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age of pleasure , for he had the satisfaction of knowing that 1319 had thereby taken part in this grand gathering of Masons . Bro . E . Terry , P . M ., then proposed that aletter of condolence be written to the family of thc late Bro . George Hone }' , a member of the lodge , which having been seconded , was carried unanimously . Letters of apology were then read from several brethren who were unable to attend this meeting of the lodge , notably one from Bro . C . H . Stephen .

son , who , after the expression of many good wishes towards the W . M . and brethren , he , with much fraternal regret , resigned his office as W . S ., from conscientious scruples , feeling that press of business and other calls upon his time would prevent his fulfilling the duties attached to the office the W . M . had so graciously conferred upon him , and he , therefore , asked leave to make way for younger brethren who were anxiously and zealously endeavouring to work up

towards the chair of K . S . There was a time when he ( Bro . Stephenson ) had hoped to attain that exalted position , and he had striven step by step in that direction , but thc Fates had willed it otherwise , and he had now no option but to resign the trust reposed in him and retire into private Masonic life , in the observance of which he should still continue to have the welfare of the Asaph Lodge nearest his heart . Bro . Stephenson enclosed proof sheets of a work he is engaged upon ,

" Epigrams for Everybody , " the entire profits of which will be devoted to the Benevolent Fund of the Asaph Lodge , and the brethren present "to an odd ' un " forthwith subscribed to this excellent work . Matters referring to Asaph Lodge benevolence were then brought before the lodge , several cases being discussed and responded to with that characteristic spirit which has ever been associated with this lodge ; indeed , we mav nuotc from "The Tempest , " and say that

in the assemblies of 1319 when deserving cases are brought before the lodge the wish is to" Mark his condition and the event ; and then tell me If this might be a brother . " Thc W . M . having risen at the close of Masonic business , "Hearty good wishes" were tendered from the visitors , and Bro . Strokirk ( Joppa Lodge ) thanked the W . M . for his kindness in having raised him to the Degree of a M . M .,

in reply to which Bro . Swanborough remarked that it was now some eighteen years since be first saw the light of Freemasonry , and that great benefit was conferred upon him in the Lodge of Joppa , his connection with which had been of such a pleasurable nature that he was only too delighted to render service in any shape or form to any of its members , and , so far as the occasion in question was

concerned , he was only too pleased to have had the opportunity of further opening the eyes of such a promising young Mason as Bro . Strokirk . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where Mes " Mons . Phillipe , " the W . M ., sat at the headof aconvivial board , peace and harmony furnishing happy adjuncts to good appetite and contentment .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —A very excellent gathering in connection with this representative lodge was held at the Holborn Viaduct Hotel , on the 31 st ult . Amemg those in attendance were Bros . Charles Jacques , W . M ' . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 13 S 1 , S . W ., W . M . elect ; H . J . Lardncr , TAV . ; W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , jun ., I . P . M . and Sec ; M . Samuel . S . D . ; Potter , I . G . ; Hart ,

Organist ; Strugnell , D . C . : and T . Clark , A . G . P . ; J . Terry , P . P . G . W . Herts , & c . ; J . C . Dwarber , P . M . 15 S 9 ; W . Wellsman , P . M . 15 S 9 , & c . ( honorary members ); and Parkinson , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Collings , W . M . 22 ; Hunter , P . M . 1 G 77 ; W . Martin , 475 ; Wassermann , D . C . 23 , New York . Letters of apology for nonattendance were read from Bros . Sir John Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes ( honorary

member ); H . Buss , A . G . S . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . W . Middx . ; Dr . Brette , D . D ., P . P . G . C . of Middx . ; W . Lake , P . P . G . R . of Cornwall ; W . G . Brighten , P . M . ; H . Dalwood , P . M . 15 S 9 ; J . Dodson , P . M . 15 S 9 ; G . Everett , P . M . 177 and 13 S 1 ; and A . Tisley , Sec . 15 S 9 ; and others . The minutes of the last regular meeting and an emergency meeting having been read and confirmed . Bro . Jacques vacated the chair in favour of W . Bro . Clark , A . G . P ., who

kindly undertook the duties of Installing Officer in the absence of W . Bro . J . Terry . The latter brother , however , arrived before the conclusion , and assisted W . Bro . Clark as D . C , and he also impressively delivered one of the three addresses . The Installing Officer , upon his taking the chair , requested Bros . Wellsman , P . M ., Dwarber , P . M ., and Hunter , P . M ., to act respectively as S . W ., J . W ., and I . G . Upon the conclusion of the ceremony .

which was most abl y carried out , a vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to W . Bros . Clark and Terry for their valuable services . The officers appointed and invested for the ensuing year were Bros . Lardner , S . W . |; Samuel , J . W . ; W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . H . Jackson , jun ., P . M ., Secretary ; Potter , S . D . ; Strugnell , j . D . ; W . Williams , I . G . ; Hart , Organist ; Simpson , D . C ; Wildash , A . D . C ; and Parkinson , Tyler . The

lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was exceedingly well served tinder the management ofiBro . Acland and assistants . At the termination of the banquet the long array of toasts were duly proposed and honoured . W . Bro . Clark , A . G . P ., returned thanks for "The Grand Officers" in a very effective speech . "The Health of the W . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., and duly acknowledged . "The Visitors "

followed , and drew in response from Bros . Collings , Wassermann , and Martin some very complimentary remarks . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" came next in Q « der , and this pledge having been heartily received , Bro . Terry , in reply , made one of those stirring appeals upon behalf of those three great Institutions which are at all times a pleasure to listen to . He especially called attention to the ensuing festival in connection with the Boys' School ,

which , he hoped , would be well supported , and would achieve as great if not a greater success than the two charitable festivals that had preceded it . "The Health of the I . P . M . " was received with excellent fire . In reply Bros . Jacques spoke briefly but pertinently , and , in conclusion ^ most gratefully thanked the brethren for having voted him the very handsome Grand Master's jewel with

which the W . M . had decorated him whilst proposing his health . " The Officers , " acknowledged by Bro . Lardner , S . W ., brought the proceedings to a conclusion . A very excellent selection of instrumental and vocal music was gwen by Bros . Hart , Potter , Samuel , and others . Bro . W . Martin also furnished two very effective readings , which were delivered with a verve and dramatic force that

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rivetted the attention of his hearers , who were sorry that time would not allow the reader to contribute other morceaux from his extensive repertoire . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons'Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , May 2 Gth . There were present Bros . J . E . Williams , W . M . ;

A . Heald , S . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W . ; H .. Walley , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Waddell , Sec . ; J . Senior , S . D . ; G . F . Smith , J . D . ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . " M ., P . P . G . D . of C , D . of C ; B . Williams , jun ., I . G . ; J . Studd and W . Livesey , Stwds . ; J . Kirk , T y ler ; M . Roberts , J . Quance . J . Clemney , S . Davies , E . Russell , J . B . Sumner , J . Sutcliffe , W . Cowell , G . B . Kershaw , W . Clarke ,

P . Casper , W . Wolfensbcrger , and W . Livesey . Visitors , Bros . Ii . Jones , P . M . 1147 , P . G . Treas . ; E . Powers , 254 . The lodge was opened in ancient form at five o ' clock , and after confirmation of the minutes Messrs . Augustus Saarbach and Arthur Horace Scott were balloted for , approved , and afterwards severally initiated _ into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . H . Walley explained the working tools to

both candidates . The lodge was then called off , and after the brethren had partaken of tea , they re-assembled in the lodge room , and Bros . A . Hoffmann and B . B . Dakeyne were severally raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ' s . The ceremony in each instance was ably performed by Bro . P . M . Rome .

On the conclusion of work the lodge was duly lowered , and Bro . Salmon ' s motion , which had been placed on the circular , "That : the meetings of the lodge be adjourned during the months of July and . August , " was put and carried . " Hearty good wishes " were then expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Rev . J . H . Smith , M . A ., W . M . ; J . M . Mc . Alister , P . M ., as S . W . ; C . E . Stretton , P . M ., as J . W . ; C . Gurden , Treas . ; T . Coltman , Sec . ; L . P . Chamberlain , S . D . ; R . Michie , J . D . ; W . L . Faire , D . C ; W . Tomlin , I . G . ; Tanser

and Dunn , Tylers ; C . Stretton , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . ; S . S . Partridge , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec , P . M . ; J . Vaughan , P . M . ; S . Cleaver , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; and Clark , P . M . ; W . H . Lead , Fielding , Hiscock , S . A . Marris , Griffith , Clifton , W . H . Bastick , C . Knowles , S , Wand , J . Roadknight , Saml . Faire , and H . Clarke . Visitors : Bros . W . f . Rowlett , P . M . 523 ; T . A . Wykes ,

P . M . 523 ; Young , 523 ; W . H . Chamberlain , 523 ; W . Bream , 523 ; and J . H . Mc . Call , 523 . The minutes having been duly read and confirmed , Bro . Saml . Faire was passed to the Second Degree , after which Mr . Henry Clarke , who had been duly elected , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony in both Degrees being most admirably performed by the W . M .

Bro . W . I . Rowlett , P . P . G . O ., by his able assistance at the organ very materially added- to the impressiveness of the ceremony . A discussion then ensued as to the holding of a picnic in thc course of the summer , and thc preliminary arrangements were agreed to . Thc only other business was the appointment of a Preceptor for thc Lodge of Instruction , and Bro . Cleaver was selected to fill the office . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MANCHESTER . —Affability Lodge ( No . 317 ) —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , June 3 rd . Present : Bros . Mark Vickers , W . M . ; William Nicholl , S . W . ; H . Walmsley , J . W . ; Robert Tomlins , Secretary ; J . Wilson , J . D ., acting S . D . ; R . R . I . isenden ( Fsrecma son ) , acting J . D . ; Halliday , acting I . G . ; J . Sly , Tyler

J . Bladon , P . M . ; J . Dawson , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , I . P . M . ; J . G . lildcrton , G . D . Wcnham , Jas . Gooden , R . B . Harper , Francis Hilton , Jas . Eckersley , and W . H . Hughes . Bro . Fredk . Davidson , GG 7 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened at six o'clock , and after confirmation of the minutes , Bro . K . B . Harper was interrogated as

to his proficiency in the Second Degree , and , having replied , was forthwith raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., who also gave thc traditionary history and presented working tools to the candidate . The lodge was afterwards worked down , and "Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , was closed in peace and harmony at S . io .

STONECLOUGH . — Lodge of Charity ( No . 350 ) . —The usual monthly meeting ol this lodge was held at the Grapes Hotel , on Thursday , May 27 th . ' There were present Bros . Robert O . MclKvrick , W . M . ; Enoch Stott , S . W . ; Edward Farrar , J . W . ; W . Coope , Treasurer ; J acob Barlow , Secretary ; George Coope , S . D . ; j . Leewood , J . D . ; W . Watson , I . G . ; ' Ralph Brooks , Tyler ;

R . Whittaker , P . P . G . D . of C ; R . W . Sutton , Thomas II . Smith , P . M . ; Robert Sephton , Titus Fletcher , Albeit Fletcher , and W . Haworth . Visitor : Bro . R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in ancient form atG . 15 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which Bro . Robert Sephton , being a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was interrogated ,

and after he had unhesitatingl y answered , was , with all rite and ceremony , made a F . C by the W . M ., with whom no fault whatever could be found , and we were much pleased with the easy , natural manner in which he performed the ceremony . The S . W ., Bro . Enoch Stott , explained thc working tools , and Bro . Thomas H . Smith , P . M ., gave thc charge and delivered the lecture on the

Second Tracing Board to the candidate at length . It was given splendidly , and we again call our Manchester brethren ' s attention to this admirable practice , which we should like to see tlone on all occasions when candidates are initiated , passed , or raised , instead of , as is invariably the case at present in most lodges , making the delivery of a lecture an event to be talked of before and after it takes

place , thereby showing how seldom it is done . In lodges especially where no work has to be gone through , it would reflect great credit upon the officers if , by way of variation from the ordinary and somewhat monotonous routine of raising and lowering , one of them gave an explanation of

the Tracing Board , or , after a little rehearsal with their fellow oflicers , previous to the regular meeting- taking place , they worked someone or more of the Sections . In doing so they would simply be imitating the example of many of the suburban or country lodges , on visiting which we have , generally found something to admire and take

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pattern by , and a greater desire manifested for Masonic study and worship than for the Fourth Degree . After the lecture was finished the lod ge was closed down , and several matters came on for discussion , at the termination of which the ; W . M ., in feeling terms , dwelt upon the loss the lodge had sustained through the death of two of its oldest members , namely , Bros . Bowker and Waterswho were

, recently buried within one day of each other . The W . M . spoke of the great interest they took in their lodge and in Masonic matters generally , and a vote of condolence to the widow of each of the deceased brethren was proposed , seconded , andunanimousl y carried . The W . M . next referred to the revised bye-laws , a copy of which had been sent to each member of the lodge for his perusal and favourable

concurrence . I he J . W . referred to each rule in succession , and , with the exception of some slight alterations and additions , the new laws were adopted by the members , subject to the approval of Prov . Grand Lod ge . A vote of thanks was proposed and carried to the Revising Committee for their laborious efforts , which was suitably acknowledged . Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge closed in and at

was peace harmony 9 . 50 . At the social board Bro . Robert Whittaker , P . P . G . D . of C , in responding to the toast of "The Past and Present Prov . Grand Officers , " spoke of the recent honour that had been conferred . upon one of their members , Bro . j . Varley , P ... 1 ., b y Prov . Grand Lodge , in appointing him Prov . , ? 1 P "" S " " > and a , so on the great disapppintment which that worthbrother

y ' s absence had caused to all present that evening , and trusted at their next meeting he should have the satisfaction of seeing Bro . Varley amongst them , and the pleasure of placing his new regalia upon him . _ Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , but , in consequence of the death of the two brethren before referred to , there were no honours or singing indulged in .

MARYPORT . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 37 O- —The feast of St . John the Baptist in connection with this flourishing Cumberland lodge was held on Tuesday last , the 8 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Maryport . There was an excellent attendance of members , including Bros . J . R . Banks , W . M . ; W . Stoddart , J . W .: Jos . Nicholson , P . M . and Treas ., P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Armstrong

P-W , P . P . G . D . C ; T . Carey , P . M . ; T . Mandle , P . M : ; A . Walter P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . W . Robinson , P . M . ; 1 . Waite , Secretary ; J . Smith , Organist ; G . W . Thompson , W . M . elect ; Jos . Thompson , F . Harrison , J . Kendal , J . Wilson , W . Skelton , P . Wedgwood , T . Wcatherston , J . Abbott , and others . The visitors also mustered strongly to do the W . M . elect

honour , including Bros . J . Milligan , W . M . 119 ; J . Wood , P . M . 9 G 2 ; J . J . Coverdale , W . M . elect 962 ; J . Little , Organist 962 ; D . Recce , 962 ; H . Peacock , J . W . 1002 ; T . Mason , I . G . 1002 ; W . Shilton , P . M . 1002 , Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer ; J . Bolton , 1002 ; J . Hartley , W . M . 1400 ; D . Brown , Philanthropic Lodge , No . 304 , Leeds ; G . Frazer , St . Abb ' s Lodge ,

Eyemouth , Scotland ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ) , and others . The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the W . M . elect was presented for installation to Bro . G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . G . Treas ., and was duly placed in the chair of K . S . The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens were delivered by Bro . W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . G . Sec . The officers were

appointed as follows : —Bros . J . Banks , S . W . ; T . Waite , J . W . ; J . Nicholson , P . M . Trcas ., ( 3 sth time ); F . Harrison , Sec . ; 1 \ Wcatherston , S . D . ; W . Skelton , J . D . ; J . Smith , Org- , ; , J . Kendal and J . Thompson , Stewards ; J . Messenger , I yler . ' 1 he brethren subsequently sat down to dinner and passed two or three hours very pleasantly together , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . G . W . Thompson .

JERSEY . — La Cesaree Lodge ( No . S 90 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , in the presence of a goodly number of members and visitors . The business of the day commenced by initiating into the mysteries of the Craft Mr . Ph . Le Feuvre , according to the ancient rites and ceremonies , the ceremony being ablv performed

by W . Bro . Phil . Messeroy , I . P . M ., in the absence of W . Bro . H . E . le V . dit Durell , W . M ., assisted by Bros . A . Gallichan , S . W . and W . M . elect ; Thos . Le Seelleur , J . W . ; and the several other officers of the lodge . After the ceremony of initiation , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of W . Bro . P . W . Binet , P . M . and Sec , P . P . G . S . D ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Alfred Gallichan ,

W . M . elect . The lodge was opened to the Fellow Craft Degree , when the usual obligation , regarding the government of the lodge , was earnestly and solemnly assented to by the W . M . elect . The lodge was then opened to the superior Degree , and thence to the Board of Installed Masters . The W . M . elect was duly installed and inducted into the chair of K . S . in a most creditable manner by the

Installing Master , whose devotcdness for the Craft in general is worth y of imitation . The M . M . 's , Fellow Crafts , and Apprentices were , in due course , admitted , and saluted their new chief . The Installing Master proceeded to invest the officers , viz .: Bros . Thos . Le Seelleur , S . W . ; C . Picot , J . W . ; CMarett , S . D . ; John Hennequin , J . D . ; P . A . Roissier , I . G . ; J . Durell , Treas . ; G . F . Perrol , D . C ;

J . P . Deste Croix , Asst . D . C ; and G . Rogers , Tyler ; thc W . M . investing Bro . P . W . Binet as Secretary—all the aforesaid brethren forming an able and efficient staff . The lodge , whose working is carried on in the French language , was closed in peace and harmony at seven o ' clock . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a substantial repast was prepared by Bro . G . Rogers

( guardian of the Temple ) . The usual toasts were proposed , and accepted with the usual spirit and respect . Bro . P . W . Binet , Installing Master and Secretary , was requested b y the W . M . to propose the toast of "The Visitors , " which was responded to by two visitors , viz .. Bros . Arene and

Harbury . Both these brethren contributed to the amusement of the evening by their beautiful recitations , which were delivered in a masterly style . Several other brethren enhanced the pleasure of the evening with good music and singing , thereb y terminating the twenty-ninth anniversary of La C & arde Lodge to the full satisfaction of all present .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 1 st inst . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock b y the W . M ., Bro . W . Brackenbury , supported by the following Past Masters and officers : Bros . D . Jackson , I . P . M . ; Thos . Roberts , P . M . ; Robt . Pearson , P . M . ; L . Hirman , S . W . j C . Marsh ,