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Tassell , W . F . B . Watts , VV . Newbold , and W . / E . Watson . Also the following visitors : Bros . H . Wilson , S . W . 1293 ; D . W . Pea-ce , P . M . 1293 ; F . A . Powell , P . M . 457 j G . Cooper , P . M . 567 j A . Darch , P . M . 72 ; J . E . Harling-, P . M . 30 ; and R . P . Angel , 170 . Messrs . Walter Newbold and W . E . Watson were initiated , and Bros . Tassell , Mcltwraith , and Watts were

passed . Bros . R . Angel , 1 79 , and J . W . Heath were proposed as joining members , and Mr . J . Alfred Goridge as an initiate . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to Bro . Hooper ' s list for the Boys' School , and the sum of two guineas was voted to the Gould Testimonial Fund . The I . P . M ., Bro . G . R . Langley , was presented by the W . M .,

on behalf of the brethren , with a P . M . ' s collar and jewel , which they had provided , in recognition of his services to the lodge . This was supplemental to the P . M . jewel of the lodge , which Bro . Langley had already received , and the event took him by surprise . The brevity of his thanks betokened the great gratification which the proceedings afforded him .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., at Lord ' s Hotel , St . John's Wood , when there were present Bros . I . J . Thomas , W . M . j J . Page , S . W . j W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; W . D . Slyman , P . M ., Treas . j F . G . Baker , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Stephens , P . M ., S . D . j S . J . Humfress , P . M ., I . D . j H . Slyman ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C . j S . B . Nightingale , I . G . ; R . T . Redfearn , Stwd . ; C . Thomas , Tyler j J . Evans , P . M . j J . Powell , P . M . ; E . W . Scattergood , P . M . j C . R . Wickens , P . M . ; Harrington , Shaw , Stiles , W . Lisle , and Wills . Visitors : Bros . W . Binns , 1642 j C . Coleman , J . D . 142 S ; R . H . Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; and S . R . Walker , P . M . and Sec . 733 .

The lodge was opened , and Bros . Harrington and Wills were passed to the Second Degree , after which the W . M . initiated his son , Mr . H . I . Thomas , and Mr . A . E . Henderson , into the mysteries of Freemasonry , in a very impressive manner .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , and were interspersed with songs by Bros . Baker , Evans , Dillon , Redfearn , Stephens , and Wickens . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable evening .

FARRINGDON-WITHOUT LODGE ( No . * 745 ) - —This lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 26 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Herbeit , W . M . ; Schultz , S . W . ; Suskind , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . D . C . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; Webber , S . D . j Scherer , J . D . j Nelson Prower , M . A ., I . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . W . Middx . ; J . Young , P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; I . Lister , P . M . j and E . Mallett , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . T . O .

Harding , M . A ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Cottell , and it proving to be unanimous he was inducted into Craft mysteries by Bros . Walls . The lodge was then closed . The customary toasts received full justice , and an excellent musical programme was carried out by Bros . Hedley , Carus , E . Moss , Selwyn , Davis , P . Lardner , and J . Young .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Brixton Hall on Saturday , the ist inst . The members present included Bros . Chas . Isles Axford , P . P . G . D . D . C . Middx ., W . M . j W . Day , I . P . M . ; A . E . Albert , S . W . ; R . Evens , J . W . j W . Kirkland , Treas . j Hy . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks , Middx ., Secj A . Jones , S . D . j VV . R .

Palmer , J . D . j John Bott , I . G . ; J . J . Newland , D . C ; John Read , P . G . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; John Hicks , Stwd . j Richard Poore , P . AI . ; VV . E . Farrington , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; R . Bowman , P . M . ; G . Daunton , E . C . Wickes , Chas . Cutter , E . F . Gye , R . Bott , and S . Hamilton . Visitors : Bros . H . Hooper , W . M . 1 S 96 ; J . Taylor , 1744 ; F . A . Smith ,

W . M . 16 99 ; VV . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . j W . Lucas , P . M . 1669 ; Frank C . Joseph , I . G . 2048 J A . Palmer , 1953 J R , Barham , P . M . 144 ; R . J . H . Eccles , 166 9 ; G . R . Langley , I . P . M . 183 ; H . ] . Wicks , I . P . M . 126 9 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . E . F . Gye was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Ballot

was then successfully taken in favour of Mr . Edmund C . Wickes as a candidate for initiation , and he was initiated in a very impressive manner by the W . M . The elections were next proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Bro A . E . Albert , elected W . M . ; Bro . Kirkland , re-elected Treas . ; and Bro . Potter , re-elected Tyler . Bros . Bowman , Cutler , and Gye , were elected Auditors . On the

motion of Bro . Kirkland , Treas ., seconded by the S . W ., a P . M . 's jewel and collar were unanimousl y voted to Bro . Axford , W . M ., for the able and efficient manner in which he had performee the duties of his office , and for his successful efforts to maintain the harmony of the lodge . The The W . Master briefly returned thanks , observing that he

had taken a great deal of interest in their lodge , and had done his best to perform his officers his duties in a manner satisfactory to the brethren . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to substantial meal , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were proposed and received with the customs rv

heartiness . In ptoposing "The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Day , I . P . M ., said that the beethren were well aware how satisfactorily Bro . Axford , W . M ., had performed the duties of his office . The visitors and members would join with him in congratulating their W . M . on his imuressive rendering of the ceremonies in the First and Third Degrees that evening .

Bro . C . I . Axford , W . M ., returned thanks , and said that during his term of office he had had a happy time , having been well supported by the oflicers and brethren , which at all times rendered it easier for the W . M . to do his part . Their lodge had progressed steadil y and surely , and bid fair to be an excellent lodge , and a credit to the district

Wl'h which it was connected . If the brethren but acted in unity and concord , they would maintain their numbers and obtain that state of perfection which they desired . He would always use his endeavours for the best interests of the lodge , and was sure the officers would do the same . Bro . Edmund C , Wickes replied for the toast of " The

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Initiate . " He said he had not at present ( penetrated very far into the mysteries of Freemasonry , but he thought that an institution which had endured as long as Masonry , and which had obtained the adhesion of so many men , from the highest to the lowest , was an institution worthy of support . He thought that from the ceremonials that evening he could conceive the principles which animated the brethren ,

and was quite sure that the secrets of Freemasonry , so far as he was concerned , would be safe . He hoped they would find that , although the last , he was not the least worthy of the brethren . Bro . W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . Middx ., in response to the toast of " The Visitors , " said it gave him a great amount of pleasure to have the opportunity of visiting the

lodge , and he could , as on a previous occasion , congratulate the lodge on the progress made during the few years of its existence . It had afforded the visitors much pleasure to witness the admirable manner in which the ceremonies had been carried out . The impressive style in which the candidate was initiated by the W . M ., supported by the officers , must have made a deep impression on the worthy

brother introduced , as it did on all the brethren present . On behalf of the visitors , he returned thanks for the kind manner in which they had been received , and wished the lodge every success and prosperity . Under the able guidance of the Past Masters who had done good suit and service in Masonry for some years past , the successors of the W . M . would be enabled to carry out the duties in a

manner that would reflect the highest credit on the lodge . Bro . G . R . Langlev , I . P . M . 1 S 3 , also replied , and said it was his special privilege to meet many of the brethren present at the lodge of instruction , which was proud to acknowledge that it owed its warrant to the Brixton Lodge . He could testify to the excellent work done by the junior members of the Brixton Lodge , as evinced by their attendance at the lodge of instruction , and trusted that the

initiates of the future would be of as good an order as in the past . " The P . M . ' s , " "Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers " having been given and duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed an enjoyable meeting . Bro . John Read , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., presided at the pianoforte with his accustomed ability , and several brethren assisted the harmony with vocal selections .

ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Adolphus Clark , W . M . ; Charles Corby , P . M ., acting as I . P . M . ; Fred . Kedge , S . W . ; J . J . Woolley , acting as J . W . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; J . B . Grieve , acting as S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . D . ; F . Jackson , acting as I . G . ; W .

Culverhouse , Tyler ; VV . R . Stretton , B . R . Paul , E . Jackman , and E . A . Ronaasen . Visitors : Bros . J . Webb and P . Hart . The lodge was opened , and the VV . M . explained the reason for calling the lodge of emergency . The Secretary read several letters from brethren regretting they could not be present , and one from Bro . Theodore H . Tilton

announcing the death of one of the members , Bro . P . D . Rees , for whom the lodge was in mourning . On the motion of Bro . C . Corby , and seconded by Bio . J . B . Grieve , a vote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Bro . P . D . Rees was passed , the same to be

entered on the minutes , and that the Secretary write to that effect to Mrs . Rees , also conveying the sympathy of the brethren to her and her family in their sad bereavement . Bros . Edward Jackman , William R . Stretton , and Bernard R . Paul were raised to the Degree of M . M . ' s . Nothing furher offering , the lodge was closed .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —A regular meetingof this lodge was held in Freemasons ' Hall , Institute-street , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . Amongst those present were Bros . VV . H . Lomax , W . M . ; James Naylor , S . W . ; Robert Nightingale , J . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton ( P . Prov . G . Chap . ) , Chap . ; James Newton ( Prov . Asst . G . Sec ) , Treas . j F . W . Brockbank , Secj

W . Forrest , J . D . ; Thomas Murphy , I . G . ; Thos . Higson fProv . G . Tyler ) , Tyler ; James Walker , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; E . G . Harwood , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; John Hardcastle , P . M . ; J . W . Poyntz , P . M .: Thomas Barnes , J . Simkiu . H . L . Hinnell , G . Crowther , F . VV . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . W . Isherwood , Thomas Cooper , C . G . Sundell , and two visitors , Bros . W . H . Vaughan , P . M .

10 0 , Prov . G . Reg ., and J . R . Haslam , 221 . The lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . 'The Secretary read a letter from Bro . John Morris , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Wks ., resigning his membership ol the lodge . A communication was read from Bro . W . Cooper , Hon . Sec . of the Furnishing Committee of [ he Freemasons' Hall , intimating that the Committee had made

a call of , £ 25 per lodge on each of the five Bolton lodges , and also requesting the lodge to nominate three of its members as representatives on the Hall Committee . It was agreed that the call be at once paid , and that Bros . James Newton , VV . Forrest , and F . W . Broadbent be appointed to represent the . lodge on the Committee . The ballot then took place for the office ot VV . M . for the ensuing year , the

result being the unanimous election of Bro . Jas . Naylor , S . W . Prior to the ballot for the office of Treasurer , Bro . James Newton , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , rose and expressed his earnest desire to retire from that office , the duties of which he had fulfilled for the past seven years . Many regrets were expressed at this intimation , and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Newton for his valuable services as Treasurer . Bro . John Booth , P . M .,

was unanimously elected by ballot as Bro . Newton ' s successor . Bros . W . H . Horrocks , P . M ., and John Hardcastle , P . M ., were appointed Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts . Bro . Thomas Higson was re-elected Tyler of the lodge . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed , the brelhren adjourning to the banquet rocm for refreshment .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodije was held on Wedne > day , the 28 th ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . John Studd , VV . M . ; D . Macpherson , S . W . ; S . Kershaw , J . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Treas . ; J . Wildgoose , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; J . P . Bedson , S . D . ; Will Lee , J . D . j R . L . McMillan , I . G . ; J . Kirk , Tyler j Wm . Livesey , I . P . M . ;

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VV . D . Waddell , P . M . j H . H . Warburton . P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . j J . W . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; C . F . Pike , T . Schofield , R . Higham , C . S . Allison , J . W . Sparkes , T . G . Sparkes , "Thos . Black , E . Wood , J . C . Clemmey , J . Gardner , Thos . Walmsley , and S . C . Walker , Visitors : Bros . W . R . Sowter , P . M . 815 ; F . G . Berry , 44 ; Ernest Jones , W . M . 1052 j George Lloyd , S . VV .

1730 J J . Wilcox , 1140 ; aud R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 P . G . Stwd . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Frederick Gimblett , and he was declared elected . He was not , however , present , but Mr . Thomas Carr , who had been balloted for and elected at the last

meeting , was initiated that evening by the W . M . The E . A . charge was impressively delivered by Bro . S . Kershaw , J . W . There being no further ' : business the lodge was closed . A very pleasant evening was spent at the social board , and songs and recitations were given by Bros . E . Jones , Thos . Black , R . R . Lisenden , Bedson , Sparkes , and others .

NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The annual meeting of the above flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Three Crowns , Bro . J . Savage , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following officers : Bros . C . Canning , S . W . j C . Wood , J . W . ; Dr . VV . Vance , P . M ., Treas . j C Jolly , P . M ., Secj A . Knight , S . D . ; C . Powling , J . D . ; B . Curtis , I . G . ; H . Glading ' and

J . Delo , Stewards ; J . Paul , I . P . M . j A . J . Manning , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Essex ( Hon . ); C . Lewis , P . M ., P . G . St . Br . Essex j E . West , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Herts j A . T . Ives , P . M . j F . Burstow , S . W . 212 ; W . Tomlinson , 212 ; G . Porter , 700 ; Capt . S . Jones , 1511 ; W . Bourke , 103 ; and others . The lodge , which was in mourning for the lale Bro . H .

Vallom , D . of C , having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Ward , and , proving unanimous , he was duly initiated , and Bros . Smith and Cooper were passed . The work was excellently done by the W . M . and his officers . It was then resolved that conveyances should be provided for such brethren who desired to attend the funeral of Bro . Vallom , and that a

wreath be sent as a token of the esteem in which our late brother was held , the same to be deposited on the grave . Some other lodge business was transacted , and the lodge was closed . A very neat little supper having been enjoyed , the brethren re-assembled round the social board , when the usual toasts were honoured , but , on account of the death of the brother above mentioned , there was no

singing . KIRKDALE .-Kirkdale Lodge ( No . 1756 ) . —This flourishing and well-known offshoot of Freemasonry in the North-end celebrated its annual festival on the 29 th ult ., when Bro . James Archibald Kellie was installed in the chair of K . S . This lodge , although it has not yet got beyond its tenth year of existence , is accounted one of the very

largest of the province , and it need scarcely be said is the leading organisation of the Craft in the populous Northend . But not alone in numerical strength is No . 1756 celebrated amongst its compeers . A lodge that spends between £ So and £ 90 in deeds of Charity within one year , in addition to giving X 40 for the relief of widows of

deceased brethren through its Benevolent Fund , is justly entitled to the admiration and broad sympathy not alone of the brethren of the " mystic tie , " but even of the non-Masonic community . The year just passed through has been marked by considerable progress , and the lodge by all appearance has not yet reached the zenith of its useful

career . Upwards of 120 members and visitors were present at the opening of the proceedings in the Skelmersdale Hall . Bro . Robt . T . Britten , the I . P . M ., acted as W . M . in the absence through serious sickness of Bro . W . T . Warhurst , and the other officers of the lodge in attendance were Bros . E . Johnston ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . Ferguson , P . M . ; R . E . Mitton , P . M . ; H . Marshall , P . M . ; Jjs . Grierson , P . M . ; Jas . A . Kellie , S . W . ; Jos . Molyneux , J . W . ; Joseph Croston , Treas . ; C . Johnston , Sec ; Geo . Ayton , Org . j John Milne , I . G . j C . Bargery , Prov . G . D ., P . M ., D . C ; Jas . Macaulay , Dr . Joseph Ricketts , and Dr . H . R . Powell , Stwds . ; and E . Watson , Tyler . Amongst the visiting

brethren were Bros . S . Hadden Jones , W . M . 1299 ; Alfred Cross , P . S . G . D ., P . M . 1713 ; Geo . R . Ashton , W . M . 203 ; Thos . Vernon , J . D . 292 ; C . Wadsworth . P . M . 292 ; John Wells , P . P . G . D . C ; Jas . Galloway , I . P . M . 203 j W . Davies , P . M . 724 ; Geo . Wynn , P . M . 10 S 6 ; Lewis Peake , P . M . 1035 ; Jos . Unsworth , W . M , 10 S 6 ; William Addison , P . M . 1035 ; T . Clarke , P . M . 673 ; J . Sharpies ,

P . M . 724 ; James Pilling , P . M . 1393 ,- John Bain , J . D . 214 ; Morris Davies , P . M . 249 ; R . Bulmer , J . VV . 1025 ; A . Morris , Sec . 11 S 2 ; Thos . C . Fargher , S . D . 21142 ; W . Forrester , S . W . 1035 ; Thos . Wood , J . VV . 203 ; W . Maddox , VV . M . S 23 ; John Eshley , P . M . ns 6 ; John

N . Hounsell , P . M . 203 ; Rjbt . S . Milne , S . VV . 823 ; T . H . W . Walker , Prov . G . Treas . ; VV . Jessop , VV . M . 1547 ; VV . Savage , P . M . 1609 ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; H . H . Smith , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Roberts , J . D . 1713 ; JR . Hankey , S . W . 1393 ; Isaac Platts , P . M . 1473 j Robt . Cain , P . M . 724 , P . P . G . S . B . j and H . J . Nicholls , W . M .

2114 . Preliminary business having been transacted , Bros . Ed . Johnston , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and H . Ferguson , P . M ., presented Bro . J . A . Kellie , the VV . M . elect , for installation , and the ceremony was excellently performed by Bro . R . TBritten . Bro . Kellie afterwards proceeded to invest his colleagues in office for the current year , as under : Bros .

Joseph Warhurst , S . W . j Chas . Johnson , J . W . ; Josep h Croxton , Treas . ( elected for the fifth time ); W . Bushell , John Milne , S . D . ; John Macaulay , J . D . j Dr . Josep h Ricketts , I . G . j Dr . R . H . Powell , Thomas Hood , and J . R . Carmichael , St . vds . j George Eyton , Org . ; R . T . Britten , P . M ., D . C . j and E . Watson , Tyler ( elected for the ninth time ) . After the closing of the lodge the brethren dined in

another part of the building , and upon the tables being cleared the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and received with wann'h . Thetoastof " The M . W . the Pro G . M ., Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , and Officers of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was given by Bro . J . Molyneux , S . W . The toast of " The Prov . Grand Master , the Earl ot Lathom : the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , the Earl ot