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TEE GRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Temple Lodge , Wo . 101 . —This numerous and influential lodge held the first meeting of the present session on Tuesday , in their Lodge-room , at the Ship and Turtle Tavern . There were present : Bros , Joseph Tanner , W . M . : F . J . Cox , S . W . ; Smithly
J . W . * , Bond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Wynne , P . M ., Sec . ; Youle , S . D . ; Reynolds , J . D . ; Hastelow , D . C . ; Prince , I . G . A numerous band of Past Masters , amongst whom we recognised those veterans in Masonry , S . May , E . Farthing , sen ., T . Beard , Henry and W . W . Wynne . As usual at the meetings of the
brethren of the Temple , there were many visitors , viz .: The W . Bro . Norris , W . M ., 21 , Past Grand Steward ; T . Wescombe , P . G . Sec . Kent ; B . P . Todd , P . M . 27 , Storr , P . M . 453 , & c , & c , altogether forming an assemblage of fifty-three . Mr . Marmaduke Lintt was admitted to the privileges of Masonry in a most impressive manner by the W . M . and his efficient
officers , after which the brethren adjourned to one of Bro . George Painter's recherche banquets ( the wine supplied needing , of course , no comment ) , and a most pleasant evening , enlivened with some very good songs , was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast . We observed amongst thc toasts proposed by the W . M . . " Our Royal brother the M . W . Albert Edward Prince of Wales . "
Domatie Lodge of Instruction , No . 177 . —A meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held at the " ¦ * Palmerston Arms , " Grosvenor-park , Camberwell , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when the ceremony
of consecration was worked by Bro . R . Wentworth Little , P . M . ( 975 ) , nnd that of installation by the esteemed Secretary , Bro . "EL Thompson , P . M ., of the parent lodge , who installed Bro . Stevens , P . M . ( 720 ) , as Master . One of the sections in the first lecture
was then worked by Bro . Stevens , assisted by the brethren , amongst whom were Bros . T . H . Pulsford , P . M . ( 1158 ) , a very clever Mason ; C . L . Marshall , P . M . ( 22 ) , the worthy host ; E . Shaughnessy , Wisewould , RfcCrea , Poore , and about fifteen others . This lodge of instruction meets regularly at half-past
seven o ' clock every Tuesday evening throughout the year , and has already achieved much good for brethren on the Surrey side ofthe water . Upon this occasion Bro . Thomas , the distinguished teacher , who like thc late lamented Stephen Barton Wilson , is an architect by profession , was to have worked the consecration ceremony , but
being unable to attend , Bro . Little was requested to take his place , which he did at short notice . Votes of thanks were passed to the Consecrating and Installing Masters , and the lodge was closed . We may add , that the fifteen sections will be worked in this lodge on the last Tuesday in October , by Bro . Pulsford , when there will doubtless be a very large muster of tbo brethren .
[ FROM our . SPECIAL REPORTER . ] Villiers Lodge , Wo . 1104 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst , at the Northumberland Arms , Isleworth , and was numerously attended , in spite ofthe drenching rain which fell ( luring thc afternoon . Thc
W . M . was not in attendance , but the lodgo was opened and presided over by the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Clark , who , after the minutes ofthe former regular and emergency meetings and the report of thc Audit Committee had been read by Bro . Dodd , declared Bro . J . T . Trickett , of 954 duly elected a joining member , and
initiated into the mysteries ofthe Order , Messrs . V . Beadle Bedolfe , M . IX , Charles G . Forsyth , George Luke Ridge , and Thos . Anthony Woodbridge . Out of four candidates for passing to the second degree only one oppeared , and he just at the last minute , when , as time was very short , bo agreed to forego
Ins advancement , and Bro . F . Walters promised to get him passed on the 7 th inst . , at 1178 . Bro . Little , by desire of the presiding ollicer , then took the chair , and Bro . Ii Clark presented to him Bro . J . Trickett , CIS ., W . M .-elect , to receive the benefits of installation . The ceremony was most impressively
rendered by Bro . Little , and the Board of Installed Masters expressed their pleasure at the way in which he bad performed his functions . The board having been closed , the brethren were admitted and saluted the newly-installed Master in all the degrees . At the conclusion of this portion of the installation , lrickett
Bro . ' invested Bros . W . Dodd , S . W . ; Henry Allman , J . W . ; It , . AV . Little , P . M ., Sec ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . D . ; P . J . Lancaster , J . D . ; T . Smalc , I . G . ; li . A . Steel , D . C . ; W . Harvey , Senior Steward ; Major IIAV . Palmer , Jun . Strd . ; Gilbert , Tyler . The re-investment of Bro . Little as Secretary was received with a round of applause . Bro . F .
Walters , P . M ., fluently delivered the charges and on resuming his seat , the brethren expressed their approbation in Masonic form . The minutes , which were read in the early part of the evening , were approved , and the auditors' report was ordered to be entered on the minutes . At the election of Treasurer , the choice of the brethren fell on the genial Bro . E . Clark , P . M ., who , on being
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invested by the W . M ., said he would discharge his duties to the best of his ability , and so prove the satisfaction he felt at the honour conferred on him by the lodge . A vote of thanks to Bro . R . Gurney , for the zealous discharge of his duties while acting as Treasurer , was
carried with acclamation . Bro . E . CLARK proposed , and Bro . E . T . OSBALDESTON seconded , that Bro . H . G . Buss be made a honorary member of the lodge . This motion also was carried unanimously , and the lodge closed . A magnificent banquet , provided by Bro . Jones ,
the host of the Northumberland Arms , followed , and this was succeeded by a sumptuous dessert , when the W . M . proposed the usual toasts . Bro . JOHN HERVEY , G . Secretary , who was selected by the W . M . to respond to the toast of " The Earl De Grey and Ripon , D . G . M ., aud the rest of the Grand
Officers , " said it had given him great pleasure to be present in obedience to tbe recommendation of the Book of Constitutions , which said we were to visit other lodges , see the different modes of working , and endeavour to improve our minds ( our bodies too , he hoped ) , by mixing with our fellowmen .
He had no doubt they had all done so that evening . Unfortunately he had not been able to see all the working , for he and Bro . Hubbard had beeu stormbound . Perhaps the preferring to have a dry coat to seeing the working of the lodge was rather a slur upon their Masonic ardour , but he hoped the brethren
would look with some degree of kindness upon the act , inasmuch as if they had got wet it might have been a serious drawback for the future . Although he was late , he had seen enough of the working , and had heard enough of it from Col . Burdett—who had said how pleased he was with it—to know that it
was extremely good . It was always gratifying to see a new lodge working so well , so amicably , and with such prosperity . He congratulated the W . M . on the way in whicb the work had been carried out and trusted he would have a happy year of office . He thanked the W . M . and the brethren for their
hospitality ; be had enjoyed himself very much ; and for the Earl De Grey and Ripon , tbe rest of the G , Officers and himselfi ho begged to acknowledge the compliment which bad been paid him . Col . BURDETT , in responding for "The Army , Navy and Volunteers , " also spoke of the lodge ' s
hospitality , and with respect to its working said , although he had had great experience iu lodges he was much gratified at the way iu which the work of this lodge had been done both by the Master aud his officers . He had seen a great portion of the initiation , and trusted that the initiates were as pleased as
he was . Many young Masons entered the Order from curiosity , some from persuasion , and some to know what Masonry was . A great many went on for a short time , and then relaxed aud left off . Those who had perseverance to go ou were the men to rise in thc Order , and were the men whom "Masons
wanted . Those who came in from curiosity or for amusement were not the men to benefit the Order . Those who stuck to it were the men from whom it derived most support . He had seen much of Masonry , and the more he saw of it the more he liked it . He never regretted joining it ; and if it
was only for the way in which his health and that of the Army , Navy and Volunteers , had just been drunk , be never should regret it . Bro . Major PALMER , for the " Vo ' . untccrs , " said as brevity was the soul of wit for once in a way be would " bo witty , and merely thank the brethren for
drinking his health . Dr . "V * . B . BEDOLFE acknowl cd the toast of " The Initiates . " He fouud himself occupying , he did not know why , a seat at the cross table . It was an honour lie could not deserve , but it reminded him of a remark in Don Quixote . When the Don was
placed in such a seat bc was not quite content with it , not being suro that it was a post of honour . He explained that a rustic having been requested to dine should bc allowed to sit at the other end of the table ; when tho nobleman took him by the coat and tin ust him into his seat , and the reply was ,
" Don't you know wherever I am , there is thc seat of bonour . " Tbcreforcbe ( Bro . Bedolfe ) supposed that wherever the W . M . sat there was the seat of honour . He spoke on behalf of himself and the other gentlemen who were initiated with bun , when lie said they would like to spend tbe remainder of their
lives to the advancement and good of Freemasonry , Ho believed it was au institution which had been a benefit in past times , and was a benefit now , because it seemed to explain the dependence ^ on man should have on another . It was not a unionof oue rank , but of all ranks . Tho Prince of Wales and men of
the humblest position belong to the Order , and joined hands and lived in good fellowship . It was never intended to confound ranks or institutions , but to hold out the hand of friendship to all . It was conservative in all that was good in society , and society
would benefit by it . He aud bis brother Initiates would endeavour by a lifo of devotion to the interests ofthe fraternity to benefit their fellow men . Bro . E . CLARK , P . M ., proposed the W . M ., who in his capacities of Junior and Senior Warden had given satisfaction to the brethren .
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The W . M .: I rise to thank you for the very cordial manner in which you have drank my health ,-and for your good wishes for my year of office . I am sure I feel very much gratified and very much honoured by the position you have placed me in ,, and I shall endeavour , as far as in me lies , not to
disappoint your hopes and wishes . At the same time I must express my thanks to the Past Officers , Past Masters , and Officers , who are much more highly qualified in Masonry than myself , for the kind and friendly manner in which they have assisted me on all occasions , and I look for their
cordial co-operation with me while I am in office . I can only say that so far as my wishes and intentions go I desire to do all I can for Freemasonry , but at the same time I cannot help expressing the conviction I have of my own want of knowledge , which I hope to make up ; but I trust that the desire aud
disposition to go on in Masonry will help me over some of the difficulties . Still , I repeat , 1 depend much upon the officers better informed than my self to help me along . Beyond that 1 have ouly to express my thanks for the kind and courteous manner in which I have been treated by every member of the
lodge and visitors we have had since I have belonged to it . I can but express my gratitude to those officers and brethreu who have so kindly assisted me , and hope that we may long have the pleasure of meeting the distinguished officers who honour us to-night with their presence , and that we
may end not only this year , but many years of success in Masonry . Brethren , I thank you very much . Bros . HUBBARD and QUILTY returned thanks for " the Visitors , " Bro . E . CLARK for "the P . M . 's , " Bros . DODD and ALLMAN for " the Officers , " and Bro . LITTLE for "the Secretary . " Bro . GILBERT
gave " the Tyler's Toast , " which brought the proceedings to a close . The company who attended the Lodge included Bros . J . Trickett , W . M . ; E . Clark , I . P . M . ; W . Dodd , S . W . ; R . Gurney , R . Wentworth Little , Sec ; H . Allman , J . W . ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . D . ; F . J .
Lancaster , J . D . ; T . Sniale , I . G . R . A . Steel , D . C . ; W . Harvey , H . W . Palmer , W . B . Tustin , C . Tonilin , L . Acworth , Geo . Cattel , E . J . Bailey , Benj . Glover , Geo . Keuning , Thos . Cubitt , V . B , Bedolfe , C . G . Forsyth , G . L . Ridge , T . A . Woodbridge ,
T . L . Green , W . F . N . Quiltv ( P . M ., 862 ) , W . H . Edwards ( 13 ) , J . T . Trickett ( 954 ) , P . R . Jones ( 193 ) , John Hervey ( G . Secretary ) , W . H . Hubbard ( P . M ., 173 ) , Col . Eras . Burdett ( P . G . W ., Rep . G . Lodge of Ireland ) , and H . Massey ( P . M ., G 19 ) .
1 'KOVINCIAL . IPSWICH . —Prince of Wales Lodge , A o . 959 . — There was a numerous atteudauce of brethren at this lodge on Monday , the 4 th inst ., After the confirmation of tbe minutes , a ballot was taken for Mr . William Morley Farron , which proving unanimous .
this gentleman was regularly admitted and initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bro . J . Emra Holmes , 3 L ° , aud Bro . Chas . Young were elected joining members . Bro . Parsons , initiated at the last regular lodge , having passed the usual examination and retired , the lodge was opened in tho
Second Degree , when Bro . Parsons was passed to the degree of a F . C . A revised code of Bye-laws was passed by the brethren , subject to the approval of the Provincial Grand Master . There being no other business before the lodge , the brethren retired to their Bauqueting-room , where nearly thirty
brethren enjoyed thc remainher of thc evening iu love , peace and harmony . LIVERPOOL . —The A eptune Lodge , A o . 12 C 4 . — This new but attractive and interesting lodge , which was consecrated on the llth day of June last , seems to be growing rapidly in strength and favour , to
whicb its worth and working so justly entitle it . The brethren of this lodge now number about forty , aud judging from the excellent discipline maintained , both by tho officers and members , and the intelligence brought to bear in thc general working of tho lodge , we augur a most successful result This
lodge held its regular meeting ou Oct . 1 st , and was visited by several brethren from America and other foreign parts , who expressed themselves highly delighted and entertained . The lodge was opened at C p . m ., by the W . M . Bro . Joseph Healing ; tho minutes ofthe last meeting were read and continued ,
and a ballot for Mr . George Donalty having been taken , ho was declared unanimously elected . Mr . Joseph Korn , who had been elected the previous lodge night was in attendance , aud with Mr . Donalty was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Antient Freemasonry . The lodgo was opened to tho
second degree , when Bros . Ford and Sowcrby were examined , in this degree were fouud sufficient and complimented , received the test of merit ^ and retired . The lodgo was theu opened in the third degree , when tho said brethren were readmitted and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Tho lodgo
was then closed down to tho second degree , and immediately to the first degree , when Bro . Wm . Barr of this lodgo presented to and for tho uso of the lodge a very handsome silver salver , and in a very neat speech expressive of devotion to and for tho welfare of the lodge , said he felt highly gratified in
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TEE GRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Temple Lodge , Wo . 101 . —This numerous and influential lodge held the first meeting of the present session on Tuesday , in their Lodge-room , at the Ship and Turtle Tavern . There were present : Bros , Joseph Tanner , W . M . : F . J . Cox , S . W . ; Smithly
J . W . * , Bond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Wynne , P . M ., Sec . ; Youle , S . D . ; Reynolds , J . D . ; Hastelow , D . C . ; Prince , I . G . A numerous band of Past Masters , amongst whom we recognised those veterans in Masonry , S . May , E . Farthing , sen ., T . Beard , Henry and W . W . Wynne . As usual at the meetings of the
brethren of the Temple , there were many visitors , viz .: The W . Bro . Norris , W . M ., 21 , Past Grand Steward ; T . Wescombe , P . G . Sec . Kent ; B . P . Todd , P . M . 27 , Storr , P . M . 453 , & c , & c , altogether forming an assemblage of fifty-three . Mr . Marmaduke Lintt was admitted to the privileges of Masonry in a most impressive manner by the W . M . and his efficient
officers , after which the brethren adjourned to one of Bro . George Painter's recherche banquets ( the wine supplied needing , of course , no comment ) , and a most pleasant evening , enlivened with some very good songs , was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast . We observed amongst thc toasts proposed by the W . M . . " Our Royal brother the M . W . Albert Edward Prince of Wales . "
Domatie Lodge of Instruction , No . 177 . —A meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held at the " ¦ * Palmerston Arms , " Grosvenor-park , Camberwell , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when the ceremony
of consecration was worked by Bro . R . Wentworth Little , P . M . ( 975 ) , nnd that of installation by the esteemed Secretary , Bro . "EL Thompson , P . M ., of the parent lodge , who installed Bro . Stevens , P . M . ( 720 ) , as Master . One of the sections in the first lecture
was then worked by Bro . Stevens , assisted by the brethren , amongst whom were Bros . T . H . Pulsford , P . M . ( 1158 ) , a very clever Mason ; C . L . Marshall , P . M . ( 22 ) , the worthy host ; E . Shaughnessy , Wisewould , RfcCrea , Poore , and about fifteen others . This lodge of instruction meets regularly at half-past
seven o ' clock every Tuesday evening throughout the year , and has already achieved much good for brethren on the Surrey side ofthe water . Upon this occasion Bro . Thomas , the distinguished teacher , who like thc late lamented Stephen Barton Wilson , is an architect by profession , was to have worked the consecration ceremony , but
being unable to attend , Bro . Little was requested to take his place , which he did at short notice . Votes of thanks were passed to the Consecrating and Installing Masters , and the lodge was closed . We may add , that the fifteen sections will be worked in this lodge on the last Tuesday in October , by Bro . Pulsford , when there will doubtless be a very large muster of tbo brethren .
[ FROM our . SPECIAL REPORTER . ] Villiers Lodge , Wo . 1104 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst , at the Northumberland Arms , Isleworth , and was numerously attended , in spite ofthe drenching rain which fell ( luring thc afternoon . Thc
W . M . was not in attendance , but the lodgo was opened and presided over by the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Clark , who , after the minutes ofthe former regular and emergency meetings and the report of thc Audit Committee had been read by Bro . Dodd , declared Bro . J . T . Trickett , of 954 duly elected a joining member , and
initiated into the mysteries ofthe Order , Messrs . V . Beadle Bedolfe , M . IX , Charles G . Forsyth , George Luke Ridge , and Thos . Anthony Woodbridge . Out of four candidates for passing to the second degree only one oppeared , and he just at the last minute , when , as time was very short , bo agreed to forego
Ins advancement , and Bro . F . Walters promised to get him passed on the 7 th inst . , at 1178 . Bro . Little , by desire of the presiding ollicer , then took the chair , and Bro . Ii Clark presented to him Bro . J . Trickett , CIS ., W . M .-elect , to receive the benefits of installation . The ceremony was most impressively
rendered by Bro . Little , and the Board of Installed Masters expressed their pleasure at the way in which he bad performed his functions . The board having been closed , the brethren were admitted and saluted the newly-installed Master in all the degrees . At the conclusion of this portion of the installation , lrickett
Bro . ' invested Bros . W . Dodd , S . W . ; Henry Allman , J . W . ; It , . AV . Little , P . M ., Sec ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . D . ; P . J . Lancaster , J . D . ; T . Smalc , I . G . ; li . A . Steel , D . C . ; W . Harvey , Senior Steward ; Major IIAV . Palmer , Jun . Strd . ; Gilbert , Tyler . The re-investment of Bro . Little as Secretary was received with a round of applause . Bro . F .
Walters , P . M ., fluently delivered the charges and on resuming his seat , the brethren expressed their approbation in Masonic form . The minutes , which were read in the early part of the evening , were approved , and the auditors' report was ordered to be entered on the minutes . At the election of Treasurer , the choice of the brethren fell on the genial Bro . E . Clark , P . M ., who , on being
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invested by the W . M ., said he would discharge his duties to the best of his ability , and so prove the satisfaction he felt at the honour conferred on him by the lodge . A vote of thanks to Bro . R . Gurney , for the zealous discharge of his duties while acting as Treasurer , was
carried with acclamation . Bro . E . CLARK proposed , and Bro . E . T . OSBALDESTON seconded , that Bro . H . G . Buss be made a honorary member of the lodge . This motion also was carried unanimously , and the lodge closed . A magnificent banquet , provided by Bro . Jones ,
the host of the Northumberland Arms , followed , and this was succeeded by a sumptuous dessert , when the W . M . proposed the usual toasts . Bro . JOHN HERVEY , G . Secretary , who was selected by the W . M . to respond to the toast of " The Earl De Grey and Ripon , D . G . M ., aud the rest of the Grand
Officers , " said it had given him great pleasure to be present in obedience to tbe recommendation of the Book of Constitutions , which said we were to visit other lodges , see the different modes of working , and endeavour to improve our minds ( our bodies too , he hoped ) , by mixing with our fellowmen .
He had no doubt they had all done so that evening . Unfortunately he had not been able to see all the working , for he and Bro . Hubbard had beeu stormbound . Perhaps the preferring to have a dry coat to seeing the working of the lodge was rather a slur upon their Masonic ardour , but he hoped the brethren
would look with some degree of kindness upon the act , inasmuch as if they had got wet it might have been a serious drawback for the future . Although he was late , he had seen enough of the working , and had heard enough of it from Col . Burdett—who had said how pleased he was with it—to know that it
was extremely good . It was always gratifying to see a new lodge working so well , so amicably , and with such prosperity . He congratulated the W . M . on the way in whicb the work had been carried out and trusted he would have a happy year of office . He thanked the W . M . and the brethren for their
hospitality ; be had enjoyed himself very much ; and for the Earl De Grey and Ripon , tbe rest of the G , Officers and himselfi ho begged to acknowledge the compliment which bad been paid him . Col . BURDETT , in responding for "The Army , Navy and Volunteers , " also spoke of the lodge ' s
hospitality , and with respect to its working said , although he had had great experience iu lodges he was much gratified at the way iu which the work of this lodge had been done both by the Master aud his officers . He had seen a great portion of the initiation , and trusted that the initiates were as pleased as
he was . Many young Masons entered the Order from curiosity , some from persuasion , and some to know what Masonry was . A great many went on for a short time , and then relaxed aud left off . Those who had perseverance to go ou were the men to rise in thc Order , and were the men whom "Masons
wanted . Those who came in from curiosity or for amusement were not the men to benefit the Order . Those who stuck to it were the men from whom it derived most support . He had seen much of Masonry , and the more he saw of it the more he liked it . He never regretted joining it ; and if it
was only for the way in which his health and that of the Army , Navy and Volunteers , had just been drunk , be never should regret it . Bro . Major PALMER , for the " Vo ' . untccrs , " said as brevity was the soul of wit for once in a way be would " bo witty , and merely thank the brethren for
drinking his health . Dr . "V * . B . BEDOLFE acknowl cd the toast of " The Initiates . " He fouud himself occupying , he did not know why , a seat at the cross table . It was an honour lie could not deserve , but it reminded him of a remark in Don Quixote . When the Don was
placed in such a seat bc was not quite content with it , not being suro that it was a post of honour . He explained that a rustic having been requested to dine should bc allowed to sit at the other end of the table ; when tho nobleman took him by the coat and tin ust him into his seat , and the reply was ,
" Don't you know wherever I am , there is thc seat of bonour . " Tbcreforcbe ( Bro . Bedolfe ) supposed that wherever the W . M . sat there was the seat of honour . He spoke on behalf of himself and the other gentlemen who were initiated with bun , when lie said they would like to spend tbe remainder of their
lives to the advancement and good of Freemasonry , Ho believed it was au institution which had been a benefit in past times , and was a benefit now , because it seemed to explain the dependence ^ on man should have on another . It was not a unionof oue rank , but of all ranks . Tho Prince of Wales and men of
the humblest position belong to the Order , and joined hands and lived in good fellowship . It was never intended to confound ranks or institutions , but to hold out the hand of friendship to all . It was conservative in all that was good in society , and society
would benefit by it . He aud bis brother Initiates would endeavour by a lifo of devotion to the interests ofthe fraternity to benefit their fellow men . Bro . E . CLARK , P . M ., proposed the W . M ., who in his capacities of Junior and Senior Warden had given satisfaction to the brethren .
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The W . M .: I rise to thank you for the very cordial manner in which you have drank my health ,-and for your good wishes for my year of office . I am sure I feel very much gratified and very much honoured by the position you have placed me in ,, and I shall endeavour , as far as in me lies , not to
disappoint your hopes and wishes . At the same time I must express my thanks to the Past Officers , Past Masters , and Officers , who are much more highly qualified in Masonry than myself , for the kind and friendly manner in which they have assisted me on all occasions , and I look for their
cordial co-operation with me while I am in office . I can only say that so far as my wishes and intentions go I desire to do all I can for Freemasonry , but at the same time I cannot help expressing the conviction I have of my own want of knowledge , which I hope to make up ; but I trust that the desire aud
disposition to go on in Masonry will help me over some of the difficulties . Still , I repeat , 1 depend much upon the officers better informed than my self to help me along . Beyond that 1 have ouly to express my thanks for the kind and courteous manner in which I have been treated by every member of the
lodge and visitors we have had since I have belonged to it . I can but express my gratitude to those officers and brethreu who have so kindly assisted me , and hope that we may long have the pleasure of meeting the distinguished officers who honour us to-night with their presence , and that we
may end not only this year , but many years of success in Masonry . Brethren , I thank you very much . Bros . HUBBARD and QUILTY returned thanks for " the Visitors , " Bro . E . CLARK for "the P . M . 's , " Bros . DODD and ALLMAN for " the Officers , " and Bro . LITTLE for "the Secretary . " Bro . GILBERT
gave " the Tyler's Toast , " which brought the proceedings to a close . The company who attended the Lodge included Bros . J . Trickett , W . M . ; E . Clark , I . P . M . ; W . Dodd , S . W . ; R . Gurney , R . Wentworth Little , Sec ; H . Allman , J . W . ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . D . ; F . J .
Lancaster , J . D . ; T . Sniale , I . G . R . A . Steel , D . C . ; W . Harvey , H . W . Palmer , W . B . Tustin , C . Tonilin , L . Acworth , Geo . Cattel , E . J . Bailey , Benj . Glover , Geo . Keuning , Thos . Cubitt , V . B , Bedolfe , C . G . Forsyth , G . L . Ridge , T . A . Woodbridge ,
T . L . Green , W . F . N . Quiltv ( P . M ., 862 ) , W . H . Edwards ( 13 ) , J . T . Trickett ( 954 ) , P . R . Jones ( 193 ) , John Hervey ( G . Secretary ) , W . H . Hubbard ( P . M ., 173 ) , Col . Eras . Burdett ( P . G . W ., Rep . G . Lodge of Ireland ) , and H . Massey ( P . M ., G 19 ) .
1 'KOVINCIAL . IPSWICH . —Prince of Wales Lodge , A o . 959 . — There was a numerous atteudauce of brethren at this lodge on Monday , the 4 th inst ., After the confirmation of tbe minutes , a ballot was taken for Mr . William Morley Farron , which proving unanimous .
this gentleman was regularly admitted and initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bro . J . Emra Holmes , 3 L ° , aud Bro . Chas . Young were elected joining members . Bro . Parsons , initiated at the last regular lodge , having passed the usual examination and retired , the lodge was opened in tho
Second Degree , when Bro . Parsons was passed to the degree of a F . C . A revised code of Bye-laws was passed by the brethren , subject to the approval of the Provincial Grand Master . There being no other business before the lodge , the brethren retired to their Bauqueting-room , where nearly thirty
brethren enjoyed thc remainher of thc evening iu love , peace and harmony . LIVERPOOL . —The A eptune Lodge , A o . 12 C 4 . — This new but attractive and interesting lodge , which was consecrated on the llth day of June last , seems to be growing rapidly in strength and favour , to
whicb its worth and working so justly entitle it . The brethren of this lodge now number about forty , aud judging from the excellent discipline maintained , both by tho officers and members , and the intelligence brought to bear in thc general working of tho lodge , we augur a most successful result This
lodge held its regular meeting ou Oct . 1 st , and was visited by several brethren from America and other foreign parts , who expressed themselves highly delighted and entertained . The lodge was opened at C p . m ., by the W . M . Bro . Joseph Healing ; tho minutes ofthe last meeting were read and continued ,
and a ballot for Mr . George Donalty having been taken , ho was declared unanimously elected . Mr . Joseph Korn , who had been elected the previous lodge night was in attendance , aud with Mr . Donalty was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Antient Freemasonry . The lodgo was opened to tho
second degree , when Bros . Ford and Sowcrby were examined , in this degree were fouud sufficient and complimented , received the test of merit ^ and retired . The lodgo was theu opened in the third degree , when tho said brethren were readmitted and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Tho lodgo
was then closed down to tho second degree , and immediately to the first degree , when Bro . Wm . Barr of this lodgo presented to and for tho uso of the lodge a very handsome silver salver , and in a very neat speech expressive of devotion to and for tho welfare of the lodge , said he felt highly gratified in