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Sculthorpe , Sec . ; Partridge , Bethrey , Baines , and other members of No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and tbe minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Jno . Edw . Montague Finch , M . A . ;

Cantab , M . R . C . S ., & c , of the Leicestershire and Rutland Lunatic Asylum ; and for Mr . Joseph Hellaby Skcvington , of llothlcy , as canditates for initiation ; and for Bro . Levi Lincoln Atwood , of Garden City LodgeChicago , U . S ., as a joining member , which was

, unanimous in their favour . An F . C . ' s Lodge was opened , and Bros . Jacobs and Palmer , having passed a satisfactory examination , retired ; when the lodge was opened in the third degtee , and those Brethren were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The

lodge was then lowered to the first degree , and Bros . W . H . Pegg and It . AV . Widderson were called to the pedestal and the usual questions put to them _ to test their proficiency as enteredapprenlices , after which , the lodge having been resumed in the second degree .

they were passed as Fallow Crafts . The lodge having been resumed in the first degree , Mr . James Astill , of Anstey , elected at the last meeting , and Messrs . Finch and Skcvington were then severally initiated into Freemasonry . — Letters were read from Bro . the

Marquis of Hamilton , M . P ., and Bro . Colonel tho Hon . Leicester Smyth , C . B ., i & c , ( son-in-law and son of the . Right Hon . Earl Howe , senior Past Master of the lodge , and R . AV P . Grand Master ) , expressing their great gratification at the honour conferred upon them

in being elected honorary members of the lodffe , and which were ordered to be Yeeovd . d in tbe minutes—The AA . M announced that on Monday , the 8 th inst ., the young Earl Ferrers would be initiated into Freemasonry , in the Ferrers and Ivanhoe Lodge , at

Ashbyde-la-Zoueh ; an event which would possess a double interest to the Brethren of this St . John ' s and John of Gaunt Lodges , from the fact that the last Ear' but one was a member of the former lodge , and the late Earl was a member of the latter lodge , as well as one of the

founders of the lodge at Ashby . He added that it was his intention to pay an official visit to Ashby on the occasion , as Dep . Pro . Grand Master , and would be g lad to be accompanied by such of the officers of the P . G . Lodge , and others , as could attend . —Three

gentlemen were then proposed as candidates , and the AV . M . intimated his intention of holding a lodge of emergency for their initiation , on account of the great amount of biisinew on the minute book . The lodge after be ' ui" at work from 0 o ' clock to 9 . 30 , was then

closed , and the Brethren adjourned to refreshment . After supper the usual loyal and . Masonic toasts were duly given and heartily responded to , including that of the newly-initiated [ irctlu . ii . The harmony of the

evening was givatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . C . Johnson , Crow ( who presided at thc piano ) . Palmer , Attwood , Hunt , Thorpe , and Bithrey . At twelve the Ty lers' toast and the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close .

MELTON MOVIIIS . VY . —The Rutland Lodge , No 1180—The annual Festival of this flourishing young lodge was celebrated at the George Hotel , on Thursday the 25 th nit ., under the presidency of the AV . M ., Bro . the Rev . W . Kay Robinson , B . A . There were

also present , the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Kellv ; tho AV . M . elect , liro . the liev AV . Langley , M . A " . ; and upwards nf thirty other brethren . The visitors were Bro . Corbv , No 10 ' ; , Stamford ; Bros . S Pettifor , P . M . and P . P . S . G . W ., No . 2-9 , Leicester ; Hunt , Pro . G .

Steward , No . . * > •_ ' ? , Lciccsti r ; and Altwood , Garden City Lodge , Chicago , U . S . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , . Air . Thomas Bernard , architect , was initiated into our mysteries . Bro . Berridge was then examined as to his

proficiency : H UU I'l . A ., and an l * G . ' s Lodge having been opened , In ; was passed to t \ iu . second degree . Bros . Clarke , Hardy , and Saodin , then passed a satisfactory examination as F . C . ' s , and the lodge having beon opened in the third degree , they were severally

raised to tite sub' . iaie degree of M M ., in a most impressive maimer . The whole of the ceremonies , indeed , were wiirked b y the officers , from the AV . M , down to the I . G ., in a nio .-t efficient and admirable maimer . The chair was ( hen taken liv the Dep . Pro .

G . M ., who proceeded , according to ancient enstom , to instal the liev . liro . Langley as the AV . M . for the ensuing year , after which the newly-installed AA ' . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the several degrees , and had the usual charges addre .-sed to him . The

W . M . then appointed and invested bis officers , ns follows : _ I ! ru . the liev . AV . K Bobinson , I l ' . M . ; Douglas . S . W . ; Fast , J . W . ; Adeocfc ( elected ) Treas . ; Weaver , See . ; Bright , S . D . ; Maruhnm , J . D . ; Fernelev . Org . ; Main , I . G . ; and 'I urville , Tyler .

The appointment of Stewards was postponed until the next meeting . Tim W . M . proposed a cordial vote of thanks to his pn decessor , the Rev . liro . Robinson , for the very efficient maimer in which he had discharged the onerous duties of the chair 'luring the

past year . This was seconded in strong terms of eulogy b y the D . P . G . M , who expressed his great satisfaction , us one of its founders , at witnessing the prosperous condition and the admirable working ol the lodge . The vote was , of course , carried unanimously , and the retiring AV . M . was then presented

with a life subscrip tion to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the presentation having taken that form at the Rev . Bro ' s request , in lieu of a P . M . ' s Jewel voted to him at the last lodge . Bro . Robinson returned thanks . After several gentlemen had

been proposed as candidates , tho lodge was closed and the brethren sat down to an elegant banquet served in Bro . Selb y ' s well-known first-rate style The usual loyal and masonic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed with some excellent songs , and a verv pleasant

evening was spent by the brethren . It should be mentioned that during the ceremonies the chants arranged by Bros . Johnson and Hopkins were performed , conducted by Bro . Fernelcy , organist . During the evenin" -a petition was signed by nineof thc members

for a Royal Arch Chapter to be attached to the lodge , and several brethren who are residents iu the county of Rutland are about to apply for a warrant- fcr anew lodge at Oakham , in that county , which has not yet possessed one , and towards the formation of which the officers of No . 1130 will render every assistance .

SCARBOROUGH Old Globe Lodge , No 200 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Mansion Hall , on Tuesday , the 2 nd of March , when the following brethren were present : —Bros . W . Peacock , W . M . ; J . AV . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . AV ., Mayor of

Scarboro '; W . F . Rooke , P . M , P . P . G . J . W . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G D ., Hon . See ; II . A . Williamson , P . M . ; F . J . Spurr , P . M . ; R . H . Peacock , S . AV . ; D . Fletcher , J . AV . ; G . II . Walshaw , S . D . ; J . Hardgrave , J . D . ; G Ruddock , I . G . ; I . Ash , Tyler ;

and Bros . J . Verity , C . B . Breary , T . Westlake , F . Robinson , T . Raper , AV . Milner , J . D . C . Jackson , and J . Chapman . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 p . m . Bro . J . W . AA oodall , P ' M ., P . P . G . S . W ., proposed , "That the lodge subscribe out of its funds the

sum of 30 guineas , which , with the two life governorships purchascdlast year , be incorporated into a vice-presidentship of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . " Bro . R . II . Peacock , S . AV ., seconded the same , which was put to the vote , and carried unanimously . Bro .

J . AV . AVoodall , P . M ., & c , proposed , and AV . F . Rooke , P . M ., & c , seconded , a vote of condolence to the family of the lato highly-esteemed Bro . Sir J . V . B . Johnstone , Bart ., MP . for Scarborough , who had been a member of this lodge since IS 12 , which was unanimously agreed to .

RYE . — Wellington Lodge , No . 341 . — At the anniversary , on February 25 th , Bro . J . Ilowland was installed W . M . of the lodge , who nominated Bro . J . G . Terry , S . AV . ; Bro AV . P . Tanner , J . W . ; Bro . li . A . Hearn , P . P . J . AV , Sussex , P . M ., No . 311 . Hon . Sec . Bro . A \ . Dawes , P . M ., P . G . R ., Sussex , performed the installation ceremony .

CARNARVON . —Segontutm Lodge , No . ( JOG . —At a meeting of this lodge , held at the Sportsman ' s Hotel , Carnarvon , on the 24 th ult ., the following brethren were present : —Bros . Robt . Humphreys , Secy . ; E . II . AVilliams , S . D . ; M . AV . Poole , J . D . ;

Geo . C . Bradbury . I . G . ; John Pritchard ; John Roberts ; O . T . AVilliams ; Percy Heiinett ; Rev . John Hughes , Chaplain ; J . B . Morgan ; R . I . Davids ; Rob . Arthur Jones ; Richard Rowlands , Owen Jones ; AVilliam Hayward ; J . C . Fourdrinier ,

P . M ., No . 2 ; Edward AVestlcy , Zetland Lodge , Hong-Kong ; AV . II . Brewis , Alexandria Lodge , No . 993 ; James Uawkridge , Tyler . In the absence of Bro . Potter , AV . M ., tho chair was taken by Bro . J . O . Fourdrinier , P . M ., No . 2 . The lodge was opened iu

due form , after which Mr . Dyson AVoston was dul y initiated into Freemasonry . The lodge was opened iu the second degree , when Bro . Percy Bennett was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was opened in third degree , and Bro . J . B . Morgan

raised to the sublime degree ot M . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , a ballot taken for Bro . J . C . Fourdrinier , P . M ., No . 2 , and Bro . T . C . Rod'in , of Llandudno , P . M . of this lodge , and they were unanimously elected Hon . Members of

the lodge . The W . M . read a letter received from Bro . Chas . AVigan , Provincial Grand Secretary , announcing that the next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Carnarvon in or about August next . The lodge was then closed , and the Brethren sat

down at 5 o ' clock to the bauqiiel , provided b y Bro . John Moreton in bis usual liberal style . The Masonic and other toasts wero drunk with tlio usual honours . After spending a very agreeable evening the brethren broke up al eight o ' clock .

LANCASTER . —lloiolei j Lodge , No . 1051 . — The members of this lod-e held their regular meeting on Monday , 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , A tlieiiamin , Lancaster . The chair of K . S . was occupied by AV . Bro . Mason , AA . M ., who was supported by the

following officers and brethren , viz .: Bros . Hall , S . AV . ; Bro . Dr . Mercer , J . AV . ; AV . Bro . Bagnall , P . M . ; Bro . John Hatch , S . W ., 281 , as S . D . ; VV . Bro . E Storey , AV . M ., 281 , as J . D . ; Bro . Taylor , I . G . ; Bro . AV » Ron , Tyler ; Bro . O . Armistead , F . C . ; aud Bro . Jesse

Banning , visitor . After the usual business of the lodge had been transacted , the ballot was taken for Bro . It . Barlow Simpson , of Lancaster , and of St . Michael ' s Lodge , Tenbiiry , who had been [ imposed at a previous meeting , was now unanimously elected

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as a joining member of the lodge . Notice of motion having been given , the sum of three guineas was voted to the Zetland Commemoration Fund . The W . M . directed the attention of the brethren to several communications he bad received . Bro .

Armistead , F . C , being a candidate for the third degree , was found qualified and duly raised as a M . M . by W . Bro . Bagnall . Bro . Jesse Banning advocated the cause of the Masonic Life Boat , asking

for subscriptions from the lodge , and , after some conversation it was decided to allow the matter to stand over until the next meetirg . There being no other business before the lodge it was closed in due order .

ULVERSTON—Lodge of Furness , No . 995 . —The monthly meeting of this prosperous and well-conducted lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd iust ., at the Masonic Temple . Tbe lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Roper , AV . M .,

supported by Bros . Dodgsou , S . W ; Pearson , L . AV . ; Thompson , S . O . ; Podmoiv ; , J . D . ; Paxton , I . G . ; Remington , I . P . M . ; Barber , P . M . ; Proctor , Chaplain ; James , Secretary ; Butcher , Treasurer ; Gallon , Organist ; and AVilson , S . S . The minutes

of last communication were read and confirmed ; Bro . James also read quarterly stateinen t of accounts , which , after some discussion , were asreed to . Bro . Cook , P . M ., 119 , P . P . G . S . W . ; then delivered tbo lectures on the tracing boards , to which the brethren

paid marked attention . In conclusion tlie AV . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Cook , for the very able and eloquent maimer in which he had delivered tho lectures , which was heartily agreed to . Bro . Pearson , J . AV ., was unaHmously elected as the

steward to represent Ibis lodge on the Inauguration festival , on Wednesday , April 14 th , who generously promised to pay all expensesatteudiug it . There being no other business , the lodge was finally and formally closed at 8 . 50 p . m .

ASIITON-UNDRR-LYNE . —Mdton Lodge No . 1144 . — Held at the house of Bro . John Stafford , the Burlington Hotel , this lodge beld its third anniversary and installation on Monday , March 1 st 1609 , when a goodly number of Brethren were present on the

occasion . Bro . Robert Kenyon , AV . M ., opened the lodge up to the third degree . Bro Past Master S . D . Lees Provincial Senior Grand Warden of East Lancashire , the installing Master proceeded in the installation , when Bro . James Smith Ross , of

Stanford House , was presented by Bro . Thomas Stafford . P . P . D . O ., Cheshire , in the usual way , for the benefit of installation , tho laws were read over to him by thc Secretary , which he assented to , the brethren then retired , when a board of Installed Masters

wero opened , the brethren were then admitted , and Bro . Ross was invested and conducted to his chair , he then appointed his officers . Bros . Alvin "Willis , S . AV . ; James Pollett , J . AV . ; Samuel Garside , Treas . ; Thos . Stafford , Secy . ; John Thomas Kerrison . S . D . ;

David RudelifTe , J . D . ; and Bro . John Jones , I . G . ; Bro . S . D . Lees , then gave tho antient charges to the AV . M . and Wardens . The lodge was then closed by thc newly appointed officers , during the year fourteen new members have been added to the lodge ,

there have been also several valuable presents given to the lodge by Bro . Edward Lees , the three tracing boards framed in handsome gilt frames , & c , Bro . Ross , a charity box , carved in oak , with a beautiful inscription on . Bro . Jones , a splendid burnished lamp ,

aud Bro . Ricd . Bosey , with a Mos lie floor-cloth . There was also granted at thin inciting iil ' ty-livo guineas to the Masonic Boys School , it is also the intention to subscribe to all the charities iu connection with Freemasonry . The brethren then retired for a short time , when a mostsumplunus spread was

laid out by the host ; after tbe cloth was drawn Bro . Ross took the chair and waa supported by several Provincial Grand officers , after the usual loyal and masonic toasts were given and lvspundcd to , the Brethren retired after spending a pleasant evening about 10 o ' clock .

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METROPOLITAN . llo'c of Denmark Chapter , No . 97 . » . —Tho fourth nnnivorsuryofthis flourishing Chapter , wascclobratod on the Gth iust , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Ki-iv Bridge , when 20 Companions wore present , including Comps W . Mann , Z . 1 H « * , AV . ( high , Z . < i » 7 . ; P / .. 719 . ; C . Hosgood Z . 1050 . ; and F . Walters , P . Z . 73 ; as visitors : —Comp . Pc / idfelmrr , ( VA . 105 ( 1 ) was inducted into the chair of ' / .., after which Comp . Smith was installed as JL , and Comp . Powell as T . The other officers are Comps . R AV . Little , P . Z . S . E . : 'Tanner , S . N . ; Buss , ( P . Z ) Treas . ; Price P . S . ; Dodd , first A . S . ; Gurney , s cond A . S . ; Walford , D . C . ; Quilty , ( IS . Bro ' Cazaley , of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was exalted into the Order , the ceremony being most ably worked by Comp . J Terry , the retiring Z ., who with Comp . Brett , P . Z ., also performed the installations Two Brethren were proposed for exr ltition , and the Chapter was closed . An excellent banquet followed , after which Comp . ( Continued on page 0 . )