Craft Masonry.

The first business on the ager . da , after the reading and confirmation of the minutes , was the ballot for Mr . Ernest Mcore , artist , Sheffield , the painter of the picture shortly to be presented to Bro . John Hunt . This being declared successful , Mr . Fred . Cartwright , M . S . A , previously elected , presented himself for initiation . The ceremony was most carefully and reverently conducted by the W . M ., Bro . C . F . Brindley , who was ably assisted by his officers , conspicuous amongst wh om were Bro . Wm , Grunstone , S . W ., who presented the working tools , Bro . Dr . John Stokes , S . D ., who gave the ancient charge , and the J . D ., Bro . J . VV . Hanforth , who cond ucted the candidate . The music ,

both vocal and instrumental , which has been arranged by Bro . Gadsby and others and adopted for general use in the lodge , added largely to the impressive character of the proceedings . The efficiency of the W . M . and the accuracy and attention to detail of his officers reflecled much credit , not onl y upon the lodge but also upon its able Preceptor , Bro . John Hunt . A vote of io guineas from the lodge funds towards the" Henry Smith Testimonial , " was cheerfully and unanimously granted on the proposition of the

W . M ., seconded by the I . P . M ., Bro . Joseph Jackman . This concluded the routine business of the evening , after which the W . M . said they had got a most interesting function yet lo discharge , that of presenting to Bro . John Hunt the oil painting of himself now hanging in the lodge . He would call upon Bro . Jackman to do this because the movement had originated during his Mastership , and it was only fair that he , having had all the responsibility and trouble—both most cheerfully borne—should now wear the laurels of the success which his efforts had produced .

Bro . Jackman , standing beneath the poitrait , said : Brethren , —As you , most of you doubtless know , at our meeting in September last it was proposed , and unanimously carried , that our esteemed Bro . John Hunt , P . M . 135 , founder and first W . M . of the lodge , be requested to sit for his portrait . The execution of this work was entrusted to Mr . Ernest Moore , artist , of Sheffield , and , as I am sure you will all admit ( unveiling the picture ) he has done it in a highly satisfactory and pleasing manner . It is especially gratifying to me to be allowed to display this really excellent portrait and unveil the handiwork of the artist , and I entrust it to the care of this lodge for ever , to belong to

it E s a mark of the spontaneous desire of all to show appreciation of the talents and Masonic virtues of Bro . John Hunt . I have known him for 30 years , and , to use a nautical phrase , I have always found him "in the rigging , " and on the look out for enterprise . In relation to our own lodge , he has tried and has undoubtedly succeeded in raising a superstructure "creditable in its parts and honourable to the builder . " Bro . Hunt ( turning to him ) , in the dining-room below is a replica of the picture which now holds

an honoured niche in our midst . That replica we have the greatest pleasure in presenting to you to hang beneath your own roof . We pray that the Most High may bless you and yours ; that He may preserve you long to adorn this room by your presence , and , in your absence , this faithful portrait will ever be to us and our successors a lasting evidence cf your never-failing interest in the ludge , and your unswerving attachment to the noble principles of Freemasonry .

Bro . Hunt , in replying , said : Bro . Jackman , W . M ., and Brethren , —This act of ycurs tc-night is to my mind a noble and a generous one . It is true that the work I did in the founding of the lodge and mv attention to its interests since involved considerable demands upon my time and labours , and was not without its difficulties . But neither was it without its pleasures . The ready co-operation and support which I received assisted my efforts and lessened the weight of my responsibilities . I never supposed I should receive such a maik of your appreciation of my services . My ambition

for some recognition on your part did not , indeed , soar so high . Being , however , your desire , 1 accept this testimonial with pleasure and gratitude , and I—and I am sure the members of my family also—feel proud to think that I have been deemed worthy of so great an honour , and that my portrait will fill a corner in this hall , associated as it is wilh our Masonic ceremonies and the noble principles of our Order . Bro . Hunt then intimated that as an opportunity of saying more as to the reasons for the formation of the lodge and other matters would , he believed , be afforded him downstairs , he woultl not detain them longer , but simply repeat his heart-felt thanks .

The lodge , after the usual questions , the reception of two propositions , and hearty salutations , was closed . The brethren then adjourned to supper , after which the W . M . gave the comprehensive toast of " The Queen and the Rulers of our Craft , Supreme and Subordinate . " In next proposing "The Health of Bro . John Hunt , " the W . M . said that Bro . Hunt ' s name on that occasion must stand first and foremost , as he was the father of the lodge , lhat Ihe portrait was merely a justification of their obligation to him , and that in he nouring him they weie honouring themselves ; that from its inception his efforts in the

inteiest ol Ihe lodge had heen unlirirg , and it was now placed upon a satisfactory basis ; it was pcssible that seme of them might have thought that Bro . Hunt had occasionally been somewhat exacting in his demands and hypercritical in his expressions of opinion—but even if that were at one time so , they now saw the wisdom of the course he had pursued ; if the lodge had not been ably conducted it would not have been in its present position , which was or . e to belong tc of which , without vanity or egotism , he might say they were all pioud ; that they owed a debt of gratitude to Bro . Hunt , and he did not doubt that as in the past so in the fulure their Preceptor would place his able services at their disposal .

Hc prcposcd , with the warmest affection at d deepest respect , " Health and Happiness to Bro . Jehn Hunt . " After a pianofcrte solo by Bro . W . H . Peasegood , Bro . Hunt rose to reply , and received an ovation . It was , he said , an occasion most eventful , both Masonically and personally , to himself . He thanked them for placing his portiait amongst those which alreadyhung in honour on the walls of the lodge . For the replica he was especially grateful , as it was an evidence to the members of his family of the estimation in which he was held by his Masonic breihren , and besides it being to Ihem

a cause of prideand pleasure , it might , he wou'd venture to say , confer lessons of piofit . He wculd assure them his family would value the picture equally with himself , and th * t it would be counted by them as one of the treasures of the household . Bro . Hunt then went into inteiesling details of the history and raison d ' etre of the White Rose of Yoi k Lodge , deduced lessons for the guidance of the brethren , and suggested lines cf conduct , interspersed with warnings , as to their future career . Following up this paternal counsel , he gave much information , statistical and useful , especially to the jcunger members ; showed how , by the genetosity of the founders , they commenced their

undertaking free from debt , and pointed out their steady and consistent piogress . As to the efficiency of their officers , proof had been given that night , and he thought that , pausing for a moment after their two years' existence , they might look back with Satisfaction and forward with hope . He had , he continued , been much struck with the remarks of the Freemason newspaper , which not only gave * lhem a lengthy report of the consecration of their lodge , but in a subs quent issue had honoured them by speciil reference in a leading article . Statements of that kind , added Bro . Hunt , increased their sense of responsibility , and he trusted that the lodge , with whose concerns he was close

so ly asscciated , would never belie the character it had obtained , and would be stimulated to deserve the encomiums so generously bestowed by the Freeimsoii . Bro . Hunt concluded a most foicible and instructive address by thinking the brethren for thtir kindness upon that and all other occasions . After a song by Bro . W . Gadsby , Bro Simeon Hayes proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He had , tesaid , kr . own him in long clolhes , and watched his career from an active boyhood to a uselul ard mere active manhood . They associated Bro . Biindley with them in forming 1 heir lucgp , end his conduct had Justified their selection . As luninr Warden anrl a < s

mU / M ' f dln he had ibly discharged his duties , and , as to competence to fill ' : he chair 01 W . M ., his beautiful rendering of the ceremony that night had , if it were necessary , ampl y proved . It was most satisfactory to them all to think that their expectations so justly ' . jorrncd of Bro . Brindley had been so thoroughly and abundantly realised , h ' c v , 11 J ' ' *"" ^ ' ^"" d'ey , whose popularity was pronounced , in replying to hk L " declared that the lodge of which they had appointed him Master was dear to nis neatt ; that he meant to watch over its interests with a jealous eye , and that he was prepared to sacrifice , if necessary , both leisure and comfort in their service . A W . M ., he Mini iv- co "' d . nct claim acknowledgment and loyal duty from his brethren if he -. iiniid Mmstlr , in fact his 12 months'occuoancv of the chair was a servitude—oleasinu

"' ainly , bu . jet a servitude—for , though they might smile , it was the truth , and he v ni « f ' , r- f' Mastcrs would bear him ou : that , like Popes , W . Ms . were the chief sersell * ° r "" hretnten ' He knew that , in order successfully to conduct thtir affairs , fetlin C " 11 ? " i " etded - He was prepared to sacrifice much c-t personal inclin itiun and to ell '" b < -half , and he hoped if the time should jriive they , too , would be ready ( jive up something ratherthan bv oersktenrv tn daman * ihn rpnntatinn nr imnsnV th ,.

nnigress ot the While Rose of York Lodge . man- .. , L ^ ! ' lr'c : ? . din S thcse of " lnc Visitors , " responded to by Bro . Matthew-Scn-s A . ceis ' " The Masonic Charities , " were duly honoured , highly succe f | lnstrumer , tal musi ? also contributed much to what was in all respects a

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Industry Lodge , No . 293 . The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gateshead-on-Tyne , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . T . R . Jobson , presided , and amongst those present were Bros . R . B . Reed , P . M ., P . G . S . B . England , D . P . G . M .: fohn Page , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . F . Carmon , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Robt . Whitfield . ' P . M ., P . P . G . R . of M . ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . j T . R . Short , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Adam Dodds , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; C P . Laidler , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Bowker , Chap . ; VV . Stafford , M . O . ;

H . Jackson , S . O . ; W . J . Jobson , J . O . ; H . S . Bird , R . of M . j VV . Holzapfel , S . D . ; T . Douglass , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Thos- Cbegwidden , R . Harrison , VV . E . Peacock , J . Neill , C . H . Keay , H . H . Pitt , and others . The visitors were Bros . T . J . Armstrong , G . D . England , Prov . G . Sec . ; T . W . Lovibond , W . M . 346 , P . J . G . O . ; W . M , Lyon , P . M . ( T . L ) , P . P . G . M . O . ; Jas . Shaw , VV . M . ( T . L ); C B . Ford , P . M . ( T . I . ) , P . J . G . W . j G . Laing , and others . After the preliminary business , Bro . John Page , P . M ., presented Bro . Adam Dodds for installation as W . M ., and he was duly inducted into the chair by Bro . T . R . Jobson . The ancient charges to the W . M ., Wardens , officers , and brethren were delivered by the

D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . B . Reed , and the whole of the work was done in remarkably good style . The officers were then invested as follows : Bros . T . R . Jobson , I . P . M . ; - C . P . Laidler , S . W . ; VVm . Stafford , J . W . ; VV . F . Carmon , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . VV . Bowker , Chap , j H . Jackson , M . O . ; W . J . Jobson , S . O . ; H . S . Bird , J . O . ; T . W . Bagnall , R . of M . ; W . C . A . Holzapfel , Sec ; W . Douglass , S . D . ; Thos . Douglass , J . D . ; W . Brown , P . M ., D . C . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Cbegwidden , I . G . ; R . Harrison and J . Armstrong , Stwds . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . Three propositions for advancement were made , and after receiving the hearty congratulations of the D . P . G . M . and visitors , the proceedings terminated .

The annual festival was afterwards held at the " Central , " Half Moon-line , Gates head , the new W . M ., Bro . A . Dodd ? , presiding , when most of the brethren above menti oned were present , and enjoyed themselves during the evening .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 05 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Weavers ' Arms , London Wall , when there were present : Bros . Wise , W . M . ; Greig , S . VV . ; Knight , J . VV . ; Harlow , Preceptor ; Thomas , Treas . ; Meadows , Sec ; Robeson , S . D . ; Spencer , J . D . ; Shadier , I . G . ; Harris , P . M . ; J . J . Smith , Pepe , Fisher , and Belts .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minules of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Harlow acting as candidate . Bro . J . Smith answered the questions and was raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Thomas , W . M . j Weller , S . W . Holland , P . M ., J . W . j Carlstrom , Preceptorj Stutfield , Sec . j Rayner , S . D . j Marriott-Matthews , J . D . j Sellick , I . G . j Cooke , Palmer , [ A . VV . Thompson , Markland

and Westron . Bro . Cray was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cray being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ist Section of the Third Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE , No . 1320 . A meeting was held on Monday , the Gth inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . Present : Brcs . Morgan , W . M . j Rice , S . VV . j Cornford , J . W . ; Wm . Dawson , Preceptorj J . Hooper , P . M ., Deputy Preceptorj T . R . Cass , P . M ., Treas . j C H . Stone , P . M ., Sec . j Hooper , S . D . j Thompson , J . D . : Niblett , I . G . j Taylor , Wilson , Chamberlin , Hezekiel , Gaze , Trotter , Cress , Fisher , Martin , Morson , Le Cren , Rimbault , Stunt , Turner , Chapman , Salmon , Keeble , Hodgson , Porter , Grummant , Garland , and Telling .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman being the candidate . Bro . Morgan vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Turner , who repeated the ceremony , Bro . Cass , P . M ., being the candidate . The 2 nd Secticn of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Salmon , assisted by the brethren . Ilros . Garland , Hodgson , Keeble , A . Wilson , A . H . Rimbault , Chamberlin , and Taylor were elected members , and Bro . E . A . Rice was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thinks wis accord : d to Bros . Cass , Turner , J . Hooper , Cornford , and S one for their great kinlness shovn towards the lodge . After " Hearty good wishes , " the loige was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th instant , at the CocK Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C . Smith . W . M . ; M . Miroy , S . W . j E . Faux , J . W . ; J . VV . Clarke . P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; j . Birks , S . D . j A . F . Hardyment , J . D . j J . E . Thomas , I . G . j A . Oliver , P . M . ; A . L . Gu-ve , R . P . Upton , A . L . Langton , S . Cload , G . Yexley , G . A . Hopkins , W . Rapley , A . Olelrev , W . A . Goring , G . Huckstepp , J . H . White , J . R . Thurman , and M . Tuck . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex .

1 he lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Smith vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Upton , and , the lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was reheirsed , Bro . Rapley being the candidate . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed , Bro . Faux as W . M . elect j the officers were invested , and the addresses given . Bro . Miroy was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM CHAPTER , No . 753 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W ., when there were present Comps . W . J . Stratton , M . E . Z . ; G . Line , H . j W . Parsons , J . j H . Trask , S . N . ; H . J . Thomis , P . S . ; J . C . Kruse , ist A . S . ; M . Spiegel , P . Z . ; C . Colemin , P . Z . ; and T . B . Harpham . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Harpham acting as

candidate . Comp . Harpham was elected a joining member . Votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Comps . Lane and Ihomas for the able manner they peifortned the duties of H . and P . S . respectiv-ly for the first time , and each of the companions suitably responded . It was arranged that no meeting be held on the 2 Gth inst . ( Boxing Day ) , and that Comp . Stratton again occupy the chair of M . E . Z . on the 2 nd January . Being the last meeting in the year , seasonable congratulations were offered to each other , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Chu -discreet , Camberwell . Present : Comps . Benedetti , M . E . Z . ; Loider , H . j Birr , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Hiyes , S . N . j Cornford , P . S . j Dawson , ist A . S . ; Ntrtn , and Dunn .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltition was rehearsed , Comp . North personiting the candidate . Comp . J . Loader , H ., was elected V 1 . E . Z . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks wis accorded to Comp . Barr , j ., for the very able minnerhe reheirsed the ceremony of J . for the lirst lime . After " Heirty good wishes" the chipter wis closed .