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who appointed as his officers , Bros . S . Homewood , S . W . ; J . Harrison , J . W . ; J . Coutts , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Walters , P . M ., Sec ; G . A . Smith , S . D . ; F . Harrison , J . D . ; J . Cox , I . G . ; T . Harrison , D . C . ; J . Smith , P . M .,

W . S . ; and J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler . A five guinea Past Master ' s jewel was given to the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Pymm . The lodge was then closed . Visitors : —Bros . Dr . Pope , P . M . ( Royal Artillery ) , ancl others . A banquet followed .

LODGE OF ASAPH ( NO . 1 . 319)—Held its usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , W . C . on the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . C . Coote , P . M ., W . M . ; E . Stanton Jones , P . M ., I . P . M . ; J . M . Chamberlain , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Weaver , P . M .,

P . G . O . Middlesex , J . W . j Edward Frewin , S . D . j Charles S . Jekyll , J . D . ; William A . Tinney , I . G . ; John Boatwright , Thomas Edgar , William Maby , Charles Harper , junr ., George Horton , John M . Ball , Henry Snyders , Edward Terry ,

John Strachan , Leopold Silberberg , Joseph Horton , Edmund H . Reynolds , Lazarus , Hutchings , Hodges , J . Egerton , Svensden , ancl John Gilbert , Tyler . Thc business consisted in initiating Mr . J . Radcliffe , ancl raising Bros . Lazarus , J .

Egerton , and Hutchings to the degree of M . M . both ceremonies of which were beautifully rendered by the W . M . Mr . M . iycock , Prof , of Music , was proposeel for initiation , and the lodge was closeel and adjourned .

INSTRUCTION . BuRciOYNK LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The ordinary weekly meeting of this progressive and energetic Lodge of Instruction , held at Bro . Green ' s , the Grafton Arms Tavern , Kentish-town , N . W ., on Friday evening , the 3 rd instant , was distinguished bv a visit of the illustrious Bro .

T . A . Adams , P . M ., P . Z ., P . G . P ., & c , kc . and a number of brethren ( we believe thirteen ) of thc Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . , 3 , for the purpose of working the fifteen sections . The brethren were till calleel to labour by the

W . M ., the before mentioned Bro . Adams , who honoured the Burgoyne Lodge by presiding on the occasion , punctually at the appointed time , 7 p . m ., and the business of the meeting commenced with Bro . Swallow , S . D ., N o . 2 , who in a very able manner worked the first section . In like manner

Bro . Cox , J . D ., 742 , and Bros . Portway , Guyton , and Stabon , of the young ancl energetic Great Northern Lodge , No . 1278 ; Bros . Tyrell , P . M . 144 : 1111 ! 704 , ( theableS . W . of theevening ) , anclMooily , the present able W . M . of the said Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 , worked the remaining sections of the first lecture . The second lecture found

an able exponent ol its first section in Bro . Lamble , in the place of Bro . Wheeler , J . W . 574 , unavoidably absent . Bros . Mander , Eclectic 1201 , Ferguson , W . M . 177 , ancl Cater , Albion , 0 ,

respectively worked in a very ablc . mannerthc second , third , and fourth sections of this lecture , while Bro . Tyrell ( the able S . W . of the evening ) again came to the front , and admirabl y instructed the brethren bv his efficient renclerinsr of the fifth section .

Ihe third lecture found able professors 111 Bro Reed 197 , also of the conspicuously rising Great Northern 1287 , and in Bro . Rogers , S . W . of the Burgoyne ( Mother ) Lodge , 902 , who , in the regretted absence of Bro . Sedgwick . P . M . J 80 , admirably , and even faultlessly , came forward at a moment ' s notice to work the second

section , while the third was with a grace and elocution neyond praise , expounded by Bro . Lancaster , ofthe irrepressible Great . Northern , 1287 , who thus most eloquently and triumphantly brought a most instructive evening to its close . The brethren who attended , to the number of

about forty , were all in full Masonic costume and regalia , and the various mystic forms and ceremonies not only passed off without hitch or impediment , but with a glibness and easiness of " go , " as much to be desiderated as infrequentl y to be found in ordinary instruction meetings . Perhaps a

great deal of this was due to the able presidency of the veteran Bro . Adams , who bears his sixteen lustres upon him far less like ei ght than like six decades . To this patriarch in the Craft may be trul y applied the words of the poet , ancl we may heartil y congratulate him upon his

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lusty winter Frosty but kinly ! ancl heartily wish that it may long continue . The sentiment we have thus endeavoured to convey was eloquently expressed by Bro . Poynter , P . M . and Treas ., No . 902 , in proposing a vote

of thanks to the W . M . of the evening , Bro ^ Adams , and the brethren of the Lodge of Fidelity who had honoured the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction with their attendance , and instructed them with the brilliant display of their erudition on this auspicious evening . The proposition of

Bro . Poynter found a cordial seconder in Bro . Frost , P . M ., United Strength , 22 S , the efficient J . W . of the evening , and was carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was also proposed , seconded , and carried unanimousl y to Bro . Rogers , S . W . 902 , for his untiring zeal ancl assiduity in

carrying out the successful evening , the labours of which hacl just been so satisfactorily consummated . Bro . Moody , W . M . 12 S 7 , having announced that the brethren of the Fidelity Lodge of Instruction would be happy to receive a return visit from the brethren of the Burgoyne

Lodge of Instruction in a month ' s time , and some of the brethren of the latter lodge having pledged themselves to avail the lodge of the invitation , the brethren separated , after a most agreeable and instructive evening . Besides the brethren we have already enumerated as present ,

we observed : —Bros . Simmons , W . M . 902 ; Binncr , Koester , Amor , Staton , Baker , Poupard , Emery , Reed , Slyman , Glefowski , Wuest , P . M . Cox , Driver , Pinder , Pecver , Jackson , Byng , 903 , Bundy , 902 , Goodchild , Alexander ,

Williams , Bareham , Jeffries , 902 , Green , Cowdray ancl Pedroletti . . During the evening , by the unanimous votes of the brethren , a considerable number of the brethren in attendance were affiliated to the very able and energetic Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction .

STABILITY LOUGH ( NO . 217 ) . — -The fiftyfifth anniversary of this well-known and flourishing Lodge of Instruction , of which Bro . Henry Muggeridge is the Preceptor , was held on the 2 ( 5 th nil ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , under the able chairman of the evening

Bro . yliiiieas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar . There were between two and three hundred brethren present . The work of the evening was most ably performed by Bros . Strickland Muggeridge , Henry Birdseye , Hyde Pullen , Scriven , | onas , and Bryant , after which the

brethren sat down to a very recherche banquet under the personal superintendence of the proprietor , Bro . Sydney Spencer , to whom the brethren were much indebted for the admirable arrangements made for their comfort , both in lodge ancl banqueting hall . A selection of music was sung by Bros . T . Young , Wilford Morgan , ( a most

able tenor ) , and Ransford . Suitable and effective speeches were made by the chairman , Bro . Sir John Bennett , and others . Above fifty new members were enrolled . We are sorry wc can give no fuller details of the proceedings of this very interesting gathering , not having received the promised report .

HAMPSHIRE . ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1 . 3 . 31 ) . —On Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., the usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , a goodly number of the brethren being present . Bro . Carnegie , I . P . M ., Grand Purst ., Hants , presided , ( the W . M . being

detained at Woolwich , on duty ) , and was supported b y the following officers : —Bros . Capt . Richardson , R . E ., S . W . ; A . McKenzie , J . W . ; R . White , Sec ; J . Laverty , S . D . ; R . Bennett , J . D . ; F . Anderson , I . G . ; and U . Lucas , O . G . Among the visitors were Bros . Israel , Tranquility

Lodge , who acted as P . M . ; Capt . Coates , P . M ., 99 th Regt . ; and Warne and Gold , Panmure 723 . The lodge was opened in form in the lirst degree , ancl the minutes of the last communication confirmed . Bro . Moore , a candidate

for the F . C . degree , was question respecting Ins knowledge of the former degree , which proving satisfactory , he was entrusted with a test of merit , ancl retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , ami Bro . Moore was passed to that degree , Bro . McKenzie present-

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ing the working tools . Bro . Fitter , a candidate for the M . M . degree , was questioned respecting his knowled ge of the F . C . degree , and being found worthy , was entrusted , and then retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Fitter was raised to thc sublime degree , Bro . Capt . Richardson explaining the working

tools . The questions appertaining to the degree were put by the W . M ., pro . tem ., and were answered by the brethren for Bro . Fitter ' s information . The lod ge was closed down to the second ancl first degrees . Some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in Peace , Harmony , and Brotherl y Love .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) WARRINGTON * . —Lodge of Li ghts ( No . 148 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this ancient and flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Sankey Street , on Monday evening , April 39 th . The W . M ., Bro . James Jackson , was supported by Bros . John Harding , S . W . ; Joseph Cassidy ,

J . W . ; W . Richardson , I . P . M . ; John Wild Thorp , J . D . ; John Bowes , Ph . D ., F . R . G . S . ancl P . Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland , Hon . Sec . ; W . Smith . P . M . j D . W . Finney , P . M . j W . Mossop , P . M . 1250 j Rev . J . D . Massingham , D . D . Chap . j William Sharp ,

P . M . ; Robert Richardson , John Leigh , William Dr . Gornall , Thos . Grime , W . H . Robinson , John Dimmelon , Horatio Syred , P . M . ; James Hannah , Tyler . Visitors : —Bros . John N . Sharp . No . 33 ; Adam Webster , 12 * 50 . The lodge was opened in form with solemn prayer , when the

minutes of the previous meeting were read and declared to be correctly recorded . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Geo . Alfred Clark , and afterwards for Mr . Charles Crosier , and in each case it proved unanimously in favour , and both candidates being present , they were duly initiated ,

according to ancient custom , by the W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M ., J 5 ro . William Richardson . Bro . Sec . reported that Bro . J . D . Moore , M . D ., P . G . Sword Bearer of England , was Steward for the Girl ' s School at the forthcoming festival , and moved t' * at ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds for his list . This proposition was seconded by

Bro . W . Richardson , and met with the unanimous approval of the brethren . Bro . William Sharp presented to the lodge a handsome embroidered sword , a "sharp instrument , " and a heavy setting maul , whbh gifts were hi ghly appreciated . There being no further business , the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities .

LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTER . —St . Johns Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — A meeting of tlrs lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , the ist inst . under the presidency of Bro . Edwin J . Crow , Mus . Bac , Cunttil ' . There were present the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , J > ro . W . Kelly ; Bros .

C . Stretton , I . P . M . : G . Toller , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Sculthorpe , W . M . " -J 23 ; S . S . Partridge , P . Prov . G . R ., as S . W . j l-LW . Widdowson . J . W ., P . A . G . P . j F . J . Baines , P . S . P . ; W . Weuse , P . M ., Treasurer ; f . M . M'Allister , Sec ; J . W . Smith , S . D . ; J . Halford , J . D . ; C . E . Stretton ,

I . G . ; S . P . Ekin , P . M . 607 ; I . H . Johnston , P . M . 129 ; E . Wilkinson , S . W . 1391 ; Dr . Clifton , Sec . 1 , 591 ; & e . The most important business of the meeting being the initiation of Messrs . Samuel Tcbbutt , W . H . Marshall , and J . Edmonds , the ceremony was ably performed by the Worshi pful Master , assisted by the

R . W . Provincial Grand Master , and Bro . Ekin , P . M ., from whom collectivel y the initiates received an able , ancl impresive exposition of the signs , secrets , and mysteries , which are essential to thc preservation , ancl recognition of the brotherhood over the universal world , and also of those instruments which have a broad and catholic

meaning , bearing on the welfare of humanity at large , one being the measure of a man ' s duty upon earth , another the symbol of his honest industry , and the third the type of his earnest perseverance .

T . he lodge was closed in due lorm , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Bro . Stretton , I . P . M ., Steward for the Girls School , intimated that a very handsome subscription had been raised by the local lodges for the benefit of that institution .