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be on the Committee of Management for the Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institntion for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , and no nthers were named . —Bros . James Brett , P . M . C A CottebrunePM 733 Thomas

„ . . , .. ; Cubitt , P . M . 15 ? ; J- A . Farnfield , P . M . 256 ; C F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; M . Levy , P . M , . 00 . T . G . Stevens , 554 . A . H . Tattershall , PM . 140 ; H . G . Warren , P . M . 173 3 T . W . White , P . M . 2 i .

NEW LODGES . The following is a list of the Lodges for which warrants have been granted since the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge . 1 ( idS . Samson Lotlge , Freemasons Hall . 1660 . Boyal Leopold Loi-ige , Camberwell . 670 ! Adelphi Lodge , Strand .

, rfi-r . Mizpah Lodge , Aldersgate-street . 1 ( 1-2 . Mornington Lodge , Snaresbrook . jfi ' j . Langton Lodge , Queen Victoria-street . nCri .. Caradoc Lodge , Rhyl , Flintshire . jf , i . . Antient Briton Lodge , Liverpool . jiTi-fi . St . Nicholas Lodge , Newcastle-upon-Tyne . jfi--. Crusader ' s Lodge , Cler k enwell . Tonbrid Kent

ifi-S . Tonbiid -c Lodge , ge , . , ( i-n . Henry Muggeridge Lodge , Dalston . ifitSn . Comet Lodge , Dingo Creek , Queensland . ifiSi . Londesborough Lodge . Regent-street . 1 OS 2 . Tarn worth Lodge , Tarn worth , New South Wales . j CSV Gt-raldton Lodge , Champion Bay , Western Australia . i 6 Sx- Carnarvon Lodge , Richmond , Natal .

ifiSv f » nelph Lodge , Leytonstone . idSfi . Pax ton Lodge , Sydenham . jdS " . R"thcsay Lodge , Lincoln ' s-inn-fields . idSS . Buxton Lodge , Buxton , Derby . ifiSy . Lnzar Lodge , Kennard , Westland , N . Z . lfiq'i . Phoenix Lodge , Westport , Westland , N . Z . if-yr . Quadratic Lodge , Hampton Court . 1692 . Hervey Lotlge , Haves , Kent .

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Craft lUtosMrjr . WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursrlav , the i 7 th ult ., at thc New Market Hotel , Kingstreet , West Smithfield . Punctually at half-past two o ' clock Bro . J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., opened the lodge . There were present during the afternoon and evening Bros . T . W . Adams , S . W . ; G . S . Elliott , J . W . ; F .

Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M . Sec ; J . Howes , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Johnson , J . D . ; G . S . Wintle , I . G . ; W . Pennc father . ' P . M ., D . C . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler ; J . J . Howes , E . Crombie , F . West , G . H . Stephens , W . Smyth , H . J . Lardner . T . Butt , W . Snow , T . M . Butt , and

others . Amongst the numerous visitors , we noticed Bros . J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1423 , & c . ; H . Potter , P . M . 11 ; G . Wallace , ns ; A . Stevens , 121 ) 8 ; J . H . Pearson , 1423 , and others . The minutes of the last regular lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Thc ballot was unanimous in favour of thc admission of

Mr . Craddock Seymour as a candidate for initiation , also for Bro . James Payne , No . 245 , as a joining member . The work , done in an able and efficient manner , was passing Bros . J . J . Howes , E . C . Crombie , F . West , G . H . Stephens , and H . J . Lardncr to the Second Degree ; raismg Bro . XV . Smyth to thc Third Degree . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and some brethren for joining .

An important notice of motion was given by the Secretary . The lodge was closed , and adjourned to Thursday , the 1 gth July , to meet at half-past two . Bro . T . Butt , the courteous proprietor , under his personal superintendence hart a splendid 'banquet served , which gave great satisfaction , and pleased every one . -The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . Songs , glees , and recitations

were given , and passed away a pleasant and agreeable evening . JERSEY . —La Cesaree Lodge ( No . <) o ) . —The twenty-sixth anniversary of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Temple , ! tm Thursday , the 24 th ult . Bro . A . Grant , W . M ., occupied thc chair , supported by Bros . J . Pallet , I . P . M ; P . Messervy , S . W . ; E . Carre , J . W . ; A .

Schmitt . P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; I . T . du Jardin , P . M ., W -M . 244 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . J . Rcnouf , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . j J- Oatley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; P . W . Binch , P . M ., P . P . G . 1 Pur- ; J . O'Flahcrty , P . M . 95 S , P . S . G . D ., and other i officers , members , and a goodly complement of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Dr . J . Le Cronier , D . P . G . M . ; P - W . Benham , P . M . 244 , P . G . Treas . -, J . O . Le Sueur

? 'M- 49 ' , P . G . Sec . ; R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , P . J . G . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , 11 . 12 ; E . Martel , P . M . 9 ^ 8 , PP . G . D . C ; F . Le Feuvre , W . M . 8 77 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . ' ll . CIwpman , W . M . 05 S , Ass . G . D . C . ; W . Metherell , P . M . ™ ° 3 , P . G . S . B . ; P . Blampied , W . M . 245 , P . P . G . D . C , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the jast meeting were read and confirmed . The only business oefore it was the installation of Bro . Capt . P . Messervy , .,, -... _ ..... iii . iana . 'uii .,. uiv .-. * ,.. . . . > . <_ ...,... ,

• L elect . The lodge was opened in the Second De-S « r , Bro , A . Schmitt took the chair as Installing Master , n ( 1 at his request the W . M . elect was presented by 'os . Grant and J . Pallot . The customary preliminaries Jiving- been gone through , all the brethren below the ) A ' " - ' ''" "cd . A board of Installed Masters was then . r"lec ' > and Bro . Messervy was , according to ancient Q ° m , installed in the chair of K . S . as W . M . of the 8 e - Thcbrethren were then re-admitted , and having

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saluted the new W . M ., the Installing Master proceeded with the rest of the ceremony , and delivered the usual address . The following brethren were appointed as the ofiicers of the lodge , viz .: —E . Carre ' , S . W . ; A . Gallichan , . 1 . W . ; J . P . Dr . ^ St . Croix , S . D . ; Capt . T . Le Scelleur , J . D . ; J . De La Marc , I . G . ; G . Rogers , Tyler ; and invested by the I . M . Lastly , the W . M . appointed Bro . A .

Schmitt , Sec , whom Bro . du Jardin , the founder of the lodge , invested as such , with some remarks as well deserved by his past services in that capacity as they were complimentary and sincere . All lodge business being ended , it was closed at six o ' clock in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , and forty-three sat down to an excellent dinner provided

by the Curator of the Temple , Bro . Rogers . The W . M . presided . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The D . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " being convinced that the lodge will maintain under his rule its statu quo and prosperity . The W . M . in warm terms returned thanks . The D . P . G . M . then , in the course of an

emphatic and feeling address , said : I am deputed by the Board of Management of the Jersey Masonic Temple Company to present this chaste gold penci ' , ™ t > E exquisite beauty and workmanship , to our esteemed Bro . A . Schmitt , in recognition ' of his indefatigable exertions as Hon . Sec . since the laying of the foundation stone till this very moment , that is to say , during a period of fifteen' years ,

and handed it to the recipient , bearing the inscription"Jersey Masonic Temple to A . Schmitt , its Hon . Sec , 1877 . " The Hon . Sec , in a few words , set forth the livelypleasurewhich hadcometo him in the unexpected presentation of thc magnificent testimonial he had just received ; he felt gratified in knowing that his Masonic labour of love gave satisfaction to the members of the

province , and concluded by stating how dear and valuable the testimonial would ever be to him , and again he begged to thank them for this renewed tangible expression of their esteem and satisfaction . After thc healths of " The Visitors " and " P . M . ' s , " the Secretary proposed "The Health of the distinguished absent Hon . Members , " viz ., Wm . James Hughan ( Truro ) , and Dr . H . Hopkins

( Bath ) , whose Masonic and literary labours , their truly fraternal attachment and good vvill towards the brethren of this province , particulaily merit our esteem and admiration , and they are in every way deserving of our brotherly remembrance . The toast was received with the greatest warmth by the brethren . Two or three more were given , and the brethren separated at half-past nine , highly

satisfied with the proceedings of the evening . JERSEY . —St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 958 ) . —The fourteenth annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Tuesday , the 15 th ult ., when a large number of brethren assembled to congratulate Bro . E . Martel on the successful termination of his two years ' labour , and Bro . W . H . Chapman on the commencement

of his career as a ruler in thc Craft , under auspices so favourable , witb such an example before him and with the affairs of thc lodge in so prosperous a condition . The lodge was opened bv the W . M ., supported by Bros . W . H . Chapman , S . W . ; R . Barrow , P . M . 491 , P . J . G . W ., as J . W . ; J . Oatley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Jos . O'Flaherty , P . M ., P . S . G . D ., and many others . Among the visitors

were Bros . A . Schmitt , P . M . 590 , P . P . S . G . W . ; P . W . Benham , P . M . 244 , P . G ., Treas . ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . M . 491 , P . G . Sec ; W . Z . Pugsley , P . M . 275 , P . P . J . G . W . ; C . Kingsnorth , P . M . 245 , P . P . J . G . W ., 6 . Dodge , P . M . 245 , P . P . G . R . ; G . F . Baker , P . M . 491 , P . G . D . C . ; Dr . T . J . Aubin , W . M . 491 , P . G . S . W . ; A . Grant , W . M . j . 90 ; P . Bois , W . M . ioorj ; Frs . Le Feuvre , W . M . 877 , P . P . G . S . B . ;

J . Moss , P . M . 245 , and others . The Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . Bro . Butfield being a candidate for promotion , and having proved his claim , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , the candidate was admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . informed the brethren that his two years of

Mastership having expired , he was highly pleased to be succeeded by a worthy brother , the W . M . elect , whom he should have the pleasure of installing . Bro . J . Oatley presented Bro . W . H . Chapman . The customary enumeration of duties was made , the ancient charges were read and assented to , and the obligation of W . M . elect administered . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and all who

had not passed the chair withdrew . A board of sixteen Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Chapman was duly placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . After the board had been closed , the several classes of M . M . ' s , Fellow Crafts , and Entered Apprentices were in turn admitted , and the processions and proclamations were gone through , respecting which it need only be

recorded that Bro . Ed . Martel conducted the ceremonies with great exactitude and impressiveness . After the usual address to the W . M ., delivered with great fervour , Bro , Chapman briefly remarked , that fully acknowledging the difficulty of the task he had undertaken , he was sensible of the honour conferred upon him . He accepted the responsibility , and trusted that , with God ' s help , he should

not be found wanting in the worthy discharge of it , especially as he had been promised , and could confidently rely upon , efficient assistance from the Past Masters . The following appointments were made , Bro . Martel in each case officiating and offering appropriate observations : — Bros . S . Hurst , S . W . ; Th . J . De Bourcier , J . W . ; W . T . Campbell , S . D . ; Ch . Naylor , J . D . ; G . Ninnim , I . G . ; J

Oatley , Treas . ; J . O'Flahcrty , Org . ; G . Rogers , Tyler . Lastly the W . M . appointed Bro . Martel , Secretary , with some remarks as well deserved by his past services in that capacity as they were complimentary and sincere . It may be observed , en passant , that last year the lodge had fully acknowledged this worthy brother ' s indefatigable zeal , activity , and usefulness in presenting him with a splendid gold Past Master's Jewel . The lodge was closed at 6 . 30

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p . m . in perfect harmony . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , splendidly decorated for the occasion , and about eighty sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by the Guardian of the Temple , Bro . Rogers . The W . M . presided , having on his right Bros . Rev . Steward Patterson , P . P . G . M . for Manitoba ( Canada ) ; A . Schmitt , J . Th . du Jardin , Barham , Le Sueur , and on his left Bros . Martel , Oatley , O'Flaherty , Dr . Aubin . The cloth having been

drawn , the usual loyal Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . ' s was warmly received , as well as that of the Installing Master . The P . M . ' s , with which the name of Bro . Dr . H . Hopkins ( Bath ) , the founder of the lodge , was associated , for whom his brother and friend A . Schmitt , feelingly acknowledged that cordinl mark of remembrance and fraternal esteem . " The Visitors " was answered by Bro . the Rev . S . Patterson . At intervals some excellent

songs were given by Bros . G . F . B iker , O . Dodge , Giles , Bishop , S . Gilley , Bartlett , ' . Oufon , but Bro . Campbell ' s were raptuously applauded , and thus a most enjoyable evening was spent , grave and gay alternating . The party separated highly satisfied . SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —The last meeting of the lodge , previous to the summer recess ,

took place at the Middleton Hotel , ' on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Past Grand Chaplain , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers and brethren , viz . : Bros . Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , Prov . J . G . D ., I . P . M . ; W . Chaplin , S . W . ; W . P . Belliss , J . W . ; Rev . H . Hayes , Chap . ; j . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 and ' rooo , P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; A . Lucking , P . M . 160 and 1000 , Prov .

A . G . D . C ., D . C ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 ( I . C ) . S . D . ; G . F . Jones , I . G . ; Mountain , Tyler ; J . R . Hemmann , P . M , P . P . G . D . ; H . Rowley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; S . Cox , P . M . ; W . R . Marsh , P . M . 9 and 9 ^ , W . M . 1672 ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , W . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Luker , W . H . Lockey , H . Briggs , F . Cantor , W . D . Merritt , J . English , F . V . Jillings , W . M . elect 160 ; T . Barratt , G . F . Wood ,

F . D . Grayson , W . H . Norman , A F . Godward . Visitors : Bros . Dr . S . W . Fisher , M . D ., 379 : F . Calrony , 197 . Ths ballot was taken for Messrs . E . Birkett and Bruce McMay Johnstone , which being unanimous in their favour they were duly initiated by the W . M . in a highly efficient manner , the charge being given by the J . W . and the lecture on the tracing board by the S . W . The lodge was

then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and passed a pleasant evening . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , Lancaster , on the 7 th inst . Bro . T . Jackson , W . M ., presided , but there was only a small attendance . The lodge having been opened with the usual

formalities , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bradshaw , who was a candidate for thc degree of F . C , having shown his proficiency for the same , was entrusted and retired , and the lodge having been opened in the Second Degree he was re-admitted , and passed to the degree of F . C , the working tools being presented by the S . W . The usual proclamations were

afterwards made , and the lodge closed in due form . LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 12 G 4 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this large and influential lodge was recently held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there was a numerous attendance of members owing to the interest attaching to election night . The lodge was opened punctually at six o ' clock by Bro .

Alexander Cotter , who was supported by a full compliment of his officers . Bro . Joseph Healing , the first W . M . of the Neptune Lodge , and now holding the honourable office of Treasurer , was duly elected W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . Bro . P . B . Gee , P . M . ( who twice served the duties of the chair ) was also elected Treasurer for the coming year . A hearty and unanimous vote of thanks

was accorded to Bro . J . Healing , P . M ., for the able and efficient services he had rendered the lodge by acting as Treasurer for the last eight years . The W . M . ( Bro . A . Cotter ) presented to the lodge three very handsome gavels , with suitable inscriptions engraved on silver plates , and for this valuable gift the thanks of the brethren were cordially given to Bro . Cotter . The Secretary , Bro . T . Walton ,

intimated to the brethren of the lodge the demise of Bro . Charles Seldon , chief engineer of the S . S . Tagus , which recently foundered in the Bay of Biscay with all hands . It was unanimously resolved that the Secretary should write to the relatives of Uro . Seldon , condoling with them upon the loss they had sustained , and expressing the deep

sympathy of all the brethren with them in their bereavement . It was cordially agreed to that a sum of money should be voted towards purchasing a Past Master's jewel for Bro . Cotter on his retirement from the chair . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment .

HAMPTON—Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting of the season on Saturday , the 1 gth ult ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Lion-square , Thamesstreet , Hampton . Bro . Edwin Gilbert , W . M . opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . The ballot for Mr . W . Clark was declared to be

unanimous in favour of his admission . The W . M ., Bro . E . Gilbert , showed his proficiency by passing Bros . W . Priddy and S . Page to the Second Degree . He then raised Bro . W . Blakeley to the Third Degree , all the work being ably done . On the motion made by Bro . F . Walters , it was unanimously resolved that a congratulatory letter be sent Bro . R . W . Little , on his appointment as D . P . G . M . Middx .

The subject of the Burdett testimonial was deferred until the next regular meeting , double the amount ( on notice of motion made ) being intended to be given than what had been proposed at this meeting . The usual notice of motion was given to present the W . M . with the customary Past Master ' s jewel , value seven guineas . Several names of brethren for joining and gentlemen for initiation were given in to the Secretary . Business ended the lodge was