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RsW , « . or MA . oN . c M « Ti ! coi .-CraftMasonry . ¦¦ " •" ¦•.:......:.. :.:.... # n v ? n ' c * Si Grand Lodge ' of Surrey 273 ? ° VtPHoryof Lancashire = 75 G , „ lie and General Tidings = 75 ^ riVlSonic Benevolent Institution = 75 ? i J List Ouarterly Communication , = 76 -nip Narrow-mindedness = 77
. MH ^ . ' .-Snntnne Insult to the Prince of Wales = 77 , y „ Ultramontane Insult to the Prince of Wales = 77 The East ¦ ¦¦—— - _ - 2 " C ( ThJ ' | a « t Quarter iv Communication 27 S & £ - £ •Masonry-What is it ? = 78 Masonic Reporting = 76 The Great Priory and the High Degrees 278 Ancient and Primitive Masonry 278 New Lodges = 7 Consecration of thc Lewis Chapter = 79 ¦ " *
" ¦¦ r . 2 S 0 Masonic Meetings ' for ' me Week 2 S 0 Advertisements > - >'•" >• iv . v . vi .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
- Graft Ufasimxa . CAVE AC LODGE ( No . 176 ) . —The installation meeting of this excellent lodge yvas held on Saturday , thc ! Oth inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , Bro . J . Brocket ! Sorrell , W . M ., presiding . Among thc items of ordinary business disposed of during thc evening yvas thc balloting for , as a joining member , of Bro . * William Kirkness , Lodge 18 ( S . C ) , proposed by Bro . Akcnhcad ,
nnrl seconded by Bro . Perceval A . Nairne , P . M ., and thc raising of Bro . Cecil Lamb . Thc lodge was called off lot a short interval , and on reassembling the W . M . elect . Pro . Walter Miller Goss , yvas announced , admitted , and presented lo thc W . M . for thc benefit of installation , and having notified his adhesion to the tenets 1 lid down in the Book of Constitutions , he yvas obligated , and presented to
a Board cf Installed Masters , and installed into the chair of K . S . in due form . The yvork was most admirably performed under the very efficient management of Bro . C . lirovvnc , D . C , yvhose zeal for the good yvorking of the ceremonies is yvell seconded by all the other officers , who appear to be most solicitous for the true yvell-being of the lodge . The officers appointed were Bros . Stride , S . W . ;
Sorrell , jun ., J . W . j C . T . Dorcy , P . M ., JScc ; Stunsfield , S . D . ; Neumegcn , J . D . ; Thorpe , I . G ; Chs . Browne , D . C ; and Ryley , Tyler . The appointment of Treasurer yvas resciveii , as both Bros . Pemblc Broyvne and Nairne yvere unavoidably absent on account of family bereavement , for yvhich the lodge expressed its sorrow and condolence . The W . M . then rose .
and said that one of the first acts he had to peiform as Master of the Caveac Lodge yvas a duty of an extremely pleasant character , yvhich yyas to invest the I . P . M ., Bro . J . 13 . Sorrell , yvith the Past Master ' s jeyvel , yvhich had been presented to him by the unanimous vote of the brethren for the admirable manner in yvhich he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during his year of office . He trusted
that Bro . Sorrell yvould live long to enjoy the happiness of yvcaring it . Bro . Sorrell , in ackn . iyvledging the gift , thanked the brethren for the unanimity of their vote , and also expressed his obligations to the Past Masters for thc aid they had so willingly rendered him , and to thc officers for thc ability yvith yvhich they had assisted him in thc yvorking ofthe ceremonies . He concluded by saying that
the jewel with yvhich they had just graced him yvould ever remind him of the unanimous gooihvill yvhich had always folloyved his footsteps during his career in the Caveac Lodge . Among the other brethren present yvere the folloyving : —Bros . Thos . Quihampton , P . M . ; G . Lemann , P . M . ; H . Beslry , P . M . ; A . V . Moiicc , E . Akcnbcad , C . S . Lamb , A . Enfiller , Wm . Kirkness ,
Oscar Moore , Wm . Jones , members of the lodge ; and among the visitors yvere Bros . F . H . Cozens , Royal Alb "t , 907 ; E . B . Grabham , W . M . Royal Athelstone , ' 9 * . W . G . Moore , P . M . Polish National , 534 ; Herb 5 t l ' uckle , Macdonald , 1216 ; Charles Atkins , P . M . Egyptian , 27 ; F . S . Knysett , Lodge of Felicity , 58 , G-S ., and W . M . Felix Lodge , 1494 ; T . II . Waterworth
, P . M . Gilion , 49 ; Chs . Bischoff , P . M . Serendib , " i IC ; Jas . Verity , W . M . Ebury , 1 ^ 48 ; T . Gus-™ U < . ' , J . W . Good Report , 13 6 ; J . 11 . Mastic , PM . Macdonald , 1216 ; R . Symington , I . G . St . Peter's , ' . i . 'o ; and E . C . Massey , J . VV . West Kent , 12 72 ( " 1- rccinason" ) . The business of the evening having bccn concludedthc lodge yvas closed in fpeace
, illl | l harmony , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . At thc conclusion of the report grace yvas sung . by the musical brethren present , Bros . Distin , Baxter and Carter , yvho also during the evening sang sonic excellent songs , glees , * f i greatl y increasing thereby the pleasurable effect of , ''' - '" tainment . On the removal of the cloth the usual
lojal and . Masonic toasts yvere proposed by the W . M ., and » Th 1 rcs l " ded t 0 by t ^ e brethren . In replying to 'he Health of Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the ,. ancl Officers , Past and Present , " Bro . * Eneas Mclntyre , gratia Registrar , said : Worshipful Master , Bro . Wardens ' b , ' ? —I rise with great pleasure to return thanks j n behalf of the officers of Grand Lodge Past and Present . I 11 ""¦ ' ¦ " "' " ¦« " * " " «' ¦ , ¦; laatanu rresent .
ran , u can wen bear testimony to the great powers that is always exhibited by Lord Skelmeisdale , and how especially ; * X 10 US he is to perform the duties of his high office . Duron ? - - V . t Short period hc has consecrated two lodges , lod '" metro P olisi a « d one in 'he country . The only thi if £ . h ' ^ consc <* ' * iUd in the metropolis will , I tha " 1 j V « y . g » eat influence , on the Craft , because- at lodge at the first meeting it initiated five Q . C . \
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and the Attorney-General is to be one in addition . Now , yvhen eminent lawyers came thus into thc Craft I think that they must strengthen the debating power of Grand Lodge . Not but that there is considerable debating poyver there already , as we frequently hear there some very long and very able speeches ; but at all events when the first layv officer of the croyvn , and a great many other
distinguished members of the law bar , yvho have the Queen ' s commission as Queen ' s Counsel , come in , it shows that men of intelligence do not hesitate to come into this institution . The other lodge is in the country , yvhose members are chiefly brethren in the higher grades of Freemasonry . They have done their best to officer it with those yvho have aspired to the higher
degrees , who are still desirous to do their duty to their Sovereign and the M . W . G . M ., and are equally anxious to be instrumental in spreading a knoyvledgc of Freemasonry . I yvas , unfortunately , unable to arrive in time to see the yvorking of the ceremony of raising to-day , but the able manner in yvhich the addresses were given by the Past Masters of the lodge yvere admirable indications of
yvhat the general yvorking must be . I have often heard of the Caveac Lotlge , yvhere the true yvorking was done in the true style , and I can quite believe that thc rumour does not exceed the truth . Of one thing I am sure , and that is the cordiality yvith yvhich you have received the officers of the Grand Lodge . Bro . Browne proposed " Thc Health of the W . M ., " yvho , in returning thanks , observed
that hc never should have the same pride in occupying a similar position in any other lodge , because the Caveac yvas his mother lodge . It had been pointed out to him that the chisel , though a very small instrument , yvas one of the greatest importance , and this encouraged him to hope that hc might be able to make himself useful . He concluded by proposing "The Health of the I . P . M . " Bro .
Sorrell , in returning thanks for the compliment paid to him , said that he retired from the position of Master tviih a feeling of relief , because the oflice of Master of a lodge involved grave and great responsibilities , one of the gravest of which consisted in the fact that the Master of a lodge ought to set a good example to the brethren . He had not been able to do much during his year of office . He
had had the pleasure of serving two Stewardships for Ilasonic charities , anil he had been placed on the Board of General Purposes . He was not yet acquainted with the duties , but yvhatever he had to do he would endeavour to do it with his might . The toasts of "The Visitors , " " Past Masters , " " Treasurer , " and other officers of the lodge yvere given from thc chair and responded to yvith
the heaitiest cordiality , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion the proceedings of a very pleasant evening . MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1216 ) . —The rcgu , lar meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , June Sth , at the Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , Floddcn-road , Cainberyvell . Bro . Mark Samuel Larlham , W . M ., presided ; Bro . Ross , S . W . pro tem . ; and Bro .
Camcll , J . W . 1 he other oflicers were 111 attendance , with Past Masters Wagfstaff , Messenger , Ilaslie , and others , besides several visitors , amongst whom yvere Bros . Middlemas , 957 ; Reynolds , 1329 ; H . Thompson , 1426 , and P . M . 177 and 1158 ( ' •Freemason " ) , etc . The minutes of the installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . C .
G . Danford was examined as to his progress in the science . His answers being deemed satisfactory , he was directed to retire , and the lodge being advanced to the superior degree hc was impressively raised by the VV . M . to the degree of M . M ., and , as is the custom of Bro . Larlham , the entire ritual was gone through without any of the omissions yvhich sometimes take place . Seldom is this beautiful
degree yvorked with more care antl accuracy , and general approbation was awarded to the W . M . for the ability he had displayed in the performance of his duties . The lodge was then loyvered to the Second Degree , and Bros . Bes-lcy and Guiding were severally passed to the Second Degree . A ballot took place . It being unanimous , Mr . Augustus Carnell , a brother of the Senior Warden , yvas initiated into
the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . There being no other business , the lodge yvas closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the canteen of the corps , where refreshment was provided by Bro . Kethro , sergeant major and suttler . At its conclusion the W . M . said as the hour was advanced , and many brethren were anxious to catch their trains , the toasts yvould be very few and very
brief , and without further comment he yvould give " lhe Queen and the Craft , " yvhich was cordially responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was that of "Their Brother Visitors , " and that evening it was his privilege and pleasure to yvelcomc a large number . Having enumerated them , he called upon Bros . Thompson and Middlemass to respond to the
toast . Bro . H . Thompson ( " Freemason" ) said , as the evening was far advanced , he should adopt an expression used by Bro . Monckton , the President of the Board of General Purposes , at the Grand Lodge on the previous evening , in returning thanks for the complimentary vote which had been passed to him by thc Grand Lodge for his services during the past year , when he said that
the best way he could show his gratitude for the honour conferred upon him was by making his observations as short as possible . Although he should adhere to that , still he should take the opportunity of saying that he felt they must all be well pleased at the working of the different degrees by their talented Worshipful Master . For his part to be present on that occasion gave him unmixed
pleasure , and although it might be a form a speech sometimes on the part of visitors to pass favourable criticisms on the yvorking of lodges , [ stimulated by their friendship for many of the members , yet in the present instance he could sincerely and conscientiously say that , during the yvhole of his Masonic career he . rarely saw equalled , and never excelled , the . excellent . wotting of the lodge , from the Worshipful Master in the chair do"in to the loweit officer ,
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and most heartily did he congratulate the lodge on arriving at such happy results . Having thanked the brethren for their hospitality , not enjoyed for the first time , he should leave Bro . Middlemass to fill up what he had left unsaid . Bro . Middlemass , in one of his exceedingly jocose addresses , also acknoyvledged the compliment conferred upon the visitors . The W . Master said he had great
pleasure in proposing " Their Newly-Initiated Brother , Bro . Carnell , " and he hoped that he should have an initiate at every meeting so that he might be able to go through the three ceremonies at every meeting of the lodge throughou thc year , and he then gave them an intimation that heshould call an emergency meeting for the second Thursday in July . The toast was heartily received . Bro . Car
nell thanked the brethren for the kind manner in yvhich he had been received , and for the honour they had done him " in admitting him to their lodge , and he hoped that he should prove a good Mason . Bro . Hastie , I . P . M ., said when the brethren sayv thc gavel in his hand they knew what toast he was about to propose , which wanted no words from him to recommend it . He called upon them
to rise and drink the toast he was about to propose , which was " The Health of their W . Master . " The Worshipful Master thanked thc brethren for the kind manner in which they had responded to the toast . It yvould be a great pleasure to him if during his year of office they yvould give him plenty of work , so that he might have a candidate at every meeting . One or two other toasts were given , and
the brethren separated . MIDDLETON , — Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —In consequence of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire being held on the 25 th ult ., the regular meeting of this lodge was postponed , by circular , until the following Thursday , June 1 st . The brethren having assembled on that date at the Assheton Arms , thc lodge yvas
opened in due form at 5 p . m . by Bro . David Reid , W . M . The minutes of the last regular meeting , after being read by Bro . Forrester Fothergill , Sec , received confirmation . The passing of Eros . Robert Beresford and George Brunt was next proceeded with , after yvhich Bros . David Tatton and Edwin Dodd were raised to the Sublime Degree of Matter Mason . Thc W . M . performed each of the four
ceremonies . A telegram was received by Bro . D . Reid , W . M ., from W . II . Kershaw , I . P . M ., regretting his inability to attcntl , anil asking him to bring forward on his behalf ( in accordance with notice of motion ) the desirability of raising the annual subscription to enable thc lodge to make suitable grants to the Alasonic charities . Bro . D . Reid , W . M ., put the matter before thc brethren , and the
same received immediate and unanimous support , and yvas therefore carried . " Hearty Good Wishes " yvere accorded from Lodges 93 *; aud 1219 , after which the usual ' ritual brought the lodge to a close . Before quitting the chair of K . S . the W . M . informed the brethren that his absence at the social board was compulsory , he having to take a journey northwards . Prior to discussing the capabilities
of Bro . David Reid's principal officer , Bro . George Bradbury , yvho had charge of the banquet board , we must remark that the idea introduced by Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , and duly passetl on April 27 th , viz ., " That the lodge buy and supply all clothing and jewels , thc profits to go to thc Charity Fund , " when coupled with the subject introduced by Bro . W . H . Kershaw , I . P . M ., which also bears upon
charity , is regarded as a bold marching step , bringing the members of No . 78 nearer to their brethren in distress . All hope that the lodge will shine yvith renewed lustre in thc annals of charity , and by joining hand in hand , and journeying step by step , to assist the tempest-tossed to " Anchor fast , Anchor . " Thc social meal having been completed , Bro . George Bradbury , S . W ., gave thc
customary toasts in a masterly manner , dilating upon each , but at the same time keeping in mind that old saying , " Brevity is the soul of wit . " The newly-passed and raised brethren made suitable replies to the toasts relating to them . " The Health of thc W . M ., " wishing him a speedy journey and a safe return , yvas also received ivith acclamation , verifying the old adage , " Absence makes
the heart grow fonder . " Harmony abounded freely , in some instances vocalists rendering their own compositions yvith pleasing effect . Bro . John Rogers , W . M . 1219 , gave his own effution , and a very appropriate one as a visitor ' s song , " One hour with you , and you , and you , " the whole of the brethren joining hand in hand during thc chorus . Bro . Forrester Fothergill , Sec , concluded the
list of " originalities " with " Sailing on the deep blue sea . " In accordance with time-honoured custom , the Tyler's toast , given by Bro . Jno . Kent , brought a pleasant evening to a close . WARRINGTON— Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 ) . —The Masonic world at Warrington yvas fully alive on Tuesday , thc 6 th inst . The Craft has a history in this
thiiving manufacturing town . The distinguished antiquary Elias Ashmole was initiated there in 1646 , and so pleased was he with all he then saw and heard that he carefully recorded the fact of his initiation in his diary , yvhich can be seen at the British Museum . From that time doyvn to the present the Craft has been yvell cared for . Some twenty years since , however , it was in rather
a languishing condition , but , thanks to thc present Secretary , of No . 148 , and others , new life was infused into the working , and from that time to the present , Warringhas been looked upon as a model of correct , well-interpreted ritual . At the time of the " revival " the old lodge , which was the only one , had about twenty members * , now there are two lodges , and a chapter , and the muster roll
records nearly two hundred names . In the early part ol the present year Bro . Greenall , one of the senior members , was made a Baronet , and a unanimous desire was at once expressed , to present that worthy brother with an address of congratulation . The first convenient opportunity of preventing . thc address . yvas . during . the Whitsuntide recess , and . accordingly a Lodge of Emergency was summoned for five o ' clock oa Tuesday , June 6 tn , 18 ,-6 . Th ; W . M .
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RsW , « . or MA . oN . c M « Ti ! coi .-CraftMasonry . ¦¦ " •" ¦•.:......:.. :.:.... # n v ? n ' c * Si Grand Lodge ' of Surrey 273 ? ° VtPHoryof Lancashire = 75 G , „ lie and General Tidings = 75 ^ riVlSonic Benevolent Institution = 75 ? i J List Ouarterly Communication , = 76 -nip Narrow-mindedness = 77
. MH ^ . ' .-Snntnne Insult to the Prince of Wales = 77 , y „ Ultramontane Insult to the Prince of Wales = 77 The East ¦ ¦¦—— - _ - 2 " C ( ThJ ' | a « t Quarter iv Communication 27 S & £ - £ •Masonry-What is it ? = 78 Masonic Reporting = 76 The Great Priory and the High Degrees 278 Ancient and Primitive Masonry 278 New Lodges = 7 Consecration of thc Lewis Chapter = 79 ¦ " *
" ¦¦ r . 2 S 0 Masonic Meetings ' for ' me Week 2 S 0 Advertisements > - >'•" >• iv . v . vi .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
- Graft Ufasimxa . CAVE AC LODGE ( No . 176 ) . —The installation meeting of this excellent lodge yvas held on Saturday , thc ! Oth inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , Bro . J . Brocket ! Sorrell , W . M ., presiding . Among thc items of ordinary business disposed of during thc evening yvas thc balloting for , as a joining member , of Bro . * William Kirkness , Lodge 18 ( S . C ) , proposed by Bro . Akcnhcad ,
nnrl seconded by Bro . Perceval A . Nairne , P . M ., and thc raising of Bro . Cecil Lamb . Thc lodge was called off lot a short interval , and on reassembling the W . M . elect . Pro . Walter Miller Goss , yvas announced , admitted , and presented lo thc W . M . for thc benefit of installation , and having notified his adhesion to the tenets 1 lid down in the Book of Constitutions , he yvas obligated , and presented to
a Board cf Installed Masters , and installed into the chair of K . S . in due form . The yvork was most admirably performed under the very efficient management of Bro . C . lirovvnc , D . C , yvhose zeal for the good yvorking of the ceremonies is yvell seconded by all the other officers , who appear to be most solicitous for the true yvell-being of the lodge . The officers appointed were Bros . Stride , S . W . ;
Sorrell , jun ., J . W . j C . T . Dorcy , P . M ., JScc ; Stunsfield , S . D . ; Neumegcn , J . D . ; Thorpe , I . G ; Chs . Browne , D . C ; and Ryley , Tyler . The appointment of Treasurer yvas resciveii , as both Bros . Pemblc Broyvne and Nairne yvere unavoidably absent on account of family bereavement , for yvhich the lodge expressed its sorrow and condolence . The W . M . then rose .
and said that one of the first acts he had to peiform as Master of the Caveac Lodge yvas a duty of an extremely pleasant character , yvhich yyas to invest the I . P . M ., Bro . J . 13 . Sorrell , yvith the Past Master ' s jeyvel , yvhich had been presented to him by the unanimous vote of the brethren for the admirable manner in yvhich he had conducted the affairs of the lodge during his year of office . He trusted
that Bro . Sorrell yvould live long to enjoy the happiness of yvcaring it . Bro . Sorrell , in ackn . iyvledging the gift , thanked the brethren for the unanimity of their vote , and also expressed his obligations to the Past Masters for thc aid they had so willingly rendered him , and to thc officers for thc ability yvith yvhich they had assisted him in thc yvorking ofthe ceremonies . He concluded by saying that
the jewel with yvhich they had just graced him yvould ever remind him of the unanimous gooihvill yvhich had always folloyved his footsteps during his career in the Caveac Lodge . Among the other brethren present yvere the folloyving : —Bros . Thos . Quihampton , P . M . ; G . Lemann , P . M . ; H . Beslry , P . M . ; A . V . Moiicc , E . Akcnbcad , C . S . Lamb , A . Enfiller , Wm . Kirkness ,
Oscar Moore , Wm . Jones , members of the lodge ; and among the visitors yvere Bros . F . H . Cozens , Royal Alb "t , 907 ; E . B . Grabham , W . M . Royal Athelstone , ' 9 * . W . G . Moore , P . M . Polish National , 534 ; Herb 5 t l ' uckle , Macdonald , 1216 ; Charles Atkins , P . M . Egyptian , 27 ; F . S . Knysett , Lodge of Felicity , 58 , G-S ., and W . M . Felix Lodge , 1494 ; T . II . Waterworth
, P . M . Gilion , 49 ; Chs . Bischoff , P . M . Serendib , " i IC ; Jas . Verity , W . M . Ebury , 1 ^ 48 ; T . Gus-™ U < . ' , J . W . Good Report , 13 6 ; J . 11 . Mastic , PM . Macdonald , 1216 ; R . Symington , I . G . St . Peter's , ' . i . 'o ; and E . C . Massey , J . VV . West Kent , 12 72 ( " 1- rccinason" ) . The business of the evening having bccn concludedthc lodge yvas closed in fpeace
, illl | l harmony , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . At thc conclusion of the report grace yvas sung . by the musical brethren present , Bros . Distin , Baxter and Carter , yvho also during the evening sang sonic excellent songs , glees , * f i greatl y increasing thereby the pleasurable effect of , ''' - '" tainment . On the removal of the cloth the usual
lojal and . Masonic toasts yvere proposed by the W . M ., and » Th 1 rcs l " ded t 0 by t ^ e brethren . In replying to 'he Health of Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the ,. ancl Officers , Past and Present , " Bro . * Eneas Mclntyre , gratia Registrar , said : Worshipful Master , Bro . Wardens ' b , ' ? —I rise with great pleasure to return thanks j n behalf of the officers of Grand Lodge Past and Present . I 11 ""¦ ' ¦ " "' " ¦« " * " " «' ¦ , ¦; laatanu rresent .
ran , u can wen bear testimony to the great powers that is always exhibited by Lord Skelmeisdale , and how especially ; * X 10 US he is to perform the duties of his high office . Duron ? - - V . t Short period hc has consecrated two lodges , lod '" metro P olisi a « d one in 'he country . The only thi if £ . h ' ^ consc <* ' * iUd in the metropolis will , I tha " 1 j V « y . g » eat influence , on the Craft , because- at lodge at the first meeting it initiated five Q . C . \
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and the Attorney-General is to be one in addition . Now , yvhen eminent lawyers came thus into thc Craft I think that they must strengthen the debating power of Grand Lodge . Not but that there is considerable debating poyver there already , as we frequently hear there some very long and very able speeches ; but at all events when the first layv officer of the croyvn , and a great many other
distinguished members of the law bar , yvho have the Queen ' s commission as Queen ' s Counsel , come in , it shows that men of intelligence do not hesitate to come into this institution . The other lodge is in the country , yvhose members are chiefly brethren in the higher grades of Freemasonry . They have done their best to officer it with those yvho have aspired to the higher
degrees , who are still desirous to do their duty to their Sovereign and the M . W . G . M ., and are equally anxious to be instrumental in spreading a knoyvledgc of Freemasonry . I yvas , unfortunately , unable to arrive in time to see the yvorking of the ceremony of raising to-day , but the able manner in yvhich the addresses were given by the Past Masters of the lodge yvere admirable indications of
yvhat the general yvorking must be . I have often heard of the Caveac Lotlge , yvhere the true yvorking was done in the true style , and I can quite believe that thc rumour does not exceed the truth . Of one thing I am sure , and that is the cordiality yvith yvhich you have received the officers of the Grand Lodge . Bro . Browne proposed " Thc Health of the W . M ., " yvho , in returning thanks , observed
that hc never should have the same pride in occupying a similar position in any other lodge , because the Caveac yvas his mother lodge . It had been pointed out to him that the chisel , though a very small instrument , yvas one of the greatest importance , and this encouraged him to hope that hc might be able to make himself useful . He concluded by proposing "The Health of the I . P . M . " Bro .
Sorrell , in returning thanks for the compliment paid to him , said that he retired from the position of Master tviih a feeling of relief , because the oflice of Master of a lodge involved grave and great responsibilities , one of the gravest of which consisted in the fact that the Master of a lodge ought to set a good example to the brethren . He had not been able to do much during his year of office . He
had had the pleasure of serving two Stewardships for Ilasonic charities , anil he had been placed on the Board of General Purposes . He was not yet acquainted with the duties , but yvhatever he had to do he would endeavour to do it with his might . The toasts of "The Visitors , " " Past Masters , " " Treasurer , " and other officers of the lodge yvere given from thc chair and responded to yvith
the heaitiest cordiality , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion the proceedings of a very pleasant evening . MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1216 ) . —The rcgu , lar meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , June Sth , at the Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , Floddcn-road , Cainberyvell . Bro . Mark Samuel Larlham , W . M ., presided ; Bro . Ross , S . W . pro tem . ; and Bro .
Camcll , J . W . 1 he other oflicers were 111 attendance , with Past Masters Wagfstaff , Messenger , Ilaslie , and others , besides several visitors , amongst whom yvere Bros . Middlemas , 957 ; Reynolds , 1329 ; H . Thompson , 1426 , and P . M . 177 and 1158 ( ' •Freemason " ) , etc . The minutes of the installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . C .
G . Danford was examined as to his progress in the science . His answers being deemed satisfactory , he was directed to retire , and the lodge being advanced to the superior degree hc was impressively raised by the VV . M . to the degree of M . M ., and , as is the custom of Bro . Larlham , the entire ritual was gone through without any of the omissions yvhich sometimes take place . Seldom is this beautiful
degree yvorked with more care antl accuracy , and general approbation was awarded to the W . M . for the ability he had displayed in the performance of his duties . The lodge was then loyvered to the Second Degree , and Bros . Bes-lcy and Guiding were severally passed to the Second Degree . A ballot took place . It being unanimous , Mr . Augustus Carnell , a brother of the Senior Warden , yvas initiated into
the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . There being no other business , the lodge yvas closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the canteen of the corps , where refreshment was provided by Bro . Kethro , sergeant major and suttler . At its conclusion the W . M . said as the hour was advanced , and many brethren were anxious to catch their trains , the toasts yvould be very few and very
brief , and without further comment he yvould give " lhe Queen and the Craft , " yvhich was cordially responded to . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was that of "Their Brother Visitors , " and that evening it was his privilege and pleasure to yvelcomc a large number . Having enumerated them , he called upon Bros . Thompson and Middlemass to respond to the
toast . Bro . H . Thompson ( " Freemason" ) said , as the evening was far advanced , he should adopt an expression used by Bro . Monckton , the President of the Board of General Purposes , at the Grand Lodge on the previous evening , in returning thanks for the complimentary vote which had been passed to him by thc Grand Lodge for his services during the past year , when he said that
the best way he could show his gratitude for the honour conferred upon him was by making his observations as short as possible . Although he should adhere to that , still he should take the opportunity of saying that he felt they must all be well pleased at the working of the different degrees by their talented Worshipful Master . For his part to be present on that occasion gave him unmixed
pleasure , and although it might be a form a speech sometimes on the part of visitors to pass favourable criticisms on the yvorking of lodges , [ stimulated by their friendship for many of the members , yet in the present instance he could sincerely and conscientiously say that , during the yvhole of his Masonic career he . rarely saw equalled , and never excelled , the . excellent . wotting of the lodge , from the Worshipful Master in the chair do"in to the loweit officer ,
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and most heartily did he congratulate the lodge on arriving at such happy results . Having thanked the brethren for their hospitality , not enjoyed for the first time , he should leave Bro . Middlemass to fill up what he had left unsaid . Bro . Middlemass , in one of his exceedingly jocose addresses , also acknoyvledged the compliment conferred upon the visitors . The W . Master said he had great
pleasure in proposing " Their Newly-Initiated Brother , Bro . Carnell , " and he hoped that he should have an initiate at every meeting so that he might be able to go through the three ceremonies at every meeting of the lodge throughou thc year , and he then gave them an intimation that heshould call an emergency meeting for the second Thursday in July . The toast was heartily received . Bro . Car
nell thanked the brethren for the kind manner in yvhich he had been received , and for the honour they had done him " in admitting him to their lodge , and he hoped that he should prove a good Mason . Bro . Hastie , I . P . M ., said when the brethren sayv thc gavel in his hand they knew what toast he was about to propose , which wanted no words from him to recommend it . He called upon them
to rise and drink the toast he was about to propose , which was " The Health of their W . Master . " The Worshipful Master thanked thc brethren for the kind manner in which they had responded to the toast . It yvould be a great pleasure to him if during his year of office they yvould give him plenty of work , so that he might have a candidate at every meeting . One or two other toasts were given , and
the brethren separated . MIDDLETON , — Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —In consequence of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire being held on the 25 th ult ., the regular meeting of this lodge was postponed , by circular , until the following Thursday , June 1 st . The brethren having assembled on that date at the Assheton Arms , thc lodge yvas
opened in due form at 5 p . m . by Bro . David Reid , W . M . The minutes of the last regular meeting , after being read by Bro . Forrester Fothergill , Sec , received confirmation . The passing of Eros . Robert Beresford and George Brunt was next proceeded with , after yvhich Bros . David Tatton and Edwin Dodd were raised to the Sublime Degree of Matter Mason . Thc W . M . performed each of the four
ceremonies . A telegram was received by Bro . D . Reid , W . M ., from W . II . Kershaw , I . P . M ., regretting his inability to attcntl , anil asking him to bring forward on his behalf ( in accordance with notice of motion ) the desirability of raising the annual subscription to enable thc lodge to make suitable grants to the Alasonic charities . Bro . D . Reid , W . M ., put the matter before thc brethren , and the
same received immediate and unanimous support , and yvas therefore carried . " Hearty Good Wishes " yvere accorded from Lodges 93 *; aud 1219 , after which the usual ' ritual brought the lodge to a close . Before quitting the chair of K . S . the W . M . informed the brethren that his absence at the social board was compulsory , he having to take a journey northwards . Prior to discussing the capabilities
of Bro . David Reid's principal officer , Bro . George Bradbury , yvho had charge of the banquet board , we must remark that the idea introduced by Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , and duly passetl on April 27 th , viz ., " That the lodge buy and supply all clothing and jewels , thc profits to go to thc Charity Fund , " when coupled with the subject introduced by Bro . W . H . Kershaw , I . P . M ., which also bears upon
charity , is regarded as a bold marching step , bringing the members of No . 78 nearer to their brethren in distress . All hope that the lodge will shine yvith renewed lustre in thc annals of charity , and by joining hand in hand , and journeying step by step , to assist the tempest-tossed to " Anchor fast , Anchor . " Thc social meal having been completed , Bro . George Bradbury , S . W ., gave thc
customary toasts in a masterly manner , dilating upon each , but at the same time keeping in mind that old saying , " Brevity is the soul of wit . " The newly-passed and raised brethren made suitable replies to the toasts relating to them . " The Health of thc W . M ., " wishing him a speedy journey and a safe return , yvas also received ivith acclamation , verifying the old adage , " Absence makes
the heart grow fonder . " Harmony abounded freely , in some instances vocalists rendering their own compositions yvith pleasing effect . Bro . John Rogers , W . M . 1219 , gave his own effution , and a very appropriate one as a visitor ' s song , " One hour with you , and you , and you , " the whole of the brethren joining hand in hand during thc chorus . Bro . Forrester Fothergill , Sec , concluded the
list of " originalities " with " Sailing on the deep blue sea . " In accordance with time-honoured custom , the Tyler's toast , given by Bro . Jno . Kent , brought a pleasant evening to a close . WARRINGTON— Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 ) . —The Masonic world at Warrington yvas fully alive on Tuesday , thc 6 th inst . The Craft has a history in this
thiiving manufacturing town . The distinguished antiquary Elias Ashmole was initiated there in 1646 , and so pleased was he with all he then saw and heard that he carefully recorded the fact of his initiation in his diary , yvhich can be seen at the British Museum . From that time doyvn to the present the Craft has been yvell cared for . Some twenty years since , however , it was in rather
a languishing condition , but , thanks to thc present Secretary , of No . 148 , and others , new life was infused into the working , and from that time to the present , Warringhas been looked upon as a model of correct , well-interpreted ritual . At the time of the " revival " the old lodge , which was the only one , had about twenty members * , now there are two lodges , and a chapter , and the muster roll
records nearly two hundred names . In the early part ol the present year Bro . Greenall , one of the senior members , was made a Baronet , and a unanimous desire was at once expressed , to present that worthy brother with an address of congratulation . The first convenient opportunity of preventing . thc address . yvas . during . the Whitsuntide recess , and . accordingly a Lodge of Emergency was summoned for five o ' clock oa Tuesday , June 6 tn , 18 ,-6 . Th ; W . M .