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Craft Jftasonrg . GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient and robust lodge was held on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Rooms , No . 34 , Denmark-street . There was an excellent attendance of members and visitors . The proceedings commenced shortly after 7 p . m ., when the W . M ., Bro . John Wood , took the chair , and was assisted by the following

officers : Bros . R . Whitfield , l . P . M . ; J . G . Smith , S . W . ; E . Liddell , J . VV . ; E . VV . Middlemast , Sec ; W . Whitfield , as S . D . ; J . Page , as J . D . ; A . Rhagg , S . S . ; VV . M . Pybus , J . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and J . Curry , T . Amongst the members and visitors present were Bros . B . P . Ord , P . M . ; E . Mitcbinson ; VV . Whitfield ; VV . Brown ; E . Nichols ; VV . Dalrymple ; VV . Towers ; I . Braithwaite ,

W . M . 1427 ; G . E . Macarthy , J . W . 1427 ; H . Dixon , S . D . 1427 ; VV . Pattison , S . S . 1427 ; T . Rea , 1427 ; A . fleald , 1427 ; ] . Page , l . P . M . 406 ; G . F . Charlton , S . W . 1664 ; G . S . Sims , 1342 ; T . Dunning , J . S . 4 S 1 ; H . S . Bird , Sec . 1664 ; A . Simpson , 40 G ; R . L . Markham , J . S ' . 24 ; G . C . Whitfield , 240 ; U . Mein , P . M . 541 ; J . Mackay , VV . M . 424 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; VV . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; A . M .

Loades , P . M . 24 ; J . G . Tulloch , P . M . 431 ; M . H . Dodd , J . VV . nig ; W . Smith , J . VV . 1342 ; and others . The minutes of last meeting were confirmed , the ballot was then taken for a subscribing member , after which Mr . Thomas Wilson , who was elected at the July lodge , being in attendance and properly prepared , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the VV . M . The J . VV .

explained the working tools , and gave the charge of the First Degree . The sum of £ 2 2 s . was unanimously voted towards the fund for an illuminated address to the late P . G . M ., Bro . John Fawcctt , on his retirement . Other business having been transacted the lodge was duly closed

at S . 15 p . m . The brethren retired to the refreshment room for the remainder of the evening , and a highly entertaining musical melange occupied the attention of those present in conjunction with the toast list , which is never omitted by old 4 S .

STOKE-ON-TRENT . —Portland Lodge ( No . G 37 ) . —An adjourned lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult . There were present Bros . E . Roberts , VV . M . ; VV . T . Beetenson , S . W . ; D . Smith , J . W . ; with the other officers of the lodge , including Bros . Thomas , P . M . ; Tooth , P . M . ; and Farren , P . M . ; also a goodly number of the brethren . Bro . Montford , P . M ., was duly elected by ballot as a

joining member , and Mr . Chas . Buckley , an old and respected resident of Stoke , having been also elected , was initiated by the VV . M . Bro . Geo . Stevenson was passed to the Second Degree ; the working tools in each Degree being presented by the J . VV ., and the charges 'delivered by the S . W . Wc are glad to note the progress this lodge is making , and the improved appearance of the lodge room—a very

pretty addition being lately made by his Worship the Mayor of Stoke , G . Turner , Esq ., viz ., a Parian bust of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., for which kind present the hearty thanks of the brethren have been conveyed to his Worship . We understand there is also a movement on foot to hang upon the walls the portraits of the Past Masters of the lodge , an idea which is well worth carrying out .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., when a goodly number of the brethren assembled , under the presidency of the retiring W . M ., Bro . VV . A . Goss , jun . The W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . S . S . Noakes , J . VV ., was presented by V . W . Bro . T . Perry , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., and the ceremony of installation was very

worthily performed b y the retiring VV . M . ; the charges being given by Bro . 1 " . Perry . After the usual honours the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . VV . A . Goss , jun ., l . P . M . ; A . T . Blarney , S . W . ; G . 11 . Halls , J . VV . ; T . Perry , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ( re-elected ); [ no . Lane , Sec ; G . J . Pepprell , S . D . ; B . Knight , J . D ' . ; E . Cranch , I . G . and Org . ; L . Pike , D . C ; I . Chubb and 1 . McKellar .

Stewards ; and J . E . Newton , Tyler . VV . Bro . J . Murray was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Committee of Petitions , after which it was unanimously resolved to present the retiring W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a testimony to the ability and zeal with which he had successfull y discharged the duties of his office . The brethren then adjourned tothe Queen's Hotel , where

a very attractive banquet had been provided , which was served up in Bro . Bolt ' s excellent style . In addition to the officers and members of the lodge , the following visitors were present : V . W . Bro . P . B . Clemens , P . M . 150 , P . P . CO . ; Bros . Dr . Searle , P . M . 24 S ; W . Maclean , P . M . 24 S ; T . Brooks , Org . 32 S ; and H . Day , 32 S . Thc usual loyal toasts having been well honoured , the W . M . proposed

the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling therewith thc names of Bros . T . Perry , P . P . G . T ., and ' P . B . Clemens , P . P . G . O ., who severally responded . The toast of "The Newly-Installed VV . N 1 . ( Bro . Dr . Noakes ) " was next given , in a very able manner , by Bro . T . Perry ; in responding to which the VV . M . congratulated the lodge on the possession and

manifestation of such a cordial and fraternal spirit as always characterised the gatherings of the Jordan Lodge . The toast of I' The Installing Master , the l . P . M ., Bro . VV . A . Goss , jun ., was next proposed by Bro . J . Murray , who complimented the retiring Master on the successful manner in which , as a young Mason , he had installed his successor . Bro . Goss briefly returned thanksexpressing his intention

, to place his services at the disposal of the lodge in the future as in the past . The S . W ., Bro . A . T . Blarney , then proposed " The Health of the Past Masters , " which was severally responded to by all the Past Masters of the lodge present , viz ., Bros . VV . A . Goss , jun ., J . Dodge , VV . Bradnee , J . Murray , and T . Perry , after which the VV . M .

proposed the toast ot Ihe Newly-Invested Officers , " remarkingthat he believed and felt that the working of the lodge during his year of office would , from the well-known ability and earnestness of the brethren appointed , be very harmonious and very successful . The toast was duly honoured , and responded to by Bros . A . T . Blarney , S . W . ; G , H , Halls , J . W . ; J . Lane , Sec ; B . Knight , J . D . ; and E .

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Cranch , I . G . and Org . " The Visitors " toast having been given , and acknowledged by Bros . P . B . Clemens , P . M . 159 , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Maclean , P . M . 34 S ; and T . Brooks , Org . 32 S , a collection was taken up in aid of the " Devon Masonic Education Fund , " and the Tyler ' s toast brought

to a close a very pleasant and satisfactory gathering . During the evening a selection of glees was sung by Bros . Noakes , Halls , and Lane , and songs by the same brethren and by Bros . E . Cranch and E . Richards , which much contributed to the pleasurable enjoyment and harmony of the meeting .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The brethren of this lodge met on Tuesday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., at two o ' clock prompt , for the despatch of very heavy business , which included the election of W . M . and Treasurer , the Three Degrees in Masonry , two substantial votes in charity , the appointment of auditors , & c ., and a variety of other items , in consequence of which the

brethren were kept hard at work for nearly four hours . This was the first meeting after the summer vacation , and consequently the members came back from their holidays well prepared for downright hard work . Bro . J . B . MacKenzie , VV . M ., opened the lodge at two o ' clock sharp , and there were also present Bros . Lindo Courtenay , l . P . M . ; VV . VV . Sandbrook , S . W . ; John Atkinson , J . VV . ; A . Woolrich ,

Treas . ; - F . Emery , S . D . ; J . Pyer , J . D . ; VV . Savage , I . G . ; R . Burgess , Organist ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Deputy Organist ; H . P . Squire , S . S . ; C Courtenay , J . S . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the members present were Bros . VV . G . Anson , D . Saunders , H . Round , Brammall , J . L . Shrapnell , Gough , A . E . Richardson , A . Ricketts , John Walton , George Walton , Julian Cross , VV . Annand ,

Captain Amscow , H . Holden , J . Keet , IN . Green , P . Lowndes , J . Ray , Dr . Williams , Dr . Whittle , Dr . Pugh , Woodend , Heap , and others . The visitors included Bros . Councillor Grindley , Envin , the Rev . Philip Pinnington , Hopkins , and others , there being a total attendance of about seventy brethren . Messrs . 1 . E . Runmer and C Buchanan were initiated ; Bros . Gough , Cross , and G . Hemming were passed ; and Bros . Ricketts and Woodend

were raised ; the whole of the work being done by the VV . M ., assisted most effectively by his officers . Bro . VV . VV . Sandbrook , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M ., and Bro . Alfred Woolrich was again chosen Treasurer of the lodge—for the fifth time—without one dissentient voice . The brethren , after other business , partook of an excellent banquet , and a pleasant evening was spent with toast , song , and recitation .

SHOEBURYNESS . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 1 S 17 ) . —This lodge , consecrated in July last , by the R . W . P . G . M . the Right Hon . Lord Tcnterden , K . C . B ., has been very successful during the first year of its existence , there having been fifteen candidates initiated , and it bids fair to be one of the largest lodges in the province . Owing to the increase in the number of its members , additional

accommodation has been provided at the Cambridge Hotel , where the annual festival was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult . Thc VV . M ., Bro . C Eltham , who has recently had the office of Prov . G . Pursuivant conferred upon him , opened the lodge , assisted by his officers . After the usual routine business , the chair was taken by Bro . A . Lucking , P . M ., and P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C , who proceeded to instal Bro . G . ] .

Glasscock , S . W ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were invested , viz ., Bros . J . Al . Farr , S . W . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . M . 1 G 0 , P . P . G . Chap ., J . W . ; C . Eltham , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . VV . Harris , P . M . 1000 , P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; S . M'Call Walker , S . D . ; R . Green , J . D . ; H . Church , I . G . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . and P . Z ., P . P . G . D ., D . C ; J . English and S . Turner , Stwds . ; J .

Whittingham , Tyler . I here were also present Bros . R . Butcher , J . Ayling , T . C Bertram , J . H . Cockburn , Floyd , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Harrington , VV . M . 1 G 0 ; J . Taylor , 27 G ; and S . Horton , 1536 . The VV . M . in the name of the lodge presented to the l . P . M ., Bro . C . Eltham , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the brethren as a token of their

appreciation of his services as first W . M . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . A . Lucking for the manner in which he had carried out the ceremony of installation . After the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , presided

over by the VV . M . Thc usual toasts were proposed , and heartily responded to , the Tyler's toast bringing a very pleasant evening to a close . The following contributed to the harmony of the evening , Bros , the Rev . H . J . Hatch , C . E . Eltham , J . M . Farr , S . M'Call Walker , and R . Green .

COWBRIDGE . —St . Quintius Lodge ( No . 1822 ) . —This lodge held its first annual festival on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Bear Hotel , when Bro . Titus Lewis was re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The attendance was not so numerous as is usual on such occasions , but the proceedings were marked by true Masonic spirit and animation . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . VV . H .

Phillips , 540 ; M . R . Williams , 1578 ; A . Jones , G 70 ; VV . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., G 70 ; T . Phillips , W . M ., P . G . P ., G 79 ; J . Hurman , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., ofio ; R . Hunter , VV . M . 157 S ; R . Male , Sec . 157 S ; and R . Thomas , 157 S . I he lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Titus Lewis , W . M ., and the minutes of the preceding meeting were then read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries

Bro . Titus Lewis , VV . M ., was duly installed in the chair ; the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . J . Edward Price , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., assisted by Bro . Jas . Hurman , P . P . G . J . W- The following brethren were afterwards invested officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . D . de B . Stanistreet , S . W . ; Lewis Jenkins , J . W . ; John Thomas , Treas . ; Sydney Gibson , P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; VV . A . James ,

S . D . ; F . A . Miles , J . D . ; E . John , I . G . ; E . Ord and VV . V . Huntley , Stewards . After the addresses had been delivered , and "Hearty good wishes" expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . During the hour ' s interval thebrcthren availed themselves of Bro . Titus Lewis' hospitality at Stanblethian , and viewed

the ruins of the ancient castle , from which the lodge derived its name ; they then adjourned to an elegant banquet at the Bear Hotel , which was served up in admirable style , and reflected the highest credit on the worthy host and hostess . The customary long-honoured toasts were well given and responded to . Bro . T . D . de B . Stanistreet then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " commenting upon

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the zeal he had shown throughout the past year , and trusted that the newly-invested brethren would work hand in hand together and assist the Master in his arduous duties . The W . M . next gave "The Health of the Past Master , " who , after a very humorous speech , thanked the brethren for the honour in again electing him . Bro . Price next proposed " The Visitors , " who severally responded . The other toasts

were "The Provincial Grand Officers , proposed by the VV . M ., and responded toby Bros . J . Hurman , P . P . G . J . W ., and Sydney Gibson , P . G . Stwd . ; " The Lodges of the Province , " to which Bro . Hunter , W . M . 157 S , responded ^ Bro . Hurman next gave "The Masonic Charities , " after which the Steward made a collection ; "The Officers '" toast ,

to which the S . W ., J . W ., and Treasurer briefly responded . The W . M . next called upon the Tyler for his toast , which was solemnly given . Throughout the evening the vocal attainments of Bros . James , Hurrran , Male , and others were called into requisition . The brethren then separated , well pleased with their day's enjoyment .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BURY . —Unanimity Chapter ( No . 42 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Derby Hotel , on Thursday , the 26 th ult . The attendance was not numerous , owing , no doubt , to the magnificent weather having tempted many of the members to visit the sea side and other holiday resorts . The chapter was opened by Comp . J . Randall Fletcher , M . E . Z . ; W . Bulmer , H . ; and John Smethurst , P . Z ., acting J . There

were also present Comps . Halhwell , P . Z . ; S . Hamer , S . E . ; Barrett , P . S . ; S . Hutchinson , 1 st A . S . ; and others . Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . 1 st A . S ., was a visitor . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe installed the following as Principals , viz .: Comps . VV . Bulmer , M . E . Z . ; John Smethurst , P . Z ., H . ; and S . Hamer , J . He afterwards invested as officers Comps . J . Bailey , S . E . ; VV . Barrett , P . S . ; S .

Hutchinson , 1 st A . S . ; and J . Bates , Janitor . The companions elected to the other offices not being present , their investiture was deferred until the next meeting . Before closing the chapter the M . E . Z . proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe for having performed the installation ceremony in such a very able and impressive manner , and that such vote be recorded on the minutes of the chapter . Comp . Smethurst , in seconding the motion , spoke in the

highest terms of praise of Comp . Sillitoe s kindness in going over to Bury , at what , he felt sure , must be a sacrifice of time . He also expressed the pleasure he had experienced in listening to the beautiful ceremony , so ably rendered . The motion was supported b y Comp . Halliwelf , and carried with acclamation . Comp . Sillitoe thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for their kind expressions , and

assured them that he was always ready to render assistance , when his business and domestic arrangements would admit of his devoting the necessary time . . The chapter was closed in solemn form , and the companions adjourned to a recherche' banquet , which was presided over by the newly-installed M . E . Z . Comps . Bailey , Fletcher , and Haslam added much to the evening ' s enjoyment by their vocal efforts .

MANCHESTER Affability Chapter ( No . 317 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the Kith ult . There were present Comps . J . E . Lees , M . E . Z . ; W . P . Norris , H . ; J . Howarth Clark , J . ; James J . Lambert , Scribe E . ; W . Nicholl , Scribe N . ; J . Church , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; J . W . Almond , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; S y dney Hewson , Treas . ; John Bladon , P . Z . ; J . H . Sillitoe ,

P . Z ., P . G . 1 st Asst . Soj . ; VV . R . Sowter , P . P . S . ; H . R . G . Bayley , John Hind , J . E . Steward , R . Tomlins , Jno . Smethurst , P . Z . ; M . Owen , J . VV . Edwards , and J . Sly , Janitor . Visitors : Wm . Clark , 152 ; J . T . Hooper , P . Z . 204 ; and David Williams , 13 S 7 , acting P . S . The chapter was opened in ancient form at a few minutes after six o'clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which Bro . R . R . Lisenden , of the Affability Lodge , was balloted for , and elected a

member of the chapter . The companions afterwards adjourned to tea , and at 7 . 20 resumed labour . Bro . R . R . Lisenden was next exalted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree b y the M . E . Z ., Comp . Lees , assisted by Comp . David Williams , as P . S ., who was a visitor from the Chorlton Chapter , No . 13 S 7 , and who proved himself the right man in the right position by his easy , graceful manner and his most valuable gift of memory . On the conclusion of the ceremony the chapter was closed , with the usual exhortation , at nine o ' clock .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

TRURO . —Cornwall Rose Croix Chapter ( No . 61 ) . —A regular assembly of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., the 111 . Bro . Charles Truscott , jun ., 30 . M . W . S ., in the chair . In consequence of the Huyshe Rose Croix Chapter meeting at the same time , and Bro . Major Chard , R . E ., was to be perfected , the following telegram was forwarded by the one chapter to

the other : " Cornwall Chapter Rose Croix , 1 ruro , sends hearty congratulations to the Huyshe , on the reception of their valiant Bro . Major Chard . " By desire of the M . W . S . the 111 . Bro . W . J . Hughan , 33 ° , delivered an address on the history , character , and progress of the " Ancient and Accepted Rite , " at home and abroad , and afterwards answered numerous questions put by the members . A hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer concluded the business .

"Pan" is the latest " social and satirical illustrated journal" which has been announced . The Academy states that Dr . Martin lather ' s own copy of the Vulgate , from which he translated the Bible into German , while living at Funker Forg , on the Wartburg ( 1521-22 ) , has been discovered . The directorof

a little watering-place in Bohemia , Dr . Schlechta Ritter Von Sedmiborsky , is said to be in possession of the precious volume , for which so many Luther scholars have made the most diligent search . The margin of the single leaves of the Latin volume is covered with a great many corrections , conjectures , glosses , & c , made by Luther and written in bis own hand .