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REPORTS or MASONrc MEErrNos : — ( "rait Masonry 3 ° 3 Roval Arch 363 Ancient and Primitive Masonry 304 Scotlanel 304 Mark Masonry 3 « 4 Grand Loelge of Scotland 3 & 4 r , _ .- ^ 1 Masnnir Institution for Bovs 304
Provincial Grand Lodge of OlasRow 3 ° 4 provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and thc Isle of Wight 3 ° 5 The Boys' and Girls'School 3 & S The Masonic Literary Advertiser 3 ° 5 Abuse of the Ballot 306 Masonic and General Tidings - 366 ( iasonic Address to the Lord Licut : narlt of Ireland 36 b The Temple at Jerusalem 3 <> 7 The Spirit of Masonry - : 867 1 .. tend of Strasburir Cathedral 3 ° 7
An Ancient Masonic Charter 3 ° 7 The Last Papal Encyclical 368 Masons' Marks 3 » 8 CtRRESroNDENCE : — Masonic Profession and Practice 3 * 9 Haphazard Voting 369 Reviews 3 » 9 A Masonic Address 3 ° 9 An Encyclical 3 » 9 Down vv ' r'h Masonry 37 ° Laying thc Foundation of a Memorial to Admiral Lord De
Saumarez at Guernsey 87 c Re-opening of Chester Cathedral 37 * Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 373 Masonic Meetings for next Week 372 Advertisements i- ¦ ' iii- iv- v . u
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Craft Ulasaiirf ) . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1307 ) . —As thc number of the brethren of nearly every London lodge yearly increases , it becomes a task of no little difficulty to find a place large enough for the lodges to hole ! their summer festivals in comfort , especially as the elay selected may not always he fine . 'I here are many old resorts near London capable of providing every accommodation ,
but some brethren belonging to more than one loelge nalurally piefer to see more varied scenery than going twice to the same place in perhaps the same week . Ihe Metropolitan Lodge decided to heild their annual festival this year at Bro . Lewis ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge , one of the most p icturesque localities on the Thames . The elay aunointed . Wednesday , the 26 th ult , proved a splendid
day . The committee had male special arrangements with the Great Western Railway Company , who acted in a most liberal manner . Many of the brethren left by the early trains to Cookham , and came back to M lidenhead by water , and thoroughly enjoyeel the trip . At five o'clock thc brethren with the-ir friends ( over , sixty ) sat down to dinner , served in a tent on the urivate lawn . The dinner
gave every satisfaction , and the wines wt-re v . rygood The W . M ., Bro . Michael , proved an efficient chairman , and was ably supported by the I . P . M , Bro . Wrling . The speeches were , owing to t ! -e desire of every one to be out in the air , very short , although heartily given and cordially received . Perfect harmony prevailed , and each seemed personally to strive to make each other happy . Great
thanks are elue to the committee for their arrangements , and most particularly to Bro . Stiles , the Hon . Secretary . The committee consisted of Bros . J . "Willing , I . P . M . ; T . Williams , S . W . ; R . T . Kingham , J . W . ; R . Rose , Treas . ; G . Tims , Sec . ; J . Douglass , S . D . ; C . J . Scales , J D . ; W . Side , I . G . j W . M . Stiles , Assist . Sec . ; G . Colls , W . S . ; H . H . Child , W . Clarke , A . T . Rapkiu , most of whom were
present . There were also present Bros . Brunei ! , Clark , Hopton , Lovegrove , & c . Visitors : Bros . Scard , Levy , Burnett , Messrs . Humphreys , Jackson , Pomeroy , and others . The brethren and their friends arrived at Paddington about 10 . 30 , and all concurred that they had spent a most p leasant elay , and one that will be long remembered .
NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1539 ) . —Saturday , August 5 th , was a day most anxiously anticipated by not a few brethren , members of the above young lodge , for that was the occasion of the third regular meeting since the li ght of Masonry first shed its luminous rays in the commodious room at the New Cross Public Hall . The
appetite for business had been keenly whetted by the somewhat lengthy interval since the brethren hail met together , and the weighty agenda as set foith in tlie summonses promised ample exercise for the officers , and an abundance ° f entertainment for M . M . 's , Fellow Crafts , and Entered A pprentices . But unfortunately for the attendance the mmediate nroximitv of that dav of oleasure . the first
Monday in August , had a marked effect upon the first Saturday in the same month , and Mas » ns , like the rest of 'he world , requiring rest and relaxation from labour , it followed that some of the brethren were absent on their Holidays . Lee us here express a hope that they enjoyed themselves as heartily as did their brethren who assembled at the New Cross Public Hall . Nearlv the first to nut in
* appearance was the veteran Bro . F . Walters , P . P . ^• J . D . Middx ., Treas ., whose new title sits right well upon h 'm . Bro . H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec , as a matter of course , was punctual as ever in the observance of his duties ; and Bros . Metham , Smith , Grummant , Smurthwaite , and Jewell were among thc first to arrive , the complete list of those in attendance beinrr Bros . E . H . Thiellay .
» -w . ; Walter A . Simmonds , J . W . ; F . Walters , ' rov . Treas . ; H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec . ; Louis Beck , A ' nl Hl •! ' Green J- -: w - Hardman , I . G . ; "• Uiurch , Tyler ; Bros . Smurthwaite , Ernest Smith , A " ?' Jewell , R . J . Steers , 11 . Metham . T . Grumm ant , W . Cowley ; likewise the following visitors :-=-WOS . G . Madril , W . M . 1472 ; G . Macdonald , W . M . 1158 ; ' w . lves , 1472 ; T . J . Davidge , 7 ; J . W . Cole , 1423 ;
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A . F . Roberts , 1426 . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro ^ F . Walters assumed the chair , and having opened the * lodge in the First Degree , the minutes of the two previous meetings were read and confirmed , after vvhich Bro . H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec , took the chair , and submitted the following apprentices : —Bros . T . Grummant , W . Cowley ( i = _ V )) , and Lieutenant Cok , Eta
Lodge , 1423 , to the necessary examination , and having given satisfaction vvere duly rewarded , and . quitted the loelge The lodge was then opened by thc esteemed Bro . Secretary in the Second Degree , anel Brers . Solomon Jewell , R . J . Steers , and H . Metham , candidates for raising , interrogated as to the progress they h rd made in the science , and having received their due reward , took their seats until called
upon for raising . Bros . Grummant , Cowley , and Cole were now admitted , and in a careful and impressive manner the W . M . ( Bro . Keeble , Secretary ; proceeded to pass them to the Degree of Fellow Craft , it bei . g worthy of remark that the esteemed Secretary had never been heard to better advantage than upon this occasion , and at the conclusiim of the ceremony received the thanks and congratulations of
all present upon the efficient manner he had passed the three brethren . All below the Degree of M . M . having retired , Bro . Walters relieved the W . M ., and having opened the lodge in the Third Degree , recieved Bros . Jewell , Sheers , and Metham , and in his usual masterly and perfect style raised these brethren to the " degree of degrees , " his clear and solemn delivery holding his hearers in deepest attention ,
and evoking a spontaneous round of thanks at the terrr . i natioifof his important task . The brethren having taken their seats in a M . M . ' s lodge , the W . M . resumed in the First Degree , and vacated the chair , which was once more occupied by Bro . Keeble , who was supported by Bro . Govan Macdonald , W . M . 1158 ; and Mr . A . Macgillivray , a candidate for Freemasonry , was admitted , and in due
solemnity initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree . This concluding the business on the agenda , the W . M . rose fir the first time , and a communication of a private nature was made to the brethren by Bro . Walters , vvhich having received their due attention , and the W . M . rising for the second and third times , the lodge was closcel , and the hrethien adjourned to refreshment . Bro . Walters
proposeel "The Health of the Initiate , " which was elrunk with great cordiality , and tbe ntvvly niaele brother , after being entertained with the Entered Apprentice song from the jovial Bro . Treasurer , returned thanks in a r-peeerh , teeming with interest , and assured the brethren that , eleeply imprcsse'd as he was with all he had heard , he coulel assure thrm Hint he should devote no inconsiderable portion of
his spare time in following up a noble and truly honourable science . The brethren soon after separated ( several calling in at the Star Lodge of Instruction ) until the first Saturelay in November . RADCLIFFE . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 344 < - — At the meeting of this ledge , held last week , Bro . Marshall Tavlor . P . M .. was presented with a purse of trold
and a handsomely-framed illuminated address by the brethren belonging to thia lodge , as a token of esteem . The presentation was made by the W . M ., Bro . C . M . Smith , anil Bro . Taylor made a suitable reply . The adelress rcael as follows : — " Lodge of Faith , No . 344 , ot Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . To Bro . Marshall Tavlor , P . M , P . P . G . P . —Dear Sir and Brother , —Wt , the
Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Lod ge of Faith , desire to express by this testimonial and purse of money our appreciation of your valuable services rendered in the interests of this lodge in particular , and Freemasonry in general , for a corisielerable number of years , in which you have assisted in carrying on thc rituals of this lodge in a very efficient manner , and we also
desire that the Great Architect of the Universe will bestow on you and family the blessings of health and prosperity here , and the greater blessings of happiness in theGiand Lodge above . —Signed on behalf of the brethren , C . W . Smith , W . M . ; Samuel Marselen , S . W . ; Mark Haidman , J . W ., Bull ' s Head Inn , Radcliffe , July 26 th , 1876 . " Bro . Taylor was initiated in the Faith Lodge in 1838 -, was an officer
of East Lancashire Prov . G . Lodge 111 1872 , and held office in the Royal Arch Chapter in 1875 . He is postmaster of Radcliffe , and as he is well versed in Masonic ritual his services are in frequent request . DERBY . — Hartington Lodge ( 1 V 0 . 108 5 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall . Gower-street . on Wedneselav . the 2 nd Aupust .
The brethren present were Bros . S . Pipes , W . M . ; 11 . 'P . Bobart , I . P . M .- , F . Iliffe , P . M . ; W . Heathcote , S . W . ; Thomas Gadsby , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas ., acting as S . D . ; George Pipes . Sec . ; Joshua Heathcote , J . D . j Butterfield , as I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ; Steele , Biggs , and Frazef . Visitors : Bros . Bennett , W . M . 731 ; Wright , P . M . 731 ; and Burton , 731 .
1 he lodge was opened at 7 . 50 p . m . in the First Degree . After the circular convening thc lodge had been read , and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . G . Hill , a ' ter the lodge hail been opened in the Second Degree . The next business was to raise Bro . Geo . Johnson , which , after the lodge had been onened in the Third Decree , was oerformed in n
most able and impressive manner by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , which brought the lodge to a close , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the usual monthly supper was provided . After the cloth had been withdrawn , the usual Masonic toasts were given and heartily received , after which the meeting was broucht to a close , the brethren all expressing
themselves as having spent a very enjoyable evening . PAIGNTON .-yTorbay Lodge ( No . 1358 ) . — The annual installation and banquet of this flourishing lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd insf ., when Bro . John Couldrey , the W . M . elect , was installed as W . Master for tlie ensuing year by the Reve Robeit Bowdeh , P . M ., P . P . G . C , in the presence of a goodly number of the brethren of the lpdgeand visitors . The ofiicers were then
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invested : Bros . W . E . Warren , as I . P . M . ; T . Pope , S . W . ; J . F . Chinnock , J . W . ; G . Campbell , S . D . ; F . Palk , J . D . ; James Greenfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Tieas . ; A . Palk , Secretary ; Dr . J . T . Goodridge , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; Rev . N . Piatt , Chaplain ; T . Brooks , R . A . M . Orrj . ; W . Hunt , I . G . ; J . R . Bovey , and G . S . Bridceman . Stewards : and W . Tozer . Tvler .
The brethren , afttrr business , adjourned to the Esplanade Hotel , where a recherche banquet was splendidly served by the manageress , under the presidency of the W . Master . Among those present vverre Bios . Cooke , of Royal Cumberland Lodge , Bath , P . P . G . S . B . ( Somerset ); Gordon Campbell , Apollo Loelge , Oxford , Grand Director of Ceremonies ( Oxfordshire }; A . H . Dendv , J . Hurrell ,
Havvley Lodge ( Dartmouth ); and Dr . S . Colston , True Love and Unity ( Brixham ) , G . Std . of Devon . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to , the speeches being far beyond the average , and the brethren , having spent a most enjoyable evening , separated at an early hour , feeling confident that the lodge will continue to prosper as hitherto .
LIVERPOOL . —Fermor Hesketh Lodge ( No . 1350 ) . —The installation of Bro . R , Collinson , the W . M . elect of the Fermor Hesketh Lodge , was held at the Temple , Hope-street , last month , in the presence of a large gathering of the brethren , including several P . G . Officers . The Installing Officer was Bro . Dr . James Bennett , the retiring W . M ., who performed the ceremony in an
admirable and impressive manner . Bro . R . Collinson having taken the chair , the following brethren were invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . Dr . Bennett , I . P . M ., W . H . Cooper , S . W . ; J . O . Samuels , J . . ; J . H . Johnston , P . M ., D . of C . ; T . A . Collinson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Kay , Sec . ; Rev . C . F . Mermagen , Chap . ; W . P . Evans , S . D . ; T . F . Cooper , J . D .: C . P . Titherlev . I . G . : Cooke . Ore .: T . B .
M'AUister , S . > . ; R . Thomas , J . S . ; P . Ball , Tyler . The lodge was then openeel up to the Second Degree , through which two of thc brethren were passed by the newly-installeel W . M ., who discharged his duty most efficiently . The bai . quet was held in the large dining-hall , the W . M . presiding . Tire dinner was served in first-class style by Bro . Bull . After tlie usual loval toasts , the W . M . proposing
" The R . " ' . p . G . M ., Lorel Skelmersdale , and the Officers of the P . G . Lodge , Past anil Present , " and highly eulogised the satisfactory manner iu which the offices of the pF - vince were administered . Bro . Guepel , P . G . D . of C ., c : ' spondeel . Bro . R . Bennett , in proposing "The Health ) : the W . M . " saiel he trusted Bro . Collinson would receive the same kinelness which he hael always exnerienced . and
he was satisfieel that that brother would prove an able arid a zealous W . M . Bro . R . Collinson having expressed his sense of the honour done him by placing him in the chair of his mother lodge , presented , in the name of the lodge , a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Bennett , in recognition of his efficient and valuable services in the chair during the past vear . Bro . Bennett said he accented theuift with no little
pleasure , and he could assuie them he should always look back wilh gratiiude to his year of office . The other toasts included "The Past Masters , " "The Visiting Brethren , " " The Officers , " " The West Lancashire and Cheshire Masonic Educational Institutions , " " The Musical Brethren , " & c . The musical arrangements were excellent , and the singing anil pianoforte playing of several of the brethren greatl y added to the enjoyment of the evening .
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LEWIS CHAPTER ( No . 1185 ) . —A convocation of this chapter , thc first after its consecration in June last , was held at the King's Arms Hotel , Wood Green , on Saturday , 5 th inst . Present : Comps . Arthur Leared , M . E . Z . ; George J . Row , II . ; Alfred Durrant , J . ; Geo . Newman , T . Vesper , P . Z . ; Samuel May , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . W . Berrie , P . S .- , Edward B . Grabham , E .
pro tem . ; Rev . — Rnlgevvay , Chaplain ; and others . The chapter was openeel in form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for Comp . Grabham ( Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 19 ) for joining , and several brethren for exaltation , of whom were present Bros . J . R . Cover and W . H . Cox . These brethren on being introduced
were exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z . assisted by Comp . George Newman , who delivered the lectures in a very able and impressive manner . . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banepiet , presided over by Comp . Leared , M . E . Z ., who , after pre . posmg the usual loyal and Masonic toasts cave " The Health of Comns . Cover and Postans . " who
separately acknowledged the toast . " The Health of the Visitors" was then proposed , and acknowledged by Comp . T . Vesper , who , as an old P . Z ., took upon himself to offer the companions some very excellent advice , which was well received , anel , if acted upon , cannot fail to be of great service to the chapter . Comp . Grabham responded to the toast of " The Joining Members , " - and
congratulated the M . E . Z . upon the success to which the chapter had already attaincel , and predicted great prosperity for the future . Comp . G . Newman ( to whom the thanks of the chapter are specially due for the exceedingly kind and useful services he has renelered ) acknowledged the hearty manner in which his health had been drunk , and assured the chapter that his best services were always at their disuosal . Comn . Mav . P . Z .. responded to " The Health of
the Treasurer , " and Comp . J . W . Berrie , P . S ., for " The Officers . " It is only due to this last-named companion to say how exceedingly . well the work of P . S . was performed by him , and the companions generally may look forward to an ofh ' cerlof great promise in Comp . Berrie . The Janitor ' s toasl having been duly honoured , the companions separated after the enjoyment . of an exceedingly pleasant evening , notwithstanding that many njemfeers were ab ; j . nt on account of the holidays .
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
REPORTS or MASONrc MEErrNos : — ( "rait Masonry 3 ° 3 Roval Arch 363 Ancient and Primitive Masonry 304 Scotlanel 304 Mark Masonry 3 « 4 Grand Loelge of Scotland 3 & 4 r , _ .- ^ 1 Masnnir Institution for Bovs 304
Provincial Grand Lodge of OlasRow 3 ° 4 provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and thc Isle of Wight 3 ° 5 The Boys' and Girls'School 3 & S The Masonic Literary Advertiser 3 ° 5 Abuse of the Ballot 306 Masonic and General Tidings - 366 ( iasonic Address to the Lord Licut : narlt of Ireland 36 b The Temple at Jerusalem 3 <> 7 The Spirit of Masonry - : 867 1 .. tend of Strasburir Cathedral 3 ° 7
An Ancient Masonic Charter 3 ° 7 The Last Papal Encyclical 368 Masons' Marks 3 » 8 CtRRESroNDENCE : — Masonic Profession and Practice 3 * 9 Haphazard Voting 369 Reviews 3 » 9 A Masonic Address 3 ° 9 An Encyclical 3 » 9 Down vv ' r'h Masonry 37 ° Laying thc Foundation of a Memorial to Admiral Lord De
Saumarez at Guernsey 87 c Re-opening of Chester Cathedral 37 * Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 373 Masonic Meetings for next Week 372 Advertisements i- ¦ ' iii- iv- v . u
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Craft Ulasaiirf ) . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1307 ) . —As thc number of the brethren of nearly every London lodge yearly increases , it becomes a task of no little difficulty to find a place large enough for the lodges to hole ! their summer festivals in comfort , especially as the elay selected may not always he fine . 'I here are many old resorts near London capable of providing every accommodation ,
but some brethren belonging to more than one loelge nalurally piefer to see more varied scenery than going twice to the same place in perhaps the same week . Ihe Metropolitan Lodge decided to heild their annual festival this year at Bro . Lewis ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge , one of the most p icturesque localities on the Thames . The elay aunointed . Wednesday , the 26 th ult , proved a splendid
day . The committee had male special arrangements with the Great Western Railway Company , who acted in a most liberal manner . Many of the brethren left by the early trains to Cookham , and came back to M lidenhead by water , and thoroughly enjoyeel the trip . At five o'clock thc brethren with the-ir friends ( over , sixty ) sat down to dinner , served in a tent on the urivate lawn . The dinner
gave every satisfaction , and the wines wt-re v . rygood The W . M ., Bro . Michael , proved an efficient chairman , and was ably supported by the I . P . M , Bro . Wrling . The speeches were , owing to t ! -e desire of every one to be out in the air , very short , although heartily given and cordially received . Perfect harmony prevailed , and each seemed personally to strive to make each other happy . Great
thanks are elue to the committee for their arrangements , and most particularly to Bro . Stiles , the Hon . Secretary . The committee consisted of Bros . J . "Willing , I . P . M . ; T . Williams , S . W . ; R . T . Kingham , J . W . ; R . Rose , Treas . ; G . Tims , Sec . ; J . Douglass , S . D . ; C . J . Scales , J D . ; W . Side , I . G . j W . M . Stiles , Assist . Sec . ; G . Colls , W . S . ; H . H . Child , W . Clarke , A . T . Rapkiu , most of whom were
present . There were also present Bros . Brunei ! , Clark , Hopton , Lovegrove , & c . Visitors : Bros . Scard , Levy , Burnett , Messrs . Humphreys , Jackson , Pomeroy , and others . The brethren and their friends arrived at Paddington about 10 . 30 , and all concurred that they had spent a most p leasant elay , and one that will be long remembered .
NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1539 ) . —Saturday , August 5 th , was a day most anxiously anticipated by not a few brethren , members of the above young lodge , for that was the occasion of the third regular meeting since the li ght of Masonry first shed its luminous rays in the commodious room at the New Cross Public Hall . The
appetite for business had been keenly whetted by the somewhat lengthy interval since the brethren hail met together , and the weighty agenda as set foith in tlie summonses promised ample exercise for the officers , and an abundance ° f entertainment for M . M . 's , Fellow Crafts , and Entered A pprentices . But unfortunately for the attendance the mmediate nroximitv of that dav of oleasure . the first
Monday in August , had a marked effect upon the first Saturday in the same month , and Mas » ns , like the rest of 'he world , requiring rest and relaxation from labour , it followed that some of the brethren were absent on their Holidays . Lee us here express a hope that they enjoyed themselves as heartily as did their brethren who assembled at the New Cross Public Hall . Nearlv the first to nut in
* appearance was the veteran Bro . F . Walters , P . P . ^• J . D . Middx ., Treas ., whose new title sits right well upon h 'm . Bro . H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec , as a matter of course , was punctual as ever in the observance of his duties ; and Bros . Metham , Smith , Grummant , Smurthwaite , and Jewell were among thc first to arrive , the complete list of those in attendance beinrr Bros . E . H . Thiellay .
» -w . ; Walter A . Simmonds , J . W . ; F . Walters , ' rov . Treas . ; H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec . ; Louis Beck , A ' nl Hl •! ' Green J- -: w - Hardman , I . G . ; "• Uiurch , Tyler ; Bros . Smurthwaite , Ernest Smith , A " ?' Jewell , R . J . Steers , 11 . Metham . T . Grumm ant , W . Cowley ; likewise the following visitors :-=-WOS . G . Madril , W . M . 1472 ; G . Macdonald , W . M . 1158 ; ' w . lves , 1472 ; T . J . Davidge , 7 ; J . W . Cole , 1423 ;
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A . F . Roberts , 1426 . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro ^ F . Walters assumed the chair , and having opened the * lodge in the First Degree , the minutes of the two previous meetings were read and confirmed , after vvhich Bro . H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec , took the chair , and submitted the following apprentices : —Bros . T . Grummant , W . Cowley ( i = _ V )) , and Lieutenant Cok , Eta
Lodge , 1423 , to the necessary examination , and having given satisfaction vvere duly rewarded , and . quitted the loelge The lodge was then opened by thc esteemed Bro . Secretary in the Second Degree , anel Brers . Solomon Jewell , R . J . Steers , and H . Metham , candidates for raising , interrogated as to the progress they h rd made in the science , and having received their due reward , took their seats until called
upon for raising . Bros . Grummant , Cowley , and Cole were now admitted , and in a careful and impressive manner the W . M . ( Bro . Keeble , Secretary ; proceeded to pass them to the Degree of Fellow Craft , it bei . g worthy of remark that the esteemed Secretary had never been heard to better advantage than upon this occasion , and at the conclusiim of the ceremony received the thanks and congratulations of
all present upon the efficient manner he had passed the three brethren . All below the Degree of M . M . having retired , Bro . Walters relieved the W . M ., and having opened the lodge in the Third Degree , recieved Bros . Jewell , Sheers , and Metham , and in his usual masterly and perfect style raised these brethren to the " degree of degrees , " his clear and solemn delivery holding his hearers in deepest attention ,
and evoking a spontaneous round of thanks at the terrr . i natioifof his important task . The brethren having taken their seats in a M . M . ' s lodge , the W . M . resumed in the First Degree , and vacated the chair , which was once more occupied by Bro . Keeble , who was supported by Bro . Govan Macdonald , W . M . 1158 ; and Mr . A . Macgillivray , a candidate for Freemasonry , was admitted , and in due
solemnity initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree . This concluding the business on the agenda , the W . M . rose fir the first time , and a communication of a private nature was made to the brethren by Bro . Walters , vvhich having received their due attention , and the W . M . rising for the second and third times , the lodge was closcel , and the hrethien adjourned to refreshment . Bro . Walters
proposeel "The Health of the Initiate , " which was elrunk with great cordiality , and tbe ntvvly niaele brother , after being entertained with the Entered Apprentice song from the jovial Bro . Treasurer , returned thanks in a r-peeerh , teeming with interest , and assured the brethren that , eleeply imprcsse'd as he was with all he had heard , he coulel assure thrm Hint he should devote no inconsiderable portion of
his spare time in following up a noble and truly honourable science . The brethren soon after separated ( several calling in at the Star Lodge of Instruction ) until the first Saturelay in November . RADCLIFFE . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 344 < - — At the meeting of this ledge , held last week , Bro . Marshall Tavlor . P . M .. was presented with a purse of trold
and a handsomely-framed illuminated address by the brethren belonging to thia lodge , as a token of esteem . The presentation was made by the W . M ., Bro . C . M . Smith , anil Bro . Taylor made a suitable reply . The adelress rcael as follows : — " Lodge of Faith , No . 344 , ot Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . To Bro . Marshall Tavlor , P . M , P . P . G . P . —Dear Sir and Brother , —Wt , the
Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Lod ge of Faith , desire to express by this testimonial and purse of money our appreciation of your valuable services rendered in the interests of this lodge in particular , and Freemasonry in general , for a corisielerable number of years , in which you have assisted in carrying on thc rituals of this lodge in a very efficient manner , and we also
desire that the Great Architect of the Universe will bestow on you and family the blessings of health and prosperity here , and the greater blessings of happiness in theGiand Lodge above . —Signed on behalf of the brethren , C . W . Smith , W . M . ; Samuel Marselen , S . W . ; Mark Haidman , J . W ., Bull ' s Head Inn , Radcliffe , July 26 th , 1876 . " Bro . Taylor was initiated in the Faith Lodge in 1838 -, was an officer
of East Lancashire Prov . G . Lodge 111 1872 , and held office in the Royal Arch Chapter in 1875 . He is postmaster of Radcliffe , and as he is well versed in Masonic ritual his services are in frequent request . DERBY . — Hartington Lodge ( 1 V 0 . 108 5 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall . Gower-street . on Wedneselav . the 2 nd Aupust .
The brethren present were Bros . S . Pipes , W . M . ; 11 . 'P . Bobart , I . P . M .- , F . Iliffe , P . M . ; W . Heathcote , S . W . ; Thomas Gadsby , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas ., acting as S . D . ; George Pipes . Sec . ; Joshua Heathcote , J . D . j Butterfield , as I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ; Steele , Biggs , and Frazef . Visitors : Bros . Bennett , W . M . 731 ; Wright , P . M . 731 ; and Burton , 731 .
1 he lodge was opened at 7 . 50 p . m . in the First Degree . After the circular convening thc lodge had been read , and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . G . Hill , a ' ter the lodge hail been opened in the Second Degree . The next business was to raise Bro . Geo . Johnson , which , after the lodge had been onened in the Third Decree , was oerformed in n
most able and impressive manner by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , which brought the lodge to a close , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the usual monthly supper was provided . After the cloth had been withdrawn , the usual Masonic toasts were given and heartily received , after which the meeting was broucht to a close , the brethren all expressing
themselves as having spent a very enjoyable evening . PAIGNTON .-yTorbay Lodge ( No . 1358 ) . — The annual installation and banquet of this flourishing lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd insf ., when Bro . John Couldrey , the W . M . elect , was installed as W . Master for tlie ensuing year by the Reve Robeit Bowdeh , P . M ., P . P . G . C , in the presence of a goodly number of the brethren of the lpdgeand visitors . The ofiicers were then
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invested : Bros . W . E . Warren , as I . P . M . ; T . Pope , S . W . ; J . F . Chinnock , J . W . ; G . Campbell , S . D . ; F . Palk , J . D . ; James Greenfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Tieas . ; A . Palk , Secretary ; Dr . J . T . Goodridge , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; Rev . N . Piatt , Chaplain ; T . Brooks , R . A . M . Orrj . ; W . Hunt , I . G . ; J . R . Bovey , and G . S . Bridceman . Stewards : and W . Tozer . Tvler .
The brethren , afttrr business , adjourned to the Esplanade Hotel , where a recherche banquet was splendidly served by the manageress , under the presidency of the W . Master . Among those present vverre Bios . Cooke , of Royal Cumberland Lodge , Bath , P . P . G . S . B . ( Somerset ); Gordon Campbell , Apollo Loelge , Oxford , Grand Director of Ceremonies ( Oxfordshire }; A . H . Dendv , J . Hurrell ,
Havvley Lodge ( Dartmouth ); and Dr . S . Colston , True Love and Unity ( Brixham ) , G . Std . of Devon . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to , the speeches being far beyond the average , and the brethren , having spent a most enjoyable evening , separated at an early hour , feeling confident that the lodge will continue to prosper as hitherto .
LIVERPOOL . —Fermor Hesketh Lodge ( No . 1350 ) . —The installation of Bro . R , Collinson , the W . M . elect of the Fermor Hesketh Lodge , was held at the Temple , Hope-street , last month , in the presence of a large gathering of the brethren , including several P . G . Officers . The Installing Officer was Bro . Dr . James Bennett , the retiring W . M ., who performed the ceremony in an
admirable and impressive manner . Bro . R . Collinson having taken the chair , the following brethren were invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . Dr . Bennett , I . P . M ., W . H . Cooper , S . W . ; J . O . Samuels , J . . ; J . H . Johnston , P . M ., D . of C . ; T . A . Collinson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Kay , Sec . ; Rev . C . F . Mermagen , Chap . ; W . P . Evans , S . D . ; T . F . Cooper , J . D .: C . P . Titherlev . I . G . : Cooke . Ore .: T . B .
M'AUister , S . > . ; R . Thomas , J . S . ; P . Ball , Tyler . The lodge was then openeel up to the Second Degree , through which two of thc brethren were passed by the newly-installeel W . M ., who discharged his duty most efficiently . The bai . quet was held in the large dining-hall , the W . M . presiding . Tire dinner was served in first-class style by Bro . Bull . After tlie usual loval toasts , the W . M . proposing
" The R . " ' . p . G . M ., Lorel Skelmersdale , and the Officers of the P . G . Lodge , Past anil Present , " and highly eulogised the satisfactory manner iu which the offices of the pF - vince were administered . Bro . Guepel , P . G . D . of C ., c : ' spondeel . Bro . R . Bennett , in proposing "The Health ) : the W . M . " saiel he trusted Bro . Collinson would receive the same kinelness which he hael always exnerienced . and
he was satisfieel that that brother would prove an able arid a zealous W . M . Bro . R . Collinson having expressed his sense of the honour done him by placing him in the chair of his mother lodge , presented , in the name of the lodge , a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Bennett , in recognition of his efficient and valuable services in the chair during the past vear . Bro . Bennett said he accented theuift with no little
pleasure , and he could assuie them he should always look back wilh gratiiude to his year of office . The other toasts included "The Past Masters , " "The Visiting Brethren , " " The Officers , " " The West Lancashire and Cheshire Masonic Educational Institutions , " " The Musical Brethren , " & c . The musical arrangements were excellent , and the singing anil pianoforte playing of several of the brethren greatl y added to the enjoyment of the evening .
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LEWIS CHAPTER ( No . 1185 ) . —A convocation of this chapter , thc first after its consecration in June last , was held at the King's Arms Hotel , Wood Green , on Saturday , 5 th inst . Present : Comps . Arthur Leared , M . E . Z . ; George J . Row , II . ; Alfred Durrant , J . ; Geo . Newman , T . Vesper , P . Z . ; Samuel May , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . W . Berrie , P . S .- , Edward B . Grabham , E .
pro tem . ; Rev . — Rnlgevvay , Chaplain ; and others . The chapter was openeel in form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for Comp . Grabham ( Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 19 ) for joining , and several brethren for exaltation , of whom were present Bros . J . R . Cover and W . H . Cox . These brethren on being introduced
were exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z . assisted by Comp . George Newman , who delivered the lectures in a very able and impressive manner . . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banepiet , presided over by Comp . Leared , M . E . Z ., who , after pre . posmg the usual loyal and Masonic toasts cave " The Health of Comns . Cover and Postans . " who
separately acknowledged the toast . " The Health of the Visitors" was then proposed , and acknowledged by Comp . T . Vesper , who , as an old P . Z ., took upon himself to offer the companions some very excellent advice , which was well received , anel , if acted upon , cannot fail to be of great service to the chapter . Comp . Grabham responded to the toast of " The Joining Members , " - and
congratulated the M . E . Z . upon the success to which the chapter had already attaincel , and predicted great prosperity for the future . Comp . G . Newman ( to whom the thanks of the chapter are specially due for the exceedingly kind and useful services he has renelered ) acknowledged the hearty manner in which his health had been drunk , and assured the chapter that his best services were always at their disuosal . Comn . Mav . P . Z .. responded to " The Health of
the Treasurer , " and Comp . J . W . Berrie , P . S ., for " The Officers . " It is only due to this last-named companion to say how exceedingly . well the work of P . S . was performed by him , and the companions generally may look forward to an ofh ' cerlof great promise in Comp . Berrie . The Janitor ' s toasl having been duly honoured , the companions separated after the enjoyment . of an exceedingly pleasant evening , notwithstanding that many njemfeers were ab ; j . nt on account of the holidays .