine business baving been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren gathered round the supper table , and did ample justice to the meal provided by Bro . G . Spalding . The usual pleasant evening was spent , and the brethren were loth to separate .
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LEICESTER . —BYZANTINE CONCLAVE , ( NO . 44 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous conclave took place at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on AVednesday , cjth June . The conclave having been opened , Major J . W . Woodall , 30 ; ( the Int . General designate for North and East Yorkshire ) , who had been previously elected , was admitted and installed as a Kni ght of thc Order . A College of Viceroys
was then opened and , Sir Knts . Woodall anil VV . Wcare , the V . E . elect of No . 44 , were consecrated as Viceroys . Subsequently a Senate of Sovereigns was formed , when Sir Knt . Woodall received the degree of Hon . Sov ., and Sir Knt . F . J . Baines , 18 ° , was enthroned as the M . P . S . of this conclave . The ceremonies of the higher grades was conducted by Sir Knt . G . Toller , jun ., G . O ., * o ° , as M . P . S ., 0
assisted by Sir Knts . S . S . Partridge , 18 , as V . E ., the Rev . W . Langley , as H . P ., and C . McBride , as Herald , the Int . General , Sir Knt . W . Kelly , also rendering assistance as Director of the Ceremonies . On the conclave being resumed the M . P . S . invested his officers as follows : —Sir Knts . C . Stretton , P . Sov . ; W . Wcare , V . E . ; Rev . VV . Langley , H . P . ; VV . Sculthorpe , S . G . ; J . T . Thorp , I . G . ;
Robt . Waite and C . E . Stretton , Aides ; W . Sculthorpe , Treas ; R . Boughton Smith 18 , Recorder ; C . McBride , ( Hon . P . Sov . ) O . Prefect ; A . K . Baines , Standard Bearer , and Organist ; C . Law , Herald . The ballot proving unanimous in favour of Dr . Gibson , ofJEdcn Lodge , Limerick , he was admitted and installed as a Knt . Companion . The ceremony was very efficiently performed by Sir Knt .
S . S . Partridge , the historical lecture being given by Sir Knt . G . Toller , jun ., and the charge by the Int . Gen ., Sir W . Kelly . After discussion it was resolved that in future the regular meetings should take place on thc 2 nd Wednesdays in February , June , and November . Thc Treasurer ' s report showing a balance in hand of upwards of £ 30 , was received and adopted , a vote of thanks to him for his
services being unanimously passed . It was afterwards resolved that the furniture of the conclave should be completed , and the necessary appointments for thc Mount Hermon Sanctuary procured . Amongst those present , in addition to the names above mentioned , were the M . P . S . designate and two of the founders of the White Rose of York Conclave , No . 120 , since consecrated at Sheffield , on
the 12 th June ; Sir Knts . W . II . Brittain , 31 , J . F . Moss , and Alfred Scargill . The installation banquet took place at the close of the proceedings . LIVERPOOL . —WALTON CONCLAVE ( NO . 97 ) . —An emergency meeting of this conclave was held on Monday , the 14 th June , for the purpose of installing Bros . G . J , Jones , Merchants' Lodge , 241 , and J . Armstrong , 14 . 8 and
1230 , and other business . The conclave was opened in imperial form by Em . Sir Kt . Jesse Banning , M . P . S . ( and in the unavoidable absence of Em . Sir Kt . Rev . T . VV . Richardson ); Em . Sir Kt . J . C Lunt , P . S . Treasurer , as V . ; Sir Kt . W . Quayle , S . G . ; Sir Kt . G . E . Hanmer , J . G . jHev . C R . Hyde , LL . D ., H . P . ; Sir Kt . N . Turner , P . nnd Orator , Sir Kt . H . Gribbin , S . B . ; Sir Kt . Beardwood , II . ; Sir
Kts . Gilchrist , Donaldson , Howell , Davidson , and others . Thc ballot having been declared unanimous , the before mentioned brethren were admitted according to ancient custom , and were duly constituted , and installed Knights of this Order . In the temporary absence of Sir Kt . Rev . C R . Hyde , LL . D ., Sir Kt . Quayle , S . G ., delivered the II . Prelate's address in a faultless manner , and the
M . P . S . then called upon Sir Kt . N . Turner , P . and Orator , to deliver the oration , which he did in a style which afterwards elicited the congratulations of the assembled Sir Knights . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel was unanimously voted tc Sir Kt . J . C . Lunt , P . S . Treasurer , " as a slight recognition of his untiring exertions on behalf of this conclave . "
Sir Kt . N . Turner afterwards gave notice that " at the next regular meeting he should move that the fee for installation in the conclave be doubled . " The muster roll was then called , and the Sir Knights afterwards adjourned to thc banquetting room , when a most enjoyable evening was spent , the musical talents of several Sir Knights adding not a little to the harmony of the evening .
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GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 3 J ) . —The annual excursion of the members of this ancient lodge was made on Thursday , 24 th ult ., the locality selected for visiting this year being Roslyn Castle and Hawthornden . The party , numbering about eighty , left Dundas-strcct Station by the 9 . 13 a . m . train , and , making no stoppage whatever until reaching Haymarket Station , were safely landed in