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V , Province of Oxfordshire 62 TI Boys' School and the West Yorkshire Committee 62 The Province of Kast Lancashire 63 C ° Thc Province of West Yorkshire 63 Lodge of Truth , Bombay 63 Past Masters 63 Roval Arch 03

The Abbot ' s Ripton Railway Accident 63 Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire 64 Consecration of a Lodge at linlicld 64 Grand Chapter 64 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 65 Masonic and General Tidings 6 $ Instruction and Charitv 65

Bro . the Rev . Edwin Thompson , D . D 66 Masonic Charitable Balls 66 Masonic Meetings for Next Week : :. — . 66 Advertisements i . " iii . iv . v . vi .

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Craft Utesmtra * UNITED MARINERS' LODGE ( No . 30 ) . — This lodge held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , 18 th January , 1876 , at the Guildhall Coffee House , Bro . H . Bethell , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by his Wardens , Bros . Lefeaux and T . Smith . . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bailey was raised to the degree of M . M . A Board of Installed Masters was

formed , consisting of Bros . R . E . Barnes , P . M . 15 ; J . Turner , P . M . 30 ; T . Johns , P . M . 30 ; W . Ansell , P . M . ; G . T . C . Smith , P . M . ; [ . Harling , P . M . 30 ; J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; W . McDonald , P . M . 30 ;" ; R . Senneatt , P . M . 1 C 0 ; R . H . Williams , P . M . 1314 ; W . Manger , P . M . 1314 ; J . C . Cox , W . M . 1257 , who , according to ancient usage , installed Bro . A . Lefeaux to

the chair cf the lodge . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . T . Smith , as S . W . ; A . Gladwell , as J . W . ; J . Turner , P . M ., as Treas . ; R . E . Barnes , P . M ., as Hon . Sec . ; C . Davey , S . D . ; J . Clark , J . D . -, C . Cosedgc , I . G . ; J . Driscoll , W . S . ; Grant , Tyler . Resolved— " That the thanks of the lodge be given to Bro . Joseph Driscoll , P . M ., for the very efficient manner in which he discharged

the duties of Installing Master . " The brethren adjourned to the banquet , prepared bv " mine host" in his usual recherche' style . The usual loyal toasts being given and responded to , Bro . Henry Bethell , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . A . Lefeaux . " Ho observed that the lodge had occasion to be delighted with the selection they had made in the choice of a Master to preside over

them ; his efficiency in the discharge of his duties was creditable in the highest degree , his punctuality of attendance , and the zeal he at all times manifested for the welfare of the lodge , was such as to merit their warmest approbation . Bro . Lefeaux , W . M ., iu reply , assured them he felt highly honoured with the encomiums passed on him . As Master of the Lodge he should endeavour to

promote its welfare , and during his year of office would use his utmost energies to merit the continuance of the esteem evinced towards him . The W . M ., Bro . Lefeaux , then craved the attention of the lodge for a short time . He said the period had arrived when the important feature of the proceedings , the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . 11 . Bethell , was to take place , and he ( Bro . Lefeaux )

wished that it had fallen to the lot of some other brother who could have done greater justice toil . In the name of the brethren he presented to Bro . Bethell a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , for the zeal he had evinced for the welfare of the Craft during his Mastership , with every wish for his health , happiness , and prosperity . The

testimonial bears the following inscription : — " Presented by the United Mariners' Lodge , No . 30 , to Bro . II . Bethell , P . M ., to mark the zeal evinced for the welfare of the lodge , and the very efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M ., January jSth , 1 S 76 . " Bro . Bethell , P . M ., returned thanks in an appropriate speech , and assured the brethren that he should ever esteem it a

great honour conferred on him by the lodge in which he was initiated ; that when placed on his breast he would ever be reminded of the estimation in which he was held by his brethren in Masonry . He accepted with great pleasure the jewel presented to him , and which he should more highly prize as coming fioni his mother lodge . The toast of " The Visitors " was duly given and responded

to ; as also " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge . " The remaining toasts , amongst which was "The Treasurer and Hon . Secretary , Bros . Turner and Baines , " were given from the chair , and thebrethren parted , much gratified with their evening ' s entertainment . LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 2 o ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the City Terminus

Hotel , Cannon-street , on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., Bro . Buckland , W . M ., in the chair . After the ordinary lodge business , which included the raising of Bro . Da Costa , the ceremony ol installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Lionel Jacobs , was very aoly performed by Bio . Latour . 'Ihe appointment of officers was as follows : —Bros . Cohen , S . W . ; M . J , Emanuel , P . M ., J . W . ; C . Coote , Treas . ; A . M . Cohen .

Sec . ; Bassington , S . D . ; J . Crosthwaite , J . D . -, Phillips , I'G . ; and . Hogard , D . C . Among the visitors present were Bros . Si gismund Millar , 889 ; M . H . Stephens , 1049 ; Famber , 1158 ; Lazarus , 55 , 93 , 355 ; Bowley , 248 ; Dodson , 188 ; L . Lazarus , 188 ; Ridler , 219 ; Asher , tranquillity ; Musto , 1349 j Rodgers , 188 ; Rooks , 142 ; and Edmund C . Massey ( "Freemason" ) . At the conclusion of the business the lodt ; e was closed in perfect har-

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mony , and the brethren , to the number of about fifty , sat down to an elegant repast , to which ample justice was done . On the removal of the cloth , Bro . Jacobs , W . M ., rose and proposed " The Health of the Queen and the Craft , " observing that anything he could add would be superfluous , as Her Majesty the Queen was dear to the heart of every British subject . The toast was drunk with

the usual Masonic honours . The W . M .: The next toast I have to propose is that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Grand Master of Freemasons . " The Prince of Wales has endeared himself to every one of Her Majesty ' s subjects by his attention to every part of his duties as a Prince and a Mason over the four quarters of the globe ; he has never neglected any duties he has been called on to perform .

" The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Earl Skelmersdale , the Deputy G . M ., with the rest of the Grand Officers , " was then proposed , coupled with the name of Bro . Albert , who , in responding , observed that it was the duty of the Grand Officers to keep a zealous watch over the working of ordinary lodges , which duty they performed with credit to themselves and benefit to the Craft at large ;

and it gave him great pleasure to respond to this toast . Bro . Buckland , I . P . M .: I rise with great pleasure to perform for the first time the duty of proposing " The Health of our new W . M . " He is a thoroughly good working Mason ; he has gone through the various offices in this lodge in a most efficient manner , and I have no doubt that he will perform the high functions he is now called upon

to undertake in a very proper manner , and that he will thu £ reflect credit on your choice . I beg to propose " The Health of the W . M . " TheW . M .: Brethren ,- ! have to return you my sincere thanks for the hearty manner in which you have responded to the toast proposed by Bro . Buckland . I shall not make a long speech , as I feel short of words , but I hope I may be able to pei form the duties ,

and I shall only assure you that no endeavour shall be spared by me to have these duties fulfilled with becoming propriety . The W . M .: The next toast I have to propose is always welcome in the Lodge of Israel . It is " The Health of the Visitors . " There are among us many distinguished visitors , men whom we have known in the Craft for years , whom we cannot help admiring . Brethren , when

the Lodge of Israel has the honour of entertaining visitors like these the least we can do is toshow that we appreciate it , and I trust you will do so by the way in which you receive this toast . The toast was acknowledged by various visiting brethren in the name of the sister lodges , Joppa , Tranquillity , and Montefiore . The W . M .: The toast I have now to propose is one that I am sure will meet with

your sympathy . It is " Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund " belonging to this lodge ; it is available for any one of us who may be in want . We none of us know how soon misfortune may fall upon us , and it is right that all should contribute towards its support . Brethren , I am not able to speak as fully as 1 could wish , for I lack the words that express my feelings , but I am sure you will support the

toast as it deserves . Brethren , "The Benevolent Fund . " Bro . Cohen , P . M ., Sec .: As the representative of the Benevolent F ' und of this lodge , I could tell a great deal as to the usefulness of the institutions , but on this occasion , as our numbers are so few , I will not attempt to do so in the few remarks I am now about to make . I beg , in the name of the lodge , to state that wc do not take contributions

from visitors -, the fund is only for members of the Lodge of Israel , and I beg , therefore , that my visiting brethren will not attempt to give anything . But , I beg the members to further this fund as far as they can ; I only make a strong plea to you once during the year ; 1 have always been successful , and 1 beg you not allow me to bc less successful this evening . A petition has come before the ledge

this evening , which has been referred to the Benevolenl Fund Committee -, this shows the benefit of having such a fund . Wc have not had as much pleasure accorded to our appetites as we usually do , but I ask you whether any pleasures of the appetite can give so much pleasure as the pleasure derived from contributing to this fund . No matter how fortunate we may be , we may totter on the

uneven paths of adversity . 1 say , while we can , let us contribute towards this fund , so that when brethren have to come to this fund we may have something like valu - able relief to give , something that will do them good iu a future career , anil enable them to return to this fund , not only the money they take from it , but great inteicst upon it . You know , brethren , that there is no greater pleasure

than to relieve your fellow creatures in distress . Brethren , that is the object of this fund . None know what may happen in course of time . Young or old may be compelled to come to this fund . Wc don ' t want lo give with a niggard hand , and I therefore ask you to support this fund as freely as you can—that is , the members of theLodge

of Israel . The W . M .: Brethren the toast I have to propose is "The Health of the Immediate P . M ., " and this toast I ask you to receive with the cordiality it deserves . The P . M . has had many difficulties to contend with during his year of office . I am sure you will agree that he has discharged his duties in a most efficient manner in regard tn tie difficulties he has had to combat . Those

difficulties wercof no light order , and I give you Bro . Buckland's health , trusting that you will receive it with all the cordiality it deserves . Bro . Cohen , P . M .: Worshipful P . M . Buckland , I have been deputed as the Senior P . M . of this lodge to present you with this ' testimonial . It is a mere sign of the appreciation that the brethren have of your services , which appreciation must not be measured b y the intrinsic value of this jewel . I only wish it was of far

greater value . Bro . Buckland : I beg to thank you most sincerely for drinking my health , and for the kind sentiments that have been expressed towards me for performing the duties during the past year . I am afraid I have not done them very well , but no man can do more than his best . I shall always wear this jewel in kindly remembrance that it was presented by the brethren of the Lodge ot Israel . " The Health of the Past Masters and Officers

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of the Lodge " was then proposed and duly honoured , and the company separated after a very pleasing evening's entertainment . FITZ-ROT LODGE ( No . 569 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 28 th ult ., at the head-quarters of the Honourable Artillery Company , London . Bro . Griffiths Smith , W . M ., presided , supported

by his officers , Past Masters , and an immense array of visitors and members . On the 21 st ult . Bro . Griffiths Smith held an emergency meeting , when he initiated Messrs . Robert Parker , Alexander McKenzie , Lewis Thomas Crook , 'William Parker Piggott , and John A . Hunt . At the installation meeting Bro . Griffiths Smith initiated Sent . Major John S . Simmonds , Mr . Charles

Stoddart , and Ensign Aug . M . Soule . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Peter Matthews , P . M ., and Bro . J . Eglese , P . M ., who impressively rendered the ceremony , and placed Bro . Frederick Graves in the Worshipful Master's chair for the year 1876 . Twenty-seven Past Masters formed the board , which number agrees with the number of years that the lodge has been in existence . The

following brethren were invested by the W . M . as his officers for the year . —Bros . Griffiths Smith , I . P . M . ; Spicer , S . W . ; Webster , J . W . ; Peter Matthews , P . M ., Treas . ; J .. Eglese , P . M ., Sec ; Everingham , S . D . ; Sanderson , J . D . ; Stohwasser , I . G . -, Jolliffe , D . C . ; and T . Woodstock , Tyler , The W . M . at the conclusion of the ceremony placed a handsome P . M . 's jewel on the breast of

Bro . Griffiths Smith , voted by the lodge in recognition of his services as W . M . for the past year . Three propositions for initiation and one proposition for joining were then presented , and the lodge was then closed . A nice banquet , accompanied by some choice . vines from the cellar of the lodge , followed , and the toasts were afterwards proposed and drunk , interpersed , however , with solo and part songs by

Bros , T . Baxter , Carter , Thornton , and Winn . After "The Health of the Queen and the Craft" had been duly honoured , the W . M ., in proposing that of "The Grand Master , " referred to his journey to the East , where he was now assisting most materially in cementing that bond of union which ought to subsist between the natives and the whites . He was also doing more ; he had attended lodges

out there , and had helped by that means to make Masonry flourish in that distant part of our possessions . ( Hear hear . ) Bro . James Mason , P . G . S . B ., responded for " The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., & c ., " and adverted to the very satisfactory manner in which Bros . Matthews and Eglese had performed the ceremony of installation , who were intensely gratified with ii , as well as with the initiations by the I . P . M .,

Bro . Griffiths Smith . He concluded by wishing the lodge as a regimental lodge , peace , plenty , and unanimity . Bro . Griffiths Smith proposed the "The Health of the W . M . " He was but speaking the truth when he said that Bro . Graves was one of the best men the brethren had had in the lodge for some time . He was a most worthy man , irrespective of being a Mason . He had been in the lodge longer than

he ( Bro . G . Smith ) had . He had done his duty not only in the Artilleiy Company but in the lodge . He had worked his way through all the offices of the lodge , and when he came to perform the ceremonies of initiation , passing , and raising at next meeting the opinion they had been able to form of him from what he had done that evening would be confirmed . He

( Bro . Griffiths Smith ) would conclude by wishing him good health , and that the lodge might prosper under his care . ( Cheers . ) Bro . F . Graves , W . M ., in acknowledging the toast , said it had been his ambition for a long time past to become Master of the F'itz-Roy Lodge , and having attained the summit of his ambition he should use his best endeavours to uphold the honour of the lodge in every

respect during his year of office . ( Cheers . ) After this he pioposed " 'Lhe Initiates , " of whom there were eight , and Bros . Parker and McKenzie replied . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and the W . M . remarked thai there were forty-one present , a thing very rarely found in a lodge . He " selected Bro . Loftus , P . P . G . J . W . Norfolk , P . M . 1193 , to respond . It would be remembered that a year or two ago

attachment of the Hon . Artillery Company marched into Norfolk . On its reaching there Bro . Loftus entertained not only those of them who were Masons , but every member of the detachment , in the most hospitable manner . Consequently , he thought he was a fit brother to respond to the toast . ( Applause . ) Bro . Loftus , who was received with the greatest enthusiasm , in reply , said that this was the first

Masonic lodge he had ever been present at in London , and he had come there with no idea that he would be called upon to icspond to a toast , and especially he thought he should have been free from doing so when there were so many distinguished Masons who were visitors as well as himself . Still , he was old enough in Masonry to know that his duty towards the chair was to obey the W . M .,

and as he had been selected he would jespond . As the W . M . had referred to the Hon . Artillery Company ' s march into Norfolk he might bc excused for mentioning that he ( Bro . Loftus ) was at the time Giand Junior Warden of that province , and when he was told that so distinguished a corps , which included many distinguished Masons , were coming , he thought he would not be doing his duty as

Provincial Junior W ardcn if he did not entertain them . He had looked forward to his visit to London with very great pleasure for many a day , but though he had b ; en there thiee months he had not until that evening entered a Masonic Lodge , it being his sincere wish that he should visit the Fitz-Roy before any other . He would like to inorm the brethren present that for what he did as Master

of his lodge , and humbly representing the province of Norfolk , the Fitz-Roy Lodge presented the Doric with a handsome silver snuff-box , which was now in the lodge , and which was held up before the brethren every evening they met , and they were veiy proud of it . It was one of the most pleasing reflections he bad in his Masonic life that he had been able to give a proof that lie knew how to perform his duty , and he could assuie the Hon , Ajtillery