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R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 75 RoyalArch 77 Scotland 77 C ORRESPONDENCE : — The Convivial Board ,. ,,, 78 Lodge Reports 78
Lodge Banquets and Payment by the Consumers ... 78 Masonic Relics 78 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 79 Rights of Visiting Brethren 79 Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Seaham Harbour ... 79 Bro . Constable ' s Draw 79 Our Masonic Charities 80 The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , 81
The Grand Lodge of Canada and Quebec 81 Weekly Summary of News 81 Reviews c 81 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 8 a Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Berwick-on-Tweed ... 84 Masonic Notes and Queries 84 Lodge Meetings for next week 84 Advertisements 24 , 75 , 80 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88
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BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , Bolton , on Monday , 2 nd February . The lodge was opened in form at 6 o ' clock , when there were present Bros . Wm . Slater , W . M . ; James Walker , S . W . ; W . H .
Horrocks , J . W . ; John Sharpies , Treasurer ; Edwin Ainsworth , Secretary ; R . Knill Freeman S . D . ; James Brown , J . D . ; Samuel Crowther , I . G . j James Walsh , Organist ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . G Deacon ; John Robinson , S . Isherwood , James Newton , R . W . Knowles , James Pilkington , P . M . j Walter Pennington ,
W . M . 678 j James Heap , 1170 , and others . The minutes ot the previous meeting were read and approved . For practice of the officers the lodge was opened up to the third degree and closed down to the 1 st . A portion ofthe antient charges having been read , the lodge was finally closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
HULL . —Humber Lodge . ( No . 57 ) . —The members of this old and influential lodge held their annual charity ball , in the public room , on Friday , the 30 th Jan ., which resulted in one of the most numerous and enjoyable gatherings which has ever taken place under the auspices of
this lodge . The ball was under the patronage of the Mayor ( Bro . John L . Seaton ) , the Sheriff ( Bro . Charles Wells ) , the Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , K . G ., M . W . G . M . of England , the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the W . Bro . J . P . Bell , M . D ., S . G . D . of England , and
P . D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire ; Bro . C . S ykes , M . P ., P . S . P . G . W . ; Bro . C . M . Norwood , M . P . ; Bro . J . W . Pease , M . P . ; Bro . A . Bannister , J . P ., P . M . 37 , P . P . G . D . ; and Bro . Taylor , . JP ., W . M . 1447 . The W . M ., officers , and brethren of the other Hull lodges , together
with those ofthe " St Germain ' s " Lodge , Selby , * ' St . Matthew ' s " Lodge , Barton , and " Sykes " Lodge , Driffield , also appeared on the list of patrons ; and it was not surprising that , with such distinguished countenance and support , the event should have been regarded with so much pleasurable interest . The visitors be ? an to
arrive at nine o clock , and the constant rattle of carriages along Albion-street told of a numerous company of ladies and gentlemen who had accepted the invitation of the committee to take part in the pleasures of their annual assembly . On entering the ball-room , at eleven o ' clock , a
scene of great splendour presented itself The interior of the public-rooms is so elegantly decorated that little extraneous aid was needed in that department , but the silk bannerets displayed ° n the scarlet facade of the orchestra , while mirrors were placed in the recesses , and the lounges round
the room were draped with crimson cloth , which imparted to the hall a warm and cozy appearance . A company of about 170 ladies and gentlemen had assembled , including many visits Irom the neighbourhood , and it was at once evident , from the air of comfort and luxury that prevailed , that pleasure was the order of the night
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The members ofthe Craft appeared in full Masonic costume , whilst the officers of the naval reserve forces wore their uniforms , and the rich colours ofthe ladies ' attire combined to make up a spectacle of surpassing gaiety and animation . The Worshipful Masters of the Kingston and
Minerva Lodges ( Bros . P . Stromer and H . Haigh ) , together with several of the other officers and members , were present , thus testifying a spirit of fraternity which is an essential feature of the Craft . The three great essentials of an enjoyable ball—namely , good music , good light ,
and a good floor—were all present . The latter had been covered with white holland , which besides preventing dust , presented an admirable surface for the Terpsichorean exercises of the evening . For hours "fair women and brave men' mingled in the picturesque gyrations of
the set dances , or in the more exhilirating waltz or galop , and when " Music arose with its voluptuous swell , " the motto of the party evidently seemed to be " On with the dance ! let joy be uhconfined . " At twelve o ' clock a sumptuous supper was served in one ot the ante-rooms , and
the appearance of the tables elicited the greatest admiration , adorned as they were with elegant vases and epergnes filled with delicious flowers . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Preston , presided at the principal table , Bros . Dr . Hay , P . M ., and W . Kemp , P . M .,
filling the chairs at the side tables , while the S . W ., Bro . Boggot , assisted by the Deacons , officiated as Vice-chairmen . The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured , and the " Health of the Worshipful Master of the Humber Lodge'' was drunk with great applause . Bro . Henry Preston
suitably acknowledged the compliment paid to him . After supper dancing was resumed with equal , if not greater zest , and was continued until an early hour in the morning , it being the unanimous opinion of all present that this was one of the most successful and brilliant
gatherings ever witnessed in Hull in connection with the Masonic order . During the evening Bro . J . L . Seaton and a party of his friends entered the ball-room , and they were received with every manifestation of welcome , the Mayor remaining some time , and seeming to take a warm interest
in the proceedings . One of the ante-rooms adjoining the ball-room was handsomely fitted up as a retiring chamber for those who wished to rest during the intervals of the dance ; and tables , chairs , and lounges were comfortably disposed about the apartment b y Bro . Geo .
Leggot ( Messrs . Audos and Leggot , Paragonstreet ) . Bro . J . Walker ably discharged his duties as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Haigh as Master of Ceremonies . KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on
Wednesday , Jan . 28 th , at the Masonic Rooms , Stramongate . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Rauthmell , was supported by Bros . Joseph Birtley , S . W . ; F . C . Grayson , J . W . ; R . J . Nelson , Hon . Sec ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Jas . Gooding , S . D . ; Thos . Cooper , I . G . ; G . McKay ,
W . H . Akerigg , Thos . A . P . Strouvelle , D . Cleary , Tyler . The lodge was opened in the first and second degrees . Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., & c , then took the chair , at the invitation of the W . M ., and Bro . Strouvelle claiming preferment , and giving proof of proficiency , was
entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , Bro . Strouvelle , re-admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The degree was given in ample form , and the brethren evinced the greatest interest in the working . The lodge was closed down and the
brethren adjourned until the morrow , when they met at three o ' clock to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Joseph Bintley , and to celebrate the festival of St . John the Divine . There was an unusually large gathering of brethren , and its composition went to prove that Masonry knows no parties ,
either political or religious . Although the town of Kendal was at the time the scene of a strong political contest , the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Colonel Whitwell , on the one side , and Bro . Saunders , of Wellington Hall , on the other ,
were present , and contributed much to the harmony of the meeting . The lodge was opened punctually at three by the W . M ., Bro . Henry Kauthmell , when the minutes were confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree ,
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when the W . M . invited Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . R ,, to take the chair as Installing Master . Bro . John Holme , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., then presented Bro . Joseph Bintley , S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The presentation was at once attended to , and the ceremony worked in
its amplest form .- After the newly-installed Master had been saluted and proclaimed in the several degrees , and the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren had been delivered , the W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bro . H .
Rauthmell , I . P . M . j J . J . Talbot , S . W . ; Jas . Gooding , J . W . ; Rev . W . Chaplain , M . A ., Chap ; W . Doubleday , Treas . ; F . C . Grayson , Hon . Sec ; T . Cooper , S . D . j W . Cranston , J . D . j J . McKay , I . G . ; and D . Cleary , Tyler . An interesting feature in the proceedings was the
presentation of a gold Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Henry Rauthmell from the brethren whom he had initiated during his year of office . The presentation was made by Bro . McKay . The auditors made their report , which showed , a balance in favour of the lodge of above « £ 8 o .
There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel for the banquet , which was served up in Bro . Barrow ' s best style . The grace before and after meat was said b y the Chaplain . The W . M ., Bro . Jas . Bintley , presided , and was
supported by the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bros . Whitwell , J . Saunders , John Bowes , P . H . D ., F . R . G . S ., S . Gawick , John Holme , H . Rauthmell , Drs . Page , Leeming , Noble , Matthews , and about fifty other brethren . The loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with great
enthutoast the name of Bro . Bowes , it afforded bim pleasure to refer to the able and impressive manner in which that brother had discharged the duties of Installing Master that day . All present had been greatly edified , and none would soon forget their obligations to Bro . Bowes . In
acknowledging the compliment Bro . Bowes assured the brethren that the Prov . G . Master of the neighbouring province of East and West Lancashire and Cheshire had the true interests of Freemasonry at heart . Personally he felt amply repaid for any little sacrifice of time if his
rendering of their beautiful ritual had met with the approval of his brethren . He always felt " at home" in the Union Lodge , No . 129 , and when asked by Bro . Rauthmell to undertake the duty of Installing Master he felt proud to accede to the request . The D . G . Master proposed " The
Health of the W . M . " He had known Bro . Bintley , long and intimatel y , and he was quite sure the brethren had done themselves honour in unanimously electing that brother to the office . The duties of the office were very responsible ones , and he was confident that they would be
discharged in an able and punctual manner . The W . M . said he was very grateful for the warm reception they had given to the toast . He fully appreciated their kindness and would do his best to justify their choice . He hoped ere long they would have a home of their own . He
had prepared plans and he hoped during his year of office to see steps taken to carry out the plans , and then they could meet in their own Masonic Hall . He was a man of deeds more than words , and therefore he would conclude by again thanking the brethren for the handsome
compliment they had paid him . The remaining toasts included " The Past Masters and Officers of No . 129 , " " The Wardens , " "The Visiting Brethren , " responded to b y Bros . Mills , Bell , Godfrey , and others , all of whom spoke of the
p leasure they had experienced in witnessing the ceremony of the day . "The Masonic Charities , " was proposed by Bro . Bowes , and the Tyler ' s toast , most impressively given by the W . Prov . G . Master , brought the interesting proceedings to a close .
LODGB OF ISRAEL ( NO 205 ) . —The members of the above lodge assembled at Cannon-street Hotel , E . G ., on Tuesday the 27 th inst ., to witness thc installation ofthe W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . C . F . Hogard , the W . M . for
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 75 RoyalArch 77 Scotland 77 C ORRESPONDENCE : — The Convivial Board ,. ,,, 78 Lodge Reports 78
Lodge Banquets and Payment by the Consumers ... 78 Masonic Relics 78 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 79 Rights of Visiting Brethren 79 Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Seaham Harbour ... 79 Bro . Constable ' s Draw 79 Our Masonic Charities 80 The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , 81
The Grand Lodge of Canada and Quebec 81 Weekly Summary of News 81 Reviews c 81 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 8 a Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Berwick-on-Tweed ... 84 Masonic Notes and Queries 84 Lodge Meetings for next week 84 Advertisements 24 , 75 , 80 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , Bolton , on Monday , 2 nd February . The lodge was opened in form at 6 o ' clock , when there were present Bros . Wm . Slater , W . M . ; James Walker , S . W . ; W . H .
Horrocks , J . W . ; John Sharpies , Treasurer ; Edwin Ainsworth , Secretary ; R . Knill Freeman S . D . ; James Brown , J . D . ; Samuel Crowther , I . G . j James Walsh , Organist ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . G Deacon ; John Robinson , S . Isherwood , James Newton , R . W . Knowles , James Pilkington , P . M . j Walter Pennington ,
W . M . 678 j James Heap , 1170 , and others . The minutes ot the previous meeting were read and approved . For practice of the officers the lodge was opened up to the third degree and closed down to the 1 st . A portion ofthe antient charges having been read , the lodge was finally closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
HULL . —Humber Lodge . ( No . 57 ) . —The members of this old and influential lodge held their annual charity ball , in the public room , on Friday , the 30 th Jan ., which resulted in one of the most numerous and enjoyable gatherings which has ever taken place under the auspices of
this lodge . The ball was under the patronage of the Mayor ( Bro . John L . Seaton ) , the Sheriff ( Bro . Charles Wells ) , the Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , K . G ., M . W . G . M . of England , the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the W . Bro . J . P . Bell , M . D ., S . G . D . of England , and
P . D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire ; Bro . C . S ykes , M . P ., P . S . P . G . W . ; Bro . C . M . Norwood , M . P . ; Bro . J . W . Pease , M . P . ; Bro . A . Bannister , J . P ., P . M . 37 , P . P . G . D . ; and Bro . Taylor , . JP ., W . M . 1447 . The W . M ., officers , and brethren of the other Hull lodges , together
with those ofthe " St Germain ' s " Lodge , Selby , * ' St . Matthew ' s " Lodge , Barton , and " Sykes " Lodge , Driffield , also appeared on the list of patrons ; and it was not surprising that , with such distinguished countenance and support , the event should have been regarded with so much pleasurable interest . The visitors be ? an to
arrive at nine o clock , and the constant rattle of carriages along Albion-street told of a numerous company of ladies and gentlemen who had accepted the invitation of the committee to take part in the pleasures of their annual assembly . On entering the ball-room , at eleven o ' clock , a
scene of great splendour presented itself The interior of the public-rooms is so elegantly decorated that little extraneous aid was needed in that department , but the silk bannerets displayed ° n the scarlet facade of the orchestra , while mirrors were placed in the recesses , and the lounges round
the room were draped with crimson cloth , which imparted to the hall a warm and cozy appearance . A company of about 170 ladies and gentlemen had assembled , including many visits Irom the neighbourhood , and it was at once evident , from the air of comfort and luxury that prevailed , that pleasure was the order of the night
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The members ofthe Craft appeared in full Masonic costume , whilst the officers of the naval reserve forces wore their uniforms , and the rich colours ofthe ladies ' attire combined to make up a spectacle of surpassing gaiety and animation . The Worshipful Masters of the Kingston and
Minerva Lodges ( Bros . P . Stromer and H . Haigh ) , together with several of the other officers and members , were present , thus testifying a spirit of fraternity which is an essential feature of the Craft . The three great essentials of an enjoyable ball—namely , good music , good light ,
and a good floor—were all present . The latter had been covered with white holland , which besides preventing dust , presented an admirable surface for the Terpsichorean exercises of the evening . For hours "fair women and brave men' mingled in the picturesque gyrations of
the set dances , or in the more exhilirating waltz or galop , and when " Music arose with its voluptuous swell , " the motto of the party evidently seemed to be " On with the dance ! let joy be uhconfined . " At twelve o ' clock a sumptuous supper was served in one ot the ante-rooms , and
the appearance of the tables elicited the greatest admiration , adorned as they were with elegant vases and epergnes filled with delicious flowers . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Preston , presided at the principal table , Bros . Dr . Hay , P . M ., and W . Kemp , P . M .,
filling the chairs at the side tables , while the S . W ., Bro . Boggot , assisted by the Deacons , officiated as Vice-chairmen . The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured , and the " Health of the Worshipful Master of the Humber Lodge'' was drunk with great applause . Bro . Henry Preston
suitably acknowledged the compliment paid to him . After supper dancing was resumed with equal , if not greater zest , and was continued until an early hour in the morning , it being the unanimous opinion of all present that this was one of the most successful and brilliant
gatherings ever witnessed in Hull in connection with the Masonic order . During the evening Bro . J . L . Seaton and a party of his friends entered the ball-room , and they were received with every manifestation of welcome , the Mayor remaining some time , and seeming to take a warm interest
in the proceedings . One of the ante-rooms adjoining the ball-room was handsomely fitted up as a retiring chamber for those who wished to rest during the intervals of the dance ; and tables , chairs , and lounges were comfortably disposed about the apartment b y Bro . Geo .
Leggot ( Messrs . Audos and Leggot , Paragonstreet ) . Bro . J . Walker ably discharged his duties as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Haigh as Master of Ceremonies . KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on
Wednesday , Jan . 28 th , at the Masonic Rooms , Stramongate . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Rauthmell , was supported by Bros . Joseph Birtley , S . W . ; F . C . Grayson , J . W . ; R . J . Nelson , Hon . Sec ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Jas . Gooding , S . D . ; Thos . Cooper , I . G . ; G . McKay ,
W . H . Akerigg , Thos . A . P . Strouvelle , D . Cleary , Tyler . The lodge was opened in the first and second degrees . Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., & c , then took the chair , at the invitation of the W . M ., and Bro . Strouvelle claiming preferment , and giving proof of proficiency , was
entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , Bro . Strouvelle , re-admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The degree was given in ample form , and the brethren evinced the greatest interest in the working . The lodge was closed down and the
brethren adjourned until the morrow , when they met at three o ' clock to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Joseph Bintley , and to celebrate the festival of St . John the Divine . There was an unusually large gathering of brethren , and its composition went to prove that Masonry knows no parties ,
either political or religious . Although the town of Kendal was at the time the scene of a strong political contest , the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Colonel Whitwell , on the one side , and Bro . Saunders , of Wellington Hall , on the other ,
were present , and contributed much to the harmony of the meeting . The lodge was opened punctually at three by the W . M ., Bro . Henry Kauthmell , when the minutes were confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree ,
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when the W . M . invited Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . R ,, to take the chair as Installing Master . Bro . John Holme , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., then presented Bro . Joseph Bintley , S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The presentation was at once attended to , and the ceremony worked in
its amplest form .- After the newly-installed Master had been saluted and proclaimed in the several degrees , and the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren had been delivered , the W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bro . H .
Rauthmell , I . P . M . j J . J . Talbot , S . W . ; Jas . Gooding , J . W . ; Rev . W . Chaplain , M . A ., Chap ; W . Doubleday , Treas . ; F . C . Grayson , Hon . Sec ; T . Cooper , S . D . j W . Cranston , J . D . j J . McKay , I . G . ; and D . Cleary , Tyler . An interesting feature in the proceedings was the
presentation of a gold Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Henry Rauthmell from the brethren whom he had initiated during his year of office . The presentation was made by Bro . McKay . The auditors made their report , which showed , a balance in favour of the lodge of above « £ 8 o .
There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel for the banquet , which was served up in Bro . Barrow ' s best style . The grace before and after meat was said b y the Chaplain . The W . M ., Bro . Jas . Bintley , presided , and was
supported by the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bros . Whitwell , J . Saunders , John Bowes , P . H . D ., F . R . G . S ., S . Gawick , John Holme , H . Rauthmell , Drs . Page , Leeming , Noble , Matthews , and about fifty other brethren . The loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with great
enthutoast the name of Bro . Bowes , it afforded bim pleasure to refer to the able and impressive manner in which that brother had discharged the duties of Installing Master that day . All present had been greatly edified , and none would soon forget their obligations to Bro . Bowes . In
acknowledging the compliment Bro . Bowes assured the brethren that the Prov . G . Master of the neighbouring province of East and West Lancashire and Cheshire had the true interests of Freemasonry at heart . Personally he felt amply repaid for any little sacrifice of time if his
rendering of their beautiful ritual had met with the approval of his brethren . He always felt " at home" in the Union Lodge , No . 129 , and when asked by Bro . Rauthmell to undertake the duty of Installing Master he felt proud to accede to the request . The D . G . Master proposed " The
Health of the W . M . " He had known Bro . Bintley , long and intimatel y , and he was quite sure the brethren had done themselves honour in unanimously electing that brother to the office . The duties of the office were very responsible ones , and he was confident that they would be
discharged in an able and punctual manner . The W . M . said he was very grateful for the warm reception they had given to the toast . He fully appreciated their kindness and would do his best to justify their choice . He hoped ere long they would have a home of their own . He
had prepared plans and he hoped during his year of office to see steps taken to carry out the plans , and then they could meet in their own Masonic Hall . He was a man of deeds more than words , and therefore he would conclude by again thanking the brethren for the handsome
compliment they had paid him . The remaining toasts included " The Past Masters and Officers of No . 129 , " " The Wardens , " "The Visiting Brethren , " responded to b y Bros . Mills , Bell , Godfrey , and others , all of whom spoke of the
p leasure they had experienced in witnessing the ceremony of the day . "The Masonic Charities , " was proposed by Bro . Bowes , and the Tyler ' s toast , most impressively given by the W . Prov . G . Master , brought the interesting proceedings to a close .
LODGB OF ISRAEL ( NO 205 ) . —The members of the above lodge assembled at Cannon-street Hotel , E . G ., on Tuesday the 27 th inst ., to witness thc installation ofthe W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . C . F . Hogard , the W . M . for