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had been proposed by the W . M . —his good friend whose advent to supreme power he congratulated him upon , as he also congratulated the ledge in having chosen for its leader one so able and accomplished—he was bound to say a few words . Perhaps he might more particularly be allowed to address himself to the two initiates , the speech of one of whom he had listened to as one of the most able

he had ever heard , and he congratulated the lodge in having admitted a brother who appeared to be imbued with a sense of the high importance of Freemasonry . He would tell them in few words that they had seen , in the happy gathering that evening , Freemasonry under the best auspices , that being Ihe installation meeting j but there was a darker side in the large amount of distress to provide

for . There was something like 1200 recip'ents of their bounty in the various Institutions to be provided for by them , and by them alone . Their Institutions boasted of a large amount of support . Excluding exceptional occasions , they could say they received from £ 50 , coo to £ 60 , 000 per annum . That was an enormous sum to be contributedby whom ? He did not hesitate to state by the small minority

of the Order . If all realtsed their obligation to do what lay in their power the Institutions would be much more largely supported than they were . At his corner of the table they had just been discussing the probable number of Masons under the Grand Lodge . They could probably take it as about 90 , 000 , and he called upon Bro . Terry to support him when he said he did not think they would find more

than from 10 , 000 . to 15 , 000 supporting the Institutions . What would be the amount if every brother did what he promised to do on the night of his initiation ? Hehopedthe initiates would become contributors to the distressed portion of the Order , and that they would become ornaments to the Craft , and from what they had heard of them there could be no doubt they could congratulate themselves on two such

additions . He was not present to advocate any one Institution , for he believed all the Institutions occupied a common platform in the estimation of Masons at large . Exceptional occasions arose , and support was given to one Institution more than another , as witness the Centenary of the Girls ' School . The Festival of the Benevolent Institution was celebrated with a large amount of success , though perhaps

not commensurate with the wishes and desires of the Secretary , who occupied a distinguished position in Ihe lodge , and who was always kind in advocating the claims of the other Institutions . The W . M . had referred to a cloud in speaking of the Boys' School . It was very rarely that he had the opportunity of differing from the W . M ., but he was one of those who thought that that Committee was

the greatest mistake ever made . Supposing , for argument sake , that the administration should be censured and the executive censured for certain measures , was there any justification why , on that account , their support should be withheld from the sons of Freemasons , who only looked to them for their education in early life ? If they withheld their support because the details of the administration were

not just as they wished , they must close , or curtail the School . They had 72 candidates , and only 17 could be elected . There was a great demand upon them by children for admission , and were the brethren going to shut up the bowels of their compassion because , for argument , say , £ 3 or £ 4 per head was spent more than was necessary ? For whom was the outlay but

for the boys of their Institution , and he could give them the result . Out of the 1 S 3 S sons of Freemasons educated —and they had now 26 3 in the Institution—a very large majority had been pre-eminently successful in after life . If there were any traditions in this lodge , he asked for a Steward to represent it . He was delighted to state that they had about 213 brethren who , in spite of the

difficulties , had undtitaken to go up , and but for this cloud it would have been increased by many more . He expected the report of the Committee on the 25 th April , and , whatever it might be , he believed the brethren would find no justification for withholding their sympathies . In response to Bro . Binckes' appeal , the VV . Master expressed his willingness to serve as Steward , and asked the ledge to support him .

Bro . Hogard said he was sure the members would agree to vcte five guineas from the Charity fund of the lodge to the list . "The Officers" having been given , The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . Under the direction of Bro . J . Kift , an excellent programme of music was executed . He was assisted by Bros . VV . Coward , Sidney Tower , Franklin Clive , and Chas . Townley . ¦ —

CORDWAINER WARD LODGE ( No . 2241 ) . —A successful meeting of this Iodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on the 20 th ult ., when Bro . Frank Tayler , G . C , presided , and ably worked all Three Degrees . Bio . Alderman Colonel Cowan was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bio . H . J . Adams , was re-elected

Treasurer j and a P . M . 's jewel was voted to theou ' going VV . M . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . VV . T . Buck , J . W . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M . and Sec . ; F . West , P . G . D ., acting I . P . M . ; J . F . Hepburn , J . D . ; and others . About 30 members and visitors dined together .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —1 he regular meeting of this ancient Iodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there werepresint Bros . J . Naylor , W . M . j W . Golding , J . W . j Hinnel , Sec ; John Booth , Treas . ; VV . Forrest , S . D . ; ] . Murphy , J . D . ; J . W . 'Ihompson , I . G . ; Thos . Higson , Tyler ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . J . G . W . ; Clayton , P . P . G .

Chap . ; W . H . Horrocks , P . M . ; Isherwood , Broadbent , Barns , and Brockbank . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of Ihe previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Booth , P . M ., tock the chair and performed the ceremony of raising . The woiking tcols were presented and the tracing beard explained by Bro . Rev . Clayton . Befoie

the ledge was closed it was unanimously agreed that the Secretary should write a letter of condolence to the family of the late Bro . J . A . Birch . P . P . J . G . W ., and Chairman of the Charity Committees , expressing their greatest sjmpalhy at the great bereavement they had sustained . And also one to Bro . Golding , I . W ., on the loss of his

wife . It was proposed by Bro . J . Booth , P . M ., and carried , that the sum of ten guineas be given from the Charity Funds to the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution . After all other business had been attended to , the Iodge was closed .

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ROTHERHAM . '—Phcenix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Ship Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . Smith , W . M . ; R . J . Bjttenshaw , S . W . j J . Gibbs , | . W . j J . E . Wordsworth , Prov . S . G . D . ; F . France , Sec . j M . La Tael , S . D . j G . A . Illston , J . D . ; F . VV . Gillett , I . G . j H . J . Bingham , D . C ; A . Robinson , J .

B . Henderson , and E . J . Hubbard , Stwds . j T . Chester , Tyler ; T . VV . Rooma , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . j VV Dickie , P . M . ; J . Jenkin , P . M . ; J . G . Needham , P . M ; Mullins , Cleeves , Divy , Moorhouse , Haggard , Foster , Lacon , J . France , VVhitaker , Haller , Romain , and Hastings . Visitors : Bros . H . Arn'son , 290 " ; andj . VV . Cleland . 3 cC .

Bro . G . Foster was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . J . Jenkin , P . M . Bros . D . Mullins and D . G . Davy were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . J . E . Wordsworth , P . M ., P . S . G . D . The working tool * were presented by Bro . Dickie , P . M . After the Iodge was closed , the brethren sat down to supper , and the cloth being drawn , the usual toasts were

given . The W . M . sang "The Monks of old" in his usual fine and spirited style , Bro . T . B . Henderson feelingly sang " Wapping old stairs , " and Bro . H . J . Bingham sang " Friar of Orders Gr : y , " and a very pleasant evening was spent .

SAL-FORD . —Newall Lodge ( No . 1 134 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Adelphi House on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . S . Ayland , W . M . j John Waring , I . P . M . ; T . McClelland , S . W . ; A . H . Dulfin , J . W . ; John Hobroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . treas ., Sec . j G . Sam Smith , P . M ., S . D . ; B . Webb , J . D . ; B .

Eckersley , I . G . ; C . Driver , R . VV . Marlin , John Ogden , VV . Flett , A . K . Boothroyd , James Green , R . C Gray , C . M . Williams , and John Simpson . Visitors : Bros . John Burgess , S . W . 1459 ; J . Bower , 1730 ; and F . Batty , 12 3 1 , 2076 , and 2231 . The Iodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . G . Roscow , which proved favourable ,

and who was subsequently initiated by Bro . Saml . Ayland , VV . M . Bro . John Waring , I . P . M ., took the chair , and Bro . Williams was passed t J the Second Degree . The VV . Master is to be congratulated upon the high standard of the working throughout , and he was well supported by his officers . The ceremonies were rendered more impressive by being full choral . All business being transacted , the lodge was closed .

CROOK . —Crook Lodge ( No . 2019 ) . —On Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., a meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Queen-street , for the purpose of installing Bro . Edward Milburn , S . W ., to the VV . M . ' s chair . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Graham , the retiring VV . M ., and the ordinary business having been transacted , the installation ceremony was proceeded with , being

performed in a very efficient and impressive manner by Bro . Babington Boulton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., P . P . G . Treas . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . R . VV . Wraiih , S . W . j J . Joel , J . W . j J . Graham , I . P . M . ; Rev . F . Newsom-, Chap , j R . Dawson , Sec ; A . Y . Talbot , D . C . j G . Emmerson , S . D . j R . J . Robertson , J . D . ; Myles Taylor ,

Almoner ; J . Potts and W . Turner , Stewards ; J . Hughes , Org . ; G . Smith , I . G . ; and J . Dowson , Tyler . There was a large number of visiting brethren present , including the following : Bros . Babington Boulton , in , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D ., P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Hudson , P . G . Swd . Br . Eng ., P . G . Sec ; D . Armstrong , P . P . J . G . D . j W . Crawford , I . P . M ., P . P . G . O . j John Reed , P . M .,

P . G . P . j Richard Thompson , D . Todd , John Barnet , H . M . Brown , C . N . Barker , T . Banks , G . W . Jennings , R . Pattison , T . H . Thompson , and T . W . Craig , of 1121 j T . Ness , 111 ; F . C . Gibson , 1230 ; F . VV . Render , 1795 ; and M . R . Sharp , 293 . A banquet in celebration of the Festival of St . John the

Evangelist was subsequently held in the Mechanics' Hall , at which the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and Bro . E . Milburn , W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented a handsome Past Master's jewel to Bro . John Graham , the retiring Master , which was acknowledged in a very suitable manner .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the and inst ., at the liagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . J . Page , W . M . ; V . Shaw , S . W . ; VV . J . Stratton , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , W . M . 733 , Sec . ; J , Hutchings , S . D . ; Campbell Ueaver , J . D . ; A . E . Carter , I . G . ; J . W . Cuff , P . M . 1608 , S . W . jn ; R . Dillon , P . M . 1 J 07 ; C . Hunt . ' P . M . 1425 ; S . R . Walker , P . M . 733 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; W . T . Dillon , L

N . Nerwich , T . VV . Manktelow , G . Wood , and J . R . Hill . Bro . A . Poz / . ati was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and contfrmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony o £ initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Manktelow candidate . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Wood having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Wood candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Pozzati was elected a joining member . The S . W ., Bro . Shaw , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Secretary having read a letter announcing the death of Bro . Sills James Humfrcss , P . M . 733 , and for many years an assiduous worker in this lodge of instruction , Bro . Baker , the Preceptor , proposed , in a few feeling

and sympathetic sentences , that a vote of condolence with the relatives of our late brother be entered upon the minutes . This was seconded by Bro . R . Dillon , who expressed himself deeply grieved at the loss they had sustained , as our late brother had endeared himself to all wifh whom he came in contact by his genial and kindly disposition . This proposition having been unanimously adopted , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , \ V . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , VV . M . 1425 , VV . M . ; W . Matthews , S . W . ; J . Cruttenden , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . Goslin , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ; J . C . Conwav , I . G . ; C . G . Wetzlar , Stwd . ; J . Laurence , P . M . ' 1326 ; W . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 ; E . F , Ferris , P . M . 1543 ; J . Woodman , A . B

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Northcroft , Major Ferris , O . W . Battley , H . Windeatt , W . Jack , man , E . R . Buckwell , C . A . Milnes , C . A . Bond , and J . Smith . Visitors : Bros . G . Harris , 733 , and R . Andrews , 35 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Major Ferris being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of passingand raising were rehearsed , Bros , lackman and Hakim being candidates respectively . The

lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hakim was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . Bros . Harris and Andrews were elected members . The votes ( four Boys and three Girls ) of the lodge of instruction were voted to , anil handed to Bro . Ferris , who expressed his thanks to the brethren . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . S . J . Humfrcss was passed . It was then agreed that the annual supper take place on the 22 nd instant at the Porchester Hotel , and a Committee was appointed to carry out the details . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 28 'h ult ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M . ; E . D . F . Rymer , S . W . ; J . R . Harnell , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; T . C . Searv , Org . ; W . Hancock , S . D . ; R . Hovenden , | . D . ; ] . R . Hughe ' s , ! . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Lincoln , W . Hoggins , Wright Barringer , A . Clark , f . Woodward . I . Rowe , F . Frenguellucci , F .

W . Buxton , C . Tilhon , ] . Marshall , G . S . Russell , | . S . Cater , G . Holland , J . H . P . Long , \ V . K . Teck , H . Postat . s , E . Morrison , and J . D . Graham . Trie lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , worked the 1 st and 3 rd Sections , and Bro . W . Hancock the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Marshall having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined ,

entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of the lodge of instruction : Bros . W . Hoggirs , 179 ; J . A . Postans , 2 ioj ; Maurice Angel , 2021 ; and J . G . Tongue , I . P . M . 534 . On rising for the second time , Bro . E . D . F . Rymer , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; W . C . Wihiams , P . M ., S . W . ; Keene , P , M „ J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Knight , S . D . ; Marsh , J . D .,- Hatt , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . ; Bctts , Stokes , Fayers , and Dresden . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last ineeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Betts being candidate . Bro . Fayers answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation .. The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . M . ; H . Cotton , S . W . ; Bull , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; \ V . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; J . R . Allman , J . D . ; W . Jennings , I . G . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; Cantle , P . M . j Nash , Stonnill , Cavers , Arnott , Mander , Water , Love , Sansom , West , and Johnston . Bro . E . F . Ferris was a visitor .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Cavers having offered himseif as a candidate for raising , answered ths usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The rst Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section was also worked . Bro . E . F . Ferris was elected a joining member . Bro . Walter was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M . ; P . Skar , S . W . ; W . C . Williams , P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; James Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; C . E . Everitt , I . G . ; and a numerous assembly of the brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Tne and Section of the First Lecture was woiked by the VV . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the 1 st Section of each lecture worked respectively . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and the 1 st Section of the First Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the bre thren . Bro . W . C . WUiams was elected W . M . for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual wsckly meeting of this Iodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ,, at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Jones , W . M . ; Steele , S . W . ; Spencer , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Harvey , S . D . ; Livett , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Cochrane , Hill , Folkard , Russell , Alexander , Templeman , Langdon , Beaven , Donaldson , Luckhurst , and Hudson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , tiro . Templeman as candidate . The VV . M ., Bro . Jones , being about to proceed to North America , and wishing to retire early , a cordial vote of thanks was unanimously' passed to him for his able work in the chair for the first time in his Masonic career , also a hearty expression of good wishes for his prosperous voyage and success in his new sphere of duty . Bro . Jones replied , and said that he should be long before he forgot the Loughborough

Lodge of Instruction , ar . d the kind care he had there received . Bro . Hudson took the chair , and Bro . Templeman being a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and retired . Bro . Luckhurst was entrusted . The lodge \ v ? . s opened in ths Second Degree , and th : ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Luckhurst as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree ,

and Bro . Luckhurst assumed the chair , and appointed and invested the officers . Bro . Hudson resumed the chair , and rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Steele was ekcted VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro , Steele returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received " Hearty good wishes , " and the lodge was closed .

The funeral at Hendon , on Saturday last , of the Hon . C . H . Lindsay , Groom-in-Waiting to her Majesty , was attended by Bro . Lord E . Pelham Clinton , representing the Queen , Bro . the Duke of Portland , Master of the Horse , Captain Holford , Equerry to Piince Albert Victor of Wale ? , and Bros . Lord Wantage and the Earl ol Crawford and Balcarres .

The second meeting this season of the Fox Club was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Saturday evening last , when , among other members , Bros . V . A . Williamson , Sir W . H . B . Ffolkes , Bart ., Lord Moreton , C . C . Cotes , Lord Methuen , Lord Hothiield , and Lord Kensington were present .