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CONTENTS .

R BPURTB 0 ' MASONIC MEITINGS — Craft Masonry ,. 33 S Instruction 325 Mark Masonry ¦ ••••¦¦ ;* ' 3 I Provincial Grand Lnd __ of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 326 provincial Grand I adapter of Kent 3 ™ Notable Manufictories _ 27 328

Summrr Banquet of the Henley Lodge , No . 1472 Oeer l- 'irst Noble Grand Master 3 * 8 provincial Grand Lodge ol Monmouthshire 3 * 9 Mason ic Music 3 ' 9 New Mas nic Hall , Oub , and Lodg ? at Portsmouth 329 Arrival e > f Distiiigiue-ht-il Canadians . - 3 2 9 Royal Arcn Chapters 330 Scenes at Elections 33 ° Truth—Nothing But the Truth 33 °

Manners and Morals 33 " CuRR- SPONDEVCE : — The Boys' School 33 * Truth 33 i Masons' Marks in India 33 A Dav in the Ountry—The London Collate Mission 331 The Pontc Sisto Fountain in Rome 33 '

Reviews 33 * Masonic Notes and Queries 33 ' Public AeTiusements 33 Here'ordshire Jiasonic Chaiitablc Association 333 Specimens of Society Journals 33 ' Masonic and General Tidings 333 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 334 Advertisements i ., II ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .

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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

( Craft iHasonrg . ERA LODGE ( No . 1423 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the gth inst ., at the Albany , Twickenham . There was a goodly muster of members aeid visitors , including Bros . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . 1 Sabine , P . G . S . W . ; J . T . Most , P . G . R . ; E . H . Thitllay , P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . G . P . ( Treasurer ) ; E . W . Devenux , W . M . ; A . Loos , S . W . ; J . Faulkner ,

J . W . ; B . Wright , Sec . ; J . H . Pearson , S . D . ; Dr . Beresford Ryley , J . D . ; G . L . Wingate , W . Simmons , P . M . 1559 ; H . Ouijh , 1150 ; T . Kingston , P . M . 862 -, W . C . Greaves , 22 . The minutes of ihe preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and duly signed by the W . M ., after which ( by the kind permission of the W . M . ) Bro . Baldwin , P . M ., proceeded to initiate Mr . B . Squire into the mysteries and

privileges of Ancient Freemasor . ry , which ceremony it is almost superfluous to add was rendered in the usual impressive manner for which this brother is so justly cele . bratttl . Business ended , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , and Col . Burdett responded on the part of the "GrantI Officers , " and explained his reasons for endorsing the ptlition to Grand Lotlge for the removal of the lodge

to Twickenham , and expressed a hope that the change would be appreciated hy the brethren . Bro . Moss , P . M . ( the Irrepressible ) , in his usual felicitous manner , responded lor " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and at the conclusion of hU remarks handed to the Secretary the names of

three gentlemen , Messrs . A . A . Sims , R . Chipperfield , and F . P . Jenkins , for initiation at the next meeting . After some remarks from Bros . Sabine and Baldwin , and same excellent music by the " Irrepressible " and Bro . Thitllay , the meeting was brought to a conclusion , and the brethren returned to town .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —A meeting of this new but prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 2 . ih ult ., at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , when there were present Bros . C . Jacques , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . of Middlesex , & c , S . W . ( Freemason ); H . J . Lardner , J . W . ; W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . H . Jackson , jun ., I . P . M . nnd Secretary ; M . Samuel ,

S . D . ; W . Poller , I . G . ; Strugnell , D . C ; Hart , Honorary Organist ; Parkinson , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Tomkinsoii , S . W . q ;; Butt , J . W . oof ; and J . H . Wildash , 1662 . The minules ot the previous meeting Laving been read and confiimed , Bro . Eberhardt was raised to the Degree of a M . M . by the I . P . M . The W . M . having resumed the chair passed Bro . T . Simpson to the Second Degree .

The ballot vvas then taken upon behalf of Messrs . Richards and A . Wildash , and having been proved unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiatetl into Craft mysteries by the W . M . In consequence of the lateness of the hour the question of the bye-laws was again ptistponed . The lodge having been duly and formally closed , the brethren

acjourned to ihe banquet , whhh was admirably served by the caterer , Bro . Acland , and assistants . Upon the removal of the clt . th the customary toasts were duly proposed and done full justice to . The proceedings were enlivened by the instrumental and vocal abilities of several of the btelhrcn .

BLACKBURN—Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 2 G 9 ) . —The above lotlge heltl a meeting on Thursday evening , the 71 I 1 inst ., when the following brethren vveie present-. —Bros . Edward Brooks , W . M . ; Samuel L . Buckley , S . W . ; James Heap , J . W . ; Allen Blenkhorn , I . P . M . ; John

Troop , P . M . and Treas . ; Thomas Parkinson , Sic . ; William Fletcher , S . D . ; William H . Cunliffe , P . M ., D . C . ; Nathaniel Jones , I . G . ; William Barton , S . S . ; John Tom"ns ° n , J . S . ; William Croft , Tyler ; John Shaw , Org . ; William F . Townley , P . M . ; Mile- Aspinall , R . Bradshaw , r > W . Vernon , 782 ; Thos , Preston , W . C , Seattle , N .

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Gillett , George H . Holt , 343 ; R . C . Duckworth , P . M . 345 ; John B . Leopold , 1775 ; J . T . Hall , S . D . 1519 . Mr . Thomas Parker , having been balloted for and elected , was ably initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M ., and the charges most impressively given by Bro . John Troop , P . M . The lodge was closed at eight o ' clock in peace and harmony , when the brethren retired from labour to refreshment .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tnursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' H all , Cooperstreet , Bro . John Roger Lever , W . M ., presiding , assisted by the following officers : Bros . Mark Vickers , S . W . ; W . Michall , J . W . ; Daniel Dnr . bavand , I . P . M . ; Robt . Tomlins , S . D . ; Joseph Halliday , J . D . ; John Church , Sec . ;

Ezra Cohen , I . G . ; John Bladon , D . C . ; W . J . Cunliffe , Org . ; J . Wilson , Steward ; and J . Sly , Tyler . There were also present Bros . J . Dawson , P . M . ; Samuel Titmas , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ; E . J . Rix , M . D . ; Jas . Smith , George Heywood , Henry Forshaw , H . Walmsley , R . Bradshaw , Francis Hilton , John W . Eelwards , — De Yongh , — Holmes , and R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . Visitors

Bros . Bostock , 1213 and 1633 ; C H . Stephenson , 16 33 ; and Michael Scholefield , 1283 ( West Yorkshire ) . The lodge was opened at 6 . 20 with solemn prayer , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Ellis Jones was then balloted lor and unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Mr . D . G . Wcnham was next balloted for , and was also elected . During ths preliminary

arrangements necessary ( or initiating Mr . Kilts Jcnes ( Mr , Wenhim not being present ) Bro . Francis Hilton , who was eligible for passing to the F . C . Degree , was interrogated and answered the queries very satisfactorily indeed . Mr . Ellis Jones being admitted , was duly initiatetl into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in his usual able manner , and also explained

the working tools . Bro . John Church , Secretary , delivered the charge in good style and without a hitch , and it is the more pleasant to record this fact as this vvas the first time an opportunity had presented itself of displaying his powers of memory . On the rct rement of Bro . Ellis Jones and Bro . Hilton , thc lodge was raised to the Second Degree , and on the re-appearance of Bro . Hilton he vvas passed to

the degree of a Fellow Craft , the W . M . performing this ceremony also and presenting the working tools . The ceremony of passing being ended , thc lodge vvas lowered to the First Degree . The W . M . announced that it pave him great pleasure to state to thc brethren that the application which had been made to Grand Lodge , for the relief of the widow of the late Bro . Walker ,-had met with a satisfactory

response , the Board of Benevolence having in the most generous manner sent him tne sum of £ 30 , which added to the sum of £ 3 previously sent by them made £ 33 ; this , in addition ti > £ 5 kindly forwarded by the East Lancashire Benevolent Institution , made a total of £ 40 , which he need scarcely adtl would be very acceptable 10 the widow . He further stated that he had

received a letter from Mrs . Walker acknowledging her gratitude to him and the brethren of the lodge who had signed the petition in her favour . " Hearty good wishes " were then expressed by the visitors , and the lodge vvas closed in due form at 8 . 20 . The brethren afterwards assembled at the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , as were also the

toasts of the candidates , visitors , & c , & c , and thc brethren separated before eleven o ' clock , after spending an enjoyable two hours and a half , which were considerably enlivened by some good singing by Bros . C . H . Stephenson , Cunliffe , Walmsley , and J . H . Greenwood , as well as some well rendered recitations by Bros . Donbavand , Bostock , and Bracewell .

LEIGHTON . —Beaudesert Lodge ( No . 1087 ) . —The installation of Bro . Green , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , took place on Friday , tne 8 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Leighconi The Installing Master was Bro . Past Master Gotto . Among the officers chosen by the W . M . were Bros . George Hpldom , S . W . ; Grafton , J . W . ; T . C . Tidmarsh , S . D . ; Dr . Sandell , J . D . The ceremony

being concluded in the Town Hall , the brethren repaired to the Bell Hotel , where a banquet , consisting of every delicacy of the season , was provided by Bro . Pickering , the worthy host . Among the visitors were Bros . Wilmer , Heart , King , Bradshaw , Cubbing , and Walker . The cloth being removed , the usual toasts were proposed in a most admirable manner by the W . M . That of "The Grand Officers "

was suitably responded to by Bro . King . " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Past Master Gotto , " was proposed by Bro . Dr . Gross , who eulogised the excellent mannerin which he had perlormed the ceremony . This toast was enthusiastically received . The toast of " The Visitors " was next pioposed , and briefly , but veiy heanily , responded

to by each highly congratulating the lodge upon thtir choice of Worshipful Master , who is deservedly held in the highest esteem among his brethren in the lodge . The evening ' s entertainment was enlivened by several good songs from Bros . George Holdom , S . W . ; Willis , Bradshaw , Walker , and others .

EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No , 1619 ) . —An emergency nueting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Crown Hotel . Present : Bros . John G . Horsey , W .. M . ; S . Davison , S . W . ; E . A . Head , J . W . ; Wm . Hale , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Sawyer , I . P . M ., Sec ; Wm . Rudge , S . D . ; Jas . E . Woodbridge , Steward ; F .

Sergeant , Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . J is . Nokeand W . H . Hook ; Bros . Jas . Cooper , Jno . Woodbridge , C . T . Young , E . Dickman , Wm . Pile , and J . H . Hcckford . Visitors : Bros . W . C . Banks , W . M . Amherst , 1223 ; Babington , Hopkinson , and G . Trench , of the Faversham Lodge . The Auditor ' s report was received and approved . Bro . Wm . File raised . Ballot being unanimous , Messrs . C , Firbank ,

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G . W . Holmes , and M . Ovenden were duly initiated . After the banquet ths usual toasts were given . In replying to their toast the Past Masters each spoke very highly of the excellent and impressive way in which Bro . John G . Horsey , their W . M ., had worked the First and Third Degrees for thc first time . Bro . Hale said that during the many years he had been a member lie had never heard better working . Several of the visitors expressed themselves in a similar manner .

SOUTHAMPTON . — Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1780 ) . —The W . M . of this lodge , Bro . W . Hickman , the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , at its last regular meeting received as visitors the W . M . of the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , No . 359 ( Bro . T . Lashmore ) , and a large number of the Past Masters and officers of that lodge . Several brethren were passed to a superior degree

and a candidate vvas initiated into Masonry , the ceremonies being conducted by the W . M ., and the charge to the newlyadmitted brother ably given by the Prov . Grand Sec . ( Bro . Le Feuvre , P . M ., an honorary member of the lodge ) . At the subsequent banquet the toast of "The W . M . and

Brethren of the Lodge of Peace and Harmony" was very heartily given , and ably responded to by the W . M ., Bro . Lashmore , and a very pleasant mei ting was brought to a close with thc toast of " The Orficers of the Albeit Edward Lodge , " which was acknowledged by the S . W ., Bro . Harle .

SHOREHAM . —Burrell Lodge ( No . 1829 VThe lirst regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the appointed meeting house , the Royal George Hotel , where a goodly number of brethren put in an appearance . Six well established and influential members cf Freemasonry were unanimously elected joining members . Five candidates were also elected and , being

in attendance , initiated . The ceremony of initiation was veiy ably performed by Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1466 , acting I . P . M ., in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Lord A . W . Hill , who was called away to Ireland . It is pleasing to notify the unanimous open good feeling existing among the bnthren , also the easy masterly manner the officers perform their duties , an evidence that their hearts

are in the work . The presence of several P . M . ' s and W . M . ' s of other lodges vvas very encauraging , and we think the brethren who laboured in founding the lodge may congratulate themselves upon their success , and the nolile auspices under which they commenced their labours . A lodge of emergency will be held on Thursday , the 21 st

inst ., for the purpose of initiating three candidates and electing four joining members . The regular meetings are arranged to be held the first Thursday in each month , and we feel assured brethren travelling south will be gratified in attending and heartily welcomed by the brethren of the new lodg ; .

INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1544 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . J . L . Payne , W . M . ; J . Lorkin , S . W . ; F . Jacob , J . W . ; C . lorkin , S . D . ; W . Ferrar , I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Precpt . ; J . Williams , Sec . ; and several

other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the previous meeting were read an 1 confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Ferrar , candidate , having answered the necessary questions , was passed to the degree of F . C . Bro .

J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . F . Jacob seconded , that Bro . J . Lorkin be W . M . lor the ensuing Wednesday evening—carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

MALTA . —Broadley Lodge ( No . 248 ) . —This lodge , which has been recently founded by a number of influential and well-known Mark Masters in this island , held its first meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , No . 27 , Strada Stretta , La Valletta , Bro . C . E . Coffey , W . M ., who had been previously installed at a meeting of the Keystone Mark Lodge under a provincial

warrant from Bro . A . M . Broadley , P . G . M . M . of the Province of Tunis and Malta , in the chair . After the warrant of constitution had been read by the Secretary , a ballot was taken for two joining members and six candidates for advancement , which proved unanimous . The joining members were then admitted , and five of the six candidates being present , were , after due pnparation , advanced

to the rank of Mark Masters . Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the icfreshment room . After the u-ual Masonic toasts had been given , " The Success and Prosperity of the New Lodge " was given , and received with enthusiasm . " The Health of the W . M . and Officers " was afterwards proposed , and the joining members congratulated them warmly on the excellent manner the ceremony of advancement had been carried out .

In connection with the Horbury Floral and Horticultural Society , held on Saturday , August 9 th , there was an open air glee contest , when the first prize was awarded to the " Batley Orpheus Quartette , " Bros . Buckley , Fox , Sheard , and Brearley ( Trafalgar , No . 971 ) , who sung " Gently sighs the evening breeze , " by Tarwood , and " Of a the airts the win can blaw , " by Shaw , as also the test glee , " The Sycamore shade , " by Sir John Goss , selected by the Committee .