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Supreme Grand Chapter.
Comp . E . H . Letch worth , P . Z . 2 ; nominated by Comp Jas . Lewis Thomas . These companions were elected unanimously , and Comp . S . Rawson announced that the First Grand Principal had nominated on the same Committee Comps . Col . Creaton , Robert Grey , and A . J . Duff Filer . Grand Chapter was then closed .
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Craft iWasonrg . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford . Bro . R . Harman , W . M ., initiated Mr . Taylor , and raised Bro . Clark , all the work being very well done . Bro . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., resigned the Secretaryship through ill-health . His resignation was
accepted with great regret . A notice of motion was given to place him on the list of honorary members . Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . M ., was appointed and invested Secretary . A vote of thanks was given and placed on the minutes for services rendered by Bro . H . j . Fisher , late Organist . A committee was appointed to search in question the eligibility of members to be placed on seafaring
and country members list . Business being ended the lodge was closed , and adjourned to meet on Thursday , July 24 th . A banquet followed . Toasts , songs , recitations , and good music passed away some pleasant hours . There were present Bros . R . Harman , W . M . ; J . G . Vohmann , S . W ; G . Harvey , J . W . ; John J . Pakes , P . M ., Sec . ; W . A . R .
Harris , S . D . ; E . Good , J . D . ; G . Porter , l . G . j G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Truelove , P . M . ; H . J . Tuson , P . M . j Whibley , Buhler , Sanders , Stanley , Base , Stringer , Fellows , Hill , Luckcraft , Simmons , Clark , Morton , Aikins , Wildermuth , Fisher , Alsford , Woollett , Buchele . The visitors were Bros . G . Robinson , 1259 ; C . Bell , W . M . 140 ; W . C . Holland , P . M . 1321 j Rev . H . Wells , 140 .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was called on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . T . J . Coombs , W . M . ; Edward G . Sim , P . M . ; G . Somers , P . M . ; A . F . Rowley , S . W . ; John Weston , J . W . ; J . Greenfield , Treas . ; John Osborn , Sec . ; J . Poulton , J . D . ; P . G . Thomas , Org . ; H . Field , l . G . ; J . G . Rimmell , W . S . ; and W .
Steedman , Tyler . Members : Bros . J . Holhdge , W . Payne , J . Crocker , E . Payne , E . Harris , W . Weil , E . Abrams , J . Alexander , C . Gwyn , E . Pellikin , H . Godolphin , E . J . Percy , J . Kitchiner , C . Parslow , and A . H . Chisholm , ( Freemason ) . Visitors : Bros . Fraser , of St . John , New Brunswick ; T . Weil , 185 ; and E . Roberts , 1683 . In consequence of the indisposition of the W . M ., Bro . Sim
took the chair . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . J . Alexander having given satisfactory proof of his claims to preferment , it was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Alexander was then raised , Bro . Sim peiforming the ceremony in his usual effective manner . The lodge having been resumed to the Second Degree , the W . M . took the chair , and passed Bro . T . C . Duncan ,
who previously satisfied the brethren with his progress in Masonic knowledge . The lodge was then closed in this degree , and the principal business which had called the brethren together , namely , the initiating of Mr . W . Weil and Mr . Elias Harris , both of whom are about to
proceed to the Cape , was gone through . The brethren afterwardssat down to an excellent dinner , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , interspersed with some excellent singing by several of the company , and having spent a very enjoyable evening , the brethren separated shortly after eleven o ' clock .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., when the lodge was opened punctually at 7 . 30 by Bro . Braham , W . M ., assisted by Bros . F . Wilkinson , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W ., and P . M . of 43 and 958 , S . W . ; Jas . Dutton , P . M . as J . W . ; Ashley . P . M ., Treasurer ; Railway ,
Secretary ; Peach as S . D . ; Mercer , J . D . ; Holmes , l . G . ; Ames , Steward ; Bigwood , Tyler . The only other P . M . ' s present were Bros . Brown , P . P . G . S . W ., and Moutrie , and the attendance of members was unusually scanty , for which in several cases explanation was given , as another meeting was held at the same hour , calling away some who would otherwise have attended . The Secretary announced the
receipt of a very good letter from the son of the aged Bro . Marsh , an old P . M . of this lodge , as mentioned in the last repoit , and also stated that in consequence of his remark that this brother is probably the oldest Mason in England , a communication had been sent to him claiming that position for Sir Moses Montefiore , who was initiated in 1812 . Bro . Ashley announced that the candidate for the Boys' School from this province at the recent election had
succeeded in obtaining admission . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Charmbury , a brother desiring to be raised , was examined , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and he was duly admitted to the rank of M . M . by the W . M ., who , performing the ceremony for the first time , proved himself entitled to the compliments of the brethren 011 his efficiency , and openly received them , expressed in favourable terms by the Secretary . The S . W .
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gave the traditional history , the charge , and an elaborate lecture on the Tracing Board . The J . D . very nicely explained the symbolism of the working tools . The lodge was lowered to the Second , and afterwards to the First Degree . The W . M . called the attention of the brethren to
the photographs of the Masonic charts executed and just published for the benefit of the Masonic Charities by the S . W ., and proposed that a set of the larger ones be purchased and framed , which , being seconded by Bro . Murlis , was carried . The lodge was closed at a quarter to ten .
GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 15 . ?) - —T . regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th ult ., in the new and commodious rooms in Armstrong ' s Terraces , Scud Hill , under the presidency of Bro . E . Bacon , W . M . ; supported by Bros . J . Conroy , I . P . M . ; J . Cunningham , P . M . ; and J . Crawley , W . M . 325 , 1 . C . The following officers were in their places : Bros . B . White , S . W . ; J .
King , J . W ., and Org . ; Charles T . Armstrong , Treas . ; F . Myatt , Sec ; J . Button , S . D . ; W . Allen , J . D . ; H . Clipson , M . C . ; P . Lyons , l . G . ; and M . Ghio , Tyler , besides about forty members and visitors . The business of the evening was to initiate , if approved , Messrs . Ponsonby and Norton , of the Royal Artillery , and H . Clark , of the Royal Engineers , also to ballot for as
rejoining members Bros . Sinclair , 71 st Regt ., and J . Crompton , R . E . Department , and to raise Bro . Padmore . The ballot , in all cases , proving favourable , Messrs . Ponsonby , Norton , and Clark were admitted and initiated into the secrets and mysteries , in the Worshipful Master ' s usual style , and the charge was given them by Bro . White , S . W ., in a form both able and impressive . The lodge
was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees respectively , and Bro . Padmore was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . Bacon , in a manner which drew forth afterwards from two or three of the visiting brethren some very high encomiums , not only with reference to the Sublime Degree itself , but also to the general working of the lodge . Ineleed , Bro . Bacon must
be congratulated not simply on his own success , but likewise upon the efficiency of his officer * , all of whom display an energy , interest , and correctness of work which augurs well for the lodge ' s future . The lodge was then lowered to the First Degree . A candidate for initiation and two joining members being proposed , and some routine business disposed of , the lodge was closed in due and
ancient form , and after a short admonition from Bro . Crawley , W . M , 325 , the brethren retired to the refreshment room . After supper the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and in speaking to that of the " Newly Initiated , " dwelt on the high character and well-known fitness for Masonic privileges of Bros . Ponsonby , Norton , and Clark , and trusted that as they
had proved themselves good men without Masonry , so inside its pale they would become better men . Bro . Ponsonby replied for the initiates in a few well-chosen remarks , and thanked the officers and brethren very heartily for the honour conferred by admitting them to the lodge . The W . M . again rose , and said : I must beg the attention of the brethren for a few moments while I perform a duty
which is at once pleasing and rare . It is to present to our I . P . M ., Bro . Conroy , a small jewel as a slight recognition of his services during the past year , a duty and pleasure which abler hands than mine would do more justice to . Brethren , towards the end of last year there was a generally expressed wish that Bro . Conroy should receive some memento cf his year of office , but the lodge funds being
of necessity low , owing to removal , & c , an individual subscription was resorted to , and when I tell Bro . Conroy that this jewel was purchased with the contributions of more than thirty members , and that too when the numbers were very fluctuating , I feel assured that its value , in his eyes , will be considerably enhanced . Bro . Conroy ( turning to the I . P . M . ) , nothing I can say will add to the
estimation in which you were held by the brethren whilst in the chair of K . S ., and which is tersely expressed on the reverse of the jewel . On behalf of the subscribers , I have much pleasure in pinning this on your breast , and may you long live to wear it . After his health had been duly toasted , Bro . Conroy replied that he was more than pleased with the feeling which had
animated the brethren in doing him so much honour—an honour which he certainly never expected . He was of opinion he was undeserving of such kindness , for after all he had only done what was the duty of every W . M . in whom , as in his case , so much confidence had been placed , and from whom so much was very properly expected . He must beg leave , however , to tell them , that it was not to
his own efforts only that success had been obtained last year , but to the unflagging interest and efficiency displayed in the lodge work by his officers . His Wardens were ever ready with their charges and lectures , and his Secretary always foremost with his advice and assistance . Under these circumstances he could not help taking the opportunity of stating to the brethren again the obligation he
was under to those who had rendered him such signal service . He should always wear the jewel with pride , not only as a memento of his past honoured position , but as a testimony of the esteem of the brethren who had placed him in that position . He concluded by wishing the lodge continued prosperity . The toasts of "The Joining
Members , " " The Visitors , " and the Tyler's toast wound up a most agreeable evening . Between the toasts and replies some excellent songs were given , those of Bros . Ponsonby , Lyons , and Armstrong being especially applauded for their humorous execution . The W . M . has exercised a wise discretion in restoring the musical accompaniments in the different Degrees given in this lodge .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday ,
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the 1 st inst ., at six o ' clock . There were present Bros . John Roger Lever , W . M . ; Daniel Donbavand , I . P . M . •' William Nicholl , S . W . ; John Bladon , D . C , acting J . W . ; Tomlit ) , S . D . ; Halliday , J . D . ; John Smcthurst , Treasurer ; John Church , Secretary , J . Wilson , acting I . G ., Steward ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; J . Dawson , P . M . ; J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . East Lancashire ; S . Titmas , P . M .-
E . B . Harding , Clark , De Yongh , Higginbottom , Percival , John Lawton , G . Heywood , J . W . Edwards , Rix , Sumner , E . H . Bates , Walmsley , and R . R . Lisendcn ( Freemason ) . Visitors : J . Cummins , 1633 ; J . Davis , 1147 ; Stephenson , 1319 and 16 33 ; Forrest , 16 33 ; S . Kewson , P . M . 317 ; T . R . Peel , 1147 and 1488 ; J . Elliott , 1147 and 14 SS ; and Birchall , 1547 . The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed , after which Mr . John George Elderton , having been balloted for and elected a member of the lodge , was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . S . Titmas , P . M ., performed this ceremony , and also explained the working tools . At the conclusion of the ceremony of initiation , and the retirement of the candidate , the lodge was raised to the Second Degree ,
and Bro . John Lawton having satisfactorily answered the necessary questions for passing , retired . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and passed Bro . Lawton to the degree of F . C ., and also explained the working tools in a very able manner . This being all the business , the lodge was closed to the First Degree , and the W . M . informed the brethren that the widow of a deceased brother ( the particulars of
whose case was brought before the lodge at last meeting ) hid applied to him for relief , and as the brethren knew the particulars of her case , which was a very hard one , and deserving of support , he would propose that a petition on her behalf be sent to Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges , signed by himself and his officers , and majority of the brethren then present . The proposition was seconded by
Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., and being put to the lodge , unanimously carried . A candidate for initiation was proposed by Bro . Halliday , and " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , where a substantial supper was served , to which about thirty sat down . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and
responded to . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Initiate , Bro . John George Elderton , " which was drank with enthusiasm by all present , and briefly acknowledged . Other toasts followed , and some excellent glees by Bros . Lever , Robberds , and Gouldthorpe , comic songs humorously sang by Bros . Stephenson , Gouldthorpe , and Robberds , and a recitation by Bro . Forrest , given with great pathos , added greatly to the enjoyment of the brethren , who separated before eleven o ' clock .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —The monthly meeting of this influential lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , April the 30 th , at six o'clock . Officers present : Bros . Henry Walley , W . M . ; [ ohn Edward Williams , S . W . ; Alfred Heald , J . W . ; B . Williams , P . M ., Treasurer ; Wm . Siddeley , Secretary ; J . M . Sinclair , S . D . ; Joseph Senior ,
J . D . ; George F . Smith , I . G . ; H . H . Warburton , P . M ., Organist ; Joseph Mackie , P . M . ; W . D . Waddell , Wm . Livesey , John Studd , and Henry Heap , Stewards ; and J . Kirk , Tyler . There was a very numerous attendance of the members . Visitors from lodges Nos . 44 , 1459 , 1147 , i ° 53 . 815 , 1219 , 1319 , 1633 , 1496 , 537 , 1357 , 657 , 1117 , and 1473 were also present . The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . A . F . Youle was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a creditable manner , assisted by his officers , of whom Bro . J . M . Sinclair , S . D ., deserves honourable mention . On the retirement of Bro . Youle the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . W . Rome , P . M ., resumed the chair , and raised Bro . Leo
Bernstein to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in such a praiseworthy manner that fully bore out the credit this lodge has won for its " working . " At the conclusion of this ceremony the lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and two new candidates were proposed for election . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the
brethren assembled round the social board . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the W . M . then proposed " The Healths of Bros . Youle and Bernstein , " which were enthusiastically received and responded to in suitable terms . Bro . the Rev . — Cottam ,
W . M . of the Friendship Lodge , replied on behalf of the visitors in a most eloquent speech . Other toasts followed , and during the intervals several brethren musically entertained the lodge . The proceeelings throughout were of a most enjoyable character , and the [ brethren separated at eleven o ' clock .
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —Northern Counties Lodge ( No . 406 ) . —The installation meeting of this distinguished lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , and was graced by the presence of the Deputy Grand Master of the province , Bro . L . M . Cockroft , and the following provincial officers : —Bros . Adam Robertson , P . M ., W . M . 1167 ,
P . G . S . W . ; John Ridsdale , P . M . 406 , P . G . J . W . ; George Robinson , P . G . C . ; George Cockburn , P . G . Reg . ; Jo '" Bolam , P . G . S . D . ; E . D . Davis , P . G . D . of C . ; Geo . I . Dean , I . P . M . 541 , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Bertram P . Ord , P . G . Org . ; Joseph Cook , P . M . 481 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . E . Franklin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and W . Waller , P . P . J . G . W . Yorks ,
N . and E . Ridings . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . R . L . Armstrong , Prov . Grand Purst . assisted by the following brethren : —Bros . G . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; R . B . Brown , P . M .- . T . [ . Armstrong , P . MR . Knox , P . M . ; Monday , P . M . ; John Page , S . W . ; R . G . Salmon , J . W . ; John Ridsdale , Treas . ; George W . La Secretary ; S . M . Harris , S . D . ; E . Dunford , J . D . ; J . S .
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Supreme Grand Chapter.
Comp . E . H . Letch worth , P . Z . 2 ; nominated by Comp Jas . Lewis Thomas . These companions were elected unanimously , and Comp . S . Rawson announced that the First Grand Principal had nominated on the same Committee Comps . Col . Creaton , Robert Grey , and A . J . Duff Filer . Grand Chapter was then closed .
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Craft iWasonrg . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford . Bro . R . Harman , W . M ., initiated Mr . Taylor , and raised Bro . Clark , all the work being very well done . Bro . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., resigned the Secretaryship through ill-health . His resignation was
accepted with great regret . A notice of motion was given to place him on the list of honorary members . Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . M ., was appointed and invested Secretary . A vote of thanks was given and placed on the minutes for services rendered by Bro . H . j . Fisher , late Organist . A committee was appointed to search in question the eligibility of members to be placed on seafaring
and country members list . Business being ended the lodge was closed , and adjourned to meet on Thursday , July 24 th . A banquet followed . Toasts , songs , recitations , and good music passed away some pleasant hours . There were present Bros . R . Harman , W . M . ; J . G . Vohmann , S . W ; G . Harvey , J . W . ; John J . Pakes , P . M ., Sec . ; W . A . R .
Harris , S . D . ; E . Good , J . D . ; G . Porter , l . G . j G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Truelove , P . M . ; H . J . Tuson , P . M . j Whibley , Buhler , Sanders , Stanley , Base , Stringer , Fellows , Hill , Luckcraft , Simmons , Clark , Morton , Aikins , Wildermuth , Fisher , Alsford , Woollett , Buchele . The visitors were Bros . G . Robinson , 1259 ; C . Bell , W . M . 140 ; W . C . Holland , P . M . 1321 j Rev . H . Wells , 140 .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was called on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . T . J . Coombs , W . M . ; Edward G . Sim , P . M . ; G . Somers , P . M . ; A . F . Rowley , S . W . ; John Weston , J . W . ; J . Greenfield , Treas . ; John Osborn , Sec . ; J . Poulton , J . D . ; P . G . Thomas , Org . ; H . Field , l . G . ; J . G . Rimmell , W . S . ; and W .
Steedman , Tyler . Members : Bros . J . Holhdge , W . Payne , J . Crocker , E . Payne , E . Harris , W . Weil , E . Abrams , J . Alexander , C . Gwyn , E . Pellikin , H . Godolphin , E . J . Percy , J . Kitchiner , C . Parslow , and A . H . Chisholm , ( Freemason ) . Visitors : Bros . Fraser , of St . John , New Brunswick ; T . Weil , 185 ; and E . Roberts , 1683 . In consequence of the indisposition of the W . M ., Bro . Sim
took the chair . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . J . Alexander having given satisfactory proof of his claims to preferment , it was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Alexander was then raised , Bro . Sim peiforming the ceremony in his usual effective manner . The lodge having been resumed to the Second Degree , the W . M . took the chair , and passed Bro . T . C . Duncan ,
who previously satisfied the brethren with his progress in Masonic knowledge . The lodge was then closed in this degree , and the principal business which had called the brethren together , namely , the initiating of Mr . W . Weil and Mr . Elias Harris , both of whom are about to
proceed to the Cape , was gone through . The brethren afterwardssat down to an excellent dinner , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , interspersed with some excellent singing by several of the company , and having spent a very enjoyable evening , the brethren separated shortly after eleven o ' clock .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., when the lodge was opened punctually at 7 . 30 by Bro . Braham , W . M ., assisted by Bros . F . Wilkinson , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W ., and P . M . of 43 and 958 , S . W . ; Jas . Dutton , P . M . as J . W . ; Ashley . P . M ., Treasurer ; Railway ,
Secretary ; Peach as S . D . ; Mercer , J . D . ; Holmes , l . G . ; Ames , Steward ; Bigwood , Tyler . The only other P . M . ' s present were Bros . Brown , P . P . G . S . W ., and Moutrie , and the attendance of members was unusually scanty , for which in several cases explanation was given , as another meeting was held at the same hour , calling away some who would otherwise have attended . The Secretary announced the
receipt of a very good letter from the son of the aged Bro . Marsh , an old P . M . of this lodge , as mentioned in the last repoit , and also stated that in consequence of his remark that this brother is probably the oldest Mason in England , a communication had been sent to him claiming that position for Sir Moses Montefiore , who was initiated in 1812 . Bro . Ashley announced that the candidate for the Boys' School from this province at the recent election had
succeeded in obtaining admission . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Charmbury , a brother desiring to be raised , was examined , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and he was duly admitted to the rank of M . M . by the W . M ., who , performing the ceremony for the first time , proved himself entitled to the compliments of the brethren 011 his efficiency , and openly received them , expressed in favourable terms by the Secretary . The S . W .
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gave the traditional history , the charge , and an elaborate lecture on the Tracing Board . The J . D . very nicely explained the symbolism of the working tools . The lodge was lowered to the Second , and afterwards to the First Degree . The W . M . called the attention of the brethren to
the photographs of the Masonic charts executed and just published for the benefit of the Masonic Charities by the S . W ., and proposed that a set of the larger ones be purchased and framed , which , being seconded by Bro . Murlis , was carried . The lodge was closed at a quarter to ten .
GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 15 . ?) - —T . regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th ult ., in the new and commodious rooms in Armstrong ' s Terraces , Scud Hill , under the presidency of Bro . E . Bacon , W . M . ; supported by Bros . J . Conroy , I . P . M . ; J . Cunningham , P . M . ; and J . Crawley , W . M . 325 , 1 . C . The following officers were in their places : Bros . B . White , S . W . ; J .
King , J . W ., and Org . ; Charles T . Armstrong , Treas . ; F . Myatt , Sec ; J . Button , S . D . ; W . Allen , J . D . ; H . Clipson , M . C . ; P . Lyons , l . G . ; and M . Ghio , Tyler , besides about forty members and visitors . The business of the evening was to initiate , if approved , Messrs . Ponsonby and Norton , of the Royal Artillery , and H . Clark , of the Royal Engineers , also to ballot for as
rejoining members Bros . Sinclair , 71 st Regt ., and J . Crompton , R . E . Department , and to raise Bro . Padmore . The ballot , in all cases , proving favourable , Messrs . Ponsonby , Norton , and Clark were admitted and initiated into the secrets and mysteries , in the Worshipful Master ' s usual style , and the charge was given them by Bro . White , S . W ., in a form both able and impressive . The lodge
was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees respectively , and Bro . Padmore was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . Bacon , in a manner which drew forth afterwards from two or three of the visiting brethren some very high encomiums , not only with reference to the Sublime Degree itself , but also to the general working of the lodge . Ineleed , Bro . Bacon must
be congratulated not simply on his own success , but likewise upon the efficiency of his officer * , all of whom display an energy , interest , and correctness of work which augurs well for the lodge ' s future . The lodge was then lowered to the First Degree . A candidate for initiation and two joining members being proposed , and some routine business disposed of , the lodge was closed in due and
ancient form , and after a short admonition from Bro . Crawley , W . M , 325 , the brethren retired to the refreshment room . After supper the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and in speaking to that of the " Newly Initiated , " dwelt on the high character and well-known fitness for Masonic privileges of Bros . Ponsonby , Norton , and Clark , and trusted that as they
had proved themselves good men without Masonry , so inside its pale they would become better men . Bro . Ponsonby replied for the initiates in a few well-chosen remarks , and thanked the officers and brethren very heartily for the honour conferred by admitting them to the lodge . The W . M . again rose , and said : I must beg the attention of the brethren for a few moments while I perform a duty
which is at once pleasing and rare . It is to present to our I . P . M ., Bro . Conroy , a small jewel as a slight recognition of his services during the past year , a duty and pleasure which abler hands than mine would do more justice to . Brethren , towards the end of last year there was a generally expressed wish that Bro . Conroy should receive some memento cf his year of office , but the lodge funds being
of necessity low , owing to removal , & c , an individual subscription was resorted to , and when I tell Bro . Conroy that this jewel was purchased with the contributions of more than thirty members , and that too when the numbers were very fluctuating , I feel assured that its value , in his eyes , will be considerably enhanced . Bro . Conroy ( turning to the I . P . M . ) , nothing I can say will add to the
estimation in which you were held by the brethren whilst in the chair of K . S ., and which is tersely expressed on the reverse of the jewel . On behalf of the subscribers , I have much pleasure in pinning this on your breast , and may you long live to wear it . After his health had been duly toasted , Bro . Conroy replied that he was more than pleased with the feeling which had
animated the brethren in doing him so much honour—an honour which he certainly never expected . He was of opinion he was undeserving of such kindness , for after all he had only done what was the duty of every W . M . in whom , as in his case , so much confidence had been placed , and from whom so much was very properly expected . He must beg leave , however , to tell them , that it was not to
his own efforts only that success had been obtained last year , but to the unflagging interest and efficiency displayed in the lodge work by his officers . His Wardens were ever ready with their charges and lectures , and his Secretary always foremost with his advice and assistance . Under these circumstances he could not help taking the opportunity of stating to the brethren again the obligation he
was under to those who had rendered him such signal service . He should always wear the jewel with pride , not only as a memento of his past honoured position , but as a testimony of the esteem of the brethren who had placed him in that position . He concluded by wishing the lodge continued prosperity . The toasts of "The Joining
Members , " " The Visitors , " and the Tyler's toast wound up a most agreeable evening . Between the toasts and replies some excellent songs were given , those of Bros . Ponsonby , Lyons , and Armstrong being especially applauded for their humorous execution . The W . M . has exercised a wise discretion in restoring the musical accompaniments in the different Degrees given in this lodge .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday ,
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the 1 st inst ., at six o ' clock . There were present Bros . John Roger Lever , W . M . ; Daniel Donbavand , I . P . M . •' William Nicholl , S . W . ; John Bladon , D . C , acting J . W . ; Tomlit ) , S . D . ; Halliday , J . D . ; John Smcthurst , Treasurer ; John Church , Secretary , J . Wilson , acting I . G ., Steward ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; J . Dawson , P . M . ; J . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . East Lancashire ; S . Titmas , P . M .-
E . B . Harding , Clark , De Yongh , Higginbottom , Percival , John Lawton , G . Heywood , J . W . Edwards , Rix , Sumner , E . H . Bates , Walmsley , and R . R . Lisendcn ( Freemason ) . Visitors : J . Cummins , 1633 ; J . Davis , 1147 ; Stephenson , 1319 and 16 33 ; Forrest , 16 33 ; S . Kewson , P . M . 317 ; T . R . Peel , 1147 and 1488 ; J . Elliott , 1147 and 14 SS ; and Birchall , 1547 . The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed , after which Mr . John George Elderton , having been balloted for and elected a member of the lodge , was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . S . Titmas , P . M ., performed this ceremony , and also explained the working tools . At the conclusion of the ceremony of initiation , and the retirement of the candidate , the lodge was raised to the Second Degree ,
and Bro . John Lawton having satisfactorily answered the necessary questions for passing , retired . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and passed Bro . Lawton to the degree of F . C ., and also explained the working tools in a very able manner . This being all the business , the lodge was closed to the First Degree , and the W . M . informed the brethren that the widow of a deceased brother ( the particulars of
whose case was brought before the lodge at last meeting ) hid applied to him for relief , and as the brethren knew the particulars of her case , which was a very hard one , and deserving of support , he would propose that a petition on her behalf be sent to Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges , signed by himself and his officers , and majority of the brethren then present . The proposition was seconded by
Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., and being put to the lodge , unanimously carried . A candidate for initiation was proposed by Bro . Halliday , and " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , where a substantial supper was served , to which about thirty sat down . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and
responded to . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Initiate , Bro . John George Elderton , " which was drank with enthusiasm by all present , and briefly acknowledged . Other toasts followed , and some excellent glees by Bros . Lever , Robberds , and Gouldthorpe , comic songs humorously sang by Bros . Stephenson , Gouldthorpe , and Robberds , and a recitation by Bro . Forrest , given with great pathos , added greatly to the enjoyment of the brethren , who separated before eleven o ' clock .
MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —The monthly meeting of this influential lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , April the 30 th , at six o'clock . Officers present : Bros . Henry Walley , W . M . ; [ ohn Edward Williams , S . W . ; Alfred Heald , J . W . ; B . Williams , P . M ., Treasurer ; Wm . Siddeley , Secretary ; J . M . Sinclair , S . D . ; Joseph Senior ,
J . D . ; George F . Smith , I . G . ; H . H . Warburton , P . M ., Organist ; Joseph Mackie , P . M . ; W . D . Waddell , Wm . Livesey , John Studd , and Henry Heap , Stewards ; and J . Kirk , Tyler . There was a very numerous attendance of the members . Visitors from lodges Nos . 44 , 1459 , 1147 , i ° 53 . 815 , 1219 , 1319 , 1633 , 1496 , 537 , 1357 , 657 , 1117 , and 1473 were also present . The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . A . F . Youle was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a creditable manner , assisted by his officers , of whom Bro . J . M . Sinclair , S . D ., deserves honourable mention . On the retirement of Bro . Youle the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . W . Rome , P . M ., resumed the chair , and raised Bro . Leo
Bernstein to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . in such a praiseworthy manner that fully bore out the credit this lodge has won for its " working . " At the conclusion of this ceremony the lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and two new candidates were proposed for election . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the
brethren assembled round the social board . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the W . M . then proposed " The Healths of Bros . Youle and Bernstein , " which were enthusiastically received and responded to in suitable terms . Bro . the Rev . — Cottam ,
W . M . of the Friendship Lodge , replied on behalf of the visitors in a most eloquent speech . Other toasts followed , and during the intervals several brethren musically entertained the lodge . The proceeelings throughout were of a most enjoyable character , and the [ brethren separated at eleven o ' clock .
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —Northern Counties Lodge ( No . 406 ) . —The installation meeting of this distinguished lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , and was graced by the presence of the Deputy Grand Master of the province , Bro . L . M . Cockroft , and the following provincial officers : —Bros . Adam Robertson , P . M ., W . M . 1167 ,
P . G . S . W . ; John Ridsdale , P . M . 406 , P . G . J . W . ; George Robinson , P . G . C . ; George Cockburn , P . G . Reg . ; Jo '" Bolam , P . G . S . D . ; E . D . Davis , P . G . D . of C . ; Geo . I . Dean , I . P . M . 541 , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Bertram P . Ord , P . G . Org . ; Joseph Cook , P . M . 481 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . E . Franklin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and W . Waller , P . P . J . G . W . Yorks ,
N . and E . Ridings . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . R . L . Armstrong , Prov . Grand Purst . assisted by the following brethren : —Bros . G . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; R . B . Brown , P . M .- . T . [ . Armstrong , P . MR . Knox , P . M . ; Monday , P . M . ; John Page , S . W . ; R . G . Salmon , J . W . ; John Ridsdale , Treas . ; George W . La Secretary ; S . M . Harris , S . D . ; E . Dunford , J . D . ; J . S .