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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
Stability Lodge , A o . 217 . —The first meeting of the season of this old lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . James , W . M ., presided . There was not any work done , as far as the ceremonies were concerned ; but some really good Masonic work was done as far as the charities
were concerned . A majority of the membershavc formed an association for the purpose of obtaining a life subscribership for the Masonic charities . This night no less than three subscribcrships were drawn for . Tlie successful brethren were : Bros . Wilson ( No . 1 and 2 ) , also Hughes , P . M . The association provides for all its members a life subscribership of one of the Masonic charities every
two years , by eacli subscribing the small sum of is . a week . Were but one half the lodges to follow this good example , our Masonic charities would receive a support sufficient to provide for every applicant . The lodge was duly closed , and a good banquet followed . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Bro . F .
Walters , W . M . 1309 , replied for "The Visitors . " Aftet a few hours of pleasant enjoyment , the brethren separated . Present besides those named : Bros . Hughes , P . M . ; Sillifant , P . M . ; Taylor , P . M ., Sec . ; Brodie , P . M ., Treas . ; and several others . Visitors : Bros . F . Wallers , W . M . 1302 ; West , 700 .
Victor / a Lodge , No . 1056 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ultimo . Amongst the officers and brethren present were the following : George Roberts , W . M . ; Ulysses Latriclle , S . W . ; Alfred Robbins , J . W . ; Alfred A . Pendlebury , P . M . and Sec . ; William Asliby , S . D . ; Henry Wainwright , J . D . ; J . Slade Brown , I . G . ;
George M . E . Snow , P . M . ; F . Y . Latriclle , P . M . ; II . Marsh , D . Fl . Macgregor , A . 15 . Parker , J . E . Hastings , W . Brown , John Winder , Joseph Shears , Thomas Maggs , H . F . After , J . R . Tiscn , and A . J . Willmore . After the confirmation of the minutes , ballots were taken for Messrs . Wm . George White , John Williams , and Harry Parker , who were respectively and unanimously elected for initiation . Bro . Charles Gale having given proof of
his proficiency in the former degrees , was then duly raised to the third degree . Messrs . W . G . White ami fohn Williams were then duly initiated into the Order . Notice of motion -was given that in consequence of the day of installation falling on the same day as the Grand Festival , the day of meeting of the lodge in the month of April be changed to the fourth Thursday . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . G . M . K . Snow for his
present of a box to hold some of the lodge furniture . Amongst the visitors present were : Bros . J . CI . Stevens , Lodge 554 ; James Harvey , 957 ; W . A . Tharp , 49 ; T . A . Hardy , 53 S ; T . J . Barnes , 554 ; C . Schmidt ( France ) , R . C . Chanter , 1159 ; James Griffin , 554 ; and R . Wadeson . On the completion of the lodge business , the
brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in such a manner as to give every satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were duly proposed and responded to , interspersed with a 11 tile harmony and recitations , which brought a very pleasant evening to a close .
MIDDLESEX . Villicrs Lodge , No . 1194 . —Tlie installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Islcworth , on Saturday , the 1 st instant . Bro . R . Wcntworth Little , P . M ., Prov . G . Secretary , presided , in the anavoidablc absence of Bro . J . Trickett , W . M ., who was recalled from town , whither he had
arrived to attend the meeting , by a telegram from Devonport announcing a crisis in the illness of his only son , Bro . | . T . Trickctt . Tlie acting W . M . was supported by Bros . W . Dadd , S . W ., and W . M .-elect ; A . A . Pcndlebitry , P . M ., as J . W . ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . D . ; F . I . Lancaster , J . D . ; T . Smale , I . G . ; R . A . Steele , D . C . ; Major H . W . Palmer , W . S . ; W . Harvey , C . S . ;
E . II . Dalhv , G . Kenning , Prov . G . Steward ; T . Cubiu , Prov ! G . Steward f F . Wallers , P . M . ; W . V . Bedolfe , AT . D . ; 'V . L . Green , T . A . Woodliridge , T . Verity , G . L . Ridge . T . P . Ycowell , and later in the evening , Bro . K . Clark , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of Works , who had been detained on public business , appeared at his post . The visitors were numerous and distinguished ,
comprising the Prov . Grand . Master , Col . Burdctt , P . S . G . W . of England , Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland , & . c ; Bros . John llcrvey , P . S . G . D . of England , Grand Secretary ; W . Farnficld , P . A . G . Sec " . ; J . Terry . P . M ., P . Prov , G . S . B . Herts . ; R . Gtiruey , W . M . 7 SS ; C . A . Cottcbrunc , P . M . 957 ; W . Maun , P . M . 1 S 6 ; Dr . Cowell , C . II . Payne , P . M . 27 ; & c , cie .
After the usual preliminaries , ISro . Wcntworth Little installed Bro . W . Dodd as W . M ., and the following officers were then invested : —Bros . II , Allman , S . W ., by proxy ; K . T . Osbaldeston , J . W . ; E . Clark , P . M . ; Treas ; R . Wcntworth Little , See . ; 1 ' * . J . Lancaster , S . D . ; T . Smale , J . D . ; R . A . Steele , I . G ,: W . If . irvcv , D . C . ; Major II . W . Palmer , C . S . ; E / . ekiel [ . Bailey ,
W . S .: and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The customary addresses were lluemly delivered by Past Masters Little , Walters , and Pendlebttry . The report of the Audit Committee was then presented , and a good balance appeared to be in hand—among the disbursements being , we are glad to record , five girneis to the Boys' School . The new
W . M . then initiated Mr . John Verily in a careful and effective style , and Bro . Trickctt , I . P . M ., having been voted a P . M . ' s jewel , a letter froni the Secretary of ; lie Masonic Benevolent Institution asking the lodge to send a Steward to the festival in January was read , when l ! ro . Trickctt was proposed , and acceptctl to serve that office .
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The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a capital banquet ; after which , the usual toasts were heartily given and received , and all separated with a thorough conviction that they bad well enjoyed the installation meeting of the Villiers Lodge . Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . —This lodge met on Friday , 30 th ult ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Punctually
at five o ' clock p . m ., the appointed hour of meeting , Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Bro . R . W . J . Savill was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Watkins and Dalby , of Peckham Lodge , No . 879 , and J . Thomas were raised to the third degree , in a correct , impressive , and faultless manner . Some
candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed , refreshment following labour . There were present : Bros . S . Wickcns , S . W . ; W . Harvey , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Banks , I . G . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . G . S . B . Herts , P . M . 228 , & c . ; J . H . Moss , 169 , and several others . During the evening , it being announced that the W . M ., Bro . J . T . Moss , would be the
Steward to represent this lodge at the Festival to be held on January 25 th in connection with the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , a good sum was placed on his list . Bro . Col . Francis Burdctt , Prov . G . M . for Middlesex , being selected to be the Chairman at that festival is causing every lodge in his province to send a Steward—some of the new lodges two Stewardsto represent them on that all important occasion .
PROVINCIAL . HASTINGS . — Dei-went Lodge , A o . 40 . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th ult ., at the Swan Hotel , Hastings . In the absence of the W . M , Dr . Trollope , I . P . M . ; took the chair of K . S ., and passed two brethren to the degree of F . C ., two gentlemen were duly initiated . The lodge having been closed the
brethren adjourned to banquet , which was presided over by the W . M ., about forty brethren being present . Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given . Bro . Savage , P . G . D . England , returned thanks for the United Grand Lodge ; Bro . Duke , for the W . M . ; Bro . Dr . Trollope the I . P . M ., and Bro . Geo . Pymm , P . M . 749 , for the Visitors . The officers individually returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast
concluded a most happy evening . The following members were present : —Bros . Chas . W . Duke , W . M . ; Dr . Trollope , I . P . M . ; Geo . Walters , P . M . and Treas ., and P . P . G . D . Sussex , Acting S . W . ; John Skinner , J . W . ; Geo . Richards , P . M . and Chap ., and P . P . G . J . W . Sussex ; Wm . Langlev , Sec . and P . M . ; Geo . S . Wood , S . D . ; Thos . II . Cole , J . D . ; Edward Baldwin , P . M . and D . C . ; Geo . Faii-man , I . G . ; Jno . Inskip , P . M . ; Samuel Hendy ,
P . M . ; Wm . Lambomne , P . M . ; Jno . Grecnaway , J . Rodda , W . G . Hallctt , W . Winter , Jno . D . ilfour , T . S . Jackson , D . Parks , C . M . Norris , E . Bradnam , C . J . Lewns , and E . Whiting . The following visitors were present : —Bros . C . J . E . Smith ( W . M . 502 ) , Tno . Savage ( P . G . D . ) . Thomas Strip ( 749 ) , Geo . Pymm ( W . M . 749 ) , Waller Hare ( Treas . 11 S 4 ) , B . II . Thorpe ( Sec . 1154 ) , E . Bowmer ( P . M . 40 ) .
HINCKLEY . — The Anights of Alalia Lodge , No . 50 . —The fust regular meeting of this old Craft lodge since the summer recess was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when there was a good attendance of the brethren of the lodge , and several visitors . The W . M ., Bro . the Rev . W . Langley , presided , supported by Bros . Tippitls , as S . W . ; and Worscy , J . W . ; several P . M . ' s were present .
Bro . Thos . Atkins was raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., by the W . M ., who also gave the traditional history , the working tools , additional signs , ccc . Bro . Rev . P . H . Plielp was passed to lhe second degree , and two joining brethren were admitted . The new Deacons , Bros , ilopkinson and Hackelt were in their places , and in every wav contributed to the efficiency of the working .
Amongst the visitors was an American brother , who was slaying at Manchester . The lodge was closed at nine o ' clock , but there was no refreshment , which it is hoped will not be the case again . WARHINC . TON . —Lodge 0 / Lights , No . 14 S . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was he'd on Thursday , lhe 291 I 1 ult ., at the Lodge-rooms , Sankey-streel . The
W . M ., Bro . William Smith , was supported by Bros . Rolit . Jackson , W . M . 104 , as S . W . ; W . Richardson , as J . W . : " Rev . J . N Porter , S . D . ; W . Mossop , W . M . 1250 , as J . I ) . ; D . ' W . Finney , I . P . M . ; John Bowes , P . M . cic . and a large number of brethren . The lodge was opened in form with prayer , when the Secretary real the circular convening the meeting , whieh stated the business to be " to ballot for , and , if elected , to initiate Mr . Henry
( . lines Croley , who was about to proceed to India . " The ballot box was then sent round , and on its return to the East was declared to be unanimously in his favour . Mr . Croley being present , was duly initialed by Bro . Bowes , the charge being delivered , and the working tools explained by Bros . W . 1 ) . Finney and W . Richardson There being mi further business , the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities .
Jlindpoj ! Lodp , A'o . 1225 , Barrow-in-Furness , Laneeistiiiv . On Tuesday , the 20 th Sept ., lhe brethren of the above lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , Cutecn ' s Hotel , Himlpool , to celebrate their third anniversary , and for lhe purpose of installing their Worshipful Master-elecl , Bro . W . 11 . Silver .
The attendance of lhe bretnren , both of that and the neighbouring lodges , was very numerou ; , amongst whom may be mentioned : Bros . Ilamer , P . G . Treas . ; Wylie , P . G . R . ( both of this province ) ; Dr . Allison , P . M . 1021 ; Cornfield , W . M . 1225 ; and J . Case , W . M . and M . E . Z . 995 . Bro . Thomas MefCuighl was raised to the sublime degree of Ma .-. ' er Mason by the W . M ., Bro . George Cornfield .
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The ceremony of installation , which was performed in a highly effective and efficient manner by Bro . Hauler , P . G . Treas ., took place punctually , as appointed , at 3 . 30 p . m ., after which the brethren , numbering about forty , proceeded to the banquet-room , and after partaking of a sumptuous repast , the W . M ., as usual , took the chair , supported on his right by ISro . Hamer , the
installing officer , and on his left by Bros . Cornfield , I . P . M ., and Wylie , P . G . R . The W . M ., Bro . Silver , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were enthusiastically responded to , after which The I . P . M ., Bro . Cornfield , proposed "The health of the W . M . " , which was drank with full Masonic honours . In doing so , he said he must congratulate the lodge in
their unanimous selection , as he could testify that bro . Silver had always been an efficient and straightforward Mason , and he had no doubt he would preside over them with credit to himself , and that the lodge would prosper wilder him . The W . M ., in replying to the toast , said : You have to-day conferred upon me the distinguished honour of
placing me at the head of your lodge , to preside over it for the ensuing year . It is exceedingly gratifying to me to be placed in such a position , and I will endeavour , by diligence and attention to the onerous duties devolving upon me during my term of office , to repay the trust you have reposed in me . Whatever time and labour I have devoted to Freemasonry , I have given it with pleasure ,
and bad it been twenty times as much I should consider that the proceedings of this day amply repaid it all . After a few further remarks , Bro . Wylie , P . G . R . for West Lancashire , who assisted at the installation , apologised for having to retire so early , and said : I once before paid a visit to Barrow , and said to mvself I should like to see the working of the Barrow
or Hindpool Lodge . Being at Ulverston yesterday , at the Masonic Royal Arch Chapter , I came out of my way to see you , and must say I do not regret having done so . I am highly gratified at the correct and careful manner of your working , and am bound to say that the Hindpool Lodge is deserving of more credit than many old lodges of greater pretensions .
The W . M ., after proposing "The Installing Officers , " responded to by Bro . Ilamer , then proposed the toast of "The Immediate Past Master , Bro . George Cornfield , " sml said : It is with the greatest pleasure I rise to propose the health of I . P . M . Bro . Cornfield . I can testify , and I am sure the whole lodge will bear me out in what I sav , that he has exhibited the greatest energv and zeal for
the welfare of his lodge , and lias worked indefatigably for its prosperity during his year of office , although having more than ordinary difficulties to contend with ; but I am happy to say , we have emerged satisfactorily from all our troubles , and an era of prosperity is now open before us . Under these circumstances , I have more than ordinary pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the lodge , with a
Past Master ' s gold jewel , and an illuminated inscription on vellum ( framed ) , as a token of their regard . I am sure he will not consider its intrinsic value so much as the feeling which prompted its presentation ; and I trust he will live many years to wear it . The jewel is one of great beauty , and the inscription is a marvel of the penman ' s art , and runs as follows : —
Ancient and Honourable Society of 1 ' rcc and Accepted Masons , Hindpool Lodge , No . 1225 , A . I .. 5 S 70 , A . D . 1 S 70 . " At a regular lodge , held at the Masonic-hall , Queen ' s Hotel , Hindpool , Barrow-in-Furness , in the county of Lancaster , on the 16 th of August , 1 S 70 , under the presidency of tlie Senior Warden , it was resolved , to mark the
high esteem in which Worshipful Master Bro . George Cornfield is held by the members , for the zeal displayed in his assiduous attention to his arduous duties during his year of office , and for the courtesy and kindness he has invariably exhibited towards them , that a Past Master ' s Gold Jewel be presented by subscription from the whole of the lodge , on the occasion of his elevation to the
position the testimonial designates . Worshipful Master , W . II . SII . VKU . Senior Warden , THOMAS LKARV . Junior Warden , J . S . OR . MANDV . Secretary , Jons MORRIS . " Bro . Cornfield , in responding , said : 1 am so impressed with lhe liberality and kindness of the brethren , that I
cannot , under the circumstances , give proper expression to what I feel . I have endeavoured to do my duly as Master of this lodge , and should have been amply repaid by your approval ; but I am afraid that too high an estimate has been placed on my services . I thank you , brethren , from my heart , and need scarcely say that the testimonial just presented by the W . M . on behalf of the
lodge will be a source of gratification to me as long as I live . I am very glad to take this opportunity of expressing my hearty thanks to the whole of the officers who have assisted me during my presidency . The I . P . M . announced his intention of presenting his portrait to be hung up in the lodge . He had hoped to have handed it over at this meeting , but unfortunately it had not nrrivrrl .
Bro . W . Ashbtirncr , jun ., then proposed the neighbouring lodge , No . 995 , and sister lodge , No . 1021 , and observed that he had from the first been struck with the kindness evinced by Freemasons , and although their existed outside the lodge social distinctions , which for the business of the world were quile necessary , yet he found when in lodge all fraternised , and were on a level . lie must say that before he joined the Craft he had a certain
horror of Freemasonry , but he had so far changed his mind that he now considered that not only does Masonry cement the friendship and render the feeling between high and low more in harmony , but that no one can be a true Mason without being- exalted in a moral and religious point of view . Bros . Hodgson ( 995 ) and Morphet ( 1021 ) responded , after which ,
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Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
Stability Lodge , A o . 217 . —The first meeting of the season of this old lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . James , W . M ., presided . There was not any work done , as far as the ceremonies were concerned ; but some really good Masonic work was done as far as the charities
were concerned . A majority of the membershavc formed an association for the purpose of obtaining a life subscribership for the Masonic charities . This night no less than three subscribcrships were drawn for . Tlie successful brethren were : Bros . Wilson ( No . 1 and 2 ) , also Hughes , P . M . The association provides for all its members a life subscribership of one of the Masonic charities every
two years , by eacli subscribing the small sum of is . a week . Were but one half the lodges to follow this good example , our Masonic charities would receive a support sufficient to provide for every applicant . The lodge was duly closed , and a good banquet followed . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Bro . F .
Walters , W . M . 1309 , replied for "The Visitors . " Aftet a few hours of pleasant enjoyment , the brethren separated . Present besides those named : Bros . Hughes , P . M . ; Sillifant , P . M . ; Taylor , P . M ., Sec . ; Brodie , P . M ., Treas . ; and several others . Visitors : Bros . F . Wallers , W . M . 1302 ; West , 700 .
Victor / a Lodge , No . 1056 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ultimo . Amongst the officers and brethren present were the following : George Roberts , W . M . ; Ulysses Latriclle , S . W . ; Alfred Robbins , J . W . ; Alfred A . Pendlebury , P . M . and Sec . ; William Asliby , S . D . ; Henry Wainwright , J . D . ; J . Slade Brown , I . G . ;
George M . E . Snow , P . M . ; F . Y . Latriclle , P . M . ; II . Marsh , D . Fl . Macgregor , A . 15 . Parker , J . E . Hastings , W . Brown , John Winder , Joseph Shears , Thomas Maggs , H . F . After , J . R . Tiscn , and A . J . Willmore . After the confirmation of the minutes , ballots were taken for Messrs . Wm . George White , John Williams , and Harry Parker , who were respectively and unanimously elected for initiation . Bro . Charles Gale having given proof of
his proficiency in the former degrees , was then duly raised to the third degree . Messrs . W . G . White ami fohn Williams were then duly initiated into the Order . Notice of motion -was given that in consequence of the day of installation falling on the same day as the Grand Festival , the day of meeting of the lodge in the month of April be changed to the fourth Thursday . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . G . M . K . Snow for his
present of a box to hold some of the lodge furniture . Amongst the visitors present were : Bros . J . CI . Stevens , Lodge 554 ; James Harvey , 957 ; W . A . Tharp , 49 ; T . A . Hardy , 53 S ; T . J . Barnes , 554 ; C . Schmidt ( France ) , R . C . Chanter , 1159 ; James Griffin , 554 ; and R . Wadeson . On the completion of the lodge business , the
brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in such a manner as to give every satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were duly proposed and responded to , interspersed with a 11 tile harmony and recitations , which brought a very pleasant evening to a close .
MIDDLESEX . Villicrs Lodge , No . 1194 . —Tlie installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Islcworth , on Saturday , the 1 st instant . Bro . R . Wcntworth Little , P . M ., Prov . G . Secretary , presided , in the anavoidablc absence of Bro . J . Trickett , W . M ., who was recalled from town , whither he had
arrived to attend the meeting , by a telegram from Devonport announcing a crisis in the illness of his only son , Bro . | . T . Trickctt . Tlie acting W . M . was supported by Bros . W . Dadd , S . W ., and W . M .-elect ; A . A . Pcndlebitry , P . M ., as J . W . ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . D . ; F . I . Lancaster , J . D . ; T . Smale , I . G . ; R . A . Steele , D . C . ; Major H . W . Palmer , W . S . ; W . Harvey , C . S . ;
E . II . Dalhv , G . Kenning , Prov . G . Steward ; T . Cubiu , Prov ! G . Steward f F . Wallers , P . M . ; W . V . Bedolfe , AT . D . ; 'V . L . Green , T . A . Woodliridge , T . Verity , G . L . Ridge . T . P . Ycowell , and later in the evening , Bro . K . Clark , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of Works , who had been detained on public business , appeared at his post . The visitors were numerous and distinguished ,
comprising the Prov . Grand . Master , Col . Burdctt , P . S . G . W . of England , Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland , & . c ; Bros . John llcrvey , P . S . G . D . of England , Grand Secretary ; W . Farnficld , P . A . G . Sec " . ; J . Terry . P . M ., P . Prov , G . S . B . Herts . ; R . Gtiruey , W . M . 7 SS ; C . A . Cottcbrunc , P . M . 957 ; W . Maun , P . M . 1 S 6 ; Dr . Cowell , C . II . Payne , P . M . 27 ; & c , cie .
After the usual preliminaries , ISro . Wcntworth Little installed Bro . W . Dodd as W . M ., and the following officers were then invested : —Bros . II , Allman , S . W ., by proxy ; K . T . Osbaldeston , J . W . ; E . Clark , P . M . ; Treas ; R . Wcntworth Little , See . ; 1 ' * . J . Lancaster , S . D . ; T . Smale , J . D . ; R . A . Steele , I . G ,: W . If . irvcv , D . C . ; Major II . W . Palmer , C . S . ; E / . ekiel [ . Bailey ,
W . S .: and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The customary addresses were lluemly delivered by Past Masters Little , Walters , and Pendlebttry . The report of the Audit Committee was then presented , and a good balance appeared to be in hand—among the disbursements being , we are glad to record , five girneis to the Boys' School . The new
W . M . then initiated Mr . John Verily in a careful and effective style , and Bro . Trickctt , I . P . M ., having been voted a P . M . ' s jewel , a letter froni the Secretary of ; lie Masonic Benevolent Institution asking the lodge to send a Steward to the festival in January was read , when l ! ro . Trickctt was proposed , and acceptctl to serve that office .
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The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a capital banquet ; after which , the usual toasts were heartily given and received , and all separated with a thorough conviction that they bad well enjoyed the installation meeting of the Villiers Lodge . Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . —This lodge met on Friday , 30 th ult ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Punctually
at five o ' clock p . m ., the appointed hour of meeting , Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Bro . R . W . J . Savill was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Watkins and Dalby , of Peckham Lodge , No . 879 , and J . Thomas were raised to the third degree , in a correct , impressive , and faultless manner . Some
candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed , refreshment following labour . There were present : Bros . S . Wickcns , S . W . ; W . Harvey , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Banks , I . G . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . G . S . B . Herts , P . M . 228 , & c . ; J . H . Moss , 169 , and several others . During the evening , it being announced that the W . M ., Bro . J . T . Moss , would be the
Steward to represent this lodge at the Festival to be held on January 25 th in connection with the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , a good sum was placed on his list . Bro . Col . Francis Burdctt , Prov . G . M . for Middlesex , being selected to be the Chairman at that festival is causing every lodge in his province to send a Steward—some of the new lodges two Stewardsto represent them on that all important occasion .
PROVINCIAL . HASTINGS . — Dei-went Lodge , A o . 40 . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th ult ., at the Swan Hotel , Hastings . In the absence of the W . M , Dr . Trollope , I . P . M . ; took the chair of K . S ., and passed two brethren to the degree of F . C ., two gentlemen were duly initiated . The lodge having been closed the
brethren adjourned to banquet , which was presided over by the W . M ., about forty brethren being present . Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given . Bro . Savage , P . G . D . England , returned thanks for the United Grand Lodge ; Bro . Duke , for the W . M . ; Bro . Dr . Trollope the I . P . M ., and Bro . Geo . Pymm , P . M . 749 , for the Visitors . The officers individually returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast
concluded a most happy evening . The following members were present : —Bros . Chas . W . Duke , W . M . ; Dr . Trollope , I . P . M . ; Geo . Walters , P . M . and Treas ., and P . P . G . D . Sussex , Acting S . W . ; John Skinner , J . W . ; Geo . Richards , P . M . and Chap ., and P . P . G . J . W . Sussex ; Wm . Langlev , Sec . and P . M . ; Geo . S . Wood , S . D . ; Thos . II . Cole , J . D . ; Edward Baldwin , P . M . and D . C . ; Geo . Faii-man , I . G . ; Jno . Inskip , P . M . ; Samuel Hendy ,
P . M . ; Wm . Lambomne , P . M . ; Jno . Grecnaway , J . Rodda , W . G . Hallctt , W . Winter , Jno . D . ilfour , T . S . Jackson , D . Parks , C . M . Norris , E . Bradnam , C . J . Lewns , and E . Whiting . The following visitors were present : —Bros . C . J . E . Smith ( W . M . 502 ) , Tno . Savage ( P . G . D . ) . Thomas Strip ( 749 ) , Geo . Pymm ( W . M . 749 ) , Waller Hare ( Treas . 11 S 4 ) , B . II . Thorpe ( Sec . 1154 ) , E . Bowmer ( P . M . 40 ) .
HINCKLEY . — The Anights of Alalia Lodge , No . 50 . —The fust regular meeting of this old Craft lodge since the summer recess was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when there was a good attendance of the brethren of the lodge , and several visitors . The W . M ., Bro . the Rev . W . Langley , presided , supported by Bros . Tippitls , as S . W . ; and Worscy , J . W . ; several P . M . ' s were present .
Bro . Thos . Atkins was raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., by the W . M ., who also gave the traditional history , the working tools , additional signs , ccc . Bro . Rev . P . H . Plielp was passed to lhe second degree , and two joining brethren were admitted . The new Deacons , Bros , ilopkinson and Hackelt were in their places , and in every wav contributed to the efficiency of the working .
Amongst the visitors was an American brother , who was slaying at Manchester . The lodge was closed at nine o ' clock , but there was no refreshment , which it is hoped will not be the case again . WARHINC . TON . —Lodge 0 / Lights , No . 14 S . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was he'd on Thursday , lhe 291 I 1 ult ., at the Lodge-rooms , Sankey-streel . The
W . M ., Bro . William Smith , was supported by Bros . Rolit . Jackson , W . M . 104 , as S . W . ; W . Richardson , as J . W . : " Rev . J . N Porter , S . D . ; W . Mossop , W . M . 1250 , as J . I ) . ; D . ' W . Finney , I . P . M . ; John Bowes , P . M . cic . and a large number of brethren . The lodge was opened in form with prayer , when the Secretary real the circular convening the meeting , whieh stated the business to be " to ballot for , and , if elected , to initiate Mr . Henry
( . lines Croley , who was about to proceed to India . " The ballot box was then sent round , and on its return to the East was declared to be unanimously in his favour . Mr . Croley being present , was duly initialed by Bro . Bowes , the charge being delivered , and the working tools explained by Bros . W . 1 ) . Finney and W . Richardson There being mi further business , the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities .
Jlindpoj ! Lodp , A'o . 1225 , Barrow-in-Furness , Laneeistiiiv . On Tuesday , the 20 th Sept ., lhe brethren of the above lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , Cutecn ' s Hotel , Himlpool , to celebrate their third anniversary , and for lhe purpose of installing their Worshipful Master-elecl , Bro . W . 11 . Silver .
The attendance of lhe bretnren , both of that and the neighbouring lodges , was very numerou ; , amongst whom may be mentioned : Bros . Ilamer , P . G . Treas . ; Wylie , P . G . R . ( both of this province ) ; Dr . Allison , P . M . 1021 ; Cornfield , W . M . 1225 ; and J . Case , W . M . and M . E . Z . 995 . Bro . Thomas MefCuighl was raised to the sublime degree of Ma .-. ' er Mason by the W . M ., Bro . George Cornfield .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
The ceremony of installation , which was performed in a highly effective and efficient manner by Bro . Hauler , P . G . Treas ., took place punctually , as appointed , at 3 . 30 p . m ., after which the brethren , numbering about forty , proceeded to the banquet-room , and after partaking of a sumptuous repast , the W . M ., as usual , took the chair , supported on his right by ISro . Hamer , the
installing officer , and on his left by Bros . Cornfield , I . P . M ., and Wylie , P . G . R . The W . M ., Bro . Silver , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were enthusiastically responded to , after which The I . P . M ., Bro . Cornfield , proposed "The health of the W . M . " , which was drank with full Masonic honours . In doing so , he said he must congratulate the lodge in
their unanimous selection , as he could testify that bro . Silver had always been an efficient and straightforward Mason , and he had no doubt he would preside over them with credit to himself , and that the lodge would prosper wilder him . The W . M ., in replying to the toast , said : You have to-day conferred upon me the distinguished honour of
placing me at the head of your lodge , to preside over it for the ensuing year . It is exceedingly gratifying to me to be placed in such a position , and I will endeavour , by diligence and attention to the onerous duties devolving upon me during my term of office , to repay the trust you have reposed in me . Whatever time and labour I have devoted to Freemasonry , I have given it with pleasure ,
and bad it been twenty times as much I should consider that the proceedings of this day amply repaid it all . After a few further remarks , Bro . Wylie , P . G . R . for West Lancashire , who assisted at the installation , apologised for having to retire so early , and said : I once before paid a visit to Barrow , and said to mvself I should like to see the working of the Barrow
or Hindpool Lodge . Being at Ulverston yesterday , at the Masonic Royal Arch Chapter , I came out of my way to see you , and must say I do not regret having done so . I am highly gratified at the correct and careful manner of your working , and am bound to say that the Hindpool Lodge is deserving of more credit than many old lodges of greater pretensions .
The W . M ., after proposing "The Installing Officers , " responded to by Bro . Ilamer , then proposed the toast of "The Immediate Past Master , Bro . George Cornfield , " sml said : It is with the greatest pleasure I rise to propose the health of I . P . M . Bro . Cornfield . I can testify , and I am sure the whole lodge will bear me out in what I sav , that he has exhibited the greatest energv and zeal for
the welfare of his lodge , and lias worked indefatigably for its prosperity during his year of office , although having more than ordinary difficulties to contend with ; but I am happy to say , we have emerged satisfactorily from all our troubles , and an era of prosperity is now open before us . Under these circumstances , I have more than ordinary pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the lodge , with a
Past Master ' s gold jewel , and an illuminated inscription on vellum ( framed ) , as a token of their regard . I am sure he will not consider its intrinsic value so much as the feeling which prompted its presentation ; and I trust he will live many years to wear it . The jewel is one of great beauty , and the inscription is a marvel of the penman ' s art , and runs as follows : —
Ancient and Honourable Society of 1 ' rcc and Accepted Masons , Hindpool Lodge , No . 1225 , A . I .. 5 S 70 , A . D . 1 S 70 . " At a regular lodge , held at the Masonic-hall , Queen ' s Hotel , Hindpool , Barrow-in-Furness , in the county of Lancaster , on the 16 th of August , 1 S 70 , under the presidency of tlie Senior Warden , it was resolved , to mark the
high esteem in which Worshipful Master Bro . George Cornfield is held by the members , for the zeal displayed in his assiduous attention to his arduous duties during his year of office , and for the courtesy and kindness he has invariably exhibited towards them , that a Past Master ' s Gold Jewel be presented by subscription from the whole of the lodge , on the occasion of his elevation to the
position the testimonial designates . Worshipful Master , W . II . SII . VKU . Senior Warden , THOMAS LKARV . Junior Warden , J . S . OR . MANDV . Secretary , Jons MORRIS . " Bro . Cornfield , in responding , said : 1 am so impressed with lhe liberality and kindness of the brethren , that I
cannot , under the circumstances , give proper expression to what I feel . I have endeavoured to do my duly as Master of this lodge , and should have been amply repaid by your approval ; but I am afraid that too high an estimate has been placed on my services . I thank you , brethren , from my heart , and need scarcely say that the testimonial just presented by the W . M . on behalf of the
lodge will be a source of gratification to me as long as I live . I am very glad to take this opportunity of expressing my hearty thanks to the whole of the officers who have assisted me during my presidency . The I . P . M . announced his intention of presenting his portrait to be hung up in the lodge . He had hoped to have handed it over at this meeting , but unfortunately it had not nrrivrrl .
Bro . W . Ashbtirncr , jun ., then proposed the neighbouring lodge , No . 995 , and sister lodge , No . 1021 , and observed that he had from the first been struck with the kindness evinced by Freemasons , and although their existed outside the lodge social distinctions , which for the business of the world were quile necessary , yet he found when in lodge all fraternised , and were on a level . lie must say that before he joined the Craft he had a certain
horror of Freemasonry , but he had so far changed his mind that he now considered that not only does Masonry cement the friendship and render the feeling between high and low more in harmony , but that no one can be a true Mason without being- exalted in a moral and religious point of view . Bros . Hodgson ( 995 ) and Morphet ( 1021 ) responded , after which ,