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n 11 r A Macdonald , A . Hume , W . G . Sisson , R . Charl „ T * F . Turnbull , H . Coxon , Alex . Laing , R . J . Mil-I ourne , P- Bourgognc , II . Hunter , A . Hunter , Henry E , T CI John Nicholson , Thos . Forster , George Bradford , rharle ' s Harrington , and R . Beilby . Among the visitors « . « nt were Bros . Raph Can , W . M . 24 ; Wm . Cooper , & M 1 ' 4- ; W . M . Bell , W . M . 1557 ; James McCulloch , IP M . 1043 ; John Wood , S . W . 48 ; John Usher , J . W . D . ' . T ) C . " Svmonds , S . G . Homfray , jun . ; R . A . Dodds ,
Wm ' . Pearson , R . Ferry , A . J . Joel , G . E . Macarthy , C . B . Ford J . W . Gibson , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confimed . Ballot was then taken for the initiation of Mr . Duncan Maclrnald , who was declared dulv elected . At this point the \ V M . was inforrsed that the Grand Officers of the
Proincial Grand Lodge were without , awaiting admittance . Thev were at once admitted , the brethren receiving them oV standing , in which position they remained until the Provincial Grand Officers were seated upon the dais . Mr . Macdonald , having been properly prepared , was admitted , an d received from the hands of Bro . Armstrong ' , W . M ., the First Degree in the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry , well
the explanation of the working tools being given by Bro . R . G . Salmon . The report of the Finance Committee was then read , from which we learn that a very satisfactory amount was in the hands of the Treasurer . The report , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the Junior Warden , was unanimously adopted . The leading event of the meeting was then proceeded with , viz ., the installation
of Bro . John Page as W . M . for the ensuing year . After die usual charges had been read by the Secretary , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when all the brethren below the rank of Installed Master withdrew . Bro . R . L . Armstrong then , in a most able and impressive manner , installed Bro . John Page into the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of the brethren , the working tools in the
several Degrees were presented , and the newly-installed W . M . was saluted in ancient form . Bro . John Page then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Robert Lamb Armstrong , P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; R . G . Salmon , S . W . ; George W . Lax , ) , \ V . ; Rev . E . Humble , Chap . ; John Ridsdale , P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; Si lomon M . Harris , Sec . ; E . Dunford , S . D . ;
J . S . B . Bell , J D . ; Robert Knox , P . M ., D . of C . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; J . A . Macdonald , l . G . ; A . Hume , S . S . ; W ' . G . Sisson , J . S . ; and G . S . Sims , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren repaired to the Turk ' s Head Hotel , wherean excellent banquet awaited them , and which was presided over by Bro . J . Page , W . M ., supported on the right by Brj . Adam Robertson , Prov .
Grand Senior Warden , and on the left by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . R . L . Armstrong , Prov . Grand Pursuivant . On the removal of the cloth the following toasts were given : — " Her Majesty the Queen , " " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " "TheM . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and Officers of the Grand Lodge , " "The R . W . Prov . G . M .,
Earl Percy , the V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . L . M . Cockrcit , and the Officers tf P . G . L . of Northumberland , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . A . Robertson , Prov . Grand Senior Warden ; " The Provincial Grand Master of Durham , R . W . Bro . John Fawcett , and Officers of the P . G . L . of Durham , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Hopper ; " The Worshipful Master , " proposed by Bro .
Armstrong , and acknowledged by Bro . John Page ; " The Immediate Past Master and Installing Officer , " proposed by Bro . R . B . Brown , P . M ., in very complimentary terms , anil gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Armstrong ; " The Past Masters cf the Northern Counties Lodge , " to which Bro . John Ridsdale , Prov . Giand Junior Warden , ably responded . Bros . R . G . Salmon , S . W ., and Past Master Monday respectively replied for "The Present and Past
Officers . " " The Visiting Brethren , " given by Bro . Armstrong , and replied to by Bro . Joseph Cook . Bro . John Bolam , Prov . Grand Senior Deacon , proposed " The Masonic Charities , " which was replied to by Bro . George Thompson . The Tyler ' s toast , proposed by Bro . George Sims , brought to a conclusion one of the most brilliant anil successful Masonic meetings that have been held in Newcastle .
NORTH SHIELDS . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 431 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge , he-It ! on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Norfolk-street , Noith Shields , there were present Bros . Thos . Robson , W . M . ; John Marcus , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; A . Mustart , S . W . ; J . Burdess , J . W . ; W . J . Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., 'teas . ; lames Roddam , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Perkins , J . D . ;
Jriin G . Tulloch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., D . of C . ; C . Haswell , Org . ; W . B . McLcaron , l . G . ; G . H . Stansfield , Steward ; Joseph Robertson , Tyler ; P . Matthews , Thos . Anderson , . !• G . Gibson , N . C . K . Fenwick , H . Sale , E . Prince , A . Anderson , James Muiray , W . W . Bell , R . B . Stannard , f ; ' Towns , Thos . Mothcrsdale , C . Hellberg , L . R . Inch , "•Ileid , C . L . Taws , R . B . Henderson , Wm . Carnaby , and
'" ornas S . Masscy . Visitors : Bros . A . Read , 32 ( I . C . ); W . H . Doddo , J . D . 1119 ; C . W . Henzle , 541 ; George "iviiison , 240 ; C . Rooke , 24 ; Thomas G . Douglas , 94 ; an d F . A Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been ° Ptneil in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last "feting read and confirmed , Bros . Thompson and Stannar < l , candidates for the Second Degree , were examined , an , l having proved their efficiency retired . The lodge was
'hen opened in the Second Degree , when the candidates Were again admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow j- raft b y the W . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro 'A . Mustart , S . W . Bro . J . R . Inch was examined , r " ! , having answered in a satisfactory manner , withdrew . he lodge being opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Inch | * s raised to the rank of Master Mason by the Worship-. ' Master , who also explained the working tools . The ° 'ge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren M ] ourned to refreshment .
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HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The usual meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on the 26 th ult . The chair was , in the unavoidable absence through illness of Bro . Shaboe , W . M ., taken by Bro . Southwell , I . P . M . He was supported by Bros . Sindall , S . W . ; Gordon , J . W . ; Buss , Treas . ; Pearse , Sec . ; Kentish , S . D . ; Sanders , T . D . ; Maple , W . S . ;
and Bindoff , l . G . The visitors were Bros . J . L . Thomas , A . G . D . C . ; Howe , G . P ., and several others . Bro . Southwell raised Bro . Spratling to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and afterwards initiated Messrs . Farr and Ward into the mysteries nf Freemasonry . Bro . Raynham Stewart , P . G . D ., and P . D . G . M . Middlesex , passed his son , Bro . Francis Stewart , to the Second Degree . AH the work was done in the most efficient manner . A sum was unanimously voted
to present a small testimonial to Bro . Buss , as a token of the esteem and respect in which the lodge holds him , and also as a recognition of the labour he has undergone as Secretary , and ( owing to the lamented illness of Bro . Little , the late Treasurer ) , for many years past as Treasurer and Secretary . After labour the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided with the usual care and liberality by Bro . Sadler , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .
STOCKTON . — Lodge of Fraternity ( No . 1418 ) . —The annual festival and installation of the Worshipful Master of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , WellingtofT-street , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . The lodge having been duly opened , two gentlemen were balloted for , Mr . Wilson Furness initiated a brother , and Bro . Peter Hallstrom raised . The next business was the
installation of Bro . John Putkis Banning as Worshipful Master of the lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . W . J . Watson , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., concluding with the usual saluting of the Worshipful Master after he had beer , duly placed in the chair . The Worshipful Master afterwards appointed the following brethren as his officers , viz . . —James Hal ) , S . W . ; G . F . Pybus , J . W . ; W . J .
Watson , Treasurer ; J . Broome , Secretary ; G . Pickering , S . D . ; G . E . Smirk , J . D . ; J . Reed , l . G . ; A . Crosby and Thomas Bowman , Stewards ; Thomas Preston , Organist ; and J . Trenholm , Tyler . At the close of the installation ceremony , Bro . J . Broome , Secretary , in accordance with a resolution passed at the previous lodge , presented in graceful terms a vcte of thanks , beautifully illuminated
and engrossed on vellum , to the Immediate Master , Bro . John T . T . Thornier ,, in recognition of his services as Worshipful Master during the past year . Bro . Thorman feelingly acknowledged the gift , which he assured the brethren would ever be prized by him as a memento of their kindness towards him . The brethren present were J . P . Banning , J . T . T . Thorman , P . M . ; G . D . Leng , P . M ., J
Hall , W . J . Watson , J . Broome , G . E . Pybus , J . M . Pickering , G . E . Smirk , J . Reed , A . Crosby , M . W . Pybus , J . Cook , T . Gibson , T . Bowman , J . McBride , W . Breckon , T . Preston , W . Henderson , J . Bott , C . Burnett , 1 . Timan , and W . Furness , Fraternity , 1418 ; J . Hunton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Thos . Wilkes , P . M . ; J . F . Mann , P . M . ; J . Usher , P . M . ; J . F . Craggs , W . M . ; J . H . Hart , R . W
Foss , R . Dickinson , and J . Hatcher , Philanthropy , 940 ; A . lley , P . M . ; D . H . Watson , J . D . ; E . J . Fullerton , F . J . H , Bellringer , and W . Brayshay , Tees , 509 ; J . Burn , Waverley , 1322 ; Chas . E . Kerr , Dalzicl , St . John , 406 . The lodge being closed , the brethren and friends adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous repast was served up in an admirable manner . After dining , the
Worshipful Master , presiding , proposed the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " the company assisting in the National Anthem . He next submitted that of "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " who , he said , would hand a name down to prosterity as one of the brightest ornaments of Freemasonry . Song , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " Bro . J . Hall . The
toast which followed was that of " The Health of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . Pro G . M . of England . " Song , Bro . C . Burnett . Bro . J . Hunton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., proposed the toast of " The R . W . D . G . M . of England , with the Present and Past Grand Officers . " In offering the toast he said Lord Skelmersdale had proved the right man in the right place , or the brethren would never have placed him
in the proud position which he now occupied and ably discharged the duties , which remark he added might apply equally well to the Present and Past Grand Officers . Song , Bro . G . E . Smirk . Bro . James Hall gave the next toast , "The R . W . P . G . M . of Durham ( Bro . John Fawcett ) . " Song Bro . I . H . Hart . Bro . Pybus proposed " The Health of the W . D . P . G . M . of Durham , and the Present and Past
G . Officers , " coupling with the names Bro . W . J . Watson , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., who returned thanks . Song , Bro . Hall . Bro . W . J . Watson then proposed the toast of the evening , " The Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Fraternity ( Bro . J . P . Banning ) . " In doing so he said he had very great pleasure in proposing the toast . Bro . Banning was one of their oldest members . Five years since he ( Bro .
Watson ) had the honour of raising him to the Third Degree , and that day of placing him in the chair of their lodge , in which , from the very great attention that he had given to the work of the lodge , he felt sure they would have under him a very pleasant and he trusted a successful year . He had carefully watched him through the various responsibilities that had devolved upon him , and when he
remembered how well he had fulfilled the duties of the chairs as he passed on to taking that day the highest in their province as a lodge could confer upon a brother , he doubted not he would carry out the principles of Masonry and fulfil their last honour in the manner they had looked forward to see him do . He sincerely trusted he would
have a very happy year . He should not like him to be discouraged in the performance of his duty by any scarcity or even a great amount of work , but hoped he would steadily push on , having with him the assurance that the brethren would assist him to the best of their ability . Song , Bro . R . Ventress . The Worshipful Master , in reply-
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ing to the toast , thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , adding that he thought Bro . Watson , in proposing the toast , had gone too far respecting the maner in which he had performed his duties . He ( the W . M . ) had certainly clone the very best that he could for the lodge . He bad studied Masonry ever since he was admitted into its mysteries , and in order to fully
comprehend many matters he had had to trouble Bro . A . S . Fowler on numerous occasions , or he would never have been able to discharge the duties of the offices . For his many acts of kindness as well as those of Bro . Watson he took that opportunity of thanking them . To those of his brethren who entered office he would say if they should require any assistance he would be most happy to accord
it to them . He might say he saw nothing to prevent the lodge prospering , which of course depended greatly upon the officers , who he thought they had good reason to believe would prove good and efficient ones , so that the ensuing year he trusted would be a successful one . For his own part he would endeavour to make them happy during his year of office , and try to make himself worthy of
the honour they had conferred upon him . Bro . Wilkes , P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Thorman ) , " who responded . Song , Bro . W . J . Watson . Bro . G . D . Leng gave the toast of " The Installing Master ( Bro . W . J . Watson ) , " who in a few practical and well directed remarks returned thanks . Song , Bro . T . Preston . Bro . W . G . E . Smirk proposed " The Health of
the Initiates , " coupled with the name of Bro . W . Furness , who replied . Bro . Pickering next submitted " The Health of the W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Tees Lodge , No . 509 , " which was responded to by Bro . A . Hey . Song , Bro . Fullerton . Bro . Leng then proposed "The W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Lodge of Philanthropy , No . 940 , " coupling with the name Bro . J . F . Craggs , the W . M ., who acknowledged the compliment . Song , Bro . J . W .
Richardson . The W . M . proposed "The Lodges of Instruction , " adding to the toast the name of Bro . A . S . Fowler , P . M ., who replied . Song , Bro . R . Dickinson . The toast of " The Officers of the Lodge " being responded to by Bro . Reed , the proceedings , which had been agreeably enlivened by the accompanying of the vocalists on the pianoforte by Bro . R . Dickinson , were closed with the usual toast .
BRIGHTON . —Hova Ecclesia Lodge ( No . 1466 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Old Ship Hotel , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., when a large number of brethren assembled to do honour to an occasion of more than ordinary interest . The R . W . Prov . G . Master , Sir W . W . Burrell , with the officers of his Provincial Grand Lodge , was , after the lodge had been opened ,
received with the customary ceremony . After Bro . Capt . Napier had been elected a joining member , the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Frederick Huth , passed to the degree of Fellow Ciaft Bros . A . Marshall and L . S . Lloyd . The report of the Audit Committee was then presented and adopted ; from this it appeared that the lodge had enjoyed a most successful year , during which time the number of
members had increased from 22 to 34—viz ., five joining members and eight initiations , against one . resignation The W . M . having given place to the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . H . Scott , Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M ., was presented for installation into the chair of K . S . for the second time . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . Scott , who was assisted by Bros . Freeman , Prov .
Grand Secretary , and Corder , acting as Prov . Grand D . of C . The officers for the year were then appointed as follows : Bros . Capt . Frederick Huth , I . P . M . ; Rev . E . Richard Adams , S . W . ; H . O . Dowell , J . W . ; W . H . Cockburn ; S . D . ; Capt . Luttman Johnson , J . D . ; Capt . Handley , l . G . ; Capt . S . B . McWhinnie , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . H . German , P . M ., Treasurer ; Percy White , Secretary ; R .
Neil , Chaplain ; Reginald Huth , Steward ; C . W . Kelly , Org . ; and T . Haper , Tyler . The next point of interest was the presentation , by the W . M ., of jewels to Past Masters Bros . German and F . Huth . These brethren expressed the gratification they felt on receiving such kindly mementoes of their respective years of office . The lodge then became the recipients of further presents , the
W . M . offering on behalf of a lady , a pair of handsome crimson silk nets for the two large pillars , and on behalf of Mrs . Gower ( who on previous occasions had made handsome presents to the lodge ) , a silver Square and Compasses for the V . of S ., & c . Thanks to these ladies were carried by acclamation . Mr . Audley Lovell , of the Coldstream Guards , was then proposed as a candidate for initiation by
the W . M . And then , after " Hearty good wishes" had been offered by the many visiting brethren present , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which fully sustained the reputation of the Old Ship . A very pleasant evening was spent , the patience of the brethren on this occasion being put to very slight test , the toasts losing none of their interest by the brevity which
characterised excellent speeches . There were present , members of Provincial Grand Lodge , R . W . the P . G . M ., Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell ; the Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Scott ; Bros . J . St . Clair , P . G . W . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec . j W . Hale , P . G . S . D . ; M . B . Tanner , P . G . J . D . ; C . J . Corder , as P . G . D . of C . ; J . H . Farncombe , P . G . St . Br . ; A . King , P . G . Org . ; W . Nell , P . G . Pur . ; E . Bright , F . Holford ,
G . Evershed , A . J . Hawkes , J . Rubie , P . G . Stewards . Visitors : Bros . T . Price , W . M . 56 ; Rev . H . M . Davey . W . M . 38 ; B . Bennett , W . M . 732 ; C . Hudson , W . M . 315 ; C . Sandeman , W . M . 1636 ; C . P . Henty , P . P . G . S . W . ; Gerald Ford , P . M . 271 ; W . A . Wood , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . H . G . S . B . Middx . ; G . Smith , P . P . G . Pur . ; W .
Smith , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Adams , J . C . Adams , C . F . Lewis , A . F . Gell , C . Folkard , G . Vickers , Alfred Green , Past Master 211 ; J . Robertson , and the following members of the lodge : Bros . C . J . Smith , W . M . ; Capt . F . Huth , I . P . M . ; W . H . German , P . M . ; McWhinnie , P . M . ; Rev . E . R . Adams , H . A .
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n 11 r A Macdonald , A . Hume , W . G . Sisson , R . Charl „ T * F . Turnbull , H . Coxon , Alex . Laing , R . J . Mil-I ourne , P- Bourgognc , II . Hunter , A . Hunter , Henry E , T CI John Nicholson , Thos . Forster , George Bradford , rharle ' s Harrington , and R . Beilby . Among the visitors « . « nt were Bros . Raph Can , W . M . 24 ; Wm . Cooper , & M 1 ' 4- ; W . M . Bell , W . M . 1557 ; James McCulloch , IP M . 1043 ; John Wood , S . W . 48 ; John Usher , J . W . D . ' . T ) C . " Svmonds , S . G . Homfray , jun . ; R . A . Dodds ,
Wm ' . Pearson , R . Ferry , A . J . Joel , G . E . Macarthy , C . B . Ford J . W . Gibson , and F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confimed . Ballot was then taken for the initiation of Mr . Duncan Maclrnald , who was declared dulv elected . At this point the \ V M . was inforrsed that the Grand Officers of the
Proincial Grand Lodge were without , awaiting admittance . Thev were at once admitted , the brethren receiving them oV standing , in which position they remained until the Provincial Grand Officers were seated upon the dais . Mr . Macdonald , having been properly prepared , was admitted , an d received from the hands of Bro . Armstrong ' , W . M ., the First Degree in the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry , well
the explanation of the working tools being given by Bro . R . G . Salmon . The report of the Finance Committee was then read , from which we learn that a very satisfactory amount was in the hands of the Treasurer . The report , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the Junior Warden , was unanimously adopted . The leading event of the meeting was then proceeded with , viz ., the installation
of Bro . John Page as W . M . for the ensuing year . After die usual charges had been read by the Secretary , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when all the brethren below the rank of Installed Master withdrew . Bro . R . L . Armstrong then , in a most able and impressive manner , installed Bro . John Page into the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of the brethren , the working tools in the
several Degrees were presented , and the newly-installed W . M . was saluted in ancient form . Bro . John Page then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Robert Lamb Armstrong , P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; R . G . Salmon , S . W . ; George W . Lax , ) , \ V . ; Rev . E . Humble , Chap . ; John Ridsdale , P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; Si lomon M . Harris , Sec . ; E . Dunford , S . D . ;
J . S . B . Bell , J D . ; Robert Knox , P . M ., D . of C . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; J . A . Macdonald , l . G . ; A . Hume , S . S . ; W ' . G . Sisson , J . S . ; and G . S . Sims , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren repaired to the Turk ' s Head Hotel , wherean excellent banquet awaited them , and which was presided over by Bro . J . Page , W . M ., supported on the right by Brj . Adam Robertson , Prov .
Grand Senior Warden , and on the left by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . R . L . Armstrong , Prov . Grand Pursuivant . On the removal of the cloth the following toasts were given : — " Her Majesty the Queen , " " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " "TheM . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and Officers of the Grand Lodge , " "The R . W . Prov . G . M .,
Earl Percy , the V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . L . M . Cockrcit , and the Officers tf P . G . L . of Northumberland , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . A . Robertson , Prov . Grand Senior Warden ; " The Provincial Grand Master of Durham , R . W . Bro . John Fawcett , and Officers of the P . G . L . of Durham , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Hopper ; " The Worshipful Master , " proposed by Bro .
Armstrong , and acknowledged by Bro . John Page ; " The Immediate Past Master and Installing Officer , " proposed by Bro . R . B . Brown , P . M ., in very complimentary terms , anil gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Armstrong ; " The Past Masters cf the Northern Counties Lodge , " to which Bro . John Ridsdale , Prov . Giand Junior Warden , ably responded . Bros . R . G . Salmon , S . W ., and Past Master Monday respectively replied for "The Present and Past
Officers . " " The Visiting Brethren , " given by Bro . Armstrong , and replied to by Bro . Joseph Cook . Bro . John Bolam , Prov . Grand Senior Deacon , proposed " The Masonic Charities , " which was replied to by Bro . George Thompson . The Tyler ' s toast , proposed by Bro . George Sims , brought to a conclusion one of the most brilliant anil successful Masonic meetings that have been held in Newcastle .
NORTH SHIELDS . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 431 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge , he-It ! on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Norfolk-street , Noith Shields , there were present Bros . Thos . Robson , W . M . ; John Marcus , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; A . Mustart , S . W . ; J . Burdess , J . W . ; W . J . Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., 'teas . ; lames Roddam , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Perkins , J . D . ;
Jriin G . Tulloch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., D . of C . ; C . Haswell , Org . ; W . B . McLcaron , l . G . ; G . H . Stansfield , Steward ; Joseph Robertson , Tyler ; P . Matthews , Thos . Anderson , . !• G . Gibson , N . C . K . Fenwick , H . Sale , E . Prince , A . Anderson , James Muiray , W . W . Bell , R . B . Stannard , f ; ' Towns , Thos . Mothcrsdale , C . Hellberg , L . R . Inch , "•Ileid , C . L . Taws , R . B . Henderson , Wm . Carnaby , and
'" ornas S . Masscy . Visitors : Bros . A . Read , 32 ( I . C . ); W . H . Doddo , J . D . 1119 ; C . W . Henzle , 541 ; George "iviiison , 240 ; C . Rooke , 24 ; Thomas G . Douglas , 94 ; an d F . A Kelly ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been ° Ptneil in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last "feting read and confirmed , Bros . Thompson and Stannar < l , candidates for the Second Degree , were examined , an , l having proved their efficiency retired . The lodge was
'hen opened in the Second Degree , when the candidates Were again admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow j- raft b y the W . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro 'A . Mustart , S . W . Bro . J . R . Inch was examined , r " ! , having answered in a satisfactory manner , withdrew . he lodge being opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Inch | * s raised to the rank of Master Mason by the Worship-. ' Master , who also explained the working tools . The ° 'ge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren M ] ourned to refreshment .
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HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The usual meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on the 26 th ult . The chair was , in the unavoidable absence through illness of Bro . Shaboe , W . M ., taken by Bro . Southwell , I . P . M . He was supported by Bros . Sindall , S . W . ; Gordon , J . W . ; Buss , Treas . ; Pearse , Sec . ; Kentish , S . D . ; Sanders , T . D . ; Maple , W . S . ;
and Bindoff , l . G . The visitors were Bros . J . L . Thomas , A . G . D . C . ; Howe , G . P ., and several others . Bro . Southwell raised Bro . Spratling to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and afterwards initiated Messrs . Farr and Ward into the mysteries nf Freemasonry . Bro . Raynham Stewart , P . G . D ., and P . D . G . M . Middlesex , passed his son , Bro . Francis Stewart , to the Second Degree . AH the work was done in the most efficient manner . A sum was unanimously voted
to present a small testimonial to Bro . Buss , as a token of the esteem and respect in which the lodge holds him , and also as a recognition of the labour he has undergone as Secretary , and ( owing to the lamented illness of Bro . Little , the late Treasurer ) , for many years past as Treasurer and Secretary . After labour the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided with the usual care and liberality by Bro . Sadler , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .
STOCKTON . — Lodge of Fraternity ( No . 1418 ) . —The annual festival and installation of the Worshipful Master of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , WellingtofT-street , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . The lodge having been duly opened , two gentlemen were balloted for , Mr . Wilson Furness initiated a brother , and Bro . Peter Hallstrom raised . The next business was the
installation of Bro . John Putkis Banning as Worshipful Master of the lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . W . J . Watson , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., concluding with the usual saluting of the Worshipful Master after he had beer , duly placed in the chair . The Worshipful Master afterwards appointed the following brethren as his officers , viz . . —James Hal ) , S . W . ; G . F . Pybus , J . W . ; W . J .
Watson , Treasurer ; J . Broome , Secretary ; G . Pickering , S . D . ; G . E . Smirk , J . D . ; J . Reed , l . G . ; A . Crosby and Thomas Bowman , Stewards ; Thomas Preston , Organist ; and J . Trenholm , Tyler . At the close of the installation ceremony , Bro . J . Broome , Secretary , in accordance with a resolution passed at the previous lodge , presented in graceful terms a vcte of thanks , beautifully illuminated
and engrossed on vellum , to the Immediate Master , Bro . John T . T . Thornier ,, in recognition of his services as Worshipful Master during the past year . Bro . Thorman feelingly acknowledged the gift , which he assured the brethren would ever be prized by him as a memento of their kindness towards him . The brethren present were J . P . Banning , J . T . T . Thorman , P . M . ; G . D . Leng , P . M ., J
Hall , W . J . Watson , J . Broome , G . E . Pybus , J . M . Pickering , G . E . Smirk , J . Reed , A . Crosby , M . W . Pybus , J . Cook , T . Gibson , T . Bowman , J . McBride , W . Breckon , T . Preston , W . Henderson , J . Bott , C . Burnett , 1 . Timan , and W . Furness , Fraternity , 1418 ; J . Hunton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Thos . Wilkes , P . M . ; J . F . Mann , P . M . ; J . Usher , P . M . ; J . F . Craggs , W . M . ; J . H . Hart , R . W
Foss , R . Dickinson , and J . Hatcher , Philanthropy , 940 ; A . lley , P . M . ; D . H . Watson , J . D . ; E . J . Fullerton , F . J . H , Bellringer , and W . Brayshay , Tees , 509 ; J . Burn , Waverley , 1322 ; Chas . E . Kerr , Dalzicl , St . John , 406 . The lodge being closed , the brethren and friends adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous repast was served up in an admirable manner . After dining , the
Worshipful Master , presiding , proposed the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " the company assisting in the National Anthem . He next submitted that of "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " who , he said , would hand a name down to prosterity as one of the brightest ornaments of Freemasonry . Song , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " Bro . J . Hall . The
toast which followed was that of " The Health of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . Pro G . M . of England . " Song , Bro . C . Burnett . Bro . J . Hunton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., proposed the toast of " The R . W . D . G . M . of England , with the Present and Past Grand Officers . " In offering the toast he said Lord Skelmersdale had proved the right man in the right place , or the brethren would never have placed him
in the proud position which he now occupied and ably discharged the duties , which remark he added might apply equally well to the Present and Past Grand Officers . Song , Bro . G . E . Smirk . Bro . James Hall gave the next toast , "The R . W . P . G . M . of Durham ( Bro . John Fawcett ) . " Song Bro . I . H . Hart . Bro . Pybus proposed " The Health of the W . D . P . G . M . of Durham , and the Present and Past
G . Officers , " coupling with the names Bro . W . J . Watson , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., who returned thanks . Song , Bro . Hall . Bro . W . J . Watson then proposed the toast of the evening , " The Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Fraternity ( Bro . J . P . Banning ) . " In doing so he said he had very great pleasure in proposing the toast . Bro . Banning was one of their oldest members . Five years since he ( Bro .
Watson ) had the honour of raising him to the Third Degree , and that day of placing him in the chair of their lodge , in which , from the very great attention that he had given to the work of the lodge , he felt sure they would have under him a very pleasant and he trusted a successful year . He had carefully watched him through the various responsibilities that had devolved upon him , and when he
remembered how well he had fulfilled the duties of the chairs as he passed on to taking that day the highest in their province as a lodge could confer upon a brother , he doubted not he would carry out the principles of Masonry and fulfil their last honour in the manner they had looked forward to see him do . He sincerely trusted he would
have a very happy year . He should not like him to be discouraged in the performance of his duty by any scarcity or even a great amount of work , but hoped he would steadily push on , having with him the assurance that the brethren would assist him to the best of their ability . Song , Bro . R . Ventress . The Worshipful Master , in reply-
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ing to the toast , thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , adding that he thought Bro . Watson , in proposing the toast , had gone too far respecting the maner in which he had performed his duties . He ( the W . M . ) had certainly clone the very best that he could for the lodge . He bad studied Masonry ever since he was admitted into its mysteries , and in order to fully
comprehend many matters he had had to trouble Bro . A . S . Fowler on numerous occasions , or he would never have been able to discharge the duties of the offices . For his many acts of kindness as well as those of Bro . Watson he took that opportunity of thanking them . To those of his brethren who entered office he would say if they should require any assistance he would be most happy to accord
it to them . He might say he saw nothing to prevent the lodge prospering , which of course depended greatly upon the officers , who he thought they had good reason to believe would prove good and efficient ones , so that the ensuing year he trusted would be a successful one . For his own part he would endeavour to make them happy during his year of office , and try to make himself worthy of
the honour they had conferred upon him . Bro . Wilkes , P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Thorman ) , " who responded . Song , Bro . W . J . Watson . Bro . G . D . Leng gave the toast of " The Installing Master ( Bro . W . J . Watson ) , " who in a few practical and well directed remarks returned thanks . Song , Bro . T . Preston . Bro . W . G . E . Smirk proposed " The Health of
the Initiates , " coupled with the name of Bro . W . Furness , who replied . Bro . Pickering next submitted " The Health of the W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Tees Lodge , No . 509 , " which was responded to by Bro . A . Hey . Song , Bro . Fullerton . Bro . Leng then proposed "The W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Lodge of Philanthropy , No . 940 , " coupling with the name Bro . J . F . Craggs , the W . M ., who acknowledged the compliment . Song , Bro . J . W .
Richardson . The W . M . proposed "The Lodges of Instruction , " adding to the toast the name of Bro . A . S . Fowler , P . M ., who replied . Song , Bro . R . Dickinson . The toast of " The Officers of the Lodge " being responded to by Bro . Reed , the proceedings , which had been agreeably enlivened by the accompanying of the vocalists on the pianoforte by Bro . R . Dickinson , were closed with the usual toast .
BRIGHTON . —Hova Ecclesia Lodge ( No . 1466 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Old Ship Hotel , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., when a large number of brethren assembled to do honour to an occasion of more than ordinary interest . The R . W . Prov . G . Master , Sir W . W . Burrell , with the officers of his Provincial Grand Lodge , was , after the lodge had been opened ,
received with the customary ceremony . After Bro . Capt . Napier had been elected a joining member , the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Frederick Huth , passed to the degree of Fellow Ciaft Bros . A . Marshall and L . S . Lloyd . The report of the Audit Committee was then presented and adopted ; from this it appeared that the lodge had enjoyed a most successful year , during which time the number of
members had increased from 22 to 34—viz ., five joining members and eight initiations , against one . resignation The W . M . having given place to the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . H . Scott , Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M ., was presented for installation into the chair of K . S . for the second time . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . Scott , who was assisted by Bros . Freeman , Prov .
Grand Secretary , and Corder , acting as Prov . Grand D . of C . The officers for the year were then appointed as follows : Bros . Capt . Frederick Huth , I . P . M . ; Rev . E . Richard Adams , S . W . ; H . O . Dowell , J . W . ; W . H . Cockburn ; S . D . ; Capt . Luttman Johnson , J . D . ; Capt . Handley , l . G . ; Capt . S . B . McWhinnie , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . H . German , P . M ., Treasurer ; Percy White , Secretary ; R .
Neil , Chaplain ; Reginald Huth , Steward ; C . W . Kelly , Org . ; and T . Haper , Tyler . The next point of interest was the presentation , by the W . M ., of jewels to Past Masters Bros . German and F . Huth . These brethren expressed the gratification they felt on receiving such kindly mementoes of their respective years of office . The lodge then became the recipients of further presents , the
W . M . offering on behalf of a lady , a pair of handsome crimson silk nets for the two large pillars , and on behalf of Mrs . Gower ( who on previous occasions had made handsome presents to the lodge ) , a silver Square and Compasses for the V . of S ., & c . Thanks to these ladies were carried by acclamation . Mr . Audley Lovell , of the Coldstream Guards , was then proposed as a candidate for initiation by
the W . M . And then , after " Hearty good wishes" had been offered by the many visiting brethren present , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which fully sustained the reputation of the Old Ship . A very pleasant evening was spent , the patience of the brethren on this occasion being put to very slight test , the toasts losing none of their interest by the brevity which
characterised excellent speeches . There were present , members of Provincial Grand Lodge , R . W . the P . G . M ., Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell ; the Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Scott ; Bros . J . St . Clair , P . G . W . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec . j W . Hale , P . G . S . D . ; M . B . Tanner , P . G . J . D . ; C . J . Corder , as P . G . D . of C . ; J . H . Farncombe , P . G . St . Br . ; A . King , P . G . Org . ; W . Nell , P . G . Pur . ; E . Bright , F . Holford ,
G . Evershed , A . J . Hawkes , J . Rubie , P . G . Stewards . Visitors : Bros . T . Price , W . M . 56 ; Rev . H . M . Davey . W . M . 38 ; B . Bennett , W . M . 732 ; C . Hudson , W . M . 315 ; C . Sandeman , W . M . 1636 ; C . P . Henty , P . P . G . S . W . ; Gerald Ford , P . M . 271 ; W . A . Wood , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . H . G . S . B . Middx . ; G . Smith , P . P . G . Pur . ; W .
Smith , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Adams , J . C . Adams , C . F . Lewis , A . F . Gell , C . Folkard , G . Vickers , Alfred Green , Past Master 211 ; J . Robertson , and the following members of the lodge : Bros . C . J . Smith , W . M . ; Capt . F . Huth , I . P . M . ; W . H . German , P . M . ; McWhinnie , P . M . ; Rev . E . R . Adams , H . A .