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rformed reflects great credit on the assistant officers , " ^ rticularly on Bro . Brookson and Bro . Wray . After the performance cf the ceremonies was concluded , nd six or seven initiates and joining members had been deposed by the W . M . and others , the lodge was closed n due form and adjourned , and the brethren retired for refreshment , consisting of a good supper , in the adjoining .- ¦ area . After the removal of the cloth , the customary

loval & n & Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to bv the brethren , Bro . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., returning thanks fnr " The Grand Officers . " In proposing " The Health oi , | ie Initiates , " which toast was made to include all candidates since June , the W . M . said that he would wish to impress upon them that Freemasonry was not a thing which can be learned in a day , a month , or a year , but

that it was a worthy structure formed in wisdom , constituted in strength , and adorned by beauty , and that its lessons afforded pleasure , recreation , and profit . It was in that light he wished the brethren to regard Freemasonry . Bro . Meredith , as I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M-i" '" doing which he referred to the energy and able •unrkinc * of Bro . Roe , and attributed to his exertions , and

the interest he took in it , the prosperity of the lodge . In returning thanks , the W . M . disclaimed all right to be considered the cause of the success of the lodge , which he said was due rather to those who had assisted him . He acknowledged himself very proud of this six months' old lodge , and particularly of the attention that was mads to the sound ofthe Master ' s gavel , and of the interest which

the brethren took in the working of the ceremonies . The assistance he thus received rendered his work as Master comparatively easy , and very much a labour of love . After proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . gave tlie toast of " The Press . " They had present among them a representative of the "Freemason , " a publication to which the Craft was greatly indebted for the fair and

impartial manner in which it recorded proceedings like the present , and for the benefits it conferred on the Craft generally by spreading abroad a knowledge of matters that were interesting to Masons . He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Massey . Bro . Massey returned thanks , expressing thc pleasure it gave him to be in the nosition to do so , and to attend these meeting's , especially

when he had the gratification of sending the " Freemason" a favourable report of the working of the lodge , and added that he had seldom seen the ceremonies worked in a more impressive manner than he had at the Wanderers ' Lodge . W . M .: Another toast , brethren , and rather a painful one . One of tlie founders of this lodge is going to cause the first gap in it . Bro . Guy , I am sorry to say ,

is going away to Spain . Some of us might be going to Kgypt soon , and might see him . All of you know him well , and know his natural characteristics arc so exceptional , that I need hardly ' say a half a dozen words to cause you to drink his health most heartily . I am sure you will be sorry to lose him , and will wish him health , happiness , and prosperity , and a safe return to England .

The toast was received with much cordiality , and Bro . Guy returned thanks , after which the Tyler ' s toast concluded Die proceedings of a pleasant evening . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) —The first meeting after the summer vacation was held at thc Masonic Hall on Thursday , Oct . 5 th . Thc lodge was opened at quarter to eight by Bro . Brown , W . M .,

supported by Bros . Clark , I . P . M . ; Capt . Pee ! Floyd , Cooper , Moutrie , Ruble , P . M . ' s of 41 ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 938 ; Reeves , P . M . 906 ; and the following officers : —F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Carey , P . M ., as J . W . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Braham , S . D . ; Robinson , as J . D . ; Hunt , as I . G . ; Radway , Steward ; Bigwood , Tyler ; and several members . The

minutes of the last regular and also of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . On the proposition of the I . P . M ., seconded by the J . W ., the Secretary was directed to write to Bro . Davis to express the pleasure with which the members heard of his progress towards convalescence after long and severe illness , and to offer their congratulations and sincere wishes for his complete recovery . Mr .

Yeomans , previously balloted for , was admitted properly prepared , and duly initiated by the W . M . Bro . Cooper , P . M ., gave the charge with his wonted care and impressiveness , and the symbolism of the working tools was explained by the S . W . Bro . Hunt read the report of the Library Committee , from which it appeared that the books have been arranged in the book-case in the ante-room and

catalogued ; that the old documents , charter , and minutes from 1733 are deposited in an iron chest in the custody of the Treasurer . The proposed rules for the management of the library were read and agreed to . On the proposition of Bro . Ruble , seconded by Bro . Carey , a vote ol thanks was passed to the Library Committee for their effi . dent services , and they were requested to direct their

attention to some valuable documents and pictures , which were mentioned by the W . M . as suffering from damp , and to take measures for preventing further mischief . In the absence of the Director of Ceremonies Bro . Clark brought forward his proposition to change the hour of meeting ¦ """n 1-30 to 8 . A discussion ensued , in which the W . M ., Wardens , Treasurer , and Dr . Hopkins took part in

opposition to it . When put to thc vote , the proposition was negatived , and in consequence of the remarks made n favour of early hours , the W . M . promised during the cmainder of his term of office to open punctually at the "me named in the summons . A letter from Bro . Tudor revor was read , chiefly in reference to the subscriptions J non-resident members , the result of which was notice

sh * t 1 by Bro ' Ashley on the subject . The Wor-¦ nipim Master represented to the brethren that at rial * ! r Provwcial meeting the several lodges were spelani r J ted t 0 attendv » ith banners , but , as the Cumberwih . t ° gc does not Possess one , he could not comply of tv , i „ fquest ; he therefore suggested a consideration ne matter with a view to supply the deficiency before

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the period of another provincial meeting , considering that it is specially incumbent on No . 41 to set a good example , as being the oldest lodge in the province . Thc S . W . announced that Bro . Mealyatd was present in the lodge for the last time previous to his departure for New Zealand , which led to a cordial expression of good wishes for his success in his new position , and the hope that he might

there find many who would hail him as a brother , and afford him practical proof of the beneficial results of connection with the Order , of which he is as yet but a young member . A candidate for joining was proposed by the acting J . W ,, and seconded by the Secretary . The lodge was closed at 10 . 15 . WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John

( No . 209 ) . —The first meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., the W . M ., Bro . W . R . Denne , presided , supported by Bros . Wilson , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hume , J . W . ; Carter , I . P . M ., P . G . D . D ., Sec . -, Roberts , S . D . ; SAiemann , J . D . ; Nicholes , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ,, D . C ; Dixon , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . ; Mclllwbam , P . M . ; Stedwell , P . M . ;

Mitchiner , Cousins , Andrews , Legg , Evans , Waterson , Scollery , and others . Visitors : Bros . Tolley , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . J . D .-, Bingham , P . M . 771 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Willett , 771 ; Chorley , W . M . 86 5 ; Cantrell , W . M . 1501 ; Whittaker , 73 I . G . ; and others . Three gentlemen underwent the ordeal of the ballot , and were all unanimously elected , two , however , Messrs . Pitts and Miller , were not

present-, the other ( Mr . Dick Radclyffe ) was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., who also passed Bro . Mitchiner to the Second Degree , Two propositions for joining members having been received , the lodge was closed in due form . There is every appearance of a continuance of the success which has characterised the lodge during the last few years .

HADLEIGH-Virtue and Silence Lodge ( No . 332 ) . —We had the great pleasure of attending the regular meeting of this lodge , held at White Lion , Hadleigh , Suffolk , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., anl seldom have we seen better working than upan that occasion . Amongst those present were Bros . A . J . Grimwade , W . M . ; W . Gardiner , P . P . G . P ., P . Acting S . W . ; J . King , I . W .

W . Hart , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., S . D . ; S . Cooper , J . D . ; H . Nolding , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Muriel , P . M *; E . B . Powell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; F . Grimwade , Sec . ; C . J . Grimwade , E . W . Archer , H . W . Hitchcock , Org . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . William , W . M . Stour Valley , No . 1224 ; J . Hills , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . 1224 ; Emra Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., and P . P . G . D . Pixley , P . M . 98 . The

lodge having been duly opened , Bro . C . J . Grimwade , was raise to the sublime degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being performed in an admirable manner by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his Wardens and other officers . Mr . H . Jones was subsequently initiated into Masonry , and we could not but remark on the faultless elocution of the W . M . in conducting both ceremonies . After the lodge

was closed the brethren adjourned to the supper-room , where a substantial repast was done ample justice to , and mine host of the White Lion catered well for his guests . The cloth being removed , the usual toasts were proposed from the chair and duly responded to . The W . M . coupled " The Past and Present P . G . Officers" with the name of Bro . Hills , who , in returning thanks , remarked on the

perfect way in which the ceremonies had been gone through by the W . M ., and paid a very high compliment to the working of theLodge . The W . M ., in proposing "The Visitors , " coupled the toast with the name of his old friend Bro . Emra Holmes , and alluded to the publication of his new volume of tales and Masonic papers , stating that he hoped a good many of the brethren would get the work ,

as he intended to have a copy which he would not lend to anyone . A brother might otherwise say , " Oh yes , the Lales are very good , but as I have read them I don't want lend a copy . So he gave them fair notice that he should not his copy . Bro . Holmes , in responding , thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they had received him . He could not but bear his testimony to the admirably

impressive manner in which the W . M . had conducted the ceremonies that evening , and it gave him real pleasure to see a lodge so well worked as he had done that night . With regard to Bro . Grimwade's allusion to the book he was bringing out , he could only say lhat he hoped his Masonic brethren generally would help him in an effort to render assistance to a literary brother in distress . He

had no pecuniary interest tn the work , but he did hope to see it successful for the sake of the friend to whom he had given the copyright . Other toasts , including "The W . M ., " proposed by the acting S . W ., and modestly responded te by Bro . Grimwade , followed . Bro . Hitchcock , the owner of a beautiful tenor voice , and other brethren , contributed to the harmony of the evening , and a most agreeable

meeting was brought to a close by the advent of Bruce ' s witching hour of eleven . MILLBROOK . —Lodge Meridian ( No . 8 93 ) . — At a regular meeting of this lodge , holden in the School Rooms , Millbrook , on Monday evening , 2 nd inst ., a presentation was made to the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , I . P . M . of the lodge , and G . M . of the Province

of Cornwall . The ceremony of opening the lodge was dnly performed , with Bros . W . Cawse , W . M . ; W . H . Clark , P . M ., S . W . ; T . W . Hutchens , J . W . ; W . Henwood , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Bickford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., S . D . ; W . Harris , P . M ., J . D . ; J . R . Richards , I . G . ; and a large number of brethren and visitors , among whom we noticed P . M . 'S . W . Veale , J . R . Worth , Rev . P .

Newnham , Filmer , and J . V . J . Moysey . The Earl arrived , and was received with grand honours . Having taken his seat as I . P . M . by the request of the W . M ., Past Master J . R . Worth in appropriate and feeling terms presented to his lordship , in the name and on behalf of the Past Masters , officers and members of the lodge , a Past Master ' s gold jewel , accompanied by an address ( beautifully illuminated on vellum by Bro . Trethewey , P . M . jcq ) ,

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thanking his lordship for the active interest he has taken in the lor * g 3 since its formation . In reply , the Earl , after eulogising the workmanship of the jewel , and also the artistic illumination of the address , stited thai it fell to his lot to propose " The Prosperity of Lodge Meridian " at the banquet immediately subsequeentlo the consecration of the lodge , and that he had used his be ; t endeavours to

promote and maintain that prosperity . He also expressed his great satisfaction that the lodge , now numbering 75 members , was holding its meetings in a private building , instead of , as formerly , in a house of public resort . After thanking them for the practical proof just given of their esteem and recognition of his services in the past , his lordship promised . as far as his time would permit—and the demanrlc nnnn if w /> rp ripawir—hp wac clill at- thf > cpr-wirp nf

the lodge , either to advise or to assist with his presence , or in a practical and tangible manner should it ever be needed . The inscription on the jewel was , " Presented by the brethren of Lodge Meridian , No . 8 93 , to the R . W . Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , P . G . M . of Cornwall , in recognition of the honour conferred on the lodge by his service in the office of Worshipful Master therein for the . year 1875-6 . His lordship then retired , and the other business of the evening was proceeded with .

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Mark Masonry .

LANCASTER . —Moore Lodge ( No . 146 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenieum , on the 25 th ult ., Bro . E . Simpson , R . W . M ., occupying the chair of King Solomon . The fol-Iowine brethren were ballotted for and advanced : —Bros .

John Tilly , Willih . n Curtis Edmonds , John Thomas Jackson , and Bro . James Aldous . There were several visiting brethren present , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Binckes , G . S ., M . M . M . ; G . J . McKay ( W . M . designate 196 ) , W . Cranston , and others . The lodge closed with the usual formalities .

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Red Cross of Constantine .

PORTSMOUTH . —Naval and Military Con clave ( No . 35 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at thr Masonic Hall , Sept . 2 fith , 1876 . The throne was occupied by the Int . Gen . of Hants , Sir Knt . Dr . C . Knott , assisted and supported hy his Deputy , Sir Knt . J . Clark ; W . Sharp , M . P . S . ; C . Groom , V . E . ; Jn . Harrison , Sen , Gen . ; B . Simister , Jun . Gen . ; J . Clay , P . S ., as H . P . ; A .

R . Robinson , Rec . ; J . W . D . Pillow , P . P . Org ., Org .-, G . Rose Johnson , as Prefect ; VV . Tuck , S . B . ; C . G . Adames , as Herald ; VV . Crofton , J . Skeens , E . Smith , and J . Collins ; with G . Copus , Sentinel . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for the following candidates for installation : Bros . A . Nance , jun ., W . H . Sperring , T . R . Crook ,

and Lieut . S . G . T . Bourke , R . N ., W . M . 1428 , and being favourable , they were ( with the exception of Bro . Crook , who was absent from severe indisposition ) duly admitted , installed and proclaimed . The Historical Oration was then delivered by the acting H . P . in his usual impressive manner . This being the evening for election of M . P . S ., Viceroy , and Treasurer for coming year , the members

unanimously elected the highly respected Viceroy , C . Groom , as their ruler for 1877 , the Sen . Gen ., Jn . Harrison , Viceroy ; and Josiah Clay , P . S . and Treas ., was again reelected by acclamation , he having worthily occupied that position with credit to himself and the great benefit of the conclave from its commencement in December , 1870 . There being no further business the conclave was closed in ample and solemn form bv the Int . Gen .

The usual meeting of Mount Olivet Commandery St . John the Evangelist , was held the same day , when Sir Knts . B . Simister and G . R . Johnson were duly received into that exalted degree , the Traditional Oration being delivered by Bro . Knt . A . R . Robinson , P . Com . St . John , & c . Bro . Knt . John Clark , the present P . P ., and M ' . E . C , was re-elected to that office for the coming year , and the commandery was sealed and closed in due form .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Governors and Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held on Saturday afternoon last , at Freemasons' Hall , when there was an average attendance of the brethren . The chair was occupied by Bro . Benjamin Head , who was voted thereto

unanimously . The other brethren who attended were Bros , John Symonds , Jesse Turner , A . H . Tattershall , Wm . Mann , Alfred H . Diaper , W . F . C . Moutrie , A . Durrant , John Boyd , H . C . Levander , Hyde Pullen , R . B . Webster , S . B . Ellis , S . Rosenthal , J . G . Chancellor , Richd . Tyrrell , James Winter , H . Massey ( " Freemason " ) , and Frederick Binckes .

Serrrtnrv-One petition was received , and one was deferred for additional information . Outfits were granted to two of the ex . pupils of the school . Three vacancies were declared for the election of next Monday in addition to the 12 already on the list , thus making 15 candidates to be admitted to the school out of an approved list of 57 boys . The biethren afterwards adjourned .

A supplement of four pages will be issued gratis to our subscribers next week , and will contain , among other interesting matter , a full report of the proceedingj at the Masonic demonstration in Glasgow on the 17 th inst .