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others not unknown to literature and the sciences . The installation banquet , which look place on Tuesday , January 2 ( ith , was of the most interesting character , Hie incoming W . M . being the brother of the retiring one , viz ., Bros . R . II . and Jonathan Pearson , of Notting-hill . The lodge was honoured by the following distinguished list of visitors : — Bros . Robert Scott , District Grand Master of
Trinidad ; William Kuhe , W . M . and Grand Organist ; Donald De-war , W . M . elect 1413 ; Rev . A . II . Cuniniings , P . M . 318 , 331 , and 420 ; Rev . C . Darby Read , 114 ( Ipswich ); Jno . Jordan , P . M . 4 ( Somerset House ) . Bros . Mitchell and Griest ( 481 ) , who travelled from Newcastle on Tyne expressly to be present , and three and twenty other visitors . After passing an E . A . to the F . C . ' s degree , the
Installing Master , Bro . Marsh ( Henry Marslon ) , took his seat in lhc east , his Senior and Junior Wardens being Bros . G . J . Palmer and William Sawyer . The high elocutionary powers of this thoroughly Shakcsperian tragedian rendered the usual and ample formula ol installation a high Masonic treat , ami it was rewardcil by loud expressions of satisfaction by all present . The installation fiver ,
the new W . M . appointed Bros . J . Tickle , S . W ., ami James Simpson , J . W . The brethren , numbering sixty , then adjourned to partake of a very sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Gay , the lessee of the quaint old " Gate . " During the evening a very splendid Past Master's jewel , with diamond and circle of pearls , was presented to Bro . R . II . Pearson , who had clone the work of the past year
thoroughly . Some excellent singing by Bros . Donald King and W . IT . Cuniniings , assisted by Bros . William Creswick , and a pianoforte solo by Bro . Heir Lehmeyer , added to the enjoyment of the evening . GIIEAT NOIITIIEIIN LODGE ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall . This being the
evening for installing the Worshipful Master , and there being three members to be raised to the sublime degreeone passing and three initiations—the lodge was called for the early hour of three , at which time most of the brethren were present . The minutes of the last meetingviz .: the raising of Bros . TinibeiTake , Balhard , Freshwater , and Owen ; the passing of Bros . Sadler , Bus / aril ,
and Tewkesbury ; and the initiating of Mr . Wm . I lawtin ; the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , for the ensuing year , and the election of two brethren to serve on the audit committee , having been read and confirmed , the W . M . ( Bro . Staton ) then proceeded to raise Bros . Sadler , Buszard , and Tewkesbury to the M . M . degree , afterwards raising Bro . Ilnwtin , and initiating Mr . Win . Jas Short ,
and Mr . C . C . G . Hitchcock , the third candidate , Mr . J . Jones , being absent through unavoidable circumstances . AH the brethren below the rank of W . M . then retired , and Bro . Staton then installed the W . M . elect ( Bro . Forbes ) to the chair of King Solomon . The brethren were admitted in flue course , and saluted their new Master , who
immediately proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year . The officers invested were as follows : —Bros . 1 ! . Bescoby , S . W . ; E . Lancaster , J . W . ; J . Ritchie , S . D . ; A . Christie , J . D . ; J . West , I . G . ; S . Webb , Treasurer ; P . G . Jupe , Secretary ; and Rowles , Tyler . As each officer was presented to the W . M ., he received some kindly advice as to the nature of the duties he was about to undertake .
I he balance-sheet , for the past year was then rend , and Bro . Webb hating explained that the balance then in hand was smaller than for the preceding year , by reason of their having been several accounts for 18 73 left unpaid , through no fault , however , of the officers , yet , actually speaking , the lodge was in a very favourable position , and had ever ) ' prospect of being more so . Bro . Robinson
then proposed thai the balance-sheet he bad just submitted should be accepted and entered upon the minutes . This having been seconded , was carried unanimously . The W . M . having risen for the first , second , and third time , it resulted in the proposition of Mr . J . N . Barnes as a candidate for the next meeting . The W . M . then closed the lodge in due form , and proceeded to the tavern , where
the visitors and brethren found dinner ready for them . This over and the cloth cleared , the W . M . gave " The Queen ami Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England ; " "The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and other Grand Lodge Officers , Past ami Present ; " coupling with it the name of P . M . Bro . T . Adams . All the above toasts haling been
received with the usual Great Northern "fire , " Bro . Adams then rose lo return thanks , which he did in his usual jocular style . "The Initiates" was then given , P . M . Bro . Webb singing the E . A . song . This toast having been responded to by both the candidates , " The Visitors" was nexl given , when P . M . and P . G . J . W . Bro . I-aiicnsler , of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hants , very
nicely showed the new-comers what a new life there was before them , and what the outward world thought of them all there assembled—ideas , he said , which were entirely wrong—and they , the initiates , would in due time find what he said was correct . Bros . Hook and llama ( both of Great City ) also returned thanks for themselves ami the other visiting brethren , the former warmly
eulogising the working of Bro . Staton , which was done in a truly masterly manner , and certainly could not have been done better by anyone . "The Past Masters " .. was then given , and , in giving this toast , the W . M . said it gave him very great pleasure lo be able to present to Bro . Staton the handsome jewel that had been unanimously voted by the brethren for the kindly manner shown to all , and the good working during his year of office . Pro .
Staton returned thanks , as did Past Masters Webb , Moody , and Reed . Bro . Staton , I . P . M ., then handled the gavel , and gave "The Health of the W . M . " This , it is almost unnecessary to say , was well received . The W . M , having briefly returned thanks , gave "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge . " Bros . Bescoby and Lancaster returned thanks , in a very appropriate manner , for themselves and other brother officers . The Tyler ' s toast
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brought this rather long but enjoyable evening to a close . Much of the pleasure of the evening was due to Bros . 1 look , Webb , Moody , Bescoby , Lancaster , Harper , Arnoll , and Owen . Besides the visitors mentioned above , there were Bros . A . Oldfield , Royal Union 382 ; A . Barnard , Belgravia 7 J . 9 ; | . Odger , Neptune 22 ; Jas . Norman , P . M . ; T . Kingston , S . W . Sfi 2 ; G . II . Fisher , St .
Marylebone 1305 ; Henry Lewis , P . M . Royal Albion 907 . IVY LODGE ( NO . 1441 ) . —This lodge held a regular meeting on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge Roatl . We have many times recorded with much p leasure the transactions of this infant lodge ( we may safely use the word , the lodge not being yet two years old ) , and at no previous meeting have we
been more struck with the perfect harmony and unity of feeling happily prevailing among the brethren of the Ivy Lodge . This meeting , being the one appointed for the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , no better test could be applied . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock by Bro . Chas . Smith , W . M ., ami the minutes of the former meeting were read and adopted . A brother ' s name appeared
on the summons as a candidate for the third degree , but lie being absent on the continent , the ceremony was not worked , tt ) the regret of several of the visitors , whom the fame of the Ivy Lotige had reached . Bro . J . R . Ashford was presented as a proper candidate for the privileges of the second degree , and , having undergone a satisfactory examination , received a test of merit and withdrew . The
lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Ashford was duly crafted . I laving been closed in the degree , the ballot was taken lor Mr . D . 11 . Ashford , a gentleman learned in the law , anil being unanimously elected , he was duly initiated in a most solemn and impressive manner , and the Masonic charge delivered to him , which is so often omitted in other lodges . The ordinary lodge business
having terminated , the brethren proceeded to election , the bye-laws f > r the lodge being first read . A general solicitude had been expressed that Bro . Smith should retain the chair for another year , which desire he firmly refused lo gratify , from feelings honourable to him in the highest degree . We are not in possession of the secrets of his mind , but we can imagine his governing idea to be this : " I have
enjoyed the honour of being founder and first Worshipful Master of the Ivy Lodge . I have fulfilled every duty devolving on that position . The lodge is in excellent working order , and financially prosperous . Why , then , should 1 retain the chair , and thus keep back worthy brethren from the reward of their legitimate ambition . " The unanimous choice of Ihe brethren then fell on Bro . George Mattock ,
S . W . Hro . Smith , the retiring W . M ., was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . T . Fox , P . M . 73 , Tyler . Bros . W . Ashwell , R . Giles , W . Doherty , and T . 11 . Cox , were appointed members of the Audit Committee , after which the laws of the Benevolent Fund were rend , and Bros . T . F . K . Smith , R . Forster , C . J . Ilenton , and G . Skegg , were elected Committee men , and the retiring
Master , the W . M . elect , and Bro . C . S . Jolly , W . M . 87 , Secretary , were elected as trustees to the fund . When the lodge was closed , refreshment followed labour , and the usual toasts succeeded in due order . An exceedingly happy evening was spent , and Bro . Smith , W . M ., in the course of one of his addresses , stated that his appeal te > his friends and brethren on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution , had been so cheerfully responded to , that the aggregate amount of subscriptions had reached the respectable amount of £ 57 10 s ., a sum which he was not without hopes of yet increasing before the day of finally accounting fir his Stewardship . I le begged leave to thank them most siiictre / y for their grttrrotis support . Bros . Win . . Sacgert , P . M . of the Wellington Lodge , No . 348 ; W . P . Drew , of
the Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 ; and J . Gnrnar , l . G . of the Hose of Denmark Lodge , No . 973 , severally , very highly complimented the W . M . for his masterly working , and expressed their indebtedness for the cordial reception and hospitality accorded them . The Tyler's toast at last closed this truly agreeable meeting . The installation of Bro . Matlock will take p lace on the third Tuesday in March .
Besides the Officers already named , there were present at this meeting , Bros . J . J . Cantle , J . W . ; J . Noke , P . M . 87 , acting P . M . ; E . Thurkle , Treasurer ; C . F . Poupard , S . D . ; L . Cornclisscn , J . D . ; and W . Ashwell , l . G . DURHAM—NniiMAN LODGE ( NO . 1334 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge and installation of W . M . took place on Wednesday , January 20 II 1 , in
the Masonic Hall , Bro . Donkin , W . M ., in the chair . The first business of the evening was the initiation of Mr . B , Folkanl , after which Bro . Donkin , the retiring W . M ., proceeded , in a very workmanlike manner , to instal Bro . Laifller , J . W ., and the W . M . eject , into the chair of K . S ., who invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Whitehead , S . W . ; Goodall , J . W . ; Sewell , Treasurer ; Salkehl , Secretary
Forster , SI ) . ; Ainsley , J . D . Ford , l . G . ; WcatheiTey and Robinson , Stewards ; Singlehurst , Tyler . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the banqueting hall to a . substantial supper . After the cloth was removed , the toasts were given and received as usual among . Masons . The harmony of the evening was enhanced by several songs by Bros . Walker , Mutton , Monks ,
VV ortlev , and Goodall . Bro . Hunter presided at tiie pianoforte . There were also present Bros . Brignall , CrooUsby , Maleolan , and Monks , provincial officers ; Bros . Blackelt , Worlley , Young , and Bulman , Past Masters ; Bro . Bailes , Past S . W . ; ' Bro . Thwaites , Past J . W . 1002 ; Bros , lliley and Folkard . After spending a most agreeable evening , the W . M . gave the parting toast , and the brethren parted in harmony , according to ancient
usage and the established custom of the Order . HAMPTON . —HUMMING LODGE ( NO . 1312 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st nit ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . The officers present were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M . 201 , W . M . 1 326 , P . P . G . S . of Middlesex , W . M . ; E . Ilopwood , P . M . 141 , S . W . ; S . Hill , P . M . 637 , P . Z ., J . W . ; J . Hurst , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , 1381 , 1303 ,
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acting J . D . ; T . Wheeler , l . G . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., Secrc . lary . The lodge was opened at ( i o ' clock in the cveniriir . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read arid confirmed , the W . M . proceeded lo pass Bros . Messenger Ockendcn , and Chilcott to the second degree . The cere , mony was excellently well carried out by the W . M . in all its impressive details . Bro . Phillips was to have been raised
but owing to the pressure of other lodge business , lie , at the request of the W . M ., kindly consented to forego his preferment until the February meeting . The bye-laws of the lodge , which had been carefully prepared by the com . miltce appointed for the purpose , were then submitted to the brethren in exlcnso by the Secretary , and after careful consideration and discussion , were formally approved , and
ordered to be forthwith printed . The S . W . kindly consented to stand as Steward to the Girls' School Festival , in Maynext , and the lodge passed a resolution lo support him , A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , subject lo the ballot being favourable , anil the W . M , proposed Bro . T . C . Walls , of 13 S 1 and 1303 , as a joining member , which was seconded by the S . W . The lodge
was then closed in ancient form . Bro . Wilson , P . M . Etonian , kindly officiated during the evening as l . P . M . The brethren then adjourned to banquet . The customary Royal and Craft toasts were given in rapid succession from the chair , in consequence of the lateness of the hour . The W . M . proposed "The Health of Ihe Visitors , " coupling with it the names of Bros . Wilson \ md Walls , anil in the
course of his speech thanked those brethren 111 very flattering terms for the assistance they had given him and the lodge generally that evening in the positions of l . P . M . ami J . D ., and he hoped at the next meeting to greet Bro . Walls as a member of the I lemming Lodge . Bro . Wilson briefly responded , and said it gave him great pleasure to have been present that evening to assisl in the excellent
working of the lodge , and that lie felt confident that it would , under the fostering care of the W . M ., and assisted by the exertions of the S . and J . W . 's , —who were very old and distinguished Masons—speedily increase and prosper . Bro . Wails , in reply , said that as he had had the pleasure , on the last occasion , of having his name associated with the toast of "The Visitors , " he could only reiterate what had
been said then in praise of the lodge , and the justlymerited encomiums passed to the W . M ., and therefore he should not occupy the time of the meeting hy again stating his opinion of the Hemming Lodge and its worthy officers , but would content himself by observing that he felt exceedingly proud at the remarks of the W . M ., which were couched in such flattering terms that he fell it quite
impossible to adequately reply . In conclusion , he stated that he was so impressed with the working and harmony which prevailed at the last meeting , that he came to the conclusion to join the lodge , subject to the approval of the brethren ; and he had to thank both the W . M . and S . W . for proposing ami seconding him . The J . W . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which was responded to with
great fire by the brethren , and acknowledged by Bro . Hammond . "The Health of the Secretary , " was proposed by the J . W ., who warmly expressed his own personal opinion of him , ami stated that the lodge was under great personal obligations to Bro . J . Hammond for the care displayed by him in the discharge of his duties , which
had been of a very arduous nature , 111 consequence of the recent formation of the lodge , and that the preparation ol the bye-laws , reports , and minutes , had principally emanated from that brother , which necessarily had entailed a great ileal of application and labour . In the Secretary ' s absence , his brother briefly responded for him . The Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings .
INSTRUCTION . UNION WATERLOO ( NO . 13 ) . —To meet a want long felt by the brethren of Woolwich ami Plunistead , several of them formed themselves into a committee for the purpose of forming a lotige of Instruction in which the beautiful ritual of the Craft should be taught and further explained by the working of the sections , as well as by the
rehearsal of the ceremonies of the Order . Accordingly , having obtained the permission of the W . M . of the Union Waterloo Lodge to re-open the Lodge of Instruction that was formerly held under bis warrant , and which hail been in abeyance for some years , they were fortunate enough to obtain the services of Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 147 and 1133 , as Preceptor , ami re-opened the Lodge of
Instruction , in December last , at the Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street , Woolwich . Since then , nearly 100 brethren have become members of the lodge , and it was unanimously resolved that the ceremonies of consecration and installation should be worked in the lodge in the month of January . Through the kind offices of the Preceptor , that accomplished instructor in our noble science ,
Bro . Jas . lerry , was prevailed upon to work those ceremonies on the 13 th January . Every preparation had been ; made by the committee to give eclat to the occasion , and , thanks to the kindness of some of the brethren , and the loan of a censer by Bro . Geo . Kenning , of Little Britain , the sacred elements were distributed with the same solemnity and from as valuable vessels as at the
ceremonial observed at a regular consecration , and the ser- . vices were conducted as decently and in order as by ll '*' officer appointed by the M . W . G . M . Bro . Jas . Ten ; occupied the chair , . supported by the Preceptor , Bros . C . ''• Dilley as P . M ., Davis as S . W ., Goddard as J . W ., Macdonald as D . C , and Sherwin as Organist , and over sixty Past Masters and brethren . With such a veteran as
Bio-Terry as Consecrating Officer , it is almost superfluous t " stale that the ceremonies were performed in a most pu ' - I feet manner . From the opening to the close , he so sue- eveded , by his earnest maimer , in rivetting the attention d the brethren to the ceremony , that , throughout , there wn * not the slightest interruption , either by that coughing '" ' restlessness , that is almost always to be found in a crowd 1 ' assembly . After the lodge had been duly consecrated a " '
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others not unknown to literature and the sciences . The installation banquet , which look place on Tuesday , January 2 ( ith , was of the most interesting character , Hie incoming W . M . being the brother of the retiring one , viz ., Bros . R . II . and Jonathan Pearson , of Notting-hill . The lodge was honoured by the following distinguished list of visitors : — Bros . Robert Scott , District Grand Master of
Trinidad ; William Kuhe , W . M . and Grand Organist ; Donald De-war , W . M . elect 1413 ; Rev . A . II . Cuniniings , P . M . 318 , 331 , and 420 ; Rev . C . Darby Read , 114 ( Ipswich ); Jno . Jordan , P . M . 4 ( Somerset House ) . Bros . Mitchell and Griest ( 481 ) , who travelled from Newcastle on Tyne expressly to be present , and three and twenty other visitors . After passing an E . A . to the F . C . ' s degree , the
Installing Master , Bro . Marsh ( Henry Marslon ) , took his seat in lhc east , his Senior and Junior Wardens being Bros . G . J . Palmer and William Sawyer . The high elocutionary powers of this thoroughly Shakcsperian tragedian rendered the usual and ample formula ol installation a high Masonic treat , ami it was rewardcil by loud expressions of satisfaction by all present . The installation fiver ,
the new W . M . appointed Bros . J . Tickle , S . W ., ami James Simpson , J . W . The brethren , numbering sixty , then adjourned to partake of a very sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Gay , the lessee of the quaint old " Gate . " During the evening a very splendid Past Master's jewel , with diamond and circle of pearls , was presented to Bro . R . II . Pearson , who had clone the work of the past year
thoroughly . Some excellent singing by Bros . Donald King and W . IT . Cuniniings , assisted by Bros . William Creswick , and a pianoforte solo by Bro . Heir Lehmeyer , added to the enjoyment of the evening . GIIEAT NOIITIIEIIN LODGE ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall . This being the
evening for installing the Worshipful Master , and there being three members to be raised to the sublime degreeone passing and three initiations—the lodge was called for the early hour of three , at which time most of the brethren were present . The minutes of the last meetingviz .: the raising of Bros . TinibeiTake , Balhard , Freshwater , and Owen ; the passing of Bros . Sadler , Bus / aril ,
and Tewkesbury ; and the initiating of Mr . Wm . I lawtin ; the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , for the ensuing year , and the election of two brethren to serve on the audit committee , having been read and confirmed , the W . M . ( Bro . Staton ) then proceeded to raise Bros . Sadler , Buszard , and Tewkesbury to the M . M . degree , afterwards raising Bro . Ilnwtin , and initiating Mr . Win . Jas Short ,
and Mr . C . C . G . Hitchcock , the third candidate , Mr . J . Jones , being absent through unavoidable circumstances . AH the brethren below the rank of W . M . then retired , and Bro . Staton then installed the W . M . elect ( Bro . Forbes ) to the chair of King Solomon . The brethren were admitted in flue course , and saluted their new Master , who
immediately proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year . The officers invested were as follows : —Bros . 1 ! . Bescoby , S . W . ; E . Lancaster , J . W . ; J . Ritchie , S . D . ; A . Christie , J . D . ; J . West , I . G . ; S . Webb , Treasurer ; P . G . Jupe , Secretary ; and Rowles , Tyler . As each officer was presented to the W . M ., he received some kindly advice as to the nature of the duties he was about to undertake .
I he balance-sheet , for the past year was then rend , and Bro . Webb hating explained that the balance then in hand was smaller than for the preceding year , by reason of their having been several accounts for 18 73 left unpaid , through no fault , however , of the officers , yet , actually speaking , the lodge was in a very favourable position , and had ever ) ' prospect of being more so . Bro . Robinson
then proposed thai the balance-sheet he bad just submitted should be accepted and entered upon the minutes . This having been seconded , was carried unanimously . The W . M . having risen for the first , second , and third time , it resulted in the proposition of Mr . J . N . Barnes as a candidate for the next meeting . The W . M . then closed the lodge in due form , and proceeded to the tavern , where
the visitors and brethren found dinner ready for them . This over and the cloth cleared , the W . M . gave " The Queen ami Craft , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England ; " "The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and other Grand Lodge Officers , Past ami Present ; " coupling with it the name of P . M . Bro . T . Adams . All the above toasts haling been
received with the usual Great Northern "fire , " Bro . Adams then rose lo return thanks , which he did in his usual jocular style . "The Initiates" was then given , P . M . Bro . Webb singing the E . A . song . This toast having been responded to by both the candidates , " The Visitors" was nexl given , when P . M . and P . G . J . W . Bro . I-aiicnsler , of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hants , very
nicely showed the new-comers what a new life there was before them , and what the outward world thought of them all there assembled—ideas , he said , which were entirely wrong—and they , the initiates , would in due time find what he said was correct . Bros . Hook and llama ( both of Great City ) also returned thanks for themselves ami the other visiting brethren , the former warmly
eulogising the working of Bro . Staton , which was done in a truly masterly manner , and certainly could not have been done better by anyone . "The Past Masters " .. was then given , and , in giving this toast , the W . M . said it gave him very great pleasure lo be able to present to Bro . Staton the handsome jewel that had been unanimously voted by the brethren for the kindly manner shown to all , and the good working during his year of office . Pro .
Staton returned thanks , as did Past Masters Webb , Moody , and Reed . Bro . Staton , I . P . M ., then handled the gavel , and gave "The Health of the W . M . " This , it is almost unnecessary to say , was well received . The W . M , having briefly returned thanks , gave "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge . " Bros . Bescoby and Lancaster returned thanks , in a very appropriate manner , for themselves and other brother officers . The Tyler ' s toast
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brought this rather long but enjoyable evening to a close . Much of the pleasure of the evening was due to Bros . 1 look , Webb , Moody , Bescoby , Lancaster , Harper , Arnoll , and Owen . Besides the visitors mentioned above , there were Bros . A . Oldfield , Royal Union 382 ; A . Barnard , Belgravia 7 J . 9 ; | . Odger , Neptune 22 ; Jas . Norman , P . M . ; T . Kingston , S . W . Sfi 2 ; G . II . Fisher , St .
Marylebone 1305 ; Henry Lewis , P . M . Royal Albion 907 . IVY LODGE ( NO . 1441 ) . —This lodge held a regular meeting on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge Roatl . We have many times recorded with much p leasure the transactions of this infant lodge ( we may safely use the word , the lodge not being yet two years old ) , and at no previous meeting have we
been more struck with the perfect harmony and unity of feeling happily prevailing among the brethren of the Ivy Lodge . This meeting , being the one appointed for the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , no better test could be applied . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock by Bro . Chas . Smith , W . M ., ami the minutes of the former meeting were read and adopted . A brother ' s name appeared
on the summons as a candidate for the third degree , but lie being absent on the continent , the ceremony was not worked , tt ) the regret of several of the visitors , whom the fame of the Ivy Lotige had reached . Bro . J . R . Ashford was presented as a proper candidate for the privileges of the second degree , and , having undergone a satisfactory examination , received a test of merit and withdrew . The
lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Ashford was duly crafted . I laving been closed in the degree , the ballot was taken lor Mr . D . 11 . Ashford , a gentleman learned in the law , anil being unanimously elected , he was duly initiated in a most solemn and impressive manner , and the Masonic charge delivered to him , which is so often omitted in other lodges . The ordinary lodge business
having terminated , the brethren proceeded to election , the bye-laws f > r the lodge being first read . A general solicitude had been expressed that Bro . Smith should retain the chair for another year , which desire he firmly refused lo gratify , from feelings honourable to him in the highest degree . We are not in possession of the secrets of his mind , but we can imagine his governing idea to be this : " I have
enjoyed the honour of being founder and first Worshipful Master of the Ivy Lodge . I have fulfilled every duty devolving on that position . The lodge is in excellent working order , and financially prosperous . Why , then , should 1 retain the chair , and thus keep back worthy brethren from the reward of their legitimate ambition . " The unanimous choice of Ihe brethren then fell on Bro . George Mattock ,
S . W . Hro . Smith , the retiring W . M ., was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . T . Fox , P . M . 73 , Tyler . Bros . W . Ashwell , R . Giles , W . Doherty , and T . 11 . Cox , were appointed members of the Audit Committee , after which the laws of the Benevolent Fund were rend , and Bros . T . F . K . Smith , R . Forster , C . J . Ilenton , and G . Skegg , were elected Committee men , and the retiring
Master , the W . M . elect , and Bro . C . S . Jolly , W . M . 87 , Secretary , were elected as trustees to the fund . When the lodge was closed , refreshment followed labour , and the usual toasts succeeded in due order . An exceedingly happy evening was spent , and Bro . Smith , W . M ., in the course of one of his addresses , stated that his appeal te > his friends and brethren on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution , had been so cheerfully responded to , that the aggregate amount of subscriptions had reached the respectable amount of £ 57 10 s ., a sum which he was not without hopes of yet increasing before the day of finally accounting fir his Stewardship . I le begged leave to thank them most siiictre / y for their grttrrotis support . Bros . Win . . Sacgert , P . M . of the Wellington Lodge , No . 348 ; W . P . Drew , of
the Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 ; and J . Gnrnar , l . G . of the Hose of Denmark Lodge , No . 973 , severally , very highly complimented the W . M . for his masterly working , and expressed their indebtedness for the cordial reception and hospitality accorded them . The Tyler's toast at last closed this truly agreeable meeting . The installation of Bro . Matlock will take p lace on the third Tuesday in March .
Besides the Officers already named , there were present at this meeting , Bros . J . J . Cantle , J . W . ; J . Noke , P . M . 87 , acting P . M . ; E . Thurkle , Treasurer ; C . F . Poupard , S . D . ; L . Cornclisscn , J . D . ; and W . Ashwell , l . G . DURHAM—NniiMAN LODGE ( NO . 1334 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge and installation of W . M . took place on Wednesday , January 20 II 1 , in
the Masonic Hall , Bro . Donkin , W . M ., in the chair . The first business of the evening was the initiation of Mr . B , Folkanl , after which Bro . Donkin , the retiring W . M ., proceeded , in a very workmanlike manner , to instal Bro . Laifller , J . W ., and the W . M . eject , into the chair of K . S ., who invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Whitehead , S . W . ; Goodall , J . W . ; Sewell , Treasurer ; Salkehl , Secretary
Forster , SI ) . ; Ainsley , J . D . Ford , l . G . ; WcatheiTey and Robinson , Stewards ; Singlehurst , Tyler . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the banqueting hall to a . substantial supper . After the cloth was removed , the toasts were given and received as usual among . Masons . The harmony of the evening was enhanced by several songs by Bros . Walker , Mutton , Monks ,
VV ortlev , and Goodall . Bro . Hunter presided at tiie pianoforte . There were also present Bros . Brignall , CrooUsby , Maleolan , and Monks , provincial officers ; Bros . Blackelt , Worlley , Young , and Bulman , Past Masters ; Bro . Bailes , Past S . W . ; ' Bro . Thwaites , Past J . W . 1002 ; Bros , lliley and Folkard . After spending a most agreeable evening , the W . M . gave the parting toast , and the brethren parted in harmony , according to ancient
usage and the established custom of the Order . HAMPTON . —HUMMING LODGE ( NO . 1312 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st nit ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . The officers present were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M . 201 , W . M . 1 326 , P . P . G . S . of Middlesex , W . M . ; E . Ilopwood , P . M . 141 , S . W . ; S . Hill , P . M . 637 , P . Z ., J . W . ; J . Hurst , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , 1381 , 1303 ,
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acting J . D . ; T . Wheeler , l . G . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., Secrc . lary . The lodge was opened at ( i o ' clock in the cveniriir . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read arid confirmed , the W . M . proceeded lo pass Bros . Messenger Ockendcn , and Chilcott to the second degree . The cere , mony was excellently well carried out by the W . M . in all its impressive details . Bro . Phillips was to have been raised
but owing to the pressure of other lodge business , lie , at the request of the W . M ., kindly consented to forego his preferment until the February meeting . The bye-laws of the lodge , which had been carefully prepared by the com . miltce appointed for the purpose , were then submitted to the brethren in exlcnso by the Secretary , and after careful consideration and discussion , were formally approved , and
ordered to be forthwith printed . The S . W . kindly consented to stand as Steward to the Girls' School Festival , in Maynext , and the lodge passed a resolution lo support him , A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , subject lo the ballot being favourable , anil the W . M , proposed Bro . T . C . Walls , of 13 S 1 and 1303 , as a joining member , which was seconded by the S . W . The lodge
was then closed in ancient form . Bro . Wilson , P . M . Etonian , kindly officiated during the evening as l . P . M . The brethren then adjourned to banquet . The customary Royal and Craft toasts were given in rapid succession from the chair , in consequence of the lateness of the hour . The W . M . proposed "The Health of Ihe Visitors , " coupling with it the names of Bros . Wilson \ md Walls , anil in the
course of his speech thanked those brethren 111 very flattering terms for the assistance they had given him and the lodge generally that evening in the positions of l . P . M . ami J . D ., and he hoped at the next meeting to greet Bro . Walls as a member of the I lemming Lodge . Bro . Wilson briefly responded , and said it gave him great pleasure to have been present that evening to assisl in the excellent
working of the lodge , and that lie felt confident that it would , under the fostering care of the W . M ., and assisted by the exertions of the S . and J . W . 's , —who were very old and distinguished Masons—speedily increase and prosper . Bro . Wails , in reply , said that as he had had the pleasure , on the last occasion , of having his name associated with the toast of "The Visitors , " he could only reiterate what had
been said then in praise of the lodge , and the justlymerited encomiums passed to the W . M ., and therefore he should not occupy the time of the meeting hy again stating his opinion of the Hemming Lodge and its worthy officers , but would content himself by observing that he felt exceedingly proud at the remarks of the W . M ., which were couched in such flattering terms that he fell it quite
impossible to adequately reply . In conclusion , he stated that he was so impressed with the working and harmony which prevailed at the last meeting , that he came to the conclusion to join the lodge , subject to the approval of the brethren ; and he had to thank both the W . M . and S . W . for proposing ami seconding him . The J . W . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which was responded to with
great fire by the brethren , and acknowledged by Bro . Hammond . "The Health of the Secretary , " was proposed by the J . W ., who warmly expressed his own personal opinion of him , ami stated that the lodge was under great personal obligations to Bro . J . Hammond for the care displayed by him in the discharge of his duties , which
had been of a very arduous nature , 111 consequence of the recent formation of the lodge , and that the preparation ol the bye-laws , reports , and minutes , had principally emanated from that brother , which necessarily had entailed a great ileal of application and labour . In the Secretary ' s absence , his brother briefly responded for him . The Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings .
INSTRUCTION . UNION WATERLOO ( NO . 13 ) . —To meet a want long felt by the brethren of Woolwich ami Plunistead , several of them formed themselves into a committee for the purpose of forming a lotige of Instruction in which the beautiful ritual of the Craft should be taught and further explained by the working of the sections , as well as by the
rehearsal of the ceremonies of the Order . Accordingly , having obtained the permission of the W . M . of the Union Waterloo Lodge to re-open the Lodge of Instruction that was formerly held under bis warrant , and which hail been in abeyance for some years , they were fortunate enough to obtain the services of Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 147 and 1133 , as Preceptor , ami re-opened the Lodge of
Instruction , in December last , at the Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street , Woolwich . Since then , nearly 100 brethren have become members of the lodge , and it was unanimously resolved that the ceremonies of consecration and installation should be worked in the lodge in the month of January . Through the kind offices of the Preceptor , that accomplished instructor in our noble science ,
Bro . Jas . lerry , was prevailed upon to work those ceremonies on the 13 th January . Every preparation had been ; made by the committee to give eclat to the occasion , and , thanks to the kindness of some of the brethren , and the loan of a censer by Bro . Geo . Kenning , of Little Britain , the sacred elements were distributed with the same solemnity and from as valuable vessels as at the
ceremonial observed at a regular consecration , and the ser- . vices were conducted as decently and in order as by ll '*' officer appointed by the M . W . G . M . Bro . Jas . Ten ; occupied the chair , . supported by the Preceptor , Bros . C . ''• Dilley as P . M ., Davis as S . W ., Goddard as J . W ., Macdonald as D . C , and Sherwin as Organist , and over sixty Past Masters and brethren . With such a veteran as
Bio-Terry as Consecrating Officer , it is almost superfluous t " stale that the ceremonies were performed in a most pu ' - I feet manner . From the opening to the close , he so sue- eveded , by his earnest maimer , in rivetting the attention d the brethren to the ceremony , that , throughout , there wn * not the slightest interruption , either by that coughing '" ' restlessness , that is almost always to be found in a crowd 1 ' assembly . After the lodge had been duly consecrated a " '