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lodge was held on Monday evening , 17 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The duties of the lodge were under thc direction of Bro . Ralph Robinson , W . M ., who was supported in their discharge by Bros . Maurice de Frece , S . W . ; A . J . Henochsberg , J . W . ; Professor | . Prag , Chaplain ; Isaac de Frece , Treas ; M . Mart , Sec ; S . Schonstadt , J . D . ; B . W 00 W , I . G . ; P . 11 . Crozicr , S . ;

A . Mart , S . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The " Privates " were represented by Bros . R . Brown , J . Moss , D . M . Joseph , D . L . Marcus , I . Sclinc , S . Levy , W . Levy , A . Rabow , J . Frank , J . Goldberg , A . Saqui , S . Jacobs , J . H . Locke , I . Woolfe , M . Aaronsberg , J . Lazarus , S . Waring , M . A . Prcnclan , A . Vandyke , A . A . Lyons , A . Lamb , G . J . Somcrs , N . Tueski , H . M . Silver , and L .

Simmons . 1 he visitors were Bros . J . R . Goepcl , P . G . D . C , W . L . ; Mcndoza , 673 ; ( . 11 . Grant , 1 ^ 6 ; T . G . Bark , W . M . 1380 ; J . Capell , S . D . 1299 ; W . C . " Webb , 1264 ; E . Lcbschiitz , 1264 ; II . Hart , 1094 ; and R . M . Freeman , 27 . During the evening the Rev . Dr . W . Stern , minister of one of the Jewish congregations in Liverpool , and Mr . Joseph Saber , a South Africin merchant , were initiated into the

Order by the W . M . in a manner which has rarely been equalled for effect and efficiency , the whole of thc officers doing their work in an admirable manner . At the banquet which followed business , the W . M . presided , and in giving the usual loyal and Masonic toasts he spoke of thc installation of the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M . ( at which he had been present as the representative of his lodge ) , as

one of thc most magnificent sights he ( Bro . Robinson ) had seen , far surpassing his highest expectations . The W . M ., in responding to the toast of his health , referred to the flourishing state of the lodge , which was clearly shown by a very substantial balance in the hands of the Treasurer . Bro . Professor Prag responded to the toast of " The Chaplain " iin a most eloquent and appropriate speech . " The

Newly Initiated Brethren' '' was very forcibly acknowledged by Bro . Dr . Stern anil Bro . Saber . " The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bro . Bark , W . M . 1380 . Thc lodge was shortly afterwards closed . Harmony , which prevailed to a great degree , was' much promoted by the vocal efforts of Bros . It . Brown , M . Hart , Sec . ; Jacobs , & c , ancl the excellent recitation of the S . W . ( Bro . A . J . Henochsberg . )

INSTRUCTION . DOMATIC LODGE OK INSTRUCTION ( NO . 177 ) . —Thc brethren of this flourishing lodge of instruction met on Tuesday evening last , at the Palmerston Arms , Grosvenor Park-Camberwcll Gate . Present—Bros . Mark S . Larlham , Preceptor ; T . Harvey , W . M . ; E . Towell , S . W . ; W . Snow , den , J . W . ; G . Palmer , S . D . ; 1 . Dann , J . D . ; T . Sleap ,

I . G . ; T . Young , Sec , pro tem ; also Bros . Cackctt , Wallis , Hampton , Acocks , Chalk and Guider . Thc lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Chalk , having offered himself as candidate , was initiated . The Second Degree was then ably worked , with Bro . Guider as candidate . The lodge was closed down . Bro . Towell was proposed as W . M . for the ensuing week .

KOYAL STANDARD LODGE or INSTRUCTION . — This flourishing lodge held its last meeting of the session at the Castle Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , thc 28 th ult ., when the 13 Sections were worked by the brethren iu the following order , Bro . Friday Rogers , P . M ., of Confidence Lodge putting the questions . There were also Bros . Pinc ' ler , S . W . ; Dickinson , J . W . ; Gilchrist , P . M . ; Ball .

111-tync , P . M . Royal Standard , and numerous brethren from tlie mother anil other lodges . I st Section , Bro . Dunn ; 2 nd Section , Lee ; 3 rd Section , Dickinson ; 4 U 1 Section , Shackell ; 3 th Section , Turner ; 6 th Section , Gilchrist ; 7 U 1 Section , Pincler . Second Degree , 1 st Section , Burr ; 2 nd Section , Wright ; 3 rd Section , Shackell ; 4 U 1 Section , Pincler ; sth Section , Gilchrist . Third Degree , 1 st Section

Ballantyne ; 2 nd Section , Yenmans ; 3 rd Section , Rogers . The lodge then resumed to the First Degree , when a vote of thanks was carried unanimously for the able manner in which Bro . Rogers , the Preceptor , had filled the chair on the occasion . Bro . Rogers thanked the brethren who had so kindly assisted , and assured them that it had afforded him great pleasure to sec the manner in which the

brethren had worked the various Sections . 1 he lodge closed and adjourned until the first Friday in October . STRONG MAN LODGE or INSTIIUCTION . —This lodge held the regular weekly meeting at the Crown , Clerkcnwellgrccn , at seven , p . m ., on Monday last , Bro . Beckett , Prec , presiding . The Fifteen Sections were admirably worked by Bros . Pearcy , Killick , Defriez , Pross , Sadler , Tolmie

Saul , and Beckett . Bros . Killick , P . M ., 781 , Stedman , P . M ., 734 , and Pross , 1278 , were unanimously elected joining members . A vote of thanks was unanimousl y accorded the brethren , members of other lodges , who had assisted in working the Sections , and also to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had presided . LIVERPOOL . — MARINERS' LODGE OF INSTRUCTION

( No . 249 ) . —What was termed the " closing night of the season" of this very successful instruction lodge was fixed for Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool . There was a large attendance of members . The lodge enjoys the privilege of the preceptorial talents of Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M ., who , at much sacrifice of valuable time , has

long given the Masonic students of the lodge his valuable tuition at almost every meeting . The business before the meeting on this occasion was the Second Degree , which was given with considerable efficiency . The W . M . was H . P . Price ; Bros . W . Hamilton , the S . W . ; W . P . Jennings , the J . W . ; R . R . Martin , the Treas . ; J . Hayes ( W . M . of the regular lodge ) the Sec . ; VV . Corbctt , thc

S . D . ; E . A . Wri ght , the J . D . ; T . Bodin , the I . G . ; and R . W . Jones , the candidate for the evening . The othci members present were Bros . N . Whalley , R . Washington , F . Cooper , J . Lawrie , W . Garlick , E . J . Callow , J . R . Cave , . ] . C . Robinson , R . Jones , F . Mollett , W . Healing , W . G . Veale , C . Lei ghton , J . B . Mackenzie , and others . On the motion of Bro . Dr . Smith , Preceptor , it was unanimousl y resolved to have an extra meeting , so as to give Bro . J .

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Mayes , W . M . of 249 , the opportunity of performing thc installation ceremony in view of his installing his successor in thc regular chair of the lodge . At the conclusion of the business , the . brethren sat down to an excellent banquet under the chairmanship of Bro . Dr . Smith , Preceptor , and thc vice-chairmanship of Bro . Price , the . W . M . for thc evening . After the usual toasts ,

" The Health of the Preceptor" was proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . Price . Bro . Dr . Smith , in thanking the brethren for this compliment , said that although he had hitherto attended the Lodge of Instruction at considerable inconvenience and loss , still he was willing to be as useful as he could in the future if it was their pleasure to have him again as their Preceptor ; the only favour he

would ask being a change in the night of meeting . During his two years' prcccptorship everything had gone on very smoothly—there had not been a single wrangling word , and he hoped this true Masonic spirit would continue " The Secretary and Treasurer , " given b y thc Preceptor , was suitably acknowledged by Bros . Hayes and Martin , 'f'hc Preceptor also proposed " The P . M . ' s of the

Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . Hamilton in a humorous speech . " The W . M . and Vicc-Chairman , " acknowledged by Bro . Price . " The Honorary Members , " responded to by Bros . Veale ancl Mackenzie . " The Private Members of the Lodge of Instruction , " acknowledged by

Bro . Washington ; and " Health and Prosperity to the Mariners' Lodge No . 249 , " responded to by Bro . Hayes , W . M ., were the other toasts . A most enjoyable evening was greatly enlivened by thc excellent singing of Bros . Washington , Veale , Martin , Smith , Price , Robinson , Cave , and others .

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GLASGOW . —LOBGESTAR ( NO . 219 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 12 , Trongate , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., Bro . John Morgan , R . W ^ M ., in the chair . Bro . Home , J . W ., in thc unavoidable absence of Bro . Garth , acting S . W . ; Bro . Ross Rennie , S . D ., acting J . W . There was a goodly number of members and visiting brethren present , amongst whom were Bros . J . Wilson , I . P . M . ;

Wilson , 27 ; A . Bain , P . M ., Union and Crown ; ana W . II . Bickerton { Freemason ) . Bro . Morgan , in opening the lodge , said he regretted that the Secretary , Bro . Crawford , was not present to read the minutes of last meeting , but that Bro . Crawford , he expected , would be present in about one hour ' s time . At this stage of the proceedings , Bro . Garth , S . W ., entered and took his office , and Bro .

Home that of J . W . Bro . Morgan , R . W . M ., informed the lodge that Bro . Angus McEwen , of Lodge No . 926 , Madras , had applied to him for affiliation into Lodge Star . He now held Bro . McEwen ' s diploma , also an acknowledgment from Lodge No . 92 ( 1 , Madras , stating that all dues had been paid , and that Bro . McEwen was a very worthy brother , and from what hcltncwof him , which was a great

deal , he had much pleasure in proposing that the affiliation should be granted , which was received with acclamation . Uro . A . Bain , P . M ., Union and Crown , No . 103 , adniinstcrcd the obligation of affiliation . The motion of the lodge for having a test fee , tabled at last meeting , was then brought forward . Bro . Smart , Treas ., spoke at length in support of the motion . In the course of his

remarks , he pointed out to the brethren the great advantages and necessity for the same , and that even in the recommendation of Bro . McEwer ., who had been affiliated into the lodge that evening , it was supported by a certificate , showing that he had paid his fees and was eligible . At the conclusion of Bro . Smart ' s excellent remarks the motion was proposed and carried unanimously . The

lodge was then raised to the degree of Fellow Craft' when Bros . John Morgan , sen ., John Macfarlane , and James Patterson entered , and were passed to that degree by Bro A . Bain , P . M ., Union and Crown , No . 103 , in his usual ' masterly style . The Secretary , Bro . Crawford , then entered and took the seat of his office . Bro . Morgan , R . W . M ., informed the brethren that their I . P . M ., Bro . Wilson , he

was sorry to say , was about to leave Glasgow for Rothesay . They all knew Bro . Wilson ' s value as a member of the lodge , and he knew that he could safely say for himself and the members of the lodge that thfcy very much regretted his having to go from amongst them , ; but hoped that he would be long spared , and that they might occasionally have a visit from him . Bro . Wilson said

that he was sorry to leave Glasgow , but that his health compelled him to leave , and that should any of the brethren have an occasion to come to Rothesay , he hoped they would give him a call . He should always be pleased to meet any of them and slretch out the right hand of fellowship . The presentation of a beautiful lithograph from Bro . Ira Chase , Lodge Cain , New York , to Lodge Star , 219 ,

Glasgow , was then brought up , and decided that a committee be appointed to draw up a letter iu behalf of the lodge , thanking Bro . Chase for his most handsome present . Bro . Morgan said he was about to close the lodge , but before doing so he thought there would be something wanting on his part if he did not propose Bros . Bain and Bickerton a hearty vote of thanks for their services to Lodge

SUir . He therefore would call upon the brethren to join with him in so doing , which was received with acclamation . Bro . Bickerton , on behalf of himself and Bro . Bain , thanked Bro . Morgan and the members of Lodge Star for their kindness , and assured them that anything they could do for thc benefit of Lodge Star , or Masonry in general , they should always be happy to do so . The lodge was then

closed . GLASGOW . —LODGE MARIE STUART ( No . 341 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 24 th ult ., within Queen's Park Rooms . Present : Bros . Julius Brode , R . W . M . ; W . M . G . Mason , S . W . ; S . Findlater , J . W . ; and a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . On the recommendation of the Standing

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Committee , Mr . William Blair , bookseller and stationer , Queen's Park , was admitted a member of the lodge—the E . A . Degree being given by the R . W . M . in a style which commended itself to all the brethren present . A circular from St . John ' s Lodge , Rothesay , inviting a deputation to be present at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone

of the Rothesay Aquarium , on Saturday , June 3 th , was read , and it was agreed that as many of the members as could find it convenient to go should signify their intention to thc Secretary before 29 th ult . After the transaction of some other business the lodge was closed in due and ancient form .

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Masonic Tidings .

THE PRINCE OF WALES IN MASONIC COSTUME . —H . R . H . the Prince of W ales was photographed in full Masonic dress as Most Woishipfui Grand Master of England , at Marlborough House , on Friday week . The photographer selected for this auspicious sitting was Mr . Charles Watkins .

of 34 , Parliament-street . Several sittings took place , and thc Craft will , therefore , have the opportunity of . selecting thc distinguished M . W . G . M . in the pose which best pleases them . H . R . H . Prince Louis of Battenberg , now on a visit to this country , was also taken by Mr . Watkins at the same time . .

Thc consecration of thc Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1331 , will tike place on Fiiday next , the nth inst ., at the Bull Inn , Chislehurst . Thc ceremonies will be worked by Bro . Jas . Eastes , D . G . M ., Kent , assisted by Bros . Jas . Terry , thc Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . C . -, Rev . Thomas Robinson , P . G . S . W . ; W . Page , P . G . J . W . ; and Alfred Spencer , Prov . G . Sec , the officers designate being Bros . John Coutts , W . M . ; Geo . F . Guest , S . W . ; and William Kipps , J . W .

LONDON MASONIC CLUB . —Amongst other distinguished Masons who have already joined the club arc the following -. Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . W ., and Rt . W . Dep . G . Master of England ; thc Rt . Hon . David Henry Stone , Lord Mayor of London , Rt . Worshipful Grand Junior Warden of England ; his Grace thc Duke

of Manchester , Prov . G . Master , Northampton and Huntingdonshire ; thc Rt . Hon . the Earl of Hardwicke , Prov . G . Master , Cambridgeshire ; the Rt . Hon . Lord Sherborne , Prov . G . Master , Gloucestershire ; the Hon . F . Walpole , M . P ., Prov . G . Master , Norfolk ; the Rt . Hon . Lord Pelham , M . P ., Prov . G . Master , Sussex ; Lt . Col . Fras . Burdett ,

Prov . G . Master , Middlesex ; Major-General Brownrigg , C . B ., Prov . G . Master , Surrey , P . G . S ., P . G . S . W ., 30 ; Lt . Col . Edward Chas . Mallet de Carteret , Prov . G . Master and Prov . G . Supt ., Jersey ; thc Rev . James Simpson , L . L . D ., P . P . G . S ., P . P . G . C , P . P . S . W ., Cumberland and Westmoreland , and G . Chap , of England ; Sir Cordy Burrows , Kt ., J . P ., P . P . G . J . W ., Sussex ; J . B . Monckton , Pres .

of the Board of General Purposes . Grand Lodge of England ; Samuel H . Wri ght , P . P . G . S . D ., Suffolk ; Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott , Kt ., P . M . 1 , P . G . S . ; Dr . Woodman , Grand Sword Bearer of England ; Captain Love Jones Parry , P . P . G . D . of Ceremonies , N . Wales and Shropshire ; SamuelWaddy , Q . C , M . P . ; James Arthur Birch , P . P . G . S . D ., Cheshire , P . P . G . J . W ., East Lancashire ; Frederick Binckes , P . G . Steward and Sec . Royal Masonic Inst , for Boys .

A telegram from Berlin , dated May 30 , says : " This morning King Oscar received a deputation of the Grand Lodge of Freemasonry , composed of the Grand Master , General Zicgler , Herr Alexis Schmidt , and Privy Court Councillor Borck . His Majesty afterwards paid visits to the foreign Ambassadors , and called in his carriage at the residence of Field-Marshal Count von Moltke , who is away

on his estate in Silesia . At eleven a . m . he drove with the Emperor and Imperial Crown Prince to Potsdam . The Queen of Sweden and the Crown Princess of Germany will proceed thither this afternoon , being engaged this morning in visiting the charitable institutions of Berlin . Thc news that King Oscir would later on pay a visit to the Emperor of Russia appears to be confirmed . "

Bro . F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , has consented to act as Steward for the Acacia Lodge No . 1309 , at the forthcoming anniversary festival of the Royal 'Masonic Institution for Boys . The August , September , and October parts ( Vol . 1 ., 1873 ) of thc Masonic Magazine are now reprinting , and will shortly be ready .

Twenty-five thousand Masons marched through the streets of New York on the 2 nd inst ., to participate ia the ceremony of dedicating a Masonic temple in Twenty-third Street .

At thc last meeting of the Acacia Lodge No . 1309 , Bro . C . Horsley , P . P . G . C . Middlesex , P . M ., was unanimousl y elected W . M ., and the installation of this popular and highly esteemed brother will take place on Tuesday , J une 29 th , at 3 . 30 . p . m ., at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall .

Bros . Thomas Joseph Sabine , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , is the W . M . Designate of the Chaucer Lodge No . 1340 , to be held at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . Henry James Green , J . W . 1273 , 8 . 0 . 19 , and other lodges , a popular ancl well esteemed brother in I lerMajesty's Civil Service , is W . M . Designate St . Martin's le Grand Lodge , to be opened at Masons' Arms , Masons' Avenue , City ( Bro . E . Gosden's ) .

Thc Bedford Lodge No . 137 will hold its usual summer banquet at Bro . W . Holland ' s ( P . M . 137 ) , North Woolwich Gardens , on Friday , June nth , Bro . L . Drew , W . M ., presiding .