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THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Britannic Lodge , No . 33 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 10 th inst ., and amongst those present we noticed Bros . Augustus G . Church , W . M . ¦ James Glaisher , S . W . ; Magnus Ohren , J . W . ; Frederick George Finch , S . D . ; George E . Eachus , J . D . ; Franchis Pendered , I . G . ; F . Webb Shields , John
Sampson Peine , Henry Bridges , William Smith , and James Glegg , P . M . 's ; Charles Horsley , Edmund Burke , Charles W . Turner , William Claviston , Thomas Spencer , David Hodge , Jabez Church , Frederick D . Banister , Thomas D . Parker , John N . Sharp , Henry Finlay , cic . Visitors : Bros . Frederick Leslie , of No . 1 Lodge ( from Moscow ) ; Marris Wilson , P . M . of St . Mary ' s Lodge ;& c .
Bros . Humphreys , Bloore , and Wallis were raised , and Bros . Hodge and Wilcox passed , both ceremonies being very ably performed by the W . M ., and satisfaction was expressed at the perfect manner in which the candidates passed their examination . Tlie regret of the lodge was expressed at the absence of Bro . A . Chubb , the
Secretary , from illness , and also of the Treasurer , Bro . Crombie , from professional duties . Bro . James Glaisher , F . R . S ., the S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge adjourned to banquet about 7 o ' clock , and in the course of the evening " The Health of Bro . Glaisher , W . M .-elect , " was most cordially received .
St . Georges Lodge , No . 140 . —On the 15 th inst ., this old lodge met at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich , Bro . E . Johnson , W . M ., presiding . He initiated , in an able manner , Messrs . John Cowper Seard and William Sydney Wilkins into Freemasonry . It was unanimously agreed to vote a Treasure ' s jewel to Bro G . W . Edingtun , P . M ., for his services as Treasurer for the last six years , to be
presented to him at the next meeting . A committee was formed to carry out the arrangements for a summer festival , similar to that held la ^ t year . The lodge was closed . There were present : Bros . Hudson , P . M . ; 1- * . M . Hiibbock , P . At . ; E . W . Took , P . M ; W . Noak , P . M ., Treis . ; A . II . Tattershall , P . M , Sec . ; Webster , AUwright , & c . The visitors were : F . Walters , P . M . 73 ,
W . M . 1309 ; E . W . Mackr . ey , S . W . 134 ; E . J . Bumstead , P . M ., Sec . 548 ; H . A . Collinglon , P . M ., Treas . 871 , & c . The banquet followed . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , City , on Thursday , the 2 nd instant . Bro . George Kenning , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by his
Wardens and officers . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees ( Bro . E . Roberts , P . M ., occupying the chair pro tem . ) , and tiros . W . Donne J . G . Chillingworth and S . Edwards , being present , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M The lodge was then resumed in the fust
degree , and Messrs . William Cotier and Wm . Ramsey , after being unanimously elected by ballot , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being worked by the W . M ., Bro . Kenning , with great ability . Several matters of business before the lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till the next regular meeting in Ociober next , emergencies
excepted . Amongst ihe members present we noticed Bros . J . J . Harris , S . W . ; F . Tro : t , J W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ; Ceo . Abbott , S . D . ; A . J . Dickenson , J . D . ; Geo . Newman . I . G . ; Thos . Cohu , D . C ; E . King , Steward ; Chas . liosgood and E . Roberts , P . M . ' s ; H . Davis , G . T . Smith , E . kaffe , J . Hyde , T . Fisher , G . Parker , T . Gardner , W . R . Baker ,
R . E . Bright , F . Baker , E . Jones , A . F . Iselton , S . 'I " . Lucas , B . Marsland , ( . Kent , S . West , A . C . Payne , H . Legg , C . Arkeil , II . Child , C . Cairn , II . Griffin , A . J . Garnett , and S . Haynes . The I rcthren sat down ' 0 a sumptuous banquet , ably presided over by the W . M . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and enthusiastically responded
to , Bro . Colonel Perkins , G . Steward , returning thanks for the Grand Officers and visitor ? in an excellent speech . Bros . Abbott , Bright , Gardner and others , by their vocal abilities , added much to the pleasures of the evening . The Trier ' s toast brought this , the last meeting of thc lodge for the season , to a most happy termination . During the evening it was unanimously resolved , on the
proposition ofthe W . M ., that there should be a summer banquet , Md which we have every reason to believe will , under the popular management ofthe W . M ., Bro . Geo . Kenning , result in a genuine success . The visitors who honoured the lodge with their presence on this occasion were Bros . Col . E . M . Perkins , G . Steward , and W . M . No . 5 ; A . Bryant , W . M . 12 ; J . Lake , 101 ; C . Jardinc , J . D . 140 ;
H . Windybank , 902 ; W . II . Thompson , P . M . 93 S . Lodge of United Strength , No . 228 .--AI a meeting held at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkcn well , on Tuesday , the 14 th ult ., Iiro Bisley Robards , P . M ., in an impressive manner , raised Bros . Potter and Mott to the third degree . The lodge was closed . Present
Bros . H . C . Bebb , J . W . ; J . A . Winsland , Treas . ; Crump , P . M . Sec ; J . White , J . I J . ; II . Smith , D . C ; C Braid , as Organist ; Colston , P . M . ; C . F . Stewart , P . M . ; W . 11 . Vivian , P . M ., vie . The visitors were ; liros . F . Waiters , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1309 ; J . 0 . Downing , 10 S ; J . 0 . Cox , 1257 ; Buckingham , 1196 ; Bradley , i Hiram Lodge , New York .
Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —This young lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Marquis of Granby Tavern , New Cross . I ' m . Ough , P . G . P ., ihe W . M . opened the lodge , and there wc-ie present duriii " the evening Bros . C . J . Hogg , P . G . I ' ., P . M ., S . W . ; IL Keeble , J . W . ; J . Smith , J ' . G . l ' ., P . M ., Treas . ; F .
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Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; II . Crabtree , J . D . ; G . Pymm , P . M ., I . G . ; T . R Da > -ke , D . C ; A . Stevens , Wetten , W . B . Tustin , W . Okey , S . Homewood , J . J . Limebeer , W . M . Bull , T . Hobson , W . H . Trampleasure ; visitors , Bros F . Dussee ( 79 ) , F . Frampton ( P . M . 87 ) , A . Dixon ( 87 ) E . Farthing ( S . D . 101 ) , W . F . Fenton ( 25 ) , E .
Sisson ( P . M . 901 ) , G . Wilkes ( 1075 ) , & c . The work done was initiating Messrs . Limebeer , Trampleasure , and Bull , and passing Bro . Wetten . Several notices of motion for next meeting were given , and the lodge was closed , the brethren passing an hour or two most pleasantly at the banquet-table .
Royal Standard Lodge , A o . 129 S .- -The first anniversary meeting of this lodge was held at the Marquess Tavern , Canonbury , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Bro . Wiggington , P . M . 902 , P . P . G . D . C . Worcester , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Lee , P . M . 193 , W . M .-elect ; Robt . Shackell , Hon . Sec ; W . J . Woodman , Ballantyne , Dudden , Rutherford , Cattlin , Tomlinson , Dupont ,
Modridge , Cleaver , Sansom , J . W . Wright , Rafter , & c , & c . Bro . Wiggington raised Bro . Whillier , and initiated Mr . Cohen , the ceremonies being ably performed . The installation by Bro . Younghusband , P . P . G . J . W . West Lancashire , of Bro . Lee , and the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren , subsequently , were rendered in an almost perfect manner , and called forth many
expressions of praise . The newly-appointed officers are : — Bros . K . Lee , W . M . ; Wilson , S . D . ; Woodman , J . Wiggington , Treas . ; Rev . R . Simpson . P . G . Chaplain , Chaplain ; R . Shackell , P . P . G . D . Hants , Sec ; Dudden , S . D . ; Modridge , J . D . ; Bracey , I . G . ; Sweetland , D . C . ; Motion ,. P . M ., 453 , and Ball . intyne , PM . 754 , Stewards ; and Gilchrist , Tyler . The W . M . said he now had a very
pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present to Bro . Wiggington , a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , which , together with the freedom of the lodge , had been voted to him at the last meeting . The jewel , which is from Bro . Wigginton ' s own design , bears the following inscription : " Presented by the Royal Stan lard Lodge , 129 S , to Brother Colonel Wiggington , P . M . 902 , P . P . G D . C Worcester ,
Founder and first W . M ., as a token of respect for the courteous and efficient manner in wi . i .-h he presided during the year 1870-1871 . "—The W . W . said it was with intense satisfaction he rose to present to the Installing Master , Bro . Younghusband , a vote of thanks and the freedom of ihe lodge for the services he had rendered them in consecrating the lodge and installing the first two W . M . ' s . —
Bro . Younghusband made a suitable acknowledgment , and said his services were always at the command of the brethren . —The W . M . then stated that at the last meeting of the lodge it was unanimously resolved that an expression of the gratitude of the lodge to Bro . R . Shackell , the indefatigable Secretary , should be engrossed on vellum for the very great kindness and attention he had given to the
odge and its concerns . He ( the W . M ) was very proud to have the honour of presenting , on behalf of the lodge , the hands ime testimonial of the high estimation in which Bro . Shackell is held , and which was then before them . The freedom of the lodge , also handsomely engrossed , was likewise offered for his acceptance . In presenting these to Bro . Shackell , the W . M . dilated at some length upon his
excellent qualifications for the office he held , and his untiring energy and zeal in the cause of Masonry . The testimonial , splendidly mounted in a large gill frame , was to the following effect : — " At a meeting of the lodge held on Tuesday , 7 th Feb ., 1871 , Bro . Col . Wiggington , W . M ., in the chair , it was propj-ed by Bro . Wilson , seconded by Bro . Modridge , and
unanimously resolved , that the best thanks of the brethren , together with the freedom of the lo Ige , be given to Iiro . Robt . Shackell , W . M . 30 , P . P . G . P . Hants , Hon . Secretary , fir the untiring zeal and energy displayed by him in the formation of the lodge , as well as that of the Lodge of Instruction in connection therewith and also for the in inner in which he has ucrfornu'd the onerous duties of
Secretary of this lodge , and th . it the sniie be engrossed on vellum , and presented to him as a slight token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren . "feigned , WM . WICGINGTON , W . M . R . Ll-K , S . W . II . liAl . I . AMVN-K , J . W . " —Bro . Shackell . in returning thanks , sail he could hardly
find words to thank the brethren . He never expected such a recognition of his poor services , ami it had taken him quite by surprise , but he cou ! 1 assure the brethren it would be highly prized as long as he should live . —The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , after which several complimentary speeches were made and responded to . The visitors—who were Bros .
Wells ( 15 ) , E . R . Bass ( 861 ) , E . H . Limbert ( 3 S 2 ) , and Chas . E . Thompson , Masonic Reporter ( 177 and S . W . 115 S)—in responding to the usual compliment paid them , expressed their satislaction at the way in which the work was carried on , and congratulated the brethren on having s ? cured so good an officer as Iiro . Lee for their Master . — Tie brethren separated at a late hour .
Lodge of Asaph , No . 1319 . —This lodge held its regular month . y meeting at Freemasons' Hal J , W . C , o ; i the 61 I 1 inst . Present : Bros . E . S . lone . ; , W . M . ; C . Coote , S . W . ; J . Al . Chamberlin , J . W . ; James Weaver , S . I ) . ; I- ' .. Frewin , J . D . ; C . Coote , jun ., Treas . ; | evkll , I . G . ; W . A . Tinney , D . C ; J . A . Adams , P . G . P . ; II . J . I'ii . ney , Weston , Snelling , Stephens , Egerton , Maby ,
lioaiwrij-ht , E . Terry , Harper , Easton , Edgar , Horton . 11 , Baker , J , Baker , and Snyder ' s ; visitors ' , 15 ns . John Read , P , M . 720 , and Edward Sii ' .-mboioiigh , iSS . ' 1 he Im-iness consisted in initialing Mr . | i ; hn Tip ' lady L'nrrodus , Piofessor ol Music , and Mr . John Slr . ichan , dramatic
author ; pas : ing Iiro . J . linker , aid raiding Bros . 11 . J . Tinney , II J . Snelling , nnd J . H" -. ton . The s' . mi of two guineas was voted lo the " I . i . u Tcstimo . iial Fund . ' ' Mcs-. rs . \ V . J Cistell , L . Silvcrbirg , v .-d . ' , \ Y . i . -. 'iiv . s , 1 'iofe . sors ol M 11 .-. L-. were proposed lor i .. iti .. ' . io .., aim the business bcin-. ' finished the lodge was closed iu due form .
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PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Clement Stretton , W M . presiding , and amongst the brethren present were : Bros . W . Kelly , P . M . and R . W . P . G . M . ; Weare , P . M . and Treas .: L . A . Clarke , P . M .: Crow , S . W . ; Dr .
Pearce , J . Widdowson , Sec . ; Palmer , S . D . ; J . Wrig ht Smith , J . D . ; H . Deane , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . Buzzard , W . M . ; Toller , P . M . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , J . W . ( who officiated as Chaplain ) , and several other members of the John of Gaunt Lodge . Bro . Cleaver having been duly examined , was passed to the second degreethe ceremony being performed by the
, Prov . G . M ., after which Bro . Deane , P . P . G . Registrar , delivered the lecture on the tracing board . On the lodge being lowered to the first degree , a ballot was taken for Mr . Walton Wilkinson and Mr . John Ellwood , as candidates for Masonry , who were duly elected , but their initiation was postponed in consequence of the large amount of business before the lodge . A ballot was also
taken for the W . Bro . William James Hughan , P . M . 131 , Truro , and P . G . Sec . for Cornwall , who had been nominated an honorary member at the last meeting , in recognition of valuable donations of books to the library of the Masonic Hall , and especially of the great interest he had taken in promoting the candidature for election into the Boys' School of Alfred Nutt , one of the five
orphan children ofthe late Bro . John Nutt , of this lodge ; when Bro . Hughan was declared to be unanimously elected , and an official intimation of the fact , under the hands of the principal officers and the seal of the lodge , was ordered to be made to that worthy brother . The by-laws of the lodge , as revised by the Committee appointed for that purpose , were read seriatim , and , after
some discussion , weve unanimously approved and ordered to be printed . Bro . Deane , who this year represents the Province as Steward for the Boys' School , brought before the lodge the urgent claims of that admirable Institution for support . On the proposition ofthe P . G . M ., seconded by the W . M ., the sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds , in addition to the ten guineas previously
subscribed , and several of tbe brethren also placed their names on Bro . Deane ' s list . More than usual interest is just now felt in this Institution from the fact that ( as above mentioned in connection with Bro . Hughan ) one of the five orphan children of the late Bro . John Nutt , for 17
years a member of this lodge , and who may literally be said to have died broken-hearted a few weeks after becoming a bankrupt , is an applicant for election into the School , being the first candidate from the Province for any one of the Masonic charities The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude , No . 2 S 1 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms Athenreum . There were present : W . Bro . 1 . Daniel Moore , W . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . Bro . John Hatch , I . P . M . ; Bio . W . Hall , S . W . ; Bro . W . Fleming . I . W . ; W . Bro . lames Hatch , P . M . and Treas . ; W . Bro . Edmund
Simpson , P . M . and Sec . ; Bro . R . Taylor , S . D . ; Bro . John Harrison , I . G . ; Watson , Tvler ; Sumner , Steward ; W . Bro . G . Kelland , P . M . ; W . Bro . W . Hall , P . M . 1051 . Visitors : W . Bro . Jesse Banning , W . M . 343 ; Bros . B . Mills . C . Hartley , Bulfield , Acton , J . Stanley , W . Heald , W . Hays . The lodge was opeiv-d punctually at the hour
appointed , the minutes of ihe preceding meeting read and confirmed , and other bus iness transacted . The ballot was taken for Bro . R . R . Hathurnllmaile as a rejoining , in mber , and he was unanimously elected . Tlie Secretary give notice of motion , and thc lodge was then closed in due form .
BRIGHTON . — Royal York Lodge , 1 V 0 . 315 .- —The installation meeting of this lodge took p lace on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Bro . James Curtis , W . M ., having opened the lodge ill the first degree , the Secretary read Ihe minutes ofthe previous lodge , which were confirmed ; the Secretary then read the various communications . A candidate for initiation was expected , but he did not arrive . Bro .
Stride , S . W . and W . M .-elect , was then presented , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with by the W . M ., to whom great credit is due for the masterly manner with which he rendered this beautiful anil impressive service . The lodge having been opened in the third degree , and the officers having delivered up their collars and jewels of office , all the brethren below the degree of Installed Master withdrew . The Board of Installed
Masters was then duly declared and the ceremony proceeded with . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , and the Master Masons , Fellow Crafts , and Entered Apprentices having been severally admitted , the newlyinstalled Master was duly saluted and proclaimed . The working tools , Book of Constitutions , by-laws of the lodge , aid the lodge minute book were duly presented , after
which the W . M . proceeded to invest his oflicers for the ensuing year , addressing to each brief , but appropriate , remarks on the duties of ihe several offices : Bros . James Curtis , I . P . M , ; f . M . Cunningham , P . M . Sir , mo , P . Prov . G . W . Sussex , S . W . ; James Ebbcrall , J . W . ; James Pearson , Sec . ; C Sandenian , S . D . ; C Slattcr , J . D . ; Staples , I . G . ; Hugh Saunders , P . M 315 , P . Prov .
G . Deacon , Sussex , Treas . ; Clifton and Foot , Stewards ; Nell , 1 ) . of C . Bro . John Robinson , P . M . 315 , gave the address to the W . M . in his usual correct manner , Bro . W . Challen , P . M . 315 , 1141 , P . Prov . G . S . B ., SitiScx , gave ihe address to the Wardens , and Bro . James Curtis , I . P . M ., then concluded the ceremony wilh ihe
ge . eral addnss to the members . Alier this , and just before the lo Ige was chisel , llro . Snide , the W . M ., pi ¦ ed on Bro . Curlis ' s breast a neat solid gold Past . . inker ' s jewel , which was voted from the lodge funds . In ikiiv' , liie W . M . alluded to the services that Bio . Cm lis had for several year .-., and ia . .. rioiis ways , rendered to the lodge , but more especially during ; his past year of .
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THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Britannic Lodge , No . 33 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 10 th inst ., and amongst those present we noticed Bros . Augustus G . Church , W . M . ¦ James Glaisher , S . W . ; Magnus Ohren , J . W . ; Frederick George Finch , S . D . ; George E . Eachus , J . D . ; Franchis Pendered , I . G . ; F . Webb Shields , John
Sampson Peine , Henry Bridges , William Smith , and James Glegg , P . M . 's ; Charles Horsley , Edmund Burke , Charles W . Turner , William Claviston , Thomas Spencer , David Hodge , Jabez Church , Frederick D . Banister , Thomas D . Parker , John N . Sharp , Henry Finlay , cic . Visitors : Bros . Frederick Leslie , of No . 1 Lodge ( from Moscow ) ; Marris Wilson , P . M . of St . Mary ' s Lodge ;& c .
Bros . Humphreys , Bloore , and Wallis were raised , and Bros . Hodge and Wilcox passed , both ceremonies being very ably performed by the W . M ., and satisfaction was expressed at the perfect manner in which the candidates passed their examination . Tlie regret of the lodge was expressed at the absence of Bro . A . Chubb , the
Secretary , from illness , and also of the Treasurer , Bro . Crombie , from professional duties . Bro . James Glaisher , F . R . S ., the S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge adjourned to banquet about 7 o ' clock , and in the course of the evening " The Health of Bro . Glaisher , W . M .-elect , " was most cordially received .
St . Georges Lodge , No . 140 . —On the 15 th inst ., this old lodge met at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich , Bro . E . Johnson , W . M ., presiding . He initiated , in an able manner , Messrs . John Cowper Seard and William Sydney Wilkins into Freemasonry . It was unanimously agreed to vote a Treasure ' s jewel to Bro G . W . Edingtun , P . M ., for his services as Treasurer for the last six years , to be
presented to him at the next meeting . A committee was formed to carry out the arrangements for a summer festival , similar to that held la ^ t year . The lodge was closed . There were present : Bros . Hudson , P . M . ; 1- * . M . Hiibbock , P . At . ; E . W . Took , P . M ; W . Noak , P . M ., Treis . ; A . II . Tattershall , P . M , Sec . ; Webster , AUwright , & c . The visitors were : F . Walters , P . M . 73 ,
W . M . 1309 ; E . W . Mackr . ey , S . W . 134 ; E . J . Bumstead , P . M ., Sec . 548 ; H . A . Collinglon , P . M ., Treas . 871 , & c . The banquet followed . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , City , on Thursday , the 2 nd instant . Bro . George Kenning , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by his
Wardens and officers . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees ( Bro . E . Roberts , P . M ., occupying the chair pro tem . ) , and tiros . W . Donne J . G . Chillingworth and S . Edwards , being present , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M The lodge was then resumed in the fust
degree , and Messrs . William Cotier and Wm . Ramsey , after being unanimously elected by ballot , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being worked by the W . M ., Bro . Kenning , with great ability . Several matters of business before the lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till the next regular meeting in Ociober next , emergencies
excepted . Amongst ihe members present we noticed Bros . J . J . Harris , S . W . ; F . Tro : t , J W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ; Ceo . Abbott , S . D . ; A . J . Dickenson , J . D . ; Geo . Newman . I . G . ; Thos . Cohu , D . C ; E . King , Steward ; Chas . liosgood and E . Roberts , P . M . ' s ; H . Davis , G . T . Smith , E . kaffe , J . Hyde , T . Fisher , G . Parker , T . Gardner , W . R . Baker ,
R . E . Bright , F . Baker , E . Jones , A . F . Iselton , S . 'I " . Lucas , B . Marsland , ( . Kent , S . West , A . C . Payne , H . Legg , C . Arkeil , II . Child , C . Cairn , II . Griffin , A . J . Garnett , and S . Haynes . The I rcthren sat down ' 0 a sumptuous banquet , ably presided over by the W . M . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and enthusiastically responded
to , Bro . Colonel Perkins , G . Steward , returning thanks for the Grand Officers and visitor ? in an excellent speech . Bros . Abbott , Bright , Gardner and others , by their vocal abilities , added much to the pleasures of the evening . The Trier ' s toast brought this , the last meeting of thc lodge for the season , to a most happy termination . During the evening it was unanimously resolved , on the
proposition ofthe W . M ., that there should be a summer banquet , Md which we have every reason to believe will , under the popular management ofthe W . M ., Bro . Geo . Kenning , result in a genuine success . The visitors who honoured the lodge with their presence on this occasion were Bros . Col . E . M . Perkins , G . Steward , and W . M . No . 5 ; A . Bryant , W . M . 12 ; J . Lake , 101 ; C . Jardinc , J . D . 140 ;
H . Windybank , 902 ; W . II . Thompson , P . M . 93 S . Lodge of United Strength , No . 228 .--AI a meeting held at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkcn well , on Tuesday , the 14 th ult ., Iiro Bisley Robards , P . M ., in an impressive manner , raised Bros . Potter and Mott to the third degree . The lodge was closed . Present
Bros . H . C . Bebb , J . W . ; J . A . Winsland , Treas . ; Crump , P . M . Sec ; J . White , J . I J . ; II . Smith , D . C ; C Braid , as Organist ; Colston , P . M . ; C . F . Stewart , P . M . ; W . 11 . Vivian , P . M ., vie . The visitors were ; liros . F . Waiters , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1309 ; J . 0 . Downing , 10 S ; J . 0 . Cox , 1257 ; Buckingham , 1196 ; Bradley , i Hiram Lodge , New York .
Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —This young lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Marquis of Granby Tavern , New Cross . I ' m . Ough , P . G . P ., ihe W . M . opened the lodge , and there wc-ie present duriii " the evening Bros . C . J . Hogg , P . G . I ' ., P . M ., S . W . ; IL Keeble , J . W . ; J . Smith , J ' . G . l ' ., P . M ., Treas . ; F .
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Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; II . Crabtree , J . D . ; G . Pymm , P . M ., I . G . ; T . R Da > -ke , D . C ; A . Stevens , Wetten , W . B . Tustin , W . Okey , S . Homewood , J . J . Limebeer , W . M . Bull , T . Hobson , W . H . Trampleasure ; visitors , Bros F . Dussee ( 79 ) , F . Frampton ( P . M . 87 ) , A . Dixon ( 87 ) E . Farthing ( S . D . 101 ) , W . F . Fenton ( 25 ) , E .
Sisson ( P . M . 901 ) , G . Wilkes ( 1075 ) , & c . The work done was initiating Messrs . Limebeer , Trampleasure , and Bull , and passing Bro . Wetten . Several notices of motion for next meeting were given , and the lodge was closed , the brethren passing an hour or two most pleasantly at the banquet-table .
Royal Standard Lodge , A o . 129 S .- -The first anniversary meeting of this lodge was held at the Marquess Tavern , Canonbury , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Bro . Wiggington , P . M . 902 , P . P . G . D . C . Worcester , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Lee , P . M . 193 , W . M .-elect ; Robt . Shackell , Hon . Sec ; W . J . Woodman , Ballantyne , Dudden , Rutherford , Cattlin , Tomlinson , Dupont ,
Modridge , Cleaver , Sansom , J . W . Wright , Rafter , & c , & c . Bro . Wiggington raised Bro . Whillier , and initiated Mr . Cohen , the ceremonies being ably performed . The installation by Bro . Younghusband , P . P . G . J . W . West Lancashire , of Bro . Lee , and the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren , subsequently , were rendered in an almost perfect manner , and called forth many
expressions of praise . The newly-appointed officers are : — Bros . K . Lee , W . M . ; Wilson , S . D . ; Woodman , J . Wiggington , Treas . ; Rev . R . Simpson . P . G . Chaplain , Chaplain ; R . Shackell , P . P . G . D . Hants , Sec ; Dudden , S . D . ; Modridge , J . D . ; Bracey , I . G . ; Sweetland , D . C . ; Motion ,. P . M ., 453 , and Ball . intyne , PM . 754 , Stewards ; and Gilchrist , Tyler . The W . M . said he now had a very
pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present to Bro . Wiggington , a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , which , together with the freedom of the lodge , had been voted to him at the last meeting . The jewel , which is from Bro . Wigginton ' s own design , bears the following inscription : " Presented by the Royal Stan lard Lodge , 129 S , to Brother Colonel Wiggington , P . M . 902 , P . P . G D . C Worcester ,
Founder and first W . M ., as a token of respect for the courteous and efficient manner in wi . i .-h he presided during the year 1870-1871 . "—The W . W . said it was with intense satisfaction he rose to present to the Installing Master , Bro . Younghusband , a vote of thanks and the freedom of ihe lodge for the services he had rendered them in consecrating the lodge and installing the first two W . M . ' s . —
Bro . Younghusband made a suitable acknowledgment , and said his services were always at the command of the brethren . —The W . M . then stated that at the last meeting of the lodge it was unanimously resolved that an expression of the gratitude of the lodge to Bro . R . Shackell , the indefatigable Secretary , should be engrossed on vellum for the very great kindness and attention he had given to the
odge and its concerns . He ( the W . M ) was very proud to have the honour of presenting , on behalf of the lodge , the hands ime testimonial of the high estimation in which Bro . Shackell is held , and which was then before them . The freedom of the lodge , also handsomely engrossed , was likewise offered for his acceptance . In presenting these to Bro . Shackell , the W . M . dilated at some length upon his
excellent qualifications for the office he held , and his untiring energy and zeal in the cause of Masonry . The testimonial , splendidly mounted in a large gill frame , was to the following effect : — " At a meeting of the lodge held on Tuesday , 7 th Feb ., 1871 , Bro . Col . Wiggington , W . M ., in the chair , it was propj-ed by Bro . Wilson , seconded by Bro . Modridge , and
unanimously resolved , that the best thanks of the brethren , together with the freedom of the lo Ige , be given to Iiro . Robt . Shackell , W . M . 30 , P . P . G . P . Hants , Hon . Secretary , fir the untiring zeal and energy displayed by him in the formation of the lodge , as well as that of the Lodge of Instruction in connection therewith and also for the in inner in which he has ucrfornu'd the onerous duties of
Secretary of this lodge , and th . it the sniie be engrossed on vellum , and presented to him as a slight token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren . "feigned , WM . WICGINGTON , W . M . R . Ll-K , S . W . II . liAl . I . AMVN-K , J . W . " —Bro . Shackell . in returning thanks , sail he could hardly
find words to thank the brethren . He never expected such a recognition of his poor services , ami it had taken him quite by surprise , but he cou ! 1 assure the brethren it would be highly prized as long as he should live . —The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , after which several complimentary speeches were made and responded to . The visitors—who were Bros .
Wells ( 15 ) , E . R . Bass ( 861 ) , E . H . Limbert ( 3 S 2 ) , and Chas . E . Thompson , Masonic Reporter ( 177 and S . W . 115 S)—in responding to the usual compliment paid them , expressed their satislaction at the way in which the work was carried on , and congratulated the brethren on having s ? cured so good an officer as Iiro . Lee for their Master . — Tie brethren separated at a late hour .
Lodge of Asaph , No . 1319 . —This lodge held its regular month . y meeting at Freemasons' Hal J , W . C , o ; i the 61 I 1 inst . Present : Bros . E . S . lone . ; , W . M . ; C . Coote , S . W . ; J . Al . Chamberlin , J . W . ; James Weaver , S . I ) . ; I- ' .. Frewin , J . D . ; C . Coote , jun ., Treas . ; | evkll , I . G . ; W . A . Tinney , D . C ; J . A . Adams , P . G . P . ; II . J . I'ii . ney , Weston , Snelling , Stephens , Egerton , Maby ,
lioaiwrij-ht , E . Terry , Harper , Easton , Edgar , Horton . 11 , Baker , J , Baker , and Snyder ' s ; visitors ' , 15 ns . John Read , P , M . 720 , and Edward Sii ' .-mboioiigh , iSS . ' 1 he Im-iness consisted in initialing Mr . | i ; hn Tip ' lady L'nrrodus , Piofessor ol Music , and Mr . John Slr . ichan , dramatic
author ; pas : ing Iiro . J . linker , aid raiding Bros . 11 . J . Tinney , II J . Snelling , nnd J . H" -. ton . The s' . mi of two guineas was voted lo the " I . i . u Tcstimo . iial Fund . ' ' Mcs-. rs . \ V . J Cistell , L . Silvcrbirg , v .-d . ' , \ Y . i . -. 'iiv . s , 1 'iofe . sors ol M 11 .-. L-. were proposed lor i .. iti .. ' . io .., aim the business bcin-. ' finished the lodge was closed iu due form .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Clement Stretton , W M . presiding , and amongst the brethren present were : Bros . W . Kelly , P . M . and R . W . P . G . M . ; Weare , P . M . and Treas .: L . A . Clarke , P . M .: Crow , S . W . ; Dr .
Pearce , J . Widdowson , Sec . ; Palmer , S . D . ; J . Wrig ht Smith , J . D . ; H . Deane , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . Buzzard , W . M . ; Toller , P . M . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , J . W . ( who officiated as Chaplain ) , and several other members of the John of Gaunt Lodge . Bro . Cleaver having been duly examined , was passed to the second degreethe ceremony being performed by the
, Prov . G . M ., after which Bro . Deane , P . P . G . Registrar , delivered the lecture on the tracing board . On the lodge being lowered to the first degree , a ballot was taken for Mr . Walton Wilkinson and Mr . John Ellwood , as candidates for Masonry , who were duly elected , but their initiation was postponed in consequence of the large amount of business before the lodge . A ballot was also
taken for the W . Bro . William James Hughan , P . M . 131 , Truro , and P . G . Sec . for Cornwall , who had been nominated an honorary member at the last meeting , in recognition of valuable donations of books to the library of the Masonic Hall , and especially of the great interest he had taken in promoting the candidature for election into the Boys' School of Alfred Nutt , one of the five
orphan children ofthe late Bro . John Nutt , of this lodge ; when Bro . Hughan was declared to be unanimously elected , and an official intimation of the fact , under the hands of the principal officers and the seal of the lodge , was ordered to be made to that worthy brother . The by-laws of the lodge , as revised by the Committee appointed for that purpose , were read seriatim , and , after
some discussion , weve unanimously approved and ordered to be printed . Bro . Deane , who this year represents the Province as Steward for the Boys' School , brought before the lodge the urgent claims of that admirable Institution for support . On the proposition ofthe P . G . M ., seconded by the W . M ., the sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds , in addition to the ten guineas previously
subscribed , and several of tbe brethren also placed their names on Bro . Deane ' s list . More than usual interest is just now felt in this Institution from the fact that ( as above mentioned in connection with Bro . Hughan ) one of the five orphan children of the late Bro . John Nutt , for 17
years a member of this lodge , and who may literally be said to have died broken-hearted a few weeks after becoming a bankrupt , is an applicant for election into the School , being the first candidate from the Province for any one of the Masonic charities The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude , No . 2 S 1 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms Athenreum . There were present : W . Bro . 1 . Daniel Moore , W . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . Bro . John Hatch , I . P . M . ; Bio . W . Hall , S . W . ; Bro . W . Fleming . I . W . ; W . Bro . lames Hatch , P . M . and Treas . ; W . Bro . Edmund
Simpson , P . M . and Sec . ; Bro . R . Taylor , S . D . ; Bro . John Harrison , I . G . ; Watson , Tvler ; Sumner , Steward ; W . Bro . G . Kelland , P . M . ; W . Bro . W . Hall , P . M . 1051 . Visitors : W . Bro . Jesse Banning , W . M . 343 ; Bros . B . Mills . C . Hartley , Bulfield , Acton , J . Stanley , W . Heald , W . Hays . The lodge was opeiv-d punctually at the hour
appointed , the minutes of ihe preceding meeting read and confirmed , and other bus iness transacted . The ballot was taken for Bro . R . R . Hathurnllmaile as a rejoining , in mber , and he was unanimously elected . Tlie Secretary give notice of motion , and thc lodge was then closed in due form .
BRIGHTON . — Royal York Lodge , 1 V 0 . 315 .- —The installation meeting of this lodge took p lace on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Bro . James Curtis , W . M ., having opened the lodge ill the first degree , the Secretary read Ihe minutes ofthe previous lodge , which were confirmed ; the Secretary then read the various communications . A candidate for initiation was expected , but he did not arrive . Bro .
Stride , S . W . and W . M .-elect , was then presented , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with by the W . M ., to whom great credit is due for the masterly manner with which he rendered this beautiful anil impressive service . The lodge having been opened in the third degree , and the officers having delivered up their collars and jewels of office , all the brethren below the degree of Installed Master withdrew . The Board of Installed
Masters was then duly declared and the ceremony proceeded with . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , and the Master Masons , Fellow Crafts , and Entered Apprentices having been severally admitted , the newlyinstalled Master was duly saluted and proclaimed . The working tools , Book of Constitutions , by-laws of the lodge , aid the lodge minute book were duly presented , after
which the W . M . proceeded to invest his oflicers for the ensuing year , addressing to each brief , but appropriate , remarks on the duties of ihe several offices : Bros . James Curtis , I . P . M , ; f . M . Cunningham , P . M . Sir , mo , P . Prov . G . W . Sussex , S . W . ; James Ebbcrall , J . W . ; James Pearson , Sec . ; C Sandenian , S . D . ; C Slattcr , J . D . ; Staples , I . G . ; Hugh Saunders , P . M 315 , P . Prov .
G . Deacon , Sussex , Treas . ; Clifton and Foot , Stewards ; Nell , 1 ) . of C . Bro . John Robinson , P . M . 315 , gave the address to the W . M . in his usual correct manner , Bro . W . Challen , P . M . 315 , 1141 , P . Prov . G . S . B ., SitiScx , gave ihe address to the Wardens , and Bro . James Curtis , I . P . M ., then concluded the ceremony wilh ihe
ge . eral addnss to the members . Alier this , and just before the lo Ige was chisel , llro . Snide , the W . M ., pi ¦ ed on Bro . Curlis ' s breast a neat solid gold Past . . inker ' s jewel , which was voted from the lodge funds . In ikiiv' , liie W . M . alluded to the services that Bio . Cm lis had for several year .-., and ia . .. rioiis ways , rendered to the lodge , but more especially during ; his past year of .