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the first W . M ., and other well-known Oxonians have since succeeded that excellent brother . The Isaac Newton University Lodge , No . S 59 , and the Alma Mater Lodge , Cambridge , of course , are also entitled to insertion , and receive their due share of space , so that this calendar is of more than usual interest to outsiders , so to speak , and has more than a provincial value . From 1 S 75 the sum of £ 3383 2 s . 6 d .

has been sent to the central Masonic Chanties , which is a noble contribution from some 10 lodges , with 500 members now on the roll ; but be it remembered until 1877 ihere were only seven lodges . The roll of P . G . M . 's from 1795 , of D . P . G . M . ' s from 1833 , and of P . G . Officers from 1837 makes a capital and exceedingly valuable compilation for reference . In fact , the calendar is valuable throughout as

respects lodges and all other Masonic bodies , and the Charities of the Order . Copies may be had from the publisher for eighteen pence , and for one shilling more the interesting " History of Freemasonry in Oxfordshire , " by Bro . E . L . Hawkins , M . A ., may also be had , the two publications being all that is needed to trace most historical matters respecting- that Masonic province .

THE FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND

DIRECTORY FOR THE PROVINCE OF DURHAM , 1 S 87 . We congratulate Bro . Hudson , the esteemed Prov . G . Secretary of Durham , on the compilation of one of the most complete and useful Masonic directories in England . Nearly all the information that can possibly be wanted for the provinceis provided most amply in the compact little

, book before us , of some 150 pages , for the members of the 32 lodges , 13 Royal Arch chapters , 11 Mark lodges , three K . T . preceptories , two R . C . chapters , & c . The roll of Prov . G . Officers begins with the Prov . G . Masters from 1735 , then follow the names of the D . Prov . G . Masters from 17 S 8 , and the other Prov . G . Officers from that year , so that a century of officers ' appointments in the Prov . G .

Lodge is thus duly chronicled . Those of the Prov . Grand Chapter are given from 1834 , when the revered Earl of Durham was the Grand Superintendent . We note that Bro . Hudson styles the office Provincial Grand Superintendent , but the addition is not constitutional , and lessens the dignify of the title . The tables are ably and most compactly arranged , which show the numbers , names ,

places of meeting , days of meeting , and Festivals of all the lodges and chapters , compressed within three pages . The lists furnish full particulars of the officers , Past Masters , dates of warrants , number of members , & c ., of all the lodges and other organisations in the province , the provincial rank ( if any ) being carefully noted , and the joining Past Masters duly particularized , after the names

of those who have served in the chair , & c . The senior lodge is No . 48 , Gateshead , of the year 1 735 . Five lodges have centenary jewel warrants , viz ., No . 48 , Gateshead ; No . 79 , Sunderland ; No . in , Darlington ; No . 124 , Durham ; and No . 240 , South Shields . One of the Royal Arch chapters has just completed its centenary ; Concord , Durham , whose history has been written by Bro . Logan ,

the Prov . G . Registrar of Durham , and another chapter dates from the year 178 S . Would Bro . Hudson kindly inform us of the origin and character of the " Knights ' Grand Cross of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem " held at Newcastle ? We see that there is a Grand Superintendent , Most Illustrious Grand Master , Commanders , & c . No list of voters is given for the Charities , but other interesting particulars are afforded , as also relative to the " Durham

Masonic Educational Fund . " The total voting power for the Central Masonic Charities is 1738 votes . From 1876 the sum of nearly £ 3900 has been sent by the Stewards , so that the brethrtn have done handsomely , and deserve all the honours thereby attained , as representing one of the best managed provinces in England ; though we are bound to state that much remains yet to be done as respects the voting power of the province .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft jlasonrg , FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . G . Coop , W . M . ; Hudson , S . W . ; Hakim , J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Weisler , J . D . ; Langdale and Cursons , Stewards ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx .,

P . M . ; Fromholtz , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bio . R . C . H . Davidson , 1503 , was , by request of his W . M ., raised to the Degree of a M . M . The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . VV . Ryan , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was ably initiated by the W . M . into

Craft mysteries . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment . A few toasts were subsequently given , and the brethren adjourned . The winter session of the lodge , now closed for the summer recess , under the presidency of Bro . G . Coop has been a most prosperous and happy one .

JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when the following brethren were present : Bros . Wall , W . M . ; Lyon , S . W . ; Bottibol , J . W . ; James Lyon , Treas . ; L . Lazarus , P . M ., Sec . ; Gardener , S . D . ;

Dodson , P . M ., D . C ; Saquai , l . G . ; Dewsnap , I . P . M . ; Spiegel , Meyer , Martin , M . Alexander , and numerous other brethren . Visitors : Bros . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; John Ridler , 219 ; J . Jones , 866 ; W . Banbery , 217 ; W . Shurmar , P . M . 1471 ; E . A . Beer , 1471 ; S . Spaller , 1677 ; T . Berg , 1613 ; G . Gray , 1900 ; and Alf . Jacob ,

1479 . Ihe lodge being opened and minutes confirmed , Mr . George Chamberlain was initiated into the Order . Bros . Garrard , Pluckrose , Ansell , Cohen , and Waller , were passed to the Second Degree . Bros . Mitchell , Lyon , Lowrie , Rosenberg , and Bernstein , were raised to the Third Degree . Two petitions were then presented to be recommended to Grand Lodge , for relief , but only one was deemed worthy and necessary , another brother was handsomely

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relieved by the brethren of the lodge . The Secretary read the circular letter from the Earl of Carnarvon , respecting the Jubilee Festival , when it was proposed by Bro . Spiegel , P . M ., that those who had a wish to go , to give their names to the Secretary , and to ballot for the live tickets , which was agreed to ; numerous brethren expressed their wish to go , so that the Lodge of Joppa will be properly represented .

The lodge was then closed and adjourned , and 62 brethren sat down to a most excellent banquet , which , by the new arrangement by the proprietor , gave general satisfaction , and I must not omit to mention the Champagne which they put on the table was generally appreciated , in

fact , the best any house in London could provide . The usual loyal and the other toasts being proposed and responded to respectively , and capital musical entertainment was provided by the W . M ., under the management of Bro . Van Norden , the excellent veteran Organist , the brethren parted at a very late hour , highly pleased and satisfied .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The first meeting since the installation and investment of officers was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The W . M ., Bro . Edward Shewbrooks presided , and was supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . W . M . Pybus , I . P . M . ; J . Moult , P . M . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . ; John Wood , P . M . ;

Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M . ; R . Wightman , P . M . ; W . Dalrymple , S . W . ; Wm . Brown , J . VV . ; W . F . Raeburn , Sec ; T . Thompson , S . D . ; William Richardson , J . D . ; Rev . Wm . Bowker , Chap . ; H . F . Dryden , l . G . ; M . R . Wright and E . Carr , Stivds . j R . Ferry , Org . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amongst the

other members and visitors present were Bros . VV . J . Jobson , G . C . Potts , R . Swanson , VV . J . Campbell , C . Green , W . Stafford , J . T . Harrison , VV . M . 481 ; John Spearman , P . M . 4 S 1 ; Robt . Hudson , P . G . Sec . ; A . M . Loades , P . M . 24 ; G . N . Patterson , Sec . 424 ; W . J . Pattison , 1427 ; J . Shaw , J . S . 24 ; H . Geipel , 1427 ; J . W . Kobson , S . D . 1342 ; S . Gilham , Sec . 541 ; and others .

Alter the formal opening business , Mr . W . H . Tillar ( elected at last meeting ) was duly initiated by the W . M ., and the working tools and charge were given by the J . W . Bros . Campbell , Glassman , and Gardner were afterwards passed as F . C . 's by the W . M . The implements and charge of the Degree being given by the S . W . The manner in

which the W . M . and officers performed their duties was highly creditable and gave great satisfaction . Other business having been transacted , and the " Hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren tendered , the lodge was closed , when an adjournment was made to the refreshment room .

LEICESTER . —Commercial Lodge ( No . 1391 ) . —The annual festival and installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . The meeting was a great success , and largely attended by the brethren of the lodge and visiting Provincial Grand Officers and other members of the Fraternity in this and neighbouring provinces . Lodge was duly opened by

the W . iVI ., Bro . J . E . Beazeley , assisted by Bros . S . Knight , S . W . ; K . B . Starkey , J . W . j J . G . Bower , J . D . ; J . Widdowson , Sec ; and O . Jones , l . G . Amongst those present were Bros . VV . Kelley , P . P . G . M . ; S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . C . Henton Wood , Prov . G . Sec , P . M . 1560 ; F . B . Wilmer , W . M . 202 S , P . G . S . of W . j C . J . Wilkinson , P . M . 1391 , P . G . D . C ; J . H .

Marshall , P . M . 1007 , P . A . G . D . C ; J . H . Thompson , P . M . 1265 , P . S . G . D . ; J . G . Murdin , S . W . 523 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; F . J . Baines , P . M . 523 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Miles J . Walker , P . M . 1265 , P . P . S . G . W . ; E . Watson , P . M , 1391 and 20 S 1 , P . P . J . G . D . ; R . L . Gibson , P . M . 1007 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Bland , P . M . 731 , P . P . J . G . D . Derbyshire ; E . Horne , I . P . M . 731 ; J . Metcalfe , 2028 ,- W . H . Barrow

P . G . Org ., S . D . 523 ; W . H . Lead , VV . M . 2081 ; J . Cleaver , P . M . 279 ; C E . Stretton , W . M . 279 , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Macaulay , W . M . 1500 ; C . Lowenstein , W . M . 1007 ; G . Newsome , W . M . 523 ; Jno . L . West , W . M . 432 ; W . Duncan , 279 ; A . Lawrence , J . B . Waring , Sec ; and W . Bream , of 523 ; H . G . Marriott , 202 S ; W . Skinner , 1 405 ; A . Rawson , 202 S ; W . R .

Deeping , 279 ; J . Shinn , P . M . 737 ; R . R . Blackwell , 1560 ; T . Corcoran and W . H . Silverthorne , J . D . 1007 ; H . J . Todd , 442 ; J . Chisman , 275 ; T . Coltman , S . W . 1265 ; F . G . Boden , S . W . 779 ; C . Hemvood , J . Guntrip , A . C . Foulds , 1007 ; G . Jackson , 1007 ; J . Marshall , A . Chambers , J . E . Vary , C . H . Archer , G . Scampton , G . E . Barton , G . J . B . Worthy , T .

Smith , 1 . A . Harrold , A . Richards , J . S . Perkins , Hall , Minson , and Talbot . After the preliminary business was disposed of , Bro . S . Knight was installed into the chair of K . S . as Master of the lodge , and was saluted as such by the brethren in the customary manner . The duties of Installing Master were performed by the retiring Master of the lodge , Bro . J . E .

Beazeley , in a most able and efficient manner , he likewise gave the numerous charges to the newly-installed Master . The able performance of these onerous duties by Bro . J . E . Beazeley , fittingly marked the close of a very successful year of office . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers , of whom the following are the names : Bros . I . E . Beazeley , I . P . M . ; R . B . Starkey , S . W . ; W . W . Vincent ,

J . VV . ; Rev . W . R . Hurd , Chap . ; C . Oliver , P . M . 1007 , treasurer ; J . G . Bower , Secretary ; T . S . Ashwell , S . D . ; II . Howe , J . D . ; J . Harrison , P . M ., D . C . ; G . 0 . Marshall , Org . ; A . Fergusson , I . G . j J . W . Beazeley and A . Chambers , Stewards . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren afterwards dined together in the banqueting room , when

about eighty sat down , under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . S . Knight . Bro . Kelley , P . P . G . M ., the " Father of Masonry" of the province , responded to the toast of "The M . W . G . M . and Grand Lodge of England , " and expressed the great pleasure he had in being present , and the pleasure he had derived from the admirable working in the lodge . He

expressed also his delight at the success of the lodge in the past year , and cordially wished a like prosperity under the rule of the new Master . " The Health of the W . M ., and Success to the Commercial Lodge" was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . E . Beazeley , who , in doing so , eulogized his successor , and expressed the pleasure he had experienced during his year of office , and acknowledged the assistance he had received

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from the officers , Past Masters , and the brethren of the lodge , and hoped that Bio . Knight would have as pleasant and pleasurable year as he had done , the close ot Wi . ich he regarded with regret . The Worshipful Master , in response , thanked the I . P . M . for the kindly way in which he had proposed the tuast , and

the brethren lor the cordial reception ot it . He promised to do all that was possible on his part to make the coming year equal to any 01 its predecessors . The other usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the very pleasant evening- was further enlivened by music and recitations given by the brethren .

HAMPTON COURT—Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —An emergency meeting ot this prosperous lodge was held on the 30 th ult . The chair was occupied by Bro . H . Pritchard , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Dr . Oswald , S . W . j R . M . Jones , P . M ., as J . W . ; Cubitt , Treasurer ; Levander , Secretary ; Hutchison , S . D . ; VV . Hicklin , J . D . ; Rev . W . S . Moses , Chaplain ; A . Hicklin , I . G . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . M . ; C . J . Wallis , P . M . ; H .

G . Buckley , C . E . Cassal , J . T . Wright , W . J . Morris , and John Gilbert , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . H . W . Pntchett , J . D . 1261 ; G . Harding , P . M . 123 S ; E . T . Smith , 1765 ; and J . Kilt , 1791 . 1 he lodge having been opened in due form , a ballot was taken for Bio . W . J . Morris , No . 72 , which proved unanimously favourable . Bro . J . T . Wiight was then passed to

the Second Degree in a most able and impressive manner by the W . M ., who also gave the explanation ot the tracing board . The W . M . having declared his intention of repiesenting the lodge at the ensuing Festival of the Girls ' School , thesum of ten guineas was unanimously voted to be put on his list as Steward . Notice of motion for making certain alterations in the

by-laws was given by the Secretary , alter which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , where an ample repast awaited them , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Sadler . A most pleasant evening was spent , under the genial presidency of the highly esteemed W . M . The enjoyment of the brethren was much enhanced by some excellent singing .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This influential lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 23 rd ultimo . Among those present were Brc « . A . H . Gurney , VV . M . ; Lieut .-Col . Cuming , acting S . W . ; E . Jenkins , J . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders ,

M . A ., P . P . G . Lhap . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; Capt . A . Bunn , S . D . ; Major-Gen . Cuming , P . G . S . Wales , & c , acting l . G . ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; W . laylor , P . P . G . W ., Middx ., P . M . ; J . T . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx ., I . P . M . ; and others .

Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . Davidson was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., and Bro . Coombs was raised to the Third Degree by the I . P . M ., both ceremonies being well performed . The sum of five guineas was voted to the list

ot the VV . M . as Steward for the K . M . I , tor Boys . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were duly honoured .

STAINDROP . —Rose of Raby Lodge ( No , 1650 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Scarth Memoiial Hall , on Tuesday , 26 th ult . The chair was occupied by Bro . K . Foster , W . M ., who was supported by his officers . The lod ge was opened indue form , and the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . C . D . Hill Drury , M . D . P . M . 85 P . P . G . R .

, , ( Norfolk ) then took the chair , and Bro John Robinson , the W . M . elect , was presented and installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed as follows : Bros . John Fawcett , S . VV . ; J . P . Daley , J . W . ; M . Bradley , S . D . ; C . H . Sharp , J . D . ; T . Neiison , I . G . J and 'Ihos . Pyburn , Tyler . Ihe Installing Master then delivered the usual addresses , at the close of which he

received the hearty thanks of the brethren for the able way in which he had rendered the impressive ritual . Bro . Dr . Hill Drury has been the Installing Master at this lodge for three years in succession . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Ljueen's Head Hotel , to celebrate their annual Festival , " at which they were joined by a large contingent of brethren from the Uarlington and Balmoral Castle Lodges .

LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . i ° 75 ) - —With the earnestness which so largely characterises the natives of the Principality , the members of the above lodge ( largely composed of Welsh brethren ) , consecrated about 10 years ago , have shown the true spirit of Masonry in connection with their history , standing almost first amongst lodges in the province in their contributions to the

various Masonic Charitable Institutions . During the past year no less a sum than £ 112 was given to these benevolent schemes , and the accounts show a balance to the credit of the lodge of about £ 100 . At the installation meeting on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , the chair was taken by Bro . James Williams , W . M ., who was suooorted bv Bros .

T . H . W . Walker , P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Hughes , P . M . ; W . li . Coxon , P . M . ; T . Evans , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Hughes , Sec ; John Lewis , S . W . ; b . Sleight , J . W . ; O . J . Rowlands , Asst . Sec . ; David Williams , J . D . ; 0 . J . Davies , I . G . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . E . George , P . M . 1356 ; John Lees , P . M . 135 6 ; B .

Holgate , W . M . 1356 ; Ihomas Delamere , P . M . 1620 ; «• H . Hughes , J . W . 1356 ; J . Wood , 1004 ; J . M . Page , W . M . 292 ; W . H . Cook , W . M . ion ; Joseph Queen , W . M . 2042 ; R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . PS . G . D . ; R . Martin , P . P . G . T . ; J . Hawkins , W . M . 21 C ; Hartley Wilson , S . W . 1356 ; T . Sowden , S . W . 78 G ; JA . Hignett , S . S . 1393 ; A . Cornett , 786 ; and others . , ,

The chair was , alter the preliminary business , handed over to Bro . D . Kellett Smith , the senior P . M . of the lodge . who most effectively installed the incoming W . M ., Bro . JLewis , S . W ., the presentation being made by Bros . ]• " W . Walker , P . M ., and James Williams , P . M . The following officeis were afterwards appointed and invested : Bros . James Williams , I . P . M . ; F , Sleight , S . VV . ; S . J . Hugh "