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rT 5 OK M ASONIC M EETINGS : - MGE ^ fsonry ..... ;; » ltov . il Arch IO 3 ^ S ^ on sianVfne '" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::... ^ ' . It Grand Lodge of the Punjab 103 I ? " asonrv in Switzerland 104 i . recmasoi . Masonic Temple in Rome ' ° 3 gSSf Not and Queries ! . <*
0 " ^ Charles Oldroyd 10 j Uro . Jas- I ' M" ° * Hro I . [ ones IO - » ° ™ ••Ju " . :::::: ; ::::::::::::::::::::::: ' ::::::::::::::::::::: IU ™ S Arrangcmc \ W ^ 106 ' 1-1 inst Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge IO i-t Albert Haiti » 3
The Rights of Visiting Bretliren 100 Arclia .-ologira' Progress . No . V 106 lira . Captain Aillctt 107 C ORRESPONDENCE : — The DilVcrence between English and Foreign Freemasonry 107 The Installation of the Grand Master 108 The Richt of Visiting Loelges 108 A ^ h . pnlomcal Progress . No . Ill ' 10 S
'the freemason Lifeboat Support Fund ., 108 Masonic jurisprudence 10 S Our Alasonic Charities 108 Freemasonry in Constantinople 108 The Public House Question 109 Mr . ISradlaugh anil Freemasonry 109
A Female Tyler 109 The Masonic Schools 10 J Roval Mas © "ic Institution for Hoys 109 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls , 109 An ' Act of Gallantry and Generosity 109 Loelge Meetings for next Week log Advertisements i . ii . iii , iv , v , vi .
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CANTERBURY . —UN-ITED INDUSTRIOUS LODGE ( No . r . 1 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th of March last ; among the brethren present were Bros . Capt . P . H . Knight , W . M ., in the chair , Bros . Coppin , P . M ., P . Prov . S . W ., acting as S . W . ; Dr . Browning , J . W . ; Wiltshire , Plant , and Dean , S . D ., J . D ., anil I . G . respectively ; Pringher , Tyler . The minutes of the last lodge
nig ht were read and confirmed , and on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Major Elmsall , it was unanimously resolved that the lodge do record on its minutes its deepest sense of the heavy loss it has sustained hy the death of Bro . John Pout , P . M ., for twenty-six years one of its members , twenty-four of which he had been appointed Hon . Sec . ; and also that a letter be addressed to
his widow and family , sympathising with them 111 their bereavment , and expressing the great sorrow of the lodge at the loss of so good a Mason . Brother Pout was initiated in May , 1848 , and from that time up to his death , which occurred on February 22 nd , 1875 , his signature is absent from the attendance book on twenty-two occasions only . Brother John R . Hall , P . M ., P . Prov . Assist . G . Scc ,
was appointed by the W . M . Hon . Sec , and duly invested with the collar and jewel of his office . A ballot was taken for Dr . W . M . Longhurst , Organist of Canterbury Cathedral , which the W . M . declared unanimous . Some other business was transacted and the lodge adjourned . BATH . —ROYAI . Cu . Miiitni . ANii LODGE ( NO . 41 ) . —The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic I lall , at 7 . 30
p . m ., on Thursday . March 4 th . Present—Bros . Clark , W . M . ; Major Preston , I . P . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; Everingham , J . W . ; Falkncr , Sec . ; Wilton , P . M ., D . C ; C . Wilkinson , S . D . ; Stiles , acting as J . D . ; Denham , I . G . ; Past Masters Willcox , Carey , Rubie , Moutrie , and many members of the lodge . By previous arrangement , there were also many visitors ; Genl . Doherty , W . M . 906 ; Simmons , W . M . 33 ;
, | . S . Bartrum , W . M . 379 ; Payne , P . M . 33 , and Prov . G . Treas . ; Sinnott , P . M . 326 ; W . Smith , P . M . 33 ; Dickenson , S . D . 379 ; Hey ward , 906 ; Yatc , 170 ; Dill , 906 ; Sumsion , 33 ; W . F . Collins , 33 ; C . Collins , 53 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last regular , and also of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . mentioned that he
had received communications from Bro . Ashley , P . M . and Treasurer , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., tic , expressive of regret at absence 011 account of illness . Letters were read from Lodges 370 , ijcfi , 44 6 , 285 , 261 , and Lorn 13 ro . Else , Prov . G . Secretary , returning thanks for presents of the published history of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , and on the proposition of the Secretary , seconded by the W . M ., il
was resolved that a copy be sent to the Grand Lodge of England . The W . M . stated that Bro . Major Bousficld , M . P . for Bath , had presented £ 2 2 s . to the lodge for charitable purposes , anel proposed that it be supplemented by a grant of £ 3 3 s . from the general fun : ! , with the view of obtaining a Life Governorship in one of the charities . This was seconded by the I . P . M . and carried . The D . C .
proposed , and Bro . Willcox seconded a resolution that the letter of condolence on his domestic bereavement , which had been forwarded to the Pro Grand Master , and also his reply thereto , be entered on the minutes , which was uti .-inimrusly agreed to . A ballot was taken for Mr . C . W . Rodway , as a candidate for initiation , which having proved favourable , the chair was taken bv Bro . Major
Preston , who performed the ceremony and gave the charge . Hro . Brown explaining the working tools . Bro . Smith was then examined as to his proficiency , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and the I . P . M . duly passed the candidate to the rank of
i' . C , the tools being illustrated by Bro . Birth . The lodge was resumed in the first degree . A vote of thanks to the visitors was passed for their attendance , and acknowledged hy the P . M . 's of the respective lodges . Bro . Carey , P . M ., proposed by Bro . Major Bousficld as a joining member , flic lodge was closed soon after ten o ' clock ,
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IPSWICH . —BRITISH UNION LODGE ( NO . J 14 ) . —This old and exclusive lodge met for work at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on the 18 th ult ., when there were present a goodly number of brethren . Bro . Kilpack , who was initiated and passed to the F . C . degree in this lodge last year—but who had been residing in Galatz , now came forward to be raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , when the
ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M ., Bro . A . D . George—that beautiful hymn "Days and Moments swiftly flying" ( No . 37 6 , Hymns Ancient and Modern)—being sung in an adjoining room by Bros . Barber , P . G . O . ; Emra Holmes , and George , and adding greatly to the solemnity of the proceedings . Bros . Lieut . Pirie , R . iV ., and Geo . Elliston were afterwards passed to the second degree ,
the W . M . effectively performing the more simple ceremonial , and other Masonic business having been transacted , the brethren retired for refreshment , when the customary toasts were given and responded to , and a very pleasant evening was spent . LION AND LAMB , ( NO . 192 ) . —The last regular meeting of the session was held on Thursday the 4 th inst ., at
the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . George Newman , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Cohu , S . W ., Arkell , J . W ., Jones , S . D ., Legg , J . D ., Rickwood , I . G ., J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Secretary , Abbott , Trott , Roberts , and Kenning , Past Masters ; Bros . Bartholomew , Fisher , Baker , Stubington , Lucas , Bright , Kent , Cann , Alflatt , Stevenson , Cotter , Smale , Davis , Fellowcs , and man )
others . Visitors , Bro . Henry Birdseye , and other five or six brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then raised and passed several brethren . Messrs . J . Pindcr , C . E . Scholes , and T . T . Hampton , were balloted for and initiated ; the whole of the work being done by Bro . George Newman , in his usual happy and efficient manner . Bro . George Abbott , I . P . M .,
proposed , and Bro . F . Trott , seconded , " That in consideration of the onerous duties of the Secretary of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , so ably performed by Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., the sum of ten guineas be given out of the Lodge funds towards a suitable testimonial to be presented to him , and that each Brother have an opportunity of subscribing to such testimonial . This being carried
unanimously , a committee was then formed to carry out the arrangements . A brother from Exeter was relieved from the charity box fund . The loelge was then closed , after which the brethren supped together , the evening being Onliveneel by some good singing and recitations by Bros . Scholes , Fellowcs , Cann , Marsh , and visitors . OXFORD . —APOLLO UNIVERSITY LODGE ( NO . 357 ) . —
On Friday , February 26 th , a meeting of this lodge was held for instruction . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . the Rev . H . A . Pickard , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., Oxon . ; acted as instructor , the offices were filled as follows : —Bros . Gordon Campbell , W . M . ; J . S . C . Bodlcy , S . W . ; C . G . Paget , J . W . ; W . P . Everslcy , S . D . ; A . Glcncross , J . D . ; G ; Barker , I . G . ; H . S . Butler , Secretary ; Bro . Crossactcd as
candidate , the ceremony of initiation was performed . On Thurselay , March 4 th , another instruction lodge was helel under the mentorship as before . The officers were Bros , f . E . C . Bodley , W . M . ; C . G . Paget , S . W . ; W . P . Eversley , S . D . ; II » S . Butler , S . D . ; F . E . Weatherly , J . D . ; Stewart , I . G ; Bro . Hedges acted as candidate . The ceremony of passing was performed .
BATH . —LODGE OF HONOUR ( No . 379 ) . —At the regular meeting held at the Masonic I lall , at 8 p . m ., on Monday , March 8 th , there were present Bros . J . S . Bartrum , W . M . ; Davis , acting as I . P . M . ; Cook , S . W . ; II . Gore , J . W ., H . CuUifordHopkine . Scc ; Rnrbcr , P . M ., and Treasurer ; Dickenson , S . D . ; Lodcr , P . M ., as J . D . ; Lcir , I . G . ; A . Hunt , P . M ., and other members . A return visit from
the local lodges was paid by the following : —Bros . Clark , W . M . 41 ; Simmons , W . M . 33 ; General Doherty , W . M . 906 ; Carey , P . M . 41 ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire ; Major Preston , P . M . 41 ; Payne , P . M .. 53 and P . G . Treas . ; Smith , Treas . 53 ; W . F . Collins , S 3 ; Birth , 41 ; Rolfc , 33 ; Nixon , 53 ; Baldwin , 41 ; C . Wilkinson , 41 . The lodge was opened
in the first degree , and the previous minutes were read and confirmed . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . I lopkins gave the lecture on the First Tracing Board to Bro . Little , which had been omitted when he was initialed at the meeting in February . The candidate was then examined as to his proficiency , and entrusted , after which he was requested to retire for preparation . The lodge was opened in the
2 nd degree , and Bro . Little on his re-admission was duly passed as a F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools being explained hy Bro . Dickenson . The charge was elelivcred by Bro . Dr . 1 lopkins . The lodge was resumed in the first degree . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., a vote of thanks was passeel to the Royal Cumberland Lodge , for a present of the history of the lodge , the
records being complete from its foundation in 1733 , which had been compiled by Bro . Ashley , P . M ., and published . A similar complimentary resolution was agreed to , thanking the visiting brethren for their attendance , especially the W . M . ' s of the other two lodges in Bath , and Bro . Dr . 1 lopkins , a member of 41 , for the efficient assistance he had rendered , which the W . M . hoped would be fully appreciated
by the candidate , as affording him an insight into the principles of the Masonic Older into which he had so recently been admitted . In a pleasing , impressive , and eloquent manner , the W . M . expatiated on the benefits to be derived from such intercourse between the local lodges , and pointed out the advantages of the Masonic system as a humanizing and fraternal social link in every part of the
world which may be visited by its members . Bros . Clark and Simonds , W . M's . of Die Royal Cumberland and Sussex Lodges , briefly replied in acknowledgement of the compliment . The lodge was finally closed at a quarter to ten . COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 ) . —An excellent meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , on Tuesday , the 9 II 1 inst . The proceedings commenced at half-past six o'clock in the evening . There
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were present Bros . Keay , W . M . ; Jones , S . W . ; Rowley , J . W . ; Cocke , I . P . M . ; Depotieu , P . M ., Treasurer ; Stean , P . M ., Secretary ; Taylor , S . D . ; Lemarque , I . G . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , raised Bros . Ellis and Starey to the sublime degree . The whole of the arduous and beautiful ceremony was exceedingly well carried out . The W . M .
proposed , which was seconded by the S . W ., anel carried unanimously , that the sum of £ 10 should be voted from the funds of the benevolent box to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . White , J . D ., having resigned the lodge , the W . M . invested Bro . Lemarque as J . D ., and Bro . Crouch as I . G . Some minor business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the
brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet . Among the visitors present were Bros . Themans , P . M . 141 ; Walls , I . G . t 4 i , 1381 , 1503 , and 1512 ; Clarke , 141 ; Edwards , 192 . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the following toasts , briefly , but to the point ; all of which were responded to by the brethren with excellent " fire . " T . he " Queen and Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales
M . W . G . M ., " the " Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the " Visitors , " the "Past Masters of the Lodge , and the Officers of the Lodge . " Bros . Themans and Walls replied at length for the visitors . The former stated that he had visited the lodge several times , and had always found the working excellent , and the hospitality and conviviality unbounded , in conclusion ,
he paid a high compliment to the Past Masters , who had evinced so much energy in bringing the lodge to its present state of efficiency and prosperity . The latter , in the course of his reply , expressed the pleasure he had received by his visit , both as regards the proceedings in the lodge , and at the banquet table . I le stated that he attended numerous lodges of greater pretensions , but that the
working of the Cosmopolitan would challenge comparison with any , anel if the present edition was an example of what had gone before , the lodge had every reason to be proud of its position in the craft . The I . P . M . having been entrusted with the gavel , proposed the W . M's . health , and stated that it was a duty exceedingly pleasing to him , because he had introduced Bro . Keay into the lodge , and now had
the gratification of beholding him fulfilling the duties of W . M . so well , and in that position had the honour of toasting him . This toast was well received , and the W . M . briefly replied . The Past Masters' toast was severally responded to by Bros . Cocke , Gibson , Depotieu , and Stean . The latter made an excellent reply , and expressed hia pleasure , as one of the founders of the lodge , at seeing the
great strides it had made in the Craft , anel having been connected with Freemasonry upwards of forty years , out of which period he had been thirty-five years a Past Master ; he was pleasef to see that the principles of philanthropy which he had always advocated throughout his long Masonic career , were not lost sight of by the brethren of the Cosmopolitan , which , without interfering
with the general funds of the lodge , was able to dispense charity from another source , viz ., the box of benevolence , and in conclusion , he hoped that the lodge would eventually become Vice-Presidents of all the Masonic charities . Between the toasts Bros . Cocke , Walls , and Lemarque , contributed some vocal effusions . In consequence of there being a member of a continental lodge
present , the W . M . made him a subject of a special toast . Bro . Vancmens , I . G . Mutual Faith , Zwolle , replied , and stated how honoured he felt , in having so high a com " pliment paid him by the W . M . and the brethren , and on his return to the Netherlands he should acquaint his bretlueu of the Zwolle Lodge with the gratification he had experienced at visiting so excellent a lodge
as the Cosmopolitan , and under so able a W . M . The officers of the lodge having severally responded to their toast , the Tyler gave the concluding one , and the brethren separated . DERBY . —HARTINGTON LODGE ( NO . IC 85 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held for the first time at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Wednesday , the 3 rd
inst . Bro . Henry J . Bobart , P . Prov . G . S . B ., W . M ., presided , and there were present , Bros . T . Iliffe , I . P . M . ; S . Pipes , S . W . ; W . Heathcote , J . W . ; W . II . Bobart , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., Secretary ; T . Gadsby as S . D . ; J . II . Biggs , as J . D . ; G . Pipes , D . of C ; J . Heathcote , I . G . ; W . Stone , O . G . ; J . G . Eaton , C . D . Hart , T . II . Hepworth , Sam . Steele , Edgar Taylor , J . E .
Russell , J . O . Manton , W . Butterlield , Hy . Mills , A . A . Newnham , J . Whales . Visitors—T . II . Warner , P . M . 802 ; J . McLaren , True Blue Lodge , 935 , Wexford . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when the W . M . raised Bro . Whales to the sublime elegrce of a Master
Mason . He then resumed in the second degree , and passed Bro . Newnham . Two candidates for initiation , Messrs . Richard Daniel and James Parkins , jun ., were ballotted for and elected . The lodge was then closed . in ancient form , with solemn prayer , and adjourned . The foregoing were the first ceremonies worked at the new Masonic Hall .
SANDWICH . —CINQUE PORTS LODGE ( No . 1206 ) . — The installation of the W . M . of the Cinque Ports Lodge look place in their lodge-room al the Bell Hotel , Sandwich , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., when the interesting ceremony was ably performed by Bro . L . Hills , the retiring W . M . After Bro . W . W . Woodruff was duly installed in King Solomon's chair , he proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . F . Baker , S . W . ;
U . S . Watts , J . W . ; Rev . J . B . Harrison , Chaplain pro tern . ; A . C . Plater , Treasurer ; C . Baker , Secretary ; J . Alchin , Organist ; E . Terry , S . D . ; R . Harrison , jun ., J . D * . ; L . H . I latherwny , I . G . ; Dixon , Dir . of Cer . ; Dick Baker , S . ; J . W . Hughes , S . ; and J . V . Grccy , Tyler . Shortly after the lodge business was over the brethren retired to a large room , where a banquet of a first-class quality was provided b y Bro . Birch . The fare was exceedingly good ,
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rT 5 OK M ASONIC M EETINGS : - MGE ^ fsonry ..... ;; » ltov . il Arch IO 3 ^ S ^ on sianVfne '" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::... ^ ' . It Grand Lodge of the Punjab 103 I ? " asonrv in Switzerland 104 i . recmasoi . Masonic Temple in Rome ' ° 3 gSSf Not and Queries ! . <*
0 " ^ Charles Oldroyd 10 j Uro . Jas- I ' M" ° * Hro I . [ ones IO - » ° ™ ••Ju " . :::::: ; ::::::::::::::::::::::: ' ::::::::::::::::::::: IU ™ S Arrangcmc \ W ^ 106 ' 1-1 inst Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge IO i-t Albert Haiti » 3
The Rights of Visiting Bretliren 100 Arclia .-ologira' Progress . No . V 106 lira . Captain Aillctt 107 C ORRESPONDENCE : — The DilVcrence between English and Foreign Freemasonry 107 The Installation of the Grand Master 108 The Richt of Visiting Loelges 108 A ^ h . pnlomcal Progress . No . Ill ' 10 S
'the freemason Lifeboat Support Fund ., 108 Masonic jurisprudence 10 S Our Alasonic Charities 108 Freemasonry in Constantinople 108 The Public House Question 109 Mr . ISradlaugh anil Freemasonry 109
A Female Tyler 109 The Masonic Schools 10 J Roval Mas © "ic Institution for Hoys 109 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls , 109 An ' Act of Gallantry and Generosity 109 Loelge Meetings for next Week log Advertisements i . ii . iii , iv , v , vi .
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CANTERBURY . —UN-ITED INDUSTRIOUS LODGE ( No . r . 1 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th of March last ; among the brethren present were Bros . Capt . P . H . Knight , W . M ., in the chair , Bros . Coppin , P . M ., P . Prov . S . W ., acting as S . W . ; Dr . Browning , J . W . ; Wiltshire , Plant , and Dean , S . D ., J . D ., anil I . G . respectively ; Pringher , Tyler . The minutes of the last lodge
nig ht were read and confirmed , and on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Major Elmsall , it was unanimously resolved that the lodge do record on its minutes its deepest sense of the heavy loss it has sustained hy the death of Bro . John Pout , P . M ., for twenty-six years one of its members , twenty-four of which he had been appointed Hon . Sec . ; and also that a letter be addressed to
his widow and family , sympathising with them 111 their bereavment , and expressing the great sorrow of the lodge at the loss of so good a Mason . Brother Pout was initiated in May , 1848 , and from that time up to his death , which occurred on February 22 nd , 1875 , his signature is absent from the attendance book on twenty-two occasions only . Brother John R . Hall , P . M ., P . Prov . Assist . G . Scc ,
was appointed by the W . M . Hon . Sec , and duly invested with the collar and jewel of his office . A ballot was taken for Dr . W . M . Longhurst , Organist of Canterbury Cathedral , which the W . M . declared unanimous . Some other business was transacted and the lodge adjourned . BATH . —ROYAI . Cu . Miiitni . ANii LODGE ( NO . 41 ) . —The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic I lall , at 7 . 30
p . m ., on Thursday . March 4 th . Present—Bros . Clark , W . M . ; Major Preston , I . P . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; Everingham , J . W . ; Falkncr , Sec . ; Wilton , P . M ., D . C ; C . Wilkinson , S . D . ; Stiles , acting as J . D . ; Denham , I . G . ; Past Masters Willcox , Carey , Rubie , Moutrie , and many members of the lodge . By previous arrangement , there were also many visitors ; Genl . Doherty , W . M . 906 ; Simmons , W . M . 33 ;
, | . S . Bartrum , W . M . 379 ; Payne , P . M . 33 , and Prov . G . Treas . ; Sinnott , P . M . 326 ; W . Smith , P . M . 33 ; Dickenson , S . D . 379 ; Hey ward , 906 ; Yatc , 170 ; Dill , 906 ; Sumsion , 33 ; W . F . Collins , 33 ; C . Collins , 53 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last regular , and also of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . mentioned that he
had received communications from Bro . Ashley , P . M . and Treasurer , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., tic , expressive of regret at absence 011 account of illness . Letters were read from Lodges 370 , ijcfi , 44 6 , 285 , 261 , and Lorn 13 ro . Else , Prov . G . Secretary , returning thanks for presents of the published history of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , and on the proposition of the Secretary , seconded by the W . M ., il
was resolved that a copy be sent to the Grand Lodge of England . The W . M . stated that Bro . Major Bousficld , M . P . for Bath , had presented £ 2 2 s . to the lodge for charitable purposes , anel proposed that it be supplemented by a grant of £ 3 3 s . from the general fun : ! , with the view of obtaining a Life Governorship in one of the charities . This was seconded by the I . P . M . and carried . The D . C .
proposed , and Bro . Willcox seconded a resolution that the letter of condolence on his domestic bereavement , which had been forwarded to the Pro Grand Master , and also his reply thereto , be entered on the minutes , which was uti .-inimrusly agreed to . A ballot was taken for Mr . C . W . Rodway , as a candidate for initiation , which having proved favourable , the chair was taken bv Bro . Major
Preston , who performed the ceremony and gave the charge . Hro . Brown explaining the working tools . Bro . Smith was then examined as to his proficiency , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and the I . P . M . duly passed the candidate to the rank of
i' . C , the tools being illustrated by Bro . Birth . The lodge was resumed in the first degree . A vote of thanks to the visitors was passed for their attendance , and acknowledged hy the P . M . 's of the respective lodges . Bro . Carey , P . M ., proposed by Bro . Major Bousficld as a joining member , flic lodge was closed soon after ten o ' clock ,
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IPSWICH . —BRITISH UNION LODGE ( NO . J 14 ) . —This old and exclusive lodge met for work at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on the 18 th ult ., when there were present a goodly number of brethren . Bro . Kilpack , who was initiated and passed to the F . C . degree in this lodge last year—but who had been residing in Galatz , now came forward to be raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , when the
ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M ., Bro . A . D . George—that beautiful hymn "Days and Moments swiftly flying" ( No . 37 6 , Hymns Ancient and Modern)—being sung in an adjoining room by Bros . Barber , P . G . O . ; Emra Holmes , and George , and adding greatly to the solemnity of the proceedings . Bros . Lieut . Pirie , R . iV ., and Geo . Elliston were afterwards passed to the second degree ,
the W . M . effectively performing the more simple ceremonial , and other Masonic business having been transacted , the brethren retired for refreshment , when the customary toasts were given and responded to , and a very pleasant evening was spent . LION AND LAMB , ( NO . 192 ) . —The last regular meeting of the session was held on Thursday the 4 th inst ., at
the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . George Newman , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Cohu , S . W ., Arkell , J . W ., Jones , S . D ., Legg , J . D ., Rickwood , I . G ., J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Secretary , Abbott , Trott , Roberts , and Kenning , Past Masters ; Bros . Bartholomew , Fisher , Baker , Stubington , Lucas , Bright , Kent , Cann , Alflatt , Stevenson , Cotter , Smale , Davis , Fellowcs , and man )
others . Visitors , Bro . Henry Birdseye , and other five or six brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then raised and passed several brethren . Messrs . J . Pindcr , C . E . Scholes , and T . T . Hampton , were balloted for and initiated ; the whole of the work being done by Bro . George Newman , in his usual happy and efficient manner . Bro . George Abbott , I . P . M .,
proposed , and Bro . F . Trott , seconded , " That in consideration of the onerous duties of the Secretary of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , so ably performed by Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., the sum of ten guineas be given out of the Lodge funds towards a suitable testimonial to be presented to him , and that each Brother have an opportunity of subscribing to such testimonial . This being carried
unanimously , a committee was then formed to carry out the arrangements . A brother from Exeter was relieved from the charity box fund . The loelge was then closed , after which the brethren supped together , the evening being Onliveneel by some good singing and recitations by Bros . Scholes , Fellowcs , Cann , Marsh , and visitors . OXFORD . —APOLLO UNIVERSITY LODGE ( NO . 357 ) . —
On Friday , February 26 th , a meeting of this lodge was held for instruction . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . the Rev . H . A . Pickard , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., Oxon . ; acted as instructor , the offices were filled as follows : —Bros . Gordon Campbell , W . M . ; J . S . C . Bodlcy , S . W . ; C . G . Paget , J . W . ; W . P . Everslcy , S . D . ; A . Glcncross , J . D . ; G ; Barker , I . G . ; H . S . Butler , Secretary ; Bro . Crossactcd as
candidate , the ceremony of initiation was performed . On Thurselay , March 4 th , another instruction lodge was helel under the mentorship as before . The officers were Bros , f . E . C . Bodley , W . M . ; C . G . Paget , S . W . ; W . P . Eversley , S . D . ; II » S . Butler , S . D . ; F . E . Weatherly , J . D . ; Stewart , I . G ; Bro . Hedges acted as candidate . The ceremony of passing was performed .
BATH . —LODGE OF HONOUR ( No . 379 ) . —At the regular meeting held at the Masonic I lall , at 8 p . m ., on Monday , March 8 th , there were present Bros . J . S . Bartrum , W . M . ; Davis , acting as I . P . M . ; Cook , S . W . ; II . Gore , J . W ., H . CuUifordHopkine . Scc ; Rnrbcr , P . M ., and Treasurer ; Dickenson , S . D . ; Lodcr , P . M ., as J . D . ; Lcir , I . G . ; A . Hunt , P . M ., and other members . A return visit from
the local lodges was paid by the following : —Bros . Clark , W . M . 41 ; Simmons , W . M . 33 ; General Doherty , W . M . 906 ; Carey , P . M . 41 ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire ; Major Preston , P . M . 41 ; Payne , P . M .. 53 and P . G . Treas . ; Smith , Treas . 53 ; W . F . Collins , S 3 ; Birth , 41 ; Rolfc , 33 ; Nixon , 53 ; Baldwin , 41 ; C . Wilkinson , 41 . The lodge was opened
in the first degree , and the previous minutes were read and confirmed . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . I lopkins gave the lecture on the First Tracing Board to Bro . Little , which had been omitted when he was initialed at the meeting in February . The candidate was then examined as to his proficiency , and entrusted , after which he was requested to retire for preparation . The lodge was opened in the
2 nd degree , and Bro . Little on his re-admission was duly passed as a F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools being explained hy Bro . Dickenson . The charge was elelivcred by Bro . Dr . 1 lopkins . The lodge was resumed in the first degree . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., a vote of thanks was passeel to the Royal Cumberland Lodge , for a present of the history of the lodge , the
records being complete from its foundation in 1733 , which had been compiled by Bro . Ashley , P . M ., and published . A similar complimentary resolution was agreed to , thanking the visiting brethren for their attendance , especially the W . M . ' s of the other two lodges in Bath , and Bro . Dr . 1 lopkins , a member of 41 , for the efficient assistance he had rendered , which the W . M . hoped would be fully appreciated
by the candidate , as affording him an insight into the principles of the Masonic Older into which he had so recently been admitted . In a pleasing , impressive , and eloquent manner , the W . M . expatiated on the benefits to be derived from such intercourse between the local lodges , and pointed out the advantages of the Masonic system as a humanizing and fraternal social link in every part of the
world which may be visited by its members . Bros . Clark and Simonds , W . M's . of Die Royal Cumberland and Sussex Lodges , briefly replied in acknowledgement of the compliment . The lodge was finally closed at a quarter to ten . COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 ) . —An excellent meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , on Tuesday , the 9 II 1 inst . The proceedings commenced at half-past six o'clock in the evening . There
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were present Bros . Keay , W . M . ; Jones , S . W . ; Rowley , J . W . ; Cocke , I . P . M . ; Depotieu , P . M ., Treasurer ; Stean , P . M ., Secretary ; Taylor , S . D . ; Lemarque , I . G . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , raised Bros . Ellis and Starey to the sublime degree . The whole of the arduous and beautiful ceremony was exceedingly well carried out . The W . M .
proposed , which was seconded by the S . W ., anel carried unanimously , that the sum of £ 10 should be voted from the funds of the benevolent box to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . White , J . D ., having resigned the lodge , the W . M . invested Bro . Lemarque as J . D ., and Bro . Crouch as I . G . Some minor business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the
brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet . Among the visitors present were Bros . Themans , P . M . 141 ; Walls , I . G . t 4 i , 1381 , 1503 , and 1512 ; Clarke , 141 ; Edwards , 192 . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the following toasts , briefly , but to the point ; all of which were responded to by the brethren with excellent " fire . " T . he " Queen and Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales
M . W . G . M ., " the " Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " the " Visitors , " the "Past Masters of the Lodge , and the Officers of the Lodge . " Bros . Themans and Walls replied at length for the visitors . The former stated that he had visited the lodge several times , and had always found the working excellent , and the hospitality and conviviality unbounded , in conclusion ,
he paid a high compliment to the Past Masters , who had evinced so much energy in bringing the lodge to its present state of efficiency and prosperity . The latter , in the course of his reply , expressed the pleasure he had received by his visit , both as regards the proceedings in the lodge , and at the banquet table . I le stated that he attended numerous lodges of greater pretensions , but that the
working of the Cosmopolitan would challenge comparison with any , anel if the present edition was an example of what had gone before , the lodge had every reason to be proud of its position in the craft . The I . P . M . having been entrusted with the gavel , proposed the W . M's . health , and stated that it was a duty exceedingly pleasing to him , because he had introduced Bro . Keay into the lodge , and now had
the gratification of beholding him fulfilling the duties of W . M . so well , and in that position had the honour of toasting him . This toast was well received , and the W . M . briefly replied . The Past Masters' toast was severally responded to by Bros . Cocke , Gibson , Depotieu , and Stean . The latter made an excellent reply , and expressed hia pleasure , as one of the founders of the lodge , at seeing the
great strides it had made in the Craft , anel having been connected with Freemasonry upwards of forty years , out of which period he had been thirty-five years a Past Master ; he was pleasef to see that the principles of philanthropy which he had always advocated throughout his long Masonic career , were not lost sight of by the brethren of the Cosmopolitan , which , without interfering
with the general funds of the lodge , was able to dispense charity from another source , viz ., the box of benevolence , and in conclusion , he hoped that the lodge would eventually become Vice-Presidents of all the Masonic charities . Between the toasts Bros . Cocke , Walls , and Lemarque , contributed some vocal effusions . In consequence of there being a member of a continental lodge
present , the W . M . made him a subject of a special toast . Bro . Vancmens , I . G . Mutual Faith , Zwolle , replied , and stated how honoured he felt , in having so high a com " pliment paid him by the W . M . and the brethren , and on his return to the Netherlands he should acquaint his bretlueu of the Zwolle Lodge with the gratification he had experienced at visiting so excellent a lodge
as the Cosmopolitan , and under so able a W . M . The officers of the lodge having severally responded to their toast , the Tyler gave the concluding one , and the brethren separated . DERBY . —HARTINGTON LODGE ( NO . IC 85 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held for the first time at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Wednesday , the 3 rd
inst . Bro . Henry J . Bobart , P . Prov . G . S . B ., W . M ., presided , and there were present , Bros . T . Iliffe , I . P . M . ; S . Pipes , S . W . ; W . Heathcote , J . W . ; W . II . Bobart , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., Secretary ; T . Gadsby as S . D . ; J . II . Biggs , as J . D . ; G . Pipes , D . of C ; J . Heathcote , I . G . ; W . Stone , O . G . ; J . G . Eaton , C . D . Hart , T . II . Hepworth , Sam . Steele , Edgar Taylor , J . E .
Russell , J . O . Manton , W . Butterlield , Hy . Mills , A . A . Newnham , J . Whales . Visitors—T . II . Warner , P . M . 802 ; J . McLaren , True Blue Lodge , 935 , Wexford . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when the W . M . raised Bro . Whales to the sublime elegrce of a Master
Mason . He then resumed in the second degree , and passed Bro . Newnham . Two candidates for initiation , Messrs . Richard Daniel and James Parkins , jun ., were ballotted for and elected . The lodge was then closed . in ancient form , with solemn prayer , and adjourned . The foregoing were the first ceremonies worked at the new Masonic Hall .
SANDWICH . —CINQUE PORTS LODGE ( No . 1206 ) . — The installation of the W . M . of the Cinque Ports Lodge look place in their lodge-room al the Bell Hotel , Sandwich , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., when the interesting ceremony was ably performed by Bro . L . Hills , the retiring W . M . After Bro . W . W . Woodruff was duly installed in King Solomon's chair , he proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . F . Baker , S . W . ;
U . S . Watts , J . W . ; Rev . J . B . Harrison , Chaplain pro tern . ; A . C . Plater , Treasurer ; C . Baker , Secretary ; J . Alchin , Organist ; E . Terry , S . D . ; R . Harrison , jun ., J . D * . ; L . H . I latherwny , I . G . ; Dixon , Dir . of Cer . ; Dick Baker , S . ; J . W . Hughes , S . ; and J . V . Grccy , Tyler . Shortly after the lodge business was over the brethren retired to a large room , where a banquet of a first-class quality was provided b y Bro . Birch . The fare was exceedingly good ,