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(( Draft itlnsoni-u . EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) —The members ot the above lodge met for the last time this session on the 4 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-strett , E . C . Bro . C . J- Cuthbertson opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . C . A . Grammer , S . W . ; ] . Munch , J . W . ; H . G . Bu = s , P . M ., Asst . Grand Sec , Treas . ; J . B . Poole , P . M . S .. c .: 1 . B . Kin-r . S . D . ; B . Haynes , J . D . ; D . R . Jones ,
I . G . M . H . Hale , D . C ; T . J . Maidwell , P . M . ; C . King , P . M . ; 0 . H . Jacobs , P . M . ; VV . H . Libbies , P . M . ; JGreen , P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; J- H . Coulson , LP . M . ; B . Hosegood , C . B . Todd , B . Young , A . R . Isaacs , I . VV . Dixon , A . Chapper , VV . A . Patterson , F . Brooks , H . 1 . Robinson , F . Easton , A . T . Welsted , S . Ullmann , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . S . Walker , 429 ; T . G .
Carpenter , W . M . 270 ; M . Hubbard , 22 ; G . Ashdown , 7 G 5 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) . The usual formal business having been disposed of , the ballot-box was brought into requisition , and proved unanimous in favourof the admission of Mr . F . Brooks , who was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in very impressive style . After some matters of lodge interest had
been discussed , and two notices of motion given , Bearing upon the days of meeting , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a banquet . After grace , the W . M . gave , in the usual hearty manner , the loyai ar . d Craft toasts , ' Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary , responding on behalf of "The Grand Lodge Officers , " who , he said , were deeply sensible of the honour
so often paid them by the brethren . Bro . Cuthbertson next gave "The Initiate . " It was , he said , the first time he had had the pleasure to propose the health of Bro . Brooks , and he did to with very great pleasure indeed . He trusted that brother would come forward and take his several Degrees , and they would find him aiming at making a good worker in Masonry .
In response , Bro . Brooks said he was very much obliged for the manner in which he had been received that evening Bro . Poole and the VV . M . must accept his sincere thanks for acting ss doctor and nurse at his Masonic birth . He had felt a little surprised at the ceremony , having expected something d : fferent , and had hoped to have had a brother in distress . However , he had gone through it , and felt all
the better lor it , and had great pleasure ui dcuiki ng to the Jiealth of the brethren . ... „ " The W . M . " was next toasted in eulogistic terms , Bro . Coulson saying he had fulfilled every high promise given at the outset of his career , had been courteous in manner , and always ready to subscribe to the old Constitutions . They all knew Bro . Cuthbertson to be a 'Tyler , and an far off when he
eminent one , and doubtless the time is not will add additional lustre to his name as a C . C . Bro . Coulson would not say more in the presence of the W . M . ifor fear he should make him blush , so would conclude by asking them to drink the health of the W . M . After making a suitable response , the VV . M . gave lhe Visitors" a hearty welcome . If not up to the usual
standard of the Egyptian Lodge in point of numbers it made up for tha * in quality . Bro . Carpenter , if an " 0 stood for nothing would be like themselves , an Egyptian , but as it was he bc ' . onged to 270 . Bro . Hubbard was well known , as also WE . S Bros . Ashdown and Stephens . The W . M . said he could not say anything additional calculated to ensure a hearty reception to the toast . From what he had seenwhen
visiting other lodges , he was sure the Egyptian stood high in the esth-. ation of the Craft for the hospitable way in which they received the visitors . Bro . Isaacs and Carpenter , W . M . 270 , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the Egyptian Lodge for the very kind way in which the visitors had been received . He had had the honour of being at the lodge on previous
occasions , and was indeed pleased to witness the kindness and good feeling which always existed amongst the brethren , and trustecTtobe present on many other occasions . Bro . Ashdown also returned thanks , and said it was a good thing to visit other lodges , as it instructed brethren to become good Masons , and to learn of one another . He out the tiansand the
hoped to be able to seek Egyp , renew pleasure which he would not soon forget . Bro . Hubbard re-echoed the sentiments of the previous speakers , and Bro . Stephens spoke afterwards in acknow-C ' ^ 'The Past Masters " whom Bro . Cuthbertson characterised as the backbone of the Egyptian Lodge , were next toasted and coupled with the name of their esteemed l . f . iVl .
Bro . J . H . Coulson . . Bro . Co-lson responded to the toast in becoming terms . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . Morrison , l . P . M-. m the chair ; T C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; Clark , J . W . ; . Fromholb . J . D . ; Kendall , I . G . ; Homes W . S . ; Carter , 'PMTreas ; VV . StuartP . M . Sec ; h . Hopwood , P . P .
... . , , < G . S . B . M . cMx ., P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Cobham . P . M . ; and Longstaffe , Ty ler , lhe visitors were iBros . Car-, 24 ; Nesbit , 24 ; Banister , 1 G 4 ; Dickson , 179 ; ILangdale , 401 ; Wright , S . 3 ; Cox 15 G 3 ; Jay , 1 G . 4 ; Bull , 1 GS 1 ; Pickering , 1 G 99 ; and Nadlatid , 1744 . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Allan and Barrett were raised , Bro . Hakim passedand Messrs . Snell and Crane initiated , the
, latter ceremony , by permission of the I . P . M ., being ably performed by Bro . Cobham , P . M . The bye-laws , as revised by the committee appointed for that puupose , were approved and passed . The lod ~ e was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was ino ^ t admirably presided over by the I . P . M ., in the absence of the W . M . The usual toasts followed and a most pleasant evening was
passed . ' ' , , . . ., JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —11 ns lodge held its closing meeting for the season at the Albion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . A . G . Dodson , P . M . ( in the absenceof the VV . M . ) in the chair ; Benjamin , S . W . ; A . Martin , J . W . ; Past Masters Lewis Alexander , I . Abrahams , H . M , Levy , M . L . Alexander , O . Roberts ,
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S . L . Hickman , L . Lazarus , H . Hymans and E . P . Albert , P . G . P . Hon . Sec ; and numerous brethren . A ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . F . Deering , which was unanimously in his favour , and who was afterwards initiated into the Order ; Bro . Salinger was passed to the Second Degree ; Bros . J . Hyman and J . Isaacs were raised to the 'Third Degree . The whole of the ceremonies were ably performed by Bro . P . M . Dodson , in his usual
impressive manner . Previous to closing the lodge , P . M . Hymans rose and stated that he was deputed by the W . M . ( on behalf of the lodge ) , to present to Bro . Lewis Alexander , senior P . M ., on his retirement from the Presidency of thejoppa Benevolent Fund , a handsome clock and an illuminated address in recognition of his valuable services in that position for the past ' seven years . Bro . Hymans spoke at some length , Alexander the
eulogising the services of Bro . Lewis during many years he had been a member of the lodge ; and Bro . Lewis Alexander , in returning his heartfelt thanks was visibly affected . The lodge closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment at an early hour , the usual Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren generally appeared ro enjoy themselves very much during the evening .
UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —The opening meeting for the session was held at the Spotted Dog , Upton , on the 26 th ult ., and the weather being line , a numerous attendance of the brethren attended , and enjoyed the rural aspect , for which the above well-known hostelry is celebrated . Lodge was opened by Bro . A . Clark , W . M ., who was ably supported by Bros . W . VV .
Pearcey , S . W . ; W . Serjeant , J . W . ; J . Wayland , Treas . ; G . VV . Kowe , Hon . Sec ; G . Gieseke , S . D . ; D . Legg , J . 1 ) . ; T . E . Horley , acting as I . G . ; J . Andrews , P . M . ; A . W . Fenner , l . P . M . ; B . Picking , P . M . ; J . Stroud , W . S . ; M . H . VV . Shenvin , Org . ; C . J . Free , C Schmidt , M . Doew , VV . H . Smith , J . Morris , A . Austin , G . Hockenbocham , J . Dawson , J . Jones , F . A . Key , J .
Terry , P . M ., Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Hon . Member ; and the following visitors : Bros . VV . B . Ford , 1 S 0 ; A . W . Ellingford , W . M . S 34 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; H . Scales , 1507 ; D . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; J . Ouincey , W . M . 117 S ; J . D . Simmonds , 72 ; C . j . Davison , 77 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) . 'lhe minutes of the last regular and of an emergency
meeting were submitted and received confirmation . 'The VV . M . next proceeded to initiate two gentlemen into the Order , a ceremony he rendered in good style . Some subjects of considerable importance to the future of the lodge were discussed at great length , and one was disposed of satisfactorily , and the second held over to be discussed in another form . Throughout the debate the tone of the
brethren was noticeable as being truly Masonic . All business being at length at an end , after the usual wait whilst the room was altered to allow the brethren to sit down to supper , . that meal was heartily enjoyed , and the VV . M . having premised that he was not given to making long speeches , hut spoke what he felt was to the purpose , gave " Loyalty to the Throne and Success to the Best Interests of the Craft . "
Bro . Fenner , I . P . M ., gave in appreciative terms " The Health of the VV . M ., bro . Clark , ' who briefly responded . " The Initiates " were next honoured , Bro . Clark saying that without them lodges would in time die out . 'The Upton Lodge was fortunate in this respect , for at the emergency meeting they had admitted three gentlemen into the Order , and that afternoon had initiated two others ,
all of whom , he felt sure , by the great attention they had paid to the ceremony , were the right sort of stuff to make good Masons out of . Addressing the candidates , Bro . Clark told them when he was initiated he never dreamed it pcssib ' . e he would arrive at the proud position of VV . M . of a lodge , yet he had so succeeded , and they by hard work and nerseverance might aim at doing so , as he had .
Bro . Roberts thanked the W . M . and brethren for so kindly admitting him into the Order , and trusted that he would in time be an ornament to the Craft , and sometime hold the honourable position of W . M ., which remarks the other initiate endorsed . " The Visitors " were in turn honoured , Bro . Clark expressing the pleasure the Upton Lodge at all times felt in
honouring the toast . There was a large number present , although some had left . Of those present , some had visited the lodge before , and he hoped to see them many times . Bro . Ellingford's name was coupled with this toast . Bro . Ellingford begged to be excused making a speech , as the Upton brethren knew he could give them a song , but suggested they called upon Bro . Stephens to respond on behalf of the visitors . This was acceded to .
Bro . Clarke gave what he deemed the toast of the first importance , " The Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of the distinguised Secretary for the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons ( Bro . Terry ) , alluding to the eminent services rendered by that brother in consecrating the Upton Lodge some thirteen or fourteen years since . Bro . Clark said 13 ro . Terry being behind the scenes could tell them whether he felt proud of the lodge which he
had started , and whether it had done all it ought to have done for the Charities . He felt that in the past as much had not been done as he should have liked , but he felt a new state of things was inaugurated , and that with thehelp of the brethren , and their kind co-operation , the Upton Lodge should not be behindhand in its support of the Three Institutions , which held so strong a claim upon the sympathies of the Craft . Bro . Terry responded in his usual able and effective
manner . "The Officers" were also honoured , and after being replied to , the Tyler ' s toast was given , and at an early hour the brethren separated , many of them enjoying a ride home to town under a beautiful and cloudless sky .
HEMMING LODGE ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was convened on the 27 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel , Hampton . Among those in attendance were Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , acting VV . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Walls ; | . VV . Hiscox , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . Moudy , | . W .: ii \
Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Treas . ; | . C . Jessett , P . M ., acting S . D . ; Davey , J . D . ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . ; | . Chilcot ' t , E . Russell , G . Rainsford , C . Wordley , and G . Phillips . T he visitors were Bros . Webb and Harrison , 569 ; and Handel , 1 G 5 G . Apologies for ncnattendance were read from the VV . M . and Bros . T . VV . Ockcnden , I . P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; and others .
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The ballot was then taken upon behalf Mr . A . A . St . Vincent Rich , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most ably initiated into Craft mysteries by VV . Bro . VV . Hammond . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were given and responded to . 1 he remainder of the short interval left to the brethren was agreeably diversified by the vocal exertions of several of the brethren .
SAMSON LODGE ( No . 166 S ) . —The last meeting of the season was held on Tuesday at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , Bro . VV . T . Lover , VV . M ., in the chair . Though the lodge is more select than strong in numbers , there was a goodly muster of brethren , who derived great pleasure from Bro . Lover's masterly working of the Third Degree , in the raising of Bro . Kingsbury , and his
impressive rendering of the installation ceremony , when Bro . Ochse was duly inducted into the chair of King Solomon . The W . M . appointed as officers Bros . Aarons , S . W . ; Ouincey , J . W . ; M . I ) . Loewenstark , P . M ., Treas . B . U . Barnett , P . M ., Sec ; Williams , S . D . ; VV . J , Cooper , J . D . ; Moses , I . G . ; Casperd , D . C ; Rudderforth , P . M ., W . S . ; Kingsbury , Org . ; and Oberdaffa . ler
Ty . 'The brethren subsequently entertained their numerous visitors at banquet , when the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were properly honoured ; and the retiring VV . M ., who has been especially popular during his year of office , was presented with a handsome jewel . Some pleasant harmony was contributed by Bros . Kin ^ s-
busy , Rudderforth , Cooper , Morby , and others , and it was late before the company separated . Among the visitors were Bros . Albert , P . G . P . iSS , 1017-Myers , W . M . 1 S 5 ; De Silva , VV . M . 205 ; Preedam , 1 G 9 ; Harfeld , 1 S 5 ; Hirsch , iSS ; Hogard , 205 ; Field , 717 ; Blum , 1017 ; Bell , 117 S ; Clark , 117 S ; Morey , 117 S ; Stroud , 1227 ; and others .
ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1 S 27 ) . —The ordi . nary meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Bro . Frank Green , W . M ., presiding . In the absence oi Bro . Wildey Wright , who was detainecfat the law courts , the Senior Warden ' s chair was filled in a most able manner by Bro . Major Sewell , P . G . S . Bro . G . N . Johnson , C . C , P . M ., acted as J . W . Bro . L . F . Littell !
I . P . M ., was greeted with cheers when he entered the lodge clothed in the purple of Grand Lod ge . A resolution of congratulation was ordered to be entered in the minutes relative to the honours conferred upon two of the members by the Grand Master . Bro . The Rev . J . G . Scott was raised to the degree of a Master Mason , the W . M . wording the ceremony in a most impressive way . Bro . Major E . T . Rodney Wilde was afterwards passed to the Second Degree , ht
Bro . Henry Wrig , J . D ., acting as > . D . It was announced that Bro . the Lord Mayor , J . G . W ., had accepted an invitation from the lodge to visit them in state . VVe shall hope to give an account of this event later on . Under the presidency of the W . M ., the brethren afore-mentioned , and Bros . Whiddington , H . Squire , C . C , Steward ; E . Garnet Man , I . G . ; J . Jackson ; and J . C . Turner , Secretary , sat down to a plain dinner , when a most agreeable evening was passed .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on the Sth inst ., at the Castle Hotel , Bro . Capt . E . VV . Hennah , R . N ., W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Arthur Wells , l . P . M . ; VV . Glenister P . M . ; Charles M . Norris , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Frederick Rossiter , P . M . ; J . Pierce , S . W . ; F . G . WoodSec . Geo .
, ; Wellerd , Treas . ; F . Plowman , S . D . ; J . Bray , acting J . D . ; H . F . Crossthwaite , I . G . ; J . Puttick , Chap . ; F . H . Hallett , Org . ; R . J . Reed , Steward ; Leslie , Tyler ; Geo . Gaze , F . Duke , Walter Hudson , George Roddis , Henry Gloyns , Markwick , Wilson , Chandler , Henry Kimm , 1184 ( Freemason ); and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of last
meeting were submitted and duly confirmed . Bro . H . D . Hunter was then tested as a candidate for passing , and having proved his efficiency , the ceremony of that Degree was worked by the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Hennah , after which he explained the tracing board in a most able manner . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — The last regular meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . R . B . Cater , VV . M ., supported by Bros . Radway , [ . P . M ., P . G . S . VV . ; Past Masters , Rubie , P . P . G . J . W . ; Ph . Braham , P . P . G . Org . ; F . VVilkinson , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; R . Peel Floyd , P . P . G . Re < r . : Ashlev
P . P . G . W . and 1 reas . ; T . Wilton , P . P . G . I . VV . and D . of C ; Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , and P . M . 43 , 95 S ; Mercer , S . W . ; Murlis , J . W . ; Holmes , Sec ; Ames , S . D . ; VV . Peach , J . D . ; J . Wilton , I . G . ; Gregory , Stwd . ; Bigivood , Tyler . There was a good attendance of members , and the following were present as visitors : Bros . Butterlield , S . W . 10 S 5 ; F . VV . le
Ding , S . D . 90 G ; C B . Smith , 53 ; S . T . Steel , P . M . 30 S ; and VV . Clements , G 05 . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed , as were also those of the Lodge of Instruction . The W . M . announced that he and the l . P . M . had attended the last meeting of Grand Lodge , with many other Somerset Masons , in compliment to Bro . R . C Else , the respected
u . f . u . M ., on Ins receiving a collar as Grand Deacon , an honour he had so well earned by his unremitting labours in the Craft , especially in regard to the Masonic Charities . He called on the l . P . M . to read abetter from Bro . E . T . Payne , Past Grand Deacon and Prov . Grand 'Treas ., which having- been done , the W . M . concluded by proposing the following resolution : "The officers and brethren of the
Royal Cumberland Lodge desire to express to Bio . R . C . Else , the D . P . G . M . of this Province , their great gratification that the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H , the Prince of Wales , has been pleased to confer on him the distinguished rank of a Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of England , and to express the hope that Bro . Else may be spared
many years to wear the collar which his Masonic labours and great zeal for the charities have so deservedly earned . " This was seconded by Bro . Ashley , supported by Bro . D - Hopkins , and carried by acclamation . The last named brother cxpressd his delight that at last Grand honours had been liberally conferred on several Prov . Masons of high standing , explaining that it had been the custom to restrict
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(( Draft itlnsoni-u . EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) —The members ot the above lodge met for the last time this session on the 4 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-strett , E . C . Bro . C . J- Cuthbertson opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . C . A . Grammer , S . W . ; ] . Munch , J . W . ; H . G . Bu = s , P . M ., Asst . Grand Sec , Treas . ; J . B . Poole , P . M . S .. c .: 1 . B . Kin-r . S . D . ; B . Haynes , J . D . ; D . R . Jones ,
I . G . M . H . Hale , D . C ; T . J . Maidwell , P . M . ; C . King , P . M . ; 0 . H . Jacobs , P . M . ; VV . H . Libbies , P . M . ; JGreen , P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; J- H . Coulson , LP . M . ; B . Hosegood , C . B . Todd , B . Young , A . R . Isaacs , I . VV . Dixon , A . Chapper , VV . A . Patterson , F . Brooks , H . 1 . Robinson , F . Easton , A . T . Welsted , S . Ullmann , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . S . Walker , 429 ; T . G .
Carpenter , W . M . 270 ; M . Hubbard , 22 ; G . Ashdown , 7 G 5 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) . The usual formal business having been disposed of , the ballot-box was brought into requisition , and proved unanimous in favourof the admission of Mr . F . Brooks , who was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in very impressive style . After some matters of lodge interest had
been discussed , and two notices of motion given , Bearing upon the days of meeting , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a banquet . After grace , the W . M . gave , in the usual hearty manner , the loyai ar . d Craft toasts , ' Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary , responding on behalf of "The Grand Lodge Officers , " who , he said , were deeply sensible of the honour
so often paid them by the brethren . Bro . Cuthbertson next gave "The Initiate . " It was , he said , the first time he had had the pleasure to propose the health of Bro . Brooks , and he did to with very great pleasure indeed . He trusted that brother would come forward and take his several Degrees , and they would find him aiming at making a good worker in Masonry .
In response , Bro . Brooks said he was very much obliged for the manner in which he had been received that evening Bro . Poole and the VV . M . must accept his sincere thanks for acting ss doctor and nurse at his Masonic birth . He had felt a little surprised at the ceremony , having expected something d : fferent , and had hoped to have had a brother in distress . However , he had gone through it , and felt all
the better lor it , and had great pleasure ui dcuiki ng to the Jiealth of the brethren . ... „ " The W . M . " was next toasted in eulogistic terms , Bro . Coulson saying he had fulfilled every high promise given at the outset of his career , had been courteous in manner , and always ready to subscribe to the old Constitutions . They all knew Bro . Cuthbertson to be a 'Tyler , and an far off when he
eminent one , and doubtless the time is not will add additional lustre to his name as a C . C . Bro . Coulson would not say more in the presence of the W . M . ifor fear he should make him blush , so would conclude by asking them to drink the health of the W . M . After making a suitable response , the VV . M . gave lhe Visitors" a hearty welcome . If not up to the usual
standard of the Egyptian Lodge in point of numbers it made up for tha * in quality . Bro . Carpenter , if an " 0 stood for nothing would be like themselves , an Egyptian , but as it was he bc ' . onged to 270 . Bro . Hubbard was well known , as also WE . S Bros . Ashdown and Stephens . The W . M . said he could not say anything additional calculated to ensure a hearty reception to the toast . From what he had seenwhen
visiting other lodges , he was sure the Egyptian stood high in the esth-. ation of the Craft for the hospitable way in which they received the visitors . Bro . Isaacs and Carpenter , W . M . 270 , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the Egyptian Lodge for the very kind way in which the visitors had been received . He had had the honour of being at the lodge on previous
occasions , and was indeed pleased to witness the kindness and good feeling which always existed amongst the brethren , and trustecTtobe present on many other occasions . Bro . Ashdown also returned thanks , and said it was a good thing to visit other lodges , as it instructed brethren to become good Masons , and to learn of one another . He out the tiansand the
hoped to be able to seek Egyp , renew pleasure which he would not soon forget . Bro . Hubbard re-echoed the sentiments of the previous speakers , and Bro . Stephens spoke afterwards in acknow-C ' ^ 'The Past Masters " whom Bro . Cuthbertson characterised as the backbone of the Egyptian Lodge , were next toasted and coupled with the name of their esteemed l . f . iVl .
Bro . J . H . Coulson . . Bro . Co-lson responded to the toast in becoming terms . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . Morrison , l . P . M-. m the chair ; T C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; Clark , J . W . ; . Fromholb . J . D . ; Kendall , I . G . ; Homes W . S . ; Carter , 'PMTreas ; VV . StuartP . M . Sec ; h . Hopwood , P . P .
... . , , < G . S . B . M . cMx ., P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Cobham . P . M . ; and Longstaffe , Ty ler , lhe visitors were iBros . Car-, 24 ; Nesbit , 24 ; Banister , 1 G 4 ; Dickson , 179 ; ILangdale , 401 ; Wright , S . 3 ; Cox 15 G 3 ; Jay , 1 G . 4 ; Bull , 1 GS 1 ; Pickering , 1 G 99 ; and Nadlatid , 1744 . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Allan and Barrett were raised , Bro . Hakim passedand Messrs . Snell and Crane initiated , the
, latter ceremony , by permission of the I . P . M ., being ably performed by Bro . Cobham , P . M . The bye-laws , as revised by the committee appointed for that puupose , were approved and passed . The lod ~ e was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was ino ^ t admirably presided over by the I . P . M ., in the absence of the W . M . The usual toasts followed and a most pleasant evening was
passed . ' ' , , . . ., JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —11 ns lodge held its closing meeting for the season at the Albion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . A . G . Dodson , P . M . ( in the absenceof the VV . M . ) in the chair ; Benjamin , S . W . ; A . Martin , J . W . ; Past Masters Lewis Alexander , I . Abrahams , H . M , Levy , M . L . Alexander , O . Roberts ,
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S . L . Hickman , L . Lazarus , H . Hymans and E . P . Albert , P . G . P . Hon . Sec ; and numerous brethren . A ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . F . Deering , which was unanimously in his favour , and who was afterwards initiated into the Order ; Bro . Salinger was passed to the Second Degree ; Bros . J . Hyman and J . Isaacs were raised to the 'Third Degree . The whole of the ceremonies were ably performed by Bro . P . M . Dodson , in his usual
impressive manner . Previous to closing the lodge , P . M . Hymans rose and stated that he was deputed by the W . M . ( on behalf of the lodge ) , to present to Bro . Lewis Alexander , senior P . M ., on his retirement from the Presidency of thejoppa Benevolent Fund , a handsome clock and an illuminated address in recognition of his valuable services in that position for the past ' seven years . Bro . Hymans spoke at some length , Alexander the
eulogising the services of Bro . Lewis during many years he had been a member of the lodge ; and Bro . Lewis Alexander , in returning his heartfelt thanks was visibly affected . The lodge closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment at an early hour , the usual Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren generally appeared ro enjoy themselves very much during the evening .
UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —The opening meeting for the session was held at the Spotted Dog , Upton , on the 26 th ult ., and the weather being line , a numerous attendance of the brethren attended , and enjoyed the rural aspect , for which the above well-known hostelry is celebrated . Lodge was opened by Bro . A . Clark , W . M ., who was ably supported by Bros . W . VV .
Pearcey , S . W . ; W . Serjeant , J . W . ; J . Wayland , Treas . ; G . VV . Kowe , Hon . Sec ; G . Gieseke , S . D . ; D . Legg , J . 1 ) . ; T . E . Horley , acting as I . G . ; J . Andrews , P . M . ; A . W . Fenner , l . P . M . ; B . Picking , P . M . ; J . Stroud , W . S . ; M . H . VV . Shenvin , Org . ; C . J . Free , C Schmidt , M . Doew , VV . H . Smith , J . Morris , A . Austin , G . Hockenbocham , J . Dawson , J . Jones , F . A . Key , J .
Terry , P . M ., Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Hon . Member ; and the following visitors : Bros . VV . B . Ford , 1 S 0 ; A . W . Ellingford , W . M . S 34 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; H . Scales , 1507 ; D . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; J . Ouincey , W . M . 117 S ; J . D . Simmonds , 72 ; C . j . Davison , 77 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) . 'lhe minutes of the last regular and of an emergency
meeting were submitted and received confirmation . 'The VV . M . next proceeded to initiate two gentlemen into the Order , a ceremony he rendered in good style . Some subjects of considerable importance to the future of the lodge were discussed at great length , and one was disposed of satisfactorily , and the second held over to be discussed in another form . Throughout the debate the tone of the
brethren was noticeable as being truly Masonic . All business being at length at an end , after the usual wait whilst the room was altered to allow the brethren to sit down to supper , . that meal was heartily enjoyed , and the VV . M . having premised that he was not given to making long speeches , hut spoke what he felt was to the purpose , gave " Loyalty to the Throne and Success to the Best Interests of the Craft . "
Bro . Fenner , I . P . M ., gave in appreciative terms " The Health of the VV . M ., bro . Clark , ' who briefly responded . " The Initiates " were next honoured , Bro . Clark saying that without them lodges would in time die out . 'The Upton Lodge was fortunate in this respect , for at the emergency meeting they had admitted three gentlemen into the Order , and that afternoon had initiated two others ,
all of whom , he felt sure , by the great attention they had paid to the ceremony , were the right sort of stuff to make good Masons out of . Addressing the candidates , Bro . Clark told them when he was initiated he never dreamed it pcssib ' . e he would arrive at the proud position of VV . M . of a lodge , yet he had so succeeded , and they by hard work and nerseverance might aim at doing so , as he had .
Bro . Roberts thanked the W . M . and brethren for so kindly admitting him into the Order , and trusted that he would in time be an ornament to the Craft , and sometime hold the honourable position of W . M ., which remarks the other initiate endorsed . " The Visitors " were in turn honoured , Bro . Clark expressing the pleasure the Upton Lodge at all times felt in
honouring the toast . There was a large number present , although some had left . Of those present , some had visited the lodge before , and he hoped to see them many times . Bro . Ellingford's name was coupled with this toast . Bro . Ellingford begged to be excused making a speech , as the Upton brethren knew he could give them a song , but suggested they called upon Bro . Stephens to respond on behalf of the visitors . This was acceded to .
Bro . Clarke gave what he deemed the toast of the first importance , " The Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of the distinguised Secretary for the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons ( Bro . Terry ) , alluding to the eminent services rendered by that brother in consecrating the Upton Lodge some thirteen or fourteen years since . Bro . Clark said 13 ro . Terry being behind the scenes could tell them whether he felt proud of the lodge which he
had started , and whether it had done all it ought to have done for the Charities . He felt that in the past as much had not been done as he should have liked , but he felt a new state of things was inaugurated , and that with thehelp of the brethren , and their kind co-operation , the Upton Lodge should not be behindhand in its support of the Three Institutions , which held so strong a claim upon the sympathies of the Craft . Bro . Terry responded in his usual able and effective
manner . "The Officers" were also honoured , and after being replied to , the Tyler ' s toast was given , and at an early hour the brethren separated , many of them enjoying a ride home to town under a beautiful and cloudless sky .
HEMMING LODGE ( No . 1512 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was convened on the 27 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel , Hampton . Among those in attendance were Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , acting VV . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Walls ; | . VV . Hiscox , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . Moudy , | . W .: ii \
Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Treas . ; | . C . Jessett , P . M ., acting S . D . ; Davey , J . D . ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . ; | . Chilcot ' t , E . Russell , G . Rainsford , C . Wordley , and G . Phillips . T he visitors were Bros . Webb and Harrison , 569 ; and Handel , 1 G 5 G . Apologies for ncnattendance were read from the VV . M . and Bros . T . VV . Ockcnden , I . P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; and others .
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The ballot was then taken upon behalf Mr . A . A . St . Vincent Rich , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most ably initiated into Craft mysteries by VV . Bro . VV . Hammond . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were given and responded to . 1 he remainder of the short interval left to the brethren was agreeably diversified by the vocal exertions of several of the brethren .
SAMSON LODGE ( No . 166 S ) . —The last meeting of the season was held on Tuesday at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , Bro . VV . T . Lover , VV . M ., in the chair . Though the lodge is more select than strong in numbers , there was a goodly muster of brethren , who derived great pleasure from Bro . Lover's masterly working of the Third Degree , in the raising of Bro . Kingsbury , and his
impressive rendering of the installation ceremony , when Bro . Ochse was duly inducted into the chair of King Solomon . The W . M . appointed as officers Bros . Aarons , S . W . ; Ouincey , J . W . ; M . I ) . Loewenstark , P . M ., Treas . B . U . Barnett , P . M ., Sec ; Williams , S . D . ; VV . J , Cooper , J . D . ; Moses , I . G . ; Casperd , D . C ; Rudderforth , P . M ., W . S . ; Kingsbury , Org . ; and Oberdaffa . ler
Ty . 'The brethren subsequently entertained their numerous visitors at banquet , when the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were properly honoured ; and the retiring VV . M ., who has been especially popular during his year of office , was presented with a handsome jewel . Some pleasant harmony was contributed by Bros . Kin ^ s-
busy , Rudderforth , Cooper , Morby , and others , and it was late before the company separated . Among the visitors were Bros . Albert , P . G . P . iSS , 1017-Myers , W . M . 1 S 5 ; De Silva , VV . M . 205 ; Preedam , 1 G 9 ; Harfeld , 1 S 5 ; Hirsch , iSS ; Hogard , 205 ; Field , 717 ; Blum , 1017 ; Bell , 117 S ; Clark , 117 S ; Morey , 117 S ; Stroud , 1227 ; and others .
ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1 S 27 ) . —The ordi . nary meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Bro . Frank Green , W . M ., presiding . In the absence oi Bro . Wildey Wright , who was detainecfat the law courts , the Senior Warden ' s chair was filled in a most able manner by Bro . Major Sewell , P . G . S . Bro . G . N . Johnson , C . C , P . M ., acted as J . W . Bro . L . F . Littell !
I . P . M ., was greeted with cheers when he entered the lodge clothed in the purple of Grand Lod ge . A resolution of congratulation was ordered to be entered in the minutes relative to the honours conferred upon two of the members by the Grand Master . Bro . The Rev . J . G . Scott was raised to the degree of a Master Mason , the W . M . wording the ceremony in a most impressive way . Bro . Major E . T . Rodney Wilde was afterwards passed to the Second Degree , ht
Bro . Henry Wrig , J . D ., acting as > . D . It was announced that Bro . the Lord Mayor , J . G . W ., had accepted an invitation from the lodge to visit them in state . VVe shall hope to give an account of this event later on . Under the presidency of the W . M ., the brethren afore-mentioned , and Bros . Whiddington , H . Squire , C . C , Steward ; E . Garnet Man , I . G . ; J . Jackson ; and J . C . Turner , Secretary , sat down to a plain dinner , when a most agreeable evening was passed .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on the Sth inst ., at the Castle Hotel , Bro . Capt . E . VV . Hennah , R . N ., W . M ., presiding , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Arthur Wells , l . P . M . ; VV . Glenister P . M . ; Charles M . Norris , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; Frederick Rossiter , P . M . ; J . Pierce , S . W . ; F . G . WoodSec . Geo .
, ; Wellerd , Treas . ; F . Plowman , S . D . ; J . Bray , acting J . D . ; H . F . Crossthwaite , I . G . ; J . Puttick , Chap . ; F . H . Hallett , Org . ; R . J . Reed , Steward ; Leslie , Tyler ; Geo . Gaze , F . Duke , Walter Hudson , George Roddis , Henry Gloyns , Markwick , Wilson , Chandler , Henry Kimm , 1184 ( Freemason ); and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of last
meeting were submitted and duly confirmed . Bro . H . D . Hunter was then tested as a candidate for passing , and having proved his efficiency , the ceremony of that Degree was worked by the W . M ., Bro . Capt . Hennah , after which he explained the tracing board in a most able manner . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — The last regular meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . R . B . Cater , VV . M ., supported by Bros . Radway , [ . P . M ., P . G . S . VV . ; Past Masters , Rubie , P . P . G . J . W . ; Ph . Braham , P . P . G . Org . ; F . VVilkinson , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; R . Peel Floyd , P . P . G . Re < r . : Ashlev
P . P . G . W . and 1 reas . ; T . Wilton , P . P . G . I . VV . and D . of C ; Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , and P . M . 43 , 95 S ; Mercer , S . W . ; Murlis , J . W . ; Holmes , Sec ; Ames , S . D . ; VV . Peach , J . D . ; J . Wilton , I . G . ; Gregory , Stwd . ; Bigivood , Tyler . There was a good attendance of members , and the following were present as visitors : Bros . Butterlield , S . W . 10 S 5 ; F . VV . le
Ding , S . D . 90 G ; C B . Smith , 53 ; S . T . Steel , P . M . 30 S ; and VV . Clements , G 05 . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed , as were also those of the Lodge of Instruction . The W . M . announced that he and the l . P . M . had attended the last meeting of Grand Lodge , with many other Somerset Masons , in compliment to Bro . R . C Else , the respected
u . f . u . M ., on Ins receiving a collar as Grand Deacon , an honour he had so well earned by his unremitting labours in the Craft , especially in regard to the Masonic Charities . He called on the l . P . M . to read abetter from Bro . E . T . Payne , Past Grand Deacon and Prov . Grand 'Treas ., which having- been done , the W . M . concluded by proposing the following resolution : "The officers and brethren of the
Royal Cumberland Lodge desire to express to Bio . R . C . Else , the D . P . G . M . of this Province , their great gratification that the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H , the Prince of Wales , has been pleased to confer on him the distinguished rank of a Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of England , and to express the hope that Bro . Else may be spared
many years to wear the collar which his Masonic labours and great zeal for the charities have so deservedly earned . " This was seconded by Bro . Ashley , supported by Bro . D - Hopkins , and carried by acclamation . The last named brother cxpressd his delight that at last Grand honours had been liberally conferred on several Prov . Masons of high standing , explaining that it had been the custom to restrict