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R-PORTS Of M ASONIC MEETINGS : — PAOE Cr ^ M 'l " so ° ? c instituiio ' n for Boys . ' . ' . ' . ' . 167 Royal WM ° Generai Tidings 169 Maso , iSv = onic Benevolent Institution 160 Royal . ** ( --, and Chapter of Hast Lancashire 169 Pr 0 V n ! f . '' -il Grand Master ' s Return 1 J 0 0 lir , \ ' isonic Institution for Boys 17 ° ? ° arativc Cost of the Boys'School 171
V ? Tnlarecment of thc Oirls' -school ' 7 ' r \ j Minute Books 171 5 * . , „ PESrONl ) ENCE : — Masonic Designations ..... 171 r-Tniinal Manning and the btage 171 Masonic Medal v 171 Roval Masonic Institution for Olrls i 7 a
OnlTUARv : — Bra , I- P < " * " " { L , | . D . Hath 173 Hro ' I- I . K . Roberts 173 Masonic Meetings for Next Week 173 Advertisements i . ii . iii- iv . v . vi .
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Craft Itosottrg , FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —On thc 28 th ult . this lodge held its meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street The proceedings commenced at five o ' clock precisely . The officers present were Bros . Waygood , W . M . ; Kennett , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Walls , acting S . W . ; Mallett , J . W . ; Darey , acting- S . D . ; Bye , I . G . ; Rumbold , W . S . ; Whitley , D . C . ; and Past Masters
Tay lor , Green , and Ihemans . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Goulden to the degree of a M . M . He then vacated the chair , and the I . P . M . passed Bros . Rothenburg , Manley , and Kendall as F . C . ' s most impressively . Bro . Kennett having * also left the chair , Bro . Taylor , P . M ., initiated Mr . F . W . Leftly into Masonry in a very excellent manner .
Upon the proposition of Bros . Carter and Green , P . M . ' s , the sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to Bro . Hopwood , P . M . ( W . M . of 1512 ) , to head his list as Steward at the forthcoming Festival for Boys . The votes ol the lodge for thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and Girls were given to Bros . P . Taylor and Themans , P . M . ' s . Some minor business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in
ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon thc removal of the eleth , the VV . M . gave the usual Royal and Craft toasls , which were heartily received , and Bro . Walls having contributed a portion of thc " National Anthers , " Bro . Taylor proposed "The lleallh of the W . M . " He stated that Bro . Waygood unfortunately laboured under very severe difficulties , but he had worked
very hard to obtain Masonic instruction , and he personally was surprised at the manner in which he had , to a certain extent , nearly surmounted certain physical obstacles that stood in hisway , and that he was entitled to the warmest support that the members of thc lodge could afford . The duties of his position were drawing rapidly to a close , and they would . soon miss his happy face and affable demeanour at
thc banquet table , and he hoprd , in conclusion , that the brethren would heartily join with him in wishing the W . M . long life and happiness . The W . M . having briefly replied , proposcil " The Health of the Initiate . " This toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Leftly made a very excellent reply . In proposing " The Health of thc Visitors , " the W . M . stated that the lodge had not been honoured
with quite so many visiting brethren as usual , but he was very pleased to see those that had been present in the lodge and at thc banquet table , viz ,, Bros . Walters , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of Middlesex ; Callcrson , 548 ; Nice , 1178 ; Westgaard , a member of a distinguished Danish lodge ; and Boas , late of the Faith . This toast having been warmly received , was duly acknowledged . Thc W . M . then
proposed " The Health of thc P . M . ' s of the Lodge" in very warm terms , in which he expressed his thanks to those brethren for the very great assistance and instruction that they had kindly rendered him both before and since his accession to the chair of K . S . Between thc toasts Bros . Robinson , Walls , Leftly , and others instrumentally and
vocall y amused the brethren . "The Health of the Past Masters" having been acknowleelgcd , the W . M . gave " The Oflicers ofthe Lodge , " which having been briefly acknowled ged by Bros . Davis , S . W . ; Mallett , J . W . ; Davey , J . D ., and others , the Tyler ' s toast was called , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated until the last Tuesday in the present month , which meeting will terminate the season .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The last meeting for the season of this pro .-perous lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on the 4 th ' ^ ' T lod ge was opened at six o ' clock by Bros . Everett , w 11 Domatic . W . M . ; Higgins , S . W . ; Reeves , f . W . ; Walls , s . D . j Koh ' cr , J . D . ; Speedy , I . G . ; Page , ' ¦ >! ., & c , Treas ., acting I . P . M . ; Stuart , P . M ., & c ,
Sec ; Marston , W . S . ; Robinson , A . W . S . Bros . Mann and Koch , P . M ' s , were also present . Thc minutes of the WM mmin £ having been read and confirmed , the W . M . assisted by his officers , passed Bro . King to the Second Degree , the riluai being rendered with Bro . livcrctt ' s well-known ability . Thc W . M . then brought lorward a motion that the lodge should hold a summer festival this year , to which ladies and members and friends
should be allowed to participate in . He stated that he had organised a very effective one in connection with the ¦ Jomatic Lod ge last year , which , notwithstanding the unf / oplt ' weather , was eminently successful , and he hoped that the lod ge would consider the matter tally in all its bearings before coming to any decision . The motion was seconded b y the S . W ., and having been fully discussed was ultimatel y ( unanimously carried , and a committee ,
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consisting of the officers , Past Masters and five members , viz ., Bros . Cruse , Webb , Brocks , Marcus , and Hayward , were appointed to carry thc matter out . Bro . Mann , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Koch , P . M ., seconded , which was unanimously carried , that thc fees of country members upon partaking of refreshment should be the same as those charged for visiting brethren , viz ., ios . and 15 s .
respectively . The lodge was then closed and the brethren partook of refreshment . Upon thc removal of the cloth the W . M . stated that in consrquencc of there being no particular business before the lodge he had not deemed it necessary to hold a banquet , but not wishing tbat the last night of the season should pass without a little conviviality he had ordered a slight refreshment at a reasonable tariff
for about a dozen , and he was considerably surprised and extremely gratified that he had been honoured by quite a mammoth gathering , which proved that the members of the Kennington Lodge were not entirely confined to the Fourth Degree . He then said that he should not bore them by indulging in very long speeches in introducing the various toasts , because he wished the
members on that particular evening to thoroughly enjoy themselves without restraint . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then given , and thc National Anthem sung by Bro . Walls . Bro . P . M . Mann , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said that the best proof of Bro . Everett ' s popularity was the numbers assembled there that evening . Their W . M . had told them that he had
anticipated only a dozen , and he had been supported , as he was proud to say—in proportion to their numbers—by quite a mammoth gathering . This proved that they had the right man in the right place , and he ( Bro . Mann ) looked forward to an exceedingly prosperous year of office for Bro . Everett . This toast having been heartily drank , the W . M . made an exceedingly modest reply , and immediately
afterwards proposed " The Health of their only Visitor , Bro . Palmer , J . W . Domatic , " in a very humorous speech . Bro . Palmer , in reply , said that he had been so often a visitor at the Kennington Lodge , and had seen so many members of that lodge at the Domatic , that he was often in doubt as to which lodge he really belonged . He , however , must say that he always enjoyed himself at No .
1381 , and he hoped that the intended summer festival would be a great success , and that he would—if they would allow him—do all he could to induce members of his lodge to take part in it , and concluded his remarks by thanking Ihe W . M . for thc manner in which he had proposed his health and the brethren for the hearty way in which it had been received . The W . M ., in proposing
" The Health of the Past Masters , " took occasion to return his very sincere thanks to thai distinguished body for the great assistance he had always received from them . IIc then went on lo .- *•«•• that he believed that no lodge could prosper unless perfect unanimity prevailed between the Master and his predecessors in office . In conclusion , he said that thc Kennington Lodge was highly
famed in having three Past Masters so long and honourably connected with Freemasonry as Bros . Page , Mann and Koch . This toast having been well received , Bro . Koch , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., briefly replied . " The Health of thc Treasurer and Secretary " followed , to which Bros . Page and Stuart responded . Tne former said that he was exceedingly proud at holding
the position of Treasurer in the lodge . The W . M . had been pleased to pay him a very high compliment for the manner in which he had discharged his duties hitherto , and he hoped that as long as he held thc office that his management of the funds would meet with their entire approval , and I ' m conclusion he told them that he should never lose sight of one thing in thc expenditure , and that
was economy . Bro . Stuart said that the labours of the Secretary were very much reduced when they were assisted by an able Master and an energetic and careful Treasurer , and he w ? s proud to say that the Kennington Lodge at the present time possessed botli . He had endeavoured , he said , since he held the office to discharge it to the best of his ability , and he was pleased to think that
his efforts hitherto had been rewarded by the kind approval of the brethren , and by the voice of thc auditors at the annual investigation of the books and accounts . The W . M . then paid Bro . Trotman , the caterer of the lodge , a high compliment by proposing his health for the way in which he had attended to the comforts of the brethren since he had held that position . Bro . Trotman having reolied , the VV . M . proposed " The Health of the Officers of
the Lodge , " in which he gave those brethren hearty commendation for the manner they had discharged their duties , and for their punctual attendance . This toast having been honoured , Bros . Higgins , Reeves , Walls , Kohler , Speedy , Marston , and Robinson severally replied . During the evening contributions of harmony were given by the W . M ., Bios . Sirgood , Philpott , Palmer , Walls , and others . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , and the brethren separated until thc first Tuesday in October
next . WOOD BRIDGE . — Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . — We paid another visit to this old lodge at Woodbridge on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Gall , W . M . ; Barnes , S . W .: B . D . Gall , J . W . ; E . Fitzgerald , Sec . ; Browne , S . W . ; W . Phillips , J . P ., P . M . ; Moore , ' . P . ; Whisstock , Spalding , P . Prov . G . D . ; W .
Wilmshurst , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; F . A . Kent , M . C . P ., F . R . S ., and others . Visiting Bro . Emra Holmes , P . Prov . G . Reg ., and P . G . D . C . 114 , and two other brethren , one hailing from the Star of the East Lodge , Harwich , and thc other from the Framlingham Lodge , but whose names we did not learn , were also present . The lodge having been
opened and minutes confirmed , Bro . George Edwards Keer was examined , and afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the lodge having been previously opened in that degree , the ceremony being made very solemn by the impressive manner in which it was conducted by the W . M ., who worked it admirably . Bro , Fitzgerald afterwards gave the lecture in the Third De-
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gree—a lecture , by . the way , far too seldom given in our lodges . Bro . Wilmshurst dictated the answers to the necessary examination for admission to a higher degree . The other business of the lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel , where supper was served . The usual toasts were given from the chair , and then Bro . Phillips proposed
" The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke highly of his working . He also made some pertinent remarks on the care young members should take not to betray themselves too readily as Masons , alluding to some begging Masons who had been round the town lately , to whom allusion had been made in lodge . Bro . Spalding proposed " The Visitors , " who all responded . Bro . Wilmshurst sang two capital
Masonic songs in capital style , and a most agreeable evening was spent . IPSWICH . —British Union Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . Rev . f . J . Burton , M . A ., W . M . ; Rev . J . B . Tweed , P . G . Chaplain , S . W . ; H . Miller , P . G . P .,
J . W . ; H . Casley , S . D . ; Ridley King , J . W . ; G . EUiston , I . G . ; H . D . George , I . P . M . ; W . Boby , P . P . S . G . W . ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . Reg ., and P . G . D . C ; W . Spalding , P . M ., Sec . ; Harman Harris , P . M . ; Rev . G . N . Godwin , W . Clarke , P . G . A . D . C . ; W . Meadows , J . Walker , surgeon to the garrison , and others . The minutes of last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro .
Jones , Lieut . R . A ., was examined and entrusted , and the lodge being opened in the Second Degree , he was admitted to the degree of F . C , the W . M . performing the ceremony very efficiently . The usual business having been disposed of the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the dining hall , where Bro . G . Spaldingprovided the usual plain but substantial repast , to
which full justice was done . The customary toasts were given from the chair , Bro . Boby responding to that of " The Past P . G . Officers" in his usual felicitous style . Bro . Holmes read the great Masonic poem , which , though too long for a post-prandial meeting , was very much appreciated , and several copies were asked , Bro . Holmes undertaking to get them from Bro . G . Markham Tweddell ,
the English publisher . Bro . Miller sang a very good song , and a pleasant evening came to an end far too soon for the brethren assembled , as is mostly the case in this popular lodge . It was hoped that Sir Patrick Colqufooun would have been present , as he had been in the town attending the assizes , and it was intended ' to give a cordial reception to so distinguished a Mason had he been able to
come , but it was found afterwards that he had returned to town before the lodge met , much to the regret of those brethren who had the pleasure of his acquaintance and were desirous of showing him a little courtesy on behalf of thc Craft in Suffolk . WALSALL . —Lodge of St . Matthew ( No . - ; * jq ) . —A meeting of this good old lodge was held at the
Dragon Hotel , on the 7 th inst ., for thc installation of Bro . T . Mount Humphries , W . M . elect . There was a brilliant gathering of the Craft , the attendance of brethren being larger than has been known for years . The officers present were Bros . T . M . Humphries , S . W . ; J . Rowley , J . W . ; J . Symons , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Bayliss , P . M ., Sec . ; Jos . Newman , I . G ., P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Thomas
Nicholls , Tyler ; W . Purvis , Assist . Tyler . The Past Masters present were Bros . Frank James , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Benj . Love , P . Prov . A . D . C . ; F . Empson , P . Prov . S . G . W . Warwick ; John J . Wickham ; and Charles Humphries , P . M . 1013 , Liverpool . The members present were Bros . A . P . Brewitt , E . Ouston , J . Lindop , A . H . Lindop , J . Griffin , G . Simpson , J . Simpson , J . Banks , J . H .
Shekleton , J . Harper , and others . The visitors included A . Barnes , W . M . 1031 }; T . Bedsmore , P . G . O . 1039 ; L . Wright , P . M . 410 ; C . Trigg , P . S . G . W . 1030 ; A . D . Parker , Org . 1039 ; H . Smith , P . M . Athol Lodge ; H . Langman , W . M . 419 ; E . Bagaley , P . M . 419 ; E . Williams , 390 ; H . Humphreys , Dimbella , Ceylon ; S . Smith Dorsett , J . W . 301 ; G . Grove , 730 ; James H . Walton ,
P . M . 696 ; J . Guy , W . M . 606 ; J . Jones , 506 ; R . Brevity 252 ; John Bragg , P . G . S . W . 739 ; J . Ketley , P . M . 739 ; Thomas Howkins , P . M . 468 ; Thomas H . Smith , P . M . 468 ; Frederick Derry , P . Prov . J . G . W ., 482 ; James Brawn , 1039 ; H . Hobson , 1163 ; R . Williams , 69 6 ; ) . F . Crump , 696 ; F . N . Sydee , 4 i 9 ; W . Balls , P . M . 1163 ; and others . The lodge having been duly opened by the
W . M ., Bro . P . T . Fisher , and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by the D . Prov . G . M ., and the installation was proceeded with in the very impressive and faultless style of Bro . Frank James . The newly-installed W . M . invested the following as his officers : —Bros . T . T . Fisher , I . P . M . ; James Rowley , S . W . ; A . P . Brevitt , J . W . ; the Rev . James Downes ,
P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; James Symons , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; Wm . Bayliss , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Secretary ; B . G . Cales , S . D . ; E . Oerton , J . D . * , B . Love , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , D . C . ; John Griffin , I . G . ; Stewards , John H . Shekleton and John Banks ; Tylers , Thomas Nicholls , for the 30 th time , and W . Purvis . The VV . M . afterwards presented the lodge with a very
handsome illuminated record of the W . M . 's ( 30 ) of St . Matthew ' s Lodge from its commencement , framed in a beautiful gilt frame , which was received , and the Dep . Prov . G . M . in the name of the lodge thanked the W . M . for it in a few suitable words , and it was duly entered upon the minutes . The lodge was then closed in ample form with solemn prayer by the W . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Assembly Rooms , where an elegant
banquet was provided , at which the W . M . presided , and who gave the usual loyal toasts in brief though suitable terms , to which the brethren heartily responded . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire , the Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury ; the Very Worshipful Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Frank James ; and the Officers , Past and Present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " and in
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R-PORTS Of M ASONIC MEETINGS : — PAOE Cr ^ M 'l " so ° ? c instituiio ' n for Boys . ' . ' . ' . ' . 167 Royal WM ° Generai Tidings 169 Maso , iSv = onic Benevolent Institution 160 Royal . ** ( --, and Chapter of Hast Lancashire 169 Pr 0 V n ! f . '' -il Grand Master ' s Return 1 J 0 0 lir , \ ' isonic Institution for Boys 17 ° ? ° arativc Cost of the Boys'School 171
V ? Tnlarecment of thc Oirls' -school ' 7 ' r \ j Minute Books 171 5 * . , „ PESrONl ) ENCE : — Masonic Designations ..... 171 r-Tniinal Manning and the btage 171 Masonic Medal v 171 Roval Masonic Institution for Olrls i 7 a
OnlTUARv : — Bra , I- P < " * " " { L , | . D . Hath 173 Hro ' I- I . K . Roberts 173 Masonic Meetings for Next Week 173 Advertisements i . ii . iii- iv . v . vi .
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Craft Itosottrg , FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —On thc 28 th ult . this lodge held its meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street The proceedings commenced at five o ' clock precisely . The officers present were Bros . Waygood , W . M . ; Kennett , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Walls , acting S . W . ; Mallett , J . W . ; Darey , acting- S . D . ; Bye , I . G . ; Rumbold , W . S . ; Whitley , D . C . ; and Past Masters
Tay lor , Green , and Ihemans . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Goulden to the degree of a M . M . He then vacated the chair , and the I . P . M . passed Bros . Rothenburg , Manley , and Kendall as F . C . ' s most impressively . Bro . Kennett having * also left the chair , Bro . Taylor , P . M ., initiated Mr . F . W . Leftly into Masonry in a very excellent manner .
Upon the proposition of Bros . Carter and Green , P . M . ' s , the sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to Bro . Hopwood , P . M . ( W . M . of 1512 ) , to head his list as Steward at the forthcoming Festival for Boys . The votes ol the lodge for thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and Girls were given to Bros . P . Taylor and Themans , P . M . ' s . Some minor business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in
ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon thc removal of the eleth , the VV . M . gave the usual Royal and Craft toasls , which were heartily received , and Bro . Walls having contributed a portion of thc " National Anthers , " Bro . Taylor proposed "The lleallh of the W . M . " He stated that Bro . Waygood unfortunately laboured under very severe difficulties , but he had worked
very hard to obtain Masonic instruction , and he personally was surprised at the manner in which he had , to a certain extent , nearly surmounted certain physical obstacles that stood in hisway , and that he was entitled to the warmest support that the members of thc lodge could afford . The duties of his position were drawing rapidly to a close , and they would . soon miss his happy face and affable demeanour at
thc banquet table , and he hoprd , in conclusion , that the brethren would heartily join with him in wishing the W . M . long life and happiness . The W . M . having briefly replied , proposcil " The Health of the Initiate . " This toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Leftly made a very excellent reply . In proposing " The Health of thc Visitors , " the W . M . stated that the lodge had not been honoured
with quite so many visiting brethren as usual , but he was very pleased to see those that had been present in the lodge and at thc banquet table , viz ,, Bros . Walters , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of Middlesex ; Callcrson , 548 ; Nice , 1178 ; Westgaard , a member of a distinguished Danish lodge ; and Boas , late of the Faith . This toast having been warmly received , was duly acknowledged . Thc W . M . then
proposed " The Health of thc P . M . ' s of the Lodge" in very warm terms , in which he expressed his thanks to those brethren for the very great assistance and instruction that they had kindly rendered him both before and since his accession to the chair of K . S . Between thc toasts Bros . Robinson , Walls , Leftly , and others instrumentally and
vocall y amused the brethren . "The Health of the Past Masters" having been acknowleelgcd , the W . M . gave " The Oflicers ofthe Lodge , " which having been briefly acknowled ged by Bros . Davis , S . W . ; Mallett , J . W . ; Davey , J . D ., and others , the Tyler ' s toast was called , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated until the last Tuesday in the present month , which meeting will terminate the season .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The last meeting for the season of this pro .-perous lodge was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on the 4 th ' ^ ' T lod ge was opened at six o ' clock by Bros . Everett , w 11 Domatic . W . M . ; Higgins , S . W . ; Reeves , f . W . ; Walls , s . D . j Koh ' cr , J . D . ; Speedy , I . G . ; Page , ' ¦ >! ., & c , Treas ., acting I . P . M . ; Stuart , P . M ., & c ,
Sec ; Marston , W . S . ; Robinson , A . W . S . Bros . Mann and Koch , P . M ' s , were also present . Thc minutes of the WM mmin £ having been read and confirmed , the W . M . assisted by his officers , passed Bro . King to the Second Degree , the riluai being rendered with Bro . livcrctt ' s well-known ability . Thc W . M . then brought lorward a motion that the lodge should hold a summer festival this year , to which ladies and members and friends
should be allowed to participate in . He stated that he had organised a very effective one in connection with the ¦ Jomatic Lod ge last year , which , notwithstanding the unf / oplt ' weather , was eminently successful , and he hoped that the lod ge would consider the matter tally in all its bearings before coming to any decision . The motion was seconded b y the S . W ., and having been fully discussed was ultimatel y ( unanimously carried , and a committee ,
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consisting of the officers , Past Masters and five members , viz ., Bros . Cruse , Webb , Brocks , Marcus , and Hayward , were appointed to carry thc matter out . Bro . Mann , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Koch , P . M ., seconded , which was unanimously carried , that thc fees of country members upon partaking of refreshment should be the same as those charged for visiting brethren , viz ., ios . and 15 s .
respectively . The lodge was then closed and the brethren partook of refreshment . Upon thc removal of the cloth the W . M . stated that in consrquencc of there being no particular business before the lodge he had not deemed it necessary to hold a banquet , but not wishing tbat the last night of the season should pass without a little conviviality he had ordered a slight refreshment at a reasonable tariff
for about a dozen , and he was considerably surprised and extremely gratified that he had been honoured by quite a mammoth gathering , which proved that the members of the Kennington Lodge were not entirely confined to the Fourth Degree . He then said that he should not bore them by indulging in very long speeches in introducing the various toasts , because he wished the
members on that particular evening to thoroughly enjoy themselves without restraint . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then given , and thc National Anthem sung by Bro . Walls . Bro . P . M . Mann , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said that the best proof of Bro . Everett ' s popularity was the numbers assembled there that evening . Their W . M . had told them that he had
anticipated only a dozen , and he had been supported , as he was proud to say—in proportion to their numbers—by quite a mammoth gathering . This proved that they had the right man in the right place , and he ( Bro . Mann ) looked forward to an exceedingly prosperous year of office for Bro . Everett . This toast having been heartily drank , the W . M . made an exceedingly modest reply , and immediately
afterwards proposed " The Health of their only Visitor , Bro . Palmer , J . W . Domatic , " in a very humorous speech . Bro . Palmer , in reply , said that he had been so often a visitor at the Kennington Lodge , and had seen so many members of that lodge at the Domatic , that he was often in doubt as to which lodge he really belonged . He , however , must say that he always enjoyed himself at No .
1381 , and he hoped that the intended summer festival would be a great success , and that he would—if they would allow him—do all he could to induce members of his lodge to take part in it , and concluded his remarks by thanking Ihe W . M . for thc manner in which he had proposed his health and the brethren for the hearty way in which it had been received . The W . M ., in proposing
" The Health of the Past Masters , " took occasion to return his very sincere thanks to thai distinguished body for the great assistance he had always received from them . IIc then went on lo .- *•«•• that he believed that no lodge could prosper unless perfect unanimity prevailed between the Master and his predecessors in office . In conclusion , he said that thc Kennington Lodge was highly
famed in having three Past Masters so long and honourably connected with Freemasonry as Bros . Page , Mann and Koch . This toast having been well received , Bro . Koch , P . M ., in the absence of the I . P . M ., briefly replied . " The Health of thc Treasurer and Secretary " followed , to which Bros . Page and Stuart responded . Tne former said that he was exceedingly proud at holding
the position of Treasurer in the lodge . The W . M . had been pleased to pay him a very high compliment for the manner in which he had discharged his duties hitherto , and he hoped that as long as he held thc office that his management of the funds would meet with their entire approval , and I ' m conclusion he told them that he should never lose sight of one thing in thc expenditure , and that
was economy . Bro . Stuart said that the labours of the Secretary were very much reduced when they were assisted by an able Master and an energetic and careful Treasurer , and he w ? s proud to say that the Kennington Lodge at the present time possessed botli . He had endeavoured , he said , since he held the office to discharge it to the best of his ability , and he was pleased to think that
his efforts hitherto had been rewarded by the kind approval of the brethren , and by the voice of thc auditors at the annual investigation of the books and accounts . The W . M . then paid Bro . Trotman , the caterer of the lodge , a high compliment by proposing his health for the way in which he had attended to the comforts of the brethren since he had held that position . Bro . Trotman having reolied , the VV . M . proposed " The Health of the Officers of
the Lodge , " in which he gave those brethren hearty commendation for the manner they had discharged their duties , and for their punctual attendance . This toast having been honoured , Bros . Higgins , Reeves , Walls , Kohler , Speedy , Marston , and Robinson severally replied . During the evening contributions of harmony were given by the W . M ., Bios . Sirgood , Philpott , Palmer , Walls , and others . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , and the brethren separated until thc first Tuesday in October
next . WOOD BRIDGE . — Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . — We paid another visit to this old lodge at Woodbridge on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Gall , W . M . ; Barnes , S . W .: B . D . Gall , J . W . ; E . Fitzgerald , Sec . ; Browne , S . W . ; W . Phillips , J . P ., P . M . ; Moore , ' . P . ; Whisstock , Spalding , P . Prov . G . D . ; W .
Wilmshurst , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; F . A . Kent , M . C . P ., F . R . S ., and others . Visiting Bro . Emra Holmes , P . Prov . G . Reg ., and P . G . D . C . 114 , and two other brethren , one hailing from the Star of the East Lodge , Harwich , and thc other from the Framlingham Lodge , but whose names we did not learn , were also present . The lodge having been
opened and minutes confirmed , Bro . George Edwards Keer was examined , and afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the lodge having been previously opened in that degree , the ceremony being made very solemn by the impressive manner in which it was conducted by the W . M ., who worked it admirably . Bro , Fitzgerald afterwards gave the lecture in the Third De-
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gree—a lecture , by . the way , far too seldom given in our lodges . Bro . Wilmshurst dictated the answers to the necessary examination for admission to a higher degree . The other business of the lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel , where supper was served . The usual toasts were given from the chair , and then Bro . Phillips proposed
" The Health of the W . M ., " and spoke highly of his working . He also made some pertinent remarks on the care young members should take not to betray themselves too readily as Masons , alluding to some begging Masons who had been round the town lately , to whom allusion had been made in lodge . Bro . Spalding proposed " The Visitors , " who all responded . Bro . Wilmshurst sang two capital
Masonic songs in capital style , and a most agreeable evening was spent . IPSWICH . —British Union Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . Rev . f . J . Burton , M . A ., W . M . ; Rev . J . B . Tweed , P . G . Chaplain , S . W . ; H . Miller , P . G . P .,
J . W . ; H . Casley , S . D . ; Ridley King , J . W . ; G . EUiston , I . G . ; H . D . George , I . P . M . ; W . Boby , P . P . S . G . W . ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . Reg ., and P . G . D . C ; W . Spalding , P . M ., Sec . ; Harman Harris , P . M . ; Rev . G . N . Godwin , W . Clarke , P . G . A . D . C . ; W . Meadows , J . Walker , surgeon to the garrison , and others . The minutes of last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro .
Jones , Lieut . R . A ., was examined and entrusted , and the lodge being opened in the Second Degree , he was admitted to the degree of F . C , the W . M . performing the ceremony very efficiently . The usual business having been disposed of the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the dining hall , where Bro . G . Spaldingprovided the usual plain but substantial repast , to
which full justice was done . The customary toasts were given from the chair , Bro . Boby responding to that of " The Past P . G . Officers" in his usual felicitous style . Bro . Holmes read the great Masonic poem , which , though too long for a post-prandial meeting , was very much appreciated , and several copies were asked , Bro . Holmes undertaking to get them from Bro . G . Markham Tweddell ,
the English publisher . Bro . Miller sang a very good song , and a pleasant evening came to an end far too soon for the brethren assembled , as is mostly the case in this popular lodge . It was hoped that Sir Patrick Colqufooun would have been present , as he had been in the town attending the assizes , and it was intended ' to give a cordial reception to so distinguished a Mason had he been able to
come , but it was found afterwards that he had returned to town before the lodge met , much to the regret of those brethren who had the pleasure of his acquaintance and were desirous of showing him a little courtesy on behalf of thc Craft in Suffolk . WALSALL . —Lodge of St . Matthew ( No . - ; * jq ) . —A meeting of this good old lodge was held at the
Dragon Hotel , on the 7 th inst ., for thc installation of Bro . T . Mount Humphries , W . M . elect . There was a brilliant gathering of the Craft , the attendance of brethren being larger than has been known for years . The officers present were Bros . T . M . Humphries , S . W . ; J . Rowley , J . W . ; J . Symons , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Bayliss , P . M ., Sec . ; Jos . Newman , I . G ., P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Thomas
Nicholls , Tyler ; W . Purvis , Assist . Tyler . The Past Masters present were Bros . Frank James , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Benj . Love , P . Prov . A . D . C . ; F . Empson , P . Prov . S . G . W . Warwick ; John J . Wickham ; and Charles Humphries , P . M . 1013 , Liverpool . The members present were Bros . A . P . Brewitt , E . Ouston , J . Lindop , A . H . Lindop , J . Griffin , G . Simpson , J . Simpson , J . Banks , J . H .
Shekleton , J . Harper , and others . The visitors included A . Barnes , W . M . 1031 }; T . Bedsmore , P . G . O . 1039 ; L . Wright , P . M . 410 ; C . Trigg , P . S . G . W . 1030 ; A . D . Parker , Org . 1039 ; H . Smith , P . M . Athol Lodge ; H . Langman , W . M . 419 ; E . Bagaley , P . M . 419 ; E . Williams , 390 ; H . Humphreys , Dimbella , Ceylon ; S . Smith Dorsett , J . W . 301 ; G . Grove , 730 ; James H . Walton ,
P . M . 696 ; J . Guy , W . M . 606 ; J . Jones , 506 ; R . Brevity 252 ; John Bragg , P . G . S . W . 739 ; J . Ketley , P . M . 739 ; Thomas Howkins , P . M . 468 ; Thomas H . Smith , P . M . 468 ; Frederick Derry , P . Prov . J . G . W ., 482 ; James Brawn , 1039 ; H . Hobson , 1163 ; R . Williams , 69 6 ; ) . F . Crump , 696 ; F . N . Sydee , 4 i 9 ; W . Balls , P . M . 1163 ; and others . The lodge having been duly opened by the
W . M ., Bro . P . T . Fisher , and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by the D . Prov . G . M ., and the installation was proceeded with in the very impressive and faultless style of Bro . Frank James . The newly-installed W . M . invested the following as his officers : —Bros . T . T . Fisher , I . P . M . ; James Rowley , S . W . ; A . P . Brevitt , J . W . ; the Rev . James Downes ,
P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; James Symons , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; Wm . Bayliss , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Secretary ; B . G . Cales , S . D . ; E . Oerton , J . D . * , B . Love , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , D . C . ; John Griffin , I . G . ; Stewards , John H . Shekleton and John Banks ; Tylers , Thomas Nicholls , for the 30 th time , and W . Purvis . The VV . M . afterwards presented the lodge with a very
handsome illuminated record of the W . M . 's ( 30 ) of St . Matthew ' s Lodge from its commencement , framed in a beautiful gilt frame , which was received , and the Dep . Prov . G . M . in the name of the lodge thanked the W . M . for it in a few suitable words , and it was duly entered upon the minutes . The lodge was then closed in ample form with solemn prayer by the W . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Assembly Rooms , where an elegant
banquet was provided , at which the W . M . presided , and who gave the usual loyal toasts in brief though suitable terms , to which the brethren heartily responded . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire , the Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury ; the Very Worshipful Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Frank James ; and the Officers , Past and Present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " and in