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No . 4 r . Bro . Cooke , formerly a member | of this lodge , was proposed to rejoin it . Bro . Dr . Hopkins suggested the desirability of the purchase of an engraving of the installation of the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., but owing to the lateness of the hour the consideration of it was postponed . The lodge was closed at 10 . 45 . ¦ WOODBRIDGE . —Doric Lodge ( No . 9 6 ) . —The
usual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Woodbridge , on Wednesday , the ist March , when there were present Bros . B . Gall , W . M ., Whisstock ; Barnes , S . W . ; B . D . Gall , J . W . ; Browne , J . D . ; E . Fitzgerald , P . Prov . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Wilmshurst , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., acting I . P . M . ; visitor , Bro . Emra Holmes , P . Prov . G . R ., and P . G . D . C . of the British
Union Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed , and Bro . Dr . George Edwart ' es Keer having been examined and entrusted , the lodge was duly opened in the Second Degree , and the candidate was passed to the degree of F . C , the ceremony being very efficiently performed by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers . The charge ( which is
too seldom given in lodges ) was impressively gi-en by Bro . Fitzgerald . The current business of the evening having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired from the neat and elegant little lodge-room to the Bull Hotel , where a plain and substantial repast was served , and the usual Masonic and loyal toasts were given by the W . AL in quick succession , and duly
responded to by the brethren . The worthy Secretary , Bro . Fitzgerald , with the permission of the Chairman , assumed the gavel , and proposed " The W . M ., " passing a hearty encomium on the way in which he had done the work that evening . 1 he W . AL modestly responded , and sain that had he known for what purpose Bro . Fitzgerald asked for the use of . the gavel he should certainly have refused it .
The Secretary said that whilst he was still in possession he would propose another toast . The brethren had amongst them that evening as a visitor a brother with whose name they had long been familiar , and they were very gild to see him . He had so many titles , and held so many degrees , that he was unable to give them—but he begged to propose his health . The toast was very cordially drank ,
and Bro . Emra Holmes , in responding , begged to thank the W . AL and brethren for the kind way in which they had received him that evening , and Bro . Fitzgerald for the flattering way in which he was pleased to speak of him . He assured the brethren that it gave him very great pleasure to bear his testimony to the excellent working he had seen that night . He thanked them very heartily for
their cordial reception . He , as they probably well knew , had made Masonry his hobby , and for the last 15 years had done his utmost , in a very humble manner it was true , to endeavour to advance its true interests in every way . He liked to visit various lodges , and was delighted often to see how ably country lodges were worked , as in the case of this , the Doric Lodge , and which would astonish
their metropolitan brethren . It was often not easy for a stranger Mason to get into these lodges , as he had found from experience . Bro . Holmes then related how strictly he was examined in a certain west country lodge some time ago , and how by a courteous and experienced Past Master he was severely catechised in the three degrees , and passed his examination verv well until the P . M . demanded a proof
that he really was a P . M ., as the W . AI . was to be installed that night , which , the speaker said , regularly " floored " - him , as he had so seldom seen the Installed Masters' De gree worked , and had quite forgotten it . They were then in a regular dilemma as to whether he should be admitted , and the difficulty was only solved by the entrance of another old P . M ., well known in the west . This brother ,
on hearing his name , said : " Well , I will vouch for Bro . F . mra Holmes . I have never seen him before , but I have read his lectures and papers in the " Freemason" and " Masonic Magazine " for years past , and will guarantee it is all right . " So he was admitted , and very cordiallytreated when they found out who he was , and he afterwards supped with the brethren , and enjoyed a remarkably
pleasant evening . On another occasion , the speaker said , he visited a certain Royal Arch Chapter , and he knew no one there . His cousin , who was a medical man in the place , and S . W . of the lodge , but not a R . A . AI . himself , brought him up lo the lodge-room . The F . P ., who was a Major-General , by the way , accosted him , and asked if he was a R . A . M ? Bro . Holmes said he was . •' Who
introduces you ? " said the General rather roughly . " 1 don't know any one I but my cousin , Bro . , brought me here . " " Your cousin is not a R . A . M . " " I know that , but he is a gentleman , " said Bro . Holmes , and he would not have allowed me to come had he not known I was a R . A . M . " He then produced his certificate , and proved himself , and was admitted . After the meeting was over he
was asked to stay and have some refreshment with the companions , but he declined , and went home , feeling that though it was well ID be strict with strangers it might be carried to extremes sometimes . He merely mentioned this to the brethren so that they might be prepared when they visited strange lodges , and he ought perhaps to explain by telling them what he imagined very lew ot them knew , that
there was a good deal of spurious Masonry practised , and many spurious Masons about , and no doubt all this excessive care was necessary in some places . Again thanking them , he resumed his seat . Bro . John Bull sang a very good song about a jilted sailor . Bro . Holmes gave H . J . Byron's clever comic song , " Betsy Knubbles , the Maid of all work , " and the Tyler's toast , which , by the way , was given from the chair , brought a very pleasant
and harmonious evening to a close . GREAT YARMOUTH . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 100 ) . —On Thursday , and inst ., the members of this lodge met at the Town Hall , for the purpose of installing a W . M . for the year ensuing . Brc . E . J . Bonfellow had been unanimously elected , and he was installed by Bro . O . Diver . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows s Bros . J . Bond , I . P . M . ; R . Martins , S . W . ; R ,
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W . Hubbard , J . W . ; J . VV . French . S . D .,- E . J . Bostock , J . D . ; L . Spence , I . G . ; C . AL Kirkham and J . A . Wade , Stewards ; D . R . Fowler , Sec ; and J . Holt , Tyler . Bro . the Rev . J . J . Gur .: ey , Incumbent of St . James , vvas appointed Chaplain , and Bro . F . Wclhatn , Organist . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . A . AL F . Morgan , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . Dr . Maughan , J . C Smith ,
P . AL ; T . Lord , W . AL 1500 ; J . S . Offord , W . M 213 ; G . Brittain , P . G . O . ; and Smart , P . AL of East Dereham . A'ttr the installation ceremony , which was most impressively performed , the brethren adjourned to the Crown and Anchor Hotel , when Co brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided in first class style by Bro . Franklin . LANCASTER . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 181 ) .
—On Wednesday , Sth inst ., the members of this lodge assembled in monthly meeting at the Masonic Room , Athenasum . Bro . T . Atkinson , the W . M ., presided , Bro . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . England , occupying the chair of I . P . M . The minutes of last meeting were read and canfirmed . Bro . Aldous vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Alason , th ; working being ably perf . rmed
by the W . M ., and who also presented the newly-obligated brother wiih the working t olsof a Alaster Alison . Hearty good wishes were given by the visiting brethren , and acknowledged by the W . M . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and the lodge was then closed with the peculiarities of the Craft . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No .
317 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the FreemasonsTlall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at which a large number of members and visitors attended . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . H . Cl . uk , VV . M ., who afterwards initiated Mr . J . Walker into the ancient mysteries of the Order , and passed Bro . K . C Putter to the degree of F . C . The W . M . then , on behalf of the members of th * lodge ,
presented to Bro . J . Smethurst , I . P . M ., a hand-ome gold Past Master ' s jewel , and in doing so expatiated at some length on the deserving merits of the recipient , who during his term of office as W . M . had g . iined the good esteem of all the brethren , and successfully conducted the business of the lodge . During the speech of the W . AL the brethren frequently testified their concurrence by their applause . Bro .
Smethurst , in a few well chosen remaiks , feelingly expressed his gratitude for the honour which ha . 1 been so conspicuously conferred upon him , and said that he should ever treasure the jewel as a token of the esteem of his brethren , and of their good will which had during his occupation of the chair been so unanimously and generously shown towards him . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., gave notice of the
following motion , viz .: " That the sum of £ 20 bc granted from the funds of the lodge t'j lhe new East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent and Educational Society , " and from the cordial reception given to the notice there i _ i no doubt that the motion will at the next meeting be carried into effect , as this old-established- lodge has always been in the foremost ranks in all matters connected with charity .
After the close of the lodge the brethren ad j-turned to refreshment , under the presidency of Bro . Clark , W . M ., and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The lo ^ al , Masonic , and other customary toasts were heartily and enthusiastically received . The speeches were interspersed with songs and recitations , the musical arrangements being , as usual , under the able direction of Bro . J . R . Lever .
FOLKESTONE . —Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — This Lklge was held at the Town Hall ou Tuesday , the 7 lh inst . Present : W . M . Bro . R . B . fenner ; Bros . S . S . Stalwood , S . W . ; C . Woollett , J . W . 5 J . B . Gill , C . Dickenson , D . Jones ; Past Alasttrs J . Sherwood , S . Penfold , J . Kennett , P . G . O . ; W . Ewnshaw , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . Poole , P . P . G . S . W . ; H . Stock , Sec , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . B .
Tolputt , P . P . G . O . Visitors : Bros . G . A I unsun , P . AL 199 , t 208 , P . P . G . D . C ; Fuhr , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . D . C ; J Wilson , P . AL 199 , P . P . G . ; S . Popkis , P . M . i 2 o 3 ; J . Terson , W . M . 199 ; Downing , P . AL 184 ; G . Adamson , jun ., 1208 ; S . R . Elms , 199 ; Gorton , 199 ; Smith , 199 ; Cook , 143 6 ; C . Cosby , P . VI . 14 ^ 6 ; R . II . Pledge , J . W . 1436 , and th : V . W . D . P . G . M . of Kent , J . S . Eastes . The lodge was
opened at 3 p . m . by Bro . P . AI . J . Kennett , in consequence of the indisposition of the W . AL , Bro . R . B . Jennrr , assisted by B . os . S . S . Sulvvood , S . W . ; R . H . Pledge , 1436 , acting J . W . The first business was the election of a Bru . to serve on the Charity Committee for the province of Kent . Bro . P . M . Penfold was unanimously elected to fill that office . The minutes of the last meeting having been
read and confirmed , the Secretary then read a statement of accounts , showing a bilance iu hand of upwards ol £ 15 . Mr . S . Joseph was initiated , which ceremony was performed by Bro . P . M . Kennett . Bro . G . Adamson then took the chair , and assisted by Bro . Earnshaw , and J . Kennett , as Wardens , proceeded t > insul th ; VV . M . elect , Bro . S . S . Stalwood , in the chair of K . « ., which ceremony was
performed in Bru . Adamson ' s usual fluent st ) le . Previous to the installation the brethren rose to salute the V . W . D . P . G . M ., who kindly honoured the lodge with Lis presence on this occasion . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year , viz ., C . Woollett , S . W . ; C Fagg . J . W . ; Dr . J . B . Gill , S . D . ; D . Junes , J . D . ; G . Taylor . I . G . ; II . Stowe , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Kennett , P . M .. Treas . Bro . Kennett
then offered to the acceptance of the lodge a very handsome Master's chair , designed by himself . The jresent was acknowledged by the W . AI . in a few appropriate remarks . The chair was much admired by everyone present . Th : brethren then adjourned to the West Cliff Hotel , where a very recherche banquet wis prepared by Mr . C VV . Wcdderburn . The brethren expressed much satisfaction at the manner in which the repast was served .
The gavel was wielded by the W . M . in such an able style that the usual Alasonic toasts were quickly and effectually disposal of , until that 1 ( the V . W . D . P . G . M . ' , Bro . S . Eastes , was given , and very enthusiastically received . Bro . Eastes , in response , spoke of the great rise and progress of Freemasonry during the past few years , and of the many influences at work to caure it . One of the great duties of a Freemason was charity , and the charities of the instit u-
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tion had risen in proportion . The brethren must not allow it to be used merely as an axiom , but it must become the duty of every brother to support and encourage these charitable institutions as far as li .-. s in his power . " The P . G . Officers " vvas then given , and r sponded to by Bro . W . F . Gosling . P . P . G . I-. The Installing Master , Br " . G . Adamson , P . P . G . D . C , whose health was cordially drank , rose
and said that it always afforded him the liveliest pleasure to come over and assist the Temple Lodge in any way . He . must apologise for the brevity of his remarks , as h .-was obliged to leave on account of the earl y departure of the trains for Dover . "The Mayor , ' Bro . Past Alaster Sherwood , " was then given by Bro . H . Poole , P . P . G . S . W ., who dwelt upon the popularity and esteem in which he was held by all classes . The
Mayor , in responding , made many trite and appropriate remarks upon Freemasonry , and mentioned that it was the twelfth or thirteenth time that a gentleman who was also a Freemason had occupied the civic chair . After " The Visitors , " " The Secretary and Treasurer" and " The Junior Officers , " the Tyler's toast brought the evening ' s proceedings to a close . Several songs by the brethren added to the harmony , and thus closed one of the most success ' ul meetings of the Tempi .: Lodge for some years .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took pl . ice on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Plumstead , the W . M ., Bro . A . Penfold , in the chair . The other officers piesent were Bros . C . Coup ' and , P . M ., and P . G . S . for Kent ; W . Tongue , P . M ., atd P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; T . Smith , P . M . S 29 , and P . P . G . P . Kent ; C . A . Ellis ,
P . M . ; W . T . Vincent , S . W . ; II . VV . Butter , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . 70 / i , Sec . ; T . I ) . Hayes , S . D . ; VV . B . Lloyd , J . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; B . Lester , Tyler ; and R . J . Cook , D . C . The work before the lodge consisted of th ; balloting for the following brethren as joining members : — 'it -s . H . Barrett , of Lodge 1076 ; Hastings , S . W . of 829 ; and E . Long ,
of 1107 ; all of whom were duly affiliated to the lodge . Alessrs . Upperton and J . C . Alitchell were then approved of by ballot , and iuitiited into the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . T . J . Anderson , T . Read , and S . Long were rassed to the Second Degree , and Bro . A . Wallis raised to the Sublime Deg'cc , the VV . M ., supported most ably by his officers , per . orming the ceremonies in excellent style
Among the visitors were Bros . T . Ward , W . M . 700 ; F . G . Pownall , W . M . 1536 , and S . W . 13 ; C . W . Hobson , P . M . 700 ; H . G . Picken , S . D . 1536 ; C . Cooke , Org . 703 , and of 13 ; E . Nugent , 706 ; J . T . Donnolly ; 706 ; W . Tapp , 879 and 700 ; VV . Jolly , 1107 ; E . Howett , 13 ; C Beard , 700 ; R . Blight , 147 ; H . S . Fisher , Org . 871 ; E . W . Fisher , 700 ;
R . S . Garrett , 290 ; T . C . Hassell , 13 ; W . Wren , 687 ; and G . Elliott , 1076 . At the conclusion ofthe business of the lodge the brethren supped together , and refreshed in true Masonic fashion . NELSON ( New Zealand ) . —Southern Star Lodge ( No . 735 . )—The brethren of this lodge of Free and Accepted Alasons celebrated the festival of St . John
the Evangelist on Alonday , the 17 th Dec , at high noon , when the Worshipful Installing Officer , Bro . VV . B . Sealy , installed Bro . J . C . Aloutray into the chair of the lodge as W . AI . for the ensui ig year . The ritual and ceremony were very effective , an . l th ; admonition , th ; charges , and address of : he Installing Offi .-er were very i npres . ivc . The . Master thea invested his officers , and the lotlge
adjourned until Wednesday evening , the 29 th , when the Craft- in general assembled to a banquet excellently provide I at the Alasonic Hall . The usual loyal , pat ijtie , and . Masonic toasts were drank ; as aliJ "Th : Health ofthe R . tiling W . M . ; the W . M . elect ; the Sister L 01 L ; s of the district , " ccrtiin highly esteemed
brethren , A _ o ., and the evening ' s entertainment was heightened by good music . W ; are assured that the position ofthe l . idge at this time is highly favourable , and a prosperous and harmonious year is confidently looked forward to by the brethren . The Wardens for the year are Bros . Dr . L . G . Boor and W . Holmes .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . — 'Ihc regular March meeting of this lodge was held at the Aliddlcton Hotel , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . Bro . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , W . AL , presided , and among other brethren who were present were Bros . A . Lucking , P . M . lfio , Prov . A . G . D . C . Essex , I . P . AI . ; Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . M ., and P . Z . 214 , Grand Chaplain , S . VV . ; F .
V . Jillings , J . W . 160 , acting J W . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 and IOOO , P . Prov . G . D ., Sec ; J . R . Heramann , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D . Org . ; W . Chaplain , S . D . ; VV . Chignell , I . G . ; G . R . Dawson and A . F . Godward , Stewards ; Rev . II . J . Hatch , S . W . 160 , Prov . G . Chaplain Kisi-x ; F . Canton , VV . Allrn , Jan ., S . D . 160 ; G . F . Jones , VV . D . Alerrilt , G . Berry , VV . Wallis , and H .
Hicks . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W' ., the worthy Treasurer of the lod ^ e , being absent through domestic affliction . Visitors : Bros . A . WinmiU , 160 ; H . D . Brown , 160 ; and Captain De L'Ande sin . After the usu-1 lodge business , Bros . Rev . Hayes , H . Briggs , and W . II . l . ockey were passed to the Second Degree ; Bro . B . Mackie was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Mailer
Alason , and Air . P . Benton , jun ., was initiited into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremonies being performed by the W . AI . in a highly creditable manner . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the Tylet ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . LANCASTER . —Rov / ley Lodge ( 1051 ) . —The
usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Room , Athena-urn , Bro . II . Longman , W . M ., presiding . The business was of a routine character , and this having been transacted , th ; brethren rnn ged into a Lodge of Instruction in the Third Degree , Bro . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . F . ng ., acting as Master of the Ceremonies . On its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks
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No . 4 r . Bro . Cooke , formerly a member | of this lodge , was proposed to rejoin it . Bro . Dr . Hopkins suggested the desirability of the purchase of an engraving of the installation of the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., but owing to the lateness of the hour the consideration of it was postponed . The lodge was closed at 10 . 45 . ¦ WOODBRIDGE . —Doric Lodge ( No . 9 6 ) . —The
usual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Woodbridge , on Wednesday , the ist March , when there were present Bros . B . Gall , W . M ., Whisstock ; Barnes , S . W . ; B . D . Gall , J . W . ; Browne , J . D . ; E . Fitzgerald , P . Prov . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Wilmshurst , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., acting I . P . M . ; visitor , Bro . Emra Holmes , P . Prov . G . R ., and P . G . D . C . of the British
Union Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed , and Bro . Dr . George Edwart ' es Keer having been examined and entrusted , the lodge was duly opened in the Second Degree , and the candidate was passed to the degree of F . C , the ceremony being very efficiently performed by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers . The charge ( which is
too seldom given in lodges ) was impressively gi-en by Bro . Fitzgerald . The current business of the evening having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired from the neat and elegant little lodge-room to the Bull Hotel , where a plain and substantial repast was served , and the usual Masonic and loyal toasts were given by the W . AL in quick succession , and duly
responded to by the brethren . The worthy Secretary , Bro . Fitzgerald , with the permission of the Chairman , assumed the gavel , and proposed " The W . M ., " passing a hearty encomium on the way in which he had done the work that evening . 1 he W . AL modestly responded , and sain that had he known for what purpose Bro . Fitzgerald asked for the use of . the gavel he should certainly have refused it .
The Secretary said that whilst he was still in possession he would propose another toast . The brethren had amongst them that evening as a visitor a brother with whose name they had long been familiar , and they were very gild to see him . He had so many titles , and held so many degrees , that he was unable to give them—but he begged to propose his health . The toast was very cordially drank ,
and Bro . Emra Holmes , in responding , begged to thank the W . AL and brethren for the kind way in which they had received him that evening , and Bro . Fitzgerald for the flattering way in which he was pleased to speak of him . He assured the brethren that it gave him very great pleasure to bear his testimony to the excellent working he had seen that night . He thanked them very heartily for
their cordial reception . He , as they probably well knew , had made Masonry his hobby , and for the last 15 years had done his utmost , in a very humble manner it was true , to endeavour to advance its true interests in every way . He liked to visit various lodges , and was delighted often to see how ably country lodges were worked , as in the case of this , the Doric Lodge , and which would astonish
their metropolitan brethren . It was often not easy for a stranger Mason to get into these lodges , as he had found from experience . Bro . Holmes then related how strictly he was examined in a certain west country lodge some time ago , and how by a courteous and experienced Past Master he was severely catechised in the three degrees , and passed his examination verv well until the P . M . demanded a proof
that he really was a P . M ., as the W . AI . was to be installed that night , which , the speaker said , regularly " floored " - him , as he had so seldom seen the Installed Masters' De gree worked , and had quite forgotten it . They were then in a regular dilemma as to whether he should be admitted , and the difficulty was only solved by the entrance of another old P . M ., well known in the west . This brother ,
on hearing his name , said : " Well , I will vouch for Bro . F . mra Holmes . I have never seen him before , but I have read his lectures and papers in the " Freemason" and " Masonic Magazine " for years past , and will guarantee it is all right . " So he was admitted , and very cordiallytreated when they found out who he was , and he afterwards supped with the brethren , and enjoyed a remarkably
pleasant evening . On another occasion , the speaker said , he visited a certain Royal Arch Chapter , and he knew no one there . His cousin , who was a medical man in the place , and S . W . of the lodge , but not a R . A . AI . himself , brought him up lo the lodge-room . The F . P ., who was a Major-General , by the way , accosted him , and asked if he was a R . A . M ? Bro . Holmes said he was . •' Who
introduces you ? " said the General rather roughly . " 1 don't know any one I but my cousin , Bro . , brought me here . " " Your cousin is not a R . A . M . " " I know that , but he is a gentleman , " said Bro . Holmes , and he would not have allowed me to come had he not known I was a R . A . M . " He then produced his certificate , and proved himself , and was admitted . After the meeting was over he
was asked to stay and have some refreshment with the companions , but he declined , and went home , feeling that though it was well ID be strict with strangers it might be carried to extremes sometimes . He merely mentioned this to the brethren so that they might be prepared when they visited strange lodges , and he ought perhaps to explain by telling them what he imagined very lew ot them knew , that
there was a good deal of spurious Masonry practised , and many spurious Masons about , and no doubt all this excessive care was necessary in some places . Again thanking them , he resumed his seat . Bro . John Bull sang a very good song about a jilted sailor . Bro . Holmes gave H . J . Byron's clever comic song , " Betsy Knubbles , the Maid of all work , " and the Tyler's toast , which , by the way , was given from the chair , brought a very pleasant
and harmonious evening to a close . GREAT YARMOUTH . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 100 ) . —On Thursday , and inst ., the members of this lodge met at the Town Hall , for the purpose of installing a W . M . for the year ensuing . Brc . E . J . Bonfellow had been unanimously elected , and he was installed by Bro . O . Diver . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows s Bros . J . Bond , I . P . M . ; R . Martins , S . W . ; R ,
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W . Hubbard , J . W . ; J . VV . French . S . D .,- E . J . Bostock , J . D . ; L . Spence , I . G . ; C . AL Kirkham and J . A . Wade , Stewards ; D . R . Fowler , Sec ; and J . Holt , Tyler . Bro . the Rev . J . J . Gur .: ey , Incumbent of St . James , vvas appointed Chaplain , and Bro . F . Wclhatn , Organist . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . A . AL F . Morgan , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . Dr . Maughan , J . C Smith ,
P . AL ; T . Lord , W . AL 1500 ; J . S . Offord , W . M 213 ; G . Brittain , P . G . O . ; and Smart , P . AL of East Dereham . A'ttr the installation ceremony , which was most impressively performed , the brethren adjourned to the Crown and Anchor Hotel , when Co brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided in first class style by Bro . Franklin . LANCASTER . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 181 ) .
—On Wednesday , Sth inst ., the members of this lodge assembled in monthly meeting at the Masonic Room , Athenasum . Bro . T . Atkinson , the W . M ., presided , Bro . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . England , occupying the chair of I . P . M . The minutes of last meeting were read and canfirmed . Bro . Aldous vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Alason , th ; working being ably perf . rmed
by the W . M ., and who also presented the newly-obligated brother wiih the working t olsof a Alaster Alison . Hearty good wishes were given by the visiting brethren , and acknowledged by the W . M . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and the lodge was then closed with the peculiarities of the Craft . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No .
317 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the FreemasonsTlall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at which a large number of members and visitors attended . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . H . Cl . uk , VV . M ., who afterwards initiated Mr . J . Walker into the ancient mysteries of the Order , and passed Bro . K . C Putter to the degree of F . C . The W . M . then , on behalf of the members of th * lodge ,
presented to Bro . J . Smethurst , I . P . M ., a hand-ome gold Past Master ' s jewel , and in doing so expatiated at some length on the deserving merits of the recipient , who during his term of office as W . M . had g . iined the good esteem of all the brethren , and successfully conducted the business of the lodge . During the speech of the W . AL the brethren frequently testified their concurrence by their applause . Bro .
Smethurst , in a few well chosen remaiks , feelingly expressed his gratitude for the honour which ha . 1 been so conspicuously conferred upon him , and said that he should ever treasure the jewel as a token of the esteem of his brethren , and of their good will which had during his occupation of the chair been so unanimously and generously shown towards him . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., gave notice of the
following motion , viz .: " That the sum of £ 20 bc granted from the funds of the lodge t'j lhe new East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent and Educational Society , " and from the cordial reception given to the notice there i _ i no doubt that the motion will at the next meeting be carried into effect , as this old-established- lodge has always been in the foremost ranks in all matters connected with charity .
After the close of the lodge the brethren ad j-turned to refreshment , under the presidency of Bro . Clark , W . M ., and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The lo ^ al , Masonic , and other customary toasts were heartily and enthusiastically received . The speeches were interspersed with songs and recitations , the musical arrangements being , as usual , under the able direction of Bro . J . R . Lever .
FOLKESTONE . —Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — This Lklge was held at the Town Hall ou Tuesday , the 7 lh inst . Present : W . M . Bro . R . B . fenner ; Bros . S . S . Stalwood , S . W . ; C . Woollett , J . W . 5 J . B . Gill , C . Dickenson , D . Jones ; Past Alasttrs J . Sherwood , S . Penfold , J . Kennett , P . G . O . ; W . Ewnshaw , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . Poole , P . P . G . S . W . ; H . Stock , Sec , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . B .
Tolputt , P . P . G . O . Visitors : Bros . G . A I unsun , P . AL 199 , t 208 , P . P . G . D . C ; Fuhr , P . M . 199 , P . P . G . D . C ; J Wilson , P . AL 199 , P . P . G . ; S . Popkis , P . M . i 2 o 3 ; J . Terson , W . M . 199 ; Downing , P . AL 184 ; G . Adamson , jun ., 1208 ; S . R . Elms , 199 ; Gorton , 199 ; Smith , 199 ; Cook , 143 6 ; C . Cosby , P . VI . 14 ^ 6 ; R . II . Pledge , J . W . 1436 , and th : V . W . D . P . G . M . of Kent , J . S . Eastes . The lodge was
opened at 3 p . m . by Bro . P . AI . J . Kennett , in consequence of the indisposition of the W . AL , Bro . R . B . Jennrr , assisted by B . os . S . S . Sulvvood , S . W . ; R . H . Pledge , 1436 , acting J . W . The first business was the election of a Bru . to serve on the Charity Committee for the province of Kent . Bro . P . M . Penfold was unanimously elected to fill that office . The minutes of the last meeting having been
read and confirmed , the Secretary then read a statement of accounts , showing a bilance iu hand of upwards ol £ 15 . Mr . S . Joseph was initiated , which ceremony was performed by Bro . P . M . Kennett . Bro . G . Adamson then took the chair , and assisted by Bro . Earnshaw , and J . Kennett , as Wardens , proceeded t > insul th ; VV . M . elect , Bro . S . S . Stalwood , in the chair of K . « ., which ceremony was
performed in Bru . Adamson ' s usual fluent st ) le . Previous to the installation the brethren rose to salute the V . W . D . P . G . M ., who kindly honoured the lodge with Lis presence on this occasion . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year , viz ., C . Woollett , S . W . ; C Fagg . J . W . ; Dr . J . B . Gill , S . D . ; D . Junes , J . D . ; G . Taylor . I . G . ; II . Stowe , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Kennett , P . M .. Treas . Bro . Kennett
then offered to the acceptance of the lodge a very handsome Master's chair , designed by himself . The jresent was acknowledged by the W . AI . in a few appropriate remarks . The chair was much admired by everyone present . Th : brethren then adjourned to the West Cliff Hotel , where a very recherche banquet wis prepared by Mr . C VV . Wcdderburn . The brethren expressed much satisfaction at the manner in which the repast was served .
The gavel was wielded by the W . M . in such an able style that the usual Alasonic toasts were quickly and effectually disposal of , until that 1 ( the V . W . D . P . G . M . ' , Bro . S . Eastes , was given , and very enthusiastically received . Bro . Eastes , in response , spoke of the great rise and progress of Freemasonry during the past few years , and of the many influences at work to caure it . One of the great duties of a Freemason was charity , and the charities of the instit u-
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tion had risen in proportion . The brethren must not allow it to be used merely as an axiom , but it must become the duty of every brother to support and encourage these charitable institutions as far as li .-. s in his power . " The P . G . Officers " vvas then given , and r sponded to by Bro . W . F . Gosling . P . P . G . I-. The Installing Master , Br " . G . Adamson , P . P . G . D . C , whose health was cordially drank , rose
and said that it always afforded him the liveliest pleasure to come over and assist the Temple Lodge in any way . He . must apologise for the brevity of his remarks , as h .-was obliged to leave on account of the earl y departure of the trains for Dover . "The Mayor , ' Bro . Past Alaster Sherwood , " was then given by Bro . H . Poole , P . P . G . S . W ., who dwelt upon the popularity and esteem in which he was held by all classes . The
Mayor , in responding , made many trite and appropriate remarks upon Freemasonry , and mentioned that it was the twelfth or thirteenth time that a gentleman who was also a Freemason had occupied the civic chair . After " The Visitors , " " The Secretary and Treasurer" and " The Junior Officers , " the Tyler's toast brought the evening ' s proceedings to a close . Several songs by the brethren added to the harmony , and thus closed one of the most success ' ul meetings of the Tempi .: Lodge for some years .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took pl . ice on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Plumstead , the W . M ., Bro . A . Penfold , in the chair . The other officers piesent were Bros . C . Coup ' and , P . M ., and P . G . S . for Kent ; W . Tongue , P . M ., atd P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; T . Smith , P . M . S 29 , and P . P . G . P . Kent ; C . A . Ellis ,
P . M . ; W . T . Vincent , S . W . ; II . VV . Butter , J . W . ; A . Jessup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . 70 / i , Sec . ; T . I ) . Hayes , S . D . ; VV . B . Lloyd , J . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; B . Lester , Tyler ; and R . J . Cook , D . C . The work before the lodge consisted of th ; balloting for the following brethren as joining members : — 'it -s . H . Barrett , of Lodge 1076 ; Hastings , S . W . of 829 ; and E . Long ,
of 1107 ; all of whom were duly affiliated to the lodge . Alessrs . Upperton and J . C . Alitchell were then approved of by ballot , and iuitiited into the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . T . J . Anderson , T . Read , and S . Long were rassed to the Second Degree , and Bro . A . Wallis raised to the Sublime Deg'cc , the VV . M ., supported most ably by his officers , per . orming the ceremonies in excellent style
Among the visitors were Bros . T . Ward , W . M . 700 ; F . G . Pownall , W . M . 1536 , and S . W . 13 ; C . W . Hobson , P . M . 700 ; H . G . Picken , S . D . 1536 ; C . Cooke , Org . 703 , and of 13 ; E . Nugent , 706 ; J . T . Donnolly ; 706 ; W . Tapp , 879 and 700 ; VV . Jolly , 1107 ; E . Howett , 13 ; C Beard , 700 ; R . Blight , 147 ; H . S . Fisher , Org . 871 ; E . W . Fisher , 700 ;
R . S . Garrett , 290 ; T . C . Hassell , 13 ; W . Wren , 687 ; and G . Elliott , 1076 . At the conclusion ofthe business of the lodge the brethren supped together , and refreshed in true Masonic fashion . NELSON ( New Zealand ) . —Southern Star Lodge ( No . 735 . )—The brethren of this lodge of Free and Accepted Alasons celebrated the festival of St . John
the Evangelist on Alonday , the 17 th Dec , at high noon , when the Worshipful Installing Officer , Bro . VV . B . Sealy , installed Bro . J . C . Aloutray into the chair of the lodge as W . AI . for the ensui ig year . The ritual and ceremony were very effective , an . l th ; admonition , th ; charges , and address of : he Installing Offi .-er were very i npres . ivc . The . Master thea invested his officers , and the lotlge
adjourned until Wednesday evening , the 29 th , when the Craft- in general assembled to a banquet excellently provide I at the Alasonic Hall . The usual loyal , pat ijtie , and . Masonic toasts were drank ; as aliJ "Th : Health ofthe R . tiling W . M . ; the W . M . elect ; the Sister L 01 L ; s of the district , " ccrtiin highly esteemed
brethren , A _ o ., and the evening ' s entertainment was heightened by good music . W ; are assured that the position ofthe l . idge at this time is highly favourable , and a prosperous and harmonious year is confidently looked forward to by the brethren . The Wardens for the year are Bros . Dr . L . G . Boor and W . Holmes .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . — 'Ihc regular March meeting of this lodge was held at the Aliddlcton Hotel , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . Bro . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , W . AL , presided , and among other brethren who were present were Bros . A . Lucking , P . M . lfio , Prov . A . G . D . C . Essex , I . P . AI . ; Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . M ., and P . Z . 214 , Grand Chaplain , S . VV . ; F .
V . Jillings , J . W . 160 , acting J W . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 and IOOO , P . Prov . G . D ., Sec ; J . R . Heramann , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D . Org . ; W . Chaplain , S . D . ; VV . Chignell , I . G . ; G . R . Dawson and A . F . Godward , Stewards ; Rev . II . J . Hatch , S . W . 160 , Prov . G . Chaplain Kisi-x ; F . Canton , VV . Allrn , Jan ., S . D . 160 ; G . F . Jones , VV . D . Alerrilt , G . Berry , VV . Wallis , and H .
Hicks . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W' ., the worthy Treasurer of the lod ^ e , being absent through domestic affliction . Visitors : Bros . A . WinmiU , 160 ; H . D . Brown , 160 ; and Captain De L'Ande sin . After the usu-1 lodge business , Bros . Rev . Hayes , H . Briggs , and W . II . l . ockey were passed to the Second Degree ; Bro . B . Mackie was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Mailer
Alason , and Air . P . Benton , jun ., was initiited into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremonies being performed by the W . AI . in a highly creditable manner . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the Tylet ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . LANCASTER . —Rov / ley Lodge ( 1051 ) . —The
usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Room , Athena-urn , Bro . II . Longman , W . M ., presiding . The business was of a routine character , and this having been transacted , th ; brethren rnn ged into a Lodge of Instruction in the Third Degree , Bro . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . F . ng ., acting as Master of the Ceremonies . On its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks