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of fineness , and lip cynicism over all , see Benedict , the married man . "Sir , " said she , "for which of my good parts did you first suffer love for me . " "SufTer , " quoth he , " suffer love . A good epithet . 1 do suffer love , indeed , for I do love thee against my will . " Gallant gentleman , light-hearted acquaintance , Honest friend , type of gallant young England , go with congenial mate to happy clays and
time-honoured tombs . I might say a word on the most spiritual of loves—the love of a son paid to an honoured mother , as seen in warlike Coriolanus , whose mother won out of his love for her " a happy victory to Rome , " and he , conquering for her his worst foe , a revengeful self , died the martyr of " maternal love . But we will not , for , like 'Tinker Sly , you will be saying , I am sure , "' Tis a fair discourse , would it were done , " so that to make all well that ends
well , J ask you to once again commemorate our poet , and drink in fitting silence the immortal memory of the Poet Shakespeare . Bro . Bradshaw was much applauded when he had finished , and the toast was drank with enthusiasm . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close shortl y before eleven o'clock , Bros . Hudson Lister , W . Dumville , and J . H . Pearson contributing in no small degree towards that enjoyment by their singing of some delightful glees , songs , & c .
KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Keswick Hotel on Tuesday evening , the nth inst ., the business being a raising . The lodge was opened by Bro . Jos . Wales , W . M ., assisted by the following : Bros . W . Lamonby , PM ., as S . W . ; W . Hodgson , J . W . ; T . Usher , as S . D . ; D .
Crowden , as J . D . ; T . Mayson , J . Coward , I . G . ; and C . Thompson , Tyler . The chair was subsequently taken by Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , and an honorary member of this lodge , when Bro . G . Stamper was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was then closed .
DERBY—Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . —The regular May meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday week , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street . There were present Bros . W . B . Hextall , W . M . ; J . E . Russell , S . W . ; J . O . Manton , J . W .-, Rev . Worsnop , Chaplain : W . Naylor , P . M .. P . G . Sec , Treas . ; W . Butterfield . Sec . ; C . D . Hart , S . D . ; W . W . Poplewell ,
I . D . ; P . Wallis , D . of C . ; G . Johnson , I . G . ; Carr and Saver , Stewards ; H . J . Foulds , P . M . ; J . Heathcote , P . M . ; Iliffe , P . M . ; Piper , P . M . ; and Worsnop , P . M . ; Belneld , R . M . Baxter , Coulthurst , Cadman , F . S . Cooper , Dodd , Lane , T . H . Orme , Osbourn , Wheatcroft , and the following visitors : Bros . A . Frazer , W . M . 731 ; S . Steele , W . M . S 02 ; F . Campion , P . M . 2 * 53 ; W . Whittaker , S . W .
731 ; J . Bland . J . W . 731 ; T . Day , M . C . 731 ; G . Speckley , 253 j \ V . K . Burstall , 591 ; J . Piper , S 02 ; ancl F . A . Kelly , 1324 ( Freemason ) . The lodge being opened in due form , the summons convening thc meeting was read , and thc minutes of the last lodge duly confirmed . The W . M . then proceeded to invest Bro . Naylor , P . M ., P . S . G . W ,, Prov . Grand Sec , as Treasurer of the lodge
vice Bro . Bobart , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., resigned . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Broughall and found clear . Messrs . Dusautroy and Broughall were afterwards presented and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry , the ceremony being impressively rendered hy the
W . M . 'I he charge after the ceremony was given by Bro . Manton , J . W . The W . M . then received the " Hearty good wishes" of the visiting brethren , and , business being finished , the lodge was formally closed . 'The Fourth Degree received the usual attention at the hands of the brethren , and the cause of Charity was not overlooked .
WREXHAM . — Square and Compass Lodge ( No . 133 G ) . — 'The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Chambers , when about forty members nf the Craft were present . At the close of the lodge the W . M . presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Edward Smith , a very handsome Past
Master s jewel , as a tribute nf the high esteem and respect in whicb he is held by the brethren , anel an acknowledgment of the valuable services he rendered as W . M . during tiie years 1 S 7 S and 1 S 70 . The jewel bore the following inscription -. " Presented to Bro . Alderman Smith , Mayor of Wrexham , by the members of the Square and Compass Lodge of Freemasons , No . 133 G . May 4 , 1 SS 0 . "
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at Bro . West's house , the Three Crowns , Bro . W . Vance , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . W . T . Turner , I . P . M . ; W . Burgess , S . W . ; J . A . Elder , J . W . ; A . J . Manning , P . M . and Treasurer ; J . Ives , P . M . and
Secretary ; V . Holloway , S . D . ; C . Lewis , J . D . ; I *" . Biggs , I . G . ; M . Shirwin , Organist ; and A . \ V . Page , P . M ., Tyler . * ' The only visitors present were Bros . W . Gilbert , P . M . 1327 , and P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . There was no work for the lodge to do , but a very handsome testimonial was presented to Bro . 'Turner by the W . M . in the name of the lodge . It consisted of a
vellum , framed in gold , and bearing the following inscription in illuminated letters : " Presented , with a Past Master ' s jewel , to Bro . W . T . Turner , P . M ., by the members of the Henley Lodge of FYeemasons , No . 1472 , held at the Three Crowns , North Woolwich , as a token of esteem and regard , and in appreciation of the zeal and energy displayed by him in promoting the prosperity of the lodge ,
and the general welfare of its members during his year of office , and for the verv efficient manner in which he performed the duties of W . M ,, including the ceremony of installing his successor into the chair . 4 th May , 1 SS 0 . " In presenting it Bro . Vance spoke of the progress the lodge had made under the rule of Bro . Turner , and of the good feeling that existed among them , anel wished Bro . Turner many long years of life and happiness . Bro . Turner , in
reply , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the very handsome gift , which he prized above anything yet received b y him in his life . He should always remember that night with pride and satisfaction , and would still further endeavour to merit their good opinion by continuing to work for the success anel prosperity of the lodge . 'The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren , having partaken of supper , passed a few hours in harmony . BOOTLE . — Bootle Lodge ( No 1473 ) . —Tho usuaI ( month / y meeting of this suburban lodge ( and thc last
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previous to the summer vacation ) , was held at the Town Hall , Bootle , on Thursday , the Gth inst . Bro . A . C . Paterson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Councillor J . P . McArthur , P . M . ( Mayor of Bootle ); Alderman Newell , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ( ex Mayor ); R . Roberts , P . M . ; Councillor S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., lreas . ; of visitors
Hough , S . W . ; Dr . Young , and a number . Bro . Capt Crowley , of Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , and another brother connected with the Bootle Lodge were passed to the F . C . Degree by the W . M . in an effective manner . 'The brethren subsequently sat down to supper under the presidency of thc W . M .
BLACKPOOL . —Blackpool Lodge ( No . 1476 ) . — The installation meeting and St . John ' s festival in connection with the above lodge was held at the Clifton Arms Hotel , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . E . G . Stead , W . M . ; J . Waddington . S . W . ; Fred . Pattison , J . W . ; lhomas Blane , SecW . ListerS . D . ; R . Edmondson , J . D . ; H . Gardner ,
; , I . P . M . ; J . Wray , P . M . ; R . W . Braithwaite , P . M . ; S . P . Bidder / P . M . ; Dr . Wartenburg , Dr . Richardson , T . W . Dickson , J . S . Todd , A . j . Holloway , J . J . Horrc-cks , A . Moore , A " . Wade , Geo . Beneke , and E . Leigh . Visitors Bros . J . Whittaker , P . M . 125 G ; J . Hopwood , W . M . 703 ; Wm . Parker , W . M . I 2 * , G ; R . Butterworth , P . P . G . P . E . L . ; and Johnson . P . P . G . J . D . Rutland and Leicester .
Tlie lodge opened at half-past two o ' clock in the First Degree . The minutes of last meeting being confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the WAV . elect ( Bro . Fred Pattison ) was presented by Bro . H , Gardner , I . P . M ., to the Installing Master ( Bro . S . P . Bidder , P . M . ) , who inducted him into the chair of K . S . in a very masterly manner . In due time the M . M . 's were
readmitted and saluted the W . M . Bro . Pattison then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . 'Thos . Blane , S . W . ; A . Moore , J . W . ; H . Gardner , P . M ., Sec ; J . Wray , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Leigh , S . D . ; J . S . Todd , J . D . ; Geo . Beneke , I . G . ; T , Dickson , S . S . ; Dr . Wartcnberg , J . S . ; T . Gregory , Org , ; A . Wade , P . M ., Tyler ; E . Gregson , P . M ., D . of C . After the addresses to Master
Wardens " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in harmony and solemn prayer at five p . m . 'The brethren then adjourned to the dining rooms , and sat down to a sumptuous banq . net . A very choice menu was served , under the superintendence of Bro . A . J . Hollowavthe courteous manager of the hotel , whose
, capabilities are well-known as a public caterer . The dessert being laid on the table , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . In proposing "The Memory of the late Henry Johns , P . M ., P . '/ .. " Bro . Biddei dwelt at considerable length on the good qualities , and . nt .-ill times , the verv generous disposition of Bro .
Johns , and the loss tbe Blackpool Lodge would sustain b y his death . "The Health of the W . M ., " " The I . P . M ., ' "The Visiting Brethren , " "'The Masonic Charities , " and T y ler ' s toast ) were also proposed and duly honoured . The proceedings were brought to a close at 9 . 30 p . m ., after spending a very enjoyable evening .
YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . — The regular meeting of this flourishing little lodge was held on Monday , the 10 th inst . Bro . C . G . Padel , W . M ., was in the chair , anel was supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland . I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; Rev . J . Blake , Chap . ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; G . Simpson , J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec ; and a number of other officers , members , and brethren . After
a successful ballot had been taken for a candidate , Mr . Pcxton was introduced , and initiated into the First Degree , the S . W . giving the charge . Bro . Stubbs was also passed to tlie Second Degree . Ballots were taken for two life memberships in the Girls' School , which were won b y Bros . Kay and Brown . The name of a candidate for election was proposed , ancl the lodge was closed .
EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1 G 19 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown Hotel on the 4 H 1 inst . Owing fo illness , the W . M ., Bro . John G . Horsey , was unfortunately absent . The lodge ' was opened at three o'clock p . m ., there being present Bros . C . Sawyer , I . P . M . and Sec ( acting W . M . ); S . Davison , S . W . -, E . A . Head , J . W . ; W . Rudge , S . D . ; J .
G . Calway , J . D . ; E . Hickman , I . G . ; C . W . Noehmer . P . M . and D . C ; H . Horsey , W . H . Brown , G . Mitchell , J , Cooper , M . Ovenden , T . Carder , W . Pile , A . M . Betchley , C . Firbank , and G . W . Holmes . Visitors : Bros . A . W . 'Thorpe , S . W . 17 G ; W . C . Banks , I . P . M . 1223 ; R . Allison , W . M . 1 S 6 ; ancl A . Hopkinson , P . M . 191 . Before proceeding a tele-gram , expressive of the
sympathy of the brethren with the illness of the W . M ., was sent by the unanimous desire of those present . The minutes having been read and confirmed , in accordance with the notice of motion of Bro . Sawyer , a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . John G . Horsey , W . M ., on the expiration of his year of office . The candidates for passing , Bros . G . Mitchell and W . H . Brown ,
having been entrusted , nnd retired , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Henry Horsey ancl T . Carder , candidate-: for raising , were entrusted , and retired , and the lodge was opened in thc Third Degree . The two latter brethren were then raised to thc Sublime Degree of a M . M . A telegram from the absent W . M ., thanking the brethren for their expressions of sympathy , was then
received and read , and the lodge was resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . C . W . Noehmer , P . M ., having taken the chair in place of Bro . Sawyer , passed the two candidates to the Degree of F . C . 'The lodge having been resumed in the First Degree , and the ballot proving unanimous in favour of Mr . George Berry , a candidate for initiation , this gentleman was duly admitted into the secrets ol ancient
Freemasonry . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and thc S . W ., Bro . S . Davison , unanimously chosen . Bro . W . Hale was again appointed 'Treasurer , and Bro . F . Sargeant , 'T y ler . Bros . Brown , Mitchell , and Cooper were appointed members of the Audit Committee . 'The acting W . M ., before- conclueling the business of the evening , rose and alluded , in feeling terms , to
the many virtues of our departed Bro . John Noke ( for whom tbe brethren appeared in Masonic mourning ) , and to the great services he had so kindly rendered to the Sackville Lodge . After closing , the brethren re-assembled at table , and thus brought a very pleasant evening to an end . Bro . Pierpoint , superintendent at London Bridge Station ( S . C . R . ) , again kindly placed a saloon carriage at the
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disposal of the London brethren , thus adding much to their comfort on their journey clown in the morning . FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening the 5 th inst ., when Bro . Ed . Clarke , P . P . J . G . D . Cumberland and Westmorland , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , Bros . Richd . Wilson , S . W . ; Geo . Dalrymple
J . W . ; John Harris , Sec ; William Martin , [ . P . M . and ' Treas . ; James Winter , S . D . ; Edward Gibson , J . D . ; Daniel Dixon , I . G . ; Bryce Craig , Tyler ; William Foster , George Louden , John Banks , with visitors from various lodges in the province , Bros . R . Baxter , W . M . Kenlis Lodge , Egremont , 12 G 7 ; J . F . Kirkconel , J . W . ; P . Whittle , Sec ; Samuel Blenkhorn , S . 872 ; John Scott , jun ., Curwen
Lodge , 1400 ; Harrington , and others . 'The business before the lodge was to elect a Worshipful Master , when by a unanimous vote Bro . Geo . Dalrymple was announced as the W . M . elect , which met with hearty applause . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Banks proving liis proficiency therein , was entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when the candidate was again duly admitted , and
in a most impressive manner raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , in a way which would have added lustre to older " lights ; " in short , the whole work was performed in a manner pronounced to be faultless . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by thc visitors , the lodge was closed in form and good harmony , when tbe brethren adjourned for a short time to do honour to the loyal and Masonic toasts , the Tyler ' s toast concluding the proceedings about 10 . 30 .
INSTRUCTION . LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 22 . ) . —The session of this lodge opened on the 28 th of September last , and since that date there have been thirty meetings and 244 attendances , ha- 'ling from thirty lodges , being an average attendance at each meeting of nearly nine members . The ceremony of " initiation " has been worked thirty-three
times , that of " passing twenty , that of raising seventeen times , and the ceremony or "installation " once . On Monday , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . H . Baldwin , Sec , filled the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . D . McDiarmaid , S . W . ; J . Warren , J . W . ; F . Rose , S . D . ; J . Chambers , J . D . ; J . Kowin , I . G . ; D . Keyes , acting as candidate ; Bro . A . Lamarque , P . M ., the highly-esteemed Preceptor , being
unavoidably absent , in consequence of his father being recently , and somewhat suddenly , " raised" to the Grand Lodge above , where the G . A . O . T . U . lives and ( reigns for evermore . A unanimous vote of condolence and sympathy was passed to Bro . Lamarque on this , his severe
bereavement . It having been " resolved to continue working during the summer months , or until such other arrangements are made as will meet the views of the lodge , Bro . F . Rose was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed with a vote of thanks to the acting W . M ., and adjourned .
The members and inends ot this lodge dnied together on Friday , the 7 th inst ., when upwards of thirty sat down to a repast , well-served up by Bro . I ) . McDiarmaid , of thc Cambria Tavern , near Loughborough Junction , S . E ., where this lodge holds its nieecings every Monday evening at 7 . 30 . 'The Preceptor ( Bro . A . Lamarque , P . XL ) being unavoidably absent , Bro . William Ashwell , P . M . of the Neptune
Lodge , No . 22 ( under whose warrant the lodge works ) , presided , anel Bro . 11 . Baldwin , the Secretary , acted as Vice-President . 'The usual loyal toasts were dulyhimourcd , anel a very enjoyable- evening was spent , Bro . G . S . Graham giving some of his clever songs and sc-lc-etions ; the one from "il Trovatore" being most vociferously encored , in which he
accompanies himself on the pianoforte to the natural whistle , with the bells , bones , ilium , etc . ; also the singing and recitations by Bros . W . S . Crook , J . Warren , Wallis , Scliovary , and ot hers added greatly to the enjoyment of the company . A unanimous vote of thanks to tbe President , Vice-President , and Host closed the proceedings at a very far advanced hour of the evening .
LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE ( No . 58 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 1 oth inst ., at the London Masonic Club , IOI , Oueen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : Bros . C . E . Barnett , W . M . ; B . Haynes , S . W . ; Bee-ton , J . W . ; Smallpeice , Precpt . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; llerbigc , S . I ) . ; William Eraser , " J . D . ; E . W . Haines , I . G . ; James T . Fraser , J . D . ; E . 'Tarr , and others .
'Thelodge having been opened 111 the First Degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initia * ion was rehearsed , Bro . 'Tarr acting as candidate . The Second Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then opened in the Second anel 'Third Degrees , and closed in the three Degrees . Bro . Beeton was elected W . M . forthe next meeting .
GREENWICH . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 140 ) . —Or , Monday week this lodge of instruction closed its session with a banquet at the Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , to which about forty brethren sat down . 'The chair was ably filled by Bro . Hubbuck , P . G . S ., P . M . 140 , 320 , < i'c , and the vice-chair hy Bro . Loughborough , W . M . 140 . Bros . 'Tattershall , P . M . and Secretary 140 ; Noak ,
P . M . 140 ; Wallace , P . M . 140 ; Roberts P . ' M . and Secretary 79 ; Edwards , P . XL 1494 ; G . Brown , Preceptor ; and Hill , J . D-, Secretary , supported the Chairman , and Bros . Dennant , S . W . ; Spark , S . D . ; and Nucling , I . G ., supported the Vice-chair . 'The brethren did ample justice to a judiciously chosen and generous menu . 'The usual toasts having been proposed and heartily
responded to , the Chairman called on Uro . Forsyth for a recitation , lie rose and said : Worshipful Chairman , the recitation I purpose giving' you this evening is by special request of the members of the loelge of instruction . It will not convey the- sentiments and words of any public author , but is an expression in my own words of the
sentiments held by those members of the lodge of instruction who have received benefit from our Preceptor during the session just closed . 'They desire- me , sir , to convey to him the expression of their great appreciation of his unvarying kindness and courtesy in helping on in season and out of season the work lie has set his mind lo . No pains have been spared , no time has been grudged , by our beloved
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of fineness , and lip cynicism over all , see Benedict , the married man . "Sir , " said she , "for which of my good parts did you first suffer love for me . " "SufTer , " quoth he , " suffer love . A good epithet . 1 do suffer love , indeed , for I do love thee against my will . " Gallant gentleman , light-hearted acquaintance , Honest friend , type of gallant young England , go with congenial mate to happy clays and
time-honoured tombs . I might say a word on the most spiritual of loves—the love of a son paid to an honoured mother , as seen in warlike Coriolanus , whose mother won out of his love for her " a happy victory to Rome , " and he , conquering for her his worst foe , a revengeful self , died the martyr of " maternal love . But we will not , for , like 'Tinker Sly , you will be saying , I am sure , "' Tis a fair discourse , would it were done , " so that to make all well that ends
well , J ask you to once again commemorate our poet , and drink in fitting silence the immortal memory of the Poet Shakespeare . Bro . Bradshaw was much applauded when he had finished , and the toast was drank with enthusiasm . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close shortl y before eleven o'clock , Bros . Hudson Lister , W . Dumville , and J . H . Pearson contributing in no small degree towards that enjoyment by their singing of some delightful glees , songs , & c .
KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Keswick Hotel on Tuesday evening , the nth inst ., the business being a raising . The lodge was opened by Bro . Jos . Wales , W . M ., assisted by the following : Bros . W . Lamonby , PM ., as S . W . ; W . Hodgson , J . W . ; T . Usher , as S . D . ; D .
Crowden , as J . D . ; T . Mayson , J . Coward , I . G . ; and C . Thompson , Tyler . The chair was subsequently taken by Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , and an honorary member of this lodge , when Bro . G . Stamper was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was then closed .
DERBY—Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . —The regular May meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday week , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street . There were present Bros . W . B . Hextall , W . M . ; J . E . Russell , S . W . ; J . O . Manton , J . W .-, Rev . Worsnop , Chaplain : W . Naylor , P . M .. P . G . Sec , Treas . ; W . Butterfield . Sec . ; C . D . Hart , S . D . ; W . W . Poplewell ,
I . D . ; P . Wallis , D . of C . ; G . Johnson , I . G . ; Carr and Saver , Stewards ; H . J . Foulds , P . M . ; J . Heathcote , P . M . ; Iliffe , P . M . ; Piper , P . M . ; and Worsnop , P . M . ; Belneld , R . M . Baxter , Coulthurst , Cadman , F . S . Cooper , Dodd , Lane , T . H . Orme , Osbourn , Wheatcroft , and the following visitors : Bros . A . Frazer , W . M . 731 ; S . Steele , W . M . S 02 ; F . Campion , P . M . 2 * 53 ; W . Whittaker , S . W .
731 ; J . Bland . J . W . 731 ; T . Day , M . C . 731 ; G . Speckley , 253 j \ V . K . Burstall , 591 ; J . Piper , S 02 ; ancl F . A . Kelly , 1324 ( Freemason ) . The lodge being opened in due form , the summons convening thc meeting was read , and thc minutes of the last lodge duly confirmed . The W . M . then proceeded to invest Bro . Naylor , P . M ., P . S . G . W ,, Prov . Grand Sec , as Treasurer of the lodge
vice Bro . Bobart , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., resigned . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Broughall and found clear . Messrs . Dusautroy and Broughall were afterwards presented and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry , the ceremony being impressively rendered hy the
W . M . 'I he charge after the ceremony was given by Bro . Manton , J . W . The W . M . then received the " Hearty good wishes" of the visiting brethren , and , business being finished , the lodge was formally closed . 'The Fourth Degree received the usual attention at the hands of the brethren , and the cause of Charity was not overlooked .
WREXHAM . — Square and Compass Lodge ( No . 133 G ) . — 'The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Chambers , when about forty members nf the Craft were present . At the close of the lodge the W . M . presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Edward Smith , a very handsome Past
Master s jewel , as a tribute nf the high esteem and respect in whicb he is held by the brethren , anel an acknowledgment of the valuable services he rendered as W . M . during tiie years 1 S 7 S and 1 S 70 . The jewel bore the following inscription -. " Presented to Bro . Alderman Smith , Mayor of Wrexham , by the members of the Square and Compass Lodge of Freemasons , No . 133 G . May 4 , 1 SS 0 . "
NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at Bro . West's house , the Three Crowns , Bro . W . Vance , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . W . T . Turner , I . P . M . ; W . Burgess , S . W . ; J . A . Elder , J . W . ; A . J . Manning , P . M . and Treasurer ; J . Ives , P . M . and
Secretary ; V . Holloway , S . D . ; C . Lewis , J . D . ; I *" . Biggs , I . G . ; M . Shirwin , Organist ; and A . \ V . Page , P . M ., Tyler . * ' The only visitors present were Bros . W . Gilbert , P . M . 1327 , and P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . There was no work for the lodge to do , but a very handsome testimonial was presented to Bro . 'Turner by the W . M . in the name of the lodge . It consisted of a
vellum , framed in gold , and bearing the following inscription in illuminated letters : " Presented , with a Past Master ' s jewel , to Bro . W . T . Turner , P . M ., by the members of the Henley Lodge of FYeemasons , No . 1472 , held at the Three Crowns , North Woolwich , as a token of esteem and regard , and in appreciation of the zeal and energy displayed by him in promoting the prosperity of the lodge ,
and the general welfare of its members during his year of office , and for the verv efficient manner in which he performed the duties of W . M ,, including the ceremony of installing his successor into the chair . 4 th May , 1 SS 0 . " In presenting it Bro . Vance spoke of the progress the lodge had made under the rule of Bro . Turner , and of the good feeling that existed among them , anel wished Bro . Turner many long years of life and happiness . Bro . Turner , in
reply , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the very handsome gift , which he prized above anything yet received b y him in his life . He should always remember that night with pride and satisfaction , and would still further endeavour to merit their good opinion by continuing to work for the success anel prosperity of the lodge . 'The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren , having partaken of supper , passed a few hours in harmony . BOOTLE . — Bootle Lodge ( No 1473 ) . —Tho usuaI ( month / y meeting of this suburban lodge ( and thc last
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previous to the summer vacation ) , was held at the Town Hall , Bootle , on Thursday , the Gth inst . Bro . A . C . Paterson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Councillor J . P . McArthur , P . M . ( Mayor of Bootle ); Alderman Newell , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ( ex Mayor ); R . Roberts , P . M . ; Councillor S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., lreas . ; of visitors
Hough , S . W . ; Dr . Young , and a number . Bro . Capt Crowley , of Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , and another brother connected with the Bootle Lodge were passed to the F . C . Degree by the W . M . in an effective manner . 'The brethren subsequently sat down to supper under the presidency of thc W . M .
BLACKPOOL . —Blackpool Lodge ( No . 1476 ) . — The installation meeting and St . John ' s festival in connection with the above lodge was held at the Clifton Arms Hotel , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . E . G . Stead , W . M . ; J . Waddington . S . W . ; Fred . Pattison , J . W . ; lhomas Blane , SecW . ListerS . D . ; R . Edmondson , J . D . ; H . Gardner ,
; , I . P . M . ; J . Wray , P . M . ; R . W . Braithwaite , P . M . ; S . P . Bidder / P . M . ; Dr . Wartenburg , Dr . Richardson , T . W . Dickson , J . S . Todd , A . j . Holloway , J . J . Horrc-cks , A . Moore , A " . Wade , Geo . Beneke , and E . Leigh . Visitors Bros . J . Whittaker , P . M . 125 G ; J . Hopwood , W . M . 703 ; Wm . Parker , W . M . I 2 * , G ; R . Butterworth , P . P . G . P . E . L . ; and Johnson . P . P . G . J . D . Rutland and Leicester .
Tlie lodge opened at half-past two o ' clock in the First Degree . The minutes of last meeting being confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the WAV . elect ( Bro . Fred Pattison ) was presented by Bro . H , Gardner , I . P . M ., to the Installing Master ( Bro . S . P . Bidder , P . M . ) , who inducted him into the chair of K . S . in a very masterly manner . In due time the M . M . 's were
readmitted and saluted the W . M . Bro . Pattison then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . 'Thos . Blane , S . W . ; A . Moore , J . W . ; H . Gardner , P . M ., Sec ; J . Wray , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Leigh , S . D . ; J . S . Todd , J . D . ; Geo . Beneke , I . G . ; T , Dickson , S . S . ; Dr . Wartcnberg , J . S . ; T . Gregory , Org , ; A . Wade , P . M ., Tyler ; E . Gregson , P . M ., D . of C . After the addresses to Master
Wardens " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in harmony and solemn prayer at five p . m . 'The brethren then adjourned to the dining rooms , and sat down to a sumptuous banq . net . A very choice menu was served , under the superintendence of Bro . A . J . Hollowavthe courteous manager of the hotel , whose
, capabilities are well-known as a public caterer . The dessert being laid on the table , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . In proposing "The Memory of the late Henry Johns , P . M ., P . '/ .. " Bro . Biddei dwelt at considerable length on the good qualities , and . nt .-ill times , the verv generous disposition of Bro .
Johns , and the loss tbe Blackpool Lodge would sustain b y his death . "The Health of the W . M ., " " The I . P . M ., ' "The Visiting Brethren , " "'The Masonic Charities , " and T y ler ' s toast ) were also proposed and duly honoured . The proceedings were brought to a close at 9 . 30 p . m ., after spending a very enjoyable evening .
YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . — The regular meeting of this flourishing little lodge was held on Monday , the 10 th inst . Bro . C . G . Padel , W . M ., was in the chair , anel was supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland . I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; Rev . J . Blake , Chap . ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; G . Simpson , J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec ; and a number of other officers , members , and brethren . After
a successful ballot had been taken for a candidate , Mr . Pcxton was introduced , and initiated into the First Degree , the S . W . giving the charge . Bro . Stubbs was also passed to tlie Second Degree . Ballots were taken for two life memberships in the Girls' School , which were won b y Bros . Kay and Brown . The name of a candidate for election was proposed , ancl the lodge was closed .
EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1 G 19 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown Hotel on the 4 H 1 inst . Owing fo illness , the W . M ., Bro . John G . Horsey , was unfortunately absent . The lodge ' was opened at three o'clock p . m ., there being present Bros . C . Sawyer , I . P . M . and Sec ( acting W . M . ); S . Davison , S . W . -, E . A . Head , J . W . ; W . Rudge , S . D . ; J .
G . Calway , J . D . ; E . Hickman , I . G . ; C . W . Noehmer . P . M . and D . C ; H . Horsey , W . H . Brown , G . Mitchell , J , Cooper , M . Ovenden , T . Carder , W . Pile , A . M . Betchley , C . Firbank , and G . W . Holmes . Visitors : Bros . A . W . 'Thorpe , S . W . 17 G ; W . C . Banks , I . P . M . 1223 ; R . Allison , W . M . 1 S 6 ; ancl A . Hopkinson , P . M . 191 . Before proceeding a tele-gram , expressive of the
sympathy of the brethren with the illness of the W . M ., was sent by the unanimous desire of those present . The minutes having been read and confirmed , in accordance with the notice of motion of Bro . Sawyer , a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . John G . Horsey , W . M ., on the expiration of his year of office . The candidates for passing , Bros . G . Mitchell and W . H . Brown ,
having been entrusted , nnd retired , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Henry Horsey ancl T . Carder , candidate-: for raising , were entrusted , and retired , and the lodge was opened in thc Third Degree . The two latter brethren were then raised to thc Sublime Degree of a M . M . A telegram from the absent W . M ., thanking the brethren for their expressions of sympathy , was then
received and read , and the lodge was resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . C . W . Noehmer , P . M ., having taken the chair in place of Bro . Sawyer , passed the two candidates to the Degree of F . C . 'The lodge having been resumed in the First Degree , and the ballot proving unanimous in favour of Mr . George Berry , a candidate for initiation , this gentleman was duly admitted into the secrets ol ancient
Freemasonry . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and thc S . W ., Bro . S . Davison , unanimously chosen . Bro . W . Hale was again appointed 'Treasurer , and Bro . F . Sargeant , 'T y ler . Bros . Brown , Mitchell , and Cooper were appointed members of the Audit Committee . 'The acting W . M ., before- conclueling the business of the evening , rose and alluded , in feeling terms , to
the many virtues of our departed Bro . John Noke ( for whom tbe brethren appeared in Masonic mourning ) , and to the great services he had so kindly rendered to the Sackville Lodge . After closing , the brethren re-assembled at table , and thus brought a very pleasant evening to an end . Bro . Pierpoint , superintendent at London Bridge Station ( S . C . R . ) , again kindly placed a saloon carriage at the
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disposal of the London brethren , thus adding much to their comfort on their journey clown in the morning . FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening the 5 th inst ., when Bro . Ed . Clarke , P . P . J . G . D . Cumberland and Westmorland , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , Bros . Richd . Wilson , S . W . ; Geo . Dalrymple
J . W . ; John Harris , Sec ; William Martin , [ . P . M . and ' Treas . ; James Winter , S . D . ; Edward Gibson , J . D . ; Daniel Dixon , I . G . ; Bryce Craig , Tyler ; William Foster , George Louden , John Banks , with visitors from various lodges in the province , Bros . R . Baxter , W . M . Kenlis Lodge , Egremont , 12 G 7 ; J . F . Kirkconel , J . W . ; P . Whittle , Sec ; Samuel Blenkhorn , S . 872 ; John Scott , jun ., Curwen
Lodge , 1400 ; Harrington , and others . 'The business before the lodge was to elect a Worshipful Master , when by a unanimous vote Bro . Geo . Dalrymple was announced as the W . M . elect , which met with hearty applause . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Banks proving liis proficiency therein , was entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when the candidate was again duly admitted , and
in a most impressive manner raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , in a way which would have added lustre to older " lights ; " in short , the whole work was performed in a manner pronounced to be faultless . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by thc visitors , the lodge was closed in form and good harmony , when tbe brethren adjourned for a short time to do honour to the loyal and Masonic toasts , the Tyler ' s toast concluding the proceedings about 10 . 30 .
INSTRUCTION . LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 22 . ) . —The session of this lodge opened on the 28 th of September last , and since that date there have been thirty meetings and 244 attendances , ha- 'ling from thirty lodges , being an average attendance at each meeting of nearly nine members . The ceremony of " initiation " has been worked thirty-three
times , that of " passing twenty , that of raising seventeen times , and the ceremony or "installation " once . On Monday , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . H . Baldwin , Sec , filled the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . D . McDiarmaid , S . W . ; J . Warren , J . W . ; F . Rose , S . D . ; J . Chambers , J . D . ; J . Kowin , I . G . ; D . Keyes , acting as candidate ; Bro . A . Lamarque , P . M ., the highly-esteemed Preceptor , being
unavoidably absent , in consequence of his father being recently , and somewhat suddenly , " raised" to the Grand Lodge above , where the G . A . O . T . U . lives and ( reigns for evermore . A unanimous vote of condolence and sympathy was passed to Bro . Lamarque on this , his severe
bereavement . It having been " resolved to continue working during the summer months , or until such other arrangements are made as will meet the views of the lodge , Bro . F . Rose was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed with a vote of thanks to the acting W . M ., and adjourned .
The members and inends ot this lodge dnied together on Friday , the 7 th inst ., when upwards of thirty sat down to a repast , well-served up by Bro . I ) . McDiarmaid , of thc Cambria Tavern , near Loughborough Junction , S . E ., where this lodge holds its nieecings every Monday evening at 7 . 30 . 'The Preceptor ( Bro . A . Lamarque , P . XL ) being unavoidably absent , Bro . William Ashwell , P . M . of the Neptune
Lodge , No . 22 ( under whose warrant the lodge works ) , presided , anel Bro . 11 . Baldwin , the Secretary , acted as Vice-President . 'The usual loyal toasts were dulyhimourcd , anel a very enjoyable- evening was spent , Bro . G . S . Graham giving some of his clever songs and sc-lc-etions ; the one from "il Trovatore" being most vociferously encored , in which he
accompanies himself on the pianoforte to the natural whistle , with the bells , bones , ilium , etc . ; also the singing and recitations by Bros . W . S . Crook , J . Warren , Wallis , Scliovary , and ot hers added greatly to the enjoyment of the company . A unanimous vote of thanks to tbe President , Vice-President , and Host closed the proceedings at a very far advanced hour of the evening .
LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE ( No . 58 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 1 oth inst ., at the London Masonic Club , IOI , Oueen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : Bros . C . E . Barnett , W . M . ; B . Haynes , S . W . ; Bee-ton , J . W . ; Smallpeice , Precpt . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; llerbigc , S . I ) . ; William Eraser , " J . D . ; E . W . Haines , I . G . ; James T . Fraser , J . D . ; E . 'Tarr , and others .
'Thelodge having been opened 111 the First Degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initia * ion was rehearsed , Bro . 'Tarr acting as candidate . The Second Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then opened in the Second anel 'Third Degrees , and closed in the three Degrees . Bro . Beeton was elected W . M . forthe next meeting .
GREENWICH . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 140 ) . —Or , Monday week this lodge of instruction closed its session with a banquet at the Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , to which about forty brethren sat down . 'The chair was ably filled by Bro . Hubbuck , P . G . S ., P . M . 140 , 320 , < i'c , and the vice-chair hy Bro . Loughborough , W . M . 140 . Bros . 'Tattershall , P . M . and Secretary 140 ; Noak ,
P . M . 140 ; Wallace , P . M . 140 ; Roberts P . ' M . and Secretary 79 ; Edwards , P . XL 1494 ; G . Brown , Preceptor ; and Hill , J . D-, Secretary , supported the Chairman , and Bros . Dennant , S . W . ; Spark , S . D . ; and Nucling , I . G ., supported the Vice-chair . 'The brethren did ample justice to a judiciously chosen and generous menu . 'The usual toasts having been proposed and heartily
responded to , the Chairman called on Uro . Forsyth for a recitation , lie rose and said : Worshipful Chairman , the recitation I purpose giving' you this evening is by special request of the members of the loelge of instruction . It will not convey the- sentiments and words of any public author , but is an expression in my own words of the
sentiments held by those members of the lodge of instruction who have received benefit from our Preceptor during the session just closed . 'They desire- me , sir , to convey to him the expression of their great appreciation of his unvarying kindness and courtesy in helping on in season and out of season the work lie has set his mind lo . No pains have been spared , no time has been grudged , by our beloved