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—?—[ TEE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Finsbury Lodge , No . 861 . —This prosperous lodge met on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Jolly Anglers Tavern , Bath-street , St . Luke ' s , when ( in
consequence of the respected Master being unable to attend at the commencement of the proceedings ) the W . Bro . R . Leach , in au able manner , conferred the third degree on Bros . Proskaur and Dagley , after which the W . Bro . Alfred Day , P . M . ( Treasurer ) , installed Bro . E . M . Davey as W . M . for the year
ensuing , lhe W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers , all of whom , judging from ¦ their antecedents , will do credit to the judgment of the new Master : W . Watson , P . M . ; J . Nicholls , S . W . ; R . Hart , J . W . ; Alfred 'Day , P . M ., Treas . ; T . E . Purdy , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Benjamin , S . D . ; W .
Stokes , J . D . ; W . Mackey , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Bilbv , P . M ., Organist ; H . J . AV . Thompson , P . M . 65 , D . C . ; and Vesper , P . M ., 98 , 180 , 181 , 554 , Tyler . The banquet which followed was served in Bro . Bond's best style , and at its conclusion the W . M ., in a neat and appropriate speech , presented , on behalf of the brethren , a large and valuable silver cup to the late
highly-respected W . Master , Bro . Watson , who in a very pleasing manner returned thanks . The proceedings were enlivened by sonus capital music and songs . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Perriu ( P . M . 101 ) , Davies ( P . M . 228 ) , Shepperd ( J . W . 27 ) , Forbes ( J . W . 65 ) , Leplastrier ( I . G . 65 ) , Sims ( 65 ) , Hamilton ( 704 ) , Berry ( 659 ) , Grayward ( 919 ) , Robeets ( 740 ) , Jaques ( 1108 ) , & c .
PROVINCIAL . WINCHESTER . —Lodge of Economy , No . 76 . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , May 26 th , when the following brethren were present : — Sheppard , W . M . ; Stopher , S . W . ; Everitt , J . W . ; Sherry , 'Treas . ;
Stopher , Sec . '; Whale , S . D . ; Penton , J . D . ; Oakshot , P . M . ; Priddis , I . G . ; E . Snelling , Bishop , F . I . "Warner , J . W . Snelling , Hubbersty , II . Newman , W . H . Wooldridge , Sealy , Doswell , Beach , aiidllutt ; and Tanner ( W . M . 177 ) , Warren ( 177 ) , and Bodley ( Sec . 39 ) , visitors . —The minutes of the last meeting
having been read and confirmed , Bro . Frederic I . AVarner was raised . The biethren then proceeded to discuss the following notice of motion by Bro . Sherry : — " That the scheme proposed by Br . Clabon for appropriating a portion of the Fund of Benevolence to other than the purposes for which it was
created , he taken into consideration and discussed . " Bro . Sherry introduced the subject , and invited the remarks of the brethren present , saying that he would found a resolution on the opinions expressed by a majority of the members . —Bro . Sheppard explained the scheme for the information of those
unacquainted with the subject—lhe scheme was opposed by Bros . Oakshot , Warner , and Wale ; and supported by Bro . Stopher . —Bro . J . W . Smiling spoke as follows : The fact that the Fund of Benevolence was originally instituted and has continued so long without question dedicated to the relief of
Masons ill distress , and thntstich distress still exists , inclines me to the decided opinion that it cannot rightly be alienated iii . in its original purpose . That part of tho sehenie whioh proposes an enlarged application of the funds to the relief of distressed Masons , meets with my most cordial support , but to
nearly all the rest I am decidedly opposed . Upon a hasty analysis of the published figures , I find that the surplus of XI 1 , ( 100 which existed in 1 SJ 0 . should be at the end of 1807 , at 3 ] percent , about £ 26 , 100 , and the actual amount was only , £ 20 , 77 !) , showing that the suri . us has in the main arisen from the
accumulation of the original surplus of 1840 , and that on an average nf years the contributions , & e ., have only sufficed for tl . e relief of cases of distress , and that , too , on the // resent scale . Let us see what will be the efleet of doubling the amount of relief , as proposed . The average animal amount of relief
for six years ending 1867 , irrespective of the grant to the charities , was i . 2 , 120 , the amount for the last year of that period being . £ 2 , 108 . Now , if we double the average amount , we have . £ 4 , 240 , and the actual contributions , & e ., for 1867 ( irrespective of interest ) only amounted to . £ 4 , 220 , showing that the existing
contributions , & e ., will only just suffice for the increased grunts proposed , leaving the interest on investments , . t 1 , 053 , to meet the annual grant to the charities . The total interest on invested funds for eight years ending 1 S 07 amounted to £ 5 , 501 , and the amount gnu ted to the charities for the same period was . £ 0 , 400 ; and although the present interest
is slightly more than sufficient to pay the , £ 800 to the charities , it may fairly be asked , why the aged and decayed Masons should not be as nine ! thought of in the application of any such trifling s irplus as the Masonie schools , which are so well supported with constantly increasing liberality ? 1 contend that there will lie scarcely any surplus , if the funds are liberally dealt with ' fur their only legitimate
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purpose . Let us examine how they have been dispensed of late years : — Contributions , & c , in 1862 , ' 63 , and ' 64 ... £ 9 , 302 Ditto , ditto , in 1865 , ' 66 , and ' 67 11 , 769
Increase of contributions , & c . ... ... £ 2 , 467 Expenditure for relief ( 497 cases ) , 1862-4 £ 7 , 100 Ditto , ditto ( 420 cases ) 1865-7 5 , 621
Decrca . 'e in chanty ... £ 1 , 479 So that , in tl . e face of such an increase , 77 less cases were relieved , and , £ 1 , 479 less expended , in the last period of three years ! I leave these figures to speak for themselves . —The following resolution was then proposed and seconded : " That in the opinion of
this Lodge the scheme proposed by Bro . Clabon is approved , with the exception of that part which states that the widow of a deceased brother ( no matter what her poverty be ) cannot apply a second timo for relief ; and also that part which proposes to take from the surplus Fund of Benevolence
twothirds for the use of the Masonic schools , the latter proposition being alien to the 18 th article of the Act of Union between the two Grand Lodges of England in 1813 , which records as follows : 'The fund appropriated to the objects of Masonic benevolence shall not be infringed on for any purpose , but shall be
kept strictly and solely devoted to charity , and pains taken to increase the same . ' This Lodge is also of opinion the scheme ought to be referred back to the Committee for amendment , and more time allowed for its consideration , especially as very few lodges in the provinces are aware of the magnitude of the
scheme . "—Bro . Stopher moved an amendment , which was not seconded , and the resolution was carried with one dissentient . WAURISGTON — Lodge of Lights , iVo . 148 . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , at the Masonic-rooms , at 6 . 30 . The
W . M ., Bro . D . AV . Finnej ' , was supported by Bros . W . Mossop , S . AV . ; W . Richardson , J . W . ; AV . S . Hawkins , S . D . ; Dr . Cooper , G . D . ; H . P . Stedman , M . A ., Chaplain ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., & c ., Hon . Sec . ; Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; W . Fletcher-AVood , J . Mee , Pattison ( Org . ) , W . Robinson , AV . H .
Spring , II . Syrcd , Bev . J . Nixon Porter , Rev . AV . Whitelegge , Jos . Bobinson , George Bailey , Robert Gibbons , Jas . Johnson , Tyler . Jas . Hannah , ( Tyler , 1250 . ) Visitors : —Bros . Arthur Worrell , ( AV . M . 1225 ) , and P . J . Edelsten , ( 1134 . ) The lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bev . AV . Whitelegge , being a candidate for preferment , and having proved his claim , was entrusted and retired , and in due time passed . Bro . George Bailey being desirous of advancement , and having given proof of proficiency , was entrusted and retired . The
lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Bailey re-admitted and raised , the W . M . heing assisted by Bros . Bowes , The lodge was dul y lowered , when Grand Lodge certificates were signed and delivered to Bros . W . Fletcher-Wood and James C ' urrey , of the United Lodge , No . 679 , Colchester ; and two
gentlemen were proposed ns fit nnd proper persons to be made Masons . Nothing further being proposed for tho goid of Masonry , the lodge was duly closed . OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge , A ' o . 340 . — ' The annual festival of this lodge , was held prior to the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge ( of which a detailed
report is given in another page ) at the Masonic Hall ( by permission ofthe Apollo Univ . Lodge . ) Bro . A . Spiers , D . P . G . M . , iu the unavoidable absence of the AV . M ., took the chair , and installed in a most admirable manner , his son Bro . Samuel P . Spiers , as W . M . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the
AV . M . appointed his ollieers as fellows : —Bros . J , Juggins , S . AV . ; AV . fi . Emberlin , J . AV . ; Bev . T . G , Moitimer . P . M ., Chap . ; IL Houghton , P . M ., Treas . ; AV . 1 { . II obi is , Sec . ; Walter Thompson , S D ; G . T . Prior , J . 1 ) ; AV . Barling , D . C . ; J . Saunders , D . C . ; D . Spencer , I . G . ; I Chapman ,
Orgst . ; W . J . Thurland , Slwd . ; AV . Stephens , T . ; G . Norwood , T . The AV . M . then initiated his brother Mr . F . E . S piers , and Mr . R . Williams , into Freemasonry . The ledge was closed in due form . COCKKUMOUTII . — S / . iddaw Lodge , A ' o . 1002 — The annual meeting of this lodge was held in their
lodge room , on the 1 st mst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Bobinson Draper , the late S . AV . of the lodge in the chair of K . S . There were present on this occasion , Brs . Morton , P . M . and P . P . S . G . W . ; Kenworthy , P . M . ; Faithful ] , P . M . and P . P . J . G . W . ; Dodgson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Pearson , Past S . AV . ;
T . V . Taylor , Past Sec . ; E . Thwaifes , Past J . AV . ; AV . Taylor , S D . The lodge being opened in form by the ' W . M ., Bro . Shilton ^ P . P . G . S . B ., Bro . Morton , assumed the chair , when Bro . Robinson was presented and having taken the O . B ., all below the rank of Past Musters retired , and a board of Installed
Must rs duly formed , when Bro . Robinson was regularly installed in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing twelve mouths . The brethren having re-entered the lodge and saluted the AV M . according to ancient custom , he appointed his officera as follows : —Bros . T F . Taylor , S . AV . ; Jos . Muyson , J . AV . ; the Bev .
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W . AVilliams , Sec . ; Evening , S . D . ; Braithwaite , J . D . ; Pearson ( Lorton ) , I . G . ; Pearson ( Cockermouth ) , Past S . AV ., was elected Treas ., and Potts Tyler . The lodge being closed with good harmony , the brethren retired to the Globe Hotel to partake of the good things provided for them by Bro . Baplev .
On the removal of the cloth , the AV . M . ( Bro . Robinson ) said the first toast he had to propose was one he was sure he had only to name to ensure a hearty reception , namely , " Her Majesty the Qu . 'en and the Craft , " they had been accustomed to associate her name with the fact of being the daughter of a Mason ,
but now he might speak of a closer tie—the mother of a Mason , as he believed His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had enrolled his name amongst us . The National Anthem was sung by the brethren . The W . M . then proposed " Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of AA ales , " alluding in
eulogistic terms to the high esteem in which the royal family were held , as being unequalled in the history of this country . The healths of the M . AV Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , the Prov . G . M . and other Grand Officers , were given with full Masonic honours . Bro . Morton proposed the
" Retiring Master , which was responded to by Bro . Shilton . Bro . Faithful ! proposed in very flattering terms , "The newly-installed Master . " " 'The Past Masters , Masters , aud Brethren of other ledges" was given by Bro . Pearson , ( Cockermouth ) . Bro . Shilton proposed the " Retiring Officers , " thanking them for
their assistance during the year , and was responded to by Bros . T . F . and AV . Taylor . Bro . Dodgson proposed the " Newly-invested Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . AVilliams . After the toast list was disposed of , Brother Pearson ( Cockermouth ) , rose and said lie had great pleasure in informing the
brethren that the application to the Fund of Beneleuee in aid of Bro . John Adams , who was now incapacitated , had been successful , they had voted a sum of £ 30 , for which success they were very greatly indebted to Bro Busher , Past Gi'and
Swordbearer of England , aud P . J . G . W ., lor his zeal and activity in the matter . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened with songs by Bros . Faithful ! , AAlllianis , and Evening , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close at an early hour , enabling the country members to reach their homes in good time .
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METROPOLITAN . Canonbury Chapter , No . 057 . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on the 27 th ultimo , at the George Hotel , Ahlermanbury , the M . E . Z ., Gump . Ough , occupying the chair . This being the night for installation , that ceremony was performed by Comp AVatson , P . Z ., in a very efficient manner .
Comp . A \ isconibe was duly installed , and on the readniission of the companions he invested his officers as follows ; : —Comps . S . Maj' , H . ; J . Tanner , J . ; F . Cox , N . ; Jones , A . S . ; Appleby , I . ; IT . Gary , S . E . ; Decent , Treasurer ; and AV . Ough , G . P ., P . Z . A jewel was then presented to that Companion , tlie chapter was closed until August next , and the
companions adjourned to a very excellent banquet , After the usual toasts , Comp . Ough proposed tlie health of the M . E . Z , and in the course of a very excellent speech , eulogistic of lhe qualities of that worthy companion , said lie hud « : reat pleasure , in
seeing him in that high position , and he had held every oflico required in the chapter to the satisfaction of all the companions . He ( Comp . Ough ) trusted that at tlie expiration of his year of office the approbation of the chapter would be given to him as on this occasion . — The M . E . Z . returned
thanks in au able speech characteristic of him . Ho regretted that his avocations could not possibly allow him time to perfect himself in the duties required of him , but if any merit were due , he gave the credit entirely to Com ]) . Todd , whom he had to thank for his introduction to every position in the Craft , and even in this sublime degree . ( At the conclusion of
his excellent speech the M . E . Z . was greeted with loud ! pplause . )— The visitors were Comps . AVarr ( 179 ) , Bom-no ( S . E . 749 ) , and H . M . Levy ( P . M . 188 ) . Comp . Warr returned thanks for the visitors , and Comp . Webb for i \ w P . JJ . 's . —The M . E . Z . then said lie hud now a pleasing duty to perform—that of proposing the health of Comp . Ough , who held a
high position in the Grand Lodge of England as G . P ., and it afforded him gratification in mentioning his name in connection with this chapter . His excellent working in every office he undertook had always been to the satisfaction of every one who witnessed it . — Com ]) . Ough , in responding , said he felt great pleasure in receiving from the M . E . Z .. iu the name of the chapter , the elegant jewel placed
on his breast ; and it would bo an episode in his life to remember this pleasing testimonial . He would do all in his power on every occasion to forward the welfare of the chapter . —Comps . S . May and J . Tanner returned thanks for the principal officers , Comp . May remarking that ho hoped , from the feeling manifested , he should on a future occasion occupy the chair of the M . EZ . —The M . EZ . said it was out of the routine , but he would ask the com
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—?—[ TEE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Finsbury Lodge , No . 861 . —This prosperous lodge met on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Jolly Anglers Tavern , Bath-street , St . Luke ' s , when ( in
consequence of the respected Master being unable to attend at the commencement of the proceedings ) the W . Bro . R . Leach , in au able manner , conferred the third degree on Bros . Proskaur and Dagley , after which the W . Bro . Alfred Day , P . M . ( Treasurer ) , installed Bro . E . M . Davey as W . M . for the year
ensuing , lhe W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers , all of whom , judging from ¦ their antecedents , will do credit to the judgment of the new Master : W . Watson , P . M . ; J . Nicholls , S . W . ; R . Hart , J . W . ; Alfred 'Day , P . M ., Treas . ; T . E . Purdy , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Benjamin , S . D . ; W .
Stokes , J . D . ; W . Mackey , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Bilbv , P . M ., Organist ; H . J . AV . Thompson , P . M . 65 , D . C . ; and Vesper , P . M ., 98 , 180 , 181 , 554 , Tyler . The banquet which followed was served in Bro . Bond's best style , and at its conclusion the W . M ., in a neat and appropriate speech , presented , on behalf of the brethren , a large and valuable silver cup to the late
highly-respected W . Master , Bro . Watson , who in a very pleasing manner returned thanks . The proceedings were enlivened by sonus capital music and songs . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Perriu ( P . M . 101 ) , Davies ( P . M . 228 ) , Shepperd ( J . W . 27 ) , Forbes ( J . W . 65 ) , Leplastrier ( I . G . 65 ) , Sims ( 65 ) , Hamilton ( 704 ) , Berry ( 659 ) , Grayward ( 919 ) , Robeets ( 740 ) , Jaques ( 1108 ) , & c .
PROVINCIAL . WINCHESTER . —Lodge of Economy , No . 76 . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , May 26 th , when the following brethren were present : — Sheppard , W . M . ; Stopher , S . W . ; Everitt , J . W . ; Sherry , 'Treas . ;
Stopher , Sec . '; Whale , S . D . ; Penton , J . D . ; Oakshot , P . M . ; Priddis , I . G . ; E . Snelling , Bishop , F . I . "Warner , J . W . Snelling , Hubbersty , II . Newman , W . H . Wooldridge , Sealy , Doswell , Beach , aiidllutt ; and Tanner ( W . M . 177 ) , Warren ( 177 ) , and Bodley ( Sec . 39 ) , visitors . —The minutes of the last meeting
having been read and confirmed , Bro . Frederic I . AVarner was raised . The biethren then proceeded to discuss the following notice of motion by Bro . Sherry : — " That the scheme proposed by Br . Clabon for appropriating a portion of the Fund of Benevolence to other than the purposes for which it was
created , he taken into consideration and discussed . " Bro . Sherry introduced the subject , and invited the remarks of the brethren present , saying that he would found a resolution on the opinions expressed by a majority of the members . —Bro . Sheppard explained the scheme for the information of those
unacquainted with the subject—lhe scheme was opposed by Bros . Oakshot , Warner , and Wale ; and supported by Bro . Stopher . —Bro . J . W . Smiling spoke as follows : The fact that the Fund of Benevolence was originally instituted and has continued so long without question dedicated to the relief of
Masons ill distress , and thntstich distress still exists , inclines me to the decided opinion that it cannot rightly be alienated iii . in its original purpose . That part of tho sehenie whioh proposes an enlarged application of the funds to the relief of distressed Masons , meets with my most cordial support , but to
nearly all the rest I am decidedly opposed . Upon a hasty analysis of the published figures , I find that the surplus of XI 1 , ( 100 which existed in 1 SJ 0 . should be at the end of 1807 , at 3 ] percent , about £ 26 , 100 , and the actual amount was only , £ 20 , 77 !) , showing that the suri . us has in the main arisen from the
accumulation of the original surplus of 1840 , and that on an average nf years the contributions , & e ., have only sufficed for tl . e relief of cases of distress , and that , too , on the // resent scale . Let us see what will be the efleet of doubling the amount of relief , as proposed . The average animal amount of relief
for six years ending 1867 , irrespective of the grant to the charities , was i . 2 , 120 , the amount for the last year of that period being . £ 2 , 108 . Now , if we double the average amount , we have . £ 4 , 240 , and the actual contributions , & e ., for 1867 ( irrespective of interest ) only amounted to . £ 4 , 220 , showing that the existing
contributions , & e ., will only just suffice for the increased grunts proposed , leaving the interest on investments , . t 1 , 053 , to meet the annual grant to the charities . The total interest on invested funds for eight years ending 1 S 07 amounted to £ 5 , 501 , and the amount gnu ted to the charities for the same period was . £ 0 , 400 ; and although the present interest
is slightly more than sufficient to pay the , £ 800 to the charities , it may fairly be asked , why the aged and decayed Masons should not be as nine ! thought of in the application of any such trifling s irplus as the Masonie schools , which are so well supported with constantly increasing liberality ? 1 contend that there will lie scarcely any surplus , if the funds are liberally dealt with ' fur their only legitimate
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purpose . Let us examine how they have been dispensed of late years : — Contributions , & c , in 1862 , ' 63 , and ' 64 ... £ 9 , 302 Ditto , ditto , in 1865 , ' 66 , and ' 67 11 , 769
Increase of contributions , & c . ... ... £ 2 , 467 Expenditure for relief ( 497 cases ) , 1862-4 £ 7 , 100 Ditto , ditto ( 420 cases ) 1865-7 5 , 621
Decrca . 'e in chanty ... £ 1 , 479 So that , in tl . e face of such an increase , 77 less cases were relieved , and , £ 1 , 479 less expended , in the last period of three years ! I leave these figures to speak for themselves . —The following resolution was then proposed and seconded : " That in the opinion of
this Lodge the scheme proposed by Bro . Clabon is approved , with the exception of that part which states that the widow of a deceased brother ( no matter what her poverty be ) cannot apply a second timo for relief ; and also that part which proposes to take from the surplus Fund of Benevolence
twothirds for the use of the Masonic schools , the latter proposition being alien to the 18 th article of the Act of Union between the two Grand Lodges of England in 1813 , which records as follows : 'The fund appropriated to the objects of Masonic benevolence shall not be infringed on for any purpose , but shall be
kept strictly and solely devoted to charity , and pains taken to increase the same . ' This Lodge is also of opinion the scheme ought to be referred back to the Committee for amendment , and more time allowed for its consideration , especially as very few lodges in the provinces are aware of the magnitude of the
scheme . "—Bro . Stopher moved an amendment , which was not seconded , and the resolution was carried with one dissentient . WAURISGTON — Lodge of Lights , iVo . 148 . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , at the Masonic-rooms , at 6 . 30 . The
W . M ., Bro . D . AV . Finnej ' , was supported by Bros . W . Mossop , S . AV . ; W . Richardson , J . W . ; AV . S . Hawkins , S . D . ; Dr . Cooper , G . D . ; H . P . Stedman , M . A ., Chaplain ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., & c ., Hon . Sec . ; Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; W . Fletcher-AVood , J . Mee , Pattison ( Org . ) , W . Robinson , AV . H .
Spring , II . Syrcd , Bev . J . Nixon Porter , Rev . AV . Whitelegge , Jos . Bobinson , George Bailey , Robert Gibbons , Jas . Johnson , Tyler . Jas . Hannah , ( Tyler , 1250 . ) Visitors : —Bros . Arthur Worrell , ( AV . M . 1225 ) , and P . J . Edelsten , ( 1134 . ) The lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bev . AV . Whitelegge , being a candidate for preferment , and having proved his claim , was entrusted and retired , and in due time passed . Bro . George Bailey being desirous of advancement , and having given proof of proficiency , was entrusted and retired . The
lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Bailey re-admitted and raised , the W . M . heing assisted by Bros . Bowes , The lodge was dul y lowered , when Grand Lodge certificates were signed and delivered to Bros . W . Fletcher-Wood and James C ' urrey , of the United Lodge , No . 679 , Colchester ; and two
gentlemen were proposed ns fit nnd proper persons to be made Masons . Nothing further being proposed for tho goid of Masonry , the lodge was duly closed . OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge , A ' o . 340 . — ' The annual festival of this lodge , was held prior to the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge ( of which a detailed
report is given in another page ) at the Masonic Hall ( by permission ofthe Apollo Univ . Lodge . ) Bro . A . Spiers , D . P . G . M . , iu the unavoidable absence of the AV . M ., took the chair , and installed in a most admirable manner , his son Bro . Samuel P . Spiers , as W . M . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the
AV . M . appointed his ollieers as fellows : —Bros . J , Juggins , S . AV . ; AV . fi . Emberlin , J . AV . ; Bev . T . G , Moitimer . P . M ., Chap . ; IL Houghton , P . M ., Treas . ; AV . 1 { . II obi is , Sec . ; Walter Thompson , S D ; G . T . Prior , J . 1 ) ; AV . Barling , D . C . ; J . Saunders , D . C . ; D . Spencer , I . G . ; I Chapman ,
Orgst . ; W . J . Thurland , Slwd . ; AV . Stephens , T . ; G . Norwood , T . The AV . M . then initiated his brother Mr . F . E . S piers , and Mr . R . Williams , into Freemasonry . The ledge was closed in due form . COCKKUMOUTII . — S / . iddaw Lodge , A ' o . 1002 — The annual meeting of this lodge was held in their
lodge room , on the 1 st mst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Bobinson Draper , the late S . AV . of the lodge in the chair of K . S . There were present on this occasion , Brs . Morton , P . M . and P . P . S . G . W . ; Kenworthy , P . M . ; Faithful ] , P . M . and P . P . J . G . W . ; Dodgson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Pearson , Past S . AV . ;
T . V . Taylor , Past Sec . ; E . Thwaifes , Past J . AV . ; AV . Taylor , S D . The lodge being opened in form by the ' W . M ., Bro . Shilton ^ P . P . G . S . B ., Bro . Morton , assumed the chair , when Bro . Robinson was presented and having taken the O . B ., all below the rank of Past Musters retired , and a board of Installed
Must rs duly formed , when Bro . Robinson was regularly installed in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing twelve mouths . The brethren having re-entered the lodge and saluted the AV M . according to ancient custom , he appointed his officera as follows : —Bros . T F . Taylor , S . AV . ; Jos . Muyson , J . AV . ; the Bev .
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W . AVilliams , Sec . ; Evening , S . D . ; Braithwaite , J . D . ; Pearson ( Lorton ) , I . G . ; Pearson ( Cockermouth ) , Past S . AV ., was elected Treas ., and Potts Tyler . The lodge being closed with good harmony , the brethren retired to the Globe Hotel to partake of the good things provided for them by Bro . Baplev .
On the removal of the cloth , the AV . M . ( Bro . Robinson ) said the first toast he had to propose was one he was sure he had only to name to ensure a hearty reception , namely , " Her Majesty the Qu . 'en and the Craft , " they had been accustomed to associate her name with the fact of being the daughter of a Mason ,
but now he might speak of a closer tie—the mother of a Mason , as he believed His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had enrolled his name amongst us . The National Anthem was sung by the brethren . The W . M . then proposed " Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of AA ales , " alluding in
eulogistic terms to the high esteem in which the royal family were held , as being unequalled in the history of this country . The healths of the M . AV Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , the Prov . G . M . and other Grand Officers , were given with full Masonic honours . Bro . Morton proposed the
" Retiring Master , which was responded to by Bro . Shilton . Bro . Faithful ! proposed in very flattering terms , "The newly-installed Master . " " 'The Past Masters , Masters , aud Brethren of other ledges" was given by Bro . Pearson , ( Cockermouth ) . Bro . Shilton proposed the " Retiring Officers , " thanking them for
their assistance during the year , and was responded to by Bros . T . F . and AV . Taylor . Bro . Dodgson proposed the " Newly-invested Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . AVilliams . After the toast list was disposed of , Brother Pearson ( Cockermouth ) , rose and said lie had great pleasure in informing the
brethren that the application to the Fund of Beneleuee in aid of Bro . John Adams , who was now incapacitated , had been successful , they had voted a sum of £ 30 , for which success they were very greatly indebted to Bro Busher , Past Gi'and
Swordbearer of England , aud P . J . G . W ., lor his zeal and activity in the matter . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened with songs by Bros . Faithful ! , AAlllianis , and Evening , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close at an early hour , enabling the country members to reach their homes in good time .
The Royal Arch.
THE ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . Canonbury Chapter , No . 057 . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on the 27 th ultimo , at the George Hotel , Ahlermanbury , the M . E . Z ., Gump . Ough , occupying the chair . This being the night for installation , that ceremony was performed by Comp AVatson , P . Z ., in a very efficient manner .
Comp . A \ isconibe was duly installed , and on the readniission of the companions he invested his officers as follows ; : —Comps . S . Maj' , H . ; J . Tanner , J . ; F . Cox , N . ; Jones , A . S . ; Appleby , I . ; IT . Gary , S . E . ; Decent , Treasurer ; and AV . Ough , G . P ., P . Z . A jewel was then presented to that Companion , tlie chapter was closed until August next , and the
companions adjourned to a very excellent banquet , After the usual toasts , Comp . Ough proposed tlie health of the M . E . Z , and in the course of a very excellent speech , eulogistic of lhe qualities of that worthy companion , said lie hud « : reat pleasure , in
seeing him in that high position , and he had held every oflico required in the chapter to the satisfaction of all the companions . He ( Comp . Ough ) trusted that at tlie expiration of his year of office the approbation of the chapter would be given to him as on this occasion . — The M . E . Z . returned
thanks in au able speech characteristic of him . Ho regretted that his avocations could not possibly allow him time to perfect himself in the duties required of him , but if any merit were due , he gave the credit entirely to Com ]) . Todd , whom he had to thank for his introduction to every position in the Craft , and even in this sublime degree . ( At the conclusion of
his excellent speech the M . E . Z . was greeted with loud ! pplause . )— The visitors were Comps . AVarr ( 179 ) , Bom-no ( S . E . 749 ) , and H . M . Levy ( P . M . 188 ) . Comp . Warr returned thanks for the visitors , and Comp . Webb for i \ w P . JJ . 's . —The M . E . Z . then said lie hud now a pleasing duty to perform—that of proposing the health of Comp . Ough , who held a
high position in the Grand Lodge of England as G . P ., and it afforded him gratification in mentioning his name in connection with this chapter . His excellent working in every office he undertook had always been to the satisfaction of every one who witnessed it . — Com ]) . Ough , in responding , said he felt great pleasure in receiving from the M . E . Z .. iu the name of the chapter , the elegant jewel placed
on his breast ; and it would bo an episode in his life to remember this pleasing testimonial . He would do all in his power on every occasion to forward the welfare of the chapter . —Comps . S . May and J . Tanner returned thanks for the principal officers , Comp . May remarking that ho hoped , from the feeling manifested , he should on a future occasion occupy the chair of the M . EZ . —The M . EZ . said it was out of the routine , but he would ask the com