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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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VILLIERS LODGE ( No . 1194 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at Twickenham , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., when all the oflficers attended punctually , viz .. Bros . Plimsaul , W . M . ; Cross , S . W . ; Fisher , J . W . ; Steel , P . M ., Treas . ; Dodd , P . M ., Sec ; Gambull , S . D . ; Gilby , j . D . j Vincent , I . G . j Edward Monson , D . C ; Foot , W . S . j and T . L . Green , P . M . There were also
present Bros . Thomas , Pearce , Stamp , P . Monson , and Cannon , 1329 . Bro . Backhouse was duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order . A donation of one guinea was voted to the Hervey Memorial Fund , and other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren dined under the presidency of the W . M . A very enjoyable evening was spent , enlivened by the harmony of the brethren .
NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) - —An emergency meeting was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Saturday last , the " call " being for two sharp , when a fair number of members and visitors entered an appearance . The Worshipful Master , Bro . IErnest E . Smith , was supported by Bros . W . Cowley , S . W . ; George Harrison , P . M . 1260 , acting as J . W . ; E . H . Thiellay , I . P . M ., P . P .
G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; Walter Simmons , P . M ., Sec ; T . Grummant , J . W ., acting as S . D . j F . Cash , I . G . j Rev . James Sturdec , Chap . ; A . B . Church , Tyler ; J . Moss , J . D . Graham , J . H . Meyer , H . Hayes , and F . Edmonds , members ; Bros .. Riechelmann , P . M . 515 ( a distinguished brother who has done good Masonic service in Malta ); George Harrison , P . M . ' 1260 , ( on a visit from New York );
Thankfull Sturdee , 147 , and A . G . Thiselton , 1599 . Lodge was opened , and Bro . Edmonds was passed to the Second Degree . Bros . J . H . Meyeriand H . Hayes ) were then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . with due solemnity . Bro . Grummant as Deacon distinguished himself in the office he ' quitted on promotion , at the last installation meeting . The W . M . then closed the lodge in due form .
Train was then taken to Charing Cross , and a dozen of brethren sat down to a capital dinner at Mons . Philippe ' s , the Hotel Cavour , Leicester-square , who had been " wired " from the Ship at short notice to prepare for the party . The bretiuen were unanimous in the expression of a favourable opinion as to M . Philippe ' s excellent catering , of which some of them had , however , had previous proofs at the last audit
dinner which was held at this establishment . The toasts were " cut , " but Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., gave "The Health of the W . M . " in felicitous terms , and Bro . Smith replied , tacking on to his remarks "The Health of the Visitors , " to which Bros . G . Harrison , P . M ., Riechclmann , P . M ., and Thiselton individually responded . The brethren separated before midnight on excellent terms with themselves .
WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 70 O ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the aboye lodge took place on Friday , the Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , under the presidency of Bro . Captain E . Sweny , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Otrmr . Donally , P . M . j J . Black , S . W . j Major G . Gordon , J . W . ; K . Denton , P . M ., Sec . ;
G . C . Mathams , S . D . ; Otrmr . J . G . Sculley , J . D . ; O . Weiss . I . G . ; J . Harris , T . Alexander , Dr . H . Bernays , K . Ugland , T . Peake , H . De Grey , E . Riddle , C . Allen , P . M . Bcrkhampsted Lodge , & c , and C . Jolly , 913 and I . G . 1472 ( Freemason ) . The minuteshaving been passed , the ballot was taken for Bros . W . F . Catchside , 10 G 3 , and George Busbridgc as joining members , and the result was unanimous . Bro .
Riddle was then raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . Certain notices of motion were then given relative to the business of thc lodge , and several candidates for both initiation and joining were proposed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . De Grey's , the Freemasons' Hotel , where dinner was partaken of , and thc rest of the evening ( there beingno toasts given at this lodge ) passed in conversation and harmony .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . T . C . Robinson , W . M ., in thc chair . There was no business on the agenda , and after confirming the minutes of ordinary and emergency meetings , the proclamations were put , when Bro . W . 1 ' .
Lamonby , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., moved a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . G . J . McKay , P . M . 129 , P . G . S . W ., for his kind efforts in securing the election of the son of the late Bro . H . P . Wicks into thc Boys' School . The motion was seconded by the W . M ., and unanimously agreed to , alter which the lodge was closed .
WALTHAM NEW TOWN . —King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Britannia Hotel , under the piesidency of our worthy Bro . J . Knight , thc W . M . There was a fair muster considering the holiday time , the brethren present being Bros . James Knight , W . M . ; John Fisher , S . W . ; W . Bradstock , J . W . ; I .. West , P . P . G . D ., P . M . and 'IVeas . ; J . K . Young ,
P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Gilbert , P . M ., P . P . G . JAV . ; T . Reilly , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; W . A . Rogers , I . G . ; W . A . Sproat , Org . ; Lewis and Holdsworth , W . Stwds ; Cockscdge , Cooke , Robin , Sampson , and Davies , visitors ; Thomas , Tyler . The principal business was to raise Bro . Cockscdge , who passed the usual examination in a highly creditable manner . The W . M . performed the ceremony of raising this brother in most
excellent style , eliciting a high encomium from experienced P . M . ' s for thc able manner in which he performed the ceremony and also the other duties of the lodge . Some routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to spend a social hour , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and a pleasant evening came to a close at an early hour , as many of the brethren lived some distance away . NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1 72 ) . —The last meeting of the members of this lodge
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before the summer vacation took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Three Crowns , Bro . E . West ' s comfortable hostelry , and was well attended , although not so full as we have seen it . Thc W . M ., Bro . W . J . Burgess , was in thc chair , and amongst those present were Bros . Dr . W . Vance , I . P . M . ; E . West , P . M . ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . ; J . A . Elder , S . W . ; V . J . Holloway , J . W . ; J . Ives , P . M . and
Sec ; A . W . Ives , J . D . ; Mat Sherwin , Org . ; A . W . Page , P . M . Tyler ; T . Brightmore , J . Baker , J . Dawsett , J . C . Rudd , J . Paul , J . Brightmore , H . Alnder , P . M . S 52 , C . Jolly , I . G . ( Freemason ) and others . After the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bros . Baker and Brightmore were raised to the Sublime Degree , and Bro . J . Arnold was passed to the
Second Degree . The cases of two poor and distressed brethren were then taken into consideration , and grants voted from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge for their immediate necessities . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a neat little cold collation , and on their return to the social board did honour to thc usual loyal , Masonic , and
complimentary toasts , which were interspersed with some excellent singing . A great treat was offered the brethren by Bro . Baker , who played one of Bach's " Sonatas" on the violin in a finished and most artistic style , and also a selection afterwards . The whole of the proceedings were most enjoyable , and the highest encomiums were passed from all present on the admirable working of the W . M . in the Second and Third Degrees .
BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge , previous to the summer vacation , took place at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The chair was taken by Bro . J . P . McArthur , W . M ., P . M . 10 S 6 , P . Z . ( ex-Mayor ) , at 6 . 30 p . m . There were present Bros . W . H . Clemmey , P . M . ( acting as S . W . ); W . R . Brewster , J . W . ; Robt . Scott , S ' . D . j
Robt . Harley , J . D . ; Job Clarke , I . G . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Harold Wyatt , P . M ., Sec ; J . Piatt , Steward ; Richard Brown , P . M . 241 , P . G . T ., Asst . Steward j J . P . Bryan , S . W . 1035 , Org . ; W . Blake , Tylerj R . E . Mitton , W . C . Fane , Leo W . Hayes , Jas . Purvis , Edward Griffiths , J . E . E . Ainsworth , las . Pennington , H . Pennington , Dr . Herbert Taylor , Jos . Musker , Robert A . Hough , P . S . W . j B . Hands , and Jas . Roberts .
The visitors present were Bros . R . W . Chatham , 1356 ; ] . Tweedy , 175 G ; John Wells , P . M . 7 S 0 , P . P . G . D . C , P . 2 _ , Sic ; J . F . Gould , 594 ; Alfred Watcrhouse , 5 S 0 J John Latta , S . W . 241 ; A . Bucknall , J . W . 667 j J . Gricrson , S . W . 175 G ; and Joseph Buxton , 1756 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and a candidate balloted for and accepted . The
W . M . then proceeded to pass Bro . Jos . Musker to the Degree of Fellow Craft , which ceremony he performed in worthily Masonic manner . Bro . J . P . Bryan , b y request of the W . M ., explained thc working tools . The W . M . then rose , and , visibly affected , said he had a most painful duty to perform . They had the day before committed to the tomb the mortal remains of one very dear to the
brethren of No . 1473 , and well and worthily known to all present—their departed Bro . Richard Roberts , P . M . He need not tell them of his fidelity , assiduity , efficiency , and kindness of heart . These , and many other endearing traits , were well known to them all , and anything he could say would be inadequate to express his ( the W . M . 's ) feelings or those of the brethren . He would , therefore ,
conclude by proposing a letter of condolence to be sent to the widow of their late brother , as some small assurance of their sympathy in the great loss she had sustained . Bro . ibbs , P . M ., briefly seconded the proposition , which was carried nem . con . Bro . Harold Wyatt , P . M ., said he had also a sorrowful task to perform . They all knew how steadilv and arduously their late brother was wont to
work in the cause of the Charities , and particularly in that great Institution thc West Lancashire Educational . Bro . Roberts had been their Steward in connection with that Charity j and he would propose that the list he had left behind should be filled up by the brethren , and forwarded in memoriam . This was at once agreed to . Bro . R . * Hough proposed a gentleman for initiation , and the
W . M . a brother for joining . I he sum of four guineas was granted to two deserving cases of distress , brought forward by Bro . R . E . Mitton and Bro . Bucknall ( 067 ) respectively . "Hearty good wishes" were tendered , after which thc lodge was closed in solemn form . At refreshment the W . M . gave the toast of "The Mcmorv of our departed Brother , " ( which was drunk in
silence , and Bro . John Duncan , jun ., P . M ., W . M . I 547 > thanked the brethren . He said Bro . Roberts and himself had been associated in business for years j they were initiated together , and assisted each other in going through the chair . He could not express how keenly he individually felt tlie loss of Bro . Roberts , and he hoped they would excuse him . He concluded by thanking the brethren on behalf of thc bereaved widow and family for their kindness
in attending the funeral in such numbers , an unexpected mark of sympathy which had touched them very much . Bro . Duncan , who had only been present a very short time , then retired . The usual toasts and music were dispensed with in deference to the W . M . ' s wishes on this occasion , but a very pleasant hour was spent before breaking up . There seems every prospect of 1473 prospering during the current year under the genial guidance of Bro . McArthur .
ANGLESEY . —St . Eleth Lodge ( No . 1488 ) . — At the last meeting of this lodge , held at the Castle Hotel , Amlwch , a portrait in oil of Bro . W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., the D . P . G . M . of North Wales and Shropshire , was formally presented to thc lodge by the artist , Bro . J . D . Mercier , Arcville , Chester . The D . P . G . M ., who is in his Ssth year , and is as active and energetic as ever in the discharge of his Masonic and public duties , made a suitable
acknowledgment of the presentation , and gave an interesting retrospect of his Masonic life and of the progress made by the Craft in North Wales . At the close of the lodge , a banquet was served , Bio . Hughes being the caterer . Bro . JamesSmith , W . M ., presided , the other Anglesey Lodges being represented hy Bro . F . Jones , W . M . Aylesey ( Llangefni ) , Bro . Weston , W . M . St . Cybi ( Holyhead ) , and other members .
NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles ' -street , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., under the gavel of the W . M ., Bro . A . Bullard ,
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amid much gloom consequent upon the death of Bro * S . J . S . Carman , the respected Treasurer , whose obituary will be found in another column . Bro . Carman had accustomed himself for several years past to seat himself in a certain position of the lodge , and the chair vacated ^ by him was draped in black with his collar of office thrown over it , and the desire seemed universal to show every
feeling of regret possibleat the loss sustained . The VV . M . was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . D . Mannings , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; John Harper , S . W . ; George B . Jay , J . W . ; Donald G . Gaul ( in consequence of the absence of Bro . S . J . Carman , the deceased Treasurer's son ) , . acting S . D . j Charles Barnes , J . D . j M . J . Bailey , I . G . j George Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., ; Organist ,- and E . Hollidge ,
Tyler . In addition there were present Bros . F . B . Quinton , P . M ., P . P . A . D . C , P . G . R . ; Ortrmr . F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . j T . J . Mackley , P . M ~ P . P . G . A . D . C . j Thomas Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j Thos . Isley , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Jesse Wcyer , P . G . Steward ; E . C . Stevens , J . Hosken , Woodhouse , T . W . Wolveridge , C . W . Bacon , A . N . Mann , Warner , Holland , J . Hoborough , E . Howard ,
R . W . Tidnam , H . G . Chalker , Smith , John Cox , E . Ellis , and several others . Among the visitors were Bros . A . F . Mann , P . G . O . Suffolk j S . H . Page , 591 j George Green , S 07 ; Jacob Batch , and others . Bro . George Brittain then rose and proposed in the most feeling terms that the following resolution should be recorded , and a copy thereof forwarded to the widow and
family of the deceased brother , which was seconded by the W . M .: " The W . M . ( Bro . A . Bullard ) , officers , and brethren of Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , record with much sorrow the sudden death of their worthy and respected Treasurer , Bro . S . J . S . Carman , who was one of the Trustees of the lodge , and who for the last seven years has held the high honour of holding thc important and responsible post
of Treasurer thereof . In offering their sincere sympathy to Mrs . Carman , the brethren humbly trust that the G . A . O . T . U . may be graciously pleased to comfort and support the bereaved family in this their hour of great trial and affliction . " This was unanimously adopted . Bro . George
Brittain was then unanimously elected Treasurer of the lodge . Bro . J . Hosken , D . J . Gaul , and J . Weyerwere unanimously elected Auditors for the ensuing year . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in solemn manner . There was no social board .
INSTRUCTION . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual meeting of this young but rising lodge of instruction was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Grapes , St . Thomas ' s-street , Borough , when a large number of the members assembled to hear the ceremonies of consecration and installation worked by Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W .
Herts , P . M ., fire . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . C . W . Hudson , W . M . 1 540 ; A . Faija , I . P . M . 1540 ; F . Croaker , W . M . Tranquility ; C . Graham , S . D . 1540 j Stevens , 1540 j Eveniss , 1540 ; Routh , 1540 ; Eicke , 1540 ; Duffield , Moorcroft , Harnett , Plummer , Pierpoint , Rhem , Jacobs , Roberts , Milward , J . Abbott , Young , Recknell , J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex ,- John
Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middlesex j Nichols , P . P . G . P . Kent j Harper , P . M . ; Brown , P . M . ; Moore , P . M . ; E . Jacobs , P . M . ; H . C Ball , P . M . ; and R . Taylor , P . M . Thc ceremony was rendered in a very impressive manner , Bro . C . . W . Hudson being installed , and appointing and investing his ofiicers in the usual manner . On the W . M . resuming the lodge to the First Degree , Bros . James Terry
and J . Mason were unanimously voted honorary members . Bro . Terry returned thanks , and said he had great pleasure in coming and assisting the brethren in that young lodge , and anything he could do to further their interest he would . Several brethren were proposed as joining members , and " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , which was well
served by Bro . C . W . Cole , the worthy host . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and drank ; also " The Health of the W . M ., " " Success to the Chaucer Lodge of Instruction , " . "The Visiting Brethren , " and "The Masonic Institutions" were cordially received , and duly acknowledged . Some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Mibvard , Taylor , and Cole , and the brethren separated after having spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A numerously attended meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant . Bro . Gayton occupied the W . M . 's chair , and Bro . Sudlow acted as Preceptor . After the ceremony of initiation had been rehearsed , Bro . Sudlow called thc attention of the lodge to two letters which had appeared in the Freemason of April 23 rd and 30 th , one headed "Young Instructors , "
and signed a" Past Master , " the other headed " A Query , and signed "Observer . " After these letters had been read to the lodge by the Secretary , the following resolution was unanimously passed : " That the lodge desires to record the eminently satisfactory manner in which Bro . Sudlow has discharged his duties as Preceptor of this 'lodge , and to express their entire satisfaction in the ability he has shown in fulfilling thc duties of that office . "
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BRITISH CHAPTER ( No . 8 ) . —This chapter met at the Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the 6 th inst . There were present Comps . William Chubb , M . E . Z . ; F . Green , H . j J . Astler Bloxam , J . j Sir John B . Monckton , P . Z ., P . p . ; Griffiths , P . Z . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . S . D ., P . Z . j Nettleship , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . ; Peter de L . Long , P . G . S ., P . Z . ; John Messent , P . Z . ; T . Mullens , P . G .
D . C ; and many other members of the chapter . Amongst the visitors were Comps . Rucker , P . G . S . ; Levander , P . G . S . ; and Fenn , P . G . D . C . Bro . Herman Curtis was exalted a companion of the Order by the M . E . Z . in the most able manner . The M . E . Z ., preparatory to the closing of the chapter , said he had a
very pleasing duty to perform , by way of supplement to that which he had the honour of performing on a somewhat recent occasion . He referred to the February meeting of their chapter , when he , as the representative of the companions , had the great pleasure of presenting to their excellent and estimable Comp . Sir John B . Monckton . his
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VILLIERS LODGE ( No . 1194 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at Twickenham , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., when all the oflficers attended punctually , viz .. Bros . Plimsaul , W . M . ; Cross , S . W . ; Fisher , J . W . ; Steel , P . M ., Treas . ; Dodd , P . M ., Sec ; Gambull , S . D . ; Gilby , j . D . j Vincent , I . G . j Edward Monson , D . C ; Foot , W . S . j and T . L . Green , P . M . There were also
present Bros . Thomas , Pearce , Stamp , P . Monson , and Cannon , 1329 . Bro . Backhouse was duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order . A donation of one guinea was voted to the Hervey Memorial Fund , and other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren dined under the presidency of the W . M . A very enjoyable evening was spent , enlivened by the harmony of the brethren .
NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) - —An emergency meeting was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Saturday last , the " call " being for two sharp , when a fair number of members and visitors entered an appearance . The Worshipful Master , Bro . IErnest E . Smith , was supported by Bros . W . Cowley , S . W . ; George Harrison , P . M . 1260 , acting as J . W . ; E . H . Thiellay , I . P . M ., P . P .
G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; Walter Simmons , P . M ., Sec ; T . Grummant , J . W ., acting as S . D . j F . Cash , I . G . j Rev . James Sturdec , Chap . ; A . B . Church , Tyler ; J . Moss , J . D . Graham , J . H . Meyer , H . Hayes , and F . Edmonds , members ; Bros .. Riechelmann , P . M . 515 ( a distinguished brother who has done good Masonic service in Malta ); George Harrison , P . M . ' 1260 , ( on a visit from New York );
Thankfull Sturdee , 147 , and A . G . Thiselton , 1599 . Lodge was opened , and Bro . Edmonds was passed to the Second Degree . Bros . J . H . Meyeriand H . Hayes ) were then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . with due solemnity . Bro . Grummant as Deacon distinguished himself in the office he ' quitted on promotion , at the last installation meeting . The W . M . then closed the lodge in due form .
Train was then taken to Charing Cross , and a dozen of brethren sat down to a capital dinner at Mons . Philippe ' s , the Hotel Cavour , Leicester-square , who had been " wired " from the Ship at short notice to prepare for the party . The bretiuen were unanimous in the expression of a favourable opinion as to M . Philippe ' s excellent catering , of which some of them had , however , had previous proofs at the last audit
dinner which was held at this establishment . The toasts were " cut , " but Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., gave "The Health of the W . M . " in felicitous terms , and Bro . Smith replied , tacking on to his remarks "The Health of the Visitors , " to which Bros . G . Harrison , P . M ., Riechclmann , P . M ., and Thiselton individually responded . The brethren separated before midnight on excellent terms with themselves .
WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 70 O ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the aboye lodge took place on Friday , the Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , under the presidency of Bro . Captain E . Sweny , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Otrmr . Donally , P . M . j J . Black , S . W . j Major G . Gordon , J . W . ; K . Denton , P . M ., Sec . ;
G . C . Mathams , S . D . ; Otrmr . J . G . Sculley , J . D . ; O . Weiss . I . G . ; J . Harris , T . Alexander , Dr . H . Bernays , K . Ugland , T . Peake , H . De Grey , E . Riddle , C . Allen , P . M . Bcrkhampsted Lodge , & c , and C . Jolly , 913 and I . G . 1472 ( Freemason ) . The minuteshaving been passed , the ballot was taken for Bros . W . F . Catchside , 10 G 3 , and George Busbridgc as joining members , and the result was unanimous . Bro .
Riddle was then raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . Certain notices of motion were then given relative to the business of thc lodge , and several candidates for both initiation and joining were proposed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . De Grey's , the Freemasons' Hotel , where dinner was partaken of , and thc rest of the evening ( there beingno toasts given at this lodge ) passed in conversation and harmony .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . T . C . Robinson , W . M ., in thc chair . There was no business on the agenda , and after confirming the minutes of ordinary and emergency meetings , the proclamations were put , when Bro . W . 1 ' .
Lamonby , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., moved a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . G . J . McKay , P . M . 129 , P . G . S . W ., for his kind efforts in securing the election of the son of the late Bro . H . P . Wicks into thc Boys' School . The motion was seconded by the W . M ., and unanimously agreed to , alter which the lodge was closed .
WALTHAM NEW TOWN . —King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Britannia Hotel , under the piesidency of our worthy Bro . J . Knight , thc W . M . There was a fair muster considering the holiday time , the brethren present being Bros . James Knight , W . M . ; John Fisher , S . W . ; W . Bradstock , J . W . ; I .. West , P . P . G . D ., P . M . and 'IVeas . ; J . K . Young ,
P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Gilbert , P . M ., P . P . G . JAV . ; T . Reilly , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; W . A . Rogers , I . G . ; W . A . Sproat , Org . ; Lewis and Holdsworth , W . Stwds ; Cockscdge , Cooke , Robin , Sampson , and Davies , visitors ; Thomas , Tyler . The principal business was to raise Bro . Cockscdge , who passed the usual examination in a highly creditable manner . The W . M . performed the ceremony of raising this brother in most
excellent style , eliciting a high encomium from experienced P . M . ' s for thc able manner in which he performed the ceremony and also the other duties of the lodge . Some routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to spend a social hour , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and a pleasant evening came to a close at an early hour , as many of the brethren lived some distance away . NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1 72 ) . —The last meeting of the members of this lodge
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before the summer vacation took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Three Crowns , Bro . E . West ' s comfortable hostelry , and was well attended , although not so full as we have seen it . Thc W . M ., Bro . W . J . Burgess , was in thc chair , and amongst those present were Bros . Dr . W . Vance , I . P . M . ; E . West , P . M . ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M . ; J . A . Elder , S . W . ; V . J . Holloway , J . W . ; J . Ives , P . M . and
Sec ; A . W . Ives , J . D . ; Mat Sherwin , Org . ; A . W . Page , P . M . Tyler ; T . Brightmore , J . Baker , J . Dawsett , J . C . Rudd , J . Paul , J . Brightmore , H . Alnder , P . M . S 52 , C . Jolly , I . G . ( Freemason ) and others . After the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Bros . Baker and Brightmore were raised to the Sublime Degree , and Bro . J . Arnold was passed to the
Second Degree . The cases of two poor and distressed brethren were then taken into consideration , and grants voted from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge for their immediate necessities . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a neat little cold collation , and on their return to the social board did honour to thc usual loyal , Masonic , and
complimentary toasts , which were interspersed with some excellent singing . A great treat was offered the brethren by Bro . Baker , who played one of Bach's " Sonatas" on the violin in a finished and most artistic style , and also a selection afterwards . The whole of the proceedings were most enjoyable , and the highest encomiums were passed from all present on the admirable working of the W . M . in the Second and Third Degrees .
BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge , previous to the summer vacation , took place at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The chair was taken by Bro . J . P . McArthur , W . M ., P . M . 10 S 6 , P . Z . ( ex-Mayor ) , at 6 . 30 p . m . There were present Bros . W . H . Clemmey , P . M . ( acting as S . W . ); W . R . Brewster , J . W . ; Robt . Scott , S ' . D . j
Robt . Harley , J . D . ; Job Clarke , I . G . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Harold Wyatt , P . M ., Sec ; J . Piatt , Steward ; Richard Brown , P . M . 241 , P . G . T ., Asst . Steward j J . P . Bryan , S . W . 1035 , Org . ; W . Blake , Tylerj R . E . Mitton , W . C . Fane , Leo W . Hayes , Jas . Purvis , Edward Griffiths , J . E . E . Ainsworth , las . Pennington , H . Pennington , Dr . Herbert Taylor , Jos . Musker , Robert A . Hough , P . S . W . j B . Hands , and Jas . Roberts .
The visitors present were Bros . R . W . Chatham , 1356 ; ] . Tweedy , 175 G ; John Wells , P . M . 7 S 0 , P . P . G . D . C , P . 2 _ , Sic ; J . F . Gould , 594 ; Alfred Watcrhouse , 5 S 0 J John Latta , S . W . 241 ; A . Bucknall , J . W . 667 j J . Gricrson , S . W . 175 G ; and Joseph Buxton , 1756 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and a candidate balloted for and accepted . The
W . M . then proceeded to pass Bro . Jos . Musker to the Degree of Fellow Craft , which ceremony he performed in worthily Masonic manner . Bro . J . P . Bryan , b y request of the W . M ., explained thc working tools . The W . M . then rose , and , visibly affected , said he had a most painful duty to perform . They had the day before committed to the tomb the mortal remains of one very dear to the
brethren of No . 1473 , and well and worthily known to all present—their departed Bro . Richard Roberts , P . M . He need not tell them of his fidelity , assiduity , efficiency , and kindness of heart . These , and many other endearing traits , were well known to them all , and anything he could say would be inadequate to express his ( the W . M . 's ) feelings or those of the brethren . He would , therefore ,
conclude by proposing a letter of condolence to be sent to the widow of their late brother , as some small assurance of their sympathy in the great loss she had sustained . Bro . ibbs , P . M ., briefly seconded the proposition , which was carried nem . con . Bro . Harold Wyatt , P . M ., said he had also a sorrowful task to perform . They all knew how steadilv and arduously their late brother was wont to
work in the cause of the Charities , and particularly in that great Institution thc West Lancashire Educational . Bro . Roberts had been their Steward in connection with that Charity j and he would propose that the list he had left behind should be filled up by the brethren , and forwarded in memoriam . This was at once agreed to . Bro . R . * Hough proposed a gentleman for initiation , and the
W . M . a brother for joining . I he sum of four guineas was granted to two deserving cases of distress , brought forward by Bro . R . E . Mitton and Bro . Bucknall ( 067 ) respectively . "Hearty good wishes" were tendered , after which thc lodge was closed in solemn form . At refreshment the W . M . gave the toast of "The Mcmorv of our departed Brother , " ( which was drunk in
silence , and Bro . John Duncan , jun ., P . M ., W . M . I 547 > thanked the brethren . He said Bro . Roberts and himself had been associated in business for years j they were initiated together , and assisted each other in going through the chair . He could not express how keenly he individually felt tlie loss of Bro . Roberts , and he hoped they would excuse him . He concluded by thanking the brethren on behalf of thc bereaved widow and family for their kindness
in attending the funeral in such numbers , an unexpected mark of sympathy which had touched them very much . Bro . Duncan , who had only been present a very short time , then retired . The usual toasts and music were dispensed with in deference to the W . M . ' s wishes on this occasion , but a very pleasant hour was spent before breaking up . There seems every prospect of 1473 prospering during the current year under the genial guidance of Bro . McArthur .
ANGLESEY . —St . Eleth Lodge ( No . 1488 ) . — At the last meeting of this lodge , held at the Castle Hotel , Amlwch , a portrait in oil of Bro . W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., the D . P . G . M . of North Wales and Shropshire , was formally presented to thc lodge by the artist , Bro . J . D . Mercier , Arcville , Chester . The D . P . G . M ., who is in his Ssth year , and is as active and energetic as ever in the discharge of his Masonic and public duties , made a suitable
acknowledgment of the presentation , and gave an interesting retrospect of his Masonic life and of the progress made by the Craft in North Wales . At the close of the lodge , a banquet was served , Bio . Hughes being the caterer . Bro . JamesSmith , W . M ., presided , the other Anglesey Lodges being represented hy Bro . F . Jones , W . M . Aylesey ( Llangefni ) , Bro . Weston , W . M . St . Cybi ( Holyhead ) , and other members .
NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles ' -street , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., under the gavel of the W . M ., Bro . A . Bullard ,
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amid much gloom consequent upon the death of Bro * S . J . S . Carman , the respected Treasurer , whose obituary will be found in another column . Bro . Carman had accustomed himself for several years past to seat himself in a certain position of the lodge , and the chair vacated ^ by him was draped in black with his collar of office thrown over it , and the desire seemed universal to show every
feeling of regret possibleat the loss sustained . The VV . M . was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . D . Mannings , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; John Harper , S . W . ; George B . Jay , J . W . ; Donald G . Gaul ( in consequence of the absence of Bro . S . J . Carman , the deceased Treasurer's son ) , . acting S . D . j Charles Barnes , J . D . j M . J . Bailey , I . G . j George Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., ; Organist ,- and E . Hollidge ,
Tyler . In addition there were present Bros . F . B . Quinton , P . M ., P . P . A . D . C , P . G . R . ; Ortrmr . F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . j T . J . Mackley , P . M ~ P . P . G . A . D . C . j Thomas Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j Thos . Isley , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; Jesse Wcyer , P . G . Steward ; E . C . Stevens , J . Hosken , Woodhouse , T . W . Wolveridge , C . W . Bacon , A . N . Mann , Warner , Holland , J . Hoborough , E . Howard ,
R . W . Tidnam , H . G . Chalker , Smith , John Cox , E . Ellis , and several others . Among the visitors were Bros . A . F . Mann , P . G . O . Suffolk j S . H . Page , 591 j George Green , S 07 ; Jacob Batch , and others . Bro . George Brittain then rose and proposed in the most feeling terms that the following resolution should be recorded , and a copy thereof forwarded to the widow and
family of the deceased brother , which was seconded by the W . M .: " The W . M . ( Bro . A . Bullard ) , officers , and brethren of Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , record with much sorrow the sudden death of their worthy and respected Treasurer , Bro . S . J . S . Carman , who was one of the Trustees of the lodge , and who for the last seven years has held the high honour of holding thc important and responsible post
of Treasurer thereof . In offering their sincere sympathy to Mrs . Carman , the brethren humbly trust that the G . A . O . T . U . may be graciously pleased to comfort and support the bereaved family in this their hour of great trial and affliction . " This was unanimously adopted . Bro . George
Brittain was then unanimously elected Treasurer of the lodge . Bro . J . Hosken , D . J . Gaul , and J . Weyerwere unanimously elected Auditors for the ensuing year . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in solemn manner . There was no social board .
INSTRUCTION . CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual meeting of this young but rising lodge of instruction was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Grapes , St . Thomas ' s-street , Borough , when a large number of the members assembled to hear the ceremonies of consecration and installation worked by Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W .
Herts , P . M ., fire . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . C . W . Hudson , W . M . 1 540 ; A . Faija , I . P . M . 1540 ; F . Croaker , W . M . Tranquility ; C . Graham , S . D . 1540 j Stevens , 1540 j Eveniss , 1540 ; Routh , 1540 ; Eicke , 1540 ; Duffield , Moorcroft , Harnett , Plummer , Pierpoint , Rhem , Jacobs , Roberts , Milward , J . Abbott , Young , Recknell , J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex ,- John
Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middlesex j Nichols , P . P . G . P . Kent j Harper , P . M . ; Brown , P . M . ; Moore , P . M . ; E . Jacobs , P . M . ; H . C Ball , P . M . ; and R . Taylor , P . M . Thc ceremony was rendered in a very impressive manner , Bro . C . . W . Hudson being installed , and appointing and investing his ofiicers in the usual manner . On the W . M . resuming the lodge to the First Degree , Bros . James Terry
and J . Mason were unanimously voted honorary members . Bro . Terry returned thanks , and said he had great pleasure in coming and assisting the brethren in that young lodge , and anything he could do to further their interest he would . Several brethren were proposed as joining members , and " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , which was well
served by Bro . C . W . Cole , the worthy host . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and drank ; also " The Health of the W . M ., " " Success to the Chaucer Lodge of Instruction , " . "The Visiting Brethren , " and "The Masonic Institutions" were cordially received , and duly acknowledged . Some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Mibvard , Taylor , and Cole , and the brethren separated after having spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A numerously attended meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant . Bro . Gayton occupied the W . M . 's chair , and Bro . Sudlow acted as Preceptor . After the ceremony of initiation had been rehearsed , Bro . Sudlow called thc attention of the lodge to two letters which had appeared in the Freemason of April 23 rd and 30 th , one headed "Young Instructors , "
and signed a" Past Master , " the other headed " A Query , and signed "Observer . " After these letters had been read to the lodge by the Secretary , the following resolution was unanimously passed : " That the lodge desires to record the eminently satisfactory manner in which Bro . Sudlow has discharged his duties as Preceptor of this 'lodge , and to express their entire satisfaction in the ability he has shown in fulfilling thc duties of that office . "
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BRITISH CHAPTER ( No . 8 ) . —This chapter met at the Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the 6 th inst . There were present Comps . William Chubb , M . E . Z . ; F . Green , H . j J . Astler Bloxam , J . j Sir John B . Monckton , P . Z ., P . p . ; Griffiths , P . Z . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . S . D ., P . Z . j Nettleship , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . ; Peter de L . Long , P . G . S ., P . Z . ; John Messent , P . Z . ; T . Mullens , P . G .
D . C ; and many other members of the chapter . Amongst the visitors were Comps . Rucker , P . G . S . ; Levander , P . G . S . ; and Fenn , P . G . D . C . Bro . Herman Curtis was exalted a companion of the Order by the M . E . Z . in the most able manner . The M . E . Z ., preparatory to the closing of the chapter , said he had a
very pleasing duty to perform , by way of supplement to that which he had the honour of performing on a somewhat recent occasion . He referred to the February meeting of their chapter , when he , as the representative of the companions , had the great pleasure of presenting to their excellent and estimable Comp . Sir John B . Monckton . his