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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
Thc following notices of motion wcre then moved by Bro . MCKAY , that the sum of fifty guineas be voted as a donation to the Preparatory School Building Fund of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . And that the sum of twenty-five guineas be voted to assist the election of a candidate for the Boys' School . When submitted each motion received a unanimousvote . On behalf of thc former motion Bro . F . BINCKES ,
Secretary of thc Boys' School , in eloquent terms thanked the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master and the officers and members of the province for the present and past support that had been rendered from Cumberland and Westmorland on behalf of the Masonic Charities ; and also referred to the great success that had attended Bro . Geo . J . McKay ' s exertions to raise the sum of one thousand guineas towards the Special Building Fund .
A notice of motion was then read by Bro . J MILLS , P . M . 1390 , P . P . G . S . D ., as a recommendation to the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master to take into consideration the advisability of adopting a ' provincial'scheme for education . Several favourable opinions having been expressed , a committee of nine were appointed to consider the matter . There being nothing further , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and a procession formed ,
accompanied b y the Whitehaven Artillery Band , and marched to the Parish Church , where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev . William Cockett , P . P . G . Chaplain , from I . Corinthians , chap , xiii ., v . 13 , from the words " Faith , hope , and charity . " A collection was made at the close of the service on behalf of the Boys' Preparatory
School Building Fund . The brethren again walked in procession from the church to the banquet hall , where an excellent repast was provided by Bro . Geo . Douglas , of the Wheatsheaf Hotel . The Earl of Bective presided , supported by Bro . L . F . B . Dykes and the present Provincial Grand Officers .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
By command of the Right Hon . Lord Egerton of Tatton , R . W . Prov . Grand Mark Master , the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Altrincham . The Prov . Grand Lodge met under the banner of the Stamford Lodge , No . 14 S on the roll of Grand Mark Lodge , under the mastership of Bro . J . H . Evans , P . P . G . S . O . Therewas a
large attendance of brethren from Liverpool , Birkenhead , Rock Ferry , Chester , & c . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Lord Egerton , the chair was taken by Bro . James Salmon , P . P . G . S . W ., who was attended by the following Provincial Grand Officers : Bro . John Pemberton , P . G . S . W . ; John Ross Ross , P . G . M . O . ; R . B . Ferguson , P . G . S . O . ; Rev . J . VV . Newell Turner , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Newhouse , P . G . Sec ; J . Matthews Jones , P . G . R . ; Dr . William Cornwall , P . G . I , of W . ; N . Robertson , P . G . A . D . C ; J . H .
Bradshaw , P . G . J . D . ; Timothy Webster , P . G . Stwd . ; and David Bayne , P . G . Tyler . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at 3 . 30 , and after the Provincial Grand Secretary had read a letter from the R . W . P . G . M . M ., the roll of lodges was called over and letters of apology read from P . G . Officers . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , held at Chester , were confirmed , and other business of the province was transacted . The V . W . acting Deputy Prov . Grand Master nominated and invested the following Provincial Grand Officers forthe
ensuing year : Bro . The Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope D . Prov . G . M . M . „ Sylvester Mattison Prov . G . S . W . „ C . S . Dean Prov . G . J . W . „ Henry Balshaw Prov . G . M . O . „ Heibert Ellis Prov . G . S . O . „ C . K . Benson Prov . G . J . O . Rev . J . VV . Newell Tanner ... Prov . G . Chap .
„ „ Frederick K . Stevenson Prov . G . Treas . ,, Richard Newhouse Prov . G . Sec . ,, Matthew Jones Prov . G . Reg . „ Wm . Roberts Prov . G . S . D . „ Timothy Webster Prov . G . J . D . „ Jokn Edwards Prov . G . I . of W . .. " Nicolas Roberts Prov . G . D . C .
„ j . E . Fisher Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Dr . P . P . Young Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Dr . Whittle Prov . G . Std . Br . „ T . H . Kirk Prov . G . Org . „ David Baynes Prov . G . Tyler . Before closing the Provincial Grand Lodge , the V . W . DEPUTY ACTING GRAND MASTER thanked the brethren
for their large attendance , and congratulated them on the prosperity of the province , and hoped before the next meeting that the brethren of Stockport , Hyde , Macclesfield , and Stalybridge would call upon them to consecrate new Mark lodges . The next annual meeting will be held at Birkenhead . The brethren afterwards sat down to a very excellent banquet , the usual toasts being given and responded to .
Bro . Augustus Harris having found that his last drama , " Freedom , " is not one of the payingorder , isabout to withdraw it and bring out another by himself and Mr . Robt . Buchanan jointly . It is a domestic episode of our own time , partly founded on recent disclosures and partly on facts privately known to the authors , and in it an attempt will be made , while telling a human story of love and passion , to represent life as it is in the country , in London , and on the
sea . No expense will be spared to make this production worthy of the national theatre . The same attention Bro . Harris has invariably g iven to pictorial accuracy and truth of " miseen scene" in his productions , will be again bestowed on the illustration of English prospects , familiar p ictures , and home surroundings . As truth is stranger than fiction , so the patheticincidentsof ordinary experience appeal to the heart more surely than mere romance , however
beautiful , and the object of the authors will be , while employing all the resources of the modern theatre , fo produce a drama which all classes can enjoy and understand . It appears that " Freedom" has produced receipts which would have made the fortune for a manager of a smaller theatre , but these receipts leave no margin of profit over the enormous expensesof Drury Lane , amounting to £ 250 a night . "A Sailor and His Lass , or Love and Treason , " is the title of the forthcoming drama .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft J-Kasourij . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met for the first time since thc recess at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , W . M . ; Clark , S . W . ; Jordan , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Fromholtz , S . D . ; Holmes , I . G . ; McMullen , A . W . S . ; Themans , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; Morrison , P . M . ; Heaphy , P . M . ; and Longstaff ,
Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Perlaski , 3 ; J . McCarthy , 21 ; Prosser , S 60 ; A . Ramsey , 1707 ; and Crofts , 19 S 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler took place with the following results : Bros . Clark , W . ftl . ; Carter ( 25 th time ) , Treasurer ; and Longstaff , Tyler . Bros . Bye , Catmur , Holland , Aiken , Coope , and McMullen were
elected members of the Benevolent Committee of the lodge , and Bros . King , Nathan , McMullen , Coope , and Aiken , Auditors , to audit the accounts on the nth inst . Previously to the lodge being closed a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the outgoing Master . The nameof a candidate having been handed in for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge , it was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth
the usual toasts were honoured . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . Morrison , and the Worshipful Master having responded , then gave " The Visitors . " Bro . McCarthy , among others , made a most interesting reply . " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro .
Morrison , P . M ., upon behalf of himself and colleagues in a neat speech . "The Treasurer and Secretary" followed , and was replied to by Bros . Carter and Stuart . The toasts of "The W . M . Elect " and "The Officers" were responded to b y Bro . Clarke . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .
PRINCE FREDERIC WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —This lodge held its summer banquet at Lord's Hotel , on VVednesday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . John Evans , VV . M . ; F . Gordon , S . VV . ; E . F . Duffin , J . W . F . G . Baker , P . M ., Sec . ; C . R . Wickers , S . D . ; E . W . Scattergood , J . D . ; J . J . Thomas . I . G . ; H . Slyman , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; F . Wenst . P . M . ; J . Austen , P . M . ; Stiles , Bird , Stallibrass , Read , Pelling , Donald , King , and Page ,
the visitors being Bros . H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1425 ; Blundell , P . M . ; Knight Smith , P . M . 1441 ; Green , R . Stiles , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . W . F . Stiles was presented to the W . M . to be raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . As this Degree had to be worked so soon after the W . M . ' s installation , it was somewhat a crucial test of our worthy brother ' s Masonic capacity .
Suffice it to say that seldom have we seen the ceremony performed with more becoming solemnity , or with a more appropriate delivery , and it only remains for our worthy brother to have a little more practice to become perfect of its kind . Bro . Knight Smith , P . M . Org . 1441 , presided at the harmonium , and the brethren generally felt how greatly suitable harmonies added to the impressiveness of the occasion . And , indeed , music within the lodge at this meeting was
especially opportune , as the adjacent cricket ground and a part of the hotel had been appropriated to thc use of some society holding an annual fete , and as the evening drew in somewhat orgie-like strains from the opera "Riggoletto" were heard far too distinctly within the sacred recesses of the lodge , with all the blatant force a brass band could give them . The VV . M ., however , proceeded quietly with his work , and brought this grand and
suggestive rite to a fittingclose . So far as the writer understood the Secretarial report , the Prince Frederic William Lodge is in a good financial position , and thus promises ere long to be heard of again in the support of one of our grand benevolent institutions . It would be well if this was the case with all other lodges meeting in the N . W . district . The lodge having been closed in due form , the
brethren shortly afterwards reassembled at the banquet table , which , by the way , was well served , and 'gave genera ] satisfaction . The usual loyal land Masonic toasts were given by the Worshipful Master and appropriately replied to . The Worshipful Master assured the brethren of his earnest love of Freemasonry and his determination to do his very best for the good of the Craft and for the happiness of that
lodge in particular while under his sway . Bro .-F . G . Baker especially reminded the Craft members present of the importance of making their Masonic career complete by entering the R . A . In replying to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bros . Blundell , G . Clayton , H . E . Dehane , Green , and R . Styles expressed their gratification in attending the Prince Frederirk William Lodge , not only on account of the
admirable working they had witnessed , but also for the genial hospitality the VV . M ., P . Ms ., Officers , and brethren had shown to them . Bro . Knight Smith , P . M . and Organist 1441 , while fully endorsing the foregone sentiments , seemed somewhat disposed to be facetious on the generally monotonous character of the usual after-dinner speeches he had heard at so many lodges , and proceeded to say that Masonry
was to be regarded from it external and its internal character ; from its exoteric ritual , ceremonies , and functions in the world ; and from its esoteric symbols and hidden teachings . These were as the soul , vitalising and vivifying the body , which would otherwise quickly decay and fall to pieces . He had lived many years in the world and had failed to discover any other institution which had its eighty
or more thousand pounds in reserve for benevolent purposes , which collected its eleven , its twelve , and its thirteen thousand pounds annually each for its three great Institutions . Of these things we might well be proud ; but by its traditional symbolism and teachings its allied itself with all the grand philosophies and religions of the past , and would ally itself with the sublime regenerating religions that will
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
culminate in thc future . So will Freemasonry be built up in its members and in its organisation , until it is perfect in its parts and a superstructure worthy of the grand builder , the G . A . O . T . U . The evening was enlivened with some pleasant music . Bro . Donald King , the veteran tenor , pleased the brethren by his excellent rendering of " The lads of the village ; "
Bro . G . Clayton sang effectively a humourous song ; Bro . C . R . Wickens sang "The powder monkey ; " Bro . K . Smith played a piano solo , " It was a dream , " and also sang "Come into the garden , Maud , " and was joined by the VV . M . in that always admired duet " Excelsior , " thus ending an evening in harmony that long will be remembered by many of the brethren .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . The chair was taken by Bro . C . Lorkin , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : Bros . Smyth , S . W . ; Robinson , acting J . W . ; Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; Lee , P . M ., Sec ; A . Ferrar , S . D . ; Polak , J . D . ; G . Ferrar , D . C ; Olley , Stwd . ;
and a large number of brethren , including the following visitors : Bros . J . Wilson , P . M . 169 ; J . Noble , P . M . 975 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1227 ; and J . Stock , P . M . 1178 . The lodge having been opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , ballot was taken for Mr . W . H . Dodd and Mr . G . T . Stokes , who were unanimously elected and duly initiated . Bros . Dunn , O'Donnell , and
Bannister were passed to the Second Degree , and the lecture on the tracing board was given by the VV . M . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , at which the W . M . presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dignam , I . P . M ., who said that the lodge was fortunate in
having at its head Bro . Lorkin , who was so thoroughly acquainted with the Masonic ritual , and who had devoted much time and attention to lodges of instruction . The Worshipful Master responded in suitable terms and acknowledged the compliment paid him . He then proposed "The Health of the Initiates , " which was suitably responded to by Bros . Dodds and Stokes , the " Entered Apprentice ' s Song" being ably rendered by Bro . A .
I'errar , S . D . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " four in number , all of whom were Past Masters . Bro . Noble , P . M . 975 , in responding , congratulated the lodge on its prosperity and the excellent manner in which the business had been carried out , both in the lodge room and at the banquet table , and complimented the W . M . and officers on their efficiency . The other visitors also responded
in similar terms . After the remainder of the toasts had been disposed of the brethren separated , having spent a very pleasant evening . Bro . Dr . Haskins , Organist 1364 , rendered good service at the pianoforte , and was abl y seconded by the vocal abilities of Bros . A . Ferrar , Rich , Robinson , Dignam , and others . ¦
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 20 th ult . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M . 1 745 , Prov . G . Org . Surrey , was installed into the chair by Bro . J . Howes , P . M . Bro . G . H . Stephens was appointed S . VV . ; Bro . J . J . Howes , J . W . ; Bro . VV . Malthouse , C . C , P . M ., Treas . ; and Bro . E .
Mallett , P . M ., Sec . A very interesting feature on the occasion was that the W . M . and both the Wardens are both coinitiates , havingjgone through the various offices together step by step . A splendid banquet was discussed after lodge in the Queen's Saloon of the Holborn Restaurant , Bro . Hamp ' s presence guaranteeing the usual excellence of viands and
attendance . A musical party , consisting of Bros . Dutton , E . Moss , P . M . ; Egbert Roberts , Org . 1623 ; and Edwin M . Lott , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Org . Jersey and Surrey , and the lastmentioned brother ably presided at the piano , and with his musical colleague , afforded enjoyment of a very high order throughout the postprandial proceedings .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This lodge held a meeting on the 24 th ult ., at the Viaduct Hotel . Among those present were Bros . Goodenough , W . M . ; H . B . Marshall , C . C , S . W . ; Young , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Simpson , S . D . ; Clark , P . G . P ., J . D . ; L . Lardner , W . S ., acting I . G . ; Lott , P . P . G . W . Jersey , Hon .
Org . ; J . Strugnell , I . P . M . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Parkinson , Tyler ; Wildash , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Edgar Bowyer , G . Std . Br ., & c . ; and Morton , C . C , P . M . g . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Webber was duly raised to the Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being well performed . A notice of
motion given by Bro . Lardner " as to the advisability of removing the lodge" was after some-discussion postponed . The lodge having been closed the members and their visitors adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured , Bro . Bowyer responding upon behalf of " The Grand Officers . "
"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Strugnell , and replied to by the VV . M . in fitting terms . Bro . Morton acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " and Bro . Strugnell that of "The Past Masters . " " The Health of the Officers " was responded to by Bros . Young , J . W . ; Lardner , Treas . ; and Lott , Organist . The proceedings then terminated .
HARWICH . —Star in the East Lodge ( No . 650 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Pier Hotel , on Tuesday , the nth ult ., when Bro . Harry G . Everard , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to W . Bro . Richard
Clowes , Prov . G . S . W ., for his able and genial presidency over the lodge affairs during the past twelve months , and it was unanimously agreed to present him wilh a Past Master ' s jewel at the installation festival next month . ————
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This lodge met for the disposal of business at the Clarence Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Goodchild , W . M . j Stevens , S . W . ; >¦ '
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
Thc following notices of motion wcre then moved by Bro . MCKAY , that the sum of fifty guineas be voted as a donation to the Preparatory School Building Fund of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . And that the sum of twenty-five guineas be voted to assist the election of a candidate for the Boys' School . When submitted each motion received a unanimousvote . On behalf of thc former motion Bro . F . BINCKES ,
Secretary of thc Boys' School , in eloquent terms thanked the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master and the officers and members of the province for the present and past support that had been rendered from Cumberland and Westmorland on behalf of the Masonic Charities ; and also referred to the great success that had attended Bro . Geo . J . McKay ' s exertions to raise the sum of one thousand guineas towards the Special Building Fund .
A notice of motion was then read by Bro . J MILLS , P . M . 1390 , P . P . G . S . D ., as a recommendation to the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master to take into consideration the advisability of adopting a ' provincial'scheme for education . Several favourable opinions having been expressed , a committee of nine were appointed to consider the matter . There being nothing further , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and a procession formed ,
accompanied b y the Whitehaven Artillery Band , and marched to the Parish Church , where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev . William Cockett , P . P . G . Chaplain , from I . Corinthians , chap , xiii ., v . 13 , from the words " Faith , hope , and charity . " A collection was made at the close of the service on behalf of the Boys' Preparatory
School Building Fund . The brethren again walked in procession from the church to the banquet hall , where an excellent repast was provided by Bro . Geo . Douglas , of the Wheatsheaf Hotel . The Earl of Bective presided , supported by Bro . L . F . B . Dykes and the present Provincial Grand Officers .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
By command of the Right Hon . Lord Egerton of Tatton , R . W . Prov . Grand Mark Master , the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Altrincham . The Prov . Grand Lodge met under the banner of the Stamford Lodge , No . 14 S on the roll of Grand Mark Lodge , under the mastership of Bro . J . H . Evans , P . P . G . S . O . Therewas a
large attendance of brethren from Liverpool , Birkenhead , Rock Ferry , Chester , & c . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Lord Egerton , the chair was taken by Bro . James Salmon , P . P . G . S . W ., who was attended by the following Provincial Grand Officers : Bro . John Pemberton , P . G . S . W . ; John Ross Ross , P . G . M . O . ; R . B . Ferguson , P . G . S . O . ; Rev . J . VV . Newell Turner , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Newhouse , P . G . Sec ; J . Matthews Jones , P . G . R . ; Dr . William Cornwall , P . G . I , of W . ; N . Robertson , P . G . A . D . C ; J . H .
Bradshaw , P . G . J . D . ; Timothy Webster , P . G . Stwd . ; and David Bayne , P . G . Tyler . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at 3 . 30 , and after the Provincial Grand Secretary had read a letter from the R . W . P . G . M . M ., the roll of lodges was called over and letters of apology read from P . G . Officers . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , held at Chester , were confirmed , and other business of the province was transacted . The V . W . acting Deputy Prov . Grand Master nominated and invested the following Provincial Grand Officers forthe
ensuing year : Bro . The Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope D . Prov . G . M . M . „ Sylvester Mattison Prov . G . S . W . „ C . S . Dean Prov . G . J . W . „ Henry Balshaw Prov . G . M . O . „ Heibert Ellis Prov . G . S . O . „ C . K . Benson Prov . G . J . O . Rev . J . VV . Newell Tanner ... Prov . G . Chap .
„ „ Frederick K . Stevenson Prov . G . Treas . ,, Richard Newhouse Prov . G . Sec . ,, Matthew Jones Prov . G . Reg . „ Wm . Roberts Prov . G . S . D . „ Timothy Webster Prov . G . J . D . „ Jokn Edwards Prov . G . I . of W . .. " Nicolas Roberts Prov . G . D . C .
„ j . E . Fisher Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Dr . P . P . Young Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Dr . Whittle Prov . G . Std . Br . „ T . H . Kirk Prov . G . Org . „ David Baynes Prov . G . Tyler . Before closing the Provincial Grand Lodge , the V . W . DEPUTY ACTING GRAND MASTER thanked the brethren
for their large attendance , and congratulated them on the prosperity of the province , and hoped before the next meeting that the brethren of Stockport , Hyde , Macclesfield , and Stalybridge would call upon them to consecrate new Mark lodges . The next annual meeting will be held at Birkenhead . The brethren afterwards sat down to a very excellent banquet , the usual toasts being given and responded to .
Bro . Augustus Harris having found that his last drama , " Freedom , " is not one of the payingorder , isabout to withdraw it and bring out another by himself and Mr . Robt . Buchanan jointly . It is a domestic episode of our own time , partly founded on recent disclosures and partly on facts privately known to the authors , and in it an attempt will be made , while telling a human story of love and passion , to represent life as it is in the country , in London , and on the
sea . No expense will be spared to make this production worthy of the national theatre . The same attention Bro . Harris has invariably g iven to pictorial accuracy and truth of " miseen scene" in his productions , will be again bestowed on the illustration of English prospects , familiar p ictures , and home surroundings . As truth is stranger than fiction , so the patheticincidentsof ordinary experience appeal to the heart more surely than mere romance , however
beautiful , and the object of the authors will be , while employing all the resources of the modern theatre , fo produce a drama which all classes can enjoy and understand . It appears that " Freedom" has produced receipts which would have made the fortune for a manager of a smaller theatre , but these receipts leave no margin of profit over the enormous expensesof Drury Lane , amounting to £ 250 a night . "A Sailor and His Lass , or Love and Treason , " is the title of the forthcoming drama .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft J-Kasourij . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met for the first time since thc recess at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , W . M . ; Clark , S . W . ; Jordan , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Fromholtz , S . D . ; Holmes , I . G . ; McMullen , A . W . S . ; Themans , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; Morrison , P . M . ; Heaphy , P . M . ; and Longstaff ,
Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Perlaski , 3 ; J . McCarthy , 21 ; Prosser , S 60 ; A . Ramsey , 1707 ; and Crofts , 19 S 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler took place with the following results : Bros . Clark , W . ftl . ; Carter ( 25 th time ) , Treasurer ; and Longstaff , Tyler . Bros . Bye , Catmur , Holland , Aiken , Coope , and McMullen were
elected members of the Benevolent Committee of the lodge , and Bros . King , Nathan , McMullen , Coope , and Aiken , Auditors , to audit the accounts on the nth inst . Previously to the lodge being closed a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the outgoing Master . The nameof a candidate having been handed in for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge , it was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth
the usual toasts were honoured . " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . Morrison , and the Worshipful Master having responded , then gave " The Visitors . " Bro . McCarthy , among others , made a most interesting reply . " The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro .
Morrison , P . M ., upon behalf of himself and colleagues in a neat speech . "The Treasurer and Secretary" followed , and was replied to by Bros . Carter and Stuart . The toasts of "The W . M . Elect " and "The Officers" were responded to b y Bro . Clarke . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .
PRINCE FREDERIC WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —This lodge held its summer banquet at Lord's Hotel , on VVednesday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . John Evans , VV . M . ; F . Gordon , S . VV . ; E . F . Duffin , J . W . F . G . Baker , P . M ., Sec . ; C . R . Wickers , S . D . ; E . W . Scattergood , J . D . ; J . J . Thomas . I . G . ; H . Slyman , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; F . Wenst . P . M . ; J . Austen , P . M . ; Stiles , Bird , Stallibrass , Read , Pelling , Donald , King , and Page ,
the visitors being Bros . H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1425 ; Blundell , P . M . ; Knight Smith , P . M . 1441 ; Green , R . Stiles , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . W . F . Stiles was presented to the W . M . to be raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . As this Degree had to be worked so soon after the W . M . ' s installation , it was somewhat a crucial test of our worthy brother ' s Masonic capacity .
Suffice it to say that seldom have we seen the ceremony performed with more becoming solemnity , or with a more appropriate delivery , and it only remains for our worthy brother to have a little more practice to become perfect of its kind . Bro . Knight Smith , P . M . Org . 1441 , presided at the harmonium , and the brethren generally felt how greatly suitable harmonies added to the impressiveness of the occasion . And , indeed , music within the lodge at this meeting was
especially opportune , as the adjacent cricket ground and a part of the hotel had been appropriated to thc use of some society holding an annual fete , and as the evening drew in somewhat orgie-like strains from the opera "Riggoletto" were heard far too distinctly within the sacred recesses of the lodge , with all the blatant force a brass band could give them . The VV . M ., however , proceeded quietly with his work , and brought this grand and
suggestive rite to a fittingclose . So far as the writer understood the Secretarial report , the Prince Frederic William Lodge is in a good financial position , and thus promises ere long to be heard of again in the support of one of our grand benevolent institutions . It would be well if this was the case with all other lodges meeting in the N . W . district . The lodge having been closed in due form , the
brethren shortly afterwards reassembled at the banquet table , which , by the way , was well served , and 'gave genera ] satisfaction . The usual loyal land Masonic toasts were given by the Worshipful Master and appropriately replied to . The Worshipful Master assured the brethren of his earnest love of Freemasonry and his determination to do his very best for the good of the Craft and for the happiness of that
lodge in particular while under his sway . Bro .-F . G . Baker especially reminded the Craft members present of the importance of making their Masonic career complete by entering the R . A . In replying to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bros . Blundell , G . Clayton , H . E . Dehane , Green , and R . Styles expressed their gratification in attending the Prince Frederirk William Lodge , not only on account of the
admirable working they had witnessed , but also for the genial hospitality the VV . M ., P . Ms ., Officers , and brethren had shown to them . Bro . Knight Smith , P . M . and Organist 1441 , while fully endorsing the foregone sentiments , seemed somewhat disposed to be facetious on the generally monotonous character of the usual after-dinner speeches he had heard at so many lodges , and proceeded to say that Masonry
was to be regarded from it external and its internal character ; from its exoteric ritual , ceremonies , and functions in the world ; and from its esoteric symbols and hidden teachings . These were as the soul , vitalising and vivifying the body , which would otherwise quickly decay and fall to pieces . He had lived many years in the world and had failed to discover any other institution which had its eighty
or more thousand pounds in reserve for benevolent purposes , which collected its eleven , its twelve , and its thirteen thousand pounds annually each for its three great Institutions . Of these things we might well be proud ; but by its traditional symbolism and teachings its allied itself with all the grand philosophies and religions of the past , and would ally itself with the sublime regenerating religions that will
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culminate in thc future . So will Freemasonry be built up in its members and in its organisation , until it is perfect in its parts and a superstructure worthy of the grand builder , the G . A . O . T . U . The evening was enlivened with some pleasant music . Bro . Donald King , the veteran tenor , pleased the brethren by his excellent rendering of " The lads of the village ; "
Bro . G . Clayton sang effectively a humourous song ; Bro . C . R . Wickens sang "The powder monkey ; " Bro . K . Smith played a piano solo , " It was a dream , " and also sang "Come into the garden , Maud , " and was joined by the VV . M . in that always admired duet " Excelsior , " thus ending an evening in harmony that long will be remembered by many of the brethren .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . The chair was taken by Bro . C . Lorkin , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : Bros . Smyth , S . W . ; Robinson , acting J . W . ; Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; Lee , P . M ., Sec ; A . Ferrar , S . D . ; Polak , J . D . ; G . Ferrar , D . C ; Olley , Stwd . ;
and a large number of brethren , including the following visitors : Bros . J . Wilson , P . M . 169 ; J . Noble , P . M . 975 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1227 ; and J . Stock , P . M . 1178 . The lodge having been opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , ballot was taken for Mr . W . H . Dodd and Mr . G . T . Stokes , who were unanimously elected and duly initiated . Bros . Dunn , O'Donnell , and
Bannister were passed to the Second Degree , and the lecture on the tracing board was given by the VV . M . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , at which the W . M . presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dignam , I . P . M ., who said that the lodge was fortunate in
having at its head Bro . Lorkin , who was so thoroughly acquainted with the Masonic ritual , and who had devoted much time and attention to lodges of instruction . The Worshipful Master responded in suitable terms and acknowledged the compliment paid him . He then proposed "The Health of the Initiates , " which was suitably responded to by Bros . Dodds and Stokes , the " Entered Apprentice ' s Song" being ably rendered by Bro . A .
I'errar , S . D . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " four in number , all of whom were Past Masters . Bro . Noble , P . M . 975 , in responding , congratulated the lodge on its prosperity and the excellent manner in which the business had been carried out , both in the lodge room and at the banquet table , and complimented the W . M . and officers on their efficiency . The other visitors also responded
in similar terms . After the remainder of the toasts had been disposed of the brethren separated , having spent a very pleasant evening . Bro . Dr . Haskins , Organist 1364 , rendered good service at the pianoforte , and was abl y seconded by the vocal abilities of Bros . A . Ferrar , Rich , Robinson , Dignam , and others . ¦
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 20 th ult . Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M . 1 745 , Prov . G . Org . Surrey , was installed into the chair by Bro . J . Howes , P . M . Bro . G . H . Stephens was appointed S . VV . ; Bro . J . J . Howes , J . W . ; Bro . VV . Malthouse , C . C , P . M ., Treas . ; and Bro . E .
Mallett , P . M ., Sec . A very interesting feature on the occasion was that the W . M . and both the Wardens are both coinitiates , havingjgone through the various offices together step by step . A splendid banquet was discussed after lodge in the Queen's Saloon of the Holborn Restaurant , Bro . Hamp ' s presence guaranteeing the usual excellence of viands and
attendance . A musical party , consisting of Bros . Dutton , E . Moss , P . M . ; Egbert Roberts , Org . 1623 ; and Edwin M . Lott , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Org . Jersey and Surrey , and the lastmentioned brother ably presided at the piano , and with his musical colleague , afforded enjoyment of a very high order throughout the postprandial proceedings .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This lodge held a meeting on the 24 th ult ., at the Viaduct Hotel . Among those present were Bros . Goodenough , W . M . ; H . B . Marshall , C . C , S . W . ; Young , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Simpson , S . D . ; Clark , P . G . P ., J . D . ; L . Lardner , W . S ., acting I . G . ; Lott , P . P . G . W . Jersey , Hon .
Org . ; J . Strugnell , I . P . M . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Parkinson , Tyler ; Wildash , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Edgar Bowyer , G . Std . Br ., & c . ; and Morton , C . C , P . M . g . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Webber was duly raised to the Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being well performed . A notice of
motion given by Bro . Lardner " as to the advisability of removing the lodge" was after some-discussion postponed . The lodge having been closed the members and their visitors adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured , Bro . Bowyer responding upon behalf of " The Grand Officers . "
"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Strugnell , and replied to by the VV . M . in fitting terms . Bro . Morton acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " and Bro . Strugnell that of "The Past Masters . " " The Health of the Officers " was responded to by Bros . Young , J . W . ; Lardner , Treas . ; and Lott , Organist . The proceedings then terminated .
HARWICH . —Star in the East Lodge ( No . 650 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Pier Hotel , on Tuesday , the nth ult ., when Bro . Harry G . Everard , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to W . Bro . Richard
Clowes , Prov . G . S . W ., for his able and genial presidency over the lodge affairs during the past twelve months , and it was unanimously agreed to present him wilh a Past Master ' s jewel at the installation festival next month . ————
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This lodge met for the disposal of business at the Clarence Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Goodchild , W . M . j Stevens , S . W . ; >¦ '