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able precincts . In concluding his remaiks he expressed a hope that his colleagues , and himself might be spared many years to come among their brethren of 158 9 " The Health of the Visitors " was acknowledged by . Bro . Westcott . ' -The Treasurer and Secretary " came next . Bro . Tisley in acknowledg ing this toast expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of the Treasurer ,
Bro . Praed , but upon his behalf he wished to assure the brethren that the financial state of the lodge was most satisfactory . After thanking them for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast of his health in conjunction with that of the Treasurer , he dwelt upon the subject of the Masonic Charities , and the gratifying results that had attended the action of the London Masonic
Charity Association at the recent election . He said there might be a difference of opinion as to the necessity for the establishment of such an Association , but the most captious could not deny the great success that had hitherto accompanied its operations in its candidature for the Metropolitan applicants for the benefits
of their valuable Charitable Institutions . ( Hear , hear . ) " The Officers " terminated the proceedings . This toast was acknowlcelged by Bros . Turner anel Farrington , sen . The success of the proceelings was enhanced by the instrumental and vocal contributions of Bros . Farrington , jun ., Tisler , Esson , Raddle , and others .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) - —A . meeting of this lodge took place at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., Bro . J . Willing , W . M ., in the chair . 'I here were also present Bros . J . Douglass , S . W . ; Jont-s , as J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , Sec .-, Hyland , J . D . ; Cook , I . G . ; Holt , W . S . ; Deller , Jaee | ues , Dovcy , Smith , Sillis , Lloyd , Bennett , Cole , anel about sixty of the
brethren . Visitors : Bros . Murseil , J . W . 33 ; Kauffmann , D . C . 1732 ; and Mcacork , 742 . The minutes of the previous regular meeting , and that of the emergency , having been read and confirmed , Bros . Dickey and Ramsden were raised to the Degree of M . M . Bros . Harton , Blundcll , Thorn , and Holland were passed to the Degree of F . C , after which Messrs . H . Dickey , H . Hoare , and J . T . Woods
were properly introduced , and impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , when Bro . John Douglass ( Standard Theatre ) , P . M . of the Metropolitan Lodge , ' 5 ° 7 i was unanimously elected . The outgoing W . M . was unanimously elected Treas ., and Bro . Nolan , Tyler . Bros . Sillis , Maby , Bennett , Johnson , and Lieut . Cole were
elected-Auditors . The Secretary , Bro . Stiles ( W . M . King ' s Cross Lodge , 1732 ) , proposcel that a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of £ 10 105 ., be voted to Bro . Willing , W . M ., for his successful and able working during his year ol office as founder and first W . M . of the Royal Savoy Lodge . This was seconded , and carried unanimously . The names of several candidates were given in to be balloted for and
initiated at ensuing meeting ( installation ) , and after acceping Bro . Treadwell's resignation the brethren adjourned to banquetat half-past seven . During the evening the W . M . most earnestly thanked the officers and brethren for their able working and hearty co-operation from the formation of the lodge , some fifteen months ago , anel felt certain the same goodwill and assistance would be rendered to his
successor ; the number of the brethren in Ihe lodge now amounted to about seventy , and the earnest attention paid by the brethren to the duties of Freemasonry and the cordial reception accorded to visitors at all times augured well for the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren . Several songs were excellently rendered by the brethien , and the meeting broke up about 10 in the evening .
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( So , 1830 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros , J . W , Brooke , W . M . ; J . C . Corpe , S . W . ; W . G . Bolt , J . W . ; J . W . Dewsnap , Treas . ; II . Cruse , Sec ; G . F . Smith , jun ., S . D . ; A . Stokes , J . D . ; G . F . Smith , D . C . ; J . G . Wilkins , I . G . ; A . Bowman , Steward . W . Bros .
Lieut-Col . Shadwell Clcrke , P . G . D ., P . M . ; Capt . Phillips , P . G . D ., P . M . ; Maloney , P . M . ; Furse , and other brethren . Visitors . Bros . Owen , Marcus , and Culver . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . P . M . W . A . Maloney , of Robert Burns Lodge , was then invested with the collar of acting P . M ., and addressed on the nature and duties of the office . Bro . Maloney returned thanks in
suitable terms . Bro . Furse was then passed to the Second Degree . W . Bro . Lieut-Col . Shadwell Clerke , P . G . D ., then with much impressive effect gave the Lecture on the Second Tracing Board . A vote of thanks was then unanimously passed for same . It was proposed and carried that a founders' jewel be strnck . The lodge was then adjourned . The brethren subsequently dined , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —This loelge held its regular meeting at 34 , Denmark-street , on Monday , the 27 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Whitfield . He was assisted by the officers , viz .: Bros . John Wood , S . W . ; J . G . Smith , J . W . ; William B . Elsdon , Treas . ; Edward Liddell , Sec . ; E . W . Mlddlemast , S . D . ; John Moult , S . D . ; Jas . Boyatt , I . G . ; R . Ferry ,
Org . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amongst the members present during the evening were Bros . R . F . Cook , P . M . ; M . Corbett , P . M . ; M . Swinburne , R . Brason , Adamson Rbagg , M . J . Wheatley , J . Matthews , and others . The following visitors also attended : Bros . John Bolam , P . M . 24 ; J . | . Athey , W . M . 240 ; John Duckitt , S . W . 481 ; C F . Dawson , 108 G ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; W . F . Poad , 424 ; R . W . Lisson , 406 ; Robt . Waugh , 1626 . The minutes of previous meeting | having been confirmed , Messrs . Wm .
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Mark Py bus and Edwd . Shewbrooks were admitte-l 111 due form , and initiated into the mysteries of Masonry by the W . M . The S . W . explained the working tools , and the J . W . gave the charge of the First Degree . Other business having been transacted , two new candidates for initiation
were proposed , and after the W . M . hail receive ! the " Hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed at 8 . 30 p . m . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the refreshment room , where the usual Masonic toasts and a musical entertainment contributeel to the harmony of a pleasant re-union .
GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 133 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the Cth ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Edward Bacon , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : Bros . Broster White , S . W . ; Jas . King , J . W . ; Jno . Button , S . D . ; W . Haywood Allen , J . D . ; Peter Lyons , I . G . ; Harry Clipson , M . C . ; Manuel Ghio , Tyler ; Fred . Myatt , Sec . ; and
Charles T . Armstrong , Treas . Above forty members of the lodge were present , and the following brethren honoured the loelgc with a visit on this occasion : The R . W . Bros . G . J . Gilbard , D . D . G . M . ; Rev . W . Stewart Pattison , P . P . G . M . of Manitoba ; Jas . Cunningham , P . D . G . J . W . ; Bros . J . Franceri , D . G . Sec ; J . Holliday , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) ; W . P . Kennedy , P . M . 12 , 2 , 1 ; Beaton , 43 ; Trcncry , Silva ,
Morello , and Bellini Dicfenbach , all of 115 ; Brebber , Rowsell , Hovard , and Probyn , of 278 ; Tellan , 424 ( 18 ° ) ; G . Blake , 893 ; J . Knight , 1331 ; Wm . H . Farr , 1424 ; Else , Reid , Sheppard , and O'Neil , 325 ( I . C . ) ; J . Mac-Donald and J . Emslic , 160 ( S . C ); and W . Tent , 57 G ( S . C . ) The business of the evening was ti piss Bios . Evans and Sinclair Forbes , and to raise Bros . Brown and
Stillman . Bros . Evans and Forbes having been duly passeel , Bro . King , J . W ., gave them the charge in his usually correct and impressive manner . Bro . White , S . W ., then riveted the attention of the large gathering by giving the Lecture in the Second Degree , and received highly complimentary remarks afterwards on his excellent rendering of this int : resting portion of our traditional history .
The instructive and beautiful rilual of the 1 hud Degree was then proceeded with , and Bros . Brown and Still man were raised by the W . M . in his well-known form to the Sublime Degree . This part of our ceremonies has for the past two years been worked by Bros . Cunningham and Conroy in a manner which called forth the greatest aelmiration , but through the hearty co-operation and
assistance of the officers , the present incumbent or King Solomon ' s chair has been enabled to make such improvements in drapery and musical accompaniments as to work the ritual in a manner never attempted before , perhaps , in this lodge , and certainly in very few others . Afler the lodge hal been successively lowered , and some routine business transacted , Bro . Bacon , the W . M ., proposed that
the thanks of the members be accorded direct from the chair to the R . W . Dep . D . Granel Master , Bro . G . J . Gilbard , and the R . W . the Past Prov . G . Master of Manitoba , Bro . the Rev . W . Stewart Pattison , for honouring the lodge that evening with their presence . Bro . Gilbard , D . D . G . M ., in reply , said it was quite true , as the W . M . had stated , that his professional
duties took up a great deal of time , but he should never feel he was straining a point of time to come among the brethren of Inhabitants Lodge . On the contrary , he was pleased that evening to have an opportunity of visiting them , and proud indeed to be a member of a lodge in which the work was carried out with such attention to detail as he had seen that night . The Inhabitants Lodge
had for some years back been distinguisheel for the excellence of its work , but when he saw the present W . M . and officers displaying such an interest , and going through these impressive ceremonies without a hitch , he ventured to say that this lodge was adding consideiably to ils popularity , and predicted for it , as he heartily wished , increased success and prosperity . Masonry in Gibraltar had
to be carried on very often under a great disadvantage , owing to the frequent changes that occurred amongst the military brethren , but he was pleased to notice from the large gathering before him lhat this lodge had not suffered from the last removal of regiments , but , on the contrary , its numbers must have increased , a fact which must be immensely gratifying to both the W . M . anel his officers .
He thanked the loelge most cordially for the vote just put from the chair , and promised another visit duiing the winter . R . W . Bro . Pattison , the P . P . G . M . of Manitoba , also replied , thanking the lodge for the vote just passed . He had visited them two months ago , and was so much pleased witli the work on that occasion that he expressed a desire to sec the Third Degree given . The W . M .
having kindly sent an invitation , he availed himself of it , and must acknowledge the great pleasure derived from what he had that night seen . He wished the lodge all the success which the excellence of its work so amply merited , and was quite sure , uneler its present chief , the populari'y and usefulness of the Inhabitants Lodge would not wane . Two candidates were then proposed for initiation , and the
ledge was closed in due and ancient form . The anthems sung during the evening were " Guide us , O Thou Great Jehovah ; " "Solemn strikes the fun ' ral chime ; " and Mendelssohn ' s "Just as a father pitielhhis own children ;" the latter well rendered by Bro . Myatt , accompanied by Bro . King , J . W . and Organist . The whole are from the collection ot Bro . Dr . Spark , procured by P . M . Bro . Cunningham when in the chair of 153 . At the banquet table
the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Visitors " being responded to by Bro . Rev . W . S . Pattison , P . G . M . of Manitoba ; Bros . Kennedy , P . M . 1331 ; Rowsell for 278 ; Morello for nrjj Else on behalf of 325 ( I . C ); and J . Macdonald for ' 1 Co ( S . C ) , " Roman Eagle ; " and a little harmony brought to a close an evening which had for its characteristics work , instruction , interest , and pleasure .
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ABERGAVENNY . —Philavilhropie - ; LOCIRO ( No . 8 iS ) .--The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room , on Friday , the 24 th ult . Bro . T . IIanley presided . The only business 0 : 1 the paper was tl . e . installation of the W . M . and the investiture of officers The lodge bring duly opened Bro . G . H . Gorvin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , was requested by the W . M . to peiform the
ceremony . Bro . G . H . Gcrvin thereupon look the chair , and installed Bro . II . R . Barrett , the respected S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M . lor the ensuing year . The following brothers were appointed to assist him for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Hanley , l . P . M . ; G . H . Gorvin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; J . O . Marsh . S . W . ; W . R . Eamcs , f . W . ; W . C . Freeman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; E . L . Baker ,
S . D , ; E . IEampton , J . D . ; Rev . J . W . Osman , Chaplain ; C llowills , Org . ; B . E . Hodgens , I . G . ; W . O . Pegler and J . Hanky , Stewards ; and . ] . Green , Tyler . At the termination of the proceedings a banquet , prepared by Bro . Wm . Tucker , under the direction of the Stewards , Bros . C . Bailey , P . M . 818 , and G . H . Gorvin , P . M . 818 , P . P . G . A . D . C , was held at the Grcyhounel Hotel . About
fifty brethren , consisting eif the above-mentioned ofii .-ers ( with the exception of the Chaplain ) , sat elown , among whom were the following : Br . is . J . R . ] enkin =, P . M ., P . P . J . C . ; S . H . Steele , P . M . 818 ; II . Feathers , W . M . Kennard Lodge ; S . II . Facey , P . M . ; W . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Bishop , P . S . W . ; J . L . C . B . Little ; J . Smith , P . S . W . ; C . Williams , T . Moore , C . Wilson , I . Howard ,
W . Hands , S . Eamcs , W . Charles , R . Sh lcklcte . n , J . Thomas , D . Gwyme , H . Harris , John Thomas , T . Judd , II . Timkins , an I others . After the usual loy . il and Masonic toasts , Bro . H . R . B . arrclt , W . M . elect , thanked the brethren in feeling terms for the honour they had conferred
upon him in eliding him to the highest honour in the loelge , and expressed his intention , with the able assistance of his officers , to carry out the ilutie- ' s of his office to the best of his ability , without fear or favour . A most eij-iyable evening was spent , and the proceedings terminated to the entire satisfaction of all present .
MANCHESTER . —Truth Lodgo ( No . 145 8 ) . —This lodge held its meeting on Saturday , the 1 st inst . After the lodge was opened , the minutes being confirmed , the ball-it was taken for Mr . W . A . Burton , which-being unanimous , he was eluly initiated into the mysteries anil
privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Tnis being the e ' ay of election of W . VI ., the ballot was taken , the result being unanimous in favour of Bro . Iliff , S . W . Bro . Proctor was again elected Treasurer . The lodge was closed in peace anel harmony at 6 . 30 .
WEST GORTON . —Ashbury Lodge ( 1 V 0 . 1450 ) - —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Justice Birch Hotel . There were present Bros . Hughes , W . M . ; Cummings , S . W . ; Newton , J . W . ; Abbott , P . M ., treas . ; W . Wright , S . D . ; F . Roberts , acting I . G . ; Reynolds , Sec ; Brownridge , l . P . M . ; J . Meadows , Tyler ; John Gallagher , P . M . ;
Jas . Moors , P . M . ; Aspenall , P . M . ; John Battesby , J . Wilson , J . Wormald , J . P . Harvey , Jas . Storey , j . Wright , and Jas . Ryder . Visitors : Bros . K . Elphistone , S . W . 210 ; A . Sligh , P . M . 210 ; Pentnon , W . M . 210 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 6 . 45 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . A candidate was due for raising , bul , although
the W . M . waited for him some considerable tine , he failtd to put in an appearance , to the great disappointment of the visitors , who hail fully cxpecteel to see some " woik . " The lodge was gradually raised to the Third Degree , and afterwards lowered to the First , when the W . M . announced that it was customary to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year on that evening . Several brethren being eligible for
that honourable post , their names were handed to each member of the lodge present , who affixed their mark against the name of the candidate of their choice , when it was found , on the papers being collected ami examined by the W . M ., that , with one single exception , the whole of the brethren had recorded their votes in favour of the S . W ., Bro . Cummings . The announcement was received with
warm applause , as Bro . Cummings is a most assiduous and thoroughly excellent worker , and well deserves the honour bestowed upon him . The newly-elected W . M ., in a lew well-chosen sentences , thanked the brethren for their appreciation of his humble services . Bro . Abbott , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Br * . Meadows Tyler . A communication was read by the Secretary from Provincial Grand Lodge respecting joining
members , the particulars of which have already been commented upon in this paper . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors the loelge was closeel in peace and harmony at 8 . r 5 . The brethren aftcrwarels sat down to supper , and on the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed anil responded to , and after a most enjoyable evening they separated at 11 o'clock .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The first monthly meeting of this lodge after the installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ,, at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was an attendance of about sixty members and visitors . Bro . J . B . MacKenzie , W . M ., occupied his pesition in the E ,, and amongst his chief supporters were Bros . LindoCourtcnay , l . P . M . ; W . J . Chapman , M . C , P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M .,
P . G . J . D . ; W . W . Sandbrcok , S . W . ; John Atkinson , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treasurer ( W . M . 1356 ); F . Wilkinson , Secretary ; R . Burges * , Organist ' ; J . Pyer , J . D . ; W . Savage , I . G . ; H . P . Squire , S . S . ; C . Courtenay , J . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the members present were Bros . S . Mattison ; D . Saunders , W . Addis , I . de Frece , J . E . J ackson , P . P . S ., S . of W . J . Shrapnell , W . Williams , R . Williams , H . Round , W . Heap , J . Adams , J . Keet , J . W . Collinson , J . Brown and others . The list
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able precincts . In concluding his remaiks he expressed a hope that his colleagues , and himself might be spared many years to come among their brethren of 158 9 " The Health of the Visitors " was acknowledged by . Bro . Westcott . ' -The Treasurer and Secretary " came next . Bro . Tisley in acknowledg ing this toast expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of the Treasurer ,
Bro . Praed , but upon his behalf he wished to assure the brethren that the financial state of the lodge was most satisfactory . After thanking them for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast of his health in conjunction with that of the Treasurer , he dwelt upon the subject of the Masonic Charities , and the gratifying results that had attended the action of the London Masonic
Charity Association at the recent election . He said there might be a difference of opinion as to the necessity for the establishment of such an Association , but the most captious could not deny the great success that had hitherto accompanied its operations in its candidature for the Metropolitan applicants for the benefits
of their valuable Charitable Institutions . ( Hear , hear . ) " The Officers " terminated the proceedings . This toast was acknowlcelged by Bros . Turner anel Farrington , sen . The success of the proceelings was enhanced by the instrumental and vocal contributions of Bros . Farrington , jun ., Tisler , Esson , Raddle , and others .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) - —A . meeting of this lodge took place at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., Bro . J . Willing , W . M ., in the chair . 'I here were also present Bros . J . Douglass , S . W . ; Jont-s , as J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , Sec .-, Hyland , J . D . ; Cook , I . G . ; Holt , W . S . ; Deller , Jaee | ues , Dovcy , Smith , Sillis , Lloyd , Bennett , Cole , anel about sixty of the
brethren . Visitors : Bros . Murseil , J . W . 33 ; Kauffmann , D . C . 1732 ; and Mcacork , 742 . The minutes of the previous regular meeting , and that of the emergency , having been read and confirmed , Bros . Dickey and Ramsden were raised to the Degree of M . M . Bros . Harton , Blundcll , Thorn , and Holland were passed to the Degree of F . C , after which Messrs . H . Dickey , H . Hoare , and J . T . Woods
were properly introduced , and impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , when Bro . John Douglass ( Standard Theatre ) , P . M . of the Metropolitan Lodge , ' 5 ° 7 i was unanimously elected . The outgoing W . M . was unanimously elected Treas ., and Bro . Nolan , Tyler . Bros . Sillis , Maby , Bennett , Johnson , and Lieut . Cole were
elected-Auditors . The Secretary , Bro . Stiles ( W . M . King ' s Cross Lodge , 1732 ) , proposcel that a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of £ 10 105 ., be voted to Bro . Willing , W . M ., for his successful and able working during his year ol office as founder and first W . M . of the Royal Savoy Lodge . This was seconded , and carried unanimously . The names of several candidates were given in to be balloted for and
initiated at ensuing meeting ( installation ) , and after acceping Bro . Treadwell's resignation the brethren adjourned to banquetat half-past seven . During the evening the W . M . most earnestly thanked the officers and brethren for their able working and hearty co-operation from the formation of the lodge , some fifteen months ago , anel felt certain the same goodwill and assistance would be rendered to his
successor ; the number of the brethren in Ihe lodge now amounted to about seventy , and the earnest attention paid by the brethren to the duties of Freemasonry and the cordial reception accorded to visitors at all times augured well for the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren . Several songs were excellently rendered by the brethien , and the meeting broke up about 10 in the evening .
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( So , 1830 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros , J . W , Brooke , W . M . ; J . C . Corpe , S . W . ; W . G . Bolt , J . W . ; J . W . Dewsnap , Treas . ; II . Cruse , Sec ; G . F . Smith , jun ., S . D . ; A . Stokes , J . D . ; G . F . Smith , D . C . ; J . G . Wilkins , I . G . ; A . Bowman , Steward . W . Bros .
Lieut-Col . Shadwell Clcrke , P . G . D ., P . M . ; Capt . Phillips , P . G . D ., P . M . ; Maloney , P . M . ; Furse , and other brethren . Visitors . Bros . Owen , Marcus , and Culver . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . P . M . W . A . Maloney , of Robert Burns Lodge , was then invested with the collar of acting P . M ., and addressed on the nature and duties of the office . Bro . Maloney returned thanks in
suitable terms . Bro . Furse was then passed to the Second Degree . W . Bro . Lieut-Col . Shadwell Clerke , P . G . D ., then with much impressive effect gave the Lecture on the Second Tracing Board . A vote of thanks was then unanimously passed for same . It was proposed and carried that a founders' jewel be strnck . The lodge was then adjourned . The brethren subsequently dined , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —This loelge held its regular meeting at 34 , Denmark-street , on Monday , the 27 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Whitfield . He was assisted by the officers , viz .: Bros . John Wood , S . W . ; J . G . Smith , J . W . ; William B . Elsdon , Treas . ; Edward Liddell , Sec . ; E . W . Mlddlemast , S . D . ; John Moult , S . D . ; Jas . Boyatt , I . G . ; R . Ferry ,
Org . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amongst the members present during the evening were Bros . R . F . Cook , P . M . ; M . Corbett , P . M . ; M . Swinburne , R . Brason , Adamson Rbagg , M . J . Wheatley , J . Matthews , and others . The following visitors also attended : Bros . John Bolam , P . M . 24 ; J . | . Athey , W . M . 240 ; John Duckitt , S . W . 481 ; C F . Dawson , 108 G ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; W . F . Poad , 424 ; R . W . Lisson , 406 ; Robt . Waugh , 1626 . The minutes of previous meeting | having been confirmed , Messrs . Wm .
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Mark Py bus and Edwd . Shewbrooks were admitte-l 111 due form , and initiated into the mysteries of Masonry by the W . M . The S . W . explained the working tools , and the J . W . gave the charge of the First Degree . Other business having been transacted , two new candidates for initiation
were proposed , and after the W . M . hail receive ! the " Hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed at 8 . 30 p . m . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the refreshment room , where the usual Masonic toasts and a musical entertainment contributeel to the harmony of a pleasant re-union .
GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 133 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the Cth ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Edward Bacon , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : Bros . Broster White , S . W . ; Jas . King , J . W . ; Jno . Button , S . D . ; W . Haywood Allen , J . D . ; Peter Lyons , I . G . ; Harry Clipson , M . C . ; Manuel Ghio , Tyler ; Fred . Myatt , Sec . ; and
Charles T . Armstrong , Treas . Above forty members of the lodge were present , and the following brethren honoured the loelgc with a visit on this occasion : The R . W . Bros . G . J . Gilbard , D . D . G . M . ; Rev . W . Stewart Pattison , P . P . G . M . of Manitoba ; Jas . Cunningham , P . D . G . J . W . ; Bros . J . Franceri , D . G . Sec ; J . Holliday , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) ; W . P . Kennedy , P . M . 12 , 2 , 1 ; Beaton , 43 ; Trcncry , Silva ,
Morello , and Bellini Dicfenbach , all of 115 ; Brebber , Rowsell , Hovard , and Probyn , of 278 ; Tellan , 424 ( 18 ° ) ; G . Blake , 893 ; J . Knight , 1331 ; Wm . H . Farr , 1424 ; Else , Reid , Sheppard , and O'Neil , 325 ( I . C . ) ; J . Mac-Donald and J . Emslic , 160 ( S . C ); and W . Tent , 57 G ( S . C . ) The business of the evening was ti piss Bios . Evans and Sinclair Forbes , and to raise Bros . Brown and
Stillman . Bros . Evans and Forbes having been duly passeel , Bro . King , J . W ., gave them the charge in his usually correct and impressive manner . Bro . White , S . W ., then riveted the attention of the large gathering by giving the Lecture in the Second Degree , and received highly complimentary remarks afterwards on his excellent rendering of this int : resting portion of our traditional history .
The instructive and beautiful rilual of the 1 hud Degree was then proceeded with , and Bros . Brown and Still man were raised by the W . M . in his well-known form to the Sublime Degree . This part of our ceremonies has for the past two years been worked by Bros . Cunningham and Conroy in a manner which called forth the greatest aelmiration , but through the hearty co-operation and
assistance of the officers , the present incumbent or King Solomon ' s chair has been enabled to make such improvements in drapery and musical accompaniments as to work the ritual in a manner never attempted before , perhaps , in this lodge , and certainly in very few others . Afler the lodge hal been successively lowered , and some routine business transacted , Bro . Bacon , the W . M ., proposed that
the thanks of the members be accorded direct from the chair to the R . W . Dep . D . Granel Master , Bro . G . J . Gilbard , and the R . W . the Past Prov . G . Master of Manitoba , Bro . the Rev . W . Stewart Pattison , for honouring the lodge that evening with their presence . Bro . Gilbard , D . D . G . M ., in reply , said it was quite true , as the W . M . had stated , that his professional
duties took up a great deal of time , but he should never feel he was straining a point of time to come among the brethren of Inhabitants Lodge . On the contrary , he was pleased that evening to have an opportunity of visiting them , and proud indeed to be a member of a lodge in which the work was carried out with such attention to detail as he had seen that night . The Inhabitants Lodge
had for some years back been distinguisheel for the excellence of its work , but when he saw the present W . M . and officers displaying such an interest , and going through these impressive ceremonies without a hitch , he ventured to say that this lodge was adding consideiably to ils popularity , and predicted for it , as he heartily wished , increased success and prosperity . Masonry in Gibraltar had
to be carried on very often under a great disadvantage , owing to the frequent changes that occurred amongst the military brethren , but he was pleased to notice from the large gathering before him lhat this lodge had not suffered from the last removal of regiments , but , on the contrary , its numbers must have increased , a fact which must be immensely gratifying to both the W . M . anel his officers .
He thanked the loelge most cordially for the vote just put from the chair , and promised another visit duiing the winter . R . W . Bro . Pattison , the P . P . G . M . of Manitoba , also replied , thanking the lodge for the vote just passed . He had visited them two months ago , and was so much pleased witli the work on that occasion that he expressed a desire to sec the Third Degree given . The W . M .
having kindly sent an invitation , he availed himself of it , and must acknowledge the great pleasure derived from what he had that night seen . He wished the lodge all the success which the excellence of its work so amply merited , and was quite sure , uneler its present chief , the populari'y and usefulness of the Inhabitants Lodge would not wane . Two candidates were then proposed for initiation , and the
ledge was closed in due and ancient form . The anthems sung during the evening were " Guide us , O Thou Great Jehovah ; " "Solemn strikes the fun ' ral chime ; " and Mendelssohn ' s "Just as a father pitielhhis own children ;" the latter well rendered by Bro . Myatt , accompanied by Bro . King , J . W . and Organist . The whole are from the collection ot Bro . Dr . Spark , procured by P . M . Bro . Cunningham when in the chair of 153 . At the banquet table
the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Visitors " being responded to by Bro . Rev . W . S . Pattison , P . G . M . of Manitoba ; Bros . Kennedy , P . M . 1331 ; Rowsell for 278 ; Morello for nrjj Else on behalf of 325 ( I . C ); and J . Macdonald for ' 1 Co ( S . C ) , " Roman Eagle ; " and a little harmony brought to a close an evening which had for its characteristics work , instruction , interest , and pleasure .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
ABERGAVENNY . —Philavilhropie - ; LOCIRO ( No . 8 iS ) .--The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room , on Friday , the 24 th ult . Bro . T . IIanley presided . The only business 0 : 1 the paper was tl . e . installation of the W . M . and the investiture of officers The lodge bring duly opened Bro . G . H . Gorvin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , was requested by the W . M . to peiform the
ceremony . Bro . G . H . Gcrvin thereupon look the chair , and installed Bro . II . R . Barrett , the respected S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M . lor the ensuing year . The following brothers were appointed to assist him for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Hanley , l . P . M . ; G . H . Gorvin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; J . O . Marsh . S . W . ; W . R . Eamcs , f . W . ; W . C . Freeman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; E . L . Baker ,
S . D , ; E . IEampton , J . D . ; Rev . J . W . Osman , Chaplain ; C llowills , Org . ; B . E . Hodgens , I . G . ; W . O . Pegler and J . Hanky , Stewards ; and . ] . Green , Tyler . At the termination of the proceedings a banquet , prepared by Bro . Wm . Tucker , under the direction of the Stewards , Bros . C . Bailey , P . M . 818 , and G . H . Gorvin , P . M . 818 , P . P . G . A . D . C , was held at the Grcyhounel Hotel . About
fifty brethren , consisting eif the above-mentioned ofii .-ers ( with the exception of the Chaplain ) , sat elown , among whom were the following : Br . is . J . R . ] enkin =, P . M ., P . P . J . C . ; S . H . Steele , P . M . 818 ; II . Feathers , W . M . Kennard Lodge ; S . II . Facey , P . M . ; W . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Bishop , P . S . W . ; J . L . C . B . Little ; J . Smith , P . S . W . ; C . Williams , T . Moore , C . Wilson , I . Howard ,
W . Hands , S . Eamcs , W . Charles , R . Sh lcklcte . n , J . Thomas , D . Gwyme , H . Harris , John Thomas , T . Judd , II . Timkins , an I others . After the usual loy . il and Masonic toasts , Bro . H . R . B . arrclt , W . M . elect , thanked the brethren in feeling terms for the honour they had conferred
upon him in eliding him to the highest honour in the loelge , and expressed his intention , with the able assistance of his officers , to carry out the ilutie- ' s of his office to the best of his ability , without fear or favour . A most eij-iyable evening was spent , and the proceedings terminated to the entire satisfaction of all present .
MANCHESTER . —Truth Lodgo ( No . 145 8 ) . —This lodge held its meeting on Saturday , the 1 st inst . After the lodge was opened , the minutes being confirmed , the ball-it was taken for Mr . W . A . Burton , which-being unanimous , he was eluly initiated into the mysteries anil
privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Tnis being the e ' ay of election of W . VI ., the ballot was taken , the result being unanimous in favour of Bro . Iliff , S . W . Bro . Proctor was again elected Treasurer . The lodge was closed in peace anel harmony at 6 . 30 .
WEST GORTON . —Ashbury Lodge ( 1 V 0 . 1450 ) - —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Justice Birch Hotel . There were present Bros . Hughes , W . M . ; Cummings , S . W . ; Newton , J . W . ; Abbott , P . M ., treas . ; W . Wright , S . D . ; F . Roberts , acting I . G . ; Reynolds , Sec ; Brownridge , l . P . M . ; J . Meadows , Tyler ; John Gallagher , P . M . ;
Jas . Moors , P . M . ; Aspenall , P . M . ; John Battesby , J . Wilson , J . Wormald , J . P . Harvey , Jas . Storey , j . Wright , and Jas . Ryder . Visitors : Bros . K . Elphistone , S . W . 210 ; A . Sligh , P . M . 210 ; Pentnon , W . M . 210 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 6 . 45 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . A candidate was due for raising , bul , although
the W . M . waited for him some considerable tine , he failtd to put in an appearance , to the great disappointment of the visitors , who hail fully cxpecteel to see some " woik . " The lodge was gradually raised to the Third Degree , and afterwards lowered to the First , when the W . M . announced that it was customary to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year on that evening . Several brethren being eligible for
that honourable post , their names were handed to each member of the lodge present , who affixed their mark against the name of the candidate of their choice , when it was found , on the papers being collected ami examined by the W . M ., that , with one single exception , the whole of the brethren had recorded their votes in favour of the S . W ., Bro . Cummings . The announcement was received with
warm applause , as Bro . Cummings is a most assiduous and thoroughly excellent worker , and well deserves the honour bestowed upon him . The newly-elected W . M ., in a lew well-chosen sentences , thanked the brethren for their appreciation of his humble services . Bro . Abbott , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Br * . Meadows Tyler . A communication was read by the Secretary from Provincial Grand Lodge respecting joining
members , the particulars of which have already been commented upon in this paper . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors the loelge was closeel in peace and harmony at 8 . r 5 . The brethren aftcrwarels sat down to supper , and on the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed anil responded to , and after a most enjoyable evening they separated at 11 o'clock .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The first monthly meeting of this lodge after the installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ,, at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was an attendance of about sixty members and visitors . Bro . J . B . MacKenzie , W . M ., occupied his pesition in the E ,, and amongst his chief supporters were Bros . LindoCourtcnay , l . P . M . ; W . J . Chapman , M . C , P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M .,
P . G . J . D . ; W . W . Sandbrcok , S . W . ; John Atkinson , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treasurer ( W . M . 1356 ); F . Wilkinson , Secretary ; R . Burges * , Organist ' ; J . Pyer , J . D . ; W . Savage , I . G . ; H . P . Squire , S . S . ; C . Courtenay , J . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the members present were Bros . S . Mattison ; D . Saunders , W . Addis , I . de Frece , J . E . J ackson , P . P . S ., S . of W . J . Shrapnell , W . Williams , R . Williams , H . Round , W . Heap , J . Adams , J . Keet , J . W . Collinson , J . Brown and others . The list