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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge held a meeting on the 28 th ult . at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Bros . Heaphy , VV . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . VV . ; Clark , l . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Morrison , I . P . M . ; Jordan , S . D . ; Fromholtz , j . D . ; Kendall , I . G . ; Homes , W . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Green ,

P . M . ; E . Mallett , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . M . Thc visitors were Bros . Frayling , 51 ; Archibald , 959 ; Allison , 1602 ; Ward , 1622 ; anti Rushton , 1 O 77 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Darling was raised , Bro . Barratt passed , and Mr . Hakim initiated , the three arduous

ceremonies being ably performed by the I . P . M . Thc report of the committee appointed to revise the bye-laws was read , but the consideration of the subject was . adjourned until the next meeting . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were given and duly

responded to . "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed in fluent terms by the I . P . M . Bro . Heaphy , having modestly acknowledged the compliment , then gave a most interesting and erudite dissertation upon the principles of Freemasonry , and other matters more or less bearing upon kindred subjects . The toast of "The Initiate" came next in order , and

drew from Bro . Hakim a brief , but excellent response . "The Health of the Visitors "followed , and , in acknowledgment , Bros . Frayling , Archibald , and others , respectively expressed their gratification with the admirable working of the I . P . M . and subordinate officers . "The Past Masters" was coupled with the I . P . M ., who briefly replied , and "The Officers '" toast was acknowledged by Bros . Carter , Stuart , and Clark .

LODGE OF ASAPH ( No . 1319 ) . —On Monday afternoon last , an ordinary business meeting of this influential and popular lodge was held in the Zetland Rooms , Freemasons' Hall , the brethren mustering in their usual strength . Thc present VV . M ., Bro . William Meyer Lutz , follows the good example set him by his predecessors in the chair of K . S ., and makes punctuality his first rule ; nor ,

indeed , are his ofiicers backward in this respect . Bro . Lutz was supported by Bros . John Maclean , S . VV . ; Frederick Delevanti , J . W . ; Henry Ashley , J . D . ; W . J . Kent , I . G . ; H . J . Tinney , D . of C . ; J . M . Chamberlain , P . M ., Sec . ; L . B . Wooldridge , Stwd . ; Charles VVellard , I . P . M . ; C . S . Jekyll , P . M-, G . Org . ; Edward / Trewin , P . M . ; Edwd . Swanborough , P . M . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler .

We noticed the following brethren present : Bros . Joseph Pcrrv , H . Snyders , G . E . Egerton , A . Thomas , Robert Soutar , R . A . F . Rochester , C . B . Powell , E . j . F . Bell , Julien Girard , W . A . Rolls , Harry Brarey , G . Jenkinson , Alax Klein , John Carter , L . Honig , C . . W . Clement Smith , T . de Brunnow Holmes , H . P . Kraushaar , F . Clively ; and the following visitors : Bros . VV . Sharp , 201 ; Rattray , Isola Lodge , Malta , 3 S 7 ; and Ernest E . Smith , P . M .

1559 . The minutes of the meeting held on thc Gth March having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Field , proposed by Bra . Kahlanc and seconded by Bro . J . Willing , jun ., thecandidate being elected unanimously . Bro . J . J . Dallas was proposed as a joining member by Bro . John Maclean , S . VV ., and seconded by Bro .

K . Soutar , the ballot in this case being likewise unanimous . Bro . II . P . Kranshaar , a candidate for the Second Degree , was passed by the W . M ., after wbich Bro . Clively was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the W . M . rendering the ceremony in a very impressive manner . Messs . H . Parkin , J . G . Speaight , and J . A . Hamilton , candidates for initiation , who had been ' . elected at the previous meeting ,

were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , the W . M . here , as before , discharging the impoitant duties of his high office with great credit . On the proposition of Bro . Charles VVellard , I . P . M ., Bro . Edward Swanborough , P . M ., was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Benevolent Fund

Committee , occasioned by the death of the late Bro . Henry Cox . On the motion of the W . M ., asumof ten guineas was voted tothe list of Bro . C . Wellard , P . M ., as Steward , representing the lodge ot Asaph at the ensuing Masonic Charity Festivals . Letters from several brethren regretting their inability to attend were then read by Bro . Secretary , as also one from the Portsmouth Masonic Club , which

jovial body invited any members of the Lodge of Asaph , who might be professionally engaged at the forthcoming review , to make themselves at home , affording them the privilege of honorary membership during their stay . This concluding the business lodge was closed in due form . A party of Past Masters subsequently paid Mons . Phillippe a visit to the Cavour Hotel , Leicester-square , and dined together in love and harmony .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A highly successful meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the iCth ult . Bro . W . Malthouse , C . C ., VV . M ., opened lodge , and was well supported by his officers and brethren as follows : Bros . J . Howes , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; II . | . Lardner , I . W . ; G . II . Stephens , S . D . ; J . J . Howes , | . D . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; li . Mallett , P . M ., Secretary ; G .

S . Elliot , P . M . ; Wm . Pennefather , I . P . M . ; Egbert Roberts , Organist ; li . B . Oecnwooil , Steward ; T . Butt , P . M . ; VV . C . Brasher , Corkc , Brickdale , II . R . Clisby , P . K . Clisby , Freeman , j . Francom , Gayner , Gamlin , M . H . Milton , Paterson , S . Renault , J . F . Rumball , VV . C . Smith , C . J . Smith , W . Silver , Sutton , Titcqmbc , Wilkinson , Wareliam , Worrell , and others . Visitors : Bros . VV . Davis , S 7 ; E . L . Lardner , 101 ; F . Booch , 177 ( Canada ); L . Lardner , 1475 ; J . B , Colwil ) , 1791 .

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The minutes of . the last regular meeting having been regularly confirmed , Bro . VVorrell was raised to the rank of a Master Mason in a very impressive manner , and Bros . Freeman , Gaynor , Rumball , Gaudin , and Sutton were passed to the degree of F . C . The next business was to initiate Mr . J . Francom , who had bcen previously balloted forinto thc secrets and mysteries of the Order , and this

, concluding ceremony was performed with admirable precision and marked effect . Other lodge business , which gave Bro . Secretary plenty of agreeable work , was disposed of ; and " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where they

partook of a capital banquet which was served under the personal superintei . dar . ee of BTO . Hamp , in the excellent style usual at this establishment . After grace , the W . M . gave the usual toasts , and the brethren spent a pleasant hour in harmony ; Bro . Egbert Roberts ably seconding the musicalefforts of the brethren at the pianoforte .

ROYAL HANOVER LODGE ( No . 1777 ) . — The first meeting of the season was held on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . The lodge was opened at four o'clock by thc VV . M ., Bro . Harry Clark , and there were present Bros . G . Clark , I . P . M . ; H . A . Dubois , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; C . C . Cruikshanks , S . W . ; F . J . Perks , J . VV . ; H . B . Marshall , Treas . ; H . Baldwin ,

Secretary ; VV . S . Dunkley , S . D . ; J . Holliday , C . J . Axford , R . R . Johnston , and other officers and members . The musical arrangements were by Bro . G . J . Dunkley , Prov . G . Organist . The only visitor was Bro . Tyler , Suburban Lodge . Bro . Kent was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . E . Smith was passed , and Mr . H . J . Snow initiated . It was decided to raise the fees for initiation and joining , but a motion for raising tlie subscription was negatived .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday last . The VV . M ., Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . of Works , Middlesex , presided , and was supported by Bros . H . B . Marshall , C . C ., & c , S . W . ; VV . E . Farrington , J . VV . ; F . Groves , S . D . ; II . Baldwin , J . D . ; C . G . L . Kipling , I . G . ; VV . Day , Treasurer ; A . J . Cox , fYiv c . r-rrf . lnri' T . fanlver . M . C : W . I'dlrrinn-Inn . Orrr . _

R . Poore , W . S . ; and J . Daley , T y ler . The members present were Bros . Axford , White , Wilkins , Phillips , Newby , Albert , and others . The business included passing Bros . Poore , Nowly , and Albert to the Second Degree , and initiating Messrs . Wallis and Evens . The bye-laws , as approved by the Grand

Secretary , were distributed . The lodge already numbers twenty members , and is likely to be a very great success . The visitors present were Bros . T . Blake , VV . M . 945 ; H . Williams , 1 G 69 ; A . Chipper , 27 ; Dawson , W . M . iS 53 ; J . Peyton , 112 ; R . R . Johnston , 1777 ; VV . Farr , 1292 ; VV . St . Aubyn , 2 S 1 ; and j . Knight , 1507 .

SOUTHEND-ON-SE A . —Priory Lodge ( No 1000 ) . — 'The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Terminus Hotel , and was well attended by members and visitors , among whom were Bros . T . F . Barrett , Prov . G . S ., VV . M . ; VV . D . Merritt , Prov . G . S ., S . W . ; Dr . F . Donell Grayson , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M . and P . Z ., Prov . G .

D . C , Sec ; VV . G . Brighten , W . M . 569 , S . D . ; G . R . Dawson , J . D . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 1 O 0 , I . G . ; H . Beecher , and J . R . Brightwell , Stewards ; G . Berry , Prov . G . S ., I . P . M . ; G . F . ' Jones , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; E . Ii . Phillips , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D . ; ] . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; S . J . Weston , P . M . C ; VV . H . Bingham , P . M . 777 , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; W . Waterhouse ,

C . Floyd , S . VV . 1 S 17 ; H . Hotblack , L . Warren , jun . ; John Taylor , jun ., J . D . 1 S 17 ; VV . J . Chignell , H . Luken , J . Drummond , VV . Wallis , II . Hassell , W . H . Lockcy , and others . Visitors : Bros . VV . Pissey , P . M . 1 G 0 , 1734 , Z . 1000 , P . P . G . W . ; J . A . Withers , 211 ; Hon . O . G , Lambart , S . W . 1460 ; G . Lingwood , 160 ; G . Goodman , 1 G 0 ; VV . Kilpin , 1 G 0 ; R . M . Beeson , 1 G 0 ; John Allen

1734 ; and VV . F . Webb , 5 G 9 . After thc usual routine business Bro . Herbert Hotblack was raised to the Third Degree , and the ballot having been unanimous in their favour , Mr . VV . Gregson , and Air . S . Penny were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order , the work in each Degree being admirably done .

A brother having been proposed as a joining member and "Hearty good VVishes" tendered by the visitors , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily received , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

SWINDON . —Gooch Lodge ( No . 1295 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 31 st ult ., at the Queen's Royal Hotel , when the installation of the VV . M . elect , Bro . James Powell , J . VV . of the lodge , took place . 'There was a numerous gathering of thc Craft , many coming from a distance . The Installing Officer was Bro . Edwin Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Wilts , who peiformed his duties in a most impressive manner . The

new VV . M . selected as his officers the following brethren : Bros . G . R . Shemilt , S . W . ; T . Leader , J . W . ; C . J . Phillips , S . D . ; Ii . Jones , J . D . ; and J . B . Baker , I . G . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet , provided by Bro . G . Lake , P . M . iSG , P . Z . lSG and S 20 . The company at the banquet included the following visitors : Bros . H . C . Tombs , P . G . D . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., and

P . G . Sec . ; II . Bevir , W . M . 355 ; J . Bryant , S . VV . 355 ; VV . Allleck , P . P . G . A . !* ., P . M . 355 ; H . J . Jew , 1005 ; G . Lea , 201 ; B . Colbron , J . W . 355 ; F . Harding , Org . 355 ; J . Green , I . P . M . 355 ; II . G . Lake , P . M . iSG , P . Z . iSG and S 20 ; G . Whitehead , P . P . G . Org ., Sec . 355 ; J . Toomer , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . 355 ; S . Moss , P . M . 493 ; VV . M . lillcnor , G . TI . Cooper , Cotswokl , and others . The

following members were also present : Bros . H . J . Birch , li . Brown , Thomas Turner , F . C . Kent , James Powell , ] . Goudge , G . Shemilt , T . Leader , J . Chandler , John Williams , W . E . Morris , II . G . Allen , ' li . Jones , W . Pound , J . New , Charles Barker , C . J . Phillips , J . B . Baker , and others . The toast list usual on these occasions was gone through

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" Success to the New W . M . ' s Year of Office" being proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . George North . There was some capital singing during the evening . LIVERPOOL—Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual periodica ! meeting of the members of this lod ge was held at the Masons' Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the cSth ult ., when a very large assembly was again the

order of the day . I he lodge was opened punctually at half-past two o ' clock by Bro . John Atkinson , the W . M ., who was officially supported by Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . VV . Sandbrook , I . P . M ,, acting J . VV . ; VV . . Savage , J . W ., acting S . W . ; J . P . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Boyd , Sec ; IT . P . Squire , S . D . ; 1 . L . Shrapnel ] , J . D . ; O . W . Sanderson , I . G . ;

R . Burgess , Org . ; J . J . Monk , Asst . Org . ; H . Round , A . S . ; J . O . Marples , A . S . ; C . Buchanan , A . S . ; and W . ; H . Ball , Tyler . Among the members present were Bros . Witty Watty Walton , John Walton , Walter Hildyard , J . Cantor , Lieut . Hawkswortb , VV . M . Anaud . D . Gumming , L . Neubert , VV . Addiss , E . Graham , Webster , Williams , Boardman , Duncan , Hines , Pilcher , J . Ballard , E .

Brammall , E . H . Thomson , and G . Martin . The visitors included Bros . I . Jacobs , Spiers , Roberts , Ellison , Callow , 1094 , Burrows , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for three initiates , and afterwards Mr . George Redmond , Mr . Rawsthorne , jun ., and Mr . Harrison were admitted into the privileges of thc

Order , the ceremony of initiation being admirably performed by the VV . M . and his chief officers . Bros . Cooke , Boardman , and Pilcher were subsequently raised to thc Third Degree in an equally efficient manner . Before the lodge closed , Bro . Atkinson , VV . M ., called attention to the testimonial wliich was being got up as a compliment to Bro . Richard Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ( a member of the Dramatic Lodge ) , in recognition of his

eminently valuable services as Honorary Secretary of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution for nearl y ten years ; and he ( the VV . M . ) warmly advocated the claims which the proposed testimonial had upon the liberal support of all the brethren . Labour being concluded , about sixty members and visitors adjourned to the banqueting-room , where an excellent dinner was served .

In the course of the pleasant after-dinner proreedings the W . M ., in a happy speech , presented one of the principal officers with an appropriate testimonial as some slight recognition of successful services in a sphere whicli he has long occupied with admirable self-devotion and success . The gift was acknowledged by the " Dramatic " officer in a manner whicli showed he fully appreciated the thoughtful kindness of his brethren .

An excellent programme of music and recitations was given by Bros . Webster Williams , Josef Cantor , Witty Watty Walton , J acobs , E . Brammall , J . J . Monk , and G . Martin .

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ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —A large meeting of the above old lodge was held at Bro . VV . Vetton's , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E ., on the 26 th inst . The evening was devoted to the working of the Sections , under the able presidency of Bro . VV . 11 . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1445 , who had secured the co-operation of some of the best workers to support him . Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 acted as

, S . VV . ; B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 , J . VV . ; W . Musto , P . M , 1349 ( Preceptor ) , I . P . M . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 , Hon . Sec . ; and VV . Yetton , P . M . 933 , Treas . Among the numerous brethren present were Bros . J . S . Pringle , VV . Richardson , Walker , Turbefield , VV . Gray , J . T . K . Job , R . Durell , T . W . Jones , D . Moss , T . Loane , W . J . Musto , J . Taylor , L . C . Haslip , J . VVest , C . Eschwege , ' VV .

Partridge , B . Stewart , Kimbell , and H . Marks . Visitors : Bros . M . Treuhcrz , 172 S ; and G . Sampson , 1327 . Lodge was duly opened and Bro . Stephens , the Hon . Sec , read the minutes of thc preceding lodge , which were unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened up , and on being resumed in the First Degree , the First Lecture was worked from the chair , and the following brethren

assisting : I-iist Section , Bro . J . VVest , M . C . 933 ; Second , Bro . VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; Third , Bro . T . Loane , D . C . 1421 ; Fourth , Bro . G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ; Fifth , Bro . B . Stewart , 127 S ; Sixth , Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; and Seventh , Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 . Lodge was resumed , and the Second Lecture was worked as follows .: First Section , Bro . W . Richardson , 174 ; Second , Bro . C .

Eschwege , 1349 ; Ihird , Bro . J . T . K . Job , VV . M . 107 G ; Fourth , Bro . J . H . Pringle , I . G . 7 S 1 ; and Fifth , Bro . G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 . Lodge was tesuined in the Third Degree , and that Lecture was worked by the VV . M ., who was assisted b y the following brethren : First Section , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Second , Bro . J . Taylor , S . D ' . 554 j and Third , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 .

At the conclusion of the working , Bros . George Sampson , 1327 , and M . Treuherz , 172 S , were unanimously admitted members of the lodge . Bro . Preceptor proposed that Bro . Myers be elected an Hon . member of the lodge , and that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able discharge of the duties of the chair that evening . Carried unanimously .

Bro . Barnes in kindly terms addressed Bro . Myers upon the successful issue of the evening . Bro . Myers , although an old Mason and a Preceptor , had been a long time before he would work the Fifteen Sections , feeling that until hc was perfectly acquainted with the whole of the answers he would not put the questions . Bro . Barnes thought Bro .

Myers was to be commended for his hi gh spirit , and that brethren might profit by his example . In reply to a vote of thanks to Bros . S . VV . and J . VV ., Bros . Barnes and Cundick severally responded , expressing themselves as to the high qualities of the working , and of the great pleasure it was to them to assist . Lodge was then closed .

UNITED PILGRIMS' LODGE No . ( 507 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E . Present Bros . James Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Preceptor , as VV . M . J J . VV . Bate , S . W . ; F . Thurston , J . VV . ; J . S . Terry , P . M . Hon . Sec . ; W . H . Harris , VV . M . of St . Mark's Lodge , S . D . ; F . G . B . Wells , J . D . ; H . Williams , I . G . ; A . McKay , E , James , J . Wilmot , C . H . Phillips , Chambers