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record that our well beloved and highly esteemed Bro . John Smethurst , P . AL , was once more elected to the office , as was Bro . J . Sly to that of Tyler . Bros . Robt . Tomlins , J . VV ., and E . Smith were appointed Auditors of thc lodge accounts . The business being concluded , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed by the visitors , the lodge was - closed in peace and harmony at S . 15 . We had almost

omitted mentioning that our much valued W . M ., Bro . W . Nicholl , was , by general desire , appointed representative of the Charity Committee ,- and Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., in proposing the resolution , spoke in terms of highest praise as to Bro . Nicholl ' s qualification for the office , and past successful efforts in the cause of charity . The brethren afterwards sat down to supper , at the

conclusion , of which tho usual toasts were honoured , including that of " Thc Elevated Candidate , Bro . Walter Wood , " who replied in suitable terms . " The Health of the W . M . Elect , Bro , MI . Walmsley , " was proposed by the W . AL in flattering terms , and duly acknowledged . A most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren , who separated at eleven o ' clock .

COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Iodge ( it being also election night ) was held on Tuesday evening , the ist inst ., in the Alasonic Hall , Station-street . There were present Bros . T . C . Robinson , W . AI .,- H . Peacock , SAV . ; R . W . Robinson , J . W . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; "W . Shilton , P . M . " , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Robinson , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . D . ; VV . H . Lewthwaitc , P . AI . and Treas ., P . P . G . Org . ; J . Black , P . AL j T . Alason , Sec . ; W . Paisley , S . D . ; | . Borrowscale , J . D . ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; J . Smith , Steward ; J . Hewson , Tyler ; I . Evening , J . Blackburn , J . Armstrong , J . Fidler , VV . Isted , and L . F . B . Dykes , P . G . J . D . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot

was taken for Air . R . S . Alarsh , which being favourable , he was admitted and initiated into Alasonry . The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing year , and for W . AL , the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . - L . F . B . Dykes j whilst Bro . Lewthwaitc , P . AL , and Bro . Hewson were respectively re-elected Treasurer and T y ler . It was arranged to hold the installation festival on

Tuesday , January 3 rd ., after which the lodge was closed . Bro . Dykes , J . P ., of Dovenby Hall , and representative of one of the oldest county families , who is Worshipful Alaster elect , it may be interesting to note , is the son of an old and distinguished Alason , viz ., the lata Bro . F . L . B . Dykes , who first , saw light in Paris in the year 1 S 23 . Subsequently , he joined

the Lodge of Harmony , at-Carbsle , and was a P . M ., as well as a P . Z . of the Alount Horeb Chapter attached thereto . From 1 S 33 to 1 S 4 G he was D . P . G . M . of Cumberland to Sir James Graham , and when that great statesman died , in ii' 61 , the Earl of Zetland appointed to preside over the united Province of Cumberland and

Westmorland , which office he held till his death , in iSGO , when he was succeeded by the Earl of Bective , the present R . W . P . G . AL Bro . Dykes , the W . AI . elect cf Skiddaw Lodge , is a Past Alaster of the lodge . At the recent Provincial meeting Lord Bective appointed him P . G . J . D . He was initiated in Apollo University Lodge , Oxford , and was a contemporary of H . R . H . the Dukeof Albany .

YORK TOWN . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1714 ) . —The installation meeting of this young but ttounshing Surrey lodge was held at the Duke of York Hotel , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Westall , W . AL and W . M . elect ; Hacker , P . M ., S . W ., pro . tem . ; TozerJ . W . ; Iwort , Treas . ; Lindars , Secretary ; LathamS . D . ; E . Nichols , J . D . ; Pulley ,

, P . AL , D . C ; Lendrim , P . AL ; Olds , P . AL ; R . Nichols , Gregson , Ford , C . J . Nichols , Kelsey , Higerty , Leming , Bunce , Bunting , Price , Mills , Marrs , Payne , S . Nichols , Clement , and George . Visitors : Bros . Aloody , P . AL 104 G ; Hickley , P . AI . and W . AL 723 ; Pomeroy , P . AI . 723 ; Askham , P . AL 15 G 4 ; Cole , P . AL 1424 ; Payne , VV . AI . 1564 ; Dormor , S . W . 340 j Davis , 414 ,- Alargrett ,

414 J Creed , noij Collins , 1101 ; James , 1101 ; Payne , 6 S 1 ; Harrison , 5 6 9 ; and others . Lodge having been opened in due form and order , thc minutes of the last regular lodge and lodge of emergency were read and confirmed . The VV . AI . then handed his gavel to Bro . Lendrim , I . P . M ., and the VV . AI . elect was presented by Bro . Pulley , P . AL , for the benefit of

installation , and was duly installed in the chair for his second year of office . The addresses to the chair were delivered in a most impressive manner by the Installing Alaster , who then presented , in well-chosen language , a valuable " Past Master ' s jewel to the W . AI . in recognition of the great services rendered to the lodge during the past year by Bro . Westall . This was suitably acknowledged by the W . AL , who then

presented the lodge with a very handsome chair for the W . AL , which was much admired , and a cordial vote of thanks recorded on the minutes to thc W . AL for his valuable gift . The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested his oflicers , as follows , viz .: Bros . VV . J . Lendrim , I . P . AI . ; R . Tozer , S . VV . ; J F . LathamJ . VV . ; VV . H . Iwort , Treas . ; J . VV .

. , " Lindars , Sec ; E . Nichols , S . D . ; J . Clement George , J . D . ; J . Street , D . C ; G . Aliller , Org . j R . Nichols , I . G . j T . K . Busting and VV . Kelsey , Stewards ; and Isaac Payne , Tyler . Bro . J . Clement George , J . D ., then requested the lodge to accept at his hands a very chaste and appropriate banner , upon whicli was inscribed the name of the provincename and number of the lodge , dates of

war-, rant and consecration , and the names of each W . AI ., with their year of office . This suitable present was received by the lodge with acclamation , and Bro . Clement George heartily thanked for his kindness . Other business having been transacted , and Bro . Pulley , P . AL , having announced his intention to represent the lodge at the approaching festival of the Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution , the lodge

vvas closed in the usual manner , and the brethren , to the number of nearly fifty , adjourned to thc banqitcting-room , where a capital banquet awaited them , and to which ample justice was accorded . Thc usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enioyable evening was passed . During the

post-prandial proceedings the broken column was passed round , and the contents submitted to the competition of the brethren , and ultimately passed into tbe hands of Bro . Clement George , for thc sum of live guineas , and it was decided that this amount bc placed on Bro . Pulley ' s list for thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in the name of Bro . Clement George , as a Life Subscriber

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Altogether the proceedings were of a most pleasant and successful nature . SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( 17 S 0 ) . —The usual monthy meetirgof this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Southampton , on Tuesday evening last , the Gth inst ., the W . AL , Bro . J . S . Pearce , presiding , supported by his immediate P . AL , Bro . Irvine Harle , P .

Prov . Grand Pursuivant Hampshire and Isle of Wight , his Wardens , and the other officers . The usual lodge business having been proceeded with , the brethren were called upon to elect a brother as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , when their choice unanimously fell upon the present senior Warden , Bro . Wm . Berry . The Treasurer expressed his inability , through increasing business , and

especially as being W . AI . of the New rorest Lodge , No . 319 , to continue the duties of Treasurer , he begged to tender his resignation , whereupon Bro . J . Stevens was unanimously elected Treasurer in his stead , Alessrs . Harrington and Vear being appointed as Tylers . The pleasure of the evening was very considerably enhanced by the attendance of the oflicers of the Royal Gloucester

Lodge , No . 130 ; Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 359 ; The Southampton Lodge , No . 394 ; and the Shirley Lodge , No . 1112 . Amongst the visiting Brethren were VV . Bro , Alyers , No . 130 , ' P . AL ; J . P . Payne , No . 130 and 359 ; Rev . Bro . Scott and the Rev . Bro . Dupont : Bro . J . Parkinson , I . P . AI ., 1112 ; Bro . Alartin , P . AL , No . 359 ; Bros . S . W . Jones , Patstone , Bewester , Webb , and

Robertson , ar . d other brethren . After' thc labours of the evening were ended , the whole of the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . W . Gibbs , at whose catering great satisfaction ivas expressed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to , the visitors expressing great gratification at the hospitality extended to them , and a very pleasant evening being spent , the brethren separated .

CROYDON . —Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting on the 3 rd inst ., at the Harewood House , High-street , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . E . M . Lott ,- P . P . G . J . W . Jersey , P . P . G . O . Surrey , P . AL 245 and 1765 , who was supported hy bis oflicers , Bros . E . Aloss , S . W .,- J . J . Phillips , J . VV . ; II . J . Lardncr , Treasurer ; J . Treamere , Secretary ; J .

King , S . D . ; Ainsley , J . D . ; and Thomas I . G . The lodge having been dul y opened , thc Secretary read the W . M . ' s commands convening the lodge . Bros . Jones , Doughty , and Portman were admitted to the Second Degree ; and Bro . Leipold received the Third Degree . Bro . Lardncr , W . M . 174 s , worked the ceremony at thc request of the W . AL , who played a beautiful dirge on thc

Grand Organ , which , together with the superior working of Bro . Lardncr , had a most imposing effect . Bro . Lardncr afterwards delivered the traditional history in a faultless and impressive manner . Air . Edwin Ellis was successfully balloted for , hut owing to illness was unable to be present . The W . AI . then informed the brethren that a very pleasing duty was about to be performed

by him , namely , to offer their best thanks to Bro . Phillips , who had at their consecration meeting presented a beautiful volume of the sacred laws , he would also propose that a record of the same be entered on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Lardner offered some appropriate remarks in support of the VV . AI . and seconded the same . Bro . Phillips , in response , thanked the brethren for receiving

the little gift so cordially , and remarked that asthey thought it worthy to notice these small things , he could not let slip the present moment without some reference to their Bro . Secretary , who had not only discharged his duties faithfully and efficiently to their entire satisfaction , but that their property might be kept safe and sound had presented tlie lodge with a strong metal case for that purpose . He

therefore proposed a vote of thanks to their esteemed brother for his gift , the same also to be entered on the minutes ; the S . VV . seconded the proposition and it was duly carried by the lodge . Bro . Treamere returned thanks , and repressed bis satistaction that his humble efforts to please had been appreciated by them ; he could assure them he had the lodge at heart , and trusted to be many years an

active member , and thanked the brethren . Bro . Lardner observed , as they had accepted a jewel case from one brother and the sacred volume from another , yet they were not complete , and if the lodge would permit him , he would at their next meeting present the lodge with a cushion , so that the sacred writings might bc properly supported . The lodge unanimously accepted the same .

The lodge was then closed , and the members and visitors returned to London , where an excellent supper was provided at the Ship , Hart-street , Alark-Iane , E . C . After the loyal and Alasonic toasts had been duly given and responded to , the VV . M . proposed that of " The Visitors . " He said they had that evening among them their esteemed Bro . Le Ouesne , of Lodge S 79 , P . P . G . D . C . of Jersey , also Bros .

Capt . Nichols , P . M . 1304 ; G . D . Edmunds , S . W . 1 G 95 ; and others . In proposing their healths he would couple thc names of Bros . Le Quesne and Capt . Nichols , and he , therefore , asked the brethren to give them a welcome lire . Bros . Le Ouesne and Nichols , in returning thanks ,

commended the lodge for its able working , and congratulated thc W . AL on having such an excellent staff of oflicers . Bro . Edmunds having briefly returned thanks , the toasts of " The Oflicers" and "The Lay Brethren" were proposed and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast then followed , and thus ended a most agreeable evening .

INSTRUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE ( No . 45 ) . —A well attended meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last at the Excise Tavern , Broad-street , City . There were present Bros . Ball , W . M . ; Morris , S . W . ; Johnson , J . W . ; II . G . Gush , Preceptor ; C . J . Fox , Hon . Sec . ; Kelsey , S . D . ; Pclikan , J . D . ; VV . Vizzard , I . G . ; Wing , Nell , Nevill , Stephens , and others . Lod _ re was duly opened , and Bro . Alorris , S . VV ., worked

the ist Section of the Lecture ; Bro . Johnson , J . VV ., the 2 nd ; and Bro . Fox , Sec , the 3 rd ; the brethren assisting . 'I he ccremonv of initiation was next worked , Bro . Stephens acting as candidate . At its conclusion the Preceptor worked the 4 th and thc Secretary the 5 th Sections of thc Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . G . II . Stephens was unanimously elected a member of the lodge ; and announcement was made that the Strong Alan Lodge of Instruction would pay the Corinthian Lodge of Instruction , 1382 , a visit on

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Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., and work the Fifteen Sections in , that lodge , held at thc George Tavern , Glengall-road , Cubitt Town , E . Bro . C . J . Tox , S . D . 201 , will preside on the occasion , and he supported by Bros . R . P . Tate , I . P . M . S 62 , as S . W ., and VV . H . Marston , P . M . 55 and 1599 , as J . W ., and by other influential workers .

ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . VV . Yetton's , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E . Bro . G . A . Payne , S . VV . 933 , was W . AL , and was supported by Bros . Haslip , S . W . ; A . Wood , J . W . ; D . Moss , S . D . ; Shingfield , J . D . ; Musto , jun ., I . G . ; Taylor , acting Preceptor ; AL Isaacs , Geiseke .

Hughes , W . Yetton , P . AL , Treas . ; and others . After due formalities the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . M . Isaacs being candidate . Bro . Aloss worked the ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . L . C . Haslip , S . VV ., was duly elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , and lodge was closed .

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 860 ) . —A highly successful meeting of the above prosperous lodge was held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , PownaU-road , Dalston , on the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Edwards , VV . AI . ; Wardell , W . AL 95 , S . VV . ; Boyce , J . W . ; Allen , S . D . ; H . Forss , rj . D . j Glass , I . G . ; VV . H . Wellington , P . AL , Preceptor ; Christian , Sec ; Smyth , Treas . ; Brasted , P . M . ; Jones , Robinson , Floyd , Purvis , R . B . Greenwood .

C . H . Webb , P . M . ; Gushing , A . Clark , F . Carr , Gosling , C . Lorkin , G . H . Stephens , and others . After due formalities the Iodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Gushing being thc candidate . Bro . Gosling was next interrogated and entrusted , and the lodge being advanced , Bro . Gosling was candidate while the second ceremony was worked . Under

the experienced Preccptorship of Bro . WaUington , P . M ., the ceremonies of opening up the lodge and closing down was rendered in a very efficient manner . Bro . Purvis , 504 , was elected a member ^ and Bro . G . H . Stephens an honorary member of the lodge unanimously . The Auditors' report was next submitted . This was deemed satisfactory , showing a balance in hand of £ 1 2 s . 4 d ., after

defraying the charitable bequests and other expenditure of the lodge . Bro . F . Carr was unanimously and with acclamation elected Honorary Secretary of the lodge , and the honour of being re-elected to the position _ of Treasurer was conferred upon Bro . Smyth , the genial host . Each of these brethren expressed their thanks for the confidence displayed by their election to thoSe important positions . Bro . Wardell was next unanimously elected to occupy the

position of VV . M . on the ensuing Tuesday evening , Bro . Preceptor bespeaking a good attendance of brethren to support that brother on the occasion , when he was certain a profitable evening would be spent . Lodge was duly closed , a most enjoyable and instructive evening having been spent . DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —At the regular meeting held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Duke's Head , Vvhitechapelroad , there were present Bros . VV . Richardson , W . AL ;

Lloyd , S . W . ; J . Gaskell , P . M ., J . W . ; LP . Cohen , P . M ., S . D . ; Job , J . D . ; J . West , I . G . j B . Cundick , P . AL , Preceptor ; W . Alusto , P . A 1 .,-Sec . ; T . Loane , Smith , Hopkins , R . Mills , and others . After due formalities the lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was

worked , Bro . Mills being the candidate . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked from tlie chair , with the assistance of the brethren . Bro . Lloyd was duly elected VV . M . for the meeting to be held on the gth inst ., and lodge was duly closed .

EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 1364 ) . — At a meeting of this prosperous lodge , on the 3 rd inst ., at the Royal Edward , Alare-street , Hackney , Bro . R . B . Greenwood was W . M ., Bros . H . Forss , S . W . ; F . Carr , J . VV . ; Pope , S . D . ; Grey , J . D . ; Alitford , I . G . ; the following brethren also being present : Bros . Dalton , Croke , Wright , Fieldwick , P . AL , Preceptor ; E . Wright , P . M .,

Hon . Sec ; G . H . S . Stephens , and others . The lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of installation very creditably worked , Bro . Croke being the candidate . Bro . Carr worked the First and Bro . Forss , S . W ., worked thc Second and Third Sections of the Lecture , the

brethren assisting . Bro . G . H . Stephens , a visitor to the lodge , was duly proposed and -seconded as a joining member . A well-merited compliment was paid to Bro . Greenwood , a vote of thanks being unanimously accorded for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair .

CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . —A wellattended meeting of the above lodge was held at the George Tavern , Glengall-road , Cubitt-town , E ., on'Tuesday last . Bro . Limn , P . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Smith , S . W . j VV . S . Bonner , J . VV . j Arlington , I . P . AI . ; Delves , P . AL , Preceptor ; Carnaby , P . AL , Treas . ; C . Scare !! , P . AL , Sec ; C . B . Bennett , P . M . ; Shayes

, P . AL j Bonner , S . D . j Turton , J . D . ; G . Clark , I . G . j Morrison , 'D yer , Parkinson , and others . Lodge , was opened in due form and tlie ceremony of initiation was ably worked . The ceremonies of opening and closing in the Second and Third Degrees were very carefully practised , and Bro . Smith was duly elected W . AI . lor the ensuing , lodge meetinsr . Bro .

Limrr , P . AL , announced the fact that the Fifteen Sections would be worked in the Corinthian Lodge , on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., by members of the Strong Alan Lodgeof Instructions , No . 45 , particulars of which are furnished in another column of this paper . Lodge was closed in harmony and adjourned until thc 13 th inst .

LANGTHORNE LODGE ( No . 1421 ) . —At last meeting of the above lodge , at the Swan , Stratford , Bro . A . Meyers was W . M ., and was assisted by Bros . Atkinson , S . W . j Boulton , J . VV . ; Herbert , S . D . j Latrielle , P . M . i Sec , and Preceptor ; R . VV . Biggs , I . G . ; and Bros . G . F .

Dix , T . S . Taylor , P . AL , A . Robbins , P . M ., and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of initiation was ably worked , Bro . Biggs acting as candidate-An instructive evening having been passed , a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . A . Meyers , for his able discharge of the duties of the chair , and the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Alansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street . The offices were taken as follows ; Bros , Money , W . M . ; Hal-