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Craft Jlagonrg . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This influential transpontine lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 5 th inst . Amongst those present were Bros . H . F . Foale , W . M . ; Westley , S . W . ; Ruffle , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; J . J . La Feuillade , S . D . ; Dennis , I . D . ; A . Lundie , I . G . ; Davis , D . C . ; Hearn , Stwd . ; Burn , Hon . Org . ; Koch , P . M . ; Henry Higgins , P . M . ;

T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . W . Middx . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; Plowman , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; Lingley , P . M . ; Keinhardt , Tyler ; and many others . Among the visitors were Bros . Steng , 134 ; Harris , 134 S ; Hagan , 1471 ; and Pendleton , 2012 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Bros . J . T . Parratt and W . J . Potter were raised , and Bros . T . J . Townsend and C . Chisholm passed . The ballot having been taken for Messrs . W . Chamberlain , T . Davies , and W . W . Luckin , Bro . Cockburn , P . M ., by the permission of the W . M ., ably initiated them into Craft mysteries . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned

' to an excellent banquet , served in a manner that left nothing to be desired . In giving the toast of "The W . M ., " Bro . Lingley congratulated the lodge upon possessing a Master who had proved that day how well he could work . He augured for Bro . Foale a most prosperous and happy year . The W . M ., in reply , expressed his acknowledgments ,

and said that out of deference to Bro . Cockburn , P . M ., who had particularly desired to initiate two of his friends that day , he had given way , although he should have liked to have performed the whole of the ceremonies himself . With the help of the Past Masters and officers he hoped to have as successful a year of office as his predecessor .

The toast of " The Initiates " followed . Bros . Chamberlain , Davies , and Luckin replied in suitable terms . "The Health of the Visitors" came next , and was fully acknowledged by Bros . Hagan and Harris . Bro . Lingley replied to the toast of "The Past

Masters ; " Bros . G . Everett and W . Stuart for " The Treasurer and Secretary ; " and Bros . Westley and Ruffle for "The Officers . ;' Some excellent instrumental and vocal selections were given by Bros . Burn , Barry , Davies , W . P . Webb , Buxton , and others .

LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE ( No . 1743 ) . — On Saturday , the [ 9 th ult ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Bro . J . Mitchell , the W . M ., being in the chair , and after the raising of Bros . Charig and Stahl , and the passing of Bros . Bridgman , Comyns , and Flexman , an interesting lecture on the signs and symbols of Craft Freemasonry , which had expected for

some few months , was delivered by Bro . C . E . Ferry , P . M . and Secretary , which was all the more appreciated by its being illustrated by four large coloured diagrams executed by the lecturer . Bro . Ferry commenced with the hidden mysteries of the earliest stages of initiation , and the preparation of initiates , explaining many obscure symbols in the ritual , and

referring especially to the wonderful system of triads permeating the same , and explained his diagrams of the ancient Egyptian apron and the initiation of a Royal Egyptian Prince , as shown by Belzoni and commented upon by Dr . Weisse , dwelling especially upon that Egyptian Masonic emblem—the crux ansata , or emblem of life ; also his third diagram of . the mystic circle , a lecture well known to a

former generation of Speculative Masons , but now almost forgotten , was much appreciated . Concluding with an essay upon the six-pointed and five-pointed stars , a unanimous vote of congratulation and thanks to the lecturer was ordered to be entered upon the minutes .

The visitors present were Bros . C . J . Wilkinson-Pimbury , W . M . igg 7 ; R . Dyson , P . M . 65 ; G . Haller , W . M . elect 65 ; A . Schneider , 151 ; G . S . Dawton , 1949 ; W . Barnes , 1227 ; and T . Taylor , 1227 . Alter the business , a banquet was admirably served in the Pillar Room by the host , Bro . Clemow .

ST . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall , bhoreditch , on Wednesday evening , the 6 th inst . Bro . J . Cox , W . M ., opened the lodge , being assisted by Bros . H . J . Thrower , S . W . ; L . A . Harrison , J . W . ; VV . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Beasley , S . D . ; and other officers , there being also

present the following Past Masters : Bros . L . Stean , G . T . Barr , E . Benjamin , E . Walker , and R . Drysdale . Bro . Brand moved , and Bro . Barr seconded , a motion making the fee for initiation £ 10 10 s ., and the fee for joining members £ 6 6 s . This was unanimously adopted , after discussion . A ballot was taken for Mr . R , Jeremy , and the vote being unanimous , Mr . Jeremy was impressively

initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M . and his officers . Notice having been given of further proposals for the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The meeting was generally considered to be of a very successful and enjoyable character . UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 212 S ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge , the chief object of which is to provide a Masonic home in London for brethren from the Northern Counties , was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , Holborn , on Tuesday , the 5 th instant , and attracted a large gathering of Provincial and Metropolitan Masons . Bro . Wm . Masters , P . M ., VV . Master , presided , and was supported by Bros . VV . F . Smithson . l . P . M .: G . J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . P .

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Derby , W . M . elect ; S . B . Bolas , Sec ; J . M . Peake , S . D .: G . Davis , J . D . ; Frank Wright , I . G . ; H . G . Giller , P . M ., and C . R . Lee , Stwds . ; ] . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . W . North and East Yorks , D . C ; Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; J . VV . Woodall , P . G . Treas . ; Col . Shadweli H . Cferke , G . Sec . ; C . G . Skipley , P . M ., and many other members . Visitors : Bros . E . R .

Ward , P . P . G . S . W . Derby ; J . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . West Yorks , P . G . D . ; Theo . H . Tilton , P . D . G . M . New York City ; Col . Harding , P . A . G . D . C ; E . C . Rice Oxley , 506 ; John Simpson , 442 ; T . Capern , P . M . 925 ; H . F . Grimshaw , S . W . 920 ; W . G . Stott , 667 ; W . B . Hardington , 1009 ; J . Halden , W . M . 1009 ; Horace Slade , P . M . 60 ; J . H . Hughes , P . M . 404 ; H . Hughes ,

P . M . S 69 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; A . Schoheld , P . M . 102 S . P . P . G . P . Derby ; Jas . Rogers , P . M . 19 S 4 , P . G . Stwd . Herts ; J . S . Strachan , P . M . 24 , P . P . G . W . Northumberland ; H . Logan , P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . R . Morris , Chap . 11 S 5 ; L . Deedes , P . M . 1479 ; W . J . Spicer , P . M . 5 69 ; L . Hirsch , P . M . 1 S 1 S ; E . Flint , 33 ; A . Strugnell , 2264 ; W . Wharton , 47 ; G . H . Turner , 47 ; Geo . Cooper , P . G . D . ;

S . Jennings , 142 ; Walter Jennings , 142 ; W . Soden , 12 S 7 ; H . Bailey , 1719 ; W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; Thos . Browne , P . M . 1597 ; A . L . Fryer , 1624 ; H . J . Dutton , 1706 ; Arthur Weston , 1929 ; Fred VV . Stephens , 134 S ; and VV . VV . Lee , 1897 . The lodge was formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Ballot was successfully taken for Bro .

Lieut .-Col . Potham , as an Hon . Member , and for Bro . W . G . Stott , as a joining member . Ballot was also taken for Mr . Jas . Kershaw , as a candidate for initiation , and resulting unanimously in his favour , he was impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . M ., the charge being effectively rendered by Bro . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . West Yorks , The chair was then assumed by Bro . E . R . Ward , P . P .

G . W . Derby , for the purpose of installing his friend , Bro . G . J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Derby , the W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Wood was duly installed into the chair and saluted accordingly . The following officers were subsequently appointed and invested : Bros . VV . H . Bullock , S . W . ; J . M . Peake , J . W . ; E . Carr , Treas . ; S . B . Bolas , Sec ; G . B .

Davis , S . D . ; F . Wright , J . D . ; C . R . Lee , I . G . ; W . G . Stott , Org . ; H . G . Giller and J . Lockett , Stewards ; J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . W . N . and E . Yorks , D . of C . ; and H . Evenden , P . M ., Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . E . R . Ward , P . M ., to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded for his efficient services . The W . M . said a pleasing duty devolved

upon him in presenting the I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Masters , with a P . M . ' s jewel , and , on behalf of the members , he had to convey to the l . P . M . every good wish for the future , and their appreciation of his excellent working during the past year . Bro . Masters , l . P . M :, briefly returned thanks for the handsome jewel , which he should feel honoured in wearing as long as he lived .

Severrl propositions having been received , the lodge was closed in the usual form . After banquet , the usual toasts were given with the customary heartiness . In giving "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . said he felt honoured that on his installation night there were so many Grand Officers present , and he took it as a compliment

not only to himself , but also to the lodge . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , in reply , confessed that he was entirely unprepared to respond , for he believed that usually the senior Grand Officers present performed that duty . He had near him two very distinguished Grand Officers in the persons of the P . G . Chaplain and the P . G . Treasurer , and he therefore congratulated

himself that he should not be called upon . The W . M . had asked him to reply for that section ot the Grand Officers who were at work for the moment , and , speaking for the executive , he could only say they were actuated by the same feelings as the other Grand Officers , and were grateful for the honour done them , and they could not forget that the brethren always kindly recognised

the Masonic positions they held . Speaking for himself , it was an especial pleasure to him to be present that evening . It was a little more than three years ago that he had the pleasure of consecrating that lodge , and he was gratified to find that this child of his had so suddenly arrived at maturity . He found the project shadowed forth three years ago amply justified that evening . It was an

excellent idea that brethren coming from the Northern Counties should have the opportunity of meeting together and renewing old associations . That idea had been successfully carried out , for he saw the successful realisation in the splendid gathering around him . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., J . W . Woodall , P . G . Treas ., and Cooper , P . G . D ., also replied .

The W . Master then gave " lhe Prov . G . Masters of the Northern Counties , " but before doing so asked the Secretary to read letters of regret for inability to attend from Bros , the Earl of Lathom , Marquis of Hartington , Earl of Zetland , and Col . N . Starkie , and also from the Lord Mayor . The VV . Master said that although those distinguished

brethren could not be present , he hoped before the year was out , to see some of them present , and the members would then do their best to receive them in a proper manner . It was his privilege to have on his right the Prov . G . Master of West Yorkshire who had afforded them a considerable treat in the lodge by the admirable manner in which he had performed a portion of the installation

ceremony . Bro . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , having returned thanks for the kind proposition and hearty reception of the toast , said he could not but express the pleasure he had received in the part Derbyshire had taken in the installation ceremony that evening , when he recollected that he first saw the light of Masonry in that province in

the year 1 S 5 S , during the administration of the predecessor of the Marquis of Hartington , and that he was in the closest Masonic relations with the Prov . G . Master of Derby and his admirable Deputy . He might say that the Prov . G . Masters of the Northern Counties worked together for the prosperity of the Craft in the provinces under their respective commands , and if there was

one other thing they did for the good of their fellow creatures outside the Craft it was to lend themselves to the promotion of every good work . He hoped they should ever be loyal to the Charities and in the hearty support they deserved . The Grand Secretary was right to speak of this lodge as he had done . They in West Yorks felt it was an admirable thing to

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establish in London a lodge where they from the north could come and find a Masonic home suited to their tastes and feelings , instead of as previously , having to rely too much upon the kindness and generosity of their good friends in London . They were anxious to do one thing , and that was , to act in co-operation with their friends in London in whatever was good for the promotion of Masonic

principles at large , and he hoped the Grand Lodge would find it had no more loyal body of Masons than that numerous body of brethren embodied in the 10 northern counties of England . He thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kindness extended to him as representative of the provinces . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . P . S . G . W . N . and E . Yorks ,

in proposing " The Masonic Charities , " said il was difficult in a brief speech to give anything like a retrospect of the Institutions . The Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution had recently taken place , and the brethren had responded nobly to the appeal of that Institution . The other Institutions had yet to hold their Festivals , when he trusted the brethren would be as ready to assist the

Institutions for Boys and Girls as they had that of the Old People . They must not overlook the fact that the brethren had thought fit to have these Institutions , and therefore it was their bounden duty to support them . The aged Masons and Widows looked to the Craft to render their declining years comfortable , and the lads and lasses also looked to the Craft generally for that education which

should fit them to battle with the world . They in the north had a fund to which every subscribing member contributed half a crown , taken from his subscription , and 10 s . was given from joining and initiation fees , and this money was used for charitable purposes . He would like to see such a system used generally , so that every lodge should contribute to the Charities , for it had occurred to

him that the few were the real subscribers to those Charities , and that many did not do their duty as they should . With respect to the executive officers at the head of the Institutions , he thought they should support them so long as they felt they were doing their duty . As far as the Benevolent Fund was concerned , he thought it would be a good thing if relief was only given once to applicants ,

in view of the increasing demands made upon it . He wished every brother joining the Order to feel he was not joining for benefits to be received , but for the good he could do and the help he could give to those needing it . In whatever direction they used their efforts for the benefit of Charity , they must not forget that their principal aim should be to support the three Masonic Institutions , and

he trusted the brethren would perform that duty to the best of their ability . Bro . Dr . Morris , Head Master of the R . M . I , for Boys , responded , and said that with regard to the Masonic Charities no brother had taken more interest in them than himself , for during the past 14 years he had laboured hard in bringing the Boys' School up to its present state .

Freemasonry had of late become immensely popular , and they already had a different class of children to those formerly in the Institution . It , therefore , behoved Freemasons to be careful whom they admitted , but once a man became a Mason , it was their duty to help him in times of need to the best of their ability . Bro . VV . Masters , I . P . M ., proposed " TheHealth of the

W . Master , " and said the members were convinced that their votes had fallen on the right man in selecting Bro . G . J . Wood as their W . Master . They were rather unfortunately placed , the S . W . and J . W . being unable to go in . It was , therefore , necessary that some P . M . should take the chair , and the choice fell upon Bro . G . J . Wood ,

P . M . 1028 , of which lodge he was the W . M . in 1881 . He believed there was a brother present who was present when Bro . Wood was initiated , and there were many Derbyshire brethren present to congratulate him on his installation . He was sure that at the end of the forthcoming year the members would not be dissatisfied with their choice . He save them with all heartiness the health of the W . M .

Bro . G . J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Derby , VV . Master , said he was grateful to the brethren for the kind manner in which his health had been received . The l . P . M . had said that perhaps next year they would drink his health more heartily than they had that night , but he thought nothing could exceed the kindness with which it had been received . He had simply done what he had been asked to

do . He was asked to take certain duties , and if he had pleased them he was satisfied . He should endeavour to do his best—and he did not use that expression idly—to carry on the work , and , with the help of the officers on whom he could rely , he hoped to present a clean bill of health at the next meeting . He would now ask them to turn their attention to the next toast , which was

"The l . P . M . and Past Masters . " They all knew what Bro . Masters , the I . P . M ., could do . Much of the happiness of that evening ' s gathering could be attributed to the credit of the I . P . M ., for he had taken considerable trouble to arrange for the comfort of the brethren . It was an honour to have such a brother in the lodge , and it was a pleasure to him ( the W . M . ) to have such a friend as Bro .

Masters . He hoped the l . P . M . would be with them for many years to give them the benefit of his advice and support . Bro . Wm . Masters , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and said that anything he had done had been a labour of love . If Masonry meant anything it should mean happiness amongst men , and since he joined that lodge he had been brought

into contact with brethren he would never otherwise have known , but whom he was proud to call his friends . He thanked them for the many kindnesses he had received during his year of office , and also for the handsome present , which he should wear with pride , and should prize as long as he lived Bro . Smithson , P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , '

and said with reference to Bro . Cumberland ' s remarks on the subject of Charity , he did not think that since the formation of the lodge it had been absent at any Festival . The W . M . had kindly consented to take up a Stewardship for the R . M . I , for Boys , and the I . P . M ., Bro . Masters , represented the lodge at the Benevolent Institution Festival . Bro . J . S . Cumberland also replied . Master /

Bro . Masters , I . P . M ., proposed "The Installing and said they were indebted to Bro . Ward , P'M" » Vi coming a long distance to install his old friend , the W . M--They could not have had the ceremony better performed , and hoped it was not the last time they should see Bro . Ward with them . Bro . Ward , P . P . S . G . W . Derby , responded , and said it . was a matter of congratulation to him when Bro . Wooer- _