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Treasurer ; Alfred Heald , S . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W ., Inseph Senior , S . D . ; W . D . Waddell , Secretary ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . of C , D . of C . ; J . H . J " ™^ nreanist ; Benjamin Williams , jun ., I . G . ; jonn Studel Murrav Thompson and Wm . Liyesey , Stewards ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; Wm . Rome , P . M . ; H . H . WaTburton , P . M . ; J . Mackie . P . M . ; Benj . W , l lams , McMillan
pM- 1 . Wildgoose , P . M . ; Matthew Owen , R . , lohn Bird Sumner , ] . K . Taylor , G . Russell , A . Miller S . Davies , J . H . Wolfensbergen , D . D . Macpherson , John Foster , G . R . Kershaw , W . D . Holbrook , John Campbell , W Cowell , A . Greenhalgh , Phillip Casper , J . Bennett , W . Hilton , and I . Clenmey . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Elderton , *•lohn Sutcliffe 204 ; Alfred Lowe , W . M . 1387 ; H . 1
,, , 3 ' •' ' . IT r > I DU ... Inhr . T „ , W Clausen , P . M . 1077 ; Henry Pool , P . M . 44 ; John Taylor , W . M . 1147 ; and R . R . Lisenden 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at five o ' clock , and the minutes of the •nvevious meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Alfred Hoffmann was afterwards initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . On the conclusion of the ceremony of initiation the lodge was called off , and the brethren adjourned to tea ,
of whic ' o some seventy partook . At 6 . 45 they re-assembled in the lodge room , and Mr . Bowden Bower Dakeyne was initialed into Freemasonry by Bro . Wm . Rome , P . M . Bro . G . B . Kershaw was next passed to the Second Degree , the W . M . performing the ceremony . Bro . John Foster was also passed to the Second Degree by Bro . E . Wildgoose , P . M . The third candidate for passing was
Bro . D . D . Macpherson , and Bro . IT . IT . Warburton performed the ceremony In this case . Respecting the working it will be sufficient to observe it was done in that usual precise and creditable manner for which the officers „ f this lodge are noted , and left nothing to be desired . A good evening ' s work having been thus got through , the and wishes
lodge was duly lowered , " Hearty good expressed by the visitors , the lodge closing in peace and harmony at 8 . 45 . At the social board the brethren were kept merry by the thoroughly appreciated vocal and instrument talent of Bro . J . H . Greenwood , and some excellent glee singing by Bros . Salmon , Heald , and Senior , a most enjoyable evening being brought to a close at 10 . 40 .
WOOLWICH . — Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The above prosperous lodge , which is fast becoming one of the largest and most influential in this district , both in the number of its members , popularity of its working , and hospitality , held its winter banquet on Wednesday , the 18 th ult ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Plumstead . The lodge meeting was held at the Masonic Hall ,
Williamstreet , and was opened by the W . M ., Bro . John Warren , at c . ? o precisely , for the purpose of transacting the following business , viz ., the balloting for of Messrs . W . Red . head and H . Hiscock , which proving unanimous , thos : gentlemen were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Birtlett , Day , and Ford were then passed to ihe Second Degree , and Bros .
Orpwootl and Lawson were taised to the Sublime Degree . The whole of the work was performed by the W . M . in a style reflecting lustre upon the grand working for which this lodge has been for so many years famous . At this time the lodge presented a most animated appearance , there being nearly a hundred of the brethren and visitors present , amongst whom were , besides the officers and a
brilliant array of Past Masters , Bros . T . Hutton , W . M . 13 ; H . Svcr , J . W . 13 ; Capt . Sweny and J . Black , S . W . and J . W " . 706 ; W . Floyd , W . M . 913 ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; W . Rees , 9135 Wrigglesworth , P . M . 975 ; D . Hanson , J . W . 829 ; J . Jacobs , 829 ; Viney , 107 6 ; and others . The lodge being closed , the brethren and visitors proceeded to Bro . Tucker's
comfortable hostelry , where a superb banquet awaited them , which havitig been discussed , and the cloth cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . and cordially responded to . Bro . Woodley , I . P . M ., then , in a deservedly eulogistic strain , proposed the toast of " The W . M . " He spoke with enthusiasm of the great strides the lodge had made under the rule of their esteemed W . M .,
and no one who had seen the working in the lodge during his year of office but must admit that he had fully redeemed the promise made by him at his installation , to follow in the footsteps of those Masters who had preceded him ; and he felt sure they would all agree with him that Bro . Warren would leave that chair at the end of his year of office with the esteem and admiration of every one of
the brethren , and without a shadow on the honour and bri ghtness with which he went into it . The toast was urunk with enthusiasm , and , in reply , Bro . Warren thanked them for the compliment paid him . When he first took possession of the chair , some six months ago , he felt that he had a most responsible duty to perform , and now that he had , so to speak , passed the
meridian of his year of office , he felt that he had honestly tried to do that duty . It was for them to decide whether he had done it to their satisfaction or not . The kind and cordial manner with which they always ¦ ece ' ued the toast of his health led him to think that they appreciated his efforts , and that was his greatest pleasure .
He should go on in the same path to the end , and would , with the help of the G . A . O . T . U ., leave it as prosperous a « d as unsullied as when he entered jt . " The Initiates " Were toasted , and they responded . Bros . Hutton , Keese , and Wrigglesworth responded for "The Visitors , " and a'tcr the " Past Masters " had been honoured , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable gathering .
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE . —Lodere of Sympath y ( No . 855 ) . —The regular meeting of Ibis lodge wis held on Tuesday , 24 th Febiuary , 1880 , at the Swan "ntel . Present : Bros . Frederick J . Blake , P . G . S . D . J ' . '* ., W . M . ; Arthur H . Turner , S . W . ; William Clifford , | . W . ; Frank Millman , Sec ; Absalom I « rctt , S . D . ; C . M . Penly , Pro J . D . ; E . J . Portlock , ! " > I . G . ; Window , Tyler ; C . M . Harris , l . P . M . ) L 'ew . Millman ; P . P . G . P . Glos ., P . M . Visitors : Bros . S .
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Partridge and E . G . Portlock . After the minutes were read and confirmed the notice convening Grand Lodge for the 3 rd March was read , also a circular letter from the Grand Secretary with reference to the wearing of the Charity jewel , which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . A circular letter wan also read from . Bro . Gwinnett , P . P . G . S . W . Glos ., requesting the cc-operation of the
W . M . and brethren in promoting the success of the testimonial to be presented to Bro . Trinder , who has now been P . G . S . for Glos . for nearly twenty-five years . A letter was read from the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . C . R . Davy , P . G . S ., excusing his absence . Ballots were then taken for Mr . John William Warland and Mr . John Hooper as candidates for initiation , which were declared
unanimously in their favour . Mr . Hooper was not present , but Mr . J . Helmsley Hunt , who was balloted for and elected at the last meeting , being present , with Mr . Warland , they were both initiated , the ceremony being performed most impressively by the W . M . ; and Bro . William Clifford , J . W ., afterwards delivered the Lecture 011 the Tracing Board in a very able and effective
maimer . The W . M . then informed the lodge that he had received a requisition from several members , asking that a lodge of instruction might be held in connection with this lodge , and as he considered it a very desirable thing , he moved that , in accordance with the requirements of the Book of Constitutions , the sanctum of the lodge be given to such lodge of instruction , to be
held once a fortnight . This being seconded by Bro . Clifford , J . W ., was unanimously agreed to . The W . M . then informed the lodge that the time was approaching when the lodge generally gave subscriptions to the Masonic Schools , and , having stated that in his opinion , anil he believed in that of many other brethren , it was not policy to give small subscriptions of less than five guineas , which
only secured annual votes , and inasmuch as the lodge could not always afford to subscribe for life votes , he would move at the next meeting that the Treasurer be instructed , instead of sending subscriptions direct to the Masonic Charities , to pay a subscription of two guineas every half year to the Masonic Charity Association of this lodge , with a view to such subscriptions accumulating ,
and purchasing perpetual instead of annual votes to the Masonic Charities . Bro . Turner , S . W ., then proposed another candidate for ballot and initiation at the next lodge . There being no further business before the lodge , the same was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to supper , where , with the usual Masonic toasts , the healths of the newly-initiated brethren were drunk , and
responded to by Bros . Hunt and Warland , and Bro . Frank Millman , Secretary , led the " Entered Apprentice ' s Song " in a very able manner . Numerous inquiries were made after the worthy Treasurer , Bro . Llew . White , P . P . G . S . W . Glos ., a rare absentee , who was not present , owing to ill health , and his absence was not only felt in the working of the lodge , but particularly at the supper table , where his cheery voice never fails to enliven those around him .
STOCKTON-ON-TEES . — Philanthropy Lodge ( No . 940 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , in Wellington-street , on the 26 th ult . Bro . J . F . Craggs , Mayor of Stockton , I . P . M ., officiated . There was a large attendance of brethren and members of neighbouring lodges . Amongst those present were the following P . M . ' s : Bros . A . C .
Knowles , John Hunton , A . S . Fowler , It . S . Hopper , T . Nelson , W . Nelson , B . Smith , W . J . Watson , John Trolter , J . Rose , T . Bradley , 940 ; and A . Iley , 509 ; J . P . Banning , W . M . ; T . Wilks , P . M . 1415 ; and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the Secretary , Bro . I . H . Hart , read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed , as also were the
statement of accounts , presented by Bro . J . Hunton , P . M . It was resolved to present the l . P . M . with an engrossed vote of thanks from the lodge for his services during the past year . The ballot was then taken on behalf of a person nominated , and proved successful . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with . The W . M . elect , Bro . John Watson Moses , S . W ., being presented by Bro . James
Rose , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . J . F . Craggs , I . P . M ., was with all due rite and ceremony inducted to the chair , followed by the usual proclamations and salutes . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Bros . J . Scarth , S . W . ; Spencer , J . W .-, Wm . Simpson , S . D . ; Robert Ashton , J . D . ; George Lazonby , I . G . ; John
Hunton , Treasurer ; A . S . Fowler , Director of Ceremonies ; I . H . Hart , Secretary ; W . A . Hodgson and Doherty , Stewards ; and J . Trenholm , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren assembled in the banqueting hall , where the annual festival was held , being well attended . The usual complimentary addresses and toasts were given and duly responded to .
WESTON - SUPER - MARE . — St . Kew Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd February , at the Carnarvon Hall , Royal York Hotel . Present : Bros . J . J . E . Wilmott , W . M . ; W . E . Perrett , S . W . ; G . Yates , J . M . ; Felix Thomas , Treas . ; Sidney Lewis , Sec ; J . Tytherleigh , pro tem . S . D . ; G . H . Penett , pro tem . J . D . ; F . W . S . Wickstecd ,
I . G .-, Walter Cousins , Tyler ; E . S . Blundell , P . M . ; S . Jones , P . M . ; B . Cox , P . M . ; W . H . Davies , P . M . ; W . A . Scott , P . M . ; J . James , P . M . ; S . E . Baker , M . B . Dunn , A . Wickenden , J . Shorney , W . H . Wooler , S . Mills , A . Howell . The business was to consider the advisability of building a new Masonic Hall . Plans were submitted hy Bro . W . H . Wooler of a very handsome building on a
suitable and elig ible site in the Boulevards , the estimated cost of which was £ 1600 , exclusive of the ground . After considerable discussion it was decided iicm . con . that the scheme should , if possible , be carried out , and a committee was appointed to advise what steps should be taken , and to report to the lodge . In accordance with the resolution passed at the lodge of emergency , a meeting of the Com-
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mittee was held on Monday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the York Hotel , when it was unanimously resolved to form a company with the title of " The Weston-super-Mare Masonic Hall Company , Limited . " The following brethren were appointed provisional directors : —Bros . J . J . E . Willmott , W . M . 1222 ; W . M . Forty , P . M . ; J . Matthews , Felix Thomas , F . W . S . Wicksteed ; Bro . Sidney Lewis , P . M ., was requested to act as Secretary , pro tem .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge ( one of the most prosperous and well worked in the province ) was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday , the 23 rd ult . The lodge was opened at six p . m . Among those present we noticed Bros . T . Foulkes , W . M . ; T . H . Bradshaw , l . P . M . ; J . W . Burgess , P . M ., Trcas . ; F . Knight , P . M . ; Crosby
Leyton , P . W . j R . B . Burgess , S . W . ; R . Robertson , J . W . ; John Holme , S . D . ; P . M . Campbell , J . D . ; John Hodgson , Organist ; M . Williamson , Tyler ; P . Dickinson , J . Corlett , E . Jones , P . Botherill , G . Alexander , H . Bradock , Samuel Gordon , H . Mallinson , William Johnson , ! ' . P . Chapman , P . Upton , M . Brown , J . H . Erwin , S . Hill , and others . Visitors : James Taylor , 203 ;
William Spencer , 823 ; A . Samuels , 249 ; William Gray , 1264 ; John C . Robinson , P . M ., 249 ; and others . After the minutes of the previous lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . T . W . Faith wait , W . H . Faitbwait , Henry Haycroft , and Charles Slater . They , having been duly elected , were impressively inducted into Craft mysteries hy the W . M . The
working tools . vcrc explained by the J . W ., and the Ancient Charge delivered by the S . W . The lodge was then opened up in the Second Degree , and Bros . Jones and Alexander , being desirous of going forward , and they having given proof of their efficiency as F . C ' s , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the candidates , being re-admitted , were duly raised to the
Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree . A letter having been read from the P . G . S ., asking the brethren to appoint a brother to act as Steward at the ensuing festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , it was proposed and resolved that Bro . J . W . Burgess , P . M ., Treas ., be appointed , and that the sum of £ 10 10 s . be placed upon
his list . The Secretary announced the receipt of a copy of the Freemason , and called the brethren ' s attention to the report of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , at which festival their P . M ., Bro . Burgess , acted as Steward . After the sum of 21 s . having been voted towards a fund to relieve a distressed Scotch Mason , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a
banquet . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere proposed . The charity box was passed round , and the snm of £ 1 5 s . lod . collected towards the above fund . Between the toasts Bros . Spencer , E . H . Jones , Bottercll , and Foulkes contributed to the entertainment of the brethren by singing some excellent songs . The brethren separated at an early hour , having spent a most enjoyable evening .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This provincial lodge mustered in good strength at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 19 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Jessett , W . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . W . ; T . C . Walls . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . Mark Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . and Secretary ; Moody , I . G . ;
Wheeler , D . C ; Knowles , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . Middx ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Costelow , J . W . 780 ; Piller , J . W . 1793 ; H . Jones , 1326 ; A . J . Neave , S . D . 1638 ; Bowers , 1638 ; Smith , 16 5 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . W . Ockenden , S . W ., at the request of the W . M ., gave the lecture on the first tracing board . It is only
just to this young Mason to state that the lecture was delivered with a clearness of enunciation and an attention to the rudiments of elocution that many an older student of the Masonic rituals might imitate with advantage . At the conclusion of the lecture a vote of thanks to Bro . Ockenden was given with acclamation , and ordered to be eniered on the minutes . Previously to the lodge being
closed a vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . J . W . Day , W . S ., who expired , after a very short illness , on the nth ult ., and who was interred on the Saturday following in the churchyard of St . James ' s , New Hampton . After the brethren and their visitors had partaken of a very excellent collation the W . M . gave , in very brief but pertinent terms , the preliminary Royal and
Craft toasts . Bro . W . Hammond , P . P . G . P ., responded upon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and then gave in very felicitous terms " The Health of the W . M . " This pledge having been warmly received by the brethren , Bro . Jessett duly and most modestly acknowledged the compliment . " The Visitors" followed , and in response Bros . Costelow , Piller , Neave , Jones , Bowers , and Smith
expiessed their thanks to the W . M . for the very hospitable manner in which they had been received . They also each alluded to the lecture they had heard that evening , and the great gratification that that interesting and instructive recital had afforded them . "The Health of the Officers " came next in order , and this toast was acknowledged upon behalf of himself and colleagues by the S . W .
' The Masonic Charities " followed . In proposingthis toas the W . M . dwelt at length upon the excellences of those benevolent institutions , and the great necessity there was that the brethren should continue to support them as tar as their circumstances would allow . This pledge having been coupled with the name of Bro . Hopwood , a L . G . of
each Charity , that brother made a fitting response . The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his duty , the proceedings terminated . In the intervals of the toasts Bros . Knowles , Jessett , Piller , Hammond , and others entertained the brethren with some good vocalisation . ( Continued on page in . )
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Treasurer ; Alfred Heald , S . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W ., Inseph Senior , S . D . ; W . D . Waddell , Secretary ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . of C , D . of C . ; J . H . J " ™^ nreanist ; Benjamin Williams , jun ., I . G . ; jonn Studel Murrav Thompson and Wm . Liyesey , Stewards ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; Wm . Rome , P . M . ; H . H . WaTburton , P . M . ; J . Mackie . P . M . ; Benj . W , l lams , McMillan
pM- 1 . Wildgoose , P . M . ; Matthew Owen , R . , lohn Bird Sumner , ] . K . Taylor , G . Russell , A . Miller S . Davies , J . H . Wolfensbergen , D . D . Macpherson , John Foster , G . R . Kershaw , W . D . Holbrook , John Campbell , W Cowell , A . Greenhalgh , Phillip Casper , J . Bennett , W . Hilton , and I . Clenmey . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Elderton , *•lohn Sutcliffe 204 ; Alfred Lowe , W . M . 1387 ; H . 1
,, , 3 ' •' ' . IT r > I DU ... Inhr . T „ , W Clausen , P . M . 1077 ; Henry Pool , P . M . 44 ; John Taylor , W . M . 1147 ; and R . R . Lisenden 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at five o ' clock , and the minutes of the •nvevious meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Alfred Hoffmann was afterwards initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . On the conclusion of the ceremony of initiation the lodge was called off , and the brethren adjourned to tea ,
of whic ' o some seventy partook . At 6 . 45 they re-assembled in the lodge room , and Mr . Bowden Bower Dakeyne was initialed into Freemasonry by Bro . Wm . Rome , P . M . Bro . G . B . Kershaw was next passed to the Second Degree , the W . M . performing the ceremony . Bro . John Foster was also passed to the Second Degree by Bro . E . Wildgoose , P . M . The third candidate for passing was
Bro . D . D . Macpherson , and Bro . IT . IT . Warburton performed the ceremony In this case . Respecting the working it will be sufficient to observe it was done in that usual precise and creditable manner for which the officers „ f this lodge are noted , and left nothing to be desired . A good evening ' s work having been thus got through , the and wishes
lodge was duly lowered , " Hearty good expressed by the visitors , the lodge closing in peace and harmony at 8 . 45 . At the social board the brethren were kept merry by the thoroughly appreciated vocal and instrument talent of Bro . J . H . Greenwood , and some excellent glee singing by Bros . Salmon , Heald , and Senior , a most enjoyable evening being brought to a close at 10 . 40 .
WOOLWICH . — Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The above prosperous lodge , which is fast becoming one of the largest and most influential in this district , both in the number of its members , popularity of its working , and hospitality , held its winter banquet on Wednesday , the 18 th ult ., at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Plumstead . The lodge meeting was held at the Masonic Hall ,
Williamstreet , and was opened by the W . M ., Bro . John Warren , at c . ? o precisely , for the purpose of transacting the following business , viz ., the balloting for of Messrs . W . Red . head and H . Hiscock , which proving unanimous , thos : gentlemen were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Birtlett , Day , and Ford were then passed to ihe Second Degree , and Bros .
Orpwootl and Lawson were taised to the Sublime Degree . The whole of the work was performed by the W . M . in a style reflecting lustre upon the grand working for which this lodge has been for so many years famous . At this time the lodge presented a most animated appearance , there being nearly a hundred of the brethren and visitors present , amongst whom were , besides the officers and a
brilliant array of Past Masters , Bros . T . Hutton , W . M . 13 ; H . Svcr , J . W . 13 ; Capt . Sweny and J . Black , S . W . and J . W " . 706 ; W . Floyd , W . M . 913 ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; W . Rees , 9135 Wrigglesworth , P . M . 975 ; D . Hanson , J . W . 829 ; J . Jacobs , 829 ; Viney , 107 6 ; and others . The lodge being closed , the brethren and visitors proceeded to Bro . Tucker's
comfortable hostelry , where a superb banquet awaited them , which havitig been discussed , and the cloth cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . and cordially responded to . Bro . Woodley , I . P . M ., then , in a deservedly eulogistic strain , proposed the toast of " The W . M . " He spoke with enthusiasm of the great strides the lodge had made under the rule of their esteemed W . M .,
and no one who had seen the working in the lodge during his year of office but must admit that he had fully redeemed the promise made by him at his installation , to follow in the footsteps of those Masters who had preceded him ; and he felt sure they would all agree with him that Bro . Warren would leave that chair at the end of his year of office with the esteem and admiration of every one of
the brethren , and without a shadow on the honour and bri ghtness with which he went into it . The toast was urunk with enthusiasm , and , in reply , Bro . Warren thanked them for the compliment paid him . When he first took possession of the chair , some six months ago , he felt that he had a most responsible duty to perform , and now that he had , so to speak , passed the
meridian of his year of office , he felt that he had honestly tried to do that duty . It was for them to decide whether he had done it to their satisfaction or not . The kind and cordial manner with which they always ¦ ece ' ued the toast of his health led him to think that they appreciated his efforts , and that was his greatest pleasure .
He should go on in the same path to the end , and would , with the help of the G . A . O . T . U ., leave it as prosperous a « d as unsullied as when he entered jt . " The Initiates " Were toasted , and they responded . Bros . Hutton , Keese , and Wrigglesworth responded for "The Visitors , " and a'tcr the " Past Masters " had been honoured , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable gathering .
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE . —Lodere of Sympath y ( No . 855 ) . —The regular meeting of Ibis lodge wis held on Tuesday , 24 th Febiuary , 1880 , at the Swan "ntel . Present : Bros . Frederick J . Blake , P . G . S . D . J ' . '* ., W . M . ; Arthur H . Turner , S . W . ; William Clifford , | . W . ; Frank Millman , Sec ; Absalom I « rctt , S . D . ; C . M . Penly , Pro J . D . ; E . J . Portlock , ! " > I . G . ; Window , Tyler ; C . M . Harris , l . P . M . ) L 'ew . Millman ; P . P . G . P . Glos ., P . M . Visitors : Bros . S .
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Partridge and E . G . Portlock . After the minutes were read and confirmed the notice convening Grand Lodge for the 3 rd March was read , also a circular letter from the Grand Secretary with reference to the wearing of the Charity jewel , which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . A circular letter wan also read from . Bro . Gwinnett , P . P . G . S . W . Glos ., requesting the cc-operation of the
W . M . and brethren in promoting the success of the testimonial to be presented to Bro . Trinder , who has now been P . G . S . for Glos . for nearly twenty-five years . A letter was read from the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . C . R . Davy , P . G . S ., excusing his absence . Ballots were then taken for Mr . John William Warland and Mr . John Hooper as candidates for initiation , which were declared
unanimously in their favour . Mr . Hooper was not present , but Mr . J . Helmsley Hunt , who was balloted for and elected at the last meeting , being present , with Mr . Warland , they were both initiated , the ceremony being performed most impressively by the W . M . ; and Bro . William Clifford , J . W ., afterwards delivered the Lecture 011 the Tracing Board in a very able and effective
maimer . The W . M . then informed the lodge that he had received a requisition from several members , asking that a lodge of instruction might be held in connection with this lodge , and as he considered it a very desirable thing , he moved that , in accordance with the requirements of the Book of Constitutions , the sanctum of the lodge be given to such lodge of instruction , to be
held once a fortnight . This being seconded by Bro . Clifford , J . W ., was unanimously agreed to . The W . M . then informed the lodge that the time was approaching when the lodge generally gave subscriptions to the Masonic Schools , and , having stated that in his opinion , anil he believed in that of many other brethren , it was not policy to give small subscriptions of less than five guineas , which
only secured annual votes , and inasmuch as the lodge could not always afford to subscribe for life votes , he would move at the next meeting that the Treasurer be instructed , instead of sending subscriptions direct to the Masonic Charities , to pay a subscription of two guineas every half year to the Masonic Charity Association of this lodge , with a view to such subscriptions accumulating ,
and purchasing perpetual instead of annual votes to the Masonic Charities . Bro . Turner , S . W ., then proposed another candidate for ballot and initiation at the next lodge . There being no further business before the lodge , the same was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to supper , where , with the usual Masonic toasts , the healths of the newly-initiated brethren were drunk , and
responded to by Bros . Hunt and Warland , and Bro . Frank Millman , Secretary , led the " Entered Apprentice ' s Song " in a very able manner . Numerous inquiries were made after the worthy Treasurer , Bro . Llew . White , P . P . G . S . W . Glos ., a rare absentee , who was not present , owing to ill health , and his absence was not only felt in the working of the lodge , but particularly at the supper table , where his cheery voice never fails to enliven those around him .
STOCKTON-ON-TEES . — Philanthropy Lodge ( No . 940 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , in Wellington-street , on the 26 th ult . Bro . J . F . Craggs , Mayor of Stockton , I . P . M ., officiated . There was a large attendance of brethren and members of neighbouring lodges . Amongst those present were the following P . M . ' s : Bros . A . C .
Knowles , John Hunton , A . S . Fowler , It . S . Hopper , T . Nelson , W . Nelson , B . Smith , W . J . Watson , John Trolter , J . Rose , T . Bradley , 940 ; and A . Iley , 509 ; J . P . Banning , W . M . ; T . Wilks , P . M . 1415 ; and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the Secretary , Bro . I . H . Hart , read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed , as also were the
statement of accounts , presented by Bro . J . Hunton , P . M . It was resolved to present the l . P . M . with an engrossed vote of thanks from the lodge for his services during the past year . The ballot was then taken on behalf of a person nominated , and proved successful . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with . The W . M . elect , Bro . John Watson Moses , S . W ., being presented by Bro . James
Rose , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . J . F . Craggs , I . P . M ., was with all due rite and ceremony inducted to the chair , followed by the usual proclamations and salutes . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Bros . J . Scarth , S . W . ; Spencer , J . W .-, Wm . Simpson , S . D . ; Robert Ashton , J . D . ; George Lazonby , I . G . ; John
Hunton , Treasurer ; A . S . Fowler , Director of Ceremonies ; I . H . Hart , Secretary ; W . A . Hodgson and Doherty , Stewards ; and J . Trenholm , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren assembled in the banqueting hall , where the annual festival was held , being well attended . The usual complimentary addresses and toasts were given and duly responded to .
WESTON - SUPER - MARE . — St . Kew Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd February , at the Carnarvon Hall , Royal York Hotel . Present : Bros . J . J . E . Wilmott , W . M . ; W . E . Perrett , S . W . ; G . Yates , J . M . ; Felix Thomas , Treas . ; Sidney Lewis , Sec ; J . Tytherleigh , pro tem . S . D . ; G . H . Penett , pro tem . J . D . ; F . W . S . Wickstecd ,
I . G .-, Walter Cousins , Tyler ; E . S . Blundell , P . M . ; S . Jones , P . M . ; B . Cox , P . M . ; W . H . Davies , P . M . ; W . A . Scott , P . M . ; J . James , P . M . ; S . E . Baker , M . B . Dunn , A . Wickenden , J . Shorney , W . H . Wooler , S . Mills , A . Howell . The business was to consider the advisability of building a new Masonic Hall . Plans were submitted hy Bro . W . H . Wooler of a very handsome building on a
suitable and elig ible site in the Boulevards , the estimated cost of which was £ 1600 , exclusive of the ground . After considerable discussion it was decided iicm . con . that the scheme should , if possible , be carried out , and a committee was appointed to advise what steps should be taken , and to report to the lodge . In accordance with the resolution passed at the lodge of emergency , a meeting of the Com-
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mittee was held on Monday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the York Hotel , when it was unanimously resolved to form a company with the title of " The Weston-super-Mare Masonic Hall Company , Limited . " The following brethren were appointed provisional directors : —Bros . J . J . E . Willmott , W . M . 1222 ; W . M . Forty , P . M . ; J . Matthews , Felix Thomas , F . W . S . Wicksteed ; Bro . Sidney Lewis , P . M ., was requested to act as Secretary , pro tem .
LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge ( one of the most prosperous and well worked in the province ) was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday , the 23 rd ult . The lodge was opened at six p . m . Among those present we noticed Bros . T . Foulkes , W . M . ; T . H . Bradshaw , l . P . M . ; J . W . Burgess , P . M ., Trcas . ; F . Knight , P . M . ; Crosby
Leyton , P . W . j R . B . Burgess , S . W . ; R . Robertson , J . W . ; John Holme , S . D . ; P . M . Campbell , J . D . ; John Hodgson , Organist ; M . Williamson , Tyler ; P . Dickinson , J . Corlett , E . Jones , P . Botherill , G . Alexander , H . Bradock , Samuel Gordon , H . Mallinson , William Johnson , ! ' . P . Chapman , P . Upton , M . Brown , J . H . Erwin , S . Hill , and others . Visitors : James Taylor , 203 ;
William Spencer , 823 ; A . Samuels , 249 ; William Gray , 1264 ; John C . Robinson , P . M ., 249 ; and others . After the minutes of the previous lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . T . W . Faith wait , W . H . Faitbwait , Henry Haycroft , and Charles Slater . They , having been duly elected , were impressively inducted into Craft mysteries hy the W . M . The
working tools . vcrc explained by the J . W ., and the Ancient Charge delivered by the S . W . The lodge was then opened up in the Second Degree , and Bros . Jones and Alexander , being desirous of going forward , and they having given proof of their efficiency as F . C ' s , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the candidates , being re-admitted , were duly raised to the
Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree . A letter having been read from the P . G . S ., asking the brethren to appoint a brother to act as Steward at the ensuing festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , it was proposed and resolved that Bro . J . W . Burgess , P . M ., Treas ., be appointed , and that the sum of £ 10 10 s . be placed upon
his list . The Secretary announced the receipt of a copy of the Freemason , and called the brethren ' s attention to the report of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , at which festival their P . M ., Bro . Burgess , acted as Steward . After the sum of 21 s . having been voted towards a fund to relieve a distressed Scotch Mason , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a
banquet . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere proposed . The charity box was passed round , and the snm of £ 1 5 s . lod . collected towards the above fund . Between the toasts Bros . Spencer , E . H . Jones , Bottercll , and Foulkes contributed to the entertainment of the brethren by singing some excellent songs . The brethren separated at an early hour , having spent a most enjoyable evening .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This provincial lodge mustered in good strength at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 19 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Jessett , W . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , S . W . ; T . C . Walls . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . Mark Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . and Secretary ; Moody , I . G . ;
Wheeler , D . C ; Knowles , A . W . S . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . Middx ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Costelow , J . W . 780 ; Piller , J . W . 1793 ; H . Jones , 1326 ; A . J . Neave , S . D . 1638 ; Bowers , 1638 ; Smith , 16 5 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . W . Ockenden , S . W ., at the request of the W . M ., gave the lecture on the first tracing board . It is only
just to this young Mason to state that the lecture was delivered with a clearness of enunciation and an attention to the rudiments of elocution that many an older student of the Masonic rituals might imitate with advantage . At the conclusion of the lecture a vote of thanks to Bro . Ockenden was given with acclamation , and ordered to be eniered on the minutes . Previously to the lodge being
closed a vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . J . W . Day , W . S ., who expired , after a very short illness , on the nth ult ., and who was interred on the Saturday following in the churchyard of St . James ' s , New Hampton . After the brethren and their visitors had partaken of a very excellent collation the W . M . gave , in very brief but pertinent terms , the preliminary Royal and
Craft toasts . Bro . W . Hammond , P . P . G . P ., responded upon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and then gave in very felicitous terms " The Health of the W . M . " This pledge having been warmly received by the brethren , Bro . Jessett duly and most modestly acknowledged the compliment . " The Visitors" followed , and in response Bros . Costelow , Piller , Neave , Jones , Bowers , and Smith
expiessed their thanks to the W . M . for the very hospitable manner in which they had been received . They also each alluded to the lecture they had heard that evening , and the great gratification that that interesting and instructive recital had afforded them . "The Health of the Officers " came next in order , and this toast was acknowledged upon behalf of himself and colleagues by the S . W .
' The Masonic Charities " followed . In proposingthis toas the W . M . dwelt at length upon the excellences of those benevolent institutions , and the great necessity there was that the brethren should continue to support them as tar as their circumstances would allow . This pledge having been coupled with the name of Bro . Hopwood , a L . G . of
each Charity , that brother made a fitting response . The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his duty , the proceedings terminated . In the intervals of the toasts Bros . Knowles , Jessett , Piller , Hammond , and others entertained the brethren with some good vocalisation . ( Continued on page in . )