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BOMBAY . —L . ottge Con ami ( ixo . 757 , ii . L .. ) .- — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , on the 17 th August , j 872 . Present r Wor . Bros . B . Robinson , W . M ., Sorabjee Frommurze , P . M . ; Bros . F . Burdett S . W . ; J . Anderson , J . W . jJ . H . Burritt , Treas . ; G . R . Henderson , Secretary ; ] . Smale , as S . D .,

C . Lowe , J . D . ; R . Ballard , I . G . ; J . W . Seager , Tyler . —Members : Bros . R . Taylor , B . Sorabjee Ashburner , J . Luke , T . Snuggs , J . Rotchell , F . Freeborongh , G . Macdonald , J Spiers , T . G ., Sweeney , C . Blight , J . Middleton , and Wor . Bro . J . N . Daily . Visitors : Bros . C . Rowe , R .

Cooper , J . MacDougal , J . Hartley , S . B . Jones , S . Wooden , Bomanjee Okerjee . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer in the ist Degree . The W . M . intimated that as there was no work before the lodge , he would take the opportunity of delivering the Lecture on the Tracing Board

in the ist degree , which he did in a very able manner , and was deservedly applauded . Bro . Geo . Macdonald proposed that Wor . Bro . A . Edginton , P . M . of Concord , be written to ancl requested to sit for his photograph , so that the brethren may have it framed and placed in the

lodge in a similar manner to that of Wor . Bro . A . King ; ancl further that the necessary funds be given from the general fund of the lodge to enable him to do so . The proposition was seconded by the W . M . and carrieel unanimously . The W . M ' . then brought to the notice of tlie brethren the

application of Bro . John Sandford . for payment of Debenture claims . The Secretary read the correspondence referring to it , and it was unanimously resolved to remit the case to the Permament Committee for their decision in the matter . One Brother was proposed for affiliation , and one

candidate for initiation . This terminated the business of the lodge , which was closed in peace and harmony . The regular meeting of lodge Concord was held on tlie 2 ist September , 1872 . Present : WOP . Bro . B . Robinson , W . M . ; Bros . F . Burnitt , S . AV . ; J . Anderson , J . W . ; j . II .

Burdett , Ireasurer ; G . R . Henderson , Secretary ; J . Smale , as S . D . ; Geo . Macdonald , as LD .-R . Ballard , I . G- ; J . W . Seager , Tyler . Members . * Bros . J . Luke , A . Miller , j . Middle-ton , J . Surgent , J . Spiers . Visitors : Bros . Hopewell ,

Cooper , Martin , Ainsworth , Bomanjee Okerjee . Dougall . The lodge was opened wilh pravei , Bro . jEcKvinLayzcll , of Lodge Perseverance ( S . C . ) was elected a joining member , and welcomed by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge . Mr . Robert Edmiston was initiated into the secrets and

mysteries of Freemasonrv in the lirst degree . The W . AI . then drew attention to the fact of his having [ received a circular from Bro . Spencer , asking for the number of brethren who would be willing to take the Alasonic : Register for 1873 . lt was ordered lhat all who wished to do

so should leave their names with the Secretary . The W . AI . said he had received an appeal foi assistance from the Secretary ofthe 1 ncto-British Institution . He thought the Institution a very worthy one ; he would puipose that the sum ot Rs . 100 be given towards its support . This

was seconded b y Bro . Anderson , J . W . ; but liefore being put to the vote the W . AI . invited discussion on the subject ; whereupon Uro . Smale said he thought it behoved us to look well after our Charitv Fund , as we had had a great many calls upon il lately ; he was quite willing

to give the sum , if the brethren thought we could afford to do so . Bro . Geo . Macdonald spoke in behalf of the Institution , and lie felt assured that the brethren of Concord would give that sum cheerfully towards such a good and deserving Charity , l . ' pon its being put tothe vote , it was

carrieel unanimously . The W . M . then drew the attention of the brethren to one part of the minutes of the Standing Committee , wherein it referred to the case ol' Uro . J . W . Seager , Tyler , who had been a long lime out of employ . J Ie thought we mi ght help this brother v . iili a little from our Charity Fund , and he would leave it for

some brother to propose the sum . EvenliL . l v the W . AI . proposed that the sum of Rs . jo be presented to Bro . Seager to help him in his difficulties . This was seconded b y liro . F . Burdett , S . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . AI . then mentioned that he had received a letter from Wor . Bro . Hussey , D . G . Secretary , asking if any ofthe brethren could do anything

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towards helping a distressed brother to some employment ; but as the profession ofthe brother was not known , nothing could be clone . One candidate was proposed for initiation . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

BOMBAY . —Lodge Emulation ( No . 1110 ., E . C . ) —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 ijth August , 1 S 72 . . Present : W . Bro . C . Beard , LP . AL , as W . M . ; Bros . T . A . Hopewell , as S . W . ; Rev . T . Horsfall , J . W . ; AV . J . Rand , Treasurer ; AV . Richardson , Secretary ;

T . Horsfall , Organist ; H . Ainsworth , S . D . ; R . Cooper , I . G . ; R . Raymond , Steward ; J . AA Seager , Tyler . Members : Bros . E . Barnett J . Aspin , W " . H . North , J . Hartely , J . McDougall . Visitors : Bro . J . B . Jones , ' IA . Taylor , S .

Burjorjee Cooper , J . J . Barrett , J . B . Robinon , J . Hammond , F . Otto , H . Long , P . Eginger The lodge was opened with solemn prayer . Air . W . C . Taylor was initiated into the mysteries of the ist degree . Bro . G . Bridge was passed to

the F . C . degree . Bro . W . H . North was raised to the sublime desriee of AI . AI .

A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . C . Beard for his continued valuable services to the lodge , and the admirable manner in which he conferred the three degrees that evening . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . T . Horsfall for his valuable services to the lodge as Organist ,

and great regret expressed on his resigning his oilice on account of proceeding to England . The regular meeting of lodge Emulation was held on the 19 th September , 1872 . Present : W . Bro . 1 *; . Hewett , W . AL : W . B . Johnston , S . AV . ; Bro . T . A . Hopewell , as ] . \ V . ; AV . S . Rand ,

Treasurer ; A \ . Richardson , Secretary ; II . Ainsworth , S . W . ; James Aspin , as J . W . ; Bro . R . Cooper , Inner Guard ; Bro . J . W . Seager , Ty ler . Alembers : Bros . W . Cottrell , E . Barnett , A . C . Monohan , G . Yardley , J . AleDougall , S . Wooden , F . Biers . R . Raymond , C . Dumper ,

W . C . Taylor . Visitors : Bros . Tudor G . Trevor | , Smale , Geo . Cardwell , J . li . Robinson , R Livingston , F . Otto , E . DeSouza , W . II . Harper . Letter read from AV . liro . C . AV . Ashdown , AV . M . l . odge "' Capper , " No . lojci , England , asking the W . AI . of Lodge " Emulation" to give Bro ,

R . J . Middleton , who was initiated in Lodge " Capper . ' ' the 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , and promised to return the compliment shonld any member ol Lodge " Emulation ' be in England and require a similar favour . After some discussion , the W . AL

agreed lo give the brother the degrees mentioned free of all cost , after first ascertaining that he had paid for the whole ol the degrees in England . Read letter from W . Uro . D'Einden , Poona , who enclosed a letter from Uro . F . W . Bedford in

England , soliciting subscriptions for the father ol the late liro . II . F . Fell , of Lodge "Emulation , " who he said was in very poor circumstances , and also requested that wc would communicate with W . Bro . Robinson , of Lodge " Concord , " so that he might raise a small subscription also .

Uro . I lopewell proposed that the letter he referred to the Permanent Committee , and also to Lodge " Concord . Bro . W . C . Taylor was passetl to the 2 nd degree . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

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AIETUOPOLITAN . Sr . AI MIL ' Lomri-r ( No . il . —The November meeting of the St . Alark ' s Lodge of Alark Alasters was held on Alonday last at Alasons' Hall , present , Uros . Church , LP . AL ; George Kenning . S . W . ; Davison , J . AV ., Levander , P . AL , and Treas .: Link-, P . M ., and See .: Boyd , Powell ,

Yeoman , Dr . Brett , Edninnds , AValters , and Coloiiel ° niirili-it ; visitors , Dr . Harrison . Jlros . Charles Horsley and Cutrcss were advanced to the degree of . Mark M . isler . The 1-xlge was then closet ' , after which the brethren sat down to one ol Uro . Gosden s usually good suppers , the customary toasts being proposed and responded

CUA 1 UERLAXD AND AVESTAIORELANJ ) . AIARVI-ORT . —IFhilu-ell Ludgc \(\ o . J . ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held in the Alasonic Hall , Maryport , on Friday , the

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ist November . The Worshipful Master , Bro . Nicholson , occupied the Chair and he was supported b y W . Bro . James Porter , P . AL , Grand Senior Deacon , England ; W . Bro . Fred . W . Haywood , P . AL , Past Grand Junior Deacon , England ; W . Bro . Geo . G . Hayward , P . M ., Past Grand

Pursuivant ; Bros . AV . Court , Hodgson , AV . H . Tickle , J . R . Tickle . P . D . E . Collin , Lawson , E . AV . Henry , AI . D ; AVood , Price , Bell , Carter , AVallis , Gardiner , Adair , G . AL Tickle , Dodgson , Abbott , Beely , ancl others . The lodge was opened at 4 o ' clock p . m . ancl the ballot was

taken for thirteen candidates , and in each case proved unanimous . AV . Bro . G . G . Hayward having assumed the chair , the following brethren being in attendance were admitted and advanced to the degree of Alark Alaster in a very impressive and creditable manner , viz ., Bros . iDr . Horan Barr , Fearon , AVood , Robertson , Paterson , Alsop ,

Dodgson , AleKelvie , AVhite . After whichhearty good wishes having been tendered , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer , according to antient custom , at 6 . 30 .: the brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and a very pleasant and profitable evening was spent to the satisfaction of all participants .

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SUFFOLK . I rs w 1 c : 11 . —Encampeu f / if Prudence . —A chapter rmd conclave of this olcl encampment was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult under the banner of Sir Kni ghts Emra Holmes , Grand Provost of England , Eminent Commander . There were presentSir Knights I . Pitcher , P . E . C . ; Dr , ALUs ,

P . E . C , Actg . 1 st . Captain ; G . S . Findley , P . E . C , Registrar ; S . B . King Actg . 2 nd Captain ; C . Davy Actg . Captain of Lines . The muster roll having been called and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the E . C . stated that he had

received a letter from Dr . Beaumont , R . N ., 2 nd Capt ., expressing his regret at being unable to attend . Sir Knt . Golding , it also appeared , was prevented Jhrough illness attending to his duties as ist Capt ., and much regret was expressed at the cause ofhis absence . This beintr

theeveninpforthe election of E . C , tiie ballot was taken ancl Sir Knt . Golding was unanimously elected . Sir Knt . Pitcher was re-elected b y unanimous vote Treasurer to the encampment . The E . C .

proposed and the Registrar seconded the motion lhat Frater Spalding should be re-elected Equerry , which was carried unanimously . Jt was decided that a Priory of Alalia should be opened at an earl y date for the installation of Sir Knt . Emra Holmes

as Eminent Prior , and the reception of candidates into the Order oi Alalia . There being no other business before the encampment , it was closed in ancient chivalric form , and the Sir Kni ghts retired for refreshment . An excellent repast was laid in the adjoining banquetting hall , Frater Spalding

catering with his usual skill , and the Sir Kni ghts , though few in number , did ample justice to the viands . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and chivalric toasts were given from the chair , the Iv C expressing a hope that on the occasion of their next meeting he might be able to propose , in connection with the toast of " The

AI . E . and S . Grand Alaster , " the name of a most distinguished personage . ( Hear , hear . ) In giving the toast of the D . G . AI . and Ollicers of Grand Conclave , Sir Knight Holmes spoke in eulogistic terms of Sir Knight Huyshe , a very distinguished Alason and Knight Templar . Sir Knight Pitchin responded on behalf of the Past Grand Ollicers . The toast of the IVovincial

Grand Commander , Sir Knight Capt . Philips , was very well received . The E . C . took occasion to remark on the eminently chivalric and courteous bearing of their esteemed P . G . Conimander , who was deservedly popular amongst the Sir Knights . 1 le greatly hoped to hear of another encampment being opened shortly in the province . which

was as yet but a small one , so far as numbers went , but he believed , in point of dignity , and rank of its members , it would hold its own against other provinces of greater pretensions . At all events they were fortunate in their Provincial Grand Commander , of whom they were ust ) y proud . The toast was drank with honours .