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CONTENTS .

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Hig h Pressure Busieds Life 3 S 9 Wise Precautions 359 prance 359 Reviews 359 United States of America > 360 Masonic Meetings for next Week 3 61 . JviTri-semcnts i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft litany LODGE NEW CONCORD ( No . 813 ) . —The annual festival of this prosperous Masonic Lod ge was dele ! at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., under thc presidency of Bro . J . R . Gallant , W . M ., supproted by Bro . Cusworth , S . W . ; Stead , S . D . ; George , J . D . ; W . Gabb , D . C . ; Shipway , I . G . ; W . H . Main , P . M . anel Sec , ; and Sinclair , Tyler . The

following Past Masters were also present : Bros . Emmens , J . J . Wilson , Bartlett , Atkins , H . J . Gabb ; and amongst the visitors were Bros . Dixon , Crawford , Price , Tranter , Smith , Parker , Thomas , Smeed , and others , the entire company numbering about a hundred , including a fair proportion of ladies . The banquet was served in Messrs . Bertram and Roberts' best style , and the

musical arrangements were admirably carried out by Bros . Walcsby and Hubbard . Amongst the toasts , which were warmly honoured , were those of "The Queen , " " The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " "The Earl eif Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., Earl Skelmersdale , M . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of thc Grand Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Kminens , P . G . P .,

ivho , in his reply , spoke of his great pleasure at seeing so numerous and spleneliei a company altcntiiiig the lodge of which he was the founder . " The Masonic Charities " was briefly replied to by Bro . Sinclair , the Steward at the late festival for thc Boys' School , who took up with him in aid of that charity from the members

of the lodge , the large amount of £ 200 . ¦ ' The Health of the W . M ., and Prosperity to the New Concord Lodge , " was most enthusiastically drank . "The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Price , and " The Past Masters " by Bros . J . J . Wilson and Main . . "The Ladies" were gallantly represented by Bro . Shipway . A special toast was accorded to Bro . W . H . Main , Hon . Sec , for the

trouble and care which he had displayed in carrying out the details of this most successful gathering . The company then retired to the ball-room , where dancing was kept up till the hour for closing . IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Sutrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road . The lodge

was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Josiah J . Cantle , supported by the following officers , viz ., Bros . C . F . Poupard , S . W . ; L . Cornelissen , J . W . ; Goodman , S . D . ; D . H . Ashford , J . D . ; C . S . Jolly , P . M . 87 , Sec ; T . F . Knight Smith , Organist ; R . Forster , I . G . ; and G . T . Fox , Tyler . Thc lodge having been opened , the summons calling the meeting was read . Bros . Edwin

Phillips and Wright were raised to the Third Degree . The lodge having been resumed to the Second Degree , the presiding oflicer proceeded to pass Bro . Mordle to the degree of a F . C . The lodge was afterwards resumed to the First Degree , anil the ballot taken for the admission into the Order of Messrs . F . M . Coldwclls and J . E . Arnold . These gentlemen , who had been

proposed by Bro . C . Parkin and seconded by Bro . J . Chambers , wcre regularly initiated into the brotherhood . This being the first meeting of the lodge since the instal lation of Bro . J . . / . Caiitlc it taunt he admitted that ' he worked the ceremonies in such a manner as to deserve the favourable opinion entertained of his ability . Bro . G . Mattock , the I . P . M ., being present , the W . M . addressed

him upon the mournful circumstance which prevented his attendance at the installation meeting , and stated that a jewel had been voted to him by the lodge . The presiding officer , after a few other remarks , presented the jewel to Bro . Mattock , who acknowledged the gift in a few well chosen words . All Masonic work being ended , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and tile brethren adjourned to

the banqucting-hall for refreshment . After the cloth had been withdrawn the usual Masonic toasts were given . The W . M , proposed in suitable language " The Health of the Initiates . " The toast was responded to in an excellent address by Bro . Coldwells . The toast of " The Officers oi the Lodge " was well received . The W . M ., speaking w the duties of the officers , praised each brother for the

zealous and efficient manner in which he worked , as well as those who were aspiring to office anel already rendering service to the lodge . Bro . T . F . Knight Smith and several other brethren greatly enlivened the proceedings by some excellent songs , Bro . Smith presiding at the pianoforte

with his usual ability and taste . At last the Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close , and the brethren separated soon after eleven o ' clock to wend their way to their respective domestic lodges . Past Masters johii Noke and Charles Smith were present at the ga'hcriiMf . . . ' .. " ¦ •, "" '•. " ¦ ' . •'¦ ¦ •-¦

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GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hail , Gatesheatl-on-Tyne , on Monday , 24 th July , 18 7 6 . Present : Bros . E . D . Davis , P . M ., acting as W . M . 5 f . E . Robson , as l . P . M . ; D . Sinclair , S . W . ; J . G . SWaddington , J . W . ; M . Corbitt , Sec . ; J . Cook , as S . D . ; G . S . Sims , as J . D . ; John Wood , I . G . ; R .

Ferry , Org . ; E . Liddell , J . S . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; several visitors , and a large number of other brethren . Bro . Wm . Alexander , of Wilson Lodge , 86 , Toronto , under Grand Lodge of Canada , was elected a joining member . Bros . Swan and Fairclough received the Third Degree . A committee , consisting of Bros . John E . Robson , P . M . ; E . D . Davis , P . M . ; David Sinclair , S . W . ; and Michael

Corbitt , Sec , appointed , in addition to the 1 rustees , Bros . A . Clapman , P . M . ; R . J . Banning , P . M . ; and J . IT . Thompson , P . M ., to make all necessary arrangements for the purchase of the Freemasons' Hall , West-street , Gateshear ] , and complete the same as the committee may consider desirable . GARSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) .

—The members of this ancient lodge met for installation purposes on Wednesday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., at the Garston Hotel , Garston . Bro . j . Hughes , W . M ., presided at the opening , and the officers and brethren present wete Bros . J . W . Baiter , P . M . ; C . Leedham , P . M . ; W . Jones , P . M . ; T . B . Tellett , S . W . ; S . Tickle , J . W . ; W . Vines , P . M ., Treas . ; C .

Humphries , Sec ; J . Tewksbury , S . D . ; G . Price , J . D . ; | . V . WSrtbington , P . M ., D . C . ; A . Sharpies , S . ; J Robinson , Tyler ; J . Carter , H . Hatch , J . W . Pickering , T . F . Hill , J . Crowther , J . Coates , J . Cave , W . Throughton , P . Robertson , S . Gill , W . H . Lovelady , T . Wainwright , G . Bradshaw , H . Paine , J . H . Clark , J . R . Ivey , and S . Chambers . The visitors included Bros . W .

Hughes , P . M . 1013 , and B . Firth , 605 . The chair of Installing Master was subsequently occupied by Bro . J . W . Baker , P . M ., who impressively placed Bro . C . Humphries , P . M . 1013 , in the position of W . M . for the ensuing year . The following brethren were subsequently invested as officers-. —Bros . J . Hughes , l . P . M . ; T . B . Tellett , S . W . ; S . Tickle , J . W . ; VV . Vines , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ) ;

G . Price , Sec ; I . Tewkesbury , S . D . ; T . F . Hill , J . D . ; H . Hatch , I . G . j J . V . Wellington , P . M ., D . C ; A . Sharpies , S . S . ; T . Wainwright , J . S . ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The newly-chaired W . M . at the close of the ceremony passeel four brethren to the Second Degree in a masterly manner . The W . M . then said he had a very agreeable and pleasant duty to perform , and that

was to present Bro . John Hughes , l . P . M ., with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the members of the lodge , and in recognition of the value of his services during the past year , especially with reference to the financial position of the lodge . Bro . J . Hughes briefly acknowledged the gift , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren subsequently

banqueted under the presidency of the W . M . The annual pic-nic in connection with the lodge was fixed to take place on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the place of pleasure being the pretty village of Knutsford , in Cheshire . DEPTFORD . —Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 871 ) . —The regular meeting , was held on Thursday , 27 th July ,

at thc White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . J . Tuson , W . M ., who was out of town ) , opened the lodge . There were present during the evening Bros . W . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C ; W . Myatt , P . M ., W . S . ; S . A . Lewin , P . M . ; J . J . Pakes , S . W . ; J .

Baxter Langley , W . M . 1423 , J . W . ; G . T . Limn , S . D . ; R . Harman , J . D . ; J . G . Vohmann , I . G . ; C . Wood , W . Sievey , G . Jones , VV . Simmons , F . H . Burr , J . Rcnnic , L . Lemon , W . A . R . Harris , G . Porter , C . V Buhler , VV . Elgood , W . C . Lochhead , J . Wollett , R . Mason , G . A . Leighton , A . Macers , H . Fellows , G . Eve , 1 . G . Thomas , VV . Cockle , E . James , R . West ,

and others . The visitors were Bros . C . R . Bennett , W . M . 1382 ; Govan Macdonald , W . M , 1158 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; David Smith , 1326 ; G . " Gyde , 700 ; E . W . Fisher , 700 ; T . VV . Adams , 765 ; G . Frost , 913 ; and others whose names we were unable to ascertain . Bro . t ' . Walters , on behalf of the lodge , solicited Bro , G . Andrews to do the work . He kindly agreed to do so .

The ballots wcre unanimous in favour of the admission of Messrs . Gustav Wildermuth , and John Buchele , as candidates for initiation into Freemasonry . The minutes of previous lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . In an impressive manner , Bro . G . Andrews , P . M ., raised Bros . G . Eve , W . Simmons , and G . A . Leighton to the Degree of a Master Mason . Three

gentlemen were proposed for initiation . A notice of motion was carrieel , which completed the business of the meeting . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Thursday , August 17 th . Cold collation followed , Bro . W . Andrews , the Senior P . M ., presiding in an admirable manner at the testive board . The toasts were given and responded to . Songs and recitations passed away an agreeable

evening . LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual pic-nic in connection with this prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., but the old fashioned saying that " the best laid schemes o' mice and men gang oft agee" was once more verified , so far as the weather was concerned . The rain commenced to fall at

early morning , and continued to fall without intermission until long after the return of the pic-nickers to Liverpool . Remembering the pleasant " out" last year , the committee of arrangement again chose Hollingworth Lake , near Rochdale , as the scene of the day ' s pic-nic . The party started from Tithebavn Station in the morning , and in due time arrived st Hollingworth Lake , amid a continuous downrour of rain . •The-excursionists made the most of

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the unpleasant " situation , " and every effort was made to make the time pass as pleasantly as possible . Ample provision in the way of " creature comforts" was made , and a round of enjoyments—skating , dancing , music , & c . — had to be improvised , which was done with much success . Every one seemed determined to do the best and make the most of the day under the circumstances , and although

every one returned to Liverpool nearly drenched there was nothing but the greatest good nature predominant . LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The second regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . J . Bell , W . M ., was at his post , supported by Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; W . J . Chapman , S . W . ; L .

Courtenay , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; H . J . Loveday , Sec . ; W . Sandbrook , J . D . ; J . Atkinson , I . G . ; J . Pyer and A . Collinson , Stewards ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; Dr . Whittle , Dr . Pierce , H . P . Squire , J . Keet , F . Wilkinson , E . Cotton , W . Hildyard , J . Cavell , R . Williams , I . De Frece , W . Coates , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . Loredan , 389 ; S . Jones , P . M . 477 ; J . Levy , 66 7 ; G . R . Chapman , 68 ; W . F . Blamphin ,

667 ; E . George , 1356 ; E . Purkess , P . M . 267 ; J . H . Ryley , 188 ; H . Nelson , P . M . 1505 ; R . E . Mitton , 1356 ; W . Vetter , 815 ; J . Elmore , 431 ; J . Orford , 1356 . Messrs . A . Garner , R . Brough , and G . Martin were initiated by the W . M ., and Bros . F . Wilkinson , E . Cotton , and G . Meers were passed to the Second Degree . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , several very enjoyable hours being spent .

INSTRUCTION .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — On Wednesday evening , the 19 th ult ., the ceremonies of consecration and installation were rehearsed by Bro . Terry . The lodge , which is open all the year round , met at its usual trysting place , the Finsbury Park Tavern , Seven Sisters Road , Holloway , and about sixty brethren , many of whom hail never been present at a consecration ,

assembled . Bro . Terry opened the lodge at seven o ' clock , having Bro . R . V . Davies , the W . M . of the mother lodge , 1218 , as S . W . ; Bro . J . W . Wright , W . M . of the Royal Standard , 1298 , J . W . ; Bro . P . Dickinson , as D . C . ; Bro . W . C . Beaven , as S . D . ; Bro . J . F . O . C Wood , as J . D . ; Bro . C . Hawksley , as P . M . ; Bro . Pigot , as Treasurer ; and Bro . H . B . D . Dunn , as Hon .

Sec . Amongst other brethren present were Bros . Biver , W . Rest , P . Pazzi , J . Eldridge , A . N . De Metz , Lane , Powell , Simson , Ely Legge , W . D . Dickeson , C . Mitchell , H . Beck , Robinson , Searle , J . Walker , Fred . Brown , S . W . 1607 and 174 ; C . H . Webb , J . W . 1607 ; Robson , 1360 ; H . T . Bath , P . M . 319 ; Poweil , 188 ; Chant , Simson , S . Owen , S . Wood , f .

Pangbourne , W . Morgan , Morgan , jun ., S . Buderus , F . Rothschild , S . J . Byng , and W . C Bevan . Bro , Terry having opened the lodge in the different degrees , proceeded to give the ceremony of consecration , assisted by the officers , and Bro . Burr , as Organist , with Bro . G . Nunn leading the singing . The whole ceremony was beautifully rendered , including an oration describing what

Freemasonry is , what lodges are , and the duties of all who join the Order . Hymns were then sung . The ceremony of consecration being completed , Bro . Terry proceeded with the installation , for which purpose Bro . Joseph Pigot , ( the W . M . of the Prince Frederick . William Lodge , 753 ) was presented to him by Bro . P Dickinson , D . C , as candidate for the chair . On the

completion of the formal installation Bro . Pigot appointed the following brethren as his officers , and invested them in a most efficient way : —Bros . Davies , S . W . ; Wright J . W . ; Beavan , Treas . ; H . B . D . Dunn , Sec ; Chant , S . D . ; Rothschild , J . D . ; Goode , I . G . ; Saul , Tyler . Bro . Terry afterwards gave the charges , and the undermentioned joining members were proposed : Bros . C .

H . Webb , S . W . 1607 ; Ely Legge , 1607 ; C . Hawksley , 1196 ; Morgan , 1585 ; W . D . Dickison , 29 ; C . Mitchell , 1201 ; Hy . Beck , 1201 ; Robinson , Powell , and Lane . It was proposed by Bro . Dickinson , and seconded by Bro . Davies , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Terry for his kindness in working the ceremonies , also , that he be elected an

honorary member of the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Terry , in acknowledging the honour paid to him , thanked the brethren , and said it gave him great pleasure to work the ceremonies , and that he was amply repaid for his exertions by the satisfaction expressed , and by the attention which the brethren had given to him , and he trusted that the lodge might continue to prosper , and exhorted the brethren to support it as well as they had hitherto . The lodge was then closed .

Scotland.

Scotland .

RUTHERGLEN . —Lodge St . John Operative ( No . 347 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was helel in their elegant new hall in Cathcart-sl ., on Friday evening , the 28 th ult ., Bro . D . Smart , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . J . Cunningham , l . P . M . ; Wm . Young , S . D ., acting S . W . ; Thos . Alston , J . W . ; A . Warnock , P . M ., Secretary ; A . Robertson , J . D . ; A .

Pearson , Chap . ; Hugh Hall , S . B . ; P . M . Ross , I . G . ; and J . Cairns , Tyler ; and a well attended meeting of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular and one emergency meeting read and confirmed . It was then unanimously agreed to have the annual trip of the lodge on Saturday , 19 th of

August , to the grounds of Col . A . C . Campbell , P . G . M . Renfrewshire , East , by omnibus conveyance . Mr . Robert Wilson was afterwards initiated by Bro . D . Smart , W . M . KILBARCHAN . —Lodge St . Barchan ( No . i 6 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the lodgeroom ' « Friday evening , 21 st ult . The chair was occu-