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on the square , " I could under no circumstances have consented to stop to the banquet . ( App lause . ) I did what I thought would be the graceful thing , at once retired from the lodge , and on the next [ morning sent to Bro . Salmon , the W . M . of the lodge , an invitation to attend
here to-night as my visitor . ( Applause . ) He writes me regretting that he has a previous engagement—an answer that I might hare anticipated . I can only say , in the language of Moses of old " I have seen this people , and behold it is a stiff-necked people . " ( Laughter . ) While the
Book of Constitutions enjoins on Masters and Wardens to visit other lodges as often as they conveniently can , in order that the sf . me usages andcustoms may beobservedthroughouttheCraft , and a good understanding cultivated amongst Freemasons—it strikes me that the refusal
to permit a W . M . of a lodge access to the Middlesex Lodge because his introducer is not in attendance to vouch for him , is a breach of Masonic law , and as such should be brought under the notice of the brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) I did myself the pleasure of inviting
Bro . Kenning here to-night that I might prevail on him to print my observations , but as he is W . M ., of No . I Mark Lodge , he wished to be present at the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons , which meets to-night , he is unavoidably absent from our festive meeting . His journal ,
by far the best that ever appeared in connection with the Craft , has a great circulation ; a distinguished brother present , who writes shorthand , is taking down my remarks , and I hope they may have the effect of preventing the repetition of a
proceeding so inimical to the interests of our noble Order . ( Applause . ) After some excellent speeches and songs , the brethren adjourned till the first Tuesday in February , after spending a most enjoyable evening .
SUNDERLAND . —Fcnwick Lodge . ( No . 13 S 9 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , 21 st ult ., for the purpose of insta lling Bro . John Bell as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . Bro . W . II . Crookes , Provincial Grand Secretary and W . M ., having placed Bro . Bell in
the chair of K . S . and tendered the congratulations of the brethren , the W . M . proceeded to invest the officers for the year , viz : —Bros . W . H . Crooks , as I . P . M . ; T . Riley , S . W . ; Bro . F . Maddison , ] . W . ; 11 . Hudson , Treasurer ; W . Beattie , Secretary ; George Clark , S . D . ; A . S .
Fox , J . D . ; A . Lee , I . G . ; M . Douglas , P . M .. So , P . Prov . G . J . D ., as Hon . Tyler ; J . S Nicholson , Steward . The brethren afterwards , dined together at the Palatine Hotel , where a banquet of the most recherche description was provided by Mr . and Mrs . Thompson . Under the
presidency of the W . M ., the fullest justice was done to the various delicacies . Amongst those present were P . M . ' s W . H . Crookes , R . Humphrey , R . W . Halfknight , John Tillman , T . Elwen , P . G . Hoistendahl , R . Hudson , R . Liddell , J . Stainsby ; and many members from
St . John , No . 80 ; Phoenix , No . 94 ; Palatine , No . 97 ; Williamson , No . 949 ; St . John No . 1 75 . G 2 enock was also represented . During 1 he evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . A novel feature was the introduction of a truly Masonic song , composed and set
to music in honour of Bro . Walter Beattie , the Words by Bro . W . Allen , and the music by Angelo Forrest . IVY LODGE ( NO . I 441 ) . —The second regular meeting of this lately consecrated lodge was held on Tuesday , the 18 th ult ., at Bro . Laxton ' s , the
Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge-road . The W . M ., Bro . Charles Smith , assumed the chair at six o ' clock punctually , at which hour there were present . —Bros . G . Mattock , S . W . ; J . T . Cantle , J . W . ; John Noke , Acting I . P . M . ; K Thurkle , Treas . ; C . S . [ oily , Sec ; C . F .
1 ' oupard , S . D . ; I .,. Cornclissen , J . D . ; W . Ash-Worth , I . G . ; and a goodly sprinkling of members yet unattached to office . The lodge was ' '• lly opened in the first degree , and the minutes "f the previous meeting were read and confirmed ,
alter which the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the three brethren who had received the benefit of Masonic light at the meeting in September—Bros . Cox , J . Knight Smith , and lAott—appeared as candidates for the F . C . degree , having previously proved themselves entitled to
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the privilege . The ceremony concluded , the ballot was then taken with a successful result for four candidates ( a fifth being absent , ) who were anxious to enrol themselves in the Masonic ranks , and accordingly Messrs . C Pantlin , G . Skegg , W . C . Ware , and J . Elmer , were duly
initiated into Ancient Lreemasonry , each candidate , in accordance with an inflexible rule very properly observed in this lodge was introduced separately , and the beautiful and impressive ceremony was most effectivel y delivered by the W . M . in a manner which could not fail in
making a lasting impresssion on the minds of those thus introduced into a new world ( to them ) under his auspices . Bro . Smith is an enthusiast in Freemasonry , in the highest and holiest sense of the word , and the language of the sublime
ritual flows from his lips with a fervency and sincerity which can never be forgotten by those who are obligated into the Order at his hands . The ancient charge was afterwards given , and the Bye-laws of the lodge , and also those of the Benevolent Fund were read . The latter are
worthy of especial commendation . At a time when a feeling is spreading widely abroad throughout the Craft , that too much of the lodge funds is diverted from the legitimate , and for which purpose alone Masonry does and ought to exist , it is gratifying to find that this young
lodge is willing , without any pressure from above or without , to institute a proper order of things in its government . The first bve-laws of the Ivy Lodge Benevolent Fund states " that this fund shall be supported by a payment of ten per cent , from every initiation fee , joining fee , and
annual subscription of the lodge . " Another b / e-law allows the Committee to grant an immediate relief to an applicant who might claim the benevolence of tiie lodge , to the extent of ten pounds . ' * He who gives quickly , gives twice " is . a very old and true saying , and the generosity
of this bye-law cannot be too highly commended . Another bye-law provides that when the invested funds amount to one hundred pounds , the surplus money , beyond the floating sum of ten pounds for casualties , in the hands of the Treasurer , shall be applied to make the Ivy Lodge Benevolent Fund Life Governor of all the
Masonic Chanties , a determination which , we hope may be speedily realized . The practice of this lodge is equal to the precept . When the lodge was duly closed some simple and inexpensive refreshments were served , which however proved sufficiently genial to detain the brethren in agreeable converse together until the clock striking
eleven warned them to depart . The next meeting of the lodge ( emergencies excepted ) will be in January next , which is the animal period appointed for election , but this we imagine will be but a mere form , on this occasion , as the brethren of the Ivy Lodge , will never part with their first W . M . on such a short innings .
INSTRUCTION . CONFIDENCE LODGE OK INSTRUCTION . —A meeting of the members of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Railway Tavern , Fencluirch-street , for the pur-,
pose ol woiking tne ill teen sections , ihe \ Y ., \ J . C . V . 1-Iogard , W . M . of Israel Lodge ( No 205 ) , opened the lodge in usual form at 6 . 30 p . m . The work proceeded as follows , viz . : —
i > t section Bro . Cowan 2 nd ,, „ Larlham 3 ' < 1 » » tiny 4 th „ ,, Bingeman ah „ ., Constable
6 th „ „ Larlham 7 th „ „ Bingeman Sth , ,, Posener 91 I 1 ,, „ Constable
10 th „ „ Bingeman nth ,, ,, Larlham i 2 tli „ „ Bingeman 1 , 3 th „ „ Constable I 41 ' » , < - ' ° 13 th „ „ Larlham
The lodge was resumed , and the cordial vote of thanks of the brethren was accorded to the W . M . for his t / Jieiency in presiding , as well as the honorary membership of the lodge for his past services thereto , and which he acknowledged
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in suitable and grateful terms . The thanks of the lodge were also accorded to those brethren who had contributed so largel y to the instruction , and pleasure of those assembled . Bros . J . P .
Child , 385 ; Bingeman , , 55 ; J . Able , jj ; W . H . Lee , 975 ; J . Cowan , 180 , Scotch Constitution , were elected joining members . The lodge was closed at 10 o ' clock , after a very pleasant and instructive evening
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Scotland .
GLASGOW . —St . Muugo Lodge ( No . 27 ) . — This old and hi ghly respected " lodge held its installation meeting in St . Mark ' s Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., the R . W . M ., Bro . G . Sinclair , Treasurer of the Provincial Benevolence-Fund , presiding . Business was commenced bv
the initiation of three gentlemen . The J . W ., Bro . D . Butler , having been unanimously elected to fill the chair , he was presented by Bro . G . McDonald , R . W . M . 73 , to Bro . Halkett , P . M ., who acted as Installing Master . On the
re-admission of the brethren to the lodge the new R . W . M . was saluted by about 150 Master Masons , who had come to grace his installation . At the request of the R . W . M ., his Deputy Master , Bro . A . McTaggart , M . A ., P . G . Sec , then invested and installed the followi ' ivr office
bearers . —Bros . Dugald Butler , R . W . M . ; G . Sinclair , P . M . ; A . McTaggart , D . M ., John Penny , S . M . ; W . MeCall , S . W . Dr . Mclnnes , J . W . ; W . B . Paterson , Sec ; T . Lockhead , Treas . ; G . McComb S . D . ; John Armour , J . D . ; Rev . McLeck , Chap . ; \ . R . Wilson , V . C .:
T . Mmr , B . U . ; Grange , Kirklaud , Reid , Miller , and Bith , Stewards ; W . Albion , Dr . of Music ; Brodie , I . G . ; T . Cameron , O . G . ; Dr . S . Buchanan , Surgeon . On the entrance of the T yler , Bro . J . Rankin , who is now Ss years of age , Bro . McTag-Kart in irraceful terms alluded to the loiisr and
faithful service he had rendered to the Lodge , and expressed his conviction that every member of the Lodge would be only too happy to lend their aid to make his last days as peaceful and plenteous as ho should desire . ( Cheers ) . The lodge was then placed in the hands of the J . W . for
refreshments . On the dais , supporting the R . W . M ., we observed Bros . G . Lincoln , P . M . ; J . Bain , P . M . 3 ; Rev . G . Wilson , Chaplain 27 ; Rev . B . Portteous , 27 ; J . B . Paterson , Sec . 27 ; J . Alain , Treas . ; G . M'Donald , R . W . M . 7 . ;; A . M'Taggart , P . G . S . ; T .
Halket , P . M . 102 P . G . T . ; C . Wilson , R . W . M ., 219 ; and W . Bassett , 27 . The Chairman , having given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts proposed "The health of the I . P . M ., and the retiring officers of the Lodge , " Bro . R . Eraser sang a song he had composed in honour of the
retiring Master , which elicited unbounded applause . Bro . Sinclair in the course of his reply stated the three years during which he had filled that chair had been the most happy of his life , and the evenings he had spent in St . Mungo ' s were the most pleasant of that time . This he
attributed to the kindness with which all his efforts for the good of the lodge had been met and the Mippoit he had received from all the officers ot the Lodge , lie had also to return thanks to Bros . Bain , M'Taggart and Halket for their kindness , on many occasions during that period , when
they filled the duties ol his office for him . ( Cheers . ) Before sitting down he would propose " The Health ol Bro . l ' orteous , " who after an absence from the city of eleven years , had come amongst them to-night . The Rev . J . l ' orteous said it afforded him a trreat deal of
pleasure as a clergyman of the Church of England to attend there that night , for though a true son of that Church , he was yet quite as true a son of St . Mungo , and he held that a clergyman was never out of his place or out of his duty . vhile attending a Masonic Lodge , for the tenets though few , were fit to be
given m any church , and no man need desire higher praise to have recorded that he was a perfect , true , and honest Mason . ( Cheers . ) The R . W . M . gave the " Three Initiates . " Bro . Marr responded , staling thai as a native of the city , a '' Glasgow chapie , " lie was proud to be admitted amongst the Sons of St . Mungo . The S . W . gave the " Visiting Brethren , " responded by
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on the square , " I could under no circumstances have consented to stop to the banquet . ( App lause . ) I did what I thought would be the graceful thing , at once retired from the lodge , and on the next [ morning sent to Bro . Salmon , the W . M . of the lodge , an invitation to attend
here to-night as my visitor . ( Applause . ) He writes me regretting that he has a previous engagement—an answer that I might hare anticipated . I can only say , in the language of Moses of old " I have seen this people , and behold it is a stiff-necked people . " ( Laughter . ) While the
Book of Constitutions enjoins on Masters and Wardens to visit other lodges as often as they conveniently can , in order that the sf . me usages andcustoms may beobservedthroughouttheCraft , and a good understanding cultivated amongst Freemasons—it strikes me that the refusal
to permit a W . M . of a lodge access to the Middlesex Lodge because his introducer is not in attendance to vouch for him , is a breach of Masonic law , and as such should be brought under the notice of the brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) I did myself the pleasure of inviting
Bro . Kenning here to-night that I might prevail on him to print my observations , but as he is W . M ., of No . I Mark Lodge , he wished to be present at the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons , which meets to-night , he is unavoidably absent from our festive meeting . His journal ,
by far the best that ever appeared in connection with the Craft , has a great circulation ; a distinguished brother present , who writes shorthand , is taking down my remarks , and I hope they may have the effect of preventing the repetition of a
proceeding so inimical to the interests of our noble Order . ( Applause . ) After some excellent speeches and songs , the brethren adjourned till the first Tuesday in February , after spending a most enjoyable evening .
SUNDERLAND . —Fcnwick Lodge . ( No . 13 S 9 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , 21 st ult ., for the purpose of insta lling Bro . John Bell as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . Bro . W . II . Crookes , Provincial Grand Secretary and W . M ., having placed Bro . Bell in
the chair of K . S . and tendered the congratulations of the brethren , the W . M . proceeded to invest the officers for the year , viz : —Bros . W . H . Crooks , as I . P . M . ; T . Riley , S . W . ; Bro . F . Maddison , ] . W . ; 11 . Hudson , Treasurer ; W . Beattie , Secretary ; George Clark , S . D . ; A . S .
Fox , J . D . ; A . Lee , I . G . ; M . Douglas , P . M .. So , P . Prov . G . J . D ., as Hon . Tyler ; J . S Nicholson , Steward . The brethren afterwards , dined together at the Palatine Hotel , where a banquet of the most recherche description was provided by Mr . and Mrs . Thompson . Under the
presidency of the W . M ., the fullest justice was done to the various delicacies . Amongst those present were P . M . ' s W . H . Crookes , R . Humphrey , R . W . Halfknight , John Tillman , T . Elwen , P . G . Hoistendahl , R . Hudson , R . Liddell , J . Stainsby ; and many members from
St . John , No . 80 ; Phoenix , No . 94 ; Palatine , No . 97 ; Williamson , No . 949 ; St . John No . 1 75 . G 2 enock was also represented . During 1 he evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . A novel feature was the introduction of a truly Masonic song , composed and set
to music in honour of Bro . Walter Beattie , the Words by Bro . W . Allen , and the music by Angelo Forrest . IVY LODGE ( NO . I 441 ) . —The second regular meeting of this lately consecrated lodge was held on Tuesday , the 18 th ult ., at Bro . Laxton ' s , the
Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge-road . The W . M ., Bro . Charles Smith , assumed the chair at six o ' clock punctually , at which hour there were present . —Bros . G . Mattock , S . W . ; J . T . Cantle , J . W . ; John Noke , Acting I . P . M . ; K Thurkle , Treas . ; C . S . [ oily , Sec ; C . F .
1 ' oupard , S . D . ; I .,. Cornclissen , J . D . ; W . Ash-Worth , I . G . ; and a goodly sprinkling of members yet unattached to office . The lodge was ' '• lly opened in the first degree , and the minutes "f the previous meeting were read and confirmed ,
alter which the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the three brethren who had received the benefit of Masonic light at the meeting in September—Bros . Cox , J . Knight Smith , and lAott—appeared as candidates for the F . C . degree , having previously proved themselves entitled to
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the privilege . The ceremony concluded , the ballot was then taken with a successful result for four candidates ( a fifth being absent , ) who were anxious to enrol themselves in the Masonic ranks , and accordingly Messrs . C Pantlin , G . Skegg , W . C . Ware , and J . Elmer , were duly
initiated into Ancient Lreemasonry , each candidate , in accordance with an inflexible rule very properly observed in this lodge was introduced separately , and the beautiful and impressive ceremony was most effectivel y delivered by the W . M . in a manner which could not fail in
making a lasting impresssion on the minds of those thus introduced into a new world ( to them ) under his auspices . Bro . Smith is an enthusiast in Freemasonry , in the highest and holiest sense of the word , and the language of the sublime
ritual flows from his lips with a fervency and sincerity which can never be forgotten by those who are obligated into the Order at his hands . The ancient charge was afterwards given , and the Bye-laws of the lodge , and also those of the Benevolent Fund were read . The latter are
worthy of especial commendation . At a time when a feeling is spreading widely abroad throughout the Craft , that too much of the lodge funds is diverted from the legitimate , and for which purpose alone Masonry does and ought to exist , it is gratifying to find that this young
lodge is willing , without any pressure from above or without , to institute a proper order of things in its government . The first bve-laws of the Ivy Lodge Benevolent Fund states " that this fund shall be supported by a payment of ten per cent , from every initiation fee , joining fee , and
annual subscription of the lodge . " Another b / e-law allows the Committee to grant an immediate relief to an applicant who might claim the benevolence of tiie lodge , to the extent of ten pounds . ' * He who gives quickly , gives twice " is . a very old and true saying , and the generosity
of this bye-law cannot be too highly commended . Another bye-law provides that when the invested funds amount to one hundred pounds , the surplus money , beyond the floating sum of ten pounds for casualties , in the hands of the Treasurer , shall be applied to make the Ivy Lodge Benevolent Fund Life Governor of all the
Masonic Chanties , a determination which , we hope may be speedily realized . The practice of this lodge is equal to the precept . When the lodge was duly closed some simple and inexpensive refreshments were served , which however proved sufficiently genial to detain the brethren in agreeable converse together until the clock striking
eleven warned them to depart . The next meeting of the lodge ( emergencies excepted ) will be in January next , which is the animal period appointed for election , but this we imagine will be but a mere form , on this occasion , as the brethren of the Ivy Lodge , will never part with their first W . M . on such a short innings .
INSTRUCTION . CONFIDENCE LODGE OK INSTRUCTION . —A meeting of the members of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Railway Tavern , Fencluirch-street , for the pur-,
pose ol woiking tne ill teen sections , ihe \ Y ., \ J . C . V . 1-Iogard , W . M . of Israel Lodge ( No 205 ) , opened the lodge in usual form at 6 . 30 p . m . The work proceeded as follows , viz . : —
i > t section Bro . Cowan 2 nd ,, „ Larlham 3 ' < 1 » » tiny 4 th „ ,, Bingeman ah „ ., Constable
6 th „ „ Larlham 7 th „ „ Bingeman Sth , ,, Posener 91 I 1 ,, „ Constable
10 th „ „ Bingeman nth ,, ,, Larlham i 2 tli „ „ Bingeman 1 , 3 th „ „ Constable I 41 ' » , < - ' ° 13 th „ „ Larlham
The lodge was resumed , and the cordial vote of thanks of the brethren was accorded to the W . M . for his t / Jieiency in presiding , as well as the honorary membership of the lodge for his past services thereto , and which he acknowledged
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in suitable and grateful terms . The thanks of the lodge were also accorded to those brethren who had contributed so largel y to the instruction , and pleasure of those assembled . Bros . J . P .
Child , 385 ; Bingeman , , 55 ; J . Able , jj ; W . H . Lee , 975 ; J . Cowan , 180 , Scotch Constitution , were elected joining members . The lodge was closed at 10 o ' clock , after a very pleasant and instructive evening
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —St . Muugo Lodge ( No . 27 ) . — This old and hi ghly respected " lodge held its installation meeting in St . Mark ' s Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., the R . W . M ., Bro . G . Sinclair , Treasurer of the Provincial Benevolence-Fund , presiding . Business was commenced bv
the initiation of three gentlemen . The J . W ., Bro . D . Butler , having been unanimously elected to fill the chair , he was presented by Bro . G . McDonald , R . W . M . 73 , to Bro . Halkett , P . M ., who acted as Installing Master . On the
re-admission of the brethren to the lodge the new R . W . M . was saluted by about 150 Master Masons , who had come to grace his installation . At the request of the R . W . M ., his Deputy Master , Bro . A . McTaggart , M . A ., P . G . Sec , then invested and installed the followi ' ivr office
bearers . —Bros . Dugald Butler , R . W . M . ; G . Sinclair , P . M . ; A . McTaggart , D . M ., John Penny , S . M . ; W . MeCall , S . W . Dr . Mclnnes , J . W . ; W . B . Paterson , Sec ; T . Lockhead , Treas . ; G . McComb S . D . ; John Armour , J . D . ; Rev . McLeck , Chap . ; \ . R . Wilson , V . C .:
T . Mmr , B . U . ; Grange , Kirklaud , Reid , Miller , and Bith , Stewards ; W . Albion , Dr . of Music ; Brodie , I . G . ; T . Cameron , O . G . ; Dr . S . Buchanan , Surgeon . On the entrance of the T yler , Bro . J . Rankin , who is now Ss years of age , Bro . McTag-Kart in irraceful terms alluded to the loiisr and
faithful service he had rendered to the Lodge , and expressed his conviction that every member of the Lodge would be only too happy to lend their aid to make his last days as peaceful and plenteous as ho should desire . ( Cheers ) . The lodge was then placed in the hands of the J . W . for
refreshments . On the dais , supporting the R . W . M ., we observed Bros . G . Lincoln , P . M . ; J . Bain , P . M . 3 ; Rev . G . Wilson , Chaplain 27 ; Rev . B . Portteous , 27 ; J . B . Paterson , Sec . 27 ; J . Alain , Treas . ; G . M'Donald , R . W . M . 7 . ;; A . M'Taggart , P . G . S . ; T .
Halket , P . M . 102 P . G . T . ; C . Wilson , R . W . M ., 219 ; and W . Bassett , 27 . The Chairman , having given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts proposed "The health of the I . P . M ., and the retiring officers of the Lodge , " Bro . R . Eraser sang a song he had composed in honour of the
retiring Master , which elicited unbounded applause . Bro . Sinclair in the course of his reply stated the three years during which he had filled that chair had been the most happy of his life , and the evenings he had spent in St . Mungo ' s were the most pleasant of that time . This he
attributed to the kindness with which all his efforts for the good of the lodge had been met and the Mippoit he had received from all the officers ot the Lodge , lie had also to return thanks to Bros . Bain , M'Taggart and Halket for their kindness , on many occasions during that period , when
they filled the duties ol his office for him . ( Cheers . ) Before sitting down he would propose " The Health ol Bro . l ' orteous , " who after an absence from the city of eleven years , had come amongst them to-night . The Rev . J . l ' orteous said it afforded him a trreat deal of
pleasure as a clergyman of the Church of England to attend there that night , for though a true son of that Church , he was yet quite as true a son of St . Mungo , and he held that a clergyman was never out of his place or out of his duty . vhile attending a Masonic Lodge , for the tenets though few , were fit to be
given m any church , and no man need desire higher praise to have recorded that he was a perfect , true , and honest Mason . ( Cheers . ) The R . W . M . gave the " Three Initiates . " Bro . Marr responded , staling thai as a native of the city , a '' Glasgow chapie , " lie was proud to be admitted amongst the Sons of St . Mungo . The S . W . gave the " Visiting Brethren , " responded by