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Craft JEasonrs . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT . LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 29 th ult . Bro . C . Lorkin , VV . M ., presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . CW . Smyth , S . VV . ; J . S . Payne , J . W . ; Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; Lee , P . M ., Sec ; A . Ferrar , S . D . ; R . Polak , I . D . ; G . Ferrar , LG . ; OHey , Stwd .-,

Brasted , P . M . ; Dignam , P . M . ; a large number of members , and the following visitors : Bros . E . Clayton , 1604 ; Mercer , 1421 ; Weston , 127 S ; Catling , 1679 ; Hoit , S 56 ; Poole . gij ; Woodman , J . VV . 1950 ; Burch , 511 ; and Galer , 1366 . The lodge liaving been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . Dunn , O'Donnell , and Bannister were

raised to thc degree of Master Mason , and Bros . Dodd and Stokes passed to the Second Degree , after which Messrs . Caperoe and East were regularly initiated into Freemasonry , the whole of these ceremonies being ably rendered by the W . M ., assisted by his officers . This being the period for the annual elections , ballot was then taken Tor W . M . which resulted in the unanimous election of Bro .

, C . W . Smyth , S . W ., to fill that chair for the year ensuing . Bro . VV . H . Brand , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . J . Marsh , Ty ler . A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Lorkin , in recognition of his valuable services as W . M . during the present year . An Audit Committee was appointed , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . _ _

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the Worshipful Master in brief , but appropriate , speeches and were duly honoured . " The Health of thc VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dignam , I . P . M ., who complimented Bro . Lorkin on the able manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M . during his year of office . ofand the brethren

The remaining toasts were disposed , separated , having spent a very pleasant evening . Bro . Dr . Haskins , Org . 1364 , officiated at the pianoforte , and Miss Lorkin also delighted the brethren with some admirable selections ably rendered on that instrument . Some excellent vocal music was given by Bros . A . Ferrar , Woodman , Dunn , and others .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . , 745 ) , —This prosperous lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . Goodenough , VV . M . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., acting S . VV .,- Young , J . W- ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . O . Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . J ackson , PMSecTSimpsonS . D . -ListerLG . -, L . Lardner ,

.., ; . , , , W . S . ; Herbert , A . W . S . ; and J . Strugnell , P . M . Bro . Kendall , P . M . Tredegar Lodge , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the notice ot motion " as to the removal of the lod-re" was discussed at considerable length , and the

proposition , upon being put to the lodge , was lost . The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . During the evening Bros . Lott , P . M ., and Hoare contributed some excellent music .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., atthe Swan Hotel , when there were present Bros . G . P . Brockbank , Grand Steward of Scotland , W . M . ; I . Booth , S . VV . ; F . VV . Pacy , J . W . ; James Newton , P . P . G . S . D ., Sec ; J . VV . Poyntz , S . D . ; John Bentley , Org . ; James Navlor . Stwd . ; Robert Nightingale , Stwd . ; E . M .

Garstang , James Walker , R . K . I ' reeman , Johnson Mills , and Edward Barber , P . Ms . ; Walter M . Musgrave , M Robinson , and W . Gillibrandt . Visitors : Bros . Richard Duxbury , W . M . 14 C ; George Taylor , P . M . 146 ; lohn Isherwood , VV . M . 221 ; Nathaniel Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . 1723 ; Jas . Heywood , P . M . 1723 ; J- D- Murray , W . M . 133 s ; and John McAdam , 3 S 1 . the minutes read and

The lodge being opened and confirmed , a candidate for initiation was balloted for and approved . Proceeded to the Second and Third Degrees when Bros . Robinson and Gillibrand werc raised to the Degree of a M . M . Lodge was closed to the First Degree . Bro . John Booth , S . VV ., was unanimous y elected VV . M . The annual festival was appointed to be held on Monday ,

7 th January . On the proposition of Bro . Newton , seconded by the W . M ., a grant of £ 1 is ., was made from the lodge funds to the "Hughan Testimonial Fund , " special reference being made to the numerous occasions which this lorW has benefited bv Bro . Hughan's kind researches

and information supplied by him . It was agreed that a P M ' s jewel be presented at the next meeting to Bro . G . p ' . Brockbank , the retiring VV . M . The VV . M . announced bis intention of attending Grand Lodge on the 5 th inst . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed .

YORK York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —At the regular lodge on the 3 rd inst . the election of VV . M . and officers took place . Bro . G . Kirby , W . M ., was in his place , and there were present thc following officers : Bros . Garbutt , S . W . ; Dr . Draper , J . VV . ; J . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Smith , Sec . ; VV . Thompson , S . D . ; T . G . Hodgson , J . D . ; T . Sanderson , Org . ; S . Border , I . G . ; and the following

Past Masters : Bros . VV . Lawton , T . B . Whytehead , M . Rooke , J . Sykes Rymer , Major McGachen , and Capt . R . Giffard . There was a large gathering of visitors , including Bro . John Blenkin , VV . M . elect 1611 . The minutes having been confirmed , the Secretary read a copy of thc letter of condolence which had been forwarded by order of the lodge to the widow of the late Bro . J . J .

Leeman , M . P ., and the acknowledgment of Mrs . Leeman , the widow . The next business was the raising of Bro . J . Holiday-Smith , the W . M . performing thc ceremony , and the tools being given by Bro . Geo . Garbutt , S . W . The election of VV . M . for the ensuing year then took place , and Bro . Geo . Garbutt , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro ,

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VV . G . Calvert , Tyler . The installation banquet was fixed for the 17 th inst ., and a large number of brethren promised to support the W . M . on that occasion . CHORLEY . —EUesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge , to which the brethren of the Townley-Parker Lodge , No . 1032 , were also invited , and attended in strong force , was held at the Masonic

Rooms , in the Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . R . Irving , P . M . 1032 , W . M . ; P . Yates , I . P . M . ; J . M . Kerr , 10 3 2 , P . M ., Treas . 730 ; J . B . WithncII , P . M . ; Wm . Blackledge , P . M . ; H . Tattersall , P . M . ; John Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 ; A . Hall , P . M . 1032 ; James Corbitt , P . M . 1012 ; John Atherton , P . M . 1032 ; Jos . Barnes , S . W . ;

John Bradshaw , Sec ; James Brindle , S . D . ; L . Eccles , LD . ; Geo . Tootell , LG . -, A . G . Leigh , S . W . 1032 ; lames A . Atherton , J . VV . 1032 ; A . G . Bird , S . D . 1032 ; Joseph Hindle , John Monks , and Chas . A . Richmond . Apologies for being unable to attend were received from Bros . James Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 , P . G . S . W . M . M .: Thomas Forrester , P . M . 730 , P . P . G . J . D . ; and

James B . Cardwell , W . M . 1032 . The business was the presentation of a Past Master's jewel to Bro . J . M . Kerr , which had been subscribed for by the W . Ms ., P . Ms ., officers , and brethren of the two sister lodges , 730 and 1032 , to mark the brethren ' s appreciation of the manner in which he discharged the duties of Master of his lodge , No . 730 , four years ago , and the

interest he still takes as P . M . and I reasurer ot the lodge , and as a zealous member of 1032 , and to testif y the satisfaction which both lodges feel in the promotion of Bro . Kerr to Provincial Grand honours in West Lancashire . The presentation was made by the W . M . in a few appropriate remarks , and he was supported in turn by each of the brethren , who expressed in very fraternal and kindly

terms the esteem in which they all held Bro . Kerr for his untiring interest in Freemasonry in the town and district , and they wished he might live long in prosperity to wear the jewel with which he had been that evening invested . Bro . Kerr , P . M ., who had , previous to entering the lodge room been quite unaware of the purpose for which the meeting had been called , was so overwhelmed as much by

the hearty expressions of goodwill and congratulations by the brethren as by the jewel with which he had just been so unexpectedly presented , that he was unable to say more than to briefly thank the members of both lodges for the vcry handsome way in which they had thus in words and deeds so kindly acknowledged the services it had been his privilege and pleasure to render , in conjunction with them

all , in placing the finances of the lodge on a sound footing . He was much pleased with the improved financial position of the lodges , and the greatly increasing interest which was being manifested by the brethren in Freemasonry in general , and in the Masonic Charities of thisprovince in particular . A large number of the brethren signified their intention to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge the following day at Preston .

The lodge was then closed in due form and in good harmony , and the brethren adjourned to Stansfielovs Hotel , where a seasonable spread awaited them . After doing justice to the good things provided the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and responded to , and a most agreeable and pleasant evening was spent . The jewel is a very handsome one , 18-carat gold , suitably inscribed , and is the fourth which has been presented to Past Alasters of this lodge within little more than a year .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when the following were present : Bros . G . L Pepprell . W . M . ; B . Knight , S . W . ; S . Garcia , J . W . ; J . Dodge , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Hex , Sec ; M . T . Wicks , | S . D . ; T . Brooks Org . ; R . Letheren , I . G . ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . Enrrland ; I . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Murray , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Bradnee , P . M . ; A . F . Blarney , P . M . ; J . Lane , I . P . M . ; and others . The minutes of last regular lodge were read and confirmed , and the lodge opened in the Second Degree , whereupon theW . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Lane , I . P . M ., who examined Bro . W . Sadler as to his proficiency as a Fellow Craft , and he was entrusted and retired . Lodge

was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Sadler readmitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the I . P . M . and Bro . J . Lane _ with considerable ability and impressiveness , he also explaining the working tools and tracing board of that Degree . The lodge was then closed to the First Degree , and the chair resumed by the W . M ., W . Bro . G . J . Pepprell , when

VV . Bro . J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , proposed in a eulogistic speech , " That a sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the lodge funds for the purpose of presenting a Life Governorship of one of the Masonic Charities to VV . Bro . T . Perry , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., on his leaving Torquay , in recognition of the zeal , energy , and ability manifested by him for so many years in all Masonic matters , more

especially in relation to the Jordan Lodge , of which he was one of the founders and its first W . M . " This was seconded by W . Bro . W . Bradnee , P . M ., and heartily supported by VV . Bros . J . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Lane , I . P . M . ; Bros . S . Knight , S . W . ; M . T . Wicks , S . D . ; and the VV . M ., all bearing testimony to the Masonic zeal and ability of W . Bro . T . Perry , and their sincere

regret at his removal from Torquay to a distant town . The proposition was unanimously adopted . VV . Bro . A . T . Blarney , P . M ., proposed— " That the ' History of I ' reemasonry' in G volumes , by W . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . of England , be purchased for the use of the lodge , " and dwelt on the desirability of carefully studying Masonic History . The proposition having been

duly seconded , was warmly supported by W . Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England , and agreed to . VV . Bto . Hughan having retired , VV . Bro . J . Lane , I . P . M ., brought before the lodge the subject of subscribing " towards the testimonial now being raised by the Craft to VV . Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . of England , " and subseouentlv orooosed " That a sum of £ *• .-is . be voted from the

lodge funds towards that object . " This having been seconded by W . Bro . W . Bradnee , P . M ., and cordially supported by several brethren was unanimously and heartily carried . Bro . Lane , I . P . M ., having expressed a desire to become the medium of transmitting the money for the purpose of adding thereto the private subscription of himself and other brethren it was so agreed . Bros . Tapper and Grossman being in attendance were

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then examined by the Worshipful Master , W . Bro . G . J . Pepprell , and entrusted . Lodge was then re-opened in the Second Degree and the candidates satisfactorily passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the VV . M ., who also explained the working tools . The evening being far advanced , labour was suspended , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony .

WOOLSTON . —Clausentum Lodge ( No . 1461 . ) —The first installation of W . M . in the recently opened new hall of this lodge took place last week , when Bro . D . O . Hobbs , the S . W . for the past year , was duly placed in the chair by Bro . Walter Bowyer , P . M ., the Secretary of the lodge . There was a good attendance , including the following Board of Installed Masters : Bros . J . Blount Thomas , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 130 ; J . Robertson , W . M . 130 :

Henry Lashmore , W . M . 394 ; J . Methven , I . P . M ., R . R . L . Rosoman , W . H . Chapman , and Capt . R . W . Evans , P . Ms , of 1461 . The officers invested were as follows : Bros . Methven , I . P . M . ; A . J . Brown , S . W . ; Richard Bell , J . W . ; Rev . VV . S . Ffrench , Chap . ; G . J . Tilling , P . M ., Treas . ( reelected ) ; Walter Bowyer , P . M ., Sec . ( re-appointed ); M . F . Curtis , S . D . ; | J . W . Danells , J . D . ; E . Waters

D . C ; E . T . Wise , I . G . ; J . T . Wells , Org . ; W . J . Miller and W . H . Mitchell , Stwds . Votes of thanks were accorded to Bro . Bowyer for having , not for the first time in the lodge , so well fulfilled the duties of Installing Master ; to Bros . Admiral Martin , Tilling , Capt . Evans , Morten , J . Methven , and R . Davis , for presents to the new lodge room or in connection with

the recent dedication festival ; and to the retiring W . M ., the latter of whom , in response , said it would always be gratifying to him to remember that during his year of office he laid the foundation stone of their new Masonic Hall , and that he still occupied the chair when it was dedicated by the Prov . Grand Master . A letter from R . W . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , P . G . M .,

who was summoned from the banquet held after the recent inauguration of the hall by a telegram announcing an accident to his daughter in the hunting field , acknowledged a vote of sympath y forwarded on behalf of the Clausentum Lodge , and stated that though the accident was serious

the young lady was better . At the subsequent banquet various toasts of a Masonic and personal character were honoured , the newly-installed VV . M ., who presided , being on all hands congratulated on his accession to the chair , and receiving many hearty good wishes for a successful year of office .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This highly successful lodge met on the 28 th ult ., at the Clarence Hotel . Among those in attendance we noticed Bros . T . Goodchild , W . M . ; C Stevens , S . VV . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; R . VV . Forge , P . G . S . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . ; Finch , acting S . D . ; W . G . Collier , J . D . ; B . Muller , I . G . ; W . Hickinbotham , W . S . ;

I . Piller , I . P . M . ; Handel , Warner , Hill , Blanchard , Barns , Simmonds , Bonella , Porter , jun ., and others . The visitors were Bros . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; Beard , W . M . 94 6 ; Cousins , P . M . 209 ; Spearing , S . D . 1512 ; Chandler , I . G . 165 G ; Leonard , 25 ; Lockett , 1638 ; and Hardy , 1728 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Messrs .

H . Windcott and E . _ F . Bennett for initiation , and for Bro . Chandler , 1656 , for joining , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate thc two aforesaid gentlemen , theceremony being well performed , and afterwards passed Bro . Dines and raised Bro . Southwell . The bye-laws having been read and the Audit Committee appointed , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and

Tyler for the year ensuing resulted as follows : Bros . Stevens , W . M . ; T . Beauchamp , Treas . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Goodchild . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bros . Walls and Forge responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . "

"The Health of the Worshipful Master" was warmly given by the I . P . M . The Worshipful Master having replied , then gave "The Initiates , " and Bros . Windcott and Bennett made excellent replies . " The Health of the Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Elsam , Beard , Spearing , and others . The toasts of " The W . M . Elect , " " The Past Masters , " and " The Officers " followed in quick succession , and the proceedings then terminated .

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UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . — The Fifteen Sections were worked at the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomas-street , Woolwich , on Thursday , the 29 th ult . Bro . J . G . Milbourn , Preceptor of the Excelsior and Temperance lodges , presided , supported by Bro . Gooding as S . W . and Bro . Carter as J . W ., and a very large gathering of the brethren of the mystic art

from Woolwich and surrounding districts . The various Sections were most excellently rendered by the brethren assisting the W . M ., and a large addition of members secured to the lodge . After a cordial vote of thanks had been passed to the W . M . for the admirable manner in which the business of the evening had been carried out , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , sitting down to a most excellent repast

provided by the host , after which singing and recitations brought to a close a most enjoyable evening . The Sections were worked as follows : First Lectureis ! Section , Bro . Strickland ; 2 nd , Bro . Davis ; 3 rd , Bro . Masters ; 4 th , Bro . Carter ; 5 th , Bro . Akers ; 6 th , Bro . Jones ; 7 th , Bro . Gooding . Second Lecture—ist Section , Bro . Carter ; 2 nd , Bro . McQuinn ; 3 rd , Bro . Akers ; 4 th , Bro . Gooding ; 5 th , Bro . Brown . Third Lecture—is ' Section , Bro . Smith ; and , Bro . Grice ; 3 rd , Bro .

Jones-WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., delivered his intesestinji , ** lecture " Knobs and Excresences , " explanatory of the ritual and ceremonial of thc First Degree , to a large assembly 0 ' brethren , members , and visitors , in this lodge of instruction on Tuesday , the 20 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . O . J . Jones , W . M . j F . Knipler , S . W . ; H . Lee , J . W-i