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passing wa > then rehearsed , with Bro . Cobb as candidate , Bro . S . Pardoe acting as S . D . The questions before raising having been put to Bro . Cobb , lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Hughes then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . A . G . Dodson , P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremonyof raising . The impressive and accurate manner in which the Preceptor delivered the charges was decidedly an intellectual treat , and afforded
the utmost gratification , as well as edification , to the brethren and visitors who were fortunate enough to be present . At the close of the ceremony Bro . Hughes resumed the chair , and the lodge was closed in due form . After twc joining members had been accepted , and other matters ol business transacted , Bro . Thos . Agutter was unanimously elected as VV . M . for the next meeting . Visitors are always most cordially welcomed to this lodge .
ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —This old lodge resumed its meeting , after a short recess , at Bro . Wm . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E . Bro . Dr . T . Loane , ably occup'ed the chair , supDorted as follows : Bros . Job , W . AI . 1076 . S . W . ; J . VV . Jones , P . M ., J . W . ; W . Musto , P . M . Preceptor ; VV . Yetton , P . M . Treas . ; G . IT .
Stephens , Hon . See ; I . P . Cohen , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Taylor , J . D . ; D . Moss , l . G . ; J . Fowler , R . Hopkins , and others . Visitor : Bro . G . Price , 554 . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the last meeting were submitted and confirmed . Bro . G . Price vvas tested and entrusted and lodge advanced , and the ceremony of passing capitally worked . Bvo . G . Price , 554 , vvas elected a member of the lodge ; and the
subject of the usual working of the Fifteen Sections having been discussed , it vvas unanimously resolved to invite Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 , an old and constant supporter of the lodge of instruction to preside and work them upon the fourth meeting night in the ensuing month . Nothing further offering lodge vvas closed , great satisfaction being expressed at so successful an opening night having been attained . Bro . J . Job , VV . M . 1076 , will preside on the next occasion , and brethren are cordially invited .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , and presided over by Bro . C . H . Phillips , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . R . Poore , S . VV . ; J , N . Bate , J . W . ; J . Hill , S . D . ; W . J . Nevvland , J . D . ; H . Stokes , l . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . Preceptor ; E . A . Francis , S . C . Hill , H . S . Biggs ,
and others . Lodge was opened and minutes confirmed . Bro . Biggs as candidate vvas proved and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . 'The F . C . charge vvas given by Bro . Bate . The
explanation of the tracing board was rendered by the Preceptor , Bro . Stevens , who was assisted by Bro . Francis and J . Hill . Lodge vvas closed down and called off . Entry drill vvas practised and the lodge called on . Bro . R . Poore was elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , and the lodge closed in perfect harmony .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This lodge met as usual at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , on the 5 th inst . Present : Bros . A . VV . Ellingford , W . AL ; VV . Evans , S . VV . ; VV . Cross ( Hon . See ) , J . W . ; J . Taylor , Deacon ; G . Price , l . G . ; J . J . Berry , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . H . Stephens , J . T . K . Job , Seymour , and others .
After the usual routine work , the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Berry , P . At ., candidate . Bro . Price was next tested , and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of passing vvas ably rendered . Bro . Price vvas further questioned as a candidate for the Third Degree , and lodge was closed down . Bro . Evans , VV . M . 1200 , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing Tuesday evening , at six o ' clock , when a capital evening ' s work is to be looked for .
TEMPERANCE - IN - THE - EAST LODGE ( No . SgS ) . —The business of the above well-attended lodge , held at the George IV ., Ida-street , Poplar , vvas continued on the Gth inst ., when Bro . Chapman was VV . M ., assisted by Bros . G . Graveley , S . W . ; Carter , J . VV . j Scrutton , P . M ., See ; Byford , S . D . ; Carter , jun ., J . D . ; Goatley , I . G . ; S . T . Finch , P . M ., Preceptor ; Waller , P . M . ; Butcher , Pulsford , Saunders , and others .
Lodge having been fully opened , as is the custom here , was resumed and the ceremony of Initiation was worked . Lodge was called off for necessary refreshment , and upon resumption of labour , Bro . Finch worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , being assisted by the brethren . Labour being ended the various officers were elected to their respective positions for the month , and lodge was closed in harmony .
WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the East Hill Hotel , Wandsworth , on 'Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . Black was VV . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Jones being the candidate , and afterwards impressively delivering the ancient charge . The lodge
was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Jones being again candidate . 'The lodge being closed in the 'Third and Second Degrees . Bro ] Higerty , 1714 , was regularly elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed a Secretary in succession to the late Bro . Woodrow , whose loss this lodge deeply laments . Bro . Higerty having expressed his thanks for the honour conferred on him , and the brethren having expressed " hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed in due form .
UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —This prosperous lodge met as usual on the 31 st ult ., at . the Swan 'Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , Shoreditch , Bros . Cleverley , W . M . ; Ford , S . W . ; G . VV . Howe , J . W .,- C . / . Fue , « c . ; Perkins , S . D . ; Gilbert , J . D . ; Patrick , l . G . ; {»• VV . Fenner , P . AL , Preceptor ; A . Clarke , P . M . ;
Welch , Horley , Daley , Legg , Pearcy , and others . Lodge was duly opened with full observances , and the ceremony of initiation vvas worked , Bro . Tearcy , candidate . Bro . Pearcy , W . M . 1227 , then took the chair , and having tested Bro . Cleverly as a candidate for the Second Degree , ° ugewas advanced , and Bro . Cleverly advanced to the
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Degree of F . C . in a very able manner . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Ford was chosen as VV . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , when a good attendance is desired . STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —On Saturday , the 9 th inst ., this lodge met , with Bros . Bellis , as W . M . ; Aledsalf , S . VV . ; Emblin , J . W . ; Youngman , S . D . ; Andercon , J . D . ; and Osborn , l . G . The ceremony of passing
vvas rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . The First , Second , and Fourth Sections were worked respectively by Bros . Bervis , Alerton , and Gibson , the manner in which Bros . Bervis and Merton answered the questions in the Fourth being much admired . The lodge was called off , and opened in the 'Third Degree , and closed down in all the Degrees . Bro . Medcalf , P . AL , will ( to-day ) Saturday work the third ceremony , by special request .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . — This thriving lodge met , as usual , on Monday last , at the Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , E . C . Bro . S . R . Larchin , P . AL 1541 , was W . M . ; VV . Martin , S . W . ; F . . W . Sillis , J . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . J . Scales , Treas . ; Edwin Storr , See ; Hy . Stiles , S . D . ; Nathan , J . D . ; G . VV . Knight , l . G . ; Ormiston , 1 . W .
Smith , Kauftman , Edwards , Seefels , Abell , Snow , Clarke , and other brethren , numbering in all forty-live . After necessary formalities the Fifteen Sections were worked as follows : First Lecture . —First Section , Bro . G . VV . Knight , D . C . 1507 ; Second , Bro . Rd . Knight , 733 ; Third , Bro . VV . Dennison , W . M . 1541 ; Fourth , Bro . E . Abell , P . AL 1599 ;
Fifth , Bro . C . J . Fox , J . W . 201 ; Sixth , Bro . Hemming , 12 S 7 ; and Seventh , Bro . VV . C . Smith , l . G . 15 G 3 . Second Lecture . —First Section , Bro . F . VV . Sillis , D . C . 1744 ; Second , H . G . Gush , S . VV . 12 S 7 ,- Third , Bro . C . J . Foot ; Fourth , Bro . Walter Martin , J . D . S 79 ; and Fifth , Bro . J . C . Smith , W . S . 1744 . Third Lecture . —First Section , Bro . VV . J . Burgess , P . M .
1472 ; Second , Bro . Edwin Storr , J . D . 1 G 7 ; and Third , Bro . G . Emblin , 147 . After the working , which gave considerable satisfaction , Bros . Cohen , P . M . ; Sarjeant Powell , and Pinder , P . M ., were elected members . An honorary membership of the lodge vvas conferred upon Bro , Larcbin , W . M ., for bis able
presidency and working ; a vote of thanks being also recorded upon the minutes to the Senior and Junior Wardens and the brethren who had assisted in working the Sections . The VV . M ., in acknowledging the compliment , said what a pleasure it had given him , and eulogised the officers , and also mentioned he had never heard the Fifteen Sections more faithfully and entirely delivered .
WEST SMITHFIELD ( No . 1623 ) . —This lodge met , as usual , at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on the nth inst ., Bros . J . VV . Hiscox , W . AL ; E . Moss , S . W . ; j . F . Rumball , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; J . Laurence , Sec . ; F . ' Freeman , Deacon ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . Bro . S . E . Green , 901 , vvas a visitor . After the usual preliminaries the evening vvas devoted to
working the Second Degree . Subsequently lodge was closed down , when Bro . Pennefather worked the Second Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . E . Moss was elected as the W . AL for the iSth , and Bro . S . E . Green , 901 , was elected a member of the lodge . A proposition to remove the lodge was carried , the new quarters being the Faningdon Hotel , Farringdon-street , E . C , where the lodge will meet on and after the 25 th inst .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , the 12 th inst ., at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , where there was a good attendance of brethren , including Bros . Richard Poore , W . M . ; Moss , S . W . ; H . Baldwin , J . VV . ; E . A . Francis , Preceptor j C . H . Phillips , Treas . ; Johnston , S . D . ; Knight , J . D . ; Stokes , I . G . ; E . Bye
Meade , 1321 ; H . Goodwin , and others . The lodge vvas opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed in a most efficient manner by the VV . M ., Bro . E . Bye as candidate . Bro . AIoss was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge vvas then closed in due form .
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WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297 ) . —A convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , 011 Saturday , the 9 th inst . Present : Comps . Robert H . Crowden , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Lake , IT . ; E . VV . Grabham , acting J . ; J . C . VVoodrow , S . E . ; T . Perrin , Scribe N . ; B . Fullwood , P . S . ; Jas . Crowden , A . S . ; Basley , Org . ; Lavington , and others .
I he minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ALE . Z . stated that Comp . Stead , J ., vvas still seriously ill and unable to attend . His father , Bro . H . D . Stead , was prevented , from the same cause , from attending for exaltation . This announcement was received with much regret and sympathy by the companions present . 'The ballot was then taken for Bro . G . H . Finch , and that
brother being in attendance , vvas duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being very ably performed by the M . E . Z . 'The chapter was then closed , and the companions sat down to an excellently served banquet . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured ; that of " The Exaltee " being especially well received ; in replying to which , he expressed great satisfaction at
becoming a member of the West Kent Chapter—a satisfaction which vvas evidently reciprocated by all the members . Comps . R . H . and Jas . Crowden , J . C . Woodrow , and B . Fullwood contributed to the pleasures of the evening by songs and duets , while Comp . Basley delighted the companions by his brilliant pianoforte solos and skilful accompaniments .
ERA CHAPTER ( No . 1423 ) . —This chapter held a meeting on the 9 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel , 'Twickenham . Among those in attendance were Comps . I . W . Baldwin , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Faulkner , H . ; Haslitt , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , I . P . Z . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , P . Z ., Treas . ; Goodchild , S . N . ; and Wingctt , P . S .
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The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , several communications from absent members were read . The chapter was shortly afterwards closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . 'There were no toasts .
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Mark Masonry .
COCKERMOUTH . — Faithfull Lod ge ( No . 229 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Station-street , " for the purpose of installing Bro . R . VV . Robinson as W . AL for the ensuing year . The chair was taken bv Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 21 G , P . G . See , . supported by the following officers : Bros . Alajor Sewell , D . P . G . Master ; VV . Carlisle . 2 S 2 . P . G .
Ireas . ; R . W . Robinson , P . G . S . O . ; II . Peacock , P . G . S . B . ; J . Hewson , P . P . G . T . ; T . C . Robinson , W . Paisley , I . Mason , J . Towers , and others . T he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . ^ The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with . Bro . Alajor Sewell having presented the W . M . elect , he was duly installed in the cha ' ir by Bro . Dalyrmple , P . G . Sec . The W . AI . havingbeen saluted , according to custom , he then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . C . Robinson . S . W it . Pmr . u-1- I w ¦ \\ r
Shilton , AI . O . ; T . Alason . S . O . ; W . Paisley , J . O . ; J . Black , Treas . ; J . Hewson , S . D . ; H . Carruthers , | . D . ; r . Bird , l . G . ; and Jos . Hewson , Tyler . " Hearty " good wishes " were tendered from Lodges 213 , 216 , 2 S 2 , and the Prov . Grand Lodge , and the lodge was closed in good hannonv .
The brethren adjourned for refreshments to the Rampant Bull , where Bro . Peacock set the banquet upon the table in his well-known style , having made his " mark " with the first installation " tatie-pot ; " and a pleasant evening was spent , the newly-installed W . M . presiding .
Laying The Corner Stone Of A Masonic Temple, Nassau, Bahamas.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF A MASONIC TEMPLE , NASSAU , BAHAMAS .
The ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of the above Temple , took place on Alonday , July 17 th , in the presence of an enormous concourse of people of all religious denominations and grades of society in this city . A procession vvas formed at the lodge-room in Bay-slreet , soon after
four p . m ., which moved to the Cathedral , headed by two Tylers with drawn swords , the Friendly Society's band , the members of the lodges and . Masters thereof , the two Grand Lodges , the Deputy Grand Alasters , the Grand Alasters , with the Grand Deacons on either side of them , two Grand Stewards and the Grand Tyler bringing up the rear . In this order the march was continued till the Cathedral
vvas reached , when a halt vvas called and the brethren ojjened to the right and left , facing one another inwards , so as to leave a lane for the Grand Alasters to pass up the centre ; thus the church was entered by inverting the order of the procession . The service was begun with the appropriate hymn , " Pleasant are Thy courts , " & e , which was sung most
heartily . The Rev . R . Swann , rector of the parish , read the prayers ; the Rev . R . Saunders , rector of St . Matthew ' s , read the First Lesson ; and the Rev . VV . W . Duncombe , rector of St . David ' s , the Second Lesson . The sermon by the Right Rev . the Bishop vvas a practical and eloquent exposition of the words : " In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holv temple in the
Lord . —Ephesians , ch . 2 , v . 21 . The Cathedral choir on the occasion was increased by many ot the singers of St . Andrew ' s Church , which added much to the music , both in volume and effectiveness . The anthem selected was " The Alarv'lous Work , "from Haydn's " Creation . " Thesolo was very finely sung by Mrs . Spence in a clear , brilliant , and well-sustained manner , and the
whole service vvas most hearty and joyous . When the last notes of the organ were pealing out the Hallelujah Chorus the procession re-formed and proceeded to the grounds of the ji ' resent lodge , in front of which the new temple is to be erected , where preparations were made for laying the corner-stone . A platform had been constructed for the members of the Grand Lodges ; and , as soon as
order could be obtained , the Hon . j . H . Webb , District Grand Alaster for the Bahamas under the English Constitution , announced the purpose of the occasion and offered a short prayer . The Provincial Grand Master under the Scotch Constitution , F . J . Aranha , Esq ., then inquired of the Treasurers and Secretaries of the Grand Lodges what coins , papers , or written documents had been
prepared to place in the cavity of the Stone . These officers responded , and Bro . Butler read the scroll , which contained the names of the Grand Alasters and officers of the Grand Lodges , Sic . Coins of the period and newspapers were also deposited under the stone , the cement was spread and the stone lowered , making three distinct stops , while the Band played " Rule , Britannia . " Bro . Grand Alaster Aranha
then presented to the Deputv Grand Alasters , Captain Lightbourn and Air . A . 'Thurston , the Square ; to the Grand Senior Wardens the Level , and to the Grand Junior Wardens the Plumb , and the following colloquy ensued : The Deputies were asked , " What is the per jewel of your officer" To this they replied , and stated the moral and Masonic use of the square Similarly the Senior and Junior Wardens stated the jewels of their
respective offices and their uses in Alasonry ; the level to remind the brothers of equality and to lay horizontals ; and the plumb to indicate rectitude of conduct and to try perpendiculars . All these several Alasonic uses were applied to the corner stone , and the Deputy Alasters reported it " square ; " the Senior Wardens "level , " and the Junior Wardens " plumb . " The District Grand Alaster then said :
" This corner stone has been tested by the proper implements of Alasonry , and we find that the Craftsmen have skilfully and faithfully performed their duty . We do , therefore , declare the stone to he well formed , true and trusty , and coirectly laid according to the rules of our
ancient Craft . Let the elements of consecration now be presented . " The DEI-L ' TV GKAND AI . VSTHKS then scattered corn as an emblem of plenty , and said , " May the blessings of bounteous heaven be showered upon all like patriotic and benevolentundertakings , and inspire the hearts of the people with virtue , wisdom and gratitude , "
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passing wa > then rehearsed , with Bro . Cobb as candidate , Bro . S . Pardoe acting as S . D . The questions before raising having been put to Bro . Cobb , lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Hughes then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . A . G . Dodson , P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremonyof raising . The impressive and accurate manner in which the Preceptor delivered the charges was decidedly an intellectual treat , and afforded
the utmost gratification , as well as edification , to the brethren and visitors who were fortunate enough to be present . At the close of the ceremony Bro . Hughes resumed the chair , and the lodge was closed in due form . After twc joining members had been accepted , and other matters ol business transacted , Bro . Thos . Agutter was unanimously elected as VV . M . for the next meeting . Visitors are always most cordially welcomed to this lodge .
ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —This old lodge resumed its meeting , after a short recess , at Bro . Wm . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E . Bro . Dr . T . Loane , ably occup'ed the chair , supDorted as follows : Bros . Job , W . AI . 1076 . S . W . ; J . VV . Jones , P . M ., J . W . ; W . Musto , P . M . Preceptor ; VV . Yetton , P . M . Treas . ; G . IT .
Stephens , Hon . See ; I . P . Cohen , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Taylor , J . D . ; D . Moss , l . G . ; J . Fowler , R . Hopkins , and others . Visitor : Bro . G . Price , 554 . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the last meeting were submitted and confirmed . Bro . G . Price vvas tested and entrusted and lodge advanced , and the ceremony of passing capitally worked . Bvo . G . Price , 554 , vvas elected a member of the lodge ; and the
subject of the usual working of the Fifteen Sections having been discussed , it vvas unanimously resolved to invite Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 , an old and constant supporter of the lodge of instruction to preside and work them upon the fourth meeting night in the ensuing month . Nothing further offering lodge vvas closed , great satisfaction being expressed at so successful an opening night having been attained . Bro . J . Job , VV . M . 1076 , will preside on the next occasion , and brethren are cordially invited .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , and presided over by Bro . C . H . Phillips , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . R . Poore , S . VV . ; J , N . Bate , J . W . ; J . Hill , S . D . ; W . J . Nevvland , J . D . ; H . Stokes , l . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . Preceptor ; E . A . Francis , S . C . Hill , H . S . Biggs ,
and others . Lodge was opened and minutes confirmed . Bro . Biggs as candidate vvas proved and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . 'The F . C . charge vvas given by Bro . Bate . The
explanation of the tracing board was rendered by the Preceptor , Bro . Stevens , who was assisted by Bro . Francis and J . Hill . Lodge vvas closed down and called off . Entry drill vvas practised and the lodge called on . Bro . R . Poore was elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , and the lodge closed in perfect harmony .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This lodge met as usual at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , on the 5 th inst . Present : Bros . A . VV . Ellingford , W . AL ; VV . Evans , S . VV . ; VV . Cross ( Hon . See ) , J . W . ; J . Taylor , Deacon ; G . Price , l . G . ; J . J . Berry , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . H . Stephens , J . T . K . Job , Seymour , and others .
After the usual routine work , the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Berry , P . At ., candidate . Bro . Price was next tested , and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of passing vvas ably rendered . Bro . Price vvas further questioned as a candidate for the Third Degree , and lodge was closed down . Bro . Evans , VV . M . 1200 , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing Tuesday evening , at six o ' clock , when a capital evening ' s work is to be looked for .
TEMPERANCE - IN - THE - EAST LODGE ( No . SgS ) . —The business of the above well-attended lodge , held at the George IV ., Ida-street , Poplar , vvas continued on the Gth inst ., when Bro . Chapman was VV . M ., assisted by Bros . G . Graveley , S . W . ; Carter , J . VV . j Scrutton , P . M ., See ; Byford , S . D . ; Carter , jun ., J . D . ; Goatley , I . G . ; S . T . Finch , P . M ., Preceptor ; Waller , P . M . ; Butcher , Pulsford , Saunders , and others .
Lodge having been fully opened , as is the custom here , was resumed and the ceremony of Initiation was worked . Lodge was called off for necessary refreshment , and upon resumption of labour , Bro . Finch worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , being assisted by the brethren . Labour being ended the various officers were elected to their respective positions for the month , and lodge was closed in harmony .
WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the East Hill Hotel , Wandsworth , on 'Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . Black was VV . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Jones being the candidate , and afterwards impressively delivering the ancient charge . The lodge
was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Jones being again candidate . 'The lodge being closed in the 'Third and Second Degrees . Bro ] Higerty , 1714 , was regularly elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed a Secretary in succession to the late Bro . Woodrow , whose loss this lodge deeply laments . Bro . Higerty having expressed his thanks for the honour conferred on him , and the brethren having expressed " hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed in due form .
UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —This prosperous lodge met as usual on the 31 st ult ., at . the Swan 'Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , Shoreditch , Bros . Cleverley , W . M . ; Ford , S . W . ; G . VV . Howe , J . W .,- C . / . Fue , « c . ; Perkins , S . D . ; Gilbert , J . D . ; Patrick , l . G . ; {»• VV . Fenner , P . AL , Preceptor ; A . Clarke , P . M . ;
Welch , Horley , Daley , Legg , Pearcy , and others . Lodge was duly opened with full observances , and the ceremony of initiation vvas worked , Bro . Tearcy , candidate . Bro . Pearcy , W . M . 1227 , then took the chair , and having tested Bro . Cleverly as a candidate for the Second Degree , ° ugewas advanced , and Bro . Cleverly advanced to the
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Degree of F . C . in a very able manner . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Ford was chosen as VV . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , when a good attendance is desired . STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —On Saturday , the 9 th inst ., this lodge met , with Bros . Bellis , as W . M . ; Aledsalf , S . VV . ; Emblin , J . W . ; Youngman , S . D . ; Andercon , J . D . ; and Osborn , l . G . The ceremony of passing
vvas rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . The First , Second , and Fourth Sections were worked respectively by Bros . Bervis , Alerton , and Gibson , the manner in which Bros . Bervis and Merton answered the questions in the Fourth being much admired . The lodge was called off , and opened in the 'Third Degree , and closed down in all the Degrees . Bro . Medcalf , P . AL , will ( to-day ) Saturday work the third ceremony , by special request .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . — This thriving lodge met , as usual , on Monday last , at the Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , E . C . Bro . S . R . Larchin , P . AL 1541 , was W . M . ; VV . Martin , S . W . ; F . . W . Sillis , J . W . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . J . Scales , Treas . ; Edwin Storr , See ; Hy . Stiles , S . D . ; Nathan , J . D . ; G . VV . Knight , l . G . ; Ormiston , 1 . W .
Smith , Kauftman , Edwards , Seefels , Abell , Snow , Clarke , and other brethren , numbering in all forty-live . After necessary formalities the Fifteen Sections were worked as follows : First Lecture . —First Section , Bro . G . VV . Knight , D . C . 1507 ; Second , Bro . Rd . Knight , 733 ; Third , Bro . VV . Dennison , W . M . 1541 ; Fourth , Bro . E . Abell , P . AL 1599 ;
Fifth , Bro . C . J . Fox , J . W . 201 ; Sixth , Bro . Hemming , 12 S 7 ; and Seventh , Bro . VV . C . Smith , l . G . 15 G 3 . Second Lecture . —First Section , Bro . F . VV . Sillis , D . C . 1744 ; Second , H . G . Gush , S . VV . 12 S 7 ,- Third , Bro . C . J . Foot ; Fourth , Bro . Walter Martin , J . D . S 79 ; and Fifth , Bro . J . C . Smith , W . S . 1744 . Third Lecture . —First Section , Bro . VV . J . Burgess , P . M .
1472 ; Second , Bro . Edwin Storr , J . D . 1 G 7 ; and Third , Bro . G . Emblin , 147 . After the working , which gave considerable satisfaction , Bros . Cohen , P . M . ; Sarjeant Powell , and Pinder , P . M ., were elected members . An honorary membership of the lodge vvas conferred upon Bro , Larcbin , W . M ., for bis able
presidency and working ; a vote of thanks being also recorded upon the minutes to the Senior and Junior Wardens and the brethren who had assisted in working the Sections . The VV . M ., in acknowledging the compliment , said what a pleasure it had given him , and eulogised the officers , and also mentioned he had never heard the Fifteen Sections more faithfully and entirely delivered .
WEST SMITHFIELD ( No . 1623 ) . —This lodge met , as usual , at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on the nth inst ., Bros . J . VV . Hiscox , W . AL ; E . Moss , S . W . ; j . F . Rumball , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; J . Laurence , Sec . ; F . ' Freeman , Deacon ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . Bro . S . E . Green , 901 , vvas a visitor . After the usual preliminaries the evening vvas devoted to
working the Second Degree . Subsequently lodge was closed down , when Bro . Pennefather worked the Second Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . E . Moss was elected as the W . AL for the iSth , and Bro . S . E . Green , 901 , was elected a member of the lodge . A proposition to remove the lodge was carried , the new quarters being the Faningdon Hotel , Farringdon-street , E . C , where the lodge will meet on and after the 25 th inst .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , the 12 th inst ., at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , where there was a good attendance of brethren , including Bros . Richard Poore , W . M . ; Moss , S . W . ; H . Baldwin , J . VV . ; E . A . Francis , Preceptor j C . H . Phillips , Treas . ; Johnston , S . D . ; Knight , J . D . ; Stokes , I . G . ; E . Bye
Meade , 1321 ; H . Goodwin , and others . The lodge vvas opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed in a most efficient manner by the VV . M ., Bro . E . Bye as candidate . Bro . AIoss was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge vvas then closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297 ) . —A convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , 011 Saturday , the 9 th inst . Present : Comps . Robert H . Crowden , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Lake , IT . ; E . VV . Grabham , acting J . ; J . C . VVoodrow , S . E . ; T . Perrin , Scribe N . ; B . Fullwood , P . S . ; Jas . Crowden , A . S . ; Basley , Org . ; Lavington , and others .
I he minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ALE . Z . stated that Comp . Stead , J ., vvas still seriously ill and unable to attend . His father , Bro . H . D . Stead , was prevented , from the same cause , from attending for exaltation . This announcement was received with much regret and sympathy by the companions present . 'The ballot was then taken for Bro . G . H . Finch , and that
brother being in attendance , vvas duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being very ably performed by the M . E . Z . 'The chapter was then closed , and the companions sat down to an excellently served banquet . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured ; that of " The Exaltee " being especially well received ; in replying to which , he expressed great satisfaction at
becoming a member of the West Kent Chapter—a satisfaction which vvas evidently reciprocated by all the members . Comps . R . H . and Jas . Crowden , J . C . Woodrow , and B . Fullwood contributed to the pleasures of the evening by songs and duets , while Comp . Basley delighted the companions by his brilliant pianoforte solos and skilful accompaniments .
ERA CHAPTER ( No . 1423 ) . —This chapter held a meeting on the 9 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel , 'Twickenham . Among those in attendance were Comps . I . W . Baldwin , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Faulkner , H . ; Haslitt , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , I . P . Z . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , P . Z ., Treas . ; Goodchild , S . N . ; and Wingctt , P . S .
Royal Arch.
The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , several communications from absent members were read . The chapter was shortly afterwards closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . 'There were no toasts .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
COCKERMOUTH . — Faithfull Lod ge ( No . 229 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Station-street , " for the purpose of installing Bro . R . VV . Robinson as W . AL for the ensuing year . The chair was taken bv Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 21 G , P . G . See , . supported by the following officers : Bros . Alajor Sewell , D . P . G . Master ; VV . Carlisle . 2 S 2 . P . G .
Ireas . ; R . W . Robinson , P . G . S . O . ; II . Peacock , P . G . S . B . ; J . Hewson , P . P . G . T . ; T . C . Robinson , W . Paisley , I . Mason , J . Towers , and others . T he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . ^ The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with . Bro . Alajor Sewell having presented the W . M . elect , he was duly installed in the cha ' ir by Bro . Dalyrmple , P . G . Sec . The W . AI . havingbeen saluted , according to custom , he then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . C . Robinson . S . W it . Pmr . u-1- I w ¦ \\ r
Shilton , AI . O . ; T . Alason . S . O . ; W . Paisley , J . O . ; J . Black , Treas . ; J . Hewson , S . D . ; H . Carruthers , | . D . ; r . Bird , l . G . ; and Jos . Hewson , Tyler . " Hearty " good wishes " were tendered from Lodges 213 , 216 , 2 S 2 , and the Prov . Grand Lodge , and the lodge was closed in good hannonv .
The brethren adjourned for refreshments to the Rampant Bull , where Bro . Peacock set the banquet upon the table in his well-known style , having made his " mark " with the first installation " tatie-pot ; " and a pleasant evening was spent , the newly-installed W . M . presiding .
Laying The Corner Stone Of A Masonic Temple, Nassau, Bahamas.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF A MASONIC TEMPLE , NASSAU , BAHAMAS .
The ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of the above Temple , took place on Alonday , July 17 th , in the presence of an enormous concourse of people of all religious denominations and grades of society in this city . A procession vvas formed at the lodge-room in Bay-slreet , soon after
four p . m ., which moved to the Cathedral , headed by two Tylers with drawn swords , the Friendly Society's band , the members of the lodges and . Masters thereof , the two Grand Lodges , the Deputy Grand Alasters , the Grand Alasters , with the Grand Deacons on either side of them , two Grand Stewards and the Grand Tyler bringing up the rear . In this order the march was continued till the Cathedral
vvas reached , when a halt vvas called and the brethren ojjened to the right and left , facing one another inwards , so as to leave a lane for the Grand Alasters to pass up the centre ; thus the church was entered by inverting the order of the procession . The service was begun with the appropriate hymn , " Pleasant are Thy courts , " & e , which was sung most
heartily . The Rev . R . Swann , rector of the parish , read the prayers ; the Rev . R . Saunders , rector of St . Matthew ' s , read the First Lesson ; and the Rev . VV . W . Duncombe , rector of St . David ' s , the Second Lesson . The sermon by the Right Rev . the Bishop vvas a practical and eloquent exposition of the words : " In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holv temple in the
Lord . —Ephesians , ch . 2 , v . 21 . The Cathedral choir on the occasion was increased by many ot the singers of St . Andrew ' s Church , which added much to the music , both in volume and effectiveness . The anthem selected was " The Alarv'lous Work , "from Haydn's " Creation . " Thesolo was very finely sung by Mrs . Spence in a clear , brilliant , and well-sustained manner , and the
whole service vvas most hearty and joyous . When the last notes of the organ were pealing out the Hallelujah Chorus the procession re-formed and proceeded to the grounds of the ji ' resent lodge , in front of which the new temple is to be erected , where preparations were made for laying the corner-stone . A platform had been constructed for the members of the Grand Lodges ; and , as soon as
order could be obtained , the Hon . j . H . Webb , District Grand Alaster for the Bahamas under the English Constitution , announced the purpose of the occasion and offered a short prayer . The Provincial Grand Master under the Scotch Constitution , F . J . Aranha , Esq ., then inquired of the Treasurers and Secretaries of the Grand Lodges what coins , papers , or written documents had been
prepared to place in the cavity of the Stone . These officers responded , and Bro . Butler read the scroll , which contained the names of the Grand Alasters and officers of the Grand Lodges , Sic . Coins of the period and newspapers were also deposited under the stone , the cement was spread and the stone lowered , making three distinct stops , while the Band played " Rule , Britannia . " Bro . Grand Alaster Aranha
then presented to the Deputv Grand Alasters , Captain Lightbourn and Air . A . 'Thurston , the Square ; to the Grand Senior Wardens the Level , and to the Grand Junior Wardens the Plumb , and the following colloquy ensued : The Deputies were asked , " What is the per jewel of your officer" To this they replied , and stated the moral and Masonic use of the square Similarly the Senior and Junior Wardens stated the jewels of their
respective offices and their uses in Alasonry ; the level to remind the brothers of equality and to lay horizontals ; and the plumb to indicate rectitude of conduct and to try perpendiculars . All these several Alasonic uses were applied to the corner stone , and the Deputy Alasters reported it " square ; " the Senior Wardens "level , " and the Junior Wardens " plumb . " The District Grand Alaster then said :
" This corner stone has been tested by the proper implements of Alasonry , and we find that the Craftsmen have skilfully and faithfully performed their duty . We do , therefore , declare the stone to he well formed , true and trusty , and coirectly laid according to the rules of our
ancient Craft . Let the elements of consecration now be presented . " The DEI-L ' TV GKAND AI . VSTHKS then scattered corn as an emblem of plenty , and said , " May the blessings of bounteous heaven be showered upon all like patriotic and benevolentundertakings , and inspire the hearts of the people with virtue , wisdom and gratitude , "