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power , and by its own influence it had been able to make itself known . Consequently he felt very interested in it , and he was well pleased to be so well received wherever he went . He hoped to see much younger men than himseli occupy the position of Master of the lodge , and to find them do as he had tried to do , to keep the Great Northern Lodge to the front in Freemasonry .

The W . M . next proposed 1 he P . M . s , anions ; whom there were splendid men and Masons . 'I'he l . P . M . had been one of the best of the Masters of the lodge , for he had conducted the ceremonies in the best manner , and had carried out the duties of Freemasonry with regard to the Stewardships . As the brethren had seen in the lodge of nstruction , he had been a most enthusiastic Mason , and

had worked most thoroughly . He was proud to-day that he ( the W . M . ) was trying to copy him , both in the lodge , at the banquet table , in the lodge of instruction , and at the Stewardships . All the breshren were proud of the l . P . M ., and he hoped that each successive Master would do as well . Bro . Bell replied , and disclaimed having done anything

more than his duty , either as W . M . or at any time . The W . M . had spoken of him as a great enthusiast in the lodge of instruction . Well , he wished that lodge to have all support , and a greater number of members . It was held at the Criterion / and P . M . Cleghorn was one of the best Preceptors . No man was better able to tell them what was rififht , both in the ceremonies and in the lectures . If

tlie brethren would only go regularly they would find it a stepping-stone to the chair of W . M . Bro . the Rev . J . H . Rose , Chaplain , replying to the toast proposed in his honour , said it had been his privilege to mix with his fellowmcn and to have their confidence . He also saw a good deal of what was not good ; and in the vast City of London , where there was a great struggle for

existence , he saw the evil part of their character come outa good deal of what was unbrotherly , that lead them to spring at each other ' s throats and devour their character . That was very sad . But when he came among Freemasons he saw them kind one towards another . From the bottom of his heart he sincerely wished that every man in this country would act upon the principles of Masonry . He

would urge the brethren to attend lodges of instruction . He had been there himself , and he knew what good was to be got there . If young Masons wanted to get at the real good of Masonry , they must not be content with going to a regular lodge only , they should also go to lodges of instruction , where they would learn the meaning of the ceremonies . He had known Masons who said there was nothing

in Masonry , but there were men who attended only at the dinner or came late to the lodge . Take for instance the lodge meeting that evening . Those who did not really understand Masonry would not know the meaning of what took place more than a person who did not know French would understand the recitation of a French play . In Masonry they could not take hold of its real import unless

they knew what it meant . They would learn in lodges of instruction what the meaning was . No one who heard Bro . Cleghorn would say there was nothing in Masonry . As far as he was personally concerned , he had gained in every way by being a Maason . After the toast of " The Visitors " bad been responded to , the Treasurer replied to the toast of "The Past Masters , " and said he was pleased to find so many

brethren present , but sorry there had been no work to do . He then endorsed the remarks of Bro . Rose , that if a brother wanted to reach the chair , he must attend lodges of instruction . Bro . Cleghorn also replied , and said he was very grateful for all the compliments paid to him with regard to the lodge of instruction , but he would remind the

Past Masters that it remained very much in their hands to induce young members of the lodge to attend . It would be more successful if more than one or two Past Masters were present . The other toasts followed , and the evening , which was enlivened with some capital songs , was brought to a close with the usual kind wishes for the poor and distressed .

Selwyn Lodge ( No . 1901 ) . —The regular meeting of this highly flourishing and popular lodge was held at the East Dulwich Hotel , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Bros . J . Lightfoot , W . M . ; B . Morgan , S . W . ; A . Briant , J . W . ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; Louis E . Eagle , P . M ., Sec . ; H . R . Hobbs , S . D . ; Thos . Gay , J . D . ; W . H . Hook , P . M ., D . C ; A . H . Fraser , I . G .: J .

Evans , Org . ; S . George and r . H . Ford , btwds . ; W . Davis , P . M . ; R . Anderson , P . M . ; E . Gauntlett , P . M . ; J . M . Wimble , P . M . ; L . Maybaum , C . H . Marrison , E . Aggleton , J . E . Burkmar , H . Sweeting , J . A . Causton , W . H . Lee , H . Sercombe , H . M . Frost , Jas . Pointon , J . Frampton , A . Cartwright , R . Weddall Thomas , Wm . Sperring , VV . 1 . Alford , S . Boxshall , C . A . Adams , J . Heath ,

J . A . May , J . H . Baxter , Jas . Glanville , R . H . Frost , and Thos . Howler , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . T . M . Stamp , C . M . Morris , 1571 ; D . Buchanan , 11 S 5 ; Thos . Piper , J . W . 1597 ; G . VV . Terry , 507 j C . H . Stone , S . W . 507 , J . J . Shelvey , Stwd . 101 ; G . W . Cane , 1571 ; li . J . Wood , 2272 ; E . Pownall , ' 9 63 ; and VV . A . Mine , 933 . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , Bros . I . A . Causton and W . H . Lee were raised to the

Sublime Degree in a very perfect and impressive manner . Temporary relief was granted from the Benevolent Fund to a deserving brother of the lodge previous to his petition being presented before the Board of Benevolence , for the practice ot which this lodge is characterised . The W . M . announced that during the previous week a Selwyn Chapter had been consecrated , which augured well . A letter of

regret for non-attendance was received fiom Bro . W . Wills , I . P . M ., who was called to the Continent . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , provided and superintended by Bro . Harry Reed , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were admirably renderedbythe W . M ., and as duly honoured by the brethren .

St . Mark ' s College Lodge ( No . 2157 ) . ¦•--In accordance with the notice in our weekly list of Masonic meetings , the above-mentioned lodge opened their seventh year on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Holborn Restaurant , with the installation of Bro . Alfred Preece Lye , B . A . A

large and influential gathering of brethren and visitors witnessed the ceremony , which , after the usual formalities of opening the lodge and confirming previous minutes had been disposed of , was conducted on Emulation lines in the retiring Master ' s happiest manner . Bro . | ohn Tidmarsh ,

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P . M . 2163 , P . G . Stwd . Middx ., while as yet W . M ., was supported by Bros . Brereton , I . P . M . ; Jeffery , P . M . 452 ; Pile , P . M . 1 S 92 ; Millier , P . M . 173 ; Clemow , P . M . 2262 ; Wilkinson , P . M . 1420 ; Saunders , W . M . 144 ; Macan , W . M . 444 ; White , W . M . 903 ; Cocks , S . W . 2163 ; Andrews , J . W . 2422 ; Carrick , S . D . 117 S ; Neville , S . D . I / C 7 ; King , 2029 ; Longhurst , 16 S 6 ; Jones , 22 S ; Wilson 2422 ; Tate 201 ; Pearce , 227 S ; Bennett , 211 ;

, , Hall , 2033 ; by the officers and brethren of the lodge , and by a list of Past Masters , who under the banner of St . Mark have worthily upheld the best traditions of Masonry . The VV . M . elect having been regularly installed , appointed and invested his officers . Bros , the Rev . J . H . Smith , B . A ., P . M . 279 and 1920 , P . P . G . C . Leicester and Rutland , and J . O'Connell , P . M . 1 S 51 , P . P . G . O . Surrey , delivered the addresses , and , it is needless to say , the closing scenes of

Bro . Lye ' s installation were marked by that deep stillness with which the addresses deserve to be heard , and by that real and impressive dignity which is known to be the attribute of Grand Lodge . No further business offering , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The menu was excellent , the tables attractive , and the service prompt . The toasts were to the point , the responses being brief and

sometimes witty ; the songs favourites , the glees admirable , . the quartette admirable , and Bro . Brereton a novelty . The I . P . M ., Bro . J . Tidmarsh , P . M . 2163 , P . G . Stwd . Middlesex , in proposing the toast of " The W . M ., " reminded the brethren of the great interest taken by Bro . Lye in the fourjding of the lodge , and of the zeal he had shown in the various offices which he had been called on to fill from that time to the present , when , by the unanimous

desire of the lodge , the highest honour which it had in its power to bestow was conferred on him . In all these offices , and especially as Secretary of the lodge , he had carried out his duties in a very thorough able and conscientious manner . He entertained no doubt that the newly-installed W . M . would maintain and hand on to his successor unsullied the high reputation the lodge had gained . The VV . M ., having returned thanks for the kind way in

which the toast had ueen prop > sed and received , proposed in eulogistic terms "The Health of the l . P . M . and Installing Master . " No brother , he slid , had the interests of that lodge more at heart than Bro . Tidmarsh . The lodge was indebted to him for the printed copies of the opening and closing odes and the music to accompany them which were reugularly used in the lodge . They were also much indebted to Bro . Tidmarsh for the excellent working of the ritual during the past year , a period to which every

brother would look back with feelings of keen appreciation and pleasure . The rendering of the installation ceremony that evening had been as near perfection as it was given mortals to attain . The VV . M . also referred to the fact that owing to the I . P . M . ' s efforts as Steward the sum of nearly £$ 0 had been sent up from the lodge to the Benevolent Institutions . It was gratifying to the lodge to know that the P . G . M . of Middlesex had recognised Bro . Tidmarsh ' s work and ability by conferring on him the office of P . G . Steward for that province .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge ( No . 2432 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , Holborn , W . C , on Thursday , the 27 th ultimo . Present : Bros . Bullock , VV . M . ; G . Ransford , S . W . ; G . Emblin , J . W . ; W . Klingenstein , Treas . ; A . F . Scholding , Sec ; D . Phillips , S . D . ; T . VV . Lightfoot , J . D . ; A . Pringle , l . P . M . ; S . Klingenstein , D . C . ; VV . H . Lowry , I . G . ; VV . F . Bates and W . J . Hunter , Stewards ; T . M .

Bell , C . H . J . Ransford , W . H . Oades , G . Salisbury , F . Rayner , VV . H . Stevens , R . F . Taylor , F . Whicher , R . Ambler , VV . T . Brailey , J . J . Woods , C . H . Peddell , S . Berkovitch , and H . Evenden , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . A . C . Ansbacher , P . M . 73 ; J . Thorn , P . M , 2331 ; C . Gammon , J . D . 704 ; T . Dunstan , S . W . 132 G ; J . Eaton , S 79 ; G . Long , 2369 ; G . H . Pizzy , 2374 ; G . W . Eve , 1 G 70 ; and G . Scriven , 4 gS .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Mr . S . Berkovitch was initiated , Bros . T . M . Bell and W . H . Oades were passed , and Bros . C . H . J . Ransford , G . Salisbury , and T . Rayner were raised . Bro . J . J . Woods was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . A pleasing incident of the meeting was the presentation by the W . M ., on behalf of the founders , of a silver-mounted apron , in a leather case ,

suitably inscribed , to the first initiate of the lodge , Bro . C . H . J . Ransford . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The VV . M ., proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " said he was pleased to welcome amongst them a brother of Russian nationality . The Craft knew no distinction of race ,

or difference of politics , and English Freemasons were always ready to hold out the right hand of fellowship to brethren from whatever part of the globe . The visitors , in reply , all more or less extolled the lodge , its working , and its hospitality . In proposing the toast of "The Initiate" the W . M . also coupled the name of the first one . Bro . C . Ransford said he was very pleased the W . M . had

given him the opportunity of expressing his thanks for the handsome apron and case they had given him that evening . He was very proud of his position as first initiate of such a splendid lodge as the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge was evidently becoming ; ; very gratified with this additional proof of their good will towards him , and should always

endeavour to deserve a continuance ot their good opinion . Bros . Gammon , Dunstan , Kift , and others contributed some capital songs , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . Bro , Lightfoot presented the lodge with a handsome banner .

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HAKNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Red Liun Hotel , on Friday , the 2 . Sth ult ., under the presidency of Bro . S . Tryon , Prov .

G . S . of VV ., VV . M . There was a capital muster , among those present being Bros . G . Blizard Abbott , S . W . ; F . Thompson , | . W . ; C . Gray , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . P . Euerby , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; W . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . H . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; F . C . Collingwood , S . D . ; R . VV . Oldfield ,

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J . D . ; F . Mason , acting I . G . ; Marshall , Steward ¦ Goddard , Tyler ; Cranston , Tibbatts , Poole , Billson ' Attree , Humby , G . Phillips , and others . Visitors : Bros ' Baddeley , Dr . Haskins , Gibson , and others . The minutes of the September meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Billson and Attreejwere passad to the Second Degree . A sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted from the

lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution to be placed on the list of Bro . Baxter , P . M ., who will rep ' resent the lodge as Steward at the next Anniversary Festival of that Charity ; and the rest of the business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to dinner , and enjoyed a pleasant evening , the short speeches being interspersed with songs and recitations by Bros . Poole , Collingwood , Baxter , and others .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , when Bro . E . Pearson Peterson , VV . M ., was supported by Bros . Sam . A . Autv l . P . M . ; John Niven , S . W ., W . M . elect ; John T . Last I . W . j C . H . Ellis , Treas . ; J . B . Fearnley , Sec . ; S . A * Bailey , P . M ., Chap . ; A . J . Boyle , S . D . ; J . Thornton ' .

as J . D . ; S . Robinson , I . G . ; R . Holmes , Tyler ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Geo . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P .-John Morton , S . of W . ; R . S . Hird and A . E . Harris , Stwds . ; C . Wood , John Harland , Richard Harland , and David Milner . Visitors : Bros . Joseph Matthewman , P . M . IOIQ , Prov . A . G . Sec . ; T . Mitcheson , P . M . 25 S ; Albert Swaine , Org . 3 S 7 ; T . E . Greenough , Sec . 1545 ; and

H . Steel , 1545 . The lodge having been opened , the Audit Committee ' s report on the Treasurer ' s accounts for the current year was presented and adjpted . Bro . Richard Harland was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., the working tools being explained to the candidate by Bro . Last , J . W ., and the charge given by Bro . Niven , S . W . After " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . A dinner afterwards took place .

BRIGHTON . Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 ) . —The annual instal-Iation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on the 6 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . H . Packham , who was supported by the following : Bros . W . Gill , I . P . M ., P . G . D . C ; A . J . Carpenter ; S . W . ; J . Flinn , J . W . ; H . W . Bedford , Treas . ; E . M . Ffennell , Sec ; T . Shrivel ) , D . of C ; H . Dyer , J . D . ; T . B .

Colbran and VV . Insell , Stwds . ; W . Stanton , Tyler ; T . Packham , P . M . ; A . Brazier , P . M . ; R . B . Higham , P . M . ; and a large number of members and visitors . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . A . J . Carpenter , as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being admirably performed b y Bro . VV . Gill , assisted by Bro . T . Packham . The W . M . appointed his officers , those present being duly invested with the insignia

of their respective offices , viz : Bros . J . Flinn , S . W . ; E . Mollyneux-Ffennell , J . W . ; H . VV . Bedford , Treas . ( reelected ); T . Shrivell , Sec ; H . Dyer , S . D . ; G . E . Barber , J . D . ; T . R . Colbran , D . of C . ; E . Garrett , I . G . ; VV . Norman Roe , Org . ; T . H . Tuxford , J . Oliver , VV . Insell , and E . Roffey , Stwds . ; and VV . Stanton , Tyler ( re-elected ) . Bro . A . J . Carpenter , W . M ., was re-elected Charities Steward , and " Bro . VV . Gill to serve on the Pavilion

Rooms Committee . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an elegant banquet under the presidency of the newly-elected VV . M ., Bro . A . J . Carpenter . The customary loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the W . M . proposed " The Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " to which the Provincial Grand Secretary

responded . The W . M . next proposed "The M . W . Provincial Grand Master , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , P . G . M . ; the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C ., M . P ., P . G . S . ; and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " He spoke in eulogistic terms of the great interest the Duke of Connaught took in all matters pertaining to Freemasonry ,

and especially in those relating to his own Province ol Sussex . The Duke , he said , had many calls upon his time , but upon every possible occasion he had visited Sussex , either to preside at Provincial Lodge meetings or to consecrate new lodges , and the brethren were hoping to see him shortly at the approaching Provincial Grand Lodge meeting . Sir W . T . Marriott , he continued , had ably carried out the duties of his office as Deoutv Provincial

Grand Master , and , in the absence of the Duke of Connaught , had worthily filled his place . He had the province thoroughly at heart , and he ( the VV . M . ) and the Burrell Lodge felt honoured in having him present that evening . Of the remaining Provincial Grand Officers he also spoke in praiseworthy terms , paying a special compliment to the Provincial Grand Secretary , who , he said , carried out his duties admirably .

The Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott , met with a hearty reception on rising to respond . Thanking the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast , he said the brethren of Sussex regarded the Duke of Connaught , the Provincial Grand Master , with Masonic affection , and he was sure they felt it a great honour to have one so closely connected with Royalty at their head . Though the Duke had multifarious

engagements , he was never forgetful ot his duties to Freemasonry in Sussex . On his return from India he had visited the province , and last year presided at the Provincial Grand Lodge . He had also promised to attend the Provincial Grand Ixidge at Brighton during the present month . Wit " regard to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , he did <> know him so well . A Greek philosopher had said " kn ° thyself" and a Scotch poet had written "O wad some

, power the giftie gie us , to see oorsels as ithers see us . " "J had been told that the Deputy Provincial Grand Master hua multifarious duties to perform , and that he was a " Jack ° j all trades , " but that , amidst all his professional and politics 1 engagements , he took a hearty interest in Sussex I ' ' masonry , and that what he did for the Province of Sussex

was a labour of love . Speaking for himself , he said it » a . given him great pleasure to visit the Burrell Lodge , aiw referring to the other Provincial Grand Officers , bore testimony to the excellent manner in which they carried out the duties under the able direction of their indefatigable 1 t 0 ' Grand Secretary .